Chapter 40: I think my memories are returning "Mom, how does this look on me?" Eldon walked out of the changing room along with his father, wearing a yellow standard collar cardigan. He had insisted that Aiden help with trying on new clothes. Presently, Aiden had surprised his family with a shopping spree. He had taken Aiden and Elsie, bringing them to one of the biggest malls in the city. They were in one of the stalls trying on clothes. "Il mio protettore, you look so handsome," she exclaimed, pulling him into a tight hug. Having had enough of the embrace, Eldon pushed his mother slightly. Confusion flickered across his face as he asked with a hand gesture, "Il mio what? What is that, Mommy?" Pinching his cheeks, she told him fondly, "It means 'my protector' in Italian." "Yes, it does," Aiden agreed, slipping his hands into his pockets. His gray eyes held an indecipherable emotion as he looked at Elsie in deep thought. As realization dawned on Els
Chapter 41; You've been missed In a rental store, Elsie rented a laptop for an hour. It was a short amount of time to accomplish a lot, and she hoped her husband wouldn't notice her disappearance. The store boy offered her his private room for a price. Elsie cracked her knuckles and stretched her arms out of habit. The laptop turned on, displaying a background photo of Trickson Dale in a beautiful sundress. Elsie couldn't help but scoff. "When I'm done with you, Trix, you won't know what hit you. You'll be begging on your knees, kissing my feet, and asking for my help." As her fingers quickly ran over the keyboard, she logged into her account on the website Dark-HorseMen, a platform where hackers find jobs and get paid. Elsie hadn't logged in for over seven years, so the new features were strange to her. There were more hackers on the web, but she was still the most wanted of all. She hadn't even been online for two minutes, and she already had over twenty job
Chapter 42: Am I Not Family? "Where were you, Elsie?" Aiden inquired the second she returned to his side, his gaze darting to her sling bag and the shopping bag she hid behind her back. The arm had gotten better so she no longer wore a cast.Aiden had seen her buying a watch and shopping for clothes. Suddenly feeling nervous, she rubbed her neck, muttering, "I went to use the restroom. Are you people done with your shopping?" Elsie's gaze fell on her little boy who was holding his father's hand. Behind them stood three bodyguards carrying several shopping bags. The little lad let go of his father's hand and took steps ahead to his mom, explaining in ecstasy, "Yes, mom, daddy bought me a load of toys and gadgets." After hearing this, Elsie glanced at Aiden, who stood mightily, and then at her son. She widened her eyes and said, "Wow, buddy. You are very lucky to have a father who loves you." "I know, mommy, but mom, where is your own father?" Elsie's heart th
Chapter 43; You are my fairytale At this point, April could not think of a way out. She desperately wished to have lunch with her brother, but unfortunately, she had to leave. In the end, she clenched her teeth, folding her hands as she offered her apology. "I'm sorry for the disturbance I caused. I will take my leave now, but before I go, can I say goodbye to my nephew?" The manager, observing the situation, could see through April's insincere apology. He understood that she was only trying to save herself from further embarrassment. With a dismissive wave of his hand, he responded, "Fine." April awkwardly handed the chair over to the manager and sluggishly made her way over to Eldon. Her intention was to stall for as much time as possible, hoping that Aiden would return so she wouldn't have to leave. April contemplated asking Elsie about Aiden's whereabouts, but deep down, she knew that Elsie, being a cunning woman, would not reveal the truth. Suppressing
Chapter 44: Contact her In the Scott Construction Company, Aiden sat in his office, radiating a cold and dominating aura. He swirled in his swivel chair, deep in thought, rubbing his chin. "Mr. President, he is here!" Joseph Lawrence announced, sidestepping as he walked into the office. He clutched a red file, trying to deal with the stress he was feeling. The company was going through a rough patch. In the previous days, a hacker had breached their biotech wall and sold company secrets to the black market and competitors, resulting in the loss of millions. This was the first time someone had successfully hacked into their system, and it made Aiden furious. However, he saw a silver lining in the situation. It had exposed a flaw in their system, providing an opportunity for improvement, and he relished the chance to punish the culprit. A man clad in a black vest and white shirt entered the room. He smoothed his tie with elegance. The arrogant look on his face tr
Chapter 45: What Will I Gain from This Exchange? At this point, Joseph Lawrence raised his head and accused, "Which Cryptess? She has been off the network for almost a decade now. How can you contact her? Do you think if I could contact her, I would get you?" Everyone knew that Cryptess, after hacking into the most impossible system ever built and winning the "Queen of Hacking" title, went offline and never returned. Some rumors said she had died, while others said she got married and had a family – that she wanted a life away from the dark web. No one could locate where she was, nor any of her highly skilled hacker friends. Quickly, he responded, his chest rising and falling. "Cryptess is back online. She logged in recently, and I have her personal contact. We are friends online; she will do this," he admitted, his voice trembling. "Alright," Aiden scoffed coldly. He took to his feet, adjusting his tailored tie. Aiden's eyes narrowed, his earlier frustration fueli
Chapter 46: Dahlia is a devil in wolf's clothing! Upon arriving at the corridor that led to the room, Elsie's heart raced faster than before. Even her breathing was audible. It was a nature of hers to hyperventilate when nervous. That room may hold the secrets to all her unanswered questions. She may finally find out what was in that letter and what Dahlia was keeping in that room. Secretly, she stopped in her tracks. Elsie shut her eyes, taking in a deep breath and letting it out. It was an exercise her therapist had advised her to use when stressed or during moments of anxiety. Dahlia might have noticed as she looked over her shoulder to find the worker a few steps away. He was bent, tying his shoelace, and he was humming "Liberian Girl" by Michael Jackson. She rolled her eyes at the scene and continued walking. Hearing her footsteps, Elsie raised her head, stopping the tune. She jumped to her feet, feeling much better than before. She diligently
Chapter 47: Were you expecting someone else? "President, he is here!" Joseph Lawrence announced the arrival of Cryptess, a man with a pot belly and a thick white beard. He carried a sachet hanging over his shoulder, smiling eerily. "You are Cryptess?" Aiden, who was standing by the French window, swirled to find an old man staring at him. To everyone's knowledge, Cryptess was the goddess of the Darkweb. She was said to be drop-dead gorgeous, bewitching men at a mere glance, or incredibly ugly, with a face that scared her opponents. To their surprise, Cryptess was the man—an old man with a Santa beard? Could this be a disguise? "Yes, I am. Were you expecting someone else?" The old man belly laughed, caressing his stomach. He limped to the couch and began to set out his devices. This didn't amuse Aiden; his facial expression remained cold and void of emotions. Aiden kept his distance as the man carried out his magic. He soon breached the biotech wall.