Chapter 573 The Reason She Failed Her Mission
Day Sixty-Four…
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"You have to love her with all your heart. Acknowledge your feelings for her."
Nathan didn't know how he would react to Ethan's words. 'Who gave him this idea? This is absurd. Before, he likes Abigail so much. But now, he is shipping me with Jane.'
When he recovered from his trance, Nathan questioned his son. "Why are you telling me this? I don't have feelings for her."
Ethan was displeased when he heard Nathan's last remarks. Even Bam-Bam was disappointed. "How long are you going to deny it, Dad?" The young boy was losing his patience. His Dad was so dumb. He couldn't recognize his one true love.
"Are you going to wait until she's gone?! Won't you be sad if Miss Jane dies?" Ethan burst out. He could no longer tolerate Nathan's foolishness. He kept on denying his feelings for Jane.
"She. Won't. Die!" Nathan spat back at his son with his stern cold voice. He hated it when Ethan kept telling him that Jane was going to die. "I won't let her die." His words were filled with conviction.
Ethan was annoyed by his father's confusing actions. "Fine! I won't bug you on this anymore. If you don't like her and you don't have feelings for her then just let her go. Send her to Uncle Stephen. At least, Uncle Stephen is different. He is treating her well. And he is willing to do anything for her. At least, he loves her sincerely."
Nathan crumpled his face when he heard that. He was about to argue with his son but Ethan stormed out of the room, leaving Nathan. Bam-Bam followed Ethan from behind. He scowled at Nathan before flying away.
Nathan was left alone inside Jane's ward. He clenched his fists, just watching Ethan's back. He wasn't mad at his son but at himself.
Meanwhile, Ethan kept walking away until he found an isolated place. He wanted to be alone, away from his foolish and annoying father. He sat on the ground and hugged himself, trying to hold his tears.
Bam-Bam joined him. "Why are you sad?"
Ethan gazed up and said, "Because I'm losing hope. I feel sorry for my Mom. What if Dad won't acknowledge his feelings, will she die? For real? Can't you save her? I want to save her. I don't want her to die."
The young boy began to express his thoughts and feelings with Bam-Bam. "Bam-Bam, I wonder if it's okay for Mom to love someone else as long as she can survive. Is it okay that she falls to someone else who already has feelings for her so that she can survive?"
"I can accept it even if she can't be together with my dumb father, as long as she stays alive. Can you help her?" Ethan begged Bam-Bam. He felt so helpless and desperate at this moment.
"I have Uncle Stephen… and that guy whose name is Tatsumi."
Bam-Bam heaved a deep sigh. "I'm sorry, Ethan. It can't be done. It must be true love. And the guy whom my master loves is your father." The magical creature flew towards Ethan and stroked his hair using his paw. He wanted to comfort the little child.
"True Love? Can't I just become my Mom's True Love? I love her so much. And I know she loves me back. Can't you consider that as true love?" Ethan insisted on, trying to convince Bam-Bam to let Jane live.
On the other hand, Bam-Bam couldn't refute that. Jane's and Ethan's love for each other was genuine and unconditional. It was a real love… truer than other kinds of love.
'But this doesn't change the fact that Jane's mission focuses on gaining Nathan's love and affection,' Bam-Bam thought to himself. He didn't voice it out loud because he didn't want to disappoint the kid further.
"Ethan, I'm sorry. I don't want to give you false hope. But I have to admit that you and Jane have strong connections. You both love each other unconditionally. Just keep loving her and show her how much you care for her. Don't give up. She still has thirty days left." Bam-Bam could only encourage Ethan.
"Hmm! If she dies, I die!" Ethan mumbled, wiping his tears.
"Don't say that. My master won't be happy once you get you hurt because of her. Do you want her to blame herself?" Bam-Bam lectured Ethan.
"Then you have to help me. Don't let her die. You have powers!" Ethan grabbed Bam-Bam and shook his body until the magical creature got dizzy.
"Eh? Ethan… let me go. Don't shake me like that. I'm dizzy. My world is spinning." Bam-Bam complained to Ethan. The young boy was shaking his body forcefully.
A few seconds later, Ethan released Bam-Bam. "You are a stubborn little creature. You refuse to help my Mom and me. Just get lost. You TRAITOR! Hmmp!" Ethan was now upset with Bam-Bam. No matter how much he pleads, Bam-Bam won't listen to him.
Bam-Bam heaved a sigh of defeat before disappearing from his sight. He had his own principle he didn't want to break. As a soul keeper, he has to fulfill his duty and promises. The deal between Jane and him couldn't be broken. Jane had to finish her mission.
Ethan continued sulking around the corner. After a while, he stood up. His feet brought him back to Jane's ward. Nathan was not around when he returned. The young boy approached Jane. He climbed on the bed and planted a soft kiss on Jane's right cheek.
He stayed there, just sitting on the edge of her sick bed. Little Ethan started caressing Jane's cheeks and stroked her hair. "Mom, you have to live. Okay? Don't leave me behind. I can't lose you."
Sadness could be seen in Ethan's eyes as he stared at her. He lay down beside her and hugged her tightly. "I love you, Mom."
Ethan buried his face into her side as he tightened his embrace.
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[ In Jane's subconscious… ]
She might be sleeping by now. But Jane's mind started to recall some of her memories. And the flashbacks started to appear in her mind. She was back to the time when she first encountered Vincent, the leader of the King Stallion Mafia. It was the continuation of her memory during her first hypnosis session with Stephen.
{ FLASHBACK }
Jane went to that Masquerade Ball to assassinate the King. She thought everything would go smoothly, especially when she managed to approach him.
"Come with me," he said, grabbing her hand.
With the goal to have private time alone with him, Jane obediently followed him. The King pulled her as they passed through the dancing crowd. She didn't know why this man took notice of her easily. Was he interested in her?
Vincent brought her to the garden maze. It was a perfect place for assassination. No one was around as the guests were enjoying the banquet inside the hall. Jane and Vincent were alone in that hedge maze.
"I would like to congratulate you for catching my attention. How bold are you to intentionally bump me, my dear lady." Vincent let out a soft chuckle.
Jane smiled at him sweetly, playing along with him. "Of course. I have been eyeing you from the start. You are my target. You are the only gentleman who captured my interest among the crowd. I bet you are powerful and influential."
Jane tried to flirt with him, distracting him using her charm. As they spoke, Jane discreetly took the poison needle that she kept inside her masquerade lace gloves. If Vincent lowered his guard against her, she could easily kill him using her poison needle.
But Jane was also cautious because she heard that the leader of the King Stallion Mafia was very sharp and cunning. He was a dangerous person who couldn't easily be killed by anyone.
Jane placed her hand behind her as she hid the needle from his His lips curled up into a playful smile.
Jane's eyebrow twitched. She contemplated whether to accept his sight. Vincent was still holding her other hand. Then they heard the loud music coming from the mansion.
"May I have this dance?" Vincent invited her, looking at her intently. His lips curled up into a playful smile.
Jane's eyebrow twitched. She contemplated whether to accept his invitation or not. 'Should I strike already? I shouldn't be wasting my time here.'
When Vincent saw the hesitation in her eyes, he spoke again to convince her. "You will be my first and my last dance tonight. Can you please say yes, my Lady? Don't reject me." He asked her in a pleading tone. But he maintained his cheeky smile on his face.
"Fine. Your last dance," Jane eventually agreed. 'You will die in my hands anyway,' she added to her thoughts.
Jane temporarily hid the poison needle before accepting Vincent's hand. She placed her hands on his shoulders while Vincent held her waist. They started to move and sway their body, dancing to the slow beat of the music.
Vincent pulled her body closer to him and whispered, "Tell me your name, my lady."
"No. gentleman's first. Tell me yours," Jane refused him.
Vincent let out another soft chuckle. Leaning closer to her ear, Vincent whispered his name. "I'm… Sizzling August."
Jane's eyes widened and her body stiffened the moment she heard that name. 'Sizzling August? Is he the Sizzling August I've been looking for?'
Meanwhile, Vincent smirked when he noticed the changes in Jane's expression. He could tell that he succeeded in luring her. 'I know it. You will react when you hear this name… Shining Star.'
At that certain moment, Jane was bound to fail her mission. She miscalculated something. This man knew that she was coming. And he was aware of her weakness.
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