Mrs. Samantha Jeremy quickly stepped forward, placing a reassuring hand on Debra Jeremy’s shoulder and patting her slowly.She gazed intently into the eyes of her daughters and slowly nodded.Her voice was gentle, almost pleading.“Debra and Scarlett sweetheart, there’s really nothing to be concerned about.”“We just… we didn’t want to spoil your time away with unnecessary worries.” Mrs Samantha Jeremy said as she forced a smile that didn’t reach her eyes, her fingers trembling slightly as they clutched Debra Jeremy's arm.Scarlett Jeremy studied her mother’s face, her gaze intense, taking a deep breath, she slowly gazed at Lord Larry Harold, her father, Mr Jeremy Xanderson, her brother, Gary Jeremy and now back to Mrs Samantha Jeremy.“Mom, I can see right through that smile. You’re hiding something.”“You are definitely hiding something very important from us and I really don't appreciate that!”“If we as a family have issues that are pressing us…why didn't we share it and be free
Her voice was low, yet it was a slice of coldness and pure venom.Debra Jeremy’s gaze was fixed on her brother, her eyes narrowed, a mixture of worry and suspicion etched immediately across her face. Lord Larry Harold, Mrs Samantha Jeremy, and Mr Jeremy Xanderson who were all in the room froze, exchanging uneasy glances, but no one spoke. Scarlett Jeremy stood beside Debra, her arms crossed and lips pressed together, clearly picking up on the rising tension and knowing full well that something was wrong.After a moment, Gary Jeremy's shoulders slumped, and he nodded, jaw clenched immediately.The situation was intense and palpable as he finally spoke, he couldn't take the scary looks from the eyes of Debra Jeremy, his sister.“Yes,” Gary Jeremy admitted reluctantly, his voice a bitter murmur.“It’s him…Max Xanderson.” Gary Jeremy immediately cast a wary look at his parents before adding, “He called us. Said we should be ready in two days for his mother’s death anniversary or else
“What?!”“You guys don't believe me or what?!”Gary Jeremy asked, his face etched with a mixture of confusion and bewilderment as he stared askance into the faces of his family members.“Never mind!”Gary Jeremy said as he bowed his head slowly in what one would call disappointment and shame.Lord Larry Harold shot Gary a warning glance and slowly shook his head in disapproval of what he had just said.“Gary this isn't the time to make funny jokes about serious things!”“There is really no way that you can take Max Xanderson with the best security guards in Westerville, you and I know that already!”“Lord Larry, but…”Gary Jeremy's voice was a bit above whispers as he tried to at least hold a little ground for himself but he was immediately interrupted by Lord Larry Harold.“Gary, that’s enough. This family has suffered enough loss; we don’t need reckless words making things worse.”His voice was laced with a mixture of authority and anger.Debra Jeremy's face hardened as she looked a
:“Are you being serious right now, Mrs Samantha Jeremy?!”Lord Larry Harold asked almost immediately, his jaw-dropping in surprise.“Isn't the Dark Orbs assassin group the secret company that your father is running in the disguise of a normal company?!”Mr Jeremy Xanderson's voice was laced with a mixture of trepidation and anxiety, he and Lord Larry Harold knew exactly who Lord Andrea was.Taking a deep breath, Mrs Samantha slowly smiled and gazed at Lord Larry Harold and Mr Jeremy Xanderson, “So you two really do remember my dad, Lord Andrea?”“Well, that's good to know.”Mrs Samantha Jeremy added, her voice was a bit maniacal and laughed out loudly into the face of Lord Larry Harold and Mr Jeremy Xanderson.“This isn't funny at all, Mrs Samantha Jeremy, you and I know that your father's elite henchmen are totally out of the question.”“Your father and his elite henchmen were actually sanctioned by the international powers because of the high level of lethality they use whenever th
Debra Jeremy stood beside her mother, crossing her arms, her voice cutting through the tension like a blade. "Dad…please wake up. Max Xanderson isn’t playing games, and neither should we!”“He wants us to attend his mother’s anniversary, and you think that's out of respect?"She gave a mirthless laugh, shaking her head as a sign of her disapproval of whatever Mr Jeremy Xanderson was saying."This is a trap. He’s gathering us together so he can pick us off in one fell swoop.”“And if we just walk into it, we deserve every bit of what he dishes out."Debra Jeremy's voice was laced with a mixture of determination, anger and venom.Mr Jeremy took a deep breath, his eyes flicking from his wife to his daughters, then over to Gary Jeremy before landing on Lord Larry Harold.He looked at his son, Gary Jeremy again, with a pleading expression, as if hoping for at least one ally."Gary, do you honestly think this is the only way? Are we so far gone that we have to call in mercenaries and assas
Two days later, The sky was dark and stormy.The lighting, thunderstorms and thunderclaps added to the intensity of the moment.“General Cobra Claw, they haven't called in yet!”Jack Oniels voice was laced with a mixture of anger and frustration as he stood beside Max Xanderson under the heavy rain.The situation was intense and palpable as Max Xanderson slowly took a step forward and knelt before his mom's grave which he had newly renovated.He had in his hand a burial memorial flower to honor his mother.Slowly he kept the flower and wept bitterly before his mother's grave.“Mom we have really come a long way together, but you were taken away forcibly and I promise you that I will take revenge on everyone involved in this mission and take them all out one by one!”“Mom, do you remember the last time we played under the willow tree by the creek?" Max Xanderson’s voice was barely above whispers, though his face remained stony as he had an unfazed emotion reeking all over him."You sa
Max Xanderson stood still for a moment, his chest heaving as he slowly drew in the damp air.The rain was pounding against his back. His gaze lingered on the gravestone as if seeking some unspoken permission.“They thought they could erase you from my life, Mom.”Max Xanderson said, his voice as cold as steel, his fingers grazed the edge of the polished stone.“But they don’t understand that every breath I take carries your memory, Mom.”“And every move I make will remind them of the price of betrayal.”“Since they have decided to show me no peace and no regard for you Mom, I will definitely make them all pay dearly for everything they have done!”“I will make sure they all beg for mercy but they will see none, they will feel all the pains and sorrows I felt the moment they took you away from me!”“They will finally realize that they should have never killed you, Mom!”Max Xanderson's voice was laced with a mixture of authority, determination and anger.His fist clenched in vexation
Max Xanderson's voice was laced with a mixture of anger and determination.His eyes widened in a show of authority and regulated vexation.Jack Oniels flinched but held his ground, he really didn't want Max Xanderson, the Grand General Cobra Claw to storm the Xanderson's family villa but he knew that Max Xanderson still had the final say in this issue.Slowly he turned and faced Max Xanderson.“General Cobra Claw, and what about the people who care about you?”“The ones who are still alive?”“Your friends, your allies…what happens to them when you burn everything down just to make a point?”Jack Oniels voice was laced with reason and analytical thinking.Max Xanderson's lips curled into an obvious smile.“You think I haven’t thought about that? You think I don’t lie awake at night knowing the risks?”“But some things, Jack Oniels, are bigger than one man’s survival.”“This isn’t just about me or you. It’s about justice, about making sure the Xandersons know that every action has conse