It was because of her and her grandfather that such a tragedy happened to Natalie.So,it was only natural for Brandon toharbor such intense hatred toward them.
Meanwhile,after taking the medicine given by Frank,Britton’s condition gradually improved.However,his breathing remained unstable.It could be seen that he still felt resentful of the explosion at the Darkmoon headquarters.
Corinne could only sigh helplessly and massage Britton’s back.”Grandpa,try to stay calm..”she persuaded him in a low voice.
Britton clenched his fists and growled,”How can I be calm?I dedicated decades of my life to the Darkmoon,and everything has turned into ashes!”
Helpless,Corinne let out another deep sigh and tried to reason with him.”But dwelling on it won’t change anything,Grandpa.The damage has been done.”
“But— “
“Grandpa,please,stop dwelling on it,”
Corinne interjected and then bit her lip in anxiety.”If you hadn’t provoked Brandon and Jeremy and taken advantage of both sides, the Darkmoon wouldn’t have ended up like this.”
As she spoke,she stole a glance at Brandon.
It was clear to her that he was the one who had orchestrated the explosion at the headquarters.
When Brandon invited them for a business meeting,he surmised that Jeremy would be accompanying Britton.Therefore,he took advantage of the opportunity and sent someone to infiltrate the Darkmoon headquarters.He planned to blow up Britton’s expensive lab,dealing a fatal blow to the organization.
How vicious and cunning!
With a sly smile,Brandon met Corinne’s gaze and raised an eyebrow at her.
When he had discussed the plan with Harrell to blow up the lab,he had known there was a high probability that Britton and the others would find out.But he did not care.
Even if they found out,so what?The Darkmoon was on the decline.Even if they had all the information they needed,they were powerless against him.
Upon hearing Corinne’s words,Britton snapped back to reality and glared at Brandon with red,angry eyes.”Brandon,it’s you..”he uttered through gritted teeth.
Corinne grasped his hand tightly and sobbed, “Grandpa,calm down.It’s too late to change anything now.We were being too careless and stubborn.”
Having spent so many years in the underworld,Britton knew that when he was outmatched in power,admitting defeat was the only way.However,he was too prideful to do that.
Never in his life did he imagine that all his efforts would go in vain.
Britton despised Brandon for being ungrateful.How could Brandon turn his back on the Darkmoon,which had trained him for several years,and destroy it while he was gone?At this very moment,all Britton could see was red.
The thought of the Darkmoon headquarters reduced to ruins filled Britton with rage and made his chest heave violently.Despite taking the medicine,his blood pressure had barely decreased and might even rise again.
The helicopter landed in the yard of the headquarters.The area was still covered in black smoke.Brandon sat upright,his arms crossed over his chest,and said with an indifferent tone,”This is your destination.
You can leave now.”
Britton stared daggers at Brandon and declared,”Fine,Brandon,you win!”
“Mr.Scott,I have no idea what you’re talking about,” Brandon replied with a noncommittal smile.
“Let’s go.”Britton looked away,seething with anger.He leaned half of his body weight on Corrine for support.Trembling,he struggled to stand up and disembarked the helicopter.
Observing the departing group,Natalie entwined her fingers with Brandon’s,her voice filled with eager anticipation. “Can we return now?”
Natalie’s wide,expectant eyes movedBrandon, and her request caused his heart to soften. He gently patted her head,his large hand enveloping her delicate confiding,”There’s something features,softly else I need to attend to.”
At his response,Natalie puckered her lips, clearly dissatisfied.”What else is there? Haven’t all those despicable scoundrels been dealt with?And you’re injured;you shouldn’t be moving around.”
Hearing Natalie’s concerned mutterings,a helpless smile danced on Brandon’s lips,his voice lowering.”You and your parents can rest on the helicopter.I’ll address this matter and be back shortly.”
Observing the departing group,Natalie entwined her fingers with Brandon’s,her voice filled with eager anticipation.”Can we return now?”
Natalie’s wide,expectant eyes moved Brandon, and her request caused his heart to soften. He gently patted her head,his large hand enveloping her delicate features,softly confiding,”There’s something else I need to attend to.”
At his response,Natalie puckered her lips, clearly dissatisfied.”What else is there? Haven’t all those despicable scoundrels been dealt with?And you’re injured;you shouldn’t be moving around.”
Hearing Natalie’s concerned mutterings,a helpless smile danced on Brandon’s lips,his voice lowering.”You and your parents can rest on the helicopter.I’ll address this matter and be back shortly.”
With those words,he turned around and prepared to join Britton and the others,but a warm,gentle grasp stopped him in his tracks.
Natalie,holding onto Brandon’s hand.
Natalie,holding onto Brandon’s hand,her eyes sparkling like twin stars,implored in a soft whisper,”I wish to disembark,to breathe the fresh air.Could you accompany me?”
Brandon exhaled a sigh and said,”Wait for me on the helicopter.I assure you,I’ll be back in thirty minutes.We’ll head back to Barnes immediately upon my return,alright?”
Upon hearing his response,Natalie’s sparkling eyes dimmed slightly. She confessed in a hushed tone,”I ‘m scared..I fear something untoward might happen to you.”
Aware that the recent upheaval had left her terrified,leading to her insistence on accompanying him,he found himself unable to resist her request.”Could you promise not to wander off and to stay by my side once we get off?”
The prospect of Brandon’s agreement brightened Natalie’s eyes. She nodded earnestly.”I promise I’ll behave and not cause any inconvenience!”
Brandon tenderly pinched her rosy cheek.
Harrell and his men were waiting for them when they stepped out of the helicopter.As soon as Harrell spotted Britton,he advanced towards him,his head lowered in a mark of respect,and said,”Mr.Scott.”
Britton’s countenance darkened at the sight of Harrell’s men instead of his own loyal subordinates.He cast a displeased glance at Harrell,demanding,”Where are my men?”
Harrell met Britton’s gaze evenly,replying, “Mr.Scott,aren’t we your men too?”
Harrell’s feigned ignorance didn’t sit well with Britton.His voice laced with cold fury, he retorted,”Enough with the act,Harrell. Where are my usual men?”
Despite Harrell’s continued innocent façade, Britton gritted his teeth and insisted on the presence of his usual underlings.”Summon them immediately.I don’t need you here.”
A barely perceptible smile tugged at Harrell’s lips.Rather than responding to Britton,he turned his attention toward Brandon and the bodyguards.
Brandon conveyed his intentions to Harrell with a subtle nod.In response,Harrell’s smile widened.
Britton,fatigued from the day’s events, missed the subtle interaction between Harrell and Brandon. Misinterpreting Harrell’s silence,he lashed out in frustration, “Have you lost your hearing?Call them over right now!And I demand an explanation for the explosion at the Darkmoon headquarters today!”
Harrell returned his impassivegaze to Britton, stating in a tone devoid of emotion,”There’s an incident you’re unaware of.A band of hoodlums raided the headquarters.They didn’t just blow up your house,but also..”
He left his sentence hanging,seemingly struggling to continue.
A wave of foreboding washed over Britton.He bellowed,”But also what?”
Harrell released a heavy sigh,delivering the devastating blow.”They’ve also taken out your most competent aides.”
Britton’s world seemed to spin at the news, his vision darkening as he fought the urge to crumble.
His men,all dead?How could such a coincidence occur in the world?
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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