Chapter 101"Hans, give me a breakdown of everything that has happened." Connor said.He and Russo and the chief security officer were all gathered in Connor's home office and as they waited for him to speak, so much tension flowed through their body and they didn't even know what to expect. The tension in the room was palpable, as both Connor and Russo anxiously awaited the outcome of their infant's rescue mission.Hans cleared his throat, his face solemn but with a hint of relief, and began. He knew he needed to get on with this before he finally lost it."Gentlemen, I'm pleased to report that the operation to extract your baby from Michael's mansion went smoothly. We managed to infiltrate the compound undetected, and I can confirm that Michael has no idea about what happened."Connor and Russo exchanged a relieved glance, their shoulders relaxing slightly that Michael hadn't known. They knew they would still battle him one way or the other but they didn't want it to be this soon be
Chapter 102"Connor, I think it's high time you meet members of my family," Annah said.It was the morning after Hans had saved their son and ever since, she had been over the moon because she couldn't believe that she was finally holding her son in her hands. Everytime she looked at him, she couldn't believe that he was here and in the flesh and now that things seemed to have settled down a bit, she knew that she needed to introduce Connor to the people who had stayed with her and took care of her while she was away."That's the people who took care of you while you were away?" Connor asked.Annah nodded. They were sitting over breakfast the next morning as they spoke about it. Early that morning, the baby had been bathed and was still sleeping peacefully in his cot as they ate on the dining table, enjoying the serenity of the compound. This was what Annah had dreamed and hoped for and she was quite happy that she was getting everything he had imagined."Yes, I think you should meet
Chapter 103The day Annah was to introduce her family to Connor finally arrived and to say that she was feeling anxious would be an understatement, she was nervous. She didn't know how it was going to go because she had never done something like this before and to think that her uncle was ready to kill Connor on the spot was another thing entirely.Earlier, she had called her uncle Matt and his wife and had talked to them about coming and the first thing Matt had done as soon as he heard her voice was shout. From his voice alone, Annah could tell that he had missed her terribly and had been increasingly worried when he didn't hear from her after such a long time and hearing her voice now made him happy, sad and angry all at the same time and she completely understood him.Now, they were due to arrive at the mansion in an hour's time and Annah didn't even know how to act because Fred had insisted on coming too."Annah, is everything alright?" Connor asked.She didn't realize that she w
Chapter 104"They are here," Martha said.Together, Connor and Annah made their way out of the room and towards the hallway that led into the living room. It was from there that they would welcome Annah's uncle. With every minute that passed, Annah was becoming increasingly worried because she didn't know how this would turn out. Her uncle could be vengeful when he wanted to be and she knew without any doubt that this had to be one of the moments.Uncle Matt's arrival at the opulent mansion was met with an air of tension that hung thick in the large halls. Annah had told him about her relationship with the billionaire before, but this was his first visit to see it for himself. As he walked through the grand foyer, adorned with priceless art and lavish furnishings, Matt couldn't help but feel out of place."A fucking billionaire but yet an asshole," he spat.Kate placed a hand on his shoulder, trying to calm him down but she could tell that it might not work because Matt was too angry
Chapter 105Annah's heart raced as she hurried to her room to fetch her baby. She knew that showing her precious child to Matt might be the key to mending the strained relationship between him and Connor. If there was one thing she knew about her uncle, it was that he was a sucker for kids and she had a feeling that as soon as he saw her child, things might begin to get better between both of them. Annah had forgiven Connor, and she believed he was trying to change, but Matt's anger had been a heavy cloud over their relationship."Please, let this work." she sighed.With her baby safely cradled in her arms, Annah returned to the living room where Matt and Connor were sitting in tense silence. She gently approached Matt and held out her baby for him to see."Uncle Matt," Annah said softly, "I want you to meet your newest family member."Matt's eyes softened as he looked at the tiny, innocent face in Annah's arms. For a moment, he forgot the anger that had consumed him. The sight of the
Chapter 106Immediately, Connor followed Hans towards the control room. The urgency in the air was a lot and Connor's heart raced as he tried to understand the gravity of the situation. As they entered the control room, Hans wasted no time in telling him the alarming news."Connor, sir" Hans began, his voice tense, "Michael has launched the attack. He broadcasted a message earlier, and we have the footage right here."Connor quickly approached the control panel where Hans had queued up the message. The screen flickered to life, revealing Michael's face, his expression resolute and menacing. The broadcast was chilling, and Connor's jaw tightened as he watched."This is it," Connor muttered under his breath. "Hans, we need to act swiftly. Shut down every major operation we have around the world."Hans nodded, his fingers flying over the keyboard to initiate the shutdown protocols. Lights on the control panel flashed red as systems were deactivated in rapid succession.Connor knew that t
Chapter 107Outside his house, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the front yard, Connor was engaged in a heartfelt conversation with Matt. They stood by the old oak tree that had witnessed countless conversations and confessions over the years and Connor knew that for as long as he was talking to him, things would be better for him.Connor had been nervous about this talk because he knew it was coming one way or the other and now it was here. He felt the weight of responsibility settling upon him. Matt had always been a pillar of support for Annah and he knew that he was one person he could confide in. He had seen Connor and Annah's love blossom, and now, with the arrival of their newborn son, there was an unspoken understanding that things were changing rapidly.Matt's eyes, filled with concern and sincerity, locked onto Connor's and the younger man knew that this was a talk that was long overdue."You know, Connor," he began, his voice carrying the gra
Chapter 108Matt and Kate arrived back to the safe house in one piece and Kate heaved a sigh of relief when she walked through her doors. The visit to Annah's house was enjoyable but she had been scared shitless when Connor arrived to tell them to leave. She knew that it was for her safety and she liked it but this was getting scary for her because she didn't know what it would mean for her and for Annah and now, they had uniformed men all around the place."This feels like we are in the barracks," Matt chuckled.Kate knew what he was doing, he was trying to make the situation more lively and she appreciated it but at this moment, she didn't think that it was appropriate considering the fact that the situation they had in their hands was serious."Yes, we are and if that will keep us safe, I actually welcome it." Kate said.They walked in to see Fred on the couch, drinking a glass of beer. There was a pained look in his eyes and the couple knew what he was thinking of. They had seen t
CHAPTER 183Connor stared at the reflection in the Mirror. The white suit looked spectacular on him. He couldn't help but notice how much he had changed since Annah walked into his life. His eyes seemed to be lighter. He smiled more often and that was a long way from when he used to think that smiling was an exercise. Well, till Annah came in and changed her. He smiled at the thought. She was worth his every smile. Only the thought of her made him feel alive inside and she couldn't wait to spend the rest of his life with her. The door creaked open as Hans, Russo and Marcus walked in. He caught the teasing glint in their eyes and tried not to smile. "How do you feel?" Hans said "How the hell do you think he's supposed to feel? It's his wedding"Russo drawled. Connor almost rolled his eyes. Considering the fact that he didn't like to associate with many people, he considered them friends. Admitting it to himself made him cringe. "I know you can't wait to see her," Hans teased. "Ju
CHAPTER 182Annah felt overwhelmed and slightly shaken from what happened earlier. She couldn't believe that Micheal had attempted to take her away from the love of her life and from her future son. She felt overwhelmed and heavy with exhaustion but at same time she also felt relieved that at least Connor and her son were okay. She wouldn't have had it any other way. She winced as Connor swiped the soaked cotton wool across her bruise tenderly. There was a sort of tension that radiated from him so it didn't take too long to figure out that he wasn't fine. He was more focused on her bruise than at looking at her."You can talk to me. There's no need to keep your emotions away from me Connor" she placed a hand over his arm. "You were about to be hurt, Annah. Micheal was about to take you away from me" he growled lowly and ran a face over his hand in frustration. Annah knew she shouldn't feel relieved at someone's death but she couldn't help it. Micheal wasn't around to torment them any
CHAPTER 181Annah felt drowsy as she woke up. Her head was spinning and the pounding in her head heightened with each movement she made. Her eyes raked over her environment and the panic began to build in her chest. All she could remember was that she had been walking with that new guard and she'd been trying to make conversation. He had abruptly given her an apologetic look before she had blanked out. She could tell from her drowsiness that she'd been heavily drugged. She looked up at the window in the room. It looked like something like a dark cellar. Alarmed, she decided to call out for help and was met with instant silence entirely. Her mind drifted to her son, to Connor. What if they weren't safe as well, anxiety gave way to full on panic and she lunged up immediately and headed towards the bar of the cellar, she tried to shake it open but it remained unmoving under her grip. Nobody was outside, from the looks of it, it seemed like she would be the only one here."Help. Anyone
CHAPTER 180Annah felt off and very conflicted. There was obviously something that Connor was not telling her. She didn't know what it was but for him to act so distant, for her to be able to sense his anxiety, it was definitely enough to set him on edge. Martha played with her son and she stared at the empty space, lost in thought. She tried to calm her racing nerves but was unable to. Martha sneaked a curious glance at her. She wondered what it could be that distracted Annah so much. Whatever it was, it must be something enough to set her on edge. Annah son was occupied with drawing on paper. The little boy has taken such a liking to art that it amazed both Annah and Martha. He was able to come up with creative things and each time Annah or Martha came across his art. It rendered both of them breathless. "Are you okay Annah, you've been staring for hours" Martha said as she looked at Annah worriedly, her face etched in concern. "I'm just worried about Connor. He's been behaving
CHAPTER 179Something was wrong. Annah could sense it from Connor as they sat at the dinner table. He was occupied with cutting his son's food into smaller pieces. Everytime she tried to ask him if he was ok. He would assure her that he was and then would back it up with a smile that wasn't in the least bit convincing. She knew when he was trying to suppress his emotions, she knew when he was trying to keep what he was feeling away from her, all because he didn't want to dampen her mood. She noted the way his shoulders were a bit tight with tension, she noted the muscles in his jaw. She considered trying to get him to admit what was bothering him, but not here. Not at the dinner table. There were maids still serving platters of food that they couldn't even quite finish. She had tried to convince him of the fact that having a near buffet for dinner wasn't always necessary. But he wouldn't listen. He's always insistent in spoiling her and thier son. Hans hanged around the dinner table
CHAPTER 178Connor felt bothered as he stared at fge screen. Hans stood beside him, his face impassive but he knew Hans was just as worried as he was. They had been unable to get a clear view of the intruder's face. All that they got was the exact detail of his build. It was almost as if the intruder was very conscious about the camera. Apparently, he was smarter than Connor gave him credit for. Hans and Connor exchanged worried glances. It was hard to miss the pasty white shade of Hans knuckles. Connor was on edge, he could feel the anxiety eating him alive from the inside out. It was hard to focus on anything. He was conflicted between flying Annah and his son, preferably to another state and than staying here. At the back of his head, he knew Micheal still found a watch him, Micheal was silently gauging his every move, making plans on the move he would make next. This wasn't something that Connor could rush. This wasn't a decision that Connor could just hastily commence."How do
CHAPTER 177Annah found it a bit amusing that Hans was insistent on escorting her to the library despite the amount of times she had politely declined. She wondered if the guards following closely behind them were not enough to assure him and Connor that she was perfectly and completely safe. Yet they were insistent on not taking chances. Between Connor and Hans. She didn't know who was more stubborn. Perhaps that was why Connor decided that he was the perfect fit for chief head of security. he was the sort of person that knew how to make decisions for the well being of the people that he protected. Despite the stoic facade that Hans put on Infront of people. Annah knew that he was a man that had compassion and had Connor's best interest at heart. He would do anything to see Connor happy and would do everything possible to ensure he was safe and away from threat. She noticed Hans seemed a little on edge. She wanted to inquire the reason for his mood but decided against it. It was pr
CHAPTER 176The night felt fulfilling as Annah and Connor returned back to the bedroom. Annah had watched with a small smile on her face as Connor has read thier son bedtime stories and yet she couldn't ignore the unease that clawed at the walls of her stomach. Everything seemed to be going ok. E everything seemed to be good. She wondered how long it was going to last until something else occurred again. When they returned to the privacy of thier bedroom, Connor gently slammed her against the wall, capturing her lips between his within the space of a heartbeat. From the urgency he used to kiss her, it was obvious that he had been thinking about her all day, just as much as she's been thinking about him. The thought made her smile into the kiss as she slid her hands up his chest to wrap her hands around his neck. "I missed you today" Connor whispered softly, the blood rushing immediately to his groin at the thought that he'd have the luxury of exploring her all over. "I missed you
CHAPTER 175"You're back to the office so early?" Connor snapped his head towards the direction of the hallway. Russo casually leaned against the wall, a look of amazement and worry on his face. it seemed he wasn't going to approve of Connor's immediate return either. Russo eyes ran over Connor quickly, almost as if he was looking for an injuri which were now invisible. The recovering injuries were buried beneath Connor's suit. "Didn't Bruno give you strict instructions to rest?" Russo raised an eyebrow in question. If there's anything he was painfully aware of, it was how stubborn Connor was. He never backed down easily. Russo wasn't sure he knew what the definition of rest was. Connor had always been one to work hard. He liked getting things done by himself even if he knew he had hundreds of people at his beck and call. "I don't work for Bruno, Russo. You know that." Connor said dryly. His gaze returned to the papers that were scattered across the table. Russo took the liberty o