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 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 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 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 109In the dimly lit living room of Connor's house, a cozy fire crackled in the fireplace, casting a warm, flickering glow across the room. Connor and Alina sat on the plush, burgundy-colored couch, nestled close together. The room was adorned with various art pieces and souvenirs from their travels, giving it a comfortable and intimate ambiance.Connor turned to Alina, his eyes locked onto hers, conveying both concern and determination. "Alina," he began, his voice steady but tinged with an underlying tension. "I need to tell you something important."Alina looked at him, her brows furrowing slightly as she sensed the gravity of his words. "What is it, Connor?"Taking a deep breath, Connor began to explain, "Hans, my chief security officer, managed to obtain some crucial information. It's about Michael, you know, my enemy who's been trying to destroy me for so long."Alina's eyes widened, and she tightened her grip on his hand, a mixture of worry and curiosity dancing in her