Simplicity is true elegance.
Alvin sighed internally and stood up. If he has to start gouging the eyes, he might have to begin from his little enemy. The man in front of him wouldn't see his wife again.
He turned to Anya who ignored the stranger and stood in front of her husband. "I will pick the kids." Jia will be staying with them.
Alvin gave a curt hum in response as if he was changed to a different person. He took her to the coat stand in silence.
Anya followed him and waited for him to say something due to the tension in the air. But he pulled the beanie over her head. Brushed his fingers through her hair and left only a small part of her face visible.
"I will see you at home." He said and earned a small peck on his cheek.
Daniel was already aware of who Anya was and the reach of Alvin. Being treated like a fly in the room, he waited patiently. He spoke when Alvin settled himself on the couch and took his Ipad to his hand.
"Alvin, Grandmother Cordelia was behind the attack. Dad didn't mean to harm anyone. Could you please take the case back?" He pleaded.
When Benjamin knew Cordelia's intention and executed the plan, how could Benjamin not mean harm to Alvin?
Alvin didn't feel the necessity to spare a word for that. He focused on what he was reading.
Daniel waited for Alvin's response and met with disappointment. He brought up the past unwillingly, "I was ignorant back then, Alvin. Please don't keep that in mind and forgive my father. He is old, he won't be able to bear the prison life."
How could Daniel be called ignorant when he knew of his actions?
His efforts met with silence. He has to make Alvin talk, or else he won't be able to convince Alvin and get his father out.
What could make Alvin speak?
Something advantageous to him?
He recalled Alvin was against Casper, "Uncle Casper might ask me to be CEO. I will do anything you ask for. Let go of my father."
His father pampered him and Damon. He never lacked anything while growing up. He truly wanted to get his father out of prison.
The pin-drop silence and Alvin minded his work.
Daniel hadn't wished for the main Matthews family assets or company. He was happy with his life. He just came on his father's pester. S0 he just wanted to bring his father out of his misery.
"Alvin, please say something." He begged the man for attention and some response. "If I can do anything for you, state it."
Alvin merely glanced at Daniel. These same people would have threatened to release his birth history. Now that they hold nothing against him, they are begging him.
Alvin expected some threat or interesting counter hence he allowed Daniel to reach his office. He was disappointed by Daniel and his futile efforts. He stood up, grabbed his overcoat, laptop, and iPad, and left the office.
Daniel: "..."
Few memories became raw in his mind. When he was smacking little Alvin, scorning him, and calling him names, Alvin never reacted to him. In the same way, Alvin didn't bother about him again.
He was laughing at that time, now he was begging Alvin. Speak of Karma.
Running behind Alvin, Daniel shouted at Alvin, "Alvin, I will get you the Matthews Industries."
Using Benjamin's plan, he was ready to get the massive Matthews under Alvin's control.
Alvin paused at the words. His eyes brushed over the secretaries who lowered their heads and got back to their work as if they weren't interested to know what was happening.
His eyes settled on desperate Daniel. Why do people think he was coveting Matthews Industries?
If he truly wanted it, he would have stayed in the family, fought with Liam for an inheritance, and become the heir. After all, Casper wanted a capable businessman.
Does he look like a fool that he would bring Benjamin out and believe Daniel?
Daniel might be sincere about getting Benjamin out. Alvin doesn't trust anybody who would flip on their words.
He could play them, promising that he will bring Benjamin out but he wasn't going to be a despicable person like them.
Daniel was becoming hopeful facing Alvin but the latter burst his dream. "Daniel Matthews," His cold voice rang in the passageway. "Don't tempt me to wreck every Matthews."
His taunt voice, and mocking gaze filled Daniel with panic. His words bored fear in him.
Daniel's eyes widened in shock. Every Matthews of the main family and subsidiary family has always taunted Alvin. Did he just provoke Alvin against them?
Alvin glanced at Rob who had rushed out of his office. Then he left without the need to utter any instructions.
Rob didn't waste time behind Daniel. He instructed the security who directed Daniel towards the exit.
Having no choice, Daniel went to find Casper and Cordelia. His lawyers said, if Cordelia takes all the blame on herself, Benjamin will be free. The court wouldn't punish Cordelia because she was old and hospitalized due to unstable health.
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At the Oasis mansion,
Sitting with a laptop next to the indoor swimming pool, Anya smiled watching Alvin giving swimming lessons to Jia and Zane. Alvin was an excellent teacher, he had the patience and tricks to make the learning easy and fun. She beckoned her husband once he suspended the classes.
Diving into the deeper side of the pool, Alvin went out of the water, brushing his hair away from his face. He was about to bite her arm, and Anya mused.
"Now I know why you are jealous of your little enemy." Glancing at the kids, she pretended to be taking a bite of his cheek and pouted.
Alvin recalled his little daughter-in-law on his back and flirting with him while he was teaching his little enemy. He was pleased to know his wife got jealous.
"Little Donut…" He said deliberately, making her cautious of his next words, "I should give you some swimming classes too."
Anya immediately crawled away with her laptop and squinted her eyes at him. It wasn't swimming but different kinds of classes. She was about to chide him, and his mobile started ringing, wiping off his sexy smirk.
'Huh?' Anya tilted her head and noticed the ringtone was different than usual. She checked his mobile that was in the lounge. 'Liam!?'
Alvin grabbed the mobile and answered the call, [Alvin, my daughter was kidnapped.] It was the panicked voice of Liam.
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