Chapter 26
Xander had lived here for most of his life–there wasn’t a single family’s situation he didn’t know about. Anyone who’d made it out had long since
moved out of this block.
“Wait, why are they stopping at our building Roland’s voice trembled, and he described those people’s movements like a sports commentator “The car doors are opening. People are getting out. They’re really coming into our building”
That got Ivy’s attention. She couldn’t sit still anymore but sneaked over to crack the door and perk outside. She saw the second car door open, and a
man from the front passer et rushed out, who quickly pulled upon the back door with the utmost respect
A tall and lean man then stepped out, his posture commanding. He radiated authority, and just standing there, he drew everyone’s attention
without even trying-
In an instant, every window facing the street in the old building was packed with people craning to get a look. People recognizing the cars gasped to excitement, their faces thushed as they eagerly whispered to those around them and rattled off the names of the luxury vehicles.
Every now and then screams in awe echoed in the air, as the group of sharply dressed elites made their presence known.
“Mr. Harrison, this is the place: Harry said, checking his phone to confirm the address.
Daxon glanced at the dark stairwell and, without a second thought, started heading up. The moment he moved, his entourage fell in line behind him
Harry hurried to the front and switched on the flashlight on his phone to light the way.
The walls of the stairwell were grimy, and the air inside was thick with a foul smell. The uneven floor squished underfoot, some spots slick with dirty water. Their polished shoes squeaked with every step. In no time, they stood outside the door of the Maxwells,
From outside, they could hear shouting and the sounds of someone begging for mercy. Daxon’s brow furrowed as he asked. “How many daughters do the Maxwells have!”
Harry quickly unfolded the documents he was carrying. After finding the answer, he replied, “Just one”
As soon as the words left his mouth, a horrible realization hit him. His eyes darted to the door, panic setting in. If there was only one daughter, d the person getting beaten in there must be Mr. Harrison’s sister. He thought the Maxwells were in deep trouble.
then
Dustin shivered, clearly thinking the same thing. He hurried to the door and knocked, praying the couple inside would have the sense not to drag
lum into their mess.
But there was no response. The sounds of the commotion inside drowned out his knocking
Feeling Daxon’s gaze burning into the back of his head, Dustin’s panic grew. His gemle knocking turned into frantic pounding as he shouted, “Open up: Open the damn door
The neighbors on the same floor cracked their doors open and quietly watched the commotion outside.
Who the hell is it? Xander grumbled as he opened the door, not bothering to check who it was. “I’m disciplining my own daughter, and what’s it got to do with
The rest of his words died in his throat the moment he saw who was standing in from of him.
Without a word, Dustin shoved Xander aside, swung the door wide open, and gestured like a host inviting guests into his own home. He ushered Dason timide with a practiced grace.
Ivy assured it was another nosy neighbor coming to meddle. She was about to tell them off when several inen walked in. The one leading them was cold as ice, his tailored suit immaculate, and the watch on his wrist caught the light like a flash of cold steel.
His presence was so commanding that the moment he walked in, Xander and Ivy fruze, their bravado draining away.
“W–Who are you? Bey itanumered, clutching the stick tighter in her hand, her voice shaking despite her best efforts to sound tough. “Who let you
Trespassing. I’ll sur you!
You in
over her
Daxon didn’t even glance at her. He strode directly to the trembling girl huddled in the comer, dropped to one knee, and draped a coat over Tragile Teame
Lola, who had been curled up with her hands over her head, caught a whiff of a pleasant cologne. She hesitantly looked up and found herself staring into a pair of calini, drepe–set ryci.
The man in front of her was the t wasn’t sure she even had the words to describe hiin.
most handsome person she’d ever seen, leaving her at a loss for words–though with her limited education, Lola
Chapter 26
“You’ve come” Dancy
hand on her bride hace His eyes softened, a Sicker of joy replacing the coldness as if something long lo sally been found. Tim Dason your brother. I’m here to take you home”
Dhxon knew the port was
Three
La con was we all over her face. Her bran couldn’t process what was happening the thought. What did he just say! He’s my brother
Harry
missed her
Lola on the story. He focused on how the Harrison family had searched for her for years and how much everyone had she had
appram
De opened his palming small blood agate resting there
Lola recognier
instantly. She’d worn in for as long as she could remember and
had found and take in
always kept it hidden away. That was, until a
rwin brought
spark of joy to her eyes
by eyed Dixon up and down her mind swirling with doubt. Could this really be the brother of Lola? How could someone
He be but ir bug later on and became the kind of nouveau richel Rich familles usually keep their daughters well–protected, surrounded by
There i
enne like this could just show up out of nowhere. Could he be a scammer?
further feard, grabbed Ivy’s arm and dragged her to the corner, whispering, “We’ve raised that girl for so many ye ther’s come looking for her. We’ve hit the jackpot.”
Pack Philippe, easily worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
nder!
to work at
they want to take Lola away, surely the man should give us some money. That’d be way better than sending her off to
by’s eyes lit up the shot a quick glance at the man, who was still crouching by Lola, wondering how she could squeeze a little extra cash out of thi
“Are you really my brother? Lola asked,
Zander and Try’s teological daughter, but she was too young when she went missing to repeiber where the came from. Without the Maxwells,
written all over her face. Over the years, she’d had a growing suspicion that she wasn’t actually jud no idea where she’d po
rings got bad, she’d daydream that her real family would find her and take her away to live a happy and peaceful life. Dawn tedded. He wooped Dola up in one arm and sat down on the sofa, his long legs stretching out and taking up most of the space, his
La bodypard
flanked both sides of him, while the door remained wide open, giving a full view of the hallway and even the neighbors
bings are sorted here. I’ll take you home! Daaron said.
Drazon’s lap and stared up at him, unable to believe this was real. She thought, ‘Can I really be leaving this pl
place”
İng ritared fær dunout and forced a unile, though the effort made the fat on her checks bunch awkwardly. She dragged Xander to the side sofa,
uh, you’re really Lola’s brother! You two look like you are cut from the same cloth
the rear of fer worda died in her antal. Even though Dan was simply booking at her, there was something about his gaze that made her feel
was standing in front of her company’s CEO. She couldn’t shake the feeling of being judged, and it rattled her
ently, she stood up, wringing
hauds nervously in her lap. But eventually, greed got the better of her. She wasn’t going to let this chance slip
