Even though Micah was puzzled, he didn't ask further. However, the grandmother he had never seen still piqued his curiosity. Now that Jacqueline was asking Serenity about it, Micah also looked at Serenity expectantly.Serenity pondered for a moment and said, "Your grandmother... well, Mommy doesn't know where she is. She left home one day and never came back. Maybe she got lost."She could only reveal this much for now. She didn't want the children to be exposed to the darkness and reality of the adult world too early.Jacqueline immediately became anxious. "Grandma got lost? Then we have to find Grandma! We can't leave her all alone outside!"As the little girl spoke, tears welled up in her eyes. Serenity gently touched her daughter's head and said, "Okay, Daddy and Mommy will find Grandma."In fact, she knew that Jackson had been searching for his mother's whereabouts over the years. However... that woman seemed to have disappeared without a trace, as if she had gone with the wi
The hair was for the Valor family to conduct a DNA test so that they knew the note was telling the truth.Serenity's heart sank, and Mr. Knot asked nervously, "Madam, do you think it's real?""I... I don't know. I'll have to call Jack! And Mr. Knot, please prepare the car. I need to go out right away," Serenity instructed."Yes, Madam" Mr. Knot replied.The two children approached Serenity curiously. Jacqueline still looked confused and didn't quite understand, but Micah obviously understood. His little face was tense."Mommy, have you found our little brother?" Micah asked, automatically assuming the lost child was his younger brother."Maybe," Serenity said. "Mommy needs to go out for a while. You and Jackie stay home, okay?""Will our little brother be safe?""He will. Mommy will make sure of that!" Serenity reassured him.Serenity told the driver to head to Caden's house. Along the way, she called Jackson and gave him a brief account of the situation. Jackson said, "Don't
However, this sympathy had now turned into intense pain. When the car arrived at the apartment building where the Jenkins family lived, Serenity nearly jumped out of the car as she rushed towards the stairs.The Jenkins family lived in an old building that had no elevator, only stairs. They lived on the fifth floor. As Serenity dashed to the fifth floor, she heard yelling voices coming from one of the households."Kidnapped? Who would kidnap an orphan? What would anyone gain from kidnapping that kid? You're just conspiring with that brat to trick us to get your hands on your father's money, aren't you? Listen here, you little brat, that money belongs to your father and I. It'll never be yours!"The soundproofing in this old building was not that good, so Serenity could hear the sharp and mocking voice of Yara Jenkins, Caden's foster mother, very clearly."I saw someone drag Caden into a car with my own eyes! Caden was kidnapped!" came the anxious and worried voice of Cynthia Jenkin
But the expected pain did not arrive. Instead, Serenity heard Yara's cry of anguish, "My arm... my arm’s gonna break..."Logan Jenkins came out of the house at that moment and saw a strange man gripping his wife's arm tightly, while his wife's face turned red like a pig's liver as she cried out in pain."Who... who are you people? Let my wife go!" Logan screamed.But the stranger holding Yara's arm remained unmoved, completely ignoring Logan. He looked at the handsome man standing next to him, as if he was waiting for that man's orders.The handsome man was dressed in a neat suit, looking elegant yet stern. Logan naturally realized that was the person in charge. He said to the man, "Release my wife immediately or I'm gonna call the cops.""Go ahead," Jackson said as he gave Logan a chilling glare, and that glare gave Logan a sense of fear and trepidation.Serenity was surprised to see Jackson arrive so quickly. Her eyes instantly turned teary. "Jack... Caden really was kidnapped!
The crowd around them dispersed, and he heard the sound of footsteps going down the stairs. The doors of all the neighboring apartments in the hallway were tightly shut. Soon, not a single one of his neighbors remained in the corridor."Who... who are you people?" Logan asked with a trembling voice.Looking at Logan coldly, Jackson said, "I'm Caden's father, Jackson Valor!"Logan and Yara were shaken to the core!The ordinary apartment building was tightly surrounded by a group of people wearing black suits. Downstairs, the onlookers discussed and speculated about what was happening.On the fifth floor where the Jenkins family lived, it was eerily quiet. There was a bodyguard standing at almost every stairs, yet no one made a sound. If anyone were to pass by at this moment, they would probably think that something big was happening.In the Jenkins' living room, Yara was in excruciating pain, but she didn't dare make a sound lest she angered the man sitting on the couch.Who cou
"Will the kidnappers want a lot of money? On TV shows, kidnappers always ask for money when they kidnap somebody, so… Will you have enough money? If you don't, I'll give you all my money. I still have the inheritance from my mom. I'll talk to the lawyer. If he can give it to me in advance, I can save Caden," Cynthia spoke up, timidly and naive. "Do you know who they are? They've got so much money and don't care about your money! Caden is lucky to have them as his parents!"Cynthia ignored Yara and focused on Serenity. She did not know who Jackson was or how much power the Valor family had in Solaria, but she knew they were the only ones who would save Caden!"We'll prepare the money. Cynthia, don't worry," Serenity promised, pulling Cynthia into her arms. Cynthia's words made her feel like crying. "I'm sorry… I-I didn't protect Caden well!" Cynthia sobbed. She had been acting strong against her stepmother, holding back her fear and sadness. With Serenity's promise, Cynthia could
It was late at night. Jackson was at the detention center, waiting in the dimly lit visiting room with only a yellow lamp glowing in the dark.A guard brought Walter to the dimly lit room, and Jackson sat in the chair, staring at Walter with cold eyes. The guard who had brought Walter left the room and closed the door, leaving Walter and Jackson alone.Jackson began to speak. "You knew I was coming.""I didn't know. But since you're here, you must have questions for me," Walter replied with a small smile.Jackson stared straight at Walter, getting right to the point. "You knew that Caden is my child. Who else knew?" Anyone would have felt pressured by Jackson's sharp gaze, but Walter looked nonchalant. "I don't know what you're talking about, Mr. Valor." "You don't understand?" Jackson got up and strode to Walter, grabbing him by the face and slamming him to the table. He messed Walter up pretty badly. "Caden is my son. Who else knew? What was your purpose when you took Caden
Jackson studied Walter's reaction and noticed the subtle hint in his body language at the mention of Jenny's name. Walter's body stiffened only for a short moment, but it was enough for Jackson.Jenny Hall! So she knew about Caden, his son with Serenity. Was it Jenny who kidnapped the boy?After all these years, the police and the Valor family had never found Jenny. Walter must have played a key role in keeping Jenny's whereabouts a secret. Jenny had no connections or power. How could she hide for so many years without any help? Jackson let go of his hands, straightening up. "If anything happens to my son, I'll send you to hell!" he said, glaring at him with cold eyes.Walter shuddered at Jackson's icy voice. The current Mr. Valor reminded him of who he was before meeting Serenity—the cruel, decisive, and ruthless Mr. Valor. The kind of heir Master Zack wanted.Walter wondered if it was good or bad for Mr. Valor's cruel side to be showing again, all because of the child. Serenity