Shauna had heard the desperation in his tone. She knew the sole reason her had called her after explaining the situation on his end. The messages, she had read. But he didn't know that they were akin to niddles pricking her heart repeatedly because that scene she heard had been mentally tormenting her. She had lost sleep because of it. It hurt even more when she looked at her innocent boys.
How could Peter do this to their family? And he what? Missed her? Does that mean he regretted his actions? She did not trust her heart and could feel her eyes sting with tears. So she did what she thought was best in that moment.
"We miss you too Daddy!" The boys said in unison.
"Come back soon!" Kyle shouted.
"Dad, my next game is in three weeks. You will be there, right?" Kaden asked.
"Of course! How can I miss it?" He said with a chuckle. "Boys.... Is your mom busy?"
"She kicked us out to dress up. We're late", Kyle answered.
Peter found himself breathing a sigh of relief. But why didn't she answer his 'I miss you'. Did she not hear it? What could have put her in such a bad mood? Did he do anything wrong? What's wrong with Shauna? He thought bcak to the times she always gets moody and soon guessed the answer. She must be on her period or something! He made a mental note to send chocolates and Flowers.
"You boys behave yourselves, alright? Listen to your mommy."
"Yes, sir!" They answered in unison.
Peter heard the sound of the door opening from the phone. It could be Shauna.
"Go get your bags, we're leaving", Shauna said to the two. Peter was about to speak when:
"Peter", Gwen called out from behind him in reminder.
He looked at her then back at the phone to end the conversation and call with his family when the call was terminated from their end. He felt odd by that action. Something didn't feel right.
He shrugged and moved to join Gwen. He straightened his suit when he reached her side. She pulled him closer with a grab of his jacket collar and started fixing his tie.
"We can't have any mistakes happening today. The King is visiting", she pressed the tie knot to choke him as her gaze turned cold. "Don't embarrass me."
She knew how nervous he got whenever in the presence of someone powerful. She did not want a repeat of what happened at the corporate gala in the presence of Zach.
"Yes, boss", he wheezed. She released him and he coughed and loosened his tie to breath in more air.
"Let's go."
He followed after her. When they got to the factory, they were given lab coats, protective helmets and masks. They went outside the factory and waited. Some higher ups of Greco were present, standing behind Gwen and Peter as they awaited the big boss.
Peter wiped his sweat palms against his trousers. Gwen sighed behind the mask knowing the man was nervous. He leaned in to her ear.
"Why does he have to visit the site?" He was curious about this. Gwen could easily get the job done herself without his supervision.
"It's a big job and a big deal to the King", she answered simply.
It made sense that he would personally oversee the production of this drug. This project must be important to the King. But why? Peter was about to speak again when they caught sight of a convoy of five black Mercedes Benz. The cars pulled up in front of them.
Bodyguards from the other cars dropped down and rushed to the car in the middle. One bodyguard opened one side and the another the other side. Gwen first saw shiny black shoes, long legs clad in black suit trousers, a lean body in matching black jacket and a beautiful masculine face with blue hair neatly combed back. She was mesmerized by Dylan's beauty and he was so.... young.
Not only that, Esmeralda had dropped down from the other side and quickly went to Dylan's side. The man pecked her lips.
'No wonder she was acting like a brat', Gwen mused. Aldo was right, she should be careful with how she speaks to her.
"Beautiful", Dylan marveled at the beauty of the building's background. It had been constructed in the countryside surrounded by dry grass field.
"Welcome, sir", Gwen said politely. "We've been expecting you."
Peter watched Dylan give a sly smirk in response. He furrowed his brows, just where had he seen this face before? He could have sworn Dylan was familiar. Where? He definitely could not forget such a face.
Dylan caught him staring and he left Esmeralda's side and walked over to him. He chuckled as he stuffed his hands into his pockets.
"Peter Wright.... So it was you that almost killed me?" Dylan patted his shoulder.
Peter flinched in fear. "Sir?"
"So quick to forget? Yet it was easy to dispatch men to go after me at the airport", he shook his head and clicked his tongue in disapproval.
He gasped in shock and realization. Does that mean he went after the wrong man? But he was sure Dylan was Amy's assistant! If he had so much as harmed him, he would have offended the King! Still, going after him was offensive enough.
"Please forgive me!" He quickly got down on his knees.
Dylan leisurely put his hand back into his pocket and walked back to Esmeralda. "No need to be dramatic. If not for you, I would not have been sent where I needed to be. Home."
He captured Esmeralda's lips in a slow passionate kiss. Gwen felt her blood boil at Peter's mistake. Without even trying, he was already embarrassing her. She clenched her hands in fists. The couple broke the kiss and Dylan used his thumb to wipe the lipstick stain on Esmeralda's lower lip.
"Please forgive me sir!" Peter repeated from where he knelt.
Dylan acted like he didn't hear anything and looked at Gwen with brows raised. "Shall we?"
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