Alex quickly dashed into another corridor in the hallway, following the complicated sections to another direction. He hid behind a cupboard housing cleaning supplies, waiting for the person to follow him. Immediately he finally got a whiff of the person's aura, he hissed and came out, grabbing the person by the arm, and pushed her into an empty changing room.Hera Vanderbilts yelped in shock as Alex caught a hold of her.“Why the fuck are you stalking me?” Alex growled, holding her arm tightly. “You're hurting me.” She whimpered, making Alex's eyes snap to the spot where he was holding her in a vice like grip.He loosened his hold and caressed her arm in apology, feeling remorseful. After the set back he experienced days ago, his senses became heightened, especially as he realized how serious they were to find him and gain their desires.“You know it's rude to stalk someone, right? What if I had acted rashly and ended up hurting you, thinking it was an assassin?” Alex asked with a sc
Alex watched her with furrowed brows, hearing bits of her call from the little sound waves reaching him from the phone.“What do you mean by young master is missing? That's your business, you better provide him as soon as possible.” Hera snapped, cutting off the call.“What's wrong?” Alex asked with a frown, pretending to be totally clueless.“The guards just told me that my little nephew is missing. They were with him as he walked around, but they suddenly can't find him. I need to go.” She whispered, hastily picking up her bag. Alex frowned, remembering that he intended to find Ariella just before he met Hera and got interrupted from his mission. “I will come with you, I also intended to find someone as well.” Alex whispered and got to his feet, hurriedly, adjusting his clothes. Hera rushed out of the room only to bump into some staff who was staring at them suspiciously.Alex ignored their gazes and went after her, pretending not to hear their hushed murmurs, suggesting that th
Alex noticed the drama going on but pretended not to see, keeping a poker face. Even Kaiser himself seemed to be enjoying Hera's discomfort. “I do appreciate the gesture, sir. However, what I yearn for the most is the health of the old man. As long as it's something you can help us with, please spare no expense in getting him well. That's what I truly want right now.” He whispered with a serene smile, inserting one of his hands into his trouser pocket. Hera sighed in relief and Kaiser smirked at him, earning him an evil glare from her. However, he wasn't perturbed in the very least. He merely chuckled and pretended he didn't see her anger.“That's good, then. Dad, my friend here is a very filial son. So, you have to help good people as much as possible. We should set off right away and check on his grandpa. Let's go dad.” Ariella said, grabbing Alex's arm.“Excuse me? Right now, I have other things to do young lady.” Alex said, trying to disengage her hold on him. “Cancel your sche
The air in the elevator turned glacial, and cold sweat dripped down Hera's face. She struggled to remember how the situation suddenly deteriorated to that extent. Kaiser looked up at Alex in horror, his breath catching in his throat.“Dad, don't get angry. They will get hurt.” Ariella whispered in panic taking Alex's arm.“Shut up! You're the origin of all this mess. If you didn't start yapping nonsense, I wouldn't have heard so much disgusting words.” Alex growled, knocking hey hand away.Ariella yelped, acting like a cold catalyst on Alex. His anger Immediately receded like the tide, and he quickly pulled Ariella away from the grasp of Kaiser who had caught her when she fell. The elevator opened at that moment, and Alex tightened his hold on Ariella.“Let's go home.” Alex whispered, dragging her out of the elevator.“What?” Kaiser whispered, feeling incredulous. Didn't Alex promise to help his great-grandfather? What's up with acting all pissed off and leaving without them? He wonde
Hera rushed to the rolls-royce which Alex just entered, trying to stop him. However, Alex shut the door behind him, while the two cars behind him also roared to life, ready to set off. Hera quickly dashed to the front of the Rolls-royce, blocking it with her arms outstretched. Aridan quickly stepped on the brakes, feeling horrified. The other cars behind also stopped, narrowly escaping being rear ended by the car behind. Tears were streaming down Hera's face as she stood before the Rolls-royce with her arms outstretched, and she never bothered to wipe it. The Vanderbilts family guards also appeared at that moment, restraining Kaiser who was shouting at her to stop humiliating herself and come with him. Alex cursed out loud as he watched the woman crying before the car. Ariella was already sniffing. “Dad, everything is all my fault. That aunty only said that as a joke because of the things I said to her, she was only trying to retaliate. She wasn't trying to get you angry. Dad pleas
The sounds of Hera's whimpers were messing with Alex's mind, giving him a headache. But he was also afraid of actively comforting her because of what often follows when people attracted to each other tries to act the gallant comforter of the sorrowful one.He took one look at Ariella, realizing that nothing improper would happen with her right beside them.Alex wiped Hera's face and caressed her back gently, taking a deep breath.“Please, stop crying. You're making it look as if I'm a bad person. We're almost at the Vanderbilts manor. Do you want the old man to attack me thinking I beat you up? Stop it already.”Hera forced a smile and quickly reached for her phone to send a message.Within thirteen minutes, the first cars which were Kaiser's convoy stopped before a mighty bronze gate, and after a few seconds the gates opened on its own, letting them in. Aridan drove the Rolls-royce to the front porch where the old man and some staff were waiting. Hera quickly wiped her face, and adju
Alex frowned and stared, watching him. He simply sat crosslegged and began to cultivate, leaving Hera stunned. At once, she began to remember the things Alex said about an angry doctor being dangerous. She immediately shook her head.No, Alex wouldn't intentionally kill her grandfather to get back at her. He was Dracula, and no one will do anything to him, she would be the only one to bear the brunt of it all. But for some reason, she refused to believe it was Intentional. Alex was also looking pale as he cultivated, making her wonder if he could hear her panicked whimpers at all.“Alex! He's no longer breathing, you have to do something now, before it's too late.” She shouted, tapping Alex.“You're distracting me, he won't die.” Alex said carelessly without opening his eyes, making Hera's heart sink to the bottom of her stomach.Tears formed in her eyes as she watched helplessly, unable to do anything. She was literally a sitting duck in this situation, and cold sweat covered the sur
“You will be burnt alive, you traitorous woman.” A vicious male voice which Alex found familiar shouted, making him grimace.Alex followed the sounds till he arrived at a massive dining room on the ground floor. He stood at the door to examine the situation, and he couldn't help but scoff. Grandpa Vanderbilts was sitting in an unnatural position with blood seeping out of his mouth. While Hera was on the floor clutching her chest. At that time, a man kicked Hera viciously, targeting her stomach. She grunted in pain and her eyes rolled back in her head.Alex felt a sharp pang in his heart and quickly rushed to Hera, punching the scum bag who just kicked her.“How dare you attack me in my house?” The man growled, trying to rise from the floor.Kaiser was being held hostage by guards and his mouth was tied with a rag to prevent him from rushing to Hera's aid. There was also a man sitting on a sofa, pretending not to see the scene before him.“How dare you interfere in our family's busines