“Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge…” James muttered to himself. 

That painting was his family’s most important heirloom. 

Before his grandfather died, he told James that their family could be wiped out, but that painting was the one thing they could not lose. 

It remained in James’s mind, even after ten years. 

“Get ready. We act tonight.” 

 

“Understood.” Henry nodded. 

“Alright, you should leave. My wife’s about to get off work. She doesn’t want me to be around knaves and hooligans, and it’s obvious from your appearance alone that you’re not a good guy. If my wife saw you, I’d be in for another lecture.” 

Henry’s expression fell. 

He was just slightly darker-skinned. Why does that make him a hooligan? Why would that make him a bad guy? 

“Don’t just stand there, get lost.” James sent a kick his way. 

Henry turned and left. 

James glanced at the time. Thea’s work had ended. She would be coming out any moment. 

He pushed his electric motorcycle along and made his way to the Callahans’ Eternality Group. Before he could approach the entrance, however, he spotted a woman walking out of the building. 

She was five foot ten, clad in formal business attire that consisted of a white button-down shirt, a black pencil skirt, and red heels. 

Her chestnut-colored wavy hair framed her face, and the way she walked with a briefcase in her hand conveyed a powerful confidence about her. 

“Thea!” 

flowers. “These are for you, Thea. Are you free tonight? I’ve booked a private room in The Drunken

Frasier, of the Frasiers, one

apparent friendship with Alex Yates, the chairman of Celestial Group, was exposed, the Callahan’s fame grew exponentially.

chairwoman of Eternality. She managed to put the company in order in

fame, she was crowned Cansington’s

unknown. The heirs to wealthy families ignored his existence and continued pursuing Thea in hopes of

smile, ignoring Brandon as she made her way

he booked a private room in The Drunken Fairy and wants me to have dinner with

go. Take me with you, too, if he’s okay with that.

Frasier,” he said coldly and held out a card. “I’ll pay you five hundred thousand

accept

said, an amused smile playing at her lips. “I think you should, though. You’d be able to reserve a table at The Drunken Fairy

it, then.”

gave Brandon a smile as he accepted the card. “So, what’s the pin

zeroes. Take the money and get lost. From now

go get our divorce sorted right now.” James nodded. “Hop on,

her arms around James’s waist. They then drove away

threw the bouquet of flowers he had been holding onto the ground, glaring after James, now far in the distance. “You little-! This isn’t over!” he shouted angrily after him.

home on the motorcycle. Once home, Thea sat on the couch and

the one Brandon gave the

food, your drinks, your amenities, your clothes.

the money everyone’s given me to break up with you in these ten days,

“What money?” 

from the door.

hurriedly as

me, you little brat? I heard everything! Divorce fees, two million… hand it over!”

really was nothing!” Thea protested.

“Mhm, it

is none of your business! Look at the time!

“Okay.” 

to the kitchen

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