“Stop your nonsense, Madam! My wife is not a kidnapper. Why don't you calm your daughter down first so we can hear from her?" Julian asked aloud.
Getting such a challenge, the young mother suddenly swallowed hard. “My daughter is crying because she's afraid of this woman. What else do you want to know? Everything is clear,” she denied hoarsely.
A second later, the woman knelt before her daughter. After draping the camera around her neck, she stroked the child's head.
"Don't worry, Audrey. I won't let bad people come near you again. Now, stop crying."
Instead of subsided, the little girl's sobs grew louder and louder. Without lowering hands from her face, she shook her head.
“Look how scared my daughter is! How could you possibly believe that this woman is not a kidnapper?” the young mother cried with burning eyes.
"Of course the child is scared. She imagines of being scolded badly after coming home from here,” a woman stated from behin
Knowing the reason for the man's panic, Mia was pensive. After a moment of silence, she let out a faint breath. "Sorry, I really didn't mean to make you panic."With a minimal smile, Julian nodded. "It doesn't matter anymore. I know that you just want to help the little girl. But ...," the man gave a pause and raised one finger, "from this moment on, don't leave without telling me. I don't want to go crazy for fear of losing you again.""Okay, I'll remember it well," Mia said, blinking firmly."Don't just remember, Mia, but do it," the man replied while fixing his lover's knitted hat.Through a thin curve of lips, the girl expressed regret. "Okay, I'm not going anywhere without you anymore."“Good,” Julian sighed before pulling the girl's head to meet his lips.As the couple rubbed each other's backs, a woman who had been listening to their conversation suddenly cleared her throat."Sorry to interrupt. But, I don't think i
"Too bad Miss Amber doesn't come down with us. We can talk longer in the cable car,” Mia muttered as she turned to the man walking beside her.“Perhaps, she doesn't want to bother us anymore. Just let her have fun with the snow up there," Julian implied, raising the corners of his lips and stroking the arm of the girl who was no longer wearing her knitted hat. It was not as cold as in the glacier palace anymore."Now, shall we return to the hotel?" the man continued, asking for confirmation.Instead of nodding, the girl just blinked. “If I want to go to the chocolate shop, is there enough time? I promised to bring Cayden lots of chocolate."Pursing his lips, Julian furrowed his brows for a moment. "I don't think it's a problem. While you are shopping, I can find tickets for both of us.”"Good. Then, let's hurry over there! We still have to pack our suitcases, and the train to the airport will also take time,” Mia said
"Is everything ready?" Julian asked after lowering the suitcase from the bed and pulling the handle.“Yes,” Mia answered as she zipped up. “My bag is fuller than when I came here.”While helping his lover lower the bulging suitcase, Julian smiled. "I'm sure Cayden would love to see you open the luggage.""I hope so. Otherwise, I will be very disappointed,” the girl joked before letting out a quick breath. "Let's go home!" she said, nodding confidently. The secretary refused to show the longing that had begun to grow in her heart.Knowing Mia's hidden feelings, the man spontaneously smiled. “After getting married, let's come back here for our honeymoon. We can continue this interrupted journey.”"That's a very good idea, Julian," the girl muttered as she formed a small curve with her lips."Yes, I know," the man sighed while putting his palm behind Mia's waist, signaling the girl to start walking out
"Are you nervous?" Julian whispered as the car they were traveling in had entered the airport area.While tightening her grip, Mia swallowed hard. "A little," the girl answered in a weak voice.Realizing how cold and sweaty his lover's fingers were, Julian tilted his head and put on a shady look. While stroking the back of the girl's hand with his thumb, he said, “Don't worry, Mia. Everything will be fine. Airport security has been tightened and policemen are on guard in several places.”"Sorry, Julian," the girl sighed as she couldn't lie to herself. “There is no way I can assuage this fear. I don't want anything bad to happen to you."Before the man refuted, Mia continued talking. “So let the tension fill my nerves. I need it to be more vigilant.”Realizing that his lover's words were true, the corners of Julian's lips lifted even though they were heavy. "You know what? I can't wait to see you in a wedding dress."
After wetting the throat that was burning with anxiety, Julian wiped the cold sweat on his lover's white face. "Mia," he called hoarsely. "Sorry .... I'm sorry for not taking care of you properly." Instead of answering, the girl kept putting on a dreamy look. She didn't move at all. The eyelids that were raised to the maximum were reluctant to even make a single blink. "Mia?" Julian called in a more slicing voice. Not getting an answer, the man lowered his gaze towards the hole in Mia's shirt. Even though there was no blood flowing, he still felt uneasy. "Can we remove it now?" Julian asked the man who was busy listening to the voice from the small speaker in ear. "We'd better move your wife to a safer place first," the officer replied with a reassuring nod. “Okay,” the CEO sighed while placing his arms under Mia's back and knees. A second later, without waiting for a signal, he picked up the girl. "Where should I take her?"
"Many Face?" Julian sighed with a questioning look."Yes. That's what the woman is called. She can make up her face to be anyone and also frequently change her body weight so as not to be easily tracked. That's why, the international criminal has not been caught yet."Receiving such information, an idea suddenly flashed through Julian's mind. “Is it possible … No Name will imitate that woman's way of changing her appearance?”"That's very possible, Sir. Therefore, I advise you to be careful with everyone. Hire a professional bodyguard to anticipate things that are not expected.”While clenching his jaw, the CEO nodded faintly. "Yes. I have already prepared several people to welcome us at the destination airport.”"That's a very appropriate step," the officer replied in a steady voice. “Keep your vigilance high, Sir. When you return to where your hometown, I can only pray for your safety.”Receiving
"Sorry, Sir. What skills do you have that earned you the nickname 'Sharp Knife'? What do you mean by knife-wielding?” Mia asked timidly."Have you ever heard of knife throwing?" the coated man inquired with a glance.After checking her memory, the girl replied. "What's that?"“Many people call it a form of sport. But, to me, it's a very beautiful art.”Getting such an implied answer, Mia let out a faint sigh. "Is it difficult?""Why did you ask, Mia? Are you interested in learning it?” Julian inquired with an eyebrow raised in surprise."Yes," the girl answered with sparkling eyes. “Won't it be better if we increase our self-defense ability?”“Of course,” the Sharp Knife interrupted before snorting lightly. "Then, how about we start practicing tomorrow?"Getting a warm welcome from the master, Mia spontaneously raised her neck. “Would you like to train me?”"Yes
"Why haven't you gone to work yet?" Max asked when he saw his brother sitting in the side chair."I want to see Mia train first," Julian replied while pointing his index finger at his lover. “Besides, Dad gave me a day to rest before returning to Quebracha. How about you? Why haven't you left?"Receiving a question in reply, Max spontaneously snorted. “Have you lost your mind? I just need to go upstairs to find my office,” the man said, shaking his head faintly. He really couldn't understand his brother's stupidity.“Yeah, I know about that. I mean, why are you here now? Not in that room?” Julian replied curtly."Same with you. I also want to watch my love practice knife throwing,” Max answered, holding the corners of his lips so they wouldn't lift too high. The man didn't want his brother to know that he still felt happy every time he managed to provoke annoyance.Not wanting to drain his emotions, Julian looked