Two weeks later, the business world was shaken with the news of Darrian's family's fall. It was announced that the business family was discovered to be part of a dark organization that deals with illegal trading of firearms, drugs, and human trafficking. On top of that, Mhalik was under investigation for murder and rape. He was reported to be on the run; hiding from the pursuit of the law.
Amidst the chaos, when the authorities were supposed to seize Darrian's family mansion for investigation, it blew up. Debris fell with fire still eating the materials away. The once majestic property has become rubbles and ashes.
The police officers who came to investigate the house were all stunned. They all felt that everything was planned. They felt that they were being led by some unseen forces to discover all the records that they had against the Darian family. After all, for a family who dabbles in illegal trades, they wouldn't leave traces that would implicate them.
Though, they also all agreed that no secrets can be kept hidden
Augustine Darrian, who planned to leave the country using his private jet, was captured before he could escape. One of his men already sold him out. With heavy steps, he could only allow himself to get handcuffed.
As someone who wanted to seek marriage cooperation with the Darrian family, D country's monarch received a huge backlash from its citizens. People were rallying to abolish the monarchy system. Riots here and there happened, and many people were raising arms to go against the monarchy.
Everywhere was chaos.
And amidst of it all, the second prince and the youngest princess vanished.
"Brother, I'm sorry for getting you involved," Athalie apologized with tears falling on her face. "I'm really sorry. I don't really want us to be separated."
"You don't have to apologize to me. I should be the one apologizing to you. I fail you as a brother. I was unable to protect you. I'm a coward. In fact, you just became a means to me to leave this place.
You're braver than I am Athalie. Don't be sorry."
Athalie wiped her tears as she looked at her brother and the woman next to him. "Promise me, you'll take care of each other. If we ever meet again by accident out there, please don't ignore me."
"Steve has woken up?" Cayenne asked while feeding the triplets.
"Hm. He woke up three days ago. According to Brown, there's nothing to worry about now. The man is willing to make a statement but he's asking us not to implicate his girlfriend. Based on the most recent update, she should be on her way to him now."
Cayenne turned to her husband and kissed his cheek. "You've worked hard."
"It's not even as difficult as starting a company. There's nothing that I can't do for you," Stefan said and this time, he pinched her chin and kissed her hard. He only let go of her when he noticed that intense gaze directing at him.
Aziel was looking at his parents as if wondering what they were doing. As for Zeki, he already turned his attention somewhere else. Jahzara's eyes were onto the food that Cayenne was holding.
"I'll get my reward later tonight," Stefan said while taking the other bowl of food for Zeki.
"I didn't know I should be getting you a reward," Cayenne retorted as if she had no idea what he was talking about.
***
Aziel, staring at his parents started saying some gibberish words. "Why are they always doing that?"
Zeki, who had turned to the side and was watching his sister trying to reach the food replied with "I didn't see anything."
Hearing their conversation, Jahzara looked at her brothers. "What are you guys talking about?"
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