Chapter 495 The Root of Everything?
That evening, shocking news spread like wildfire on several social media platforms and was broadcast on Primetime news.
The world could not believe Vincent's death since there was no announcement or a press release from Shen and Davies's side.
Many doubted the news source was reliable, so they demanded proof.
And with the news exploding like a nuclear bomb, a hundred reporters head to P Country and Australia to investigate and get any scope they could publish. After learning that Jacob Davies and Frederick Shen were still in C Nation, some reporters went to Zen City.
Reporters crowded the Z Group building entrance, hoping to interview the two fathers and confirm the news, cared less that they had been waiting the entire day and had no words from them.
Meanwhile, at the Office of the President, Jacob slammed his hand on the center table, reading all the articles he could find on the internet. Across from him is Frederick, who shared his sentiment.
Fred is watching the latest news regarding his son missing after being ambushed.
Many speculate about the incident, but no one can give reliable information if he is alive or has died already because they said nothing about it.
The two fathers wanted to go home to Dream City and meet their grandchildren in poor condition. However, it will only give the media an idea that the news is credible. They avoid doing so but be cautious in their movements as the world is watching them.
"Samuel Miller would not negotiate. We could not bargain Rob's life over Vincent. I'm sorry, Fred. But we will do everything we can."
"I understand. If we act on our own, the T Country will not sit idly. Prime Minister Dawson would allow nothing to happen to his grandson."
"You are correct, Fred. Now two giant rocks are pressing us. Shun's men are ready to rescue both Rob and search for Vincent, but the condition is not something we must overlook." said Jacob.
Fred nodded and said, "Honestly, I am more worried about our daughter. After she finds out she gave birth to the babies prematurely, I am certain that it will break her heart."
Listening to Fred, Jacob's face turned gloom; he could not stop himself shed tears thinking about his beloved daughter and precious grandchildren born prematurely.
"My daughter had a heart made of gold. Why does she have to go through something like this? Two people that only love, respect, and support each other." At that moment, Jacob could not conceal his despair.
"I learned that those two never had a fight or misunderstanding. But why does fate want to separate and hurt them this much? I believe they don't deserve to be miserable and face such trials like this."
Fred, who is only listening to Jacob's mumbling, could not agree more with his viewpoint.
His son Vincent had loved no one but only one girl. He didn't break anyone's heart or treat someone like a rug.
But why?
Why does life want to rub his only love?
Why does life want to trample him down to his feet?
"Those two want nothing but to live peacefully with their children," Fred said unhappily.
Fred also shared his feelings about everything that was happening. It made him vulnerable as his heart and soul were like cutting into small pieces, thinking his grandchildren barely lived.
"I have faith in heaven that Vincent is still alive. Everything would not just end here." Jacob stated with meaning in his words.
"I also have faith and belief in my son's survival instincts. He knew how to fight, and he also was trained how to survive in such circumstances," said Fred.
Jacob praised, "Good thing that even he did not continue to train under Shun. He took private training for self-defense."
"Yes. The elders have these family rules. It is for the next Head of the Clan since we are descendants of the Xing Imperial family. We must continue the bloodline even if we live a low-key profile."
"Fred, don't you think it is smart to reveal the secret that your family had kept for four hundred years already?"
Fred fell silent and pondered Jacob's question. If the purpose of ending the direct line of the Imperial descendants, he is not convinced that the matter is still between the Xing and Wu Kingdom. He believes it's no longer worth taking revenge on.
The conflict between the late emperor and his enemies happened ages ago. So it must be something, and it never makes sense to him, thought Fred.
"Honestly, Jacob… Still, I could not fully grasp the profound reason why the dark shadow organization is after your daughter. It may be because of your enemies in your territories? Now they also wanted my son. Do you think everything had made sense? Suppose they were your enemies before; maybe the matter is simple. However, I'm confused why they are so worked up in troubling our family. Could there be another reason?"
"You are right." Jacob agreed with Fred's conclusion. "If it is a small matter. Why would they waste so much time and money?"
Everything only made little sense. He may have had enemies in the past, but things become quiet after he put up a peace treaty with other mafia lords in his territories.
"I guess I have to seek Shun's knowledge or Lady Isabella's enlightenment. Maybe she foresees something of the future, and she could help us solve our dilemmas if we figure out the root of everything that happens to our children."
"I agreed with you. We should reach out to her." On the other hand, Fred could not help not wonder. "Can it be related to our ancestors?"
Although he is less superstitious, his ancestors lived with one in ancient times, and there are so many collections of evidence that his family kept through generations.
"Ancestors' sins that pass down even to the tenth generation?" Jacob mumbled.
He would not believe it if the world hid no such secrets. But unexplainable things are actually occurring in every corner of the world. Even so, Jacob still believes that his daughter was only tested by her destiny.
"I don't care what it is. But all I wanted is for my daughter to wake up, Vincent to come back alive, and the kids to get well to meet their wonderful parents."
"I concurred. And while we are waiting for the great news, we have to do something with the malicious reports." Fred suggested, and Jacob agreed with his ideas.
"We have to proceed as scheduled to hold the press conference. Let us launch S.D. Incorporated."
S.D. stands as Shen and Davies being one company.
Before the unfortunate events, the couple named the company this way as the first gift for their children, hoping it would prosper and share the blessing to many people by providing more jobs in the future.
The couple had nothing in their minds but to create a better world for everyone.
However,
The two fathers do not understand why life does not want their children to fulfill their beautiful dream when it is not for themselves, but the entire world benefits from it.
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Launching Day of S. D. Incorporated
At Zen City, the press conference was held in a grand hotel owned by Davies' subsidiary company in the country.
Although only fifty reporters from around the globe were invited to attend the press conference, the entrance was crowded with media to witness the live streaming they would see outside the hotel.
The launch will also have live streaming that could watch globally.
"Sheena?"
At the Presidential suite, Fred knocked on the bedroom door. He peeped inside to check if his daughter had done her makeup.
"Hey, dad! Is everything okay in the event hall?"
"Yes. Jacob made sure everything would go smoothly tonight. Are you ready?"
Sheena nodded and smiled at her dad. She got up from the accent chair and hugged her dad.
"Everything will be fine, dad. I believe my brother will come back to us in one piece."
"I have faith as well. Good luck, sweetheart."
"Thank you, dad."
Although she is the youngest, they think Sheena fits as the family's spokesperson. Tonight, Sheena would host the launch and answer the questions thrown at them.
"Ma'am? Sir? We only have ten minutes before we start." The hotel manager came in to remind them.
"Alright. We'll go now!" After Sheena replied to the manager, she looked at her dad and said, "Shall we go, dad?"
"Let's go, sweetheart."
Sheena took her dad's hand and walked out of the room.
'This is for you, brother. Please come back soon. Sister Hailee and the babies are waiting for you.' Sheena prayed as she climbed the stairs of the stage.
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