Chapter 729 - Guests at the Cliffside Villa (6)

Jarred laughed when he realized how much Elanor is upset. It is a rare sight for Madam of White family to act like this. But he reminded himself that he is a guest in Sarah's and Aiden's home, and he should not provoke any of their parents. Jarred decided to defuse situation. "Don't worry. I admit that she is a wonderful girl, but we have no intention of coming between two of them."

"What do you want then?" Elanor calmed down a bit, but she was still not back to her usual self.

Stella joined them. "Don't mind me. Please answer the question.", she told Jarred.

Jarred looked at Stella. He does not know her personally, and data his team gathered on her shows information only after her fifteenth birthday when she arrived in United States... which means that she either hid herself until then who knows where, or she started with new identity at that time. He is guessing it's the second of the two, but he is confused: how can someone change identity and leave no traces behind? Behind her new identity must be someone powerful, someone more powerful than the government organizations.

"Excuse me, ladies." Jarred addressed both Elanor and Stella. "My relationship with your children is business related. If you want to know details, you can ask them. If I disclose it, it would be at my disadvantage."

He didn't say anything wrong. What he is doing for Aiden and Sarah is not legal, and he would be foolish to go around and talk to people that he is customizing military grade helicopters for two youngsters. He can also tell that Aiden and Sarah are doing this by themselves, without involving their parents. Jarred will prefer if Sarah and Aiden don't talk about it with others, but if they decide to talk, he can't stop them.

Stella gave Jarred a chilling smile and placed her hand on his shoulder. "I will repeat this only once: answer the question. Please."

Jarred felt an excruciating pain in his shoulder and used all his willpower not to fall of the chair he is sitting on. He glanced at his shoulder and was surprised to see that Stella is only using her hand, and there are no weapons. Based on the pain level, he was sure that she stabbed him. Jarred grimaced and felt cold sweat on his forehead.

"What is going on?", Sarah's voice came from behind Stella.

Stella smiled and released Jarred's shoulder. "We are chatting. Why do you think that something is going on?" Stella turned toward Sarah and saw that Aiden is there as well.

Sarah looked at Stella. "Mom, do I need to remind you that Mr. Smith is a guest in our home? And so are you."

Stella's eyes flashed in surprise. She realized that 'our home' means Sarah's and Aiden's home and she was not sure how to respond to this. Stella knows that Sarah and Aiden are together and she is rooting for them, but when she heard that her baby girl has 'a home' and she is not included… it's uncomfortable.

"We will appreciate if everyone behaves themselves.", Aiden added while looking at Elanor.

Elanor and Stella exchanged glances and nodded before going back on the sofa to join their husbands.

"Are you OK?", Sarah asked Jarred.

Jarred hesitated for a second before responding: "My left arm is numb."

Sarah pressed some points on Jarred's left shoulder. "It should be back to normal in few minutes. Sorry about that. Our mothers are… protective."

Jarred smiled. "No need to apologize. It is how it should be." He paused for few seconds before continuing: "They wanted to know why I'm here. I told them that they can ask you. But I will appreciate if you don't spread the word about... what I'm doing for you."

"That goes without saying." Aiden confirmed that they will not talk about it.

"But that does not mean that we are also not curious to know... why are you here?" Sarah added. "I have a feeling that you don't have any bad intentions, old man. When you are ready to tell us, you will."

Jarred looked at Aiden questionably, as if he wants to hear his opinion on the matter as well.

Aiden responded to Jarred's silent question: "She trusts you. And I trust her."

Jarred looked at two youngsters in front of him and could not help but to admire them and their relationship. He can't deny that the more he finds out about them, the more he is confident that these two people will have the power to shake the world in near future. And when that time comes, he will be happy to assist them if necessary. 

…

When Sophia and Charlie ended their VR game, Sophia dragged Felix away from Galaga and two of them headed to their bedroom for the night.

Sophia is tired, and Felix needs rest as well. He was in a fight, and he has a training session with Aiden in the morning.

Jarred and Charlie went to the rooftop terrace to get some air before sleeping.

Hill and White parents also went to their respective rooms.

"Let's go and check what is going on in the VR room!", Sarah could not contain her excitement. She grabbed Aiden's hand and almost dragged him toward the elevator.

...

Sarah and Aiden went down to the seventh level into the room they use when they operate as Sigma and Omega. The room is equipped with various computers and devices, but the most eye-catching are huge custom monitors which are lining up the wall. Toward the middle of the room are two glass tables with glowing keyboards, touchpads and ergonomic chairs which can change shape to provide various sitting (and even some kneeling) positions.

Sarah typed on her keyboard and within seconds in front of their tables, mid-air hologram was projected, showing four people tied up in the dungeon-like-room, waking up slowly.

"Your latest creation is amazing. Look at them losing their minds… they believe it's real." Aiden praised Sarah while they watched recording.

Sarah grinned and lifted her chin proudly. She was acting all pompous, but her mind was racing with thoughts what else she can add. Sarah designed this virtual experience while thinking that they can use it to intimidate and interrogate people who cross them… 'Maybe a huge dragon rips off the ceiling and stares down at them…' She let out an evil cackle while thinking how that would scare the soul out of people.

Aiden saw that Sarah's head is swelling, but he didn't want to break her bubble. She should enjoy... it is her creation... and it is amazing… just like her.

When Aiden saw that Sarah returned to almost normal, he asked: "Do you want to see them?"

"Not yet. There is no point in showing our faces unless we are going to get some answers." Sarah clarified. "And without the truth serum, even if they talk, we can't be sure they are telling the truth. I messaged Anna, she will see that we need it when they come back to the civilization."

Sarah's hands moved toward the teal-glowing keyboard on her desk and she started typing while talking: "There is something that is bugging me… and I believe you too. We have too many unknown things about what happened today in LA Medical Center and we should figure those out."

Aiden didn't object. He was contemplating today's events as well.