He said indifferently, “Elder Murphy, please settle them down first. We’ll continue to talk about this after my recovery.”Elder Murphy heeded his instruction and let Elder Elliot make the arrangement.“You may go now,” Terry dismissed Elder Murphy.Elder Murphy stole a glance at the bathroom before he whispered, “This is the information from the investigation about the spy. I recommend you read it now.”Terry’s eyes narrowed. He opened the documents. A dozen names appeared on the first page. He noticed a Cairnstanian called Adina Daugherty.“Adina is the beautiful woman who appeared in Hestia Border recently…” whispered Elder Murphy. “She’s the special spy from Cairnstan. She came to obtain resources from our area…”“Got it.” Terry closed the document. “Get out.”Elder Murphy’s eyes flashed. His duty was to inform Terry of things like these. If Terry trusted him or not, it wasn’t part of his job to find out. Elder Murphy looked down and left Terry’s room.After Adina finished
Adina tried to calm herself.She sucked in a deep breath. “They can fake the paternity test report. But they can’t deny the mutual attraction between two people. Don’t you admit that you’re attracted to me? You’re attracted to me not because of my pretty face, but because of our love for each other. You’re my husband, and I’m your wife. We have four adorable children together…”She took out her phone and showed him the photo of his four children. When Terry looked at the picture of the children on the phone, the smile on their faces stung his eyes.For a moment, he felt as if someone had pricked his heart, and an excruciating pain spread through his limbs…She was right. They could fake the paternity test report, but they could not fake their emotions…Thoughts became jumbled in Terry’s mind.“Boss, Elder Dorien requests to see you.”The bodyguard at the entrance knocked on the door and reported to Terry.Terry took back the documents. “I’ll assign someone to investigate the ma
Elder Dorien trembled slightly. “W-What are you talking about? I don’t understand what you’re saying.”“How about I assign several people to conduct a search at your house?” Terry sounded icy. “Auguste was cheated over a few decades because he couldn’t understand the accounts, but this doesn’t mean I’m as ignorant as him! I can turn a blind eye to the money you’ve misappropriated when Auguste was in power. But you’ve embezzled a billion dollars within a month since I took over Auguste’s position. This will make up a total of ten billion dollars in a year! It’s no wonder the Black Party is getting worse every day. it’s all because of people like you committing such a deed in the middle of it!”Elder Dorien was caught off guard. Terry’s words stabbed him like an ice dagger. Elder Dorien could not find an excuse to defend himself, and he was so scared that he trembled uncontrollably. Meanwhile, Elder Murphy who had been standing by the side went up to them. “Is there any misunderstand
The internal turmoil of the Black Party soon made local news.“According to the news report, Elder Dorien from the Black Party was exposed for his corruption and was removed from his position. He is raising money to make up for the amount he had misappropriated…”“Meanwhile, Elder Murphy and Elder Elliot failed to perform their duties with due diligence. They have made a big blunder during their tenure, so they are currently under investigation…”“From the surface, the Black Party seemed to be undergoing an adjustment of power division. Truth is that the odds between the newly appointed leader and the elders intensifies…”Adina looked gloomy as she watched the news report on the television.Even as an outsider, she could feel the tension of the situation within the Black Party. Duke, its leader, must be feeling it even worse than her. He was living on edge.“Addy, I know what you’re thinking.” Flint switched off the television. “If Duke is entirely in control of the Black Party,
“I’m afraid it won’t be that easy.” Alden smiled bitterly. “Daddy is the leader of the Black Party. He can’t simply leave his position. He will either die in the middle of the power struggle, or he must whitewash Hestia Border and pass it down to his successor.”The study room fell silent. Meanwhile, Harold and Melody played in the courtyard of the mansion. They were also feeling very down. Melody held a small shovel. Her long and curly eyelashes were wet with tears.“Melody, why are you crying?” Harold put down his toys and looked at his sister, wondering if he could somehow cheer her up.Melody said in a muffled voice, “Harold, I miss Daddy. I miss him so much…”“I miss him too…” Harold sobbed. “But Mommy said Daddy forgot about us. Even if we see him, he won’t remember us…”Melody cried even harder. Tears streamed down her cheeks. “I’ll ask Mommy to bring us to Daddy. Don’t cry…” Harold wiped off Melody’s tears, then he looked for his Mommy.Adina was in the living hall. S
Harold and Melody entered Hestia Border smoothly.“There are many bodyguards over here. It doesn’t look as dangerous as it was made out to be.” Harold looked around and whispered to his sister, “Melody, I’ve checked the map. Daddy is staying at the place over there. Let’s go in.”Melody’s eyes lit up. They ran toward the central mansion area. A military car stopped outside Terry’s mansion. Isabelle was inside the car. She looked angry and resigned.When Auguste was in power, she could enter and leave the mansion freely. After Terry took over, she was blocked from entering the house.As the eldest lady of the Black Party, she was not even allowed to enter the party’s main camp. She felt like she had become a laughingstock to everyone.Isabelle kept a straight face. She said in a deep voice, “Head home now.”She would make Terry kneel and beg for her someday! When the car made a turn, Isabelle noticed two children running from across the street. “Stop the car,” she ordered. S
Isabelle’s bodyguards approached the children. Each of them caught a child, then lifted them in mid-air.Harold struggled. “Witch, let go of us! Let me go! When our Daddy comes out, he’ll avenge us!”Harold always spoke in Cairnstanian language when he was stressed and angry. Isabelle couldn’t understand him. But she guessed the child was cursing and shouting at her. She said icily, “They’re too noisy. Silence them.”The bodyguards heeded her instruction. One of them directed a backhanded slap at Harold. His right cheek turned red.Harold’s eyes widened. He could not believe it.“I guess you have learned your lesson. Be a good boy, okay?” Isabelle went up to Harold and raised his chin. “You look good and energetic. I can send you to my father and you can be his pawn—”Harold bit the back of her hand before she could complete her words.“B*stard, get your teeth out of my hand!”The bodyguards were shocked. They quickly pinched Harold’s jaw and carried him further away.The ba
Terry’s gaze turned icy.Melody shivered in his arms. Tears dropped on her cheeks.Terry felt as if something had scorched his heart, and anger boiled his blood.He leaned down and pursed his lips. He whispered to Melody, “Good girl, you are okay now. Close your eyes.”Melody’s eyes welled up with tears. When she closed her eyes, tears streamed down her face.Terry looked down. “You too. Close your eyes.”Harold closed his eyes obediently.Bang! Bang!Two gunshots rang out and Isabelle cried out in shock.She stared at her bodyguards in disbelief. A moment ago, they were only hurt at the hand and their thighs, but now they were lifeless.Those two were her most trusted bodyguards. They had committed many atrocious deeds for her without question. And now they were dead. “Terry North!” Isabelle screamed. “From now on, you’re my enemy. Just wait and see what future awaits you!”Terry was calm and composed. He said coolly, “Don’t make me wait too long.”He cast a glance at th