Charmed by the Billionaire CEO
Chapter 321: You dare to hide things from me

Chapter 321: You dare to hide things from me

Ace pursed his lips into thin line. Tristan had warned him not to disclose any of the details related to his college life with Dante. They did not want to live a carefree life and with Dante’s constant watch, it wouldn’t have been possible.

Finding Ace silent, Dante raised his brow and leaned back on his seat as he crossed his arms over his chest.

"You dare to hide things from me Ace. Is this how it’s going to be now" Dante was pissed when he learned his most loyal subordinate was being carried away by his grandson’s words.

The boy was still young and didn’t know much about the threats revolving around his life. He had already lost his daughter’s attention a few days ago because of his one selfish decision and now he didn’t want to lose his grandchild.

He agreed on pushing Tristan away because he knew if he didn’t then this middle of violence will only drag him down, without a way out. But he was wrong, Tristan was way ahead of him and had been crafting himself way more intelligently than he expected.

"This boy... Why does he have to be this smart" Dante mumbled rubbing his temple.

Dante used his force to find Alphonse’s son whose identity wasn’t disclosed. Maybe which was why Ace didn’t find the boy suspicious.

He then looked into the envelope and found a bunch of papers. Pulling out he started reading them.

"Why is his name Gabriel Stella mentioned here," he asked pointing at his student profile.

"It’s his mother’s name. Gabriel never used his father’s last name as he didn’t like to acknowledge himself as Moore" Ace answered.

Dante creased as he kept listening to Ace further.

Stella was Alphonse’s beloved mistress who bored Gabriel and died after his birth. Since it was a boy, Alphonse quickly took him to his shelter with the intention of making the next clan leader.

He took care of the child. fulfilling his every need but as the boy grew up he happened to find out about his profession and started distancing himself from him.

He didn’t want a father who liked killing people, so Gabriel asked Alphonse to never force his last name on him and he wanted to carry his mother’s name instead.

Alphonse didn’t want to upset his son so he agreed to his every request and kept himself away from him without disclosing his identity to the outside world.

As years passed by the Sticker clan too expanded, and soon it was counted as one of the most powerful Mafia organizations. He now needed Gabriel to handle half of his business since he couldn’t handle everything on his own. But Gabriel kept ignoring it until a few days back when Alphonse gave him an ultimatum.

By the time Ace finished speaking, Dante’s thoughts began to ponder. "We must be alert. I am not sure, but if Gabriel agrees to Alphonse then there is a possibility of a counter-attack"

Dante was very well aware of Alphonse’s manipulative behavior. He had used many people to gain success and he wouldn’t hold back in corrupting his son’s mind against them.

Ace agreed without hesitation. They have been dealing with Alphonse for years and even after failing multiple times against them, he still kept fighting. His desperate need to become the leader of the entire underworld was making him a monster and he wouldn’t care if he ended up risking his people’s lives to achieve that power.

Dante discussed a few things with Ace and then he left. Once alone, the old man began to miss his grandson once again. He looked at the time and hoped to see Tristan as he did every day.

’Should I call him’ he asked himself as he played with the phone in his hand.

Dante had the urge to talk to Tristan but every time he thought of making a call, he would stop himself, recalling Grace’s words. But now it had been more than two days and now he was finding it hard to stop himself from looking at his grandson.

Looking at the screen, Dante hesitated for a while but soon drop the idea and tossed his phone aside. "You can’t fall weak Dante. It’s better you distance yourself from them" he said to himself and leaned back on his chair and closed his eyes.

He was trying to shove his thoughts aside when suddenly his phone rang, and he snapped open his eyes. He thought it must be Tristan but when he saw the call was from Matt, he signed.

"What is it?" Dante answered lazily. He didn’t want to get teased by his friend at this moment but he also knew if he ignored the call the man will start calling on all the telephones placed inside the mansion.

"Huh. What’s with that boring tone? I thought I would be greeted cheerfully after all we talk after so many days" Matt sounded dejected by Dante’s bored response.

"When have I ever felt happy seeing you? There is no way I will greet you enthusiastically " Dante rolled his eyes and rested his back once again on the backrest of his chair and began rocking it back and forth.

"Can’t you just pretend to be happy listening to me? Boredom has definitely taken a toll on your mind" Matt knew Dante was just trying to tease him keeping a blank tone but deep inside he knew he was happy to hear from him.

"Anyways, how did you remember me after so long" Dante brushed his dramatic words and began speaking. He had tried to reach him but his assistant informed him that Matt was out for some medical seminar and would be returning after a week.

"Linda informed me about your call. Is there something you want to talk about" he asked.

Matt wasn’t just Dante’s friend but also his doctor. He had been monitoring his health way before he started indulging himself in deadly missions after Sera’s departure. There was a time when he had retrieved Dante from losing his life.

"Hmm yes, there is something I wanted to talk about" Dante remembered and quickly told him about the changes he had been feeling about his health.

"Hmm, I think we need to run a test on you before finding the cause. I will send one of my staff members to get you blood samples" he said and Dante agreed to him.

Even now while talking, Dante suddenly felt dizzy but he quickly recovered. He knew something was wrong with him but he wanted Matt to examine him before coming to any conclusion.

*****

[Boys dormitory]

Tristan received a video call from Grace but instead of greeting him she kept checking her surroundings. After finding out his secret, Grace had been more attentive toward her children.

She didn’t want her son to walk the same path her father had chosen. For him, it was a necessity but for Tristan, he wasn’t bound to any legacy.

All her life they had run for their lives. Back in those days, Grace and Serra faced many challenges because of Dante’s line of work, and she almost lost her mother’s life.

It took them years to find a secure place where they wouldn’t have to live a fearful life. She knew how hard it was for them and she didn’t want her children to go through the phase she had faced in her life.

Tristan heaved out a sigh catching Grace’s attention and she quickly cleared her throat." I am inside my room mom" he scowled.

He knew Grace was just being a protective mother just the way she was and guessing if her son was really safe or not.

"I know... you don’t have to tell me" Grace composed herself and looked at the screen.

"I just wanted to see if my child is okay and isn’t trying to trick me" listening to her words a gleam of guilt passed through his heart and he lowered his head.

"I am sorry mom" he had been apologizing to her since the day she witness her son pointing a gun at someone. Those deadpan eyes carved a deep fear in her heart and she feared that Tristan had already chosen that path.

Grace heaved out a defeated sigh. She could feel the regret in his eyes every time she called him still she would act that way. She shouldn’t have agreed with Trevor when he asked her to let Dante meet their children.

She thought it would just be one meet and then they wouldn’t see him again but she was wrong. Trevor always let their children acknowledge her father and didn’t hide anything from them.

It was only she who wasn’t able to accept Dante for who is was but after whatever happened she couldn’t bring herself from forgiving him.

"You know I have never stopped you from meeting your grandfather Tristan, but whatever you did have seriously upset me." Grace wiped off the tears that started to flow down her eyes.

"All my life I have been seeking a peaceful life away from violence and threats but your one move shattered my every struggle" she started expressing her deepest fear that she had been hiding all this while behind a smiling face.

She didn’t want to live thinking when something might happen and her life would change upside down. With Trevor, she found a secure life. He loved her endlessly even after knowing her past. But that doesn’t mean she would let that past walk like a shadow behind the children.

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