Chapter 123 - Her Identity

Tyrone sighed as he stared at the wall opposite of Raine's room. He ate dinner alone. Raine was keeping her distance from him and he could honestly feel that it was the case. He noticed how she would often say kicking him out or maybe even saying downright insulting words to him just to get him out.

He massaged his temple as Aire's words replayed in his mind… 'Tell her your secret.'

He wanted to tell Raine his secret as Aire advised, but he didn't even know where to begin. He let out another sigh. His phone beeped in his pocket, and he frowned, seeing how the offending alarm was from Yun.

He got up from his seat and went out to meet Yun in his study.

"Good, you're here," Yun calmly greeted as he took in his cigarette to blow smoke. "Tell me, do you have something important to report to me?" The man was already done venting earlier. So right now, he was way calmer than his usual demeanor.

"Yeah. Although, is it okay to meet openly like this? I'm sure your niece will find out about this," Tyrone casually said as he sat on Yun's opposite side.

Yun scoffed and hissed, "So what if she finds out? She's not my problem right now. It's that Xander! How many lives did that man have to escape death this many times?"

"It's just pure luck. This time for sure, he won't escape you. Raine's tailing him as we speak, and I think she has a lead on where he's hiding. You should investigate his wife because that was what Raine was doing. His wife has a lot of connections, too, you know? Like the Kens, so you should start there," Tyrone informed. He already knew where Xander was, so Raine had the upper hand in getting there first.

Raine instructed him to give Yun useful information but delayed for as long as possible.

Yun had a satisfying smile on his face as he said, "Now, you're talking. I see that you are finally serving your purpose. If you keep this up, then I might promote you once I take over the  Moon Clan's throne."

"Are you sure you can pull it off? The last time I checked the King with Raine, he still looked good. He looked like someone who can wake up any time soon rather than someone who was dying."

Yun frowned, "It's been a while since I looked into my brother, but his doctors clearly informed me that there's no more hope for him. He would suggest to Raine to end his life support this week. I already agreed to it, and Raine's approval is the only thing needed for it to pull through. There's no hope for Marcus. I love my brother deeply, but prolonging his suffering like this is too much already. We've been waiting for him to wake up for so many years already, but we've waited for long enough just to continue further with my big brother's suffering."

Raine was right. Yun genuinely did love her father. Tyrone could see on Yun's face how he grieved while saying those words. He did care a lot for Marcus. And yet, he was ready. And, Tyrone must say, he was excited about taking over the throne once Marcus died. 

"What are your plans for Raine once your brother dies?" Tyrone straightforwardly asked.

Yun's face dimmed upon hearing Raine's name.

"That brat has no right over the Moon Clan! I just didn't get until now why my brother loved that b*tch so much like she was his own blood!" Yun grunted with gritted teeth.

Tyrone's eyebrows flinched, "You mean Raine is not King Marcus' real daughter?"

Yun laughed out loud like a maniac. He glared at Tyrone as he continued, "Of course not! Why would I let that bi*tch get in my way when she's nothing but a bastard in the first place?" 

He scoffed, "My brother is so in love with that bi*tch Ava that he was willing to take care of that whore's daughter like she was his own. Ava was carrying twins that day, but the other twin died. Marcus only managed to save Raine. Oh, Tyrone… It's a very long story, and I don't have the time or patience to chitchat you about it… But I'll surely tell Raine about who she is once she's already on her last breath."

Tyrone gulped… That was unexpected, but he was glad that he learned such a piece of vital information about Raine like this.

"Look at you… Now you know where your loyalties should lie, Tyrone. Raine is going down, and it's as soon as my brother leaves this world for good. I'm sure you're a wise man, Tyrone. Choose wisely."

Tyrone wanted to ask for more, but he didn't wish to compromise his current standing. So there was a high possibility that Raine had a connection with that woman who looked exactly like her… That Mara... Could it be that they were twins? But Yun said that the other twin had died? Or maybe not… There were far too many questions lingering inside his head right now.

Yun had dismissed him so Tyrone quickly went out of the study. He was in deep thought as he walked through the hallway. Raine should know about this… About the truth of her identity…

Tyrone quickly walked. But then, instead of going inside Raine's room, he instead went to his room. He would just have to use the balcony instead, as they shared the same balcony anyway. He walked straight into the balcony and entered Raine's bedroom through there.

"Hmm, I see that you like sneaking around inside my bedroom," Raine commented with a smirk, watching Tyrone walk towards her on the couch.

She was sitting comfortably with her legs stretched out on the couch. She had then folded and hugged her knees, signaling Tyrone to sit beside her. She had her back on the armrest of the couch, so she was facing Tyrone at that moment.

As Tyrone sat beside her, she playfully straightened her legs again and rested them on his lap.

"Are you here to give my legs and hips another massage?" she mischievously murmured.

'Ah, and here she goes again… playing with fire simply because she couldn't help herself from doing so!' Raine thought wryly.

"I can do that if you want, but maybe later… I have an important thing to tell you," Tyrone whispered with a hitch in his breath. He was way too distracted with Raine's bare legs on his lap!

Tyrone sighed as he quickly turned his head away from Raine's shining flawless legs. They were so pure and immaculate that he could clearly see the light in her room reflecting off of them.

He frowned, noticing that Raine's knife board was pretty all thrown into Xander's photo.

"I thought you're going to spare him already?" 

Tyrone intently stared at Raine as he waited for her reply.

"Yeah, I hoped so too, but time is ticking. Father will wake up earlier than expected.. And even now, Xander is still unable to bring down Uncle despite all the clues we already provided him and in his team."