They were both still in shock. They were moving restlessly, trying to break free from their bonds. Moreover, their heads were still aching and dizzy from the anesthetic needle stuck in the back of their heads."Who brought us to a place like this?" They wondered as they continued to move."I don't know. Is there anyone else in the house who knows our plan?" The man with short hair frowned. "This could be dangerous if anyone finds out."They continued to try to break free. They stopped moving when they heard the sound of footsteps approaching them, along with the silhouette of a person from the darkness. "Who are you?" asked the man who had been carrying the box of poisoned meat. His name was Noir.The silhouette kept getting closer until they could finally see the man they recognized as Earl standing before them. Earl's eyes looked cold and sharp. Earl stood holding a whip that was used to whip donkeys or cows. The lash was thinner than the usual lash."Earl? You did all this to us?"
Albert immediately went to search for information as requested by Dustin. He also mobilized his legs and right hand to search for digital traces to track accurate data. "Make sure everything is tracked in detail.""Yes, sir." Albert's accomplices and right-hand men nodded firmly. They tracked using sophisticated tools.In just over an hour, Albert had obtained all the data and information needed by Dustin. Some of his men showed Albert the data on the laptop monitor screen."This is all the data we managed to get, sir. Some of us sneaked in there to ensure it was their place, but not for long because we almost got caught." One of Albert's henchmen handed the laptop to Albert.Albert nodded as he grabbed the laptop belonging to his subordinate, then watched and read all the information on the monitor screen. "Okay, put all this data into a flash drive and keep it safe."Albert's subordinate nodded his head as he grabbed his laptop again. "Yes, sir. We'll keep it."Albert nodded. "Look
Dustin remained calm, not showing his surprise to Karina. "I don't intend to do anything to Miss. I just wanted to remove your hair, Miss, to wipe the sweat off your forehead."Dustin smiled. Dustin's smile left Karina speechless. They stared at each other momentarily until Karina came to her senses and immediately removed her hand from Dustin's. Karina immediately turned her face in the other direction, suddenly feeling nervous and misbehaving because she had come face to face with the man Karina thought was Earl.Not long after, there was a knock on the door. Dustin immediately stood upright beside Karina's bed. Karina ordered the person at the entrance to come in. After the door opened, it turned out to be Leonard and Eliz. They came to bring medicine and food for Karina."Excuse me, Miss. I came to check on you." Leonard approached Karina."Please, Doctor." Karina nodded, then got up and sat half-lying on the bed.Eliz stepped behind Leonard and placed a tray with a plate of rice
The Katreda family's house was in an uproar when, one by one, the explosions from the time bombs that Dustin and Albert had placed were heard. Some of the bombs emitted thick black smoke. The whole house went dark, and the hanging lamps were shattered until several other bombs exploded, sparking a huge fire. All the glass and fragile items were shattered."Guards! Guards!" They shouted for guards, but none came.Edward Katedra, the eldest son of the Katreda family who was the mastermind behind all the terror on Karina so far, tried to escape through the house door, but the door was already blocked by Dustin using a large wooden block."Shit. Who did this to us?" Edward muttered to himself. He moved the door hard but to no avail.Edward ran to the back door, but it was the same door. Albert had broken the doorknob and installed a metal slot so they couldn't escape the house. Scream after scream was heard until they began to fall from inhaling the toxic fumes one by one. Meanwhile, Dust
Albert nodded his head respectfully. "Very well then, Miss. I'm just worried about you walking alone. Next time, please tell me where you are going so I can protect you next time."Karina nodded her head. She walked further into the house, followed by Albert from behind. Karina immediately held Ludwig, who was playing in Eliz's arms. However, something disturbed Karina's sight. Karina felt something different and said from her eyes.Karina looked back and forth, looking for Earl's whereabouts. Albert, who realized it, immediately approached. "Are you looking for something?""Ah, no." Karina shook her head, hiding it from Albert.Albert knew that Karina was looking for Dustin's whereabouts. He also felt worried for his master, how were they there, he had not gotten any news from Dustin or the other bodyguards.***Two days passed, and Karina was still waiting for information from Alea about the drugs she had taken from Earl's room. Karina was nervous and actually curious about what the
"I'm sorry, Miss. I have to go change my clothes." Earl tried to release Karina's hand grip.However, Karina didn't want to let go of the Earl just like that. "Shut up!"Earl tried to remove Karina's hand from his wrist because he didn't want his identity as Dustin to be known by Karina. "Sorry, Miss. I must change my clothes quickly before Young Master Ludwig wakes up.""Shut up!" Karina snapped at the Earl. Karina was even more curious when she saw the strangeness on the Earl's face.Karina's vision was correct. There was a line on the Earl's face that looked different. Karina swiftly pulled the string, instantly making Earl's face peel off. Karina's eyes widened perfectly when she saw Earl's other face. It wasn't blood she saw, but another layer of skin. Karina's heart skipped a beat.Karina's lips trembled. Her hand covered her gaping mouth. Now, she was terrified to see Earl's skin peeling off bigger when exposed to the water spray from the faucet near them. Suddenly, it made Ka
Dustin widened his eyes, surprised by what Karina did. Karina immediately held Dustin's face and instead looked at him affectionately. Not a look of disgust like Dustin thought. Dustin really couldn't believe it."Listen to me." Karina stared intently at Dustin's two eyeballs. Her tears were no longer flowing. Her voice was still trembling but soft in Dustin's ears. "No matter what state you're in now, I still like you, Dustin. You're still my husband."Dustin closed his eyes while holding Karina's hand. "My face is already ugly, Karina."Karina stroked Dustin's face, right where it was damaged with tenderness. "Regarding your face, everything is advanced. The doctor's equipment will make your face back again, and it's an easy thing to do. You don't need to worry. My love for you has not diminished one bit."Dustin opened his eyes again, seeing Karina's smile that he had seen again after so long. Karina hugged Dustin tightly. Dustin transfixed for a moment, then returned Karina's hug
As morning approached, Karina quickly cleaned herself up and prepared to get dressed for work as usual. After getting dressed, she held Ludwig, who had also woken up. The baby's small laughter filled the room, making Karina happier.Karina landed a warm peck on Ludwig's forehead. "Good morning, Ludwig."Karina's gentle greeting was warmly welcomed by the tiny baby. Karina looked at Ludwig's face, which resembled Dustin's. However, her happy face turned sad when she remembered Dustin, who was reluctant to see him because he thought he would be disgusted. That made Karina feel sad. Even so, she promised that Dustin's face would improve like before.Karina's smile grew again. Karina tickled Ludwig's belly on her lap until the baby laughed happily. Karina remembered that Dustin had also done the same thing to Ludwig. "Ah, so apparently, you can recognize your father, huh? No wonder you're always calm when playing with Earl, who turns out to be your real father. You are indeed a great son,