A minute later, Charles turned to Ethan and reported solemnly, “Mrs. Black wasn’t taken by Declan Wellington. She was taken by the William family.” In the William family residence. Adam William paced to and fro in the living room, his hands clasped behind his back and brows knitted together in worry. “Grandfather, after today, I will make sure our William family will no longer be looked down on by other families!” Those were the words Lewis said to him this morning before he left the house. Ever since Astoria Corporation pulled away their investment, other companies followed suit. They were not only knee-deep in debt, but every valuable thing in their house had been taken by the bank and everyone they were owing. They took everything ranging from jewelries, electronics and furnitures. Even the expensive looking lights were not left out. Adam had run to those whom he had helped when the William family were at its peak a few months ago, but they all hung up on him the moment th
The afternoon sun was at its peak when a midnight black Koenigsegg Jesko, sleek and extremely fast, drove into Springdale Ville. The windows of the car were tinted, but inside it was a man in a meticulously tailored military uniform behind the wheels.Seated in the passenger's seat was a man in a black shirt and matching khaki trousers.His build was sturdy, and there was a certain ruggedness in his features.Ethan Black held up an almost fading picture in his hand with a gentle look in his eyes. Six years ago, his family involved her in a feud that had nothing to do with her. He was young and gullible. So how could he have known he was drugged and led into a room that wasn't his in the middle of the night where he raped a young woman who was fast asleep? At that time, Chloe William wasn't just the most beautiful woman in Springdale Ville, she was also the most highly sought after wife by every man in Springdale. As if that wasn't enough, Chloe majored in business administration a
"What are you doing?" It was a young man in a glittering green suit. He was decked in luxurious brands from head to toe. Chloe realized she was standing too close to him and subconsciously took a step backward. Lewis' face paled when he recognized the man. "Mr. Kendrick, I had no idea you would be visiting today. If I knew, I'd have given you a proper welcome." Lewis sounded nervous as he hurried towards Jonas Kendrick. Jonas Kendrick had a proud smile on his face as he waved Lewis aside. "I didn't know I'd be visiting either." Then his eyes settled on Chloe who immediately looked away from him. He took long strides towards her then held out the rose flowers with him towards her. "There's no need to be shy. We're going to be married sooner or later. So go on and take it.." He said, pushing it towards her hand. Chloe evaded the flowers and stepped backward."Mr. Kendrick, my sister is aller—" Claire was saying when Lewis loudly interrupted. "Mr. Kendrick, I heard you flew in d
A tall and oppressive figure had entered the room and was standing in front of Chloe. An eerie silence also hung in the air before Lewis groaned in pain as he was helped up by some members of the William family. He was bleeding from his head and couldn't even open his left eye properly.He also seemed to have broken a leg as he dragged it across the floor to meet the man who left him in such a state. "Do you have any idea where you are and what I can do to you for laying your hands on me?!" He yelled angrily, but winced in pain when the strain from his facial expression caused his head to throb harder. Jonas frowned seeing the man. The man was so tall and intimidating that he found it hard to meet his eyes. "E-Ethan Black?!" Lewis suddenly frowned, recognizing the man. "I knew he looked familiar! How dare that bastard return to Springdale?" A member of the William family hissed in anger. He sounded like he'd walk up to Ethan and slap him across the face, but he didn't even have
The atmosphere became tense once again. "I know that you're strong and can take care of yourself. But you should be mindful of what you say if you do not want to get Chloe and I into trouble." Claire who had been silent the whole time, suddenly butted in. "Stay out of this, Claire." Chloe warned, glancing at her briefly. Claire had a lot of reasons to hate Ethan. And for the past six years, she had spent every night cursing him for ruining the blissful life she and Chloe had. Just like everyone, she believed he was dead, but she also harbored the thought that he might be alive somewhere and would probably return someday to take his family out of their misery. However, the Ethan she was looking at looked no different from the Ethan of six years ago. Except that he was more confident now. She should've prayed for him to wind up dead instead. Chloe's warning made her grit her teeth in anger, but she agreed and went silent again. "Why should she when she's saying the truth? You may
Ethan stepped backward after saying that much to the excitement of Kane. "Am I permitted to beat him up?""Half-dead. Then deliver him to the Kendrick family house." Ethan nodded and turned around to look at everyone in the room. For the first time in six years, Ethan's heart raced. His heart never raced when he cut off the head of the enemy's commander while on the battlefield neither did it race when he was ambushed by 700 highly trained assassins sent to kill him. His heart was actually racing because of the thought of seeing the precious human he made with Chloe. Kane waited until he and Chloe were out of the building before he got to work. As Jonas' high pitched scream tore through the quiet afternoon, Claire who was walking right behind them couldn't help but hiss. "I don't know what you're thinking, but the Kendrick family will never let you off for touching Jonas. What am I saying? Chloe, your husband broke Lewis' legs and is having his goon beat up Jonas Kendrick. Do you
Ten minutes after the man was gone with Honey, Ethan and Claire arrived at the scene. "This is the place?" Ethan asked, his brows furrowing into a frown. "It appears you refuse to acknowledge how fucked up you made us." Claire scoffed and knocked at the door. While she knocked, Ethan took a quick stroll towards the corner just behind the house. He didn't know what his daughter looked like, but he just had a feeling he'd recognize her once he saw her. "What do you mean she isn't inside?!" Claire's angry tone prompted him to return to the scene where he saw a heavily tattooed chubby short man leaning against the doorframe. "Look, your mother brought her here hours ago, but she only paid for two hours. Once it was two hours, I asked the little girl if she could go home and she nodded her head. So I let her leave. Move away from my door, I have customers to atten—" he choked on the remaining words as Ethan suddenly reached out and grabbed him by the neck. Despite being lanky, Ethan
The time was a few minutes to 8 in the evening. Naturally, the day was getting darker.Due to the estate's houses reduced price, it was home to a lot of criminals and dangerous ex-convicts. Even the police didn't dare to frequent the area once it was dark.Furthermore, the flickering streetlights and the chill in the air made the estate, which was usually vibrant during the day, to lack a single soul on the streets.In a dimly lit corner, the chubby man Ethan had roughed up just an hour ago was in a heated discussion with a sinister figure."What do you mean the cops visited you? How's that even possible?" The man who had kidnapped Honey sneered."I'm telling you what I saw, Gauche! Return that kid to her family, and maybe the cops can let this slide!" The chubby man hissed."What are you so scared of? The cops? They won't be here again until morning, and she'd be long gone by then. Don't mess this up for me, Paul. I already have someone willing to pay so much for that kid." Gauche sc