Peter was very competent at what he did and Gideon was thoughtful as he watched the boy working on what he had been asked to do.'If he had had more opportunities, maybe today he would be much better off in life', he thought and looked at Brandon, who didn't take his eyes off Peter.Brandon was worried. He knew that if he didn't hear from the Clan, he would be forced to travel, but without being sure about Krasner’s death, he couldn't afford that luxury. He would be risky and falling again from the mad doctor's hands would be certain death.It wasn't that Brandon feared dying. No, he was not afraid of death. Not when it came to himself. But if he was captured and killed, Gideon and Lucy would be after him for sure and they would most likely suffer the same fate. And that Brandon could never risk."I got it!" Peter announced and started rummaging around. “Their initial system is rudimentary, but despite that, it's all well done and protected. Afterwards, the bastards managed to put up

“Bloody Krasner hides like a goddamn rat!” Brandon roared and slammed his fist on the table.“Calm down, my son. I'm sure you'll be able to catch this bastard.” William said quietly, trying to contain Brandon's anger. The two were in the office.After Brandon and Gideon returned, Brandon had taken over the family business. William wanted to dedicate himself to his wife and new baby. Even that was an added concern, because if Krasner was after the Ashfords, the baby was one of them.“Father, I want to propose that you stay in a safer place.” Brandon declared and sighed. “If something happens to Gideon and me, our little brother will be the only heir in the family. He needs to be protected at all costs.” Brandon said thoughtfully and William felt bitterness rise in his throat.“Don't say that, boy!” He stood up and ran a hand through his hair. “Nothing bad will happen. You and Gideon have survived this far and Krasner will not win!”William received a letter with blood tests. He already

Gideon and Brandon were both waiting downstairs for Lucy and Wanda. The two prepared together as a team. Both insisted that they be perfect. They were both eager, their tuxedos impeccably lined up. IF it weren't for Gideon's hair being slightly longer, there would be no way to make the difference.“They are coming!” , the Butler said, smiling. “The two ladies are so beautiful!” The first one down was Lucy. She was wearing an emerald green, body-hugging dress with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a mermaid-tail skirt. Very elegant. Her hair was tied in a high ponytail. A thin white gold chain hung around her neck, with a pendant with the letter B, set with diamonds. In her ears, a thin, long earring.Brandon's heart beat a lot faster when he saw her. Lucy had been the most perfect woman in the world for him for years. When he lay prostrate on a bed, when he trained until he dropped from exhaustion… She was always in his thoughts. The feeling was mutual. Even though the two men across

Lucy realized that something was wrong. Some security guards began communicating and moving to the south side of the room. She leaned towards Brandon.“Love… can we go get some air?” She whispered and when Brandon looked at her, he knew this wasn't what she really meant."Of course, my dear." He answered and looked at the people around them. "Excuse us, please."“Of course, Mr. Ashford. Miss Grayson.”Brandon placed a hand on the small of Lucy's back and the two began to walk away from the crowd."What is happening?" Brandon asked.“Gideon is gone, Wanda seems to be gone too, and security is moving suspiciously.” Lucy replied close to Brandon's ear. “I have a bad feeling.”“Where is Johnston? I lost sight of him with all those people talking to me.”"He's gone, too.""Shit!" Brandon tried to communicate with Peter, but he was muted. "Fucking hell, Peter doesn't answer!"“Let’s follow the security guards.”Brandon pulled Lucy into a hot, passionate, lustful kiss, pinning her to the wal

"No, Gideon didn't die." Brandon answered, but he couldn't be sure. He hoped that the story that twins feel about each other was true, because despite having lived a lifetime without knowing he had a brother, now he couldn't see himself without him.“Come on, Peter, we have to get out of here.” Lucy whispered and the boy nodded in agreement.A noise coming from below them made them jump to alert. Brandon placed the two behind him and held the gun in both hands. Peter was shaking.“Keep calm and do what we say, okay?” Lucy asked Peter, who nodded in agreement. He swallowed nervously.Brandon glanced toward the staircase, trying to see any movement. Despite not having good eyesight, he was able to see movement. There were more than one person. "Whoever they are, they are fast." He commented and looked around. “Let's go upstairs.”They started up to the terrace. Brandon would have more room there for a melee if necessary. Maybe they could jump to another building from there.Peter follo