Chapter 105Annah's heart raced as she hurried to her room to fetch her baby. She knew that showing her precious child to Matt might be the key to mending the strained relationship between him and Connor. If there was one thing she knew about her uncle, it was that he was a sucker for kids and she had a feeling that as soon as he saw her child, things might begin to get better between both of them. Annah had forgiven Connor, and she believed he was trying to change, but Matt's anger had been a heavy cloud over their relationship."Please, let this work." she sighed.With her baby safely cradled in her arms, Annah returned to the living room where Matt and Connor were sitting in tense silence. She gently approached Matt and held out her baby for him to see."Uncle Matt," Annah said softly, "I want you to meet your newest family member."Matt's eyes softened as he looked at the tiny, innocent face in Annah's arms. For a moment, he forgot the anger that had consumed him. The sight of the
Chapter 106Immediately, Connor followed Hans towards the control room. The urgency in the air was a lot and Connor's heart raced as he tried to understand the gravity of the situation. As they entered the control room, Hans wasted no time in telling him the alarming news."Connor, sir" Hans began, his voice tense, "Michael has launched the attack. He broadcasted a message earlier, and we have the footage right here."Connor quickly approached the control panel where Hans had queued up the message. The screen flickered to life, revealing Michael's face, his expression resolute and menacing. The broadcast was chilling, and Connor's jaw tightened as he watched."This is it," Connor muttered under his breath. "Hans, we need to act swiftly. Shut down every major operation we have around the world."Hans nodded, his fingers flying over the keyboard to initiate the shutdown protocols. Lights on the control panel flashed red as systems were deactivated in rapid succession.Connor knew that t
Chapter 107Outside his house, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the front yard, Connor was engaged in a heartfelt conversation with Matt. They stood by the old oak tree that had witnessed countless conversations and confessions over the years and Connor knew that for as long as he was talking to him, things would be better for him.Connor had been nervous about this talk because he knew it was coming one way or the other and now it was here. He felt the weight of responsibility settling upon him. Matt had always been a pillar of support for Annah and he knew that he was one person he could confide in. He had seen Connor and Annah's love blossom, and now, with the arrival of their newborn son, there was an unspoken understanding that things were changing rapidly.Matt's eyes, filled with concern and sincerity, locked onto Connor's and the younger man knew that this was a talk that was long overdue."You know, Connor," he began, his voice carrying the gra
Chapter 108Matt and Kate arrived back to the safe house in one piece and Kate heaved a sigh of relief when she walked through her doors. The visit to Annah's house was enjoyable but she had been scared shitless when Connor arrived to tell them to leave. She knew that it was for her safety and she liked it but this was getting scary for her because she didn't know what it would mean for her and for Annah and now, they had uniformed men all around the place."This feels like we are in the barracks," Matt chuckled.Kate knew what he was doing, he was trying to make the situation more lively and she appreciated it but at this moment, she didn't think that it was appropriate considering the fact that the situation they had in their hands was serious."Yes, we are and if that will keep us safe, I actually welcome it." Kate said.They walked in to see Fred on the couch, drinking a glass of beer. There was a pained look in his eyes and the couple knew what he was thinking of. They had seen t
Chapter 109In the dimly lit living room of Connor's house, a cozy fire crackled in the fireplace, casting a warm, flickering glow across the room. Connor and Alina sat on the plush, burgundy-colored couch, nestled close together. The room was adorned with various art pieces and souvenirs from their travels, giving it a comfortable and intimate ambiance.Connor turned to Alina, his eyes locked onto hers, conveying both concern and determination. "Alina," he began, his voice steady but tinged with an underlying tension. "I need to tell you something important."Alina looked at him, her brows furrowing slightly as she sensed the gravity of his words. "What is it, Connor?"Taking a deep breath, Connor began to explain, "Hans, my chief security officer, managed to obtain some crucial information. It's about Michael, you know, my enemy who's been trying to destroy me for so long."Alina's eyes widened, and she tightened her grip on his hand, a mixture of worry and curiosity dancing in her
Chapter 110"Babe." Connor said.It was one fine morning later that week. They were in the small living room that overlooked the great forests that stood just opposite the safe house. From where they sat, Annah could see Connor's men patrolling the grounds, providing the safety that they needed. Ever since Michael declared war on Connor and him living the city, everything that been quiet and Annah hated it because she wanted to know exactly what he was up to. Him being quiet now raised alarm bells in her head because she knew that he would defintiely be up to something but she didn't know what that was."Yes love," Annah said, looking up from a book she was reading.Connor who was busy typing on his laptop looked up as he placed his laptop on the table beside him. He needed to tell her what he had been thinking of and he couldn't quite believe that it was just now he had been thinking of it."I just realized that you don't have a phone. Ever since you've… well, you've been staying wit
Chapter 111In the dimly lit, high-security room at Connor's safe house, Hans stood before him with a grim expression etched across his weathered face. The room was filled with hushed tension, the kind that signaled the arrival of unsettling news."Connor sir," Hans began, his voice low and measured, "we've received some concerning intelligence. Michael has been spotted in a small town in Japan."Connor's heart skipped a beat. Michael had always been a thorn in his flesh. The news of his presence in Japan was enough to send a chill down Connor's spine.Hans continued, "But that's not all, sir. He's been seen meeting with the biggest arms dealer in the region."Connor's face paled as he processed the gravity of the situation. The implications were clear. Michael, a man known for his ruthless ambition and cunning strategies, meeting with an arms dealer could only mean one thing – trouble on a massive scale.Connor knew that Michael's agenda was never small and he knew he needed to be pr
Chapter 112"I've actually forgotten the last time I went out," Annah chuckled.She held Martha's hands in her's as they strolled through the central park, the baby nestled in the baby carrier. He was cooing playfully, fiddling his dummy as Martha checked his teeth, making sure that he wasn't choking on anything that could potentially cause him harm."I know but considering the circumstances we are living in, i don't think going out should be what is on our mind." Martha said.Annah nodded, understanding what she was saying. She knew that what she said was the truth and she knew that Connor would rather die than to allow anything happen to any of them. He loved them too much to allow any harm to come near them and she wasn't surprised when he ordered tons of his men to escort them throughout the park. The men were scattered all over the place but one would hardly know that the plain clothed men with sunglasses shielding their eyes concealed weapons of destruction and were ready to put