Anna gazed at her grandfather, clearly annoyed by his behavior. It had been months since she returned from New York City, where he had sent her against her will for a meeting, yet he still hadn't told her what she wanted to know. When she asked about it, he blamed her for not making an effort to get to know this Nagid person. It was frustrating that he was angry with her instead of the other way around. For the past three weeks, he hadn't spoken to her, and he had even refused to take his medication, all because she didn't comply with his wishes. Today was no different. He was causing a fuss over the lunch that the chef had prepared, even though it was Anna who had instructed them to make something suitable for her grandfather's weak stomach, like congee. He behaved like a child, demanding steak and accusing her of neglecting his instructions. The butler, who was innocent in this situation, bore the brunt of his anger. He knew that Anna and the old man were not on good terms, so he di
Dressed sharply in military attire, Anna sat in her office alongside five other individuals—three men and two women. All of them wore military uniforms, except for one who appeared to have just returned from a trip. "Anna, couldn't this have waited until I rested? I'm exhausted after the journey," the uniform-less individual complained. "Busy wooing ladies? If that's what made you tired, then you shouldn't be complaining. Have you done what I asked of you?" Anna responded, showing no concern for his fatigue. Her expression remained emotionless. "Wooing is not an easy task, you know. I still have to make them aware of my feelings. It's quite challenging," he replied, garnering sympathetic looks from the others present. They silently prayed that he wouldn't trigger Anna's anger. Observing the reactions of those around him, he realized he had spoken out of turn once again. He hoped that he hadn't offended her too much. Looking up, he saw Anna engrossed in some documents without liftin
Edward harbored a deep and secret affection for Anna that he had carefully guarded over the years. From the moment he first laid eyes on her, he was captivated by her strength, intelligence, and unwavering determination. Her ability to lead with authority and yet retain a sense of compassion fascinated him. He admired her unwavering commitment to her responsibilities, the way she fearlessly faced challenges head-on, and her unwavering loyalty to her grandfather. Edward saw qualities in Anna that he believed made her not only an exceptional leader but also an extraordinary person. Every day, he longed to express his feelings to her, to let her know how deeply he cared. Yet, he understood the scars that marked her heart, wounds inflicted by a past incident that had left her cautious and guarded. He didn't want to be the one to cause her further pain or create any discomfort between them. Instead, he chose to silently support her from the shadows, always there by her side, ready to pro
Lemuel had ordered some drinks, and after a long time, all five friends finally got together. It had been a while since they graduated from the university, and they didn't see each other often after going their separate ways to work. Lemuel was into hacking, while Kelvin and Laura were into acting. Edward was involved in business, and Josephine was into politics. Surprisingly, Anna was also into business, but what united them all was the fact that they were undercover military soldiers, a position one would never expect them to have. Anna, the quiet and calm one, was sipping her drink as if she wasn't part of the group. Kelvin and Laura suggested singing karaoke, and Lemuel agreed, along with Josephine. As usual, Edward waited for Anna to express her opinion. Lemuel, desperate for Anna to participate, begged her on his knees, remembering the past when she had excluded herself from similar gatherings and games. Edward would also abstain, causing Josephine to find a reason not to partic
"What do you think, will she like it?" the old marshal asked Charles. "I'm quite certain she will like it. But you should know that she has become increasingly difficult to please lately," Charles replied. "That's very true. But we'll have to wait until she sees it first, right?" the old marshal said, contemplating the situation. "Of course, master," Charles said with a gleeful expression. He had been eagerly waiting to give this gift to Anna, his granddaughter, for quite some time. However, there never seemed to be a good moment. But now, he had decided that it was time to present it to her, especially since she had been showing a growing interest in seeing things for herself. While the old marshal and Charles were engaged in their discussion about the gift, Anna entered the room. Her arrival immediately dampened the atmosphere, as her mood was clearly sour. Observing this, the old marshal discreetly signaled for Charles to fetch some chocolate from the kitchen. He knew that it s
Back in New York City, Ava had been eagerly anticipating her dinner with Nagid for some time. However, five days had passed, and she hadn't seen him anywhere. It seemed as though he had vanished into thin air. Nobody knew where he was, and even her colleagues couldn't help her locate him.Ava had come to realize that he wasn't the one they were after, and she wanted to see him and make him hers. But he was nowhere to be found. Determined to get some answers, she returned to his office and inquired about his whereabouts. Unfortunately, his secretary gave her the same response."Boss isn't available at the moment. If you have anything to relay, you can leave a message, and he'll get back to you when he returns," the secretary informed her.Ava wondered how she was going to wait for him for such a long time. The only other place she could think of to inquire about him was the Thompsons' residence. And so she made her way there.Upon arriving, she encountered the only person present in the
Emma remained silent, unwilling to say anything that would bring trouble to her father. She was a self-centered person and knew that her father was currently her only source of support, at least until she found someone else she could rely on. Ava, being skilled at reading minds, sensed Emma's intentions of saving herself. However, that was not Ava's concern. Her primary goal was to find Nagid's whereabouts. Since he wasn't the person they were after, she had a chance to pursue him. Who knows, perhaps she might even marry him in the future. The mere thought of the cold Nagid smiling at her and asking for her hand in marriage excited her. Silently, Emma took out her phone and shared the address with Ava after obtaining her number. Ava glanced at the address and no longer felt the need to linger there. She stood up and left without uttering a word to Emma. Ava no longer saw her as significant. However, just before she walked out the door, she stopped in her tracks and turned back. "I be
Gold knew that with this action, she would learn almost everything that was going on, assuming she was in close proximity to that mysterious man. Ava looked at the animal that had attacked her with some unknown magical ability. This was the fox they had been pursuing, which increased the likelihood that Nagid was the same person. The fox only approached that specific individual they were after and didn't go near anyone else. Gold quickly darted away, using its magical powers to strike Ava before disappearing from her sight. "Really?" Ava exclaimed in shock. The sudden revelation astonished her. The fox wasn't just a magic-wielding creature; it could also vanish. If she had been convinced before that this was the fox they were after, this move confirmed her suspicions. Ava was fortunate to have overheard her boss and the man who concealed his face discussing the magical abilities of this fox. It would be great if she could disclose its whereabouts to them. However, Ava thought about N