Day Sixty-Three…
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[ At Vincent's Place… ]
Vincent had been sitting leisurely in the poolside, thinking about someone. He couldn't help but smile as he recalled his lunch date with Jane. Though it was only a short time, Vincent enjoyed her presence.
"She doesn't remember. Her memories haven't returned yet," Vincent mumbled, playing with the glass of whisky in his hand.
But the smile on his face disappeared when he recalled his encounter with Nathan. "That guy is still as arrogant as ever. Tsk." Vincent scoffed before taking a sip of his whisky.
"I played him on the palm of my hand without his knowledge. I can't wait to see him kneel before me." Vincent gripped the glass tightly. "I'll take everything from him… his wealth, his organization… even his woman. I'll give him the living hell."
He was lost in his own thoughts when a cute charming little girl approached him. "Uncle! Uncle! I've been searching for you. Why are you drinking so early?" Mia pouted her lips and put her hands on the sides of her waists as if she was a mother scolding her naughty son.
Vincent let out a soft chuckle before putting down his glass. He extended his hands, inviting her for a hug. The little girl finally smiled and jumped into his arms. She hugged him.
"My little princess… don't get mad anymore. I'm just in a good mood today. Anyway, there is someone whom I would like you to meet. A new friend. I believe you will like her." Vincent broke the hug and patted her head.
Mia gazed at him with her doe eyes. "A new friend? Who is she? Another woman."
Vincent chuckled once more. "She is not just another woman. She is a great woman with so many talents."
Mia blinked her eyes and asked him again, "Great woman with so many talents? Who is more beautiful than her? Aunt Helena or that woman?"
Vincent was not able to respond right away. Mia crossed her arms over her chest as she eyed him suspiciously. "Uncle? Is it really a hard question?"
He shook his head and smiled awkwardly. "Of course not. The most beautiful among them is none other than…" he paused for a moment and lifted her chin. "It's You! My Little Princess."
Mia's giggle bubbled up. "I love you so much, Uncle! I'm not mad anymore. Okay. Let's meet your new friend!" She said excitedly.
"Okay. I'll set a meeting with her soon. I hope you will get along well. But there is something I want to ask you." Vincent held her shoulders as he looked at her.
The little girl bobbed her head frantically. "Sure, Uncle. What is it?"
"Please keep this a secret from your Aunt Helena, okay?" Vincent raised his pinky finger, asking Mia to swear a promise.
"Okay, Uncle. I swear. This is a secret between us. Can you tell me more about that woman, Uncle?" Mia sat next to Vincent.
He rubbed his chin and took his time thinking about what he should tell Mia.
"She has emerald eyes like you," Vincent said, tapping the tip of her cute nose.
"Really? Just like my mother?" Mia asked him curiously. She remembered the woman's photo in Vincent's wallet. He told her that the woman was her mother.
"No comment. Just find out when you see her." Vincent pinched her cute nose.
Mia just bobbed her head and smiled giddily. "I can't wait to see her!"
The uncle and niece were still talking when they were interrupted by a call.
"Mia, wait a second. I'll just answer this phone call." Vincent frowned because it was an international call. He wondered if something happened in their operation in Country R.
"Take your time, Uncle. I'm going upstairs to do my assignment. Bye! Bye!" Mia excused herself. Seeing the serious expression of her Uncle Vincent, she could already sense that it was an urgent phone call. She didn't want to disturb him further.
She already appreciated that her Uncle Vincent decided to stay longer in Country M despite his busy schedule and work in Country R. He set those works aside because of her. So as much as possible she didn't want to be a burden to him.
When Mia left, Vincent answered the phone call. The call came from his right-hand man who was left in Country R. It was Phoenix.
"What's up, Phoenix? Are you having a problem there?" Vincent knew that Phoenix wouldn't call him if he could deal with it without bothering the King.
"Apologies, my King. There is this guy who is asking about your whereabouts. He is investigating and gathering information about you. How should I deal with him? Should I eliminate him for you?" Phoenix consulted Vincent.
"Why are you asking me this? You may kill him if you want. But I am curious who is brave but dumb enough to dig for more information about my identity?" A sly smirk appeared on Vincent's gorgeous face.
"He is known as Christopher… his international alias. He is a member of the Sawada Clan. He attacked a few branches of ours, beating and torturing our members just to get information about you. But don't worry. He didn't get any significant information." Phoenix reassured him.
"Sawada Clan? What do you know about this man? Did you run a background check on him? Are you sure he is looking for me? Not the Raven?" Vincent was curious as to why the member of the Sawada Clan was digging for information about him. As far as he knew, Nathan was working with the Sawada Clan and perhaps he asked them to help him find the Raven.
"Yes, King. He is after you. Christopher, also known as Tatsumi, is the son of the godfather's right-hand man, Kazuki. Do you want me to capture him first and find the reason why he is looking for you?" Phoenix suggested.
"Yes. Do that. Don't kill him yet. Just capture him alive. We can't afford to wage a war against the Sawada Clan. My partner is still trying to form an alliance with them. They are two powerful organizations in Country J."
"This is noted, my King. I'll update you on the progress of our manhunt. But I will make sure to give him a lesson for attacking our branches and causing troubles to our operations."
"I'll leave this to you, Phoenix."
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