Chapter 702 Fixing the Relationship
Day Seventy-Five…
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[ At Vincent's Villa… ]
As early as 6:00 in the morning, Vincent received a piece of devastating news from his subordinate. Vincent was enjoying his coffee inside his study room when his loyal subordinate burst in with a look of sheer panic etched across his face.
He got the information from one survivor of the explosion. Unfortunately, he was the one who happened to be available today and he must deliver this bad news to Vincent.
"My King… I have bad news… it's the hideout. It's gone. The explosion... it's bad." Vincent's subordinate was still panting and trying to catch his breath.
"Our hideout was attacked this morning. Several explosions happened in the different areas. Phoenix was badly injured. We have eighty percent casualties. Aside from that, we also lost a hundred million worth of truth serum."
Vincent's eyes narrowed, a storm brewing within them. His fingers tightened around the cup of coffee, a muscle twitching in his jaw as he absorbed the news. He almost spilled the coffee. Fortunately, he managed to put it down on the table.
"How did this happen? Who is responsible for this?" Vincent asked him, his voice calm yet dangerous.
The man hesitated, his eyes avoiding direct contact with Vincent. He stumbled over his words. "We... we're still investigating, my King. It looks like an orchestrated attack. The explosives were... improvised. We suspect someone knew our layout."
Vincent's knuckles whitened as he gripped the desk, his facade of control beginning to crack. He inhaled deeply, attempting to contain the fury bubbling within him.
"Find out who did this. And I don't care what it takes. I want names. I want their connections." Vincent commanded him irately.
The subordinate nodded vigorously, understanding the gravity of the situation. He hastily exited the room, leaving Vincent alone with the weight of the devastating news.
The moment he was left alone, Vincent leaned back in his chair, his mind racing, his expression a blend of rage and disbelief. He clenched his fists, a tangible aura of menace enveloping him as he pondered to himself. He suspected the Syphiruz Mafia.
Gritting his teeth, Vincent reached for the phone, dialing a number with swift determination. As the line connected, his voice was cold and menacing. "Prepare for war. Reveal the truth to the Godfather."
Alexander, the Dragon Lord, understood Vincent's motive. He had been waiting for his go signal before revealing the truth to Mr. Hiroshi. They were done collecting pieces of evidence that would prove how Nathan hurt Jane before.
"Okay. I know what to do. Leave this to me." Alexander was aware of what happened to the King Stallion Mafia's hideout. He also heard the news from his subordinates. Since Red Dragon Mafia was an ally of King Stallion Mafia, this attack had implications with their alliance. They must work together and eliminate the threats.
"Do you suspect the Syphiruz Mafia has something to do with the explosion of your hideout?" Alexander asked Vincent directly.
Vincent was quiet for a few seconds before he responded to Alexander's query.
"Nathan and his men are the only people who could do this to me. Unless you betray me." Vincent sneered as he mumbled those words.
"Why would I betray you? We are in this together. I want Nathan's destruction. We have the same goal!" Alexander defended himself.
"I know," Vincent replied confidently. "There is a reason why I suspect Nathan. I guess I let a traitor in my turf." Joker's face flashed in Vincent's mind. He wondered if that traitor also betrayed him… just like how he betrayed his former master (Nathan) before.
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[ At Sparks Mansion… ]
Ethan sat at the dining table, his small frame barely visible against the large chair. His Grandfather, Old Man Xu, sat across from him, a gentle smile on his face, trying to engage Ethan in conversation. However, Ethan seemed distracted.
The table is adorned with a simple yet hearty meal – steaming bowls of soup and freshly baked bread. But Ethan's plate remains untouched. Ethan fidgeted with his spoon, his appetite seemingly absent. His gaze darted between his grandfather and the clock hanging on the wall, his excitement and anticipation evident.
"Ethan, my boy, aren't you hungry? The soup is getting cold." Old Man Xu could no longer bear to see Ethan's food untouched.
"Grandpa, I'm waiting for my Dad and Mom to arrive." His voice carried a mixture of hope and disappointment. He glanced at the empty chair beside him, aching for the presence of his father, Nathan, and Jane. He already missed them, especially Jane.
He thought Jane would be sleeping at the Sparks Mansion last night. However, the two didn't show up. He ended up sleeping on the sofa while waiting for them. Butler Li was the one who transferred the boy to his bedroom.
"I'm sure they'll be here soon, lad. Let's not let the food go to waste," Old Man Xu reassured his grandson, tapping his back.
Little Ethan heaved a sigh of defeat. "Okay, Grandpa."
"By the way, Grandpa… is it really true? That Vincent guy… is your biological son? My father has a brother? Who is older between them?" Ethan began confronting his grandfather. Last night, Old Man Xu was still shaken by Vincent's appearance so he didn't open a conversation regarding this issue.
When Ethan raised this question, the smile on Old Man Xu's face disappeared. He was filled with guilt.
"It was a mistake on my part, grandson. I didn't betray your grandma. Do you think I'm a bad person for not acknowledging him?" Old Man Xu consulted Ethan, asking for his opinion. He knew that his grandson would be honest with him. He would accept his views and opinion.
"Should I apologize to him?" Old Man Xu asked him again.
Ethan didn't answer right away. He tried to analyse the situation first. He put down his spoon and fork for a moment before staring at Old Man Xu.
"I won't judge you, Grandpa. But you have to explain this to my father. Because of what you did before, my Uncle ended up hating my father. I believe… Uncle Vincent wants to ruin my Dad out of jealousy." Ethan could somehow connect the dots now. Vincent and Monica worked together to scheme against Nathan.
"Sigh. Yes. I owe your father an explanation…" Old Man Xu acknowledged his mistake.
"But you also need to fix your relationship with Uncle Vincent. I don't hate him. He is so kind to me. I hope he forgives you…" Ethan held his grandfather's hand, squeezing it gently to console him.
"I will try…grandson. But I doubt it. I'm afraid he showed up for one purpose. He seems like declaring war against his brother." Old Man Xu expressed his concern.
"Don't worry about my father. He can deal with anything… especially now, my Mom is on his side! They are a power couple." Ethan was confident. He believed that his father could do anything as long as Jane was on his side.
Meanwhile, Old Man Xu chuckled softly as he watched the boy with amusement. "My grandson… are you sure you are just five years old? You are smarter than your father."
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