“Where did daddy ask you to take me to?”“Something happened to daddy.” Ian lowered his gaze and explained, “He needs some money and told me that his money is in your bank account. Is that right?.”Marco hesitated. “But daddy told me that I should never hand this card to anyone.”“But daddy didn’t say that you can’t give it to your younger brother, right?”Marco indeed fell for it. It was mainly because of the fact that although Marco had a mental illness, he remembered that he had a younger brother. It was just that he could not remember his name.He nodded absentmindedly. “Then how can I help daddy?”Ian said, “Give me the card, and I’ll get someone to bring you to your mommy. You’ll be very safe when you’re with your mommy.”Marco wanted to see his mother, so he gave Ian the bank card he had brought along with him.Ian took the card from him, raised his hand, and patted him on the shoulder. “Let’s go. I’ll take you to meet the person that you want to meet.”Marco nodded.I
At this time, Juan received news that his men had found Edward Xavier’s son-in-law. He was none other than his illegitimate son, Ian Saldana.Ian and Edward Xavier’s daughter had gotten engaged not long ago, and they had not made the news public.Juan sat stiffly in the back seat as his face paled.Meanwhile, Ian submitted the evidence of Juan’s embezzlement and tax evasion to the ministry.Marco’s bank account was set up abroad, and the person in the ministry notified the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to contact the country where the bank was located, and Juan was soon restricted from leaving the country.After getting everything done, Ian traveled back to Bassburgh by plane and arranged not to run into his father while he arrived.The cafe’s manager came to pick him up at the airport, and Ian asked him to pull over when they passed by a flower shop.Ian bought a bouquet of cornflowers. When he returned to the car, the shop manager adjusted the rearview mirror to look at him. “Is
Ian looked at her with a faint hint of contentment flashing across his eyes. “Don’t worry.”The two words sounded like some kind of magic spell, and Elaine’s heart calmed down inexplicably after hearing them.…The higher-ups in the ministry started a strict investigation of Juan. All of Juan’s personal assets were frozen overnight. And because he was restricted from leaving the country, even his original plan to go abroad was foiled.Soon, Juan was placed under criminal detention for further investigation.Ian went to the detention center to visit Juan. After Juan was taken to the visitation room by the police, he no longer looked as complacent as he used to but looked a little downcast and unshaven.Juan picked up the receiver and gnashed his teeth. “Ian Saldana, society has taught you a lot, huh? How dare you betray me, you two-faced f*cker!?”He pursed his lips and smirked. “I’ve always been like this.”Juan sneered and mocked him. “Sure enough, the son I didn’t raise by my
In the evening, when Ian arrived at the Xavier mansion, he stood outside the door until Elaine came to open the door. She had just washed her hair, and there was a faint scent of shampoo, and her half-dried hair was loosely tied.Her plain face made her look a little more innocent.Not many women could maintain their fair complexion and smooth skin when they were without makeup.“You’ve come, do come in.” Elaine pulled him into the entryway and closed the door.In order to entertain him, Jenna had already cooked up a storm in the kitchen and prepared a sumptuous dinner. All there was left to do was to wait for him to come for dinner.“It’s nice to see you, Mr. Xavier, Mrs. Xavier.” He nodded slightly and sounded very humble and polite.“Alright, go wash your hands and join us at the table. Everyone has been waiting for you.” Jenna welcomed him with a grin and then said, “Elaine doesn’t know what you like to eat, so I only cooked some of our usual dishes.”Ian took a glance at El
Jenna felt confused and brought the fruit platter and tea upstairs again. When she saw Ian and Edward coming out of the study, she stopped on the spot and asked, “Have the both of you been in the study room all this while?”Ian nodded.Edward stared at her. “I was chatting with Ian in the study. What’s wrong?”“I just asked Elaine to bring you a fruit platter and some tea, but she told me she didn’t see you two in the study...”Edward’s expression changed instantly, and he exchanged gazes with Ian.‘It seems that she’s heard.’On the other end of the mansion…Elaine was sitting alone by the pond in the backyard.Ian followed a servant to the backyard. The servant said something to him and left, and Ian walked toward Elaine.Elaine threw the pebble in her hand into the pond, and no ripple could be seen due to the darkness.She heard footsteps, stopped what she was doing, but did not look back. “I know what you want to say, but it doesn’t matter. I don’t care.”Ian stopped beh
“Elaine Xavier, our feelings for each other can be cultivated. At least, what I just said was said with a sincere heart, and it has nothing to do with making up to you.”The evening breeze brushed against his collar, and the emotions that were overflowing from his eyes were blazing. “If all I want is to make up to you, there are plenty more ways to make it happen. I don’t have to go with this.”Elaine was stunned. After a long time, she pursed her lips. “Do you like me? Even if it’s only a little.”Ian looked down at her. “At least I don’t repel the feelings I have for you, nor do I hate them.”Her gaze shifted away from him, and she did not even utter a single word.Ian lifted his hand and stroked her cheek while Elaine froze in place. Her heartbeat was getting more and more intense as her heart beat along. She lowered her gaze and did not dare to move a muscle.His thick and rough palms brushed across her cheeks and rubbed against the corner of her lips.He approached her slow
Compared with the despicable tactics that Juan used in the business circle, Ian’s close relationship with the higher-ups had already won him a lot of opportunities.Kevin was relieved. “Luckily, he’s not working with Mr. Saldana.”Otherwise, Synergy would only become more aggressive.After chatting for a short while, Kevin left.Nolan poured a cup of tea slowly and calmly. “So, is he taking over Synergy now?”Quincy shook his head. “No, Ian only took the shares but did not take over Synergy. He gave it to Mrs. Saldana.”Nolan placed the teacup against his lower lip.‘Ian gave Synergy to Mrs. Saldana. It seems he’s the one who informed Mrs. Saldana about the stolen money.‘He didn’t make a move by himself, hid behind the curtains, diverted Juan’s attention, and used Mrs. Saldana to go against him. If Ian were to be my rival, then he'd be a difficult man to deal with.’At that moment, at Synergy…Ian and Mrs. Saldana were sitting in the office drinking tea and talking to each o
It had taken Ian two months only to find a clue because he knew his mother better than other police officers. His mother had died because of her greed. The same thing had repeated itself—she had used some despicable means to attain superiority, and it threatened the other party's interests. That was how she had gotten killed.Ian took a sip of tea unconcernedly. “It’s all in the past.”His mother’s death did not sadden him.Even if it was mentioned again in his life, his heart had long gotten numb over this matter.Mrs. Saldana stared at him. After all, she was also a mother. It was impossible for Ian not to have experienced distress throughout his childhood. “It’s not your fault that you have such a mother.”Ian paused for a bit, then laughed out loud. “Are you comforting me?”“I’m not comforting you. I’ve always been an unbiased person when it comes to separating private matters from businesses. I won’t transfer the grudges that I have for your mother onto you.”Mrs. Saldana s