78 CHAPTER 78: THE AFTERMATH

"Who cares if she is? How is it related to this stupid voting scheme? dethrone the Williams?" he scoffed loudly for everyone to hear. His icy voice echoed all over the event hall. It was loud enough to cause the men and women to turn their heads around. Even Aisha whose about to reveal her true self paused at the familiar voice that she heard. Her heart thumb wildly.

A group of old men were standing confidently at the hall's entrance. They look like a formidable pillar. The people realized who they were, the reporters flew in front of them. Fierce men in black stopped them from coming near.

Kings! No, Emperors was the right term to use. These men were powerful figures in the business world.

"Was that Mr. Demetrius Mikasa? The so-called king of the North?" Some asked in confusion.

"I'm not sure. No one ever saw him publicly but he fits the description." Others said.

"But what is he doing here? He's even with the other so-called kings in the business world?"

"How come they're here?"

"Is that Master Omni?"

Mr. Katana of Japan, Mr. Schreninger of London, Mr. Salemander of Russia, Mr. Mikasa of the North and the Legendary old man, Master Omni. These five people were the most controversial and most powerful in their own worlds. Having one of them in the company is a great opportunity! How come they're here? Were they possibly here because of this woman? Some people inside looked at the woman in front of them.

Aisha was surprise to see them as well. She never expected to see them. She almost teared up. Her hands can't hide the emotion she was feeling at right now. Her palms were sweating hard. She's obviously wobbly. She met Demetrius comforting gaze as if saying that everything's gonna be alright. She was having a hard time to hold her tears.

Ethan saw her uneasiness so he walked towards her and held her waist to support her. He smiled at her.

"Relax for now." he whispered in her ears. Aisha was grateful that Ethan came to her cause she can't even hold herself up with all the mixed emotion that she is feeling right now. she embraced him and sobs silently on Ethan's shoulder. He caresses her back.

"Everything's gonna be alright." He kissed her forehead.

"Demetrius Mikasa, it's a surprise to see you here. Are you sure you entered the right hall?" it was Silver who spoke while walking towards Rio.

"I'm confidently sure that I am at the right place. How about you?" Rio doesn't have any plans to back out even in front of the woman he once loved, Cherry Ann. She's with Silver.

"Well I am. As you can see." Silver answered.

"Unfortunately, I am only seeing a stupid hungry dog lurking around to take someone else's throne." Demetrius sarcastically sneered.

Silver's fist curled into a ball ready to land at someone's face anytime but Ms. Gray stopped him.

"Not here!" Sherry reminded him. Demetrius and the others walked passed him as if he was an ant whom these elephants can trample anytime. He felt like a joke in front of the media and in front of everyone. His anger flared up. He took his phone and dialed a number.

"Be prepared. Plan B." He irately ordered.

"Fellow business men, partners and investors, allow us to cast our votes since we are also a part of this great company." The people heard Rio spoke loudly for everyone to hear. The five of them? Investors at the Gentz empire? Since when? Chatters were heard everywhere.

Once again, the people were divided.

"These past weeks, the woman whom you are accusing bravely came to us as she presented the Saphiro Gentz Empire. Unknown to all of you, she had predicted that this very moment will come to pass sooner or later, and that hungry wolves were lurking around the company waiting for the right time to devour not just the Williams but all of your investments as well. She stepped in without anyone noticing the hard work that she did just to save you all from falling into the pit."Demetrius tried to explained.

Everyone now was looking at Aisha who's was standing beside Ethan.

"Is that true?" Ethan whispered with a raised brow. Aisha weakly nodded.

"That I'm sorry." She muttered softly.

"I chose to invest in this company because I saw the potential of these couple in front of us. With them helping hand in hand, they will surely conquer the world." It was Mr. Katana of Japan who spoke for them.

"But aren't you aware of the woman's background?" one reporter bravely asked. The people heard the five old men let out a crunchy chuckle.

"About the dispute whether she is a mafia heiress or not?" It was Mr. Salemander, "Whether she is or not, do you think that really matters?" he threw the people's ignorance back. "There is something you have to understand, a great business man doesn't care about one's personal life rather a business man should care about the ability of the person who he/she wants to entrust his/her wealth, as well as the future itself. Her, being a gangster or not isn't as important as you think it is." He continued.

"Don't you think your just making things complicated?!" Master Omni was aggravated since he saw the news on the TV. "Those of you who rebelled against my grandson is welcome to take out your investments and leave the company as soon as possible! Do you think the company wouldn't survive without you?!" he yelled without stopping. He doesn't really care whether he is being labeled as proud or what but he doesn't want to give a damn shit about this nonsense chaos.

"We will stand for Ethan and with the Gentz Empire regardless of what the woman's identity." They heard Mr. Schreninger of London.

The investors who foolishly voted against the Ethan have been won by the five old men. They are too powerful enough to be their enemies. The people needs to be wise, if these powerful business men trusted the Williams that much, why should they even back out? they realized their foolishness. These media folks really have their ways on how to manipulate people's mind. Now they are regretting the choice they made earlier. they should have realized that they are in the business world not on the entertainment world.

Damn! That was a foolish move to begin with. Curse these media folks! Curse that Silver Gray! Now they have to win Ethan's favor again.

"I --- we don't know how to thank you." Aisha uttered in embarrassment. "I'm sorry for causing you much trouble, Mr. Katana, Mr. Schreninger, Mr. Salemander, Master Omni, Mr. Mikasa." Aisha kowtowed apologetically. She's not raising her head so Master Omni touched her shoulders to lift her spirit up.

"Is that the right response?" he asked. She was surprised to hear Master Omni's kind words. She actually prepared herself to hear Master Omni's rebuke. She raised her head in confusion.

"Don't be sorry. This is the least we can do for you." It was Mr. Salemander who spoke.

"Sorry for being late. we really planned to have that amazing grand entrance!" Mr. Schreninger joked but it was a hearty joke since she also chuckled.

"Thank you." She finally uttered.

"Thank you." Ethan finally broke his silence.

"You are very lucky to have such a beautiful, wise and selfless wife, Ethan." Mr. Katana congratulated him.

"Yes, I am." He warmly embraced the woman beside her. Aisha catch Demetrius' fierce gaze since their eyes reflexively connected. Aisha released a fake smile.

"Ethan I need to talk to you after this event." Aisha whispered.

"I'm always ready to listen." He smiled then he embraced her tight.

AFTER A WHILE…...

BANGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!! A loud thud washeard. BLOOD! BLOOD RAPIDLY SPURT.