Following the original plan, Yuna and her two children left the city successfully. They traveled to Orbit City by plane. Then, they took a connecting flight at the neighboring country's international airport.It took them almost ten hours in total.It was close to 10:00 pm when they finally landed in Phoenix City, Waleston. Phoenix City remained warm all year round with mild weather. While waiting to disembark, they took off their down jackets, wearing only long-sleeved shirts or lightweight jackets.When Natalie first saw Cedric, she rushed toward him cheerfully. "Uncle Cedric!"Cedric smiled and lifted her up. "Little lady, did you miss me?""Of course! Uncle Cedric, we finally meet again!""That's right." Cedric pinched her nose and then smiled at Yuna. She was holding Nathaniel's hand and walking toward them. "Surra, welcome home," he said. "Yes, we're back."They traveled through the city in several cars. About twenty minutes later, they arrived at Yuna's villa. A
Cedric knew Yuna was stubborn, and he could not convince her otherwise. Even if she agreed to rest for two days, he might still find Yuna at the institute tomorrow."Suit yourself, but remember that your health is the top priority here," Cedric said.Yuna intertwined her fingers and placed her hands on her knees, looking serious. "Cedric, any progress on teacher's situation in Flokstra?""Not yet. The research this time is quite complex, so it's taking a bit longer. Don't worry," Cedric replied calmly.Yuna's expression darkened slightly as she observed the change in his expression. She hadn't noticed anything amiss when she asked the same question before. Now that she knew there was a problem, she could tell there was a significant issue from Cedric's expression.She took a deep breath and asked, "Cedric, are you hiding something from me?""What?" Cedric raised an eyebrow."Is something wrong on his side?""I wouldn't be in the mood to sit here and talk to you if something i
The previous chat group was gone and was now replaced by another one. Sherry: "Yuna, Ashton and Yvan came to my studio asking where you are a few hours after you left."Harry: "They came to me as well."Yuna frowned and sent a reply: "Just ignore them."She didn't want to get involved with Ashton any further, hoping he would move on and find someone else to marry. As for Yvan, since she was back in the country, all connections between them should be severed.She did not want to carry the weight from Jefton State here. Harry: "Yuna, Kiara said that Yvan left the company to her and intends to travel overseas as well. I think he is coming for you." Yuna's expression darkened. Sherry: "So now he is following you everywhere. Why wasn't he doing that back then?" Harry: "Yuna, if you wish to stay away from him, you better be prepared." Yuna: "Sure. I will."After a brief chat with them, Yuna turned off her phone. She took a shower and then lay down on the bed, feeling bo
The Baywater Institute was sponsored by the Edwards family. It was a top-tier institution that gathered the best talents and equipment. It was the dream workplace for any researcher, both in aspects of environment and remuneration. News of Yuna's return had long spread throughout the institute. Everyone welcomed her at the door, to which she responded with a smile. The team spirit here was much stronger than at West Drew Institute. After all, the researchers didn't see one another as competitors and worked together to deliver results. "Surra, I've missed you. You are finally back." Anya Turner gave her a big hug. "How can I not come back? I missed you guys," Yuna said. Charles Parker snorted. "At least you still remember us. Otherwise, we're going to have to ignore you."Mike Johnson nodded. "That's right."Yuna placed her hand on her chest. "I guess I came home just in time, then."Everyone burst into laughter.Cedric stood behind them and said, "Alright, everyone. Tim
Yuna instantly knew her teacher must have encountered trouble in Flokstra.She wore a solemn expression with a mix of concern and anger in her eyes. "Why didn't he tell me if he's in trouble?"Carl sighed and took a sip of his coffee. "You were in Jefton State.""But I'm back now.""I'll tell you the truth. The situation with Master Eastin is a bit complicated right now. "For the time being, we've confirmed that he's safe. We just need to figure out how to bring him back," Carl explained patiently. "So, you don't need to worry about his safety," he finished.Yuna remained anxious. "How could this happen? Didn't he choose to go to that research institute? Wasn't there any investigation into whether the institute had any problems before he went?""Well, initially, that research institute was indeed fine. It's just that we didn't know there was a change in management a year ago. "They never announced it, so no one knew. They deceived Master Eastin into going there. Plus, they'
The moment Yuna and Jeremiah met, she immediately told him to pause the investigation regarding the situation in Hultic for now."Huh? Ms. Feron, do you want me to go to Flokstra and look into Master Eastin's situation first?" Jeremiah asked."Yes." Yuna's expression was grave. She added, "Carl told me about the organization that abducted my teacher. It's called the Black Crown Organization. They're holding him captive and are forcing him to work for them."Can you look into this organization for me?" she asked. Jeremiah was surprised. "I'm not sure what I can do if even Carl Edwards fails to find anything.""Just do your best," Yuna said eagerly."Miss Feron, you're not thinking of rescuing Master Eastin on your own once I locate him, are you?" Jeremiah asked while looking at her. He added, "I haven't looked into Black Crown Organization before. But I did hear about them during my time in Barocia. "This organization is different from ordinary criminal gangs. It garnered a
Not long after the call, Jeremiah angrily started contacting people in the black market. He also posted a job listing. Due to the extremely lucrative commission, the post garnered worldwide attention. Meanwhile, in Flokstra, Yvan, Lucian, and their team had checked into a guesthouse. They needed some time to conduct their investigation and make their plan. Shortly after Jeremiah's job listing went up, Gabriel brought them the news."This is a message that was just posted," Gabriel placed a computer in front of them. "You might not think anything of it, but wait until you see who posted it."Lucian paid attention to the name and exclaimed, "Jeremiah Xavier?"Gabriel nodded.It had drawn Yvan's attention as well. "Hasn't Jeremiah been working with Yuna all this time? He hasn't taken any other jobs recently, and now he's spending fortunes to hire hackers. Doesn't it seem strange to you?" Gabriel continued.Lucian grew suspicious as well. "Did Yuna told him to do this?""Why
There was no progress in the investigation. Thus, Yuna had no choice but to wait quietly for Jeremiah's updates. She had resumed her work at Baywater Institute and was kept quite busy.During her breaks, she would chat with Harry and the others. Her colleagues relentlessly requested for a gathering, so Yuna took them out for dinner.Anya held her arm and said, "Surra, how was it in Jefton State?""Well, I grew up in Jefton State, so I'm quite familiar with it. It's just that I haven't been there in a few years, and there have been some significant changes.""Your friends must be there, right?""Yes.""Now that you're back, your friends must miss you a lot.""It's okay. We've already made plans. They'll visit me during New Year.""New Year? That's great!"Yuna nodded with a smile.They chatted and laughed as they entered the restaurant and were led to their private room. Once everyone had entered and the door was about to close, a woman was walking past outside. She excl