Chapter 111 - 111 - Plans

"Are you sure about this?" Kyle asked.

We were discussing about Marissa and her parents. I have interrogated her and she told me what she knows.

She was one of my father's mistresses. She wasn't the only one. Matthew Forelli lured women from different clans, making them his spy. Marissa warned that there might be someone inside the palace who works for him.

"I'm sure. But I will only let Marissa go, not her parents so she won't betray us." I answered.

I told them that I will make Marissa my spy instead and would take her parents as hostage so she would do everything I ask. I know it was somehow inhumane but I need to know his plans against us.

He may be my biological father but he was never my family. My only family was the people in Queen's, Kyle and grandpa and Jayden's family. I will protect them, especially my husband and my son.

"Jayden?" Kyle looked at him, asking if he agreed with my plan.

"If I don't agree with her, she might do something by herself and I won't allow that to happen so whatever she decides, I will support and protect her." He answered.

I smiled at him and thanked him for trusting me. I was really glad he's with me right now.

Kyle took a deep breath and nodded.

"Fine. And we also have to think of a plan to lure out his people in the palace. This is dangerous. As much as possible, you should always be with Jayden, and Emily with me." Kyle suggested.

"Are you sure the royal guards could be trusted? What if one of them is his? Do you have someone we could trust?" Jayden asked.

"I have. For now, let's combine the royal guards and your men." Kyle suggested.

"Peggy, you said there are missing pages from the diary right?" Emily suddenly asked.

"Yes. Why?" I frowned.

"If your sister didn't do it, maybe one of your father's spies." Emily continued.

"What do you mean? He has spies inside the Forelli Clan? I can't understand why he would do that?"

"Maybe he couldn't trust his own daughters, his own family or everyone in the Forelli Clan. I mean, no offense, your father is a devil in disguise so a lot of people are definitely after his life, even his own family " Emily explained further.

I nodded in agreement. He couldn't trust anyone because he knew someone might stab him in the back someday.

"We have to think further about how to stop him. If he has a lot of enemies, we could use them against him." Kyle said.

"You mean, get more allies from people who want him dead?" I asked.

"Yes." Kyle simply answered.

"Do you think it would make any difference if I talk to him?"

"What? Are you insane? It won't change anything Peggy. He's a ruthless man. Even if you're his daughter, he would never listen to you." Jayden exclaimed.

"But maybe there's still something human left in him." I reasoned. 

I was still hoping that he would at least show kindness for the last minute. I wanted to talk to him as his daughter, I felt like he wanted to tell me something.

"And what would you tell him? To stop those killings, those illegal activities? Do you think if you tell him to stop, he'll just follow you?" Jayden continued ranting.

"I know it seems impossible. I just wanted to talk to him." I whispered.

"No! My answer is no! If you insist or dare to talk to him without my knowledge, I would really get mad at you." Jayden blurted then walked out of Kyle's office.

I didn't say a word. My eyes were on the floor. I know he's pissed and he doesn't want to yell at me, that's why he went out.

"Peggy, think about Jayden's feelings. Your father was responsible for his mother's death. It's already too painful for him to know the truth but because he loves you, he's ready to forget that. What do you think he felt when you said you wanted to talk to your father? He's scared Peggy. It would take time for Jayden to fully heal the scars left by your father. So be patient. For now, listen to your husband." Kyle scolded

I nodded then stood up to follow Jayden. I know I was wrong, I didn't think of his feelings. He already accepted what my father did and stayed with me even if it's painful. I should have considered that before making a decision.

"I know you're here." I said in a gentle voice.

I found him in the library, reading some books. I noticed whenever he was thinking of something or he's stress, he would go to the library and would spend time here.

He didn't say a word but I heard him sigh.

"Love, I'm sorry. You know how I feel with my father. I'm mad at him but I suddenly thought that he might have something he needs to tell me. I don't know what it was, I just have this feeling." I explained.

"Peggy, do you know what I wanted the most?" He asked, staring into my eyes.

I looked at him, staring back directly to his eyes.

"I wanted to give you a complete family, not broken. I wanted you to reconcile with your father. But as much as I wanted to let you talk to him, I couldn't. I'm afraid that I will lose you like my mother. I wasn't pissed because of what you asked, I'm mad at myself for not letting you." He said, then took a deep breath before he continued.

"Maybe I could think about it first. Let's wait for Luke and the others, then decide on the issue with your sister. After that, let's discuss it again. Let's do it one at a time, together. Are you fine with that?"

My face lit up and my heart was overjoyed. I rushed to him and sat on his lap, wrapping my arms to his neck. I pressed my lips to his, making him feel how much I love him. And that my heart was beating loudly for him.