Chapter 84: Not so fast "Rot and die? Meets his demise?" Tess raised an eyebrow. Ruben was still fine and well but these people wanted him dead. They had no shred of empathy in them, like an empty barrel they only came to their mansion to make noise and diminish Ruben’s authority in the family. "I- er meant if he was in a state where he couldn't perform his duties." Anderson panicked. His desires got him excited. He had to hide the fact that he wanted Ruben dead, even to Ruben’s parents. They obviously just wanted to diminish Ruben’s authority in the family, they didn't want him dead. Just like useless parents, they were jealous of their child's overbearing power and felt inferior. Tess wasn't convinced. "I don't care, no one is allowed ten steps close to Ruben’s bed." "You- move right now! " Anderson tried to protest but he was interrupted by the clacking sound of a walking stick. Old man De Vries! The familiar heart quaking sound of the walking stick caused Anderson's face to go
Chapter 85: One man down "I-it was him." The old man pointed at Anderson. "He told me if I followed his instructions, he would ensure I live a good life." The old man cried. "W-what nonsense! I have never seen you!" Anderson denied ever meeting the old man. "Y-you how can you lie like that!" The old man's entire body was shaking from anger and fright. Even if he had a hundred lives, he would never dare challenge Ruben. He had only been bold during the meetings because Anderson talked big about his influence in the family so the old man thought he had a powerful backer, until Tess's men got him. "You want more evidence?" Tess smirked as she watched Anderson's confident acts of denial. Anderson felt an ominous feeling welled up within him. From his sources, he knew Tess didn't leave Ruben’s room even for a minute. His confidence grew and he provoked her. "Sure. "Tess gazed mockingly at Anderson as if she could read his thoughts. She walked leisurely to the dressing table, picked up
Chapter 86: Telepathy Ruben smiled at the sight of Luuk. "Mmh, come here," he responded. In the few words they said to each other, a lot of information was passed across. Luuk inquired about Ruben’s health and Ruvdn told him he was fine. They understood each other without saying a word. Tess smiled happily at the telepathy between the father and son. A few months ago, she would never have believed Luuk would represent his father, Ruben in places, in his absence. It felt surreal. Luuk walked closer to Ruben. His eyes surveyed the now fading needle marks on his body and the bandaged bullet wound."It doesn't hurt." Ruben said. He could understand the little lad's worries. "Mmh." Luuk responded wordlessly. "You got Lucas?" Tess spoke, her fingers played with Luke's hair. "Yes… but-" Luuk paused. "What's wrong?" Tess raised her head to look at him. "I caught his signal around Brittany's house and it disappeared shortly after. I tracked the history of the signal and found out it w
Chapter 87 : where is mother? Ruben had been recuperating for two days before he officially resumed work activities. Meanwhile Tess had been steadily preparing for her departure to the underworld. She had no pending appointment apart from meeting up with Elaine.Elaine invited Tess and the De Vries family to the ceremony for the celebration of her official appointment as a government official. Tess was set to attend the ceremony alongside Ruben and his parents who were fond of Elaine as they were all childhood friends and often interacted when Tess's father was alive. The ceremony was held in a grand Hotel hall, shimmering lights hung on every corner of the room, illuminating the extravagantly dressed women and men.The ceremony was turned into a social network, a dome for bootlicking and currying favor from the powerful. Elaine came in 30 minutes after the event officially started and delivered a stunning, intelligent speech before leaving the stage with a standing ovation and r
Chapter 88: My wife is missing.From the information gathered, Ruben deduced that this mysterious figure was obsessed with Tess. So much he kidnapped and subjected Brittany to torture for hurting Tess. Brittany's last words were proof, she told him to run from Tess or else he would end up dead. The black masked man not hurting Luke when he had the chance was another proof he didn't want to hurt Tess and was protecting her feelings. If the black masked man appeared at the party, it was only for one reason, Tess.Ruben sent a distress message to all the shadow bodyguards nearby, his orders were to close the exits of the hotel. He contacted the Hotel's president himself, asking for assistance with the Surveillance footage when a female bodyguard went into the restroom but couldn't find Tess. Ruben knew fear. The fear of separation, fear of never seeing Tess again and the fear of her getting hurt. From the surveillance footage provided, when Tess walked into the bathroom, to 15 minut
Chapter 89: Saved from death While Tess was still in a state of confusion, Regal was occupied with the crooked tooth man, fighting for his life. He was ridiculed with pain inducing wounds but he had a smile on his face.His eerie aura sending chills down the viewers spine. Any normal person would curl on the floor, convulsing in pain but Regal still looked vibrant and healthy like he wasn't hurt. In fact, it was obvious he was playing around with the crooked tooth man. Instead of initiating an attack or counter attack, he was just evading attacks playfully. Suddenly, the crooked man stopped in his steps, Regal followed suit, a smirk lingers on his lips and his eyes glimmered with mockery. In a brief second, someone came from behind Regal, stabbing him with an arm length sword. "Eyyy two on one? Not fair." Regal said without any change in expression, he still had a bright slightly crazed smile on his face. "He is definately a monster just like the rumors says." Someone on the specta
Chapter 90: Who are you? Tess and Regal dived in the middle of the men, unarmed. They fought with their bare hands and rough strength against sharp axes and blades. Tess seemed to be a better fighter than Regal. Within the blink of an eye, a huge number of men laid on the floor like carpets on the ground she stepped on. She didn't take a single break, delivering earth shattering punches on vital positions of their body without a single bloodshed. Tess hated the sight of blood. While fighting, she prioritizes more internal injuries than external injuries. The crowd gasped in awe as they watched her nimble figure move around, taking down a huge number of men four times her size. Regal watched Tess from the corner of his eyes, he got distracted a few times which earned him a slight graze on the skin a few times, by the men wielding the ax. "Focus." Tess scolded as she fend off a man that almost cut Regal's arm off when he got distracted by her skills. Regal regained his composure
Chapter 91: Gambled off "The leader of the underworld." Tess smirked. "..." Regal paused for a minute and burst into laughter. "Why? You don't believe me?" Tess asked with an eyebrow raised but her face held no hostility. Regal waved his hand, "No no, I totally believe you." He said with underlying sarcasm. "I am not convinced." Tess pouted. Regal chuckled mockingly. "You know, I acknowledge your strength but calling yourself the queen of the underworld could get you in trouble. You can't casually throw Avis's name around and remain unscathed. Besides, who would dare kidnap Avis and from the outside world to the underworld, her turf, that's ridiculous, they'll be courting death by doing so. ""I know right, but I am not lying though" Tess said adamantly with a serious face but her eyes had a tinge of playfulness in it, making Regal dubious. Regal appeared visibly conflicted and it made Tess laugh, he reminded her of Luke a lot. Suddenly she missed home, thinking of it. All alo