Chapter 240 - Friedrich Neumann

Ren, who had just returned to his mansion in the suburbs of Almstad, frowned as he read the message from his father-in-law. He already knew directly from Elios himself that the Linden family objected if Ren exposed Vega's identity to the public. They wanted to protect their daughters' privacy.

But he thought it meant Alaric didn't want Ren to hold a press conference at all to announce his marriage. Why did he suddenly ask Ren to announce his relationship with Vega's old identity as Fae Muller?

However, he did not argue or ask the reason.

[Okay.]

That was his only reply. He then sat pondering while thinking about his next plan. He had gotten rid of Amelia. Now he only needed to figure out how to get rid of Karl.

He had erased all traces of his family relationship with Karl. He was sure that no matter what, no one else could find a connection between them. For Skia, it was a very easy thing.

It's really a wise decision for him to stay hidden and not trying to make a name for himself in the Darknet all this time, even though there are so many people who are competing to be the best. Now he could move freely in cyberspace without anyone knowing his existence.

His father, Friedrich Neumann, was a genius who lived alone with his younger brother Charles Neumann after their parents died. After Friedrich died, it was reported that Charles Neumann died in a stabbing incident on campus, the Neumann family line died with him.

Ren was born using his mother's last name because initially Princess Hannah's older brother was willing to adopt Ren and acknowledge Ren as her own child after his own son was stillborn. 

At that time, Princess Hannah was deemed not mentally fit to care for her own child after Friedrich's sudden death.

However, after giving up Ren to live with her brother's family for a week, Princess Hannah realized that she could not afford to be apart from her son. She insisted on taking care of Ren alone. So Ren returned to his mother.

Hannah had various ups and downs from the first day she became a mother without the support of her birth family. With the help of Linda and her best friend, Lady Genevieve, she succeeded in raising Ren with great affection. And since then, they haven't been apart for a day. Ren loved his mother very much.

Hannah always told Ren about his genius father, who was just like him, and they would see so many photos and videos of him. Before Friedrich died, he and Hannah traveled the world, and they kept so many beautiful memories in pictures and videos. Ren felt so close to the dead man, even though they had never met.

Friedrich was an amazing man. He was fluent in 12 languages, expert in various natural sciences, and at the age of 20 he invented some physics theories which he patented and were still used by the aviation industry to this day.

The royalties from his patents gave Hannah enough money to support Ren's life and even bought this mansion in Almstad after she was ostracized by the royal family. Hannah was 'banished' for having a child with an ordinary man and refusing an arranged marriage with a prince from Spain.

Hannah was considered to have humiliated the royal family and she no longer had a place in the palace. Various media called her a rebellious princess who experienced an identity crisis and could only create chaos to hurt her parents.

Ren was never recognized for his existence and was never even invited to the palace to meet his grandparents. Until finally, his cousin, Heinrich died, was killed by Ren using Amelia's hands. Only then did the old monarchs realize that Ren was the only male descendant left in their family.

"Sir, you have to take your medicine again," said Linda, who appeared before him carrying a tray of drinks and medicine.

Ren nodded. He was moved from his reverie. Somehow, lately he had been thinking more and more about his father.

Father ... I failed to avenge your death, he thought to himself. Please forgive me.

The thirst for revenge that had gripped him for years had now disappeared, replaced by guilt.

He felt guilty for failing to take revenge for his father's death, as well as feeling guilty because he had made an innocent girl suffer. It was a girl who loved him sincerely and always defended him, endured all Ren's bad behavior, and even forgave him after all that happened.

Ren felt now he would not be able to live without Vega. His wife had become more important than his revenge.

He was terrified to imagine if Vega knew his secrets, if she would find out Ren was the one responsible for her kidnapping six years ago and separated her from a family that loved her so much. If she knew that he was responsible for all her sufferings .. and she even lost the children in her womb.

Unknowingly, tears rolled down to his cheeks as Ren took the medicine and drank it with water.

Linda who saw Ren shed tears became embarrassed. She really wished Mrs. Hanenberg was here, for she had seen that Ren always felt better and healthier when Vega was around.

Where is Madame now? Have Master and Madame separated? Why didn't Madame come back to Moravia?

Was it true that they were caught by reporters going on a vacation in Bali? It meant that their relationship should be fine, if indeed Mr. Hanenberg spent time with Vega in Bali.

What's more, when Linda saw the leaked photos, she could see how happy their faces looked. There was absolutely no pretense. Their smiles and facial expressions were genuinely happy.

Then why didn't she come home with Master now? What really happened?

"Madame is fine," said Ren as if reading the housekeeper's mind. He then waved to Linda to leave. "She will return home when her health recovers. At the moment, Madame still needs to calm down."

"Oh ... is that so, Sir?" Linda nodded in understanding. She didn't ask anything at all, because she didn't want to be presumptuous. "Then, I will take my leave."

"Hmm .." Ren nodded. He then took his cell phone from the table and called Karl. "Uncle, I need to hold a press conference and explain some things to the public about my relationship with my wife. Could you please arrange everything?"

"Of course," said Karl in a happy voice. "When are you going to have a press conference?"

Ren thought for a moment. The wound on his stomach was still not fully healed, and his body was still weak, but he knew it was best not to delay.

"Tomorrow afternoon at my office in downtown Almstad. Invite all the media and make sure they cover my statement tomorrow."

"Very well. I'll send a notification to everyone," said Karl. "How are you? Are you feeling better?"

Ren ignored Karl's question and spoke as if he didn't hear the question at all.. "Thank you, Uncle."