Chapter 266 - Home In Molave 12

"Intentional night delivery or the flower shop is late?" Markus chuckled at seeing Jane holding the flowers and placing it on the coffee table next to them.

Jane shot a glance at Hayri, whose look turned sour for a moment. To keep up with their pretension, Jane stopped in front of Hayri, blocking Markus's vision.  She then bent down and kissed Hayri on his forehead.

"Thank you," said Jane, giving Hayri a wink, indicating her pretense.

Hayri held her waist with both of his hands, but Markus cleared her throat to remind them of his presence. "You have ample time later."

Hayri laughed softly as he released her. Jane then got back to her seat, followed by his eyes. As he saw to it that she was already seated comfortably, he gave his attention back to Markus.

"Louis, is it alright to have Dr. Jane here?" 

"Of course. We'll be marrying soon, and there should be no secrets between us. You can trust Jane as much as me."

Jane felt tickled at how Hayri said it without stuttering. She covered her mouth with her hand to conceal her amus.e.m.e.nt.

"Okay. This is still about my previous agendum. I am planning to discuss it with you. We, the Madani's, are persistent with our proposal for independence. As we see, there is so much corruption in our government, and much of the people's tax goes to waste. To maximize the people's resources on our place, we seek for independence so that we could run our financial assets into something worthwhile that our people can benefit well."

"However, the government objected to this proposal. To make them consider it, our secret organization has plans. I do not ask you to be part of this movement, but I am asking for your financial support."

"Those supporters that we get will have their profit share once we achieve our objective. And mind you, Louise, you know about our overflowing natural resources. So the profit would be skyrocketing. You won't regret it."

"Markus, don't get me wrong. Why do you still need financial support when you can very well afford it?"

"Good question. It is for our alternative back up plan. Once the government locks our financial accounts, we can no longer move. Distribution and wiring of finances will then be frozen."

"What if I will say no?" Hayri wanted to be sure.

"We do not force anyone, but since we give you partial information, you would be subject to our monitoring if ever pieces of information leak out."

"Markus, I would be frank. I'm already tired of this. You know what happened to dad. I don't want to involve myself anymore in any of these. Please forgive me."

Markus stood up and extended a hand to Hayri. "I understand, Louise. Just make it sure that whatever we discuss, will remain within the four corners of this room."

"You can trust us."

Hayri picked up the bouquet of red roses as they went out of the coffee shop. They went straight into Jane's room.

"I wonder who your admirer is?" Hayri said as he placed down the bouquet on a table.

"I don't know where that stuff comes from. I don't have admirers, Louise, and I never had. Adrian was not even an admirer, and you know that."

"You have hundreds, Jane, and there is even one closer to you now. Only that they cannot dare to approach you." How could such a beautiful and brilliant woman like Jane get her self-esteem low?

"I don't need fleeting admiration, Louise, and I will no longer entertain a divided affection. I've learned my lesson. You get my point?" Of course, she understood what he meant but she could no longer take the risk.

"Of course."

"Can you help me tell who owns that DCM initials?" Jane walked over to the table and pointed the initials to Hayri.

"I have many things to thank you for, Jane, but it's not me. I'm Louise Hayri Dioko, so that would be LHD."

"Of course, I know. Crazy."

"There's only one person I can think of. I guess this belongs to Kyle's daddy."

Jane furrowed her brows as she gave Hayri a short stare. She opened her laptop and went to the file that kept the record of Kyle's personal data. Looking down at the parent's information detail, she found his name.

Charles Madani, MD

Jane's heartbeat dubbed faster as she linked it to Markus Madani. His movement and his people's unheard cries. Their threats and terrorism to get the government's attention.

Curious of what Jane was doing, Hayri sat beside her and also looked into the record she was opening.

"How is he related to Markus Madani?" Jane asked, her fingers tapping continuously across her keypad.

This may be something Markus did not give details, but anyone could fill in the blanks. They hurried and searched for the details of the news regarding the latest bombing incident. And to their surprise, this pointed to the group named "Ebony".

"Jane, if he is indeed Mr. Blacksmith, he is connected to the Velvet Fighters, and this group has good intentions."

"How sure are you? Look at Ebony's mission and vision? It is also about solidarity and good governance." Jane glanced at Hayri

"Because the intelligence unit always linked the incidents to Ebony."

"Who is reliable enough nowadays? There are too many misleading news, destroying each other."

"You're right. Let's just observe for now."

Jane closed her laptop, and the non-disappearing crease in her forehead and her blank stares could tell she was bothered.

"Jane, what is it?" Hayri pulled Jane's chin after a long while of losing in her thoughts.

"Hayri, I'm afraid. What if Mr. Blacksmith is a dangerous man? What if Kyle's coming into our lives only invites trouble?"

Hayri also thought about that. Not knowing who really Mr. Blacksmith was when he left Kyle to them, who could refuse his request made through a pointed gun? And the fact that Mr. Blacksmith planned to leave his son to her a long time ago could indeed scare Jane. What was his real intention in involving her?

Seeing Jane's bothered facade, he enclosed her with his arm. "This is our fight, Jane. Just make it  sure that whatever you will find, you'll keep no secret between us."