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Howard was the one who sheltered Rebecca in Hetsa, hiding her from the Bells. At first, Howard hesitated, but in the end, he couldn’t resist Rebecca’s desperate pleading and her tearful cries. If he’d abandoned her and let the Bells drag her back, she’d be lucky to survive—more likely, they’d tear her apart. She’d already stirred up way too much trouble.
Eventually, Howard gave in and agreed to hide her. The moment she was discharged from the hospital, he placed her in a house in the outskirts. The area was deserted. It was peaceful, but after some time, anyone would lose their mind. People aren’t built to endure solitude, especially not someone like Rebecca, who was a reckless girl who used to run with gangs. But Howard didn’t have any safer options.
Every few days, he’d make a discreet call to check on her, send her money, and have someone drop off necessities. He had to keep everything quiet. If anyone caught wind, Rebecca’s location would be exposed. But then…
A week ago, Rebecca suddenly left the house and wandered into the city! She even partied for a bit! If Howard hadn’t called and gotten no response, then checked the surveillance footage, he would’ve been clueless. Now, Rebecca had been gone for a week. Howard assumed she either bolted or the Bells captured her. So on New Year’s Day, he had no choice but to come to Hetsa himself, retracing her movements. And he still had to return to Jenson Villa before the family dinner.
But what he didn’t count on… Tilda was also in Hetsa. Big city, yet somehow they ran into each other. Was it fate or just rotten timing? And then…
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Howard noticed Tilda walk in, holding hands with two men who radiated presence. He felt a sharp sting of jealousy. Of course, Tilda wasn’t ordinary; she was a world champion. Now, more and more remarkable men surrounded her. She clearly no longer needed anyone from Jenson Villa. No. It was only that they once thought they mattered so much to her. They believed Tilda would never walk away from the comfort of Jenson Villa, never abandon her brothers. But now? All that arrogance was smashed in their faces. They had it coming.
Tilda was ready to brush past Howard and leave.
“Congrats on becoming world champion, Tilda,” Howard said quickly, then rushed out of the café. He knew she didn’t want to see him, and he didn’t have the time to get involved with her either. Might as well leave it as a thorn in his chest and move forward.
Howard’s odd behavior made Tilda raise a brow.
Well, that was unexpected. Not only did Howard avoid making trouble… He actually congratulated her? Ha. Like a wolf wishing a lamb Happy New Year. Definitely suspicious.
“Tilda…” Mystro shot her a look. “Forget him. Let’s get the coffee Dane suggested.”
“Alright.”
Dane gave a small nod.
Just as Howard reached the exit, his phone rang.
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Seeing Russell’s name, Howard paused. He was preparing excuses. Time was tight. If he couldn’t track Rebecca, he’d have to get on the next flight back to Slosa.
“Hello, Dad, what’s going on?"
“What did you just say?!” Howard suddenly barked out, his voice heavy with tension. Everyone in the café turned their heads.
“Okay… understood. I’ll return immediately!” He hung up and sprinted out of the café. His face was etched with fear.
Mystro frowned. “What’s going on? Why’s he so shaken?”
Tilda stayed silent. For Howard to react like that… Had something happened at Jenson Villa? But… It wasn’t Tilda’s concern.
Howard followed through and boarded the next flight back to Slosa. When he arrived at Jenson Villa, he found the entire family gathered in the living room, weighed down by worry.
The second he entered, Howard asked, “Dad, was what you said true? Mom and Dominic were caught in a terrorist siege?”
“That’s right. It hasn’t hit the media yet. Only the families of those trapped inside the hotel have been informed. The attackers haven’t issued any demands. They’re only keeping the hostages contained on one of the hotel floors.” Russell looked devastated. It was like he’d aged a decade in a single moment.
“Dad, we can’t just wait around! We have to fly to Endralsia and get to Mom and Dominic!” Kyla sobbed, tears falling down her face.
Even the calmest son, Kayden, was unraveling. “Yes, Dad, let’s go! With Mom and Dominic in danger, who cares about New Year’s?”
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This was about life and death. If something happened to them… Kayden couldn’t picture what would become of their so-called “happy” family.