TW: Suicide; Self-harm Rui hid the heirloom inside their walk-in closet. Now that she's in the safest room of their house, she's trying to open the golden safe. Chase walked in and saw Rui crouching at the corner of the room, trying to open the safe box. “What's that, love?” “It's our family heirloom. Karina warned me that her uncle wants my grandpa's drug so I'm trying to figure out what kind of drug it is,” she answered seriously as she turned the safe dial. “Her uncle? Justice secretary Saxon Hale? Isn't that the guy who helped you get back here in the country and gave you resources in the university?” “Yeah, he's the guy. He was my grandpa's old student.” Clack The golden safe box opened. There she found a mini journal inside. The initials of her grandfather, H. Y, were elegantly engraved on the brown leather cover of the journal. She flipped it open to see the contents written by her grandpa. She saw scribbles of chemical formulas on the pages. As she skimmed over
Rui went to Eon's school for the quarterly PTA meeting. She wasn't worried about her child's academic performance at all. Eon's a gifted child and his high IQ made school activities easy. What he needs to improve are his interpersonal skills. Eon welcomed his mother at the front entrance of the elementary department with a big smile on his cute face. “Mom, did you know that Teacher Kang showed me your pictures when you were still an elementary student! You look so pretty, mommy~” Rui smiled warmly and pinched Eon's nose. “Oh really?” “Yes! I also saw daddy but he always looks so grumpy that's why I only looked at mommy's picture!” “Then don't be like daddy and learn to smile whenever you're happy.” “I will! I smile a lot because attending class with my classmates is so fun!” The two entered the building filled with a youthful and cheerful atmosphere. Memories of Teacher Sy, Karina's third victim, have vanished completely. Teachers and pupils now moved on with their lives.
The men in black who were scouting the Eno family came back to his boss to report. “Sir, Miss Rui has so many guards with her… Plus she's also with Mr. Eno… It would be difficult for us to be close to her.” “Hmm… I see… Did you inform Lianna that Rui is here?” “Yes, sir. She's on her way to school.” Saxon smirked. “That's good. I believe you know what to do next.” “Yes, sir!” … Rui and Chase sat together with Principal Han and other shareholders. They were watching the event from the bleachers. “Where are the elementary students right now?” Rui whispered to Chase. Chase opened the pamphlet to look at the schedule of events. “They are playing tug of war in the open field. Do you want to go there? Let me go with you.” “No need, honey. Accompany Principal Han here… I'm just going to check on Eon anyway.” “Alright. I'll follow you later. Call me if you need something.” Rui stuffed Eon's change of clothes inside her bag before standing up. “Oh, Mrs. Eno? You're leaving?” “Yo
“Mommy… Why are you crying?” he asked in a panic. Lianna rolled her eyes in annoyance. 'What a gullible kid…' She then embraced her son in a hurry to hide her sour expression. “Rui, won't listen to me… I begged her but she won't listen… My Luke, what should mommy do?” she sobbed. The little boy felt his eyes water as he watched his mother cry in despair. He couldn't grasp what was happening with his mother. He only understood that someone hurt his mother. “Mom–mommy, what should Luke do?” he stuttered. She wiped her tears and forced a smile. “Mommy just wants to talk to Eon… Can you invite him?” “What should Luke tell him, mommy?” “Tell him that his mommy's best friend wants to talk to meet him.” “Yes, mommy!” he exclaimed as he ran towards the elementary department's hall where Eon's chess competition was happening. When he reached the event hall, he watched Eon play with an older and taller opponent. Their chess board was flashed on a screen at the side for the stu
Eon woke up to find his hands tied behind his back in a pitch-black room. He nimbly moved his body in search of a wall or a corner he could lean against. And as he moved his legs on his right side, he felt another body near him. 'Who's with me?' He lightly poked the body using his foot to see if the other person was awake or not. However, even with his continuous poking, there was no response. 'Don't tell me this person is dead?!' In his fear that the body beside him is lifeless, he tries to lean over so that he can feel the person's temperature. And upon contact, he felt that she was quite hot. So he inched closer to wake the person up. “Hey, wake up…” Eon whispered. The little girl beside him tried to move her arms but it was also tied. Though they were inside a dark room, she did not feel scared at all. Especially when she heard the boy's voice, she felt extremely reassured now that he was with her. “Leonard… Help me out, please,” the little girl mumbled. Eon froze
Teacher Kang approached the Eno couple who were peacefully sitting on the bench, watching the high school students compete in volleyball. “Rui, is Eon with you guys? The chess club advisor is looking for him.” Rui frowned. She still hasn't seen her son and hasn't heard from any of his bodyguards either. “He's not with us… I thought he was with your class?" Shaking her head, Teacher Kang denied her assumption. "Then..." Realizing that she had no idea where her son was, she panicked. “Chase, contact his bodyguards!” Chase sighed. The moment that the bodyguards lost sight of Eon, they started to look for him. Of course, Chase was well aware of this. Simply put, he didn't want to worry Rui, so he made the decision to keep quiet and inform her after their son had safely returned. “They are trying to find him as we speak. Don't worry,” he said as he rubbed her back to comfort her. … Saxon Hale's assistant entered the run-down building calmly. There, he was welcomed by the th
Rui's hand trembled as she held onto Chase's phone which was ringing nonstop. She thought that if something bad were to happen to her son, he would immediately call his dad, not her. Eon wouldn't want to worry her so he would definitely call his dad. She knows her son like the back of her hand. And she could only pray that he is safe. But her hopes were completely shattered the moment that an unknown number called her husband. Chase rubbed her shoulders. “Go answer it, honey. It must be Eon.” She nervously pressed the answer button and said, “Hello?” “Am I talking to Rui Yoon?” “Yes, I am Rui Yoon.” “I have your son here with me. If you want to get him back, bring the heirloom that your grandfather gave you. The golden safe box.” Rui felt her chest tighten when she heard that someone kidnapped her son for their heirloom. She anxiously breathed as she tried to compose herself. She still has to be strong. She could not let herself fall. Not until her son is safe and sound. “I'
“Daddy, mommy!” Eon exclaimed the moment he saw his parents. Cecilia also noticed them so she cutely waved her hand. “Hello, uncle and auntie!” The two kids energetically jumped down from the couch to go over to Rui and Chase's side. Eon then dearly hugged his mother's thighs. Now that he felt his mother's warmth, his anxious heart started to calm down. Cecilia looked at Eon in envy, so she hugged Rui's other thigh. “Auntie~” Rui's fatigue completely vanished upon seeing the two children. She bent down to embrace the two. “You kids have suffered… Mommy's here to take you away, okay?” When the gang leader heard Rui, he looked at her incredulously. 'Are you freaking serious, madam?!' “Yesss~,” the two said joyfully. While Rui was engrossed in the children's tender touch, Saxon Hale entered the room. “Are you done with your reunion, Rui Yoon? Or should I say, Mrs. Eno?” he said spitefully. Hearing Saxon's hostility, Chase immediately brought his wife and the kids behind