Bernard did not understand at all and was afraid of what Aland asked. But Bernard seemed to be trying to stay calm.
"You mean, sir?" he asked.
"You're the one who pulled me away from the crowd and took me away immediately." Aland still couldn't calm down every time he talked about the incident.
For Aland, parting with his family in such an inappropriate position was humiliation. Aland hates every thought that he is forced to live in an unknown slum area of London.
None of the Hamilton family's subordinates would take care of him.
This is because everything seems to have been colonized by one leader with a strong political background.
"That ... I had to do it, Mr. Aland. Boss Raymond asked me," Bernard replied with an uncomfortable face.
In front of Bernard, Aland just stared silently. As if wanting an explanatory answer from Bernard.
"Boss Raymond forced me to take the safe and you away. It happened so fast, I just obeyed his urgent orders, then I don't know how Boss Raymond is." Bernard ended his explanation through a flustered tone.
As he listened, Alan knew that the circumstances of the incident were also confusing to Bernard. Aland couldn't completely blame Bernard for something that was against his will.
Aland just smiled a little while nodding briefly. "Then what are we going to do?" he asked. "I want to know what these men are here for."
Bernard glanced at the other six men for a moment. From the look on his face, he seemed to think what to say to Aland. There was doubt as well as discomfort implied by Bernard's facial expression at that moment.
“They are all left over from everyone who worked under the Hamilton Family,” Bernard began to explain.
The atmosphere of the room became silent. Bernard then walked to the left, then removed the white cloth covering the blackboard. The chalkboard displayed various outlines of lines, and at each end of the line indicated photographs of different people.
Aland who was standing near the blackboard then frowned. He didn't say anything while paying attention and at the same time questioning who the people in the photos were.
Meanwhile, Bernard was already facing Aland—who was also facing all the men in the headquarters room.
“Everyone on this map are people with impenetrable defenses. They are all affiliated with the Daneltha Family and connected to the company Royal Dantech…”
Then Bernard pointed at a photo of someone at the very top of the row using a long ruler.
"He, the owner of the Royal Dantech company, has seized the investors of the Hamilton Family company. They indirectly acquired the assets owned by the Hamilton Family, and used them as a weapon to strengthen their defense..."
Aland watched Bernard who looked like he had to pause each of his explanations. There was hidden anger that Bernard was trying to hide.
"They all know the ins and outs of the Hamilton Family, including the people who work under Hamilton. However, there's a possibility they don't recognize the face of someone like me because there's been a change....
"Unfortunately, I still can't 'sneak in' into Daneltha's family due to the age factor. They won't be easily tricked."
"Then what is your plan that makes me have to be with all of you here?" Aland spoke in response.
"Boss Raymond once left something, I'll give it to you."
Aland saw Bernard walk towards the waist-deep shelf. Bernard took something from the shelf, a long brown envelope, then gave it to Aland.
"Here, Master Aland."
"Letter?" guessed Alan.
Bernard shook his head. He only smiled faintly, only gesturing facial expressions for Aland to open.
Finally Aland opened with passionate curiosity. But the movement remains relaxed and not in a hurry.
Once open, then you can see the contents of the paper that is still folded. Aland unfolded the paper and skimmed the top sentence. Written in bold as the title:
'PROOF OF ASSET ACQUISITION AGREEMENT'
Alan felt uncomfortable. For a moment he read all the lines under the title. Until finally Aland fixated on the explanation of the statement: The Hamilton Family is without a sense of being forced to hand over the company's assets to the Daneltha Family if it loses in the competition.
"The signing of the contract agreement took place five days before the big attack incident fifteen years ago," said Bernard, explaining to Aland.
There was nothing Alan could say.
Really, he did not understand what was really going on behind the scenes. He had no idea Raymond was hiding how many things he had been through.
"Why did dad sign a contract agreement like this?" asked Aland, actually aimed at himself.
However, Barvel and Bernard who heard it immediately became silent. They both looked at each other in confusion. The position they found themselves in now simply elicited no answers.
"We don't know, Mr. Aland. But the agreement became suspicious because it was close to the party attack incident," Bernard answered. "And, after the incident of the attack, one week later the company Royal Dantech suddenly acquired quite a large amount of assets from the Hamilton Family company."
Bernard's explanation slowly formed a line of connected threads in Aland's mind. While paying attention to the contract agreement paper in his hand, Aland no longer thought about why his father was doing this, but...
"Did indirectly, the Royal Dantech Company planned this?"
The atmosphere became silent and an atmosphere of tension suddenly rose. Aland's sharp eyes, which were originally looking at the contract agreement papers, now turned to Barvel and Bernard. Hints he needs an explanation.
"I ... don't know, Mr. Aland," answered Bernard. "But, we thought the same thing."
Aland could barely say anything due to being dumbfounded. With a confused expression, Alan immediately snapped his fingers.
"So, the news about the suspicions of the Daneltha Family trying to usurp the Hamilton Family's position of power, which I've been reading through the newspapers, is true news?" he asked.
As Aland had begun to understand the intent and purpose of his arrival, Bernard smiled with relief. He nodded his head.
"Most likely, yes. We can't ignore the fact that the Daneltha Family wants the Hamilton Family's position," Bernard replied.
Bernard's explanation made Aland limp instantly. Suddenly, guilt gripped his heart. All this time, Raymond—the father, had been desperately trying to survive against the strong competition from the Daneltha Family company?
"What should I do now?" Alan's tone changed. Low, but implying anger.
Bernard was silent for a moment. Behind his cylindrical glasses, he looked at Aland with pity. Suddenly hesitated.
"Actually... only Mr. Aland could be someone who snuck into Daneltha's family life."
Aland raised his face that had been downcast. At that time, his mouth was already growling indicating anger.
"How to?"
Then Barvel handed the tablet to Aland.
"Tomorrow night there will be their latest technology conference. All parties who have a golden ticket can enter and enjoy dinner there."
Aland watched the tablet showing the conference event invitation.
"So?"
"Mr. Aland can come there to understand the situation, but don't be the real Mr. Aland."
"I have to do a disguise?"
"I'd better."
Alan smirked. "Isn't that a very easy thing?"
DANELTHA FAMILY MANSION, 10:50 A.MAland did not expect what he was witnessing just now.An enormous mansion where everyone could see a multi-storey model building from below. There are two gates, one is the main gate which is far away and makes the yard 500 meters wide. One more gate is the second gate after the cars go through the first gate, and is close to the parking lot for the guests' cars.Many bodyguards stand guard at the gate area of the two mansion buildings. There are two guard posts at the first gate that welcome guest cars. Meanwhile, on a short flight of stairs, Aland saw several people carrying cameras and equipment for media journalists gathering. They seemed to mingle with each other and as if they were waiting for something.Aland was a little dumbfounded because he felt as if he was witnessing his old life.From Bernard's borrowed car, Aland watched the guests go by. They all pointed something out to the two guard men before they could climb the steps, then join
ROYAL DANTECH. That was the first time Aland saw after arriving in front of a high floor building. Near the entrance there was a banner stand displaying a full body photo of a man with a ferocious face giving a thumbs up. Aland looked at the man's photo on the banner stand. For a few seconds, watched carefully, then curved a crooked smile. 'Most likely they couldn't recognize Mr. Aland because of the difference in his face from childhood.' That was what Bernard had said yesterday, and Aland thought it made sense. In Aland's hand, there was now a brown envelope containing a job application document. he felt a little thumped because so far he had never faced a problem like this. Aland was more worried about himself. What if he couldn't stop himself from punching Gobert? Meeting someone he has had his eye on for years risks making him unable to control his emotions. After convincing himself by taking a deep breath and letting it out slowly, Aland stepped closer to the entrance. The
[The Great Attack Tragedy of the Hamilton Family Followed by the Destruction of the Conglomerate Family Company, All Family Members Disappeared Without a Trace. Where Are the Family Members?][Allegedly the Mastermind of the Massive Attack on the Hamilton Family Is Daneltha, A Rich Entrepreneur who is the Enemy of the Hamilton Family][No Evidence For The Hamilton Family Major Assault Investigation, Three Family Members Killed. The Other Two Disappeared?][Will the Glory of the Hamilton Family Company Be Replaced by Daneltha Technology Company?][Investigation of Hamilton Family Major Assault Case Finds No End. Paused Due to Disappearance of Evidence]The titles of five newspapers became something that Aland paid attention to. It was the umpteenth time that Aland had read the five newspapers, but his heart still felt pain every time he reread the headlines.It's been ten years since the incident of his family's big attack. Aland Balvert Hamilton, secretly collected all the newspapers
"Have you checked the guard area on the North side?" Aland asked one of the bodyguards who passed him. The bodyguard stopped walking, looked towards the North side with a thoughtful expression, then nodded his head. "I think so. I just passed the guard in the area and everything went smoothly," replied the bodyguard. Hearing the bodyguard's answer, Aland still couldn't believe it. His memories of the incident ten years ago made him feel unsure. Even though there weren't any suspicious people in sight, Aland didn't know who was hiding behind the 'mask'. "Are you sure the guard in that area is secure?" asked Alan again, not sure. But the bodyguard in front of Aland once again nodded. As if not feeling instinct about something bad. "It's impossible for me to be wrong," replied the bodyguard who was firm in his convictions. He turned his gaze back towards the North of the mansion. "There," he said in between checking from afar, "you see a lot of people gathered to guard. If you're n
"Shut up here!" The man wearing a bodyguard suit pushed Aland's body against the wall. Aland grimaced as he groaned when pain was felt in his spine. He didn't have time to avoid this man, so he needed time to digest what had just happened. "I came because I have to tell you something very important," said the bodyguard man, which Aland knew very well, he was just a fake bodyguard. Alan's sharp gaze fell on the man in front of him. Out of curiosity and not feeling familiar with the strange man in front of him, Aland immediately pulled the sunglasses on the man's face. Aland watched on the sidelines to regulate his irregular breathing. "Who are you?" asked Alan, to the point. "If you're going to pretend to me—" Without waiting for Aland to finish speaking, the man interrupted. "I was forced to pretend to be a bodyguard," he said, occasionally looking to the right, the direction where the guests were gathered. "Here, I show you something," continued the man who then took something f
BROUGH! "Argh..." Aland groaned after his body was thrown into the backseat of the car. Aland didn't have time to speak, but Barvel had already closed the car door. Aland's eyes followed Barvel's movement, who ran quickly around the front of the car towards the driver's seat door. From Aland's side, Barvel casually sat in the driver's seat and hurriedly fastened his seat belt. Barvel still didn't give Aland a chance to talk about anything, not even to buckle up. When shots were heard from behind, Barvel with all his might stepped on the accelerator. The car immediately sped up suddenly using full speed so that Aland's body almost jerked forward. Luckily, Aland reflexively held the seat belt while holding the hand grip. "Who are they really?!" Aland asked frantically between his hands tightly gripping the hand grip. Barvel was very focused on holding the steering wheel and looking at the road ahead. "I told you, they are the ones who are after the Hamilton family, Mr. Aland." A
Balver took a deep breath. The car had already passed through the boundary gate between the mansion's grounds and the mansion's outer area."I know they are enemies of the Hamilton family, but from which alliance?" Barvel grumbled under his breath.Aland stole the opportunity to fasten his seat belt when he felt the car's speed was decreasing. If it weren't for the situation that the two of them had to rush, Aland would definitely target Barvel.But Barvel looks trying hard to protect himself. Aland couldn't distract Barvel while driving the car."I can't detect it either, Barvel. But they must have deliberately surrounded the mansion to look for the whereabouts of the remaining members."Barvel propped up his temples, and now steered using only one hand. He increased the speed of the car so that Aland spontaneously shouted in surprise."Barvels!" Aland reprimanded Barvel.Instantly the telephone conversation between Barvel and the man he didn't know became silent.Until not long afte
"I am delighted to have served Mr Aland, a member of the Hamilton family, on your flight."Teo Albert, an airport executive general manager, told Aland.To be honest, Aland was a bit awkward in responding to Teo. After the incident that divided the Hamilton family, somehow Aland lost his trust in people.Since Aland didn't know who was behind the major assault incident, he felt he had to be wary of people. As a result, the smile that Teo Albert gave to Aland did not necessarily make him believe it."Ah, you don't need to say thank you, Mr. Teo," Aland replied. "I should be thanking you."Theo arched a sweet smile. "I was just too moved after seeing where you were, Mr. Aland. Everyone was looking for you."Barvel gave Aland instructions, telling him to answer. Having cleared his throat for a moment, Barvel fixed his collar, and lowered his head briefly."Please cooperate not to reveal Aland's whereabouts," Barvel said as he bowed.Theo chuckled. "Oh, it's impossible for me to tell anyo