Chapter 1

The entire city of Channing was on high alert.

A military aircraft was making its landing at the Channing International Airport.

Hundreds of soldiers from the special forces aligned themselves into neat rows at the airport. Each soldier was dressed in full battle gear.

None of them could tear their adulatory eyes away from the aircraft that had just landed. There was a sense of eager anticipation in the air.

Nathan Cross made his way down the aircraft's stairs after he had exited. His black combat boots creaked with every step he took.

“Attention!”

“Salute!”

The strident voice of the officer pierced through the air with a note of authority and discipline.

The troops raised their right hand uniformly to give their salutes while greeting him concertedly, “Welcome to Channing, Sir!”

He was their general, whose actual name was Nathan Cross, although they liked to refer him as the Ares of the North.

That was because he had never lost a battle in his distinguished military career, since the day he had joined the army as a young chap.

His track record for the past five years had been jaw-dropping when he had led the troops to several significant victories in the north.

He had repeatedly defended the borders from invading enemies. The country owed it to his tactical genius and strategic astuteness for the peace and prosperity that it was enjoying today.

With a tall and muscular physique, Nathan Cross was an attractive man. His luminous eyes sparkled like diamonds in the dazzling sunlight.

Nonetheless, he seemed a little displeased. Knitting his brows together, he muttered to Colin Dunne, captain of the National Guards, “Didn't I tell you to keep a low profile?”

“That's what I've been telling the Channing's authorities, Sir. I'd never expected that they would make such a fuss about it,” Colin Dunne replied abashedly.

“Send the troops back and inform them to lift the red alert status, reverting everything to its usual course. The same goes for you - I don't need you to follow me around. I have my own arrangements.”

“Yes, Sir!” Colin Dunne clapped his heels together and saluted.

Nathan Cross strode out of the airport alone, accompanied by a sudden myriad of strange emotions that tugged at his heart, which was a huge departure from his usual calm demeanor.

Five years ago, the grief from his mother's passing had forced him into a drunken stupor and left him sleeping on the streets.

A kind-hearted lady took pity on him and tried to give him a hand. But his desires, aroused by drunkenness, got the better of him as he forced her to have sex with him.

By the time he had woken up, the lady had left.

as he exhausted all the possibilities to find the lady. Unfortunately, all his efforts had come to naught. It was only until recently that he finally got

name was Penny Smith,

a daughter, Queenie

about the dreadful life that the two had to face over the past few

will only be joy and happiness in your lives from now on, he solemnly vowed. I shall give you the wonderful lives

...

the meeting room of Diva Limited, Penny Smith was amidst a discussion with her client, Derek Harvey. Dressed

Harvey, but I'm unable to oblige your request. I'm not one of those who would give myself away merely for the sake of a contract,”

stood up and turned to leave the meeting

for you to put on your company's latest lingerie design for couples

them for me? I'll place an order for fifty million immediately if I like what I

a big fat tip of one million as well. How does that

and show me some respect, Mr.

Derek Harvey shrilled at

like you after they've found out about your dirty past, our beloved daughter of the Smith Family? Every member of Channing's upper class would cover their mouths and giggled at this open secret. Stop pretending like you're like some

ghost that would haunt her for the rest of her life,

She had never expected Derek Harvey

you,” her beautiful face turned frigid, “And I've decided to call off our business

on Penny's alluring body, Derek Harvey refused to relent. He darted his eyes over to the lingerie samples on the table and threatened, “No woman can

still resounding in her ears, Penny was instantly cornered by two bodyguards

are you trying to do?” Penny immediately grew alert. Her voice was thick with rage

Derek Harvey smiled his obnoxious, lewd smile, “But since you

Penny when he uttered those words, making her cheek twitch with fear. Abruptly, she dashed for

grasped her wrists and

Someone help me, please!” Penny screamed at the top of

picked this hour for our meeting as all of your staff have already left for home.” Derek Harvey flashed

despair, feeling like a trapped animal. She had never expected Derek

Derek Harvey pressed closer to her with a sneer on his repugnant face, spinning his nasty web around Penny, who had

thunderous thud reverberated around

open with such force that it flew off its hinge and landed with a thud right under the nose of Derek Harvey and his men, leaving them in shock, mouths

the room. His strong, lean body looked as fit as a professional athlete, while

moment

her tears even when Derek Harvey had almost molested her, yet the

pain stung Nathan's heart upon seeing Penny cry like a baby,

had saved him in a chance

inebriated state, he had taken her by force and had non-consensual sex

the past five years, Nathan had never stopped looking

dreams every night; she was incontestably the most unforgettable

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