“I just wanted to remind you to be wary of Mr. Scott …”
Brandon frowned,impatience edging his tone. “Why?Is he stirring up trouble?Speak plainly.
Don’t waver.”
Harrell scratched his head.”You’ve successfully razed Jeremys strongholds recently,and your prowess in the boxing ring is remarkable.You know Mr.Scott values strength above all else. Plus,with Corinne’s interest in you,he might want you to marry into the Scott family.
Contemplating Britton’s cunning visage,Brandon felt a wave of revulsion and dismissed the notion. “That’s wishful thinking.”
Harrell clapped Brandon on the shoulder,advising, “Just be cautious.He might resort to underhanded tactics.”
Harrell’s words reminded Brandon of some unpleasant memories.
When Brandon defected from Darkmoon in the past,Britton appeared to agree to his departure.
He even hosted a grand farewell banquet for Brandon.
However,Britton had attempted to tempt Brandon into staying by drugging his drink and letting Corrine seduce him.
Although Brandon knew that Britton wouldn’t let him leave that smoothly,Brandon still walked into Britton’s trap.When Brandon realized he was drugged,he quickly soaked himself in a lake the entire night,trying to weather through the drug’s effects.
Since then,Brandon had completely severed his ties with Darkmoon.If not for Natalie,he would never willingly return.
When Harrell looked at Brandon’s expression,his mind wandered involuntarily to the drugging incident.He sighed and said,”Mr.Scott really suffered a heavy loss after you took down so many of his potential fighters.I think he’s determined to make you stay.”
Brandon sneered as he recalled how useless the boxers were even after doping and retorted,”You mean those drug-fuelled underperformers are the new potential fighters?It seems that Darkmoon is really declining.’
Harrell shrugged helplessly and replied,”It’s all Mr. Scott’s idea.The older he gets,the more stubborn he becomes.He doesn’t even listen to Corrine now, let alone me.”
Brandon knew that Harrell’s position was awkward in Darkmoon.He waved his hand and said impatiently,”I don’t want to get involved in Darkmoon’s affairs.Just don’t let them interfere with my search for Natalie.”
“However,if they dare to play tricks on me and delay my search,I won’t mind dealing with those useless people they send,”Brandon warned as he narrowed his eyes.
Harrell patted Brandon’s shoulder and reassured him,”Don’t worry.Ill let you know if I find out anything about your wife.As for other things,just be more careful yourself.”
Brandon nodded,and the two fell silent for a while. Suddenly,Brandon asked sullenly,”Do you really have no news about Natalie?”
Harrell was affected by Brandon’s mood,and his mood became heavier.He patted Brandon’s shoulder and tried his best to comfort Brandon, “Don’t worry,I’ve already sent my people who work for Jeremy to gather intel.If your wife is still with Jeremy,we should have some news soon.”
Brandon looked at Harrell gratefully as he didn’t expect Harrell to go to such lengths to help him. If Britton or Jeremy found out about Harrell’s intervention,Harrell would be in great danger.
Although Britton promised to help Brandon find Natalie on the surface,he actually hoped that Brandon and Natalie would never reunite.This way, Brandon would stay in Darkmoon forever.
Jeremy,on the other hand,was a vengeful person. If he found outthat Harrell was plotting against him, he would definitely make Harrell pay.
Brandon deeply hated Darkmoon.However,he still willingly approached Harrell because Harrell had often helped him when times were tough.
“Thank you.Take care of yourself and stay out of their radar.I will handle my affairs myself,” Brandon said as he patted Harrells shoulder.
Harrell understood Brandon’s meaning and smiled. Even if helping Brandon would spell trouble for him, Harrell would not hesitate to lend a hand as Brandon was his best friend.
Suddenly, a set of footsteps approached, interrupting their conversation.
“What are you talking about?”Corinne’s voice sounded from a distance.”Let me in on it too,”she added as she drew nearer.
At the sight of Corrine,Brandon’s gentle expression immediately turned cold.
However,Harrell’s gaze was full of admiration.
Corinne was dressed in a chic outfit,and she looked stunning.She wore a black trench coat and stylish boots,and her long hair was tied in a high ponytail with a red rubber band.
Harrel’s eyes lit up,and he was about to reply to Corrine when she turned to Brandon and said with a smile,”Brandon,Grandpa is looking for you.”
Corinne scrutinized Brandon’s disheveled appearance and wrinkled her nose,concern etched on her face.”Did you fight again as soon as you were back?You smell like blood.Go wash up and clean your wounds.I don’t want Grandpa seeing you in such a state,”she said.
As soon as Corrine finished,Brandon turned and left without bothering to spare her a glance.
Despite being entirely ignored, Corinne vented her frustration by stomping her feet and hollering, “Brandon! Is it going to ill you to tal to me?”
No matter how furiously she yelled, the tall, nonchalant figure didn’t pause even for a moment but continued wal ing away Angry, Corinne lashed out at her subordinates who had accompanied her “You lot are utterly useless! What good are you? The Dar moon has been supporting you for nothing!
We’ve been searching endlessly, yet there’s still no word about Natalie. What have you been doing all this while?” she berated Several subordinates lowered their heads in fear and dared not utter a word Seeing this, Harrell couldn’t help but offer a wea smile and tried to defuse the situation. “Easy, Corinne, it’s not their fault. It’s just that Jeremy is exceptionally cunning.”
Still fuming, Corinne retorted, “I thin they’re nothing more than a bunch of inept people, idly waiting for death. Dar moon shouldn’t eep such riffraff. It would be better to cast them out to fend for themselves.” Upon hearing this, her subordinates immediately fell to their nees, pleading for forgiveness Their fear stemmed from the fact that being abandoned by Dar moon would leave them at the mercy of other underworld gangs. They could be recruited as underlings in other organizations, where their fate would be in others’ hands, or they could be captured by Dar moon’s enemies and be tortured to death Either way, these were scenarios they dreaded Facing Corinne’s unpredictable temperament, Harrell sighed in resignation and subtly changed the subject. “Why did Mr. Scott suddenly see Brandon? Did something happen? Should we accompany him and find out?”
As he spo e, he gestured for the neeling subordinates to leave at their earliest The subordinates hesitated, glancing at Corinne. Seeing her dismissive wave, they sighed in relief and hastily retreated Once everyone had departed, Corinne’s expression turned somewhat serious. “A group of strangers came to Dar moon loo ing for Brandon They didn’t loo too pleased, so it’s not good news.”
Meanwhile, as Brandon entered the reception room of Dark moon, he instantly sensed the tense atmosphere within Upon identifying the individual seated in the room, his expression turned grave Johanna and Laney were seated to the left with their husbands, while Britton sat on the right. Both sides were engaged in a silent standoff The icy atmosphere experienced a slight ripple when Brandon arrived Each individual in the room gazed at him with a unique expression Beal’s face was flushed with anger, and his typically immaculate hair loo ed ghostly pale, her eyes reddened, suggesting she had been crying recently Upon witnessing their expressions, Brandon immediately sensed trouble Evidently, they were all aware of Natalie’s disappearance and had come to him see ing answers At this moment, even Brandon, who prided “Johanna, Beal,” Brandon greeted, lips tightly pressed together as he attempted to maintain a facade of calm. “Why did you come here without notifying me? I could have arranged for someone to fetch you.”
Beal, known for his mild temperament, was the first to rise. He stared at Brandon, his gaze serious, as he as ed directly, “Where is Natalie? Have her come out and meet us.”
Brandon dropped his gaze and opened his mouth, but words failed him He didn’t now how to explain the situation to Beal and Johanna The room’s occupants noticed Brandon’
Natalie had indeed gone missing “ Damn it!” Johanna, overwhelmed with anger, slammed the table and rose. The news of her daughter’s disappearance had completely shattered the dignified demeanor of this aristocratic lady. Her eyes, bloodshot, betrayed her impending brea down. “Why did Natalie go missing? Brandon! I entrusted our daughter to you, and this is how you protect her?” she exclaimed, her voice heavy with grief Laney and the others also displayed visible disappointment Brandon raised his eyes, glancing at the varying expressions around the room. Lowering his head, he confessed in a tone laden with guilt and sorrow, “It’s… It’s my fault. I inadvertently let Natalie get kidnapped.” Beal clenched his fists, struggling to maintain his composure as he cyour mista es. I just want to now the current status of my daughter,” he stated firmly Brandon, lips pursed, replied, “Natalie was abducted durch for her. I believe we’ll locate her soon. Please …” After a brief pause, the pain evident Brandon’s calm and composed demeanor, maintainng before Beal and Johanna, the anguish nearly suffocating him.
“ Find her? How exactly are you planning to find her? Natalie has been gone for days, do you have any leads at all?”
Johanna was not reassured y Brandon’s words. In fact, she became more agitated, her hand raised as if to strike him. Beal, however, swiftly intervened, pulling her into a comforting em race Beal’s piercing gaze locked onto Brandon as he demanded, “How many days has Natalie been missing?” With his eyes slowly closing, a tremor in his voice revealed the underlying pain as Brandon confessed, “Four days …”
“ Four days?” Johanna clutched tightly onto her hus and’s sleeve, her forehead resting against his shoulder as so s wracked her body, leaving her gasping for reath. “Four days, four days… My daughter has een gone for four days, and I had no idea. What have you een doing these past few days, Brandon?”
As he looked at the anguished Johanna, a wave of jitterness washed over Brandon. “Johanna, we will find Natalie soon. I have activated all…” Smack!
A resounding slap echoed through the reception room. Johanna had pushed Beal aside and struck Brandon, the force of the unexpected hit causing him to turn his head to the side. The onlookers were stunned by the abrupt display of anger, rendered speechless by the shock of the situation. The reception room fell silent, the atmosphere so quiet that even the sound of a pin dropping would be audible. Johanna’s hand trembled, her glare fixed on Brandon, her eyes a storm of unspeakable rage and sorrow. It was as if she wanted to exact a thousand-fold revenge on the person responsible for losing her daughter.
Confronted with Johanna’s heartrending words, Brandon’s lips tightened, struggling to formulate an appropriate response. However, he felt as if a massive weight was pressing down on his chest, preventing him from speaking. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, he managed to utter, “I don’t want you to find her…” His voice trailed off, filled with despair and anguish. “It took me such a long time… Now she’s gone again. And I don’t even know if she’s alive or dead… It’s been four days”
Johanna’s emotional turmoil resonated with everyone in the room. Laney averted her gaze, discreetly wiping away the tears that had been streaming down her face. Just as Natalie’s life had begun, her life now hung in the balance. The atmosphere was tense and charged with anxiety.
Letting out a sigh, Beal stepped forward to support his trembling wife, speaking in the calmest voice he could muster. “I’ve brought everyone available from the White family. The more people we have searching for Natalie, the higher our chances of locating her.”
The tone of Beal’s voice gradually grew icy. “Once she’s safe, you’re free to marry whomever you please.”
“What?” Brandon snapped his head up in disbelief, caught off guard. “Beal, why would you say that? Have you misunderstood something?”
Beal responded with nothing more than a The resistance and i Clearly, Natalie’s parents no Left with no other option, Under the frosty scrutiny of Laney, Garrett awkwardly scratched the ack of his head and stammered, “We received news of Natalie’s disappearance, and at the same time, we heard… that your childhood friend, the heiress of Darkmoon, intentionally caused Natalie to e lost. Now, you’re here in Darkmoon, not to find Natalie to secure a marriage alliance with the family …”
Garrett’s discomfort was Laney coldly interjected, “We’ve heard rumo Garrett let out a resigned sigh, saying, “The moment we heard the find you actually residing in Darkmoon, and from what it seems …”
Garrett glanced at Britton and then lowered hiss that Britton genuinely wants you as his son-in -law. Brandon, Garrett found it difficult to believe that such the evidence before his eyes made it impossible to deny
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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