We've been staying at the Knight Palace for a few weeks now. I avoid meeting with them because I want to avoid making a scene. I also try to keep the three of us from becoming tense. Not only that, but I don't want my cousins, our parents, to feel we have a problem. Itโs enough that only Erin knows the secret.I just focused on my children and the job I had left behind.Claire and I rebuilt a bar to continue the business I started in the province.Except for my sister, itโs been fine in the few weeks we've been here. Iโm donโt know what made her so angry once I returned. Do I no longer may live here? I am a member of this family. She can never deny that I am a knight.I didnโt return to destroy their family; I returned because I know I still have a responsibility as a knight, and I also want my children to know who I am.โMs. Scarlett,โMy secretary entered my office as I looked up at the door.โDo you need anything?โ I asked of my secretary. She entered and bowed before proceeding to
We arrived at the Knight Palace, and I parked Claireโs car outside the mansion and went inside.I looked at the entire Knight with a mix of frustration and concern. The Stones have also arrived; maybe they are helping with what happened to the chairperson. So, I approached them and gained their attention.โAre you all okay?โ I asked. My cousins came up to me.โThe chairperson was ambushed, and our other personnel died, TSK,โ said Sandro. Sandro Knight is the son of uncle Alejandro.โSomeone informed us that our enemies were planning to ambush the chairperson, so we moved him to another car,โ Rios Knight explained. He is one of the most mysterious of us, but he is gentle with his female cousins. He is Erin's younger brother and the family's second child.โI canโt believe he can do this to the chairperson! Is there something we did wrong? To avenge us?โ asked Lux. She is a beautiful and strong woman. She is the daughter of Aunt Amelia Knight.I took a deep breath, rubbed Lux's hand, and
SCARLETTโs POVWhat is he doing here?โLetโs talk,โ Dominic suggested. He pulled me before I could complain, which startled me.โLet go! Let me go!โ I yelled, annoyed, as he drew me in, and my eyes widened as I noticed weโd entered my room.When he pushed me against the door, f-ck, I closed my eyes. โWhatโs the problemโโ I was taken aback when he brought his face closer to mine, and I kept my mouth shut.I closed my eyes because I thought he was going to kiss me, but when I heard a thud on my sideโฆ I opened my eyes to see that he was holding back his anger and his fist was at the door. As Dominic bowed, I looked at him.โWhy?โ he asked. I was taken aback and didnโt know how to react.I donโt want him to hear my heartbeat because I donโt want him to know heโs still in my heart after five years. Not only that, but I canโt get him out of my head, maybe because of my children.โWhy, why did you leave me?โ he asked. I bit my lower lip and turned away from him. โCould you please answer me?โ
THIRD POVDominic sighed as he left Scarlettโs room. He would explain everything to Scarlett if he could. But not yet because he must first protect his family.Dominic was taken aback when he noticed Sophia waiting for him. He ignored her, but she didnโt stop bothering him.โWhat are you doing over there?โ asked Sophia. He would rather not look at the woman.โItโs none of your business,โ said Dominic as he walked down the stairs, but Sophia followed him. He was irritated because the woman was following him. She always impedes his every move.โIt is! I am your fianceโ Sophia exclaimed, still following Dominic.Dominic exhaled and looked at Sophia. โKeep in mind, youโre just my fiance,โ he said.Dominic went outside the knightsโ mansion to his parentsโ house, since he was sad when he got home to his house because his wife was not with him. And he might recall their memories.But Sophia stopped him as he was about to open his car door.โAre you leaving? I'm still here!โ Sophia exclaimed.
SCARLETT'S POVDominic found why I left without telling him a few days ago. Maybe thatโs all he can know because I would rather not give my children hope that their long-broken family will rebuid.Dominic constantly looks for my kids when he visits the mansion, but I donโt let him near them. And I know my children are aware of the situation.Am I selfish for what I did? I donโt want my children to suffer in the end. Iโll be the only one who suffers, but donโt let them. Sophia could also hurt my children again, which I cannot allow happening.And I donโt want any trouble because I came home for my family, not our past.I just held my head because I didnโt know what else to do. Iโm not sure what I can do to protect everyone. In addition, I also spent time at work with my children. Nothing else came to mind but my responsibilities as a daughter and a mother.Dominic approached me several times, but I kept walking away. Because I have the feeling that Sophia is watching my every move, and
SCARLETTโs POVโW-what are you planning, huh?โ I asked, punching him again, and he put me down, so I tried to escape, but he grabbed my hair.โWhere are you going?โ he asked, smirking. I glared at him and struggled again in his grip. โAre you going to report? To whom? To your weak cousins?โ he laughed. I just stared at him, and he was about to touch my face, which I avoided.He's disgusting. I loathe him. I thought I could ask him to leave, but he doesn't know how to listen.โWhat do you really need? Why do you need to involve our chairman?โ I asked, but I stopped when I remembered something, so I turned to face him. โHe's not your target! It's me!โ I said, grabbing his arm and throwing him to the ground.And I adjusted my clothes and combed my hair before returning my gaze to Gino. โOh, Iโm right, aren't I? The men wonโt chase me if the chairman is the target.โ I said, and grabbing his collar. โWhy, huh? Why am I your target? How did you know Iโm back?!?โ I yelled, tightening my grip
SCARLETT's POVWhen we got back to the mansion, I couldnโt get what had happened out of my head, and Iโm still confused about who was planning to kill me, and the chairperson needs to be involved here.I just sighed and unbuckled my seatbelt because I needed to rest and see my kids.โVen, are you sure youโre okay?โ Hill asked, and I nodded. He stepped out of the car and opened the door for me. Before I got out of the car, I grabbed my bag.โGet some rest, Ven,โ said Hill as he helped me in walking towards the mansion. โIโm going to see them because I would rather not be late for the party,โ said Hill. I just shook my head because our cousins werenโt here, and I donโt know where they took Gino.Dominic never showed up again after what happened, and I believe he was still angry.When we walked through the door, Lux and Ara were already waiting for us. I looked at Hill, who just shrugged.โScarlett, what happened to your face?!โ asked Ara in surprise when she noticed the bruises on my f
When I woke up, I was dumb because I had fallen asleep crying. Iโm still processing what happened last night, so I just hugged myself because I didnโt know what else to do. Iโm even more annoyed with myself because I donโt know what happened to me last night, and apart from what Hill says about my eyes being empty. Especially Youngโs claims he was just paid to kill me. I wonder if I had a powerful enemy before, and theyโre just turning on me now that theyโve heard Iโm back in the palace, or was it because of our missions at the time. F-ck.I rubbed my face and stood up to get dressed because I donโt feel like going to work right now and would rather rest. When I remembered what had happened to my parents and Sophia, I froze once more, and Iโve noticed mom avoiding dad because theyโre arguing.Is this related to what happened to me, and that I left, telling no one? I sat on the bed, staring at the photo of the four of us. I took it, caressed it, and smirked when I noticed we look li
12 years later...SCARLETTโs POVโMom, weโve arrived!โโOMG! I canโt wait to go shopping!โโAre you going shopping again?โโKJ!โBecause I could hear Carrie, and Taraโs voices, I removed my sleeping mask. We left the country a long time ago and are now returning. Because Claire is pregnant with her third child and wants me to be her youngest childโs godmother. Even though she was old, she still had a child.I assumed Erin was the one she was going to marry because my cousin and Claire had an affair as well, but their relationship didnโt work out, so it was best for them to just split up. Erin is glad that Ander is now with him. Gosh, Erin and Rios are the same. Poor uncle Eros, no one will even extend his race.โMom.โIn shock, I jumped and hit Agustin. Iโm also confused why heโs taller than his father. He is obviously not 18 years old.โAre you all right?โI nodded and gripped his arm. He also did not inherit his fatherโs mischievousness, as it appears, he inherited it from brother C
While Scarlett continues to search for Ferdinand.โFerdinand!โ she yelled, shooting at those on display throughout the quarters. โYou asshole! Get out! Face me!โ she yelled as she blew up the build with the last of the bombs.Scarlett came to a halt when she heard a helicopter. Her eyes widened, and she peered out the window, but it surprised her when she saw Ferdinand dragging the chairman Knight.โGrandpaโฆโ Scarlett whispered as she walked up to the window, grabbed the leashโs hook, and climbed out. โYou canโt run away, Ferdinand!โ she exclaimed as she ran towards her last opponent. She took a stone and threw it at Ferdinandโs head.โAre you going to run away?!? Arenโt you tired of running away over and over?!?โ Scarlett yelled, grabbing her gun from her boots.โI will not let you live! I will send Verno to hell!โ Ferdinand yelled, pointing his gun at Verno.Scarlett came to a halt as she noticed chairman Knight struggling to breathe. She tightened her fist, prepared her gun, and sh
THIRD POVWhile the other Knights are fighting against Ferdinandโs vigorous men. A group of choppers stopped them, all of which carried their family's logo.โRios!โโWhat are you doing here, Dad?โโI donโt want to be late for the party! Iโm not Eronus with arthritis!โRios shook his head because he knew their father was a nasty.โDad has arthritis?โ asked Eron, his eyes widening. Aaron smacked him.โYouโre crazy! Dadโs just busy at work!โ Aaron exclaimed. โBecause youโre entrusting your job to our father!โRios shook his head as his cousins and their parents gave him a headache.โDad!โRios winced as his younger sister hugged their father. He sighed and told his companions that now was not the time for them to reunite.โThere are more foes, idiot!โ he exclaimed.Eros grabbed his chest and Alessandroโs shirt.โAl, whatโs the matter with Rios? Carlito is his father!โโFโck off! Donโt pull on my shirts.โRios screamed rudely and left his cousins and their parents because it would only ge
SCARLETTโs POVI took a deep breath and began organizing the items we were going to bring. I'm eager to get to Ferdinandโs quarters and anxious about my grandfather, mother, and children.So, I grabbed the necklace Carrie had given me and closed my eyes, not knowing what to do first. My plans are no longer being carried out. Damn. I clenched my fists and reloaded my weapons because I wanted to confront Ferdinand myself.I only came to a halt when I heard shouting.โShouldnโt we tell Scarlett the truth right now? Do we need to wait for her to remember?โI frowned and moved closer to the door to look at them. I noticed they were arguing.โAraโฆโโYou donโt get it; tell her the truth! Scarlett is in too much pain!โโAra is right; I was mistaken in blaming everything on Scarlett because I forgot that our family and Ferdinand had a long history of conflict.โBecause of what I heard, my eyes widened, and I covered my mouth. What does Dianne mean? Ferdinand and our family have been in conflic
THIRD POVโHow did the chairman go missing? They said heโd be here, so how did he go missing?!โโI donโt know,โ Lux shrugged, โbut mom told me the chairman didnโt get on the chopper that was prepared for him.โScarlett frowned at Lux, knowing she had a hint, but not wanting to act either.โScarlett is right! This is a trap!โ Ara yelled.They all looked at Scarlett, confused, because she had said that it would set a trap for their grandfather.She came to a halt and frowned at her cousins.โDonโt tell me you had doubts about me?โ she asked. Except for Rianne, her cousins all turned away.โMaybe? Everything is happening because of you,โ said Rianne, glaring at Scarlett.It took a back, Scarlett and looked at her cousin. Rios scolded the younger sister.โRianne, shut up.โRianne shook her head and approached Scarlett, pointing to her. โDonโt protect her! Donโt defend her! We all know why this is happening in our family because of her!โ she yelled as Rios pulled her away, but she struggle
I was about to return to our hotel room when my name was called.โScarlett.โWhen I saw him, I turned and frowned. โYou said weโd just meet at the fiesta,โ I said. He shook his head and grins.โDamn that bitch! She follows me everywhere!โI came to a halt because it seems he was bringing up Sophia. That's why, when I saw Jaguar, he was with someone else, just so Sophia wouldnโt think anything was mistaken. Sheโs annoying!I just sighed and shook my head. โSo, what do you need from me?โ I asked. He turned around and motioned for me to follow him into a hotel room.I raised an eyebrow, but I just followed him in case he had a new lead to help Erin escape.I examined the room because it resembled the one he had booked. โHmmโฆโ I sat on the bed, staring at him.โDo you have a new lead to help my cousin in escaping?โ I asked. He sat on the sofa as raising his hand.โHmmโฆ before that, I know you heard everything from Andre.โI came to a halt and nodded to him. Is there anything else I need t
SCARLETTโs POVI woke up because of the sunlight after being in my room for several days. Iโm not sure what Iโm afraid of. To find out the truth, or where will my anger lead me? I shook my head, not sure.Perhaps Iโm just worried about Erin, as well as the fight between Rios and me. He makes some sense. I just sent too much in the gust of my emotions, and perhaps out of frustration, I aimed my anger at him.And could my dreams be linked to what happened then, besides the fact that Grandma was killed? Is that why Mom did everything, just to make sure I didnโt remember? But if I donโt remember everything, I wonโt know who killed Grandma or what happened.When my phone rang, I came to a halt and stretched before reaching for my phone to answer who was calling.โWho is this?โ I asked on the other line, as I was not in the mood. I recognized the laugh. I frowned and looked at the number, but I didnโt save it.โWhat do you need, and why did you call right now?โHe laughed as if he were happ
SCARLETTโs POVIโm uncertain if anything will change or if I will change.They have been very protective of me since I was a child. Particularly, my mother. They donโt let me play with other kids, and they also donโt let me be alone in the mansion.It started when I woke in the hospital. I felt nothing else, and I thought it was stupid that my family was always worried about me.I couldnโt talk for a few days, and I saw my cousins practicing for something I donโt understand. They invited me several times, but I declined each time. All I know is that I need to be alone. I donโt want to talk to anyone, and I donโt want to hear anything.They stated I had changed. I am no longer Scarlett, the cheerful and dumb child who didn't understand what they were up to.I also feel like I forgot something, and Iโd like to know why I was in the hospital and what I was doing there. So, I tried to talk to mom about it, but she always avoids the topic, as if sheโs hiding something.That situation playe
Ander grabbed her as she struggled to get close to Erin. โLet me go! Who are you?!?โ yelled Scarlett, but Ander was still attempting to pull her away.โIโm going to get Erin back! Let me go!โ she screamed, but Ander wouldnโt let her go.They also felt that someone was following them, so Ander quickly covered Scarlettโs mouth. โIf you donโt want them to catch you, stay quiet,โ Ander whispered. Scarlett remained silent because her protest was pointless because they were already far away.When they couldnโt hear anyone else, Ander dragged Scarlett out of the building. They saw Jaguar waiting for them.โScarlett.โSomething took a back jaguar when he saw Scarlett, who was silent along with Ander.โMaster, Iโll help,โ Ander said to Jaguar as he assisted Scarlett in getting into his car. โIโll look after Erin,โ he added. Jaguar raised his eyebrows and smirked.โAre you still madly in love with him?โAnder turned away from Jaguar. โMaybe. Go, leave this building.โJaguar tapped Ander on the