UPON hearing Damian’s answer, Carter’s mind went back to that day. A rival organization of the Ferremento mafia suddenly attacked them, and everyone was shocked and anxious because no one didn’t even expect it.It was horrible. Blood was splashing to the floor. Countless people were screaming as they were being killed. Gone was the peaceful environment in the mansion, already filled with chaos.“Ah! Carter! T-They are going to kill us!” Carson shouted, his body trembling in fear. “W-What are we going to do now—I’m scared!”Carson immediately shouted and placed both hands on his ear upon hearing the fights of the people near them. Carson was never fond of violence, neither was Carter. However, Carter could tolerate it as he was trained in the mafia at a young age.“Close your eyes. I will guide you out of this place.” Carter went in front of Carson and made Carson hold his hands. “Follow me. We need to find Dad quickly.”Despite being afraid, Carson obliged. He closed his eyes and let
“WHAT do you mean that she’s in a critical condition? S-She is in a hospital?” Damian asked, his voice cracked a little because of shock.Adeline immediately shook her head. “No. Physically, she is fine. Nothing bad happened to her, but… I couldn’t even talk to her properly, nor encourage her to go out of her bedroom.”“She is traumatized,” Damian said, his gaze darkening because of anger.Although they only had a doctor-and-patient relationship, he knew that Caroline used to be an extroverted person, who loved socializing with other people.It takes much fear for a person to change what she used to love.“I’m thinking of the same thing,” Adelin
A FEW days later after their conversation, Damian kept all of the things Adeline said to him in mind. He acted like he didn’t know anything, and even showed everyone that he was drinking the medicine.He didn’t want to keep a secret from Anya, but he had no choice. Something was bothering him… The person who was trying to take his life was someone who knew all his routines, including his whereabouts.‘It wasn’t Anya, but that person could use her to hurt me,’ Damian thought as he stared at the plants in their garden, thinking deeply. ‘I won’t let that happen.’“Damian! I have been looking for you!” Anya exclaimed, causing Damian to look at him. “Look at this. The annual charity gala will happen in a few days! This is the first time you will att
“I-I’M SORRY, Sir Damian! I was just ordered to do it!” exclaimed Catelyn as she went in front of Damian and kneeled. “I-I had no choice! My life is on the line!”“And mine isn’t? The medicine you make me drink would gradually kill me if I didn’t know about it sooner,” Damian said, gritting his teeth in rage, but he was trying his best to control it. “You are a doctor, yet you didn’t hesitate to take a life instead of saving someone? And you didn’t have a choice? That is ridiculous.”“I-I’m sorry, Sir Damian! Please forgive me!” Catelyn said again, her tone desperate, as she clung both her hands to Damian’s leg. “I-I will do anything you ask! For real!”“Hmmm. That’s great.” Damian ligh
A FEW hours later, Damian and Anya were already at the Apricot Hotel, a famous five-star hotel in the country, along with the other guests.Damian knew some of them; they were VIP members of the Ferremento mafia. But to protect their privacy and even the organization, they acted casually to each other, yet they bowed their heads to Damian discreetly, discreetly showing respect.“This is your first time attending the annual charity gala. Can you share with us what you feel right now?” a female reporter asked, bringing the microphone in front of Damian. “Sir Damian?” she asked again, noticing that Damian was staring at the wall.“I feel delighted since I know that this gala focuses on solving different problems in society…” Damian muttered before his gaze scanned the room. Nervousness was evident in his eyes.“Uhm, I guess that’s it. May we excuse ourselves, please?” Anya spoke this time before the bodyguards took over and protected them until they reached their assigned table, which wa
EVERYONE at the party was having the time of their lives, especially as the successful charity gala was coming to an end, yet tension arose between Anya and Damian after Luther left.Luther’s words left something in Damian’s system—Fear.“Don’t mind him. He is just obsessed with organizing things, maybe because he wanted their company for too long, yet his parents gave the Hellion Corporation to Penelope,” Anya explained, keeping a low tone. “And… He also liked me, but I never reciprocated that feeling.”“I know.” Damian smiled and caressed Anya’s shoulder lightly. “I was just shocked at how he approached us like we were committing a crime for leaving.”“He had a point, though. Just a few minutes after the speeches, and we can go. So, maybe we should stay a bit?” Anya asked.It was the opposite of what Damian wanted, yet he just nodded and sat on the chair again. This time, he became extra attentive. Seconds later, he felt a heavy stare on his side.‘Who could it be?’ Damian thought,
Damian bit his lower lip, hard, until it created a shallow wound. The killer was surely treating him like a puppet, controlling him using the people close to him. ‘I should take that to mind when I retaliate against this person soon.’“No, don’t bring her home,” Damian withdrew his command, his hands pressing tightly on Anya’s wrist. “Bring her to a safe place, but don’t go to a secluded place. It could be dangerous.”“Damian, hey,” Anya called him, and he glanced at his wife before caressing her wrist lightly.“No matter what happens to me, don’t leave her,” instructed Damian, and the bodyguards were about to argue when he spoke again. “This is an order. Do you understand?”“Yes, young master,” all of them bowed in surrender.“Damian, you are scaring the shit out of me,” Anya told him, the fear evident in her tone. “What’s happening?”“I can’t tell you, but for now, just trust me. Stay near your bodyguards. Don’t drink or eat anything in this event, too.”Anya’s eyes roamed the place
“It’s not him. It’s you.”As Damian said those words, it was followed by the host speaking inside the function hall.“The charity gala has officially ended. Thank you for coming, everyone, and see you next year!”After that last announcement, the lights went off, delivering an eerie area in the secluded place, arousing tension between Damian and Carter, who didn’t even move despite being pointed by a gun. Damian remained standing, either, his gaze unwavering.“I think it will be useless if I pretend to be shocked, isn’t it? Since you also looked sure that it was me,” Carter said, his demeanor turned into a cold and intimidating one. “I didn’t know how you knew it was me, but nice one, huh?”