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
The kidnappers' goal would usually be a fast, easy payoff. They would have kidnapped a kid for ransom money, but they might not hurt the kid! Serenity could not imagine what Jenny wanted by kidnapping her child. She panicked, terrified that she would never see her child alive again. Would she find nothing but the cold corpse of her child?!"Calm down!" Jackson hugged Serenity tightly. "Our boy will be fine! Nothing will happen to him! Walter said he had trained Caden and taught him a lot of skills. The boy might not let Jenny have her way."Serenity flinched as Jackson told Serenity about Caden's childhood with Walter. She listened, choking back her tears. Why was her child subjected to such inhuman treatment at such a young age?! Caden was the same age as Jackie but had suffered a cruel childhood. While Jackie slept in her arms, Caden had fought and fought, engaged in various fights even with fierce dogs, just for Walter's so-called training to shape a suitable heir for the Valor
Jacqueline and Micah remembered Caden from the park. His fight at the park had left a great impression on the siblings.When Jacqueline discovered that Caden was their long-lost brother, she widened her eyes in surprise, gasping in amazement. Micah was slightly surprised and accepted the news quickly."Mommy! I promise I'll save Caden. He's my brother," Micah said, looking at Serenity with a stern face. As the eldest son, he quickly accepted Caden as his younger brother and naturally took responsibility to protect his younger siblings!"Oh, Micah. I know how you feel, but leave the rest to the adults. You just have to stay home with your sister for a few days," Serenity gently patted Micah's head, her face still sad.Micah blinked. After that, he went to his room without saying anything else, and Jacqueline followed him. Serenity breathed a sigh of relief as she saw the siblings staying together.Serenity had a lot on her mind, occupied with Caden's matter. Although she did not ha
As time ticked, Serenity sat in the chair, watching the footage of Zeke on the computer. Not wanting to miss any details, she paid full attention and observed the surveillance footage carefully. When she recognized the woman approaching Zeke, she stood up with a start, surprising Jackson."What's wrong?" Jackson asked as he hurried to Serenity's side."That woman! It's Jenny!" Serenity pointed at the blurry image of the woman approaching Zeke in the security footage. Serenity recognized Jenny instantly even though Jenny had changed a lot since then. After all, the haunting memories of Jenny constantly tortured Serenity. Narrowing his eyes, Jackson joined Serenity in watching this footage. Serenity froze when she saw Jenny beckoning a child to Zeke.Serenity recognized the boy and remembered him for playing the piano so well on the show the other day. Was he related to Jenny? Could he be Jenny's kid?Why did Jenny take the kid to see Zeke? Could it be... Was the boy Zeke's kid?
Jackson read the reply, his face darkening with fury. He sent another reply, but the kidnappers never answered him."I'll go. Jenny and Zeke seem very determined to get me over there!" Serenity insisted on going. Jackson pursed his lips tightly and said nothing, clearly disagreeing with Serenity."Jack, I'll protect myself, and… I'm still going, even if you disagree. I'll get him back safely. It's the only thing I can do for him as his mother!" Serenity said stubbornly, determined to save Caden. Jackson sighed helplessly, knowing there was nothing he could do to change her mind. He could not go against her wish. At last, he simply said, "Well then, let's take a gamble. If anything happens to you, I'll be with you!" Serenity shook at Jackson's answer. She understood what his words meant—he would die for her!Serenity forced herself to sleep that night. She needed enough sleep to have the strength and energy to save Caden.Jackson slowly fluttered his eyes open after Serenity