Chapter 290 - Ch. 290 Declan Was Furious

In the end, Declan couldn't sleep all night after thinking about the possible identity of his father's first love. He hoped that what he was thinking was wrong and prayed silently that the woman he was thinking of was not what he wanted to find.

It was impossible, but... knowing his father and that woman's background...

No. Declan didn't want to think it further before he researched it himself.

Declan put on his black coat and walked out as the butler approached him.

"Good morning, sir. Did you have a good sleep?"

"Do you have it?" without answering the butler's friendly question, Declan demanded what the butler was about to give him without further ado.

"Yes, sir. This is the record regarding the mistress."

Declan's jaw hardened as he received one. "Where is Mr. Gonzalez?"

"He has returned to Russia."

Russia? "He lives there?"

"No, sir. He lived in Rome and settled there. He came here and built his business in this city nine years ago. I've prepared a vehicle for you. Do you want to go straight to the airport or stop by somewhere first?"

"Airport."

Declan had an evening flight because he thought he was going to spend time with his father. But seeing how their situation interacted yesterday, it seems that Declan would never be able to rebond their lost relationship.

As soon as they drove out of the mountainous area, Declan's phone rang repeatedly, indicating pending notifications because it had no signal.

Declan didn't open anything else but looked for Roxy's name. But there was nothing from the girl. No reply, no calls, making Declan feel this completely restless.

And yet, he noticed a hundred texts from one of his trustee men. Declan decided to contact Kris first.

"Good heavens, master! You finally picked up my phone!"

"..." I called you, idiot. "What is it?"

"That…" Kris was ready to accept his punishment and told his master about Roxy's disappearance. But now that he heard his master's voice sounding cold and seemingly excruciatingly irritated, Kris hesitated. "When will you go home? I'll inform you when you get back."

"It's not like you're my lover. Why should I tell you?"

The corners of Kris' lips twitched at this. He knew his current master was in a bad mood and he had gotten used to his somewhat irritating attitude. But…

"It's not the time for that."

"Then, what is it?" Declan was getting more and more impatient as his right hand seemed to be deliberately stalling. He wanted to contact Roxy and hear her voice.

At times like this, just hearing the girl's voice could extinguish his fire of stress.

"Is that master?"

One of Declan's eyebrows rose when he heard Aubrey's voice on the other side. It seemed like the pair of twins were together and relaxing. It appeared he was pampering them too much and giving them less work.

"Let me talk to him." Aubrey grabbed her twin brother's phone and spoke in a fearless tone. "Master, we lost her."

"Who?"

"The miss. We couldn't find her. Or rather, we don't know if she's still alive or not."

Declan took a deep breath because he could guess who Aubrey meant. But he hoped his assumption was wrong.

"Tell me clearly. Who did you mean?"

"Miss Zouch."

And for the first time in his entire life, Declan's eyes were filled with a murderous aura.

"And Mr. Zouch would like to meet you in person. He ordered us to deliver this message to you. You have to meet him the first thing you arrive at the town."

"I got it. I'm going home now."

During the flight to New York, Declan opened his laptop and inserted the USB his father's butler had given him. But he was hesitant to see the contents of the file.

What if it turns out that the contents of the file are what he fears the most? What should he do?

Furthermore, why did Mr. Zouch require him to see him even though his daughter had disappeared?

Declan found himself filled with puzzles, and he must connect them all to solve the mystery that fills his head. But he was afraid to solve the mystery.

Declan pulled the sleeve of his coat covering his wrist and saw a silver chain bracelet there.

The bracelet he wore was a pair bracelet with Roxy. It was the girl who gave him the bracelet as a Christmas present a while ago.

"Declan, give me your hand."

Declan was still typing something on his laptop when Roxy asked for his hand. Nevertheless, Declan held out his hand towards his fiancé even though his eyes were still reading an important document on his laptop.

It was only when he felt something wrapped around his wrist did he glance at what his fiancé was doing.

He saw a classic silver chain bracelet wrapped around his wrist that made him frown in confusion. "What's this?"

"A handcuff."

One of Declan's eyebrows rose while showing his trademark slanted smile. "Did I do something wrong? Am I the criminal now?"

"Of course, you're the criminal." Roxy giggled mischievously while brushing her nose against his. "You stole my heart, and I will imprison you for all your whole life."

"My, my. Who has learned to speak sweet words?"

Roxy shrugged her shoulders. "I have a great teacher. And look." Roxy raised a hand showing a bracelet similar to Declan's.

Declan's eyes lit up looking at her, and he lowered his head only to kiss her.

What a sweet moment and Declan yearns for his girl even more thinking about this memory. And yet, someone planned to separate them?

Declan and Roxy were meant to be together. He felt sure about it, but…

Declan repositioned his sleeves so he couldn't see the silver chain bracelet on his wrist.

He decided not to back down now. Declan has decided to find out who was the woman who ruined his father's family life. And he was also curious about who his younger sister was.

Declan opened the USB contents file and then read the contents carefully.

The longer he read it, the darker his eyes became and filled with the desire to eliminate someone.