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
He whispered to them, “This place is unsafe. I’ll ask someone to take you back home.”Melody tugged on his sleeve. “Daddy, you haven’t answered my question. I won’t leave until you do.”Harold almost burst into tears again. “Daddy, is it true that you don’t remember us anymore? You don’t want to remember us?” He Sobbed. “Daddy, you’re wicked. Mommy has taken great pains to look for you, but you don’t remember us anymore… Daddy, if you drive us out, you will regret your decision… You’ll regret it…”Terry felt as if his heart was pricked with a knife. He did not want to put the children in danger. Besides, he had to find out what exactly had happened.If he returned to his family before finding out the truth, things like this might happen again in the future. He might not be able to save them.“Don’t cry.” He wiped off Harold and Melody’s tears. “After I finish my business, I’ll visit you—”“You lie to us!” Harold sobbed loudly. “You don’t remember Melody and me, you can’t possibly
“Daddy, I don’t want to leave.”“Daddy, I’m not finished eating yet.”Harold and Melody spoke unanimously. They stared pitifully at Terry with tears in their eyes. Terry’s cold heart melted to something warm and soft.He said softly, “Finish the food first and then go home. Take your time…”Adina stood at the side, clearly stunned.It wasn’t surprising that her children had addressed him as their father. What shocked her was that he responded to them.When she had told him the truth, he had doubted her. ‘Why did he suddenly accept Melody and Harold calling him Daddy?’Harold tugged on Adina’s clothes and whispered to her, “Daddy said we can address him as Daddy as long as there are no outsiders around.”Harold said with a happy gleam in his eyes. He had lost his father once. Now that he had found his father again, he realized how blissful and safe he felt with his father protecting him.Adina stared at Terry in disbelief. Terry looked up and glanced at her. When their gazes me
When they arrived at the entrance, Mrs. Cook asked softly, “Louis, who is that lady?”“She is Boss’ business partner,” Louis said formally. “Boss has some official business to discuss with Ms. Daugherty, so he doesn’t have time to talk with you. Mrs. Cook, it’s best that you head home.”Mrs. Cook turned around and glanced a final time at the dining hall before leaving in resignation.After her silhouette vanished from sight, Adina asked, “Is she the one who claims to be your mother?”Terry nodded. “Thus far, I don’t know what her true motive is. I’ll neglect her for the time being. She’ll naturally reveal her true colors by the time we are done with this mess.”Adina was relieved as long as Terry was wary of the Cook family.She pursed her lips. “Be careful with everything you do. If you need my help, just let me know. I will take them home now.”The children, who were done with their food now, rose from their seats obediently and stood beside Adina, one on each side of her.Duk