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.

had come to naught. It was only until recently that he finally got a hold of the

had informed him that her name was Penny Smith, and that she

a daughter, Queenie

to think about the dreadful life that the two had to face over the past few years. Penny, Queenie, I know it must have been hard for both of

I've found you, I assure you that there will only be joy and happiness in your lives from now on, he solemnly vowed. I shall give you the

...

her client, Derek Harvey. Dressed in a smart suit, Penny appeared business-like,

unable to oblige your request. I'm not one of those who would

being said, she stood up and turned to

you to put on your company's latest lingerie design for couples so that I can get a better sense of how they look on

an order for fifty million immediately if I like what I see. That's

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

show me some respect, Mr.

you?” Derek Harvey shrilled at the top

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

ghost that would haunt her for the rest of her life, a perpetual shame that would forever plague the reputation of

to her. She had never expected Derek Harvey

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

threatened, “No woman can escape from me once I have my

Penny was instantly cornered by two bodyguards with

trying to do?” Penny immediately grew alert.

how much I adore you?” Derek Harvey smiled his obnoxious, lewd smile, “But since you are such a pig-headed fool, I'm

cheek twitch with fear. Abruptly, she dashed for the door in a bid

her wrists and held her

please!” Penny screamed at the top of

have already left for home.” Derek

as she plunged into despair, feeling like a trapped animal. She had

you crying? Daddy is here...” Derek Harvey pressed closer to her with a sneer on his

A thunderous thud reverberated

door was booted open with such force that it flew off its hinge and landed with a thud right under the nose of Derek

walked into the room. His strong, lean body looked as fit as a professional athlete, while his exquisite looks appeared good enough to grace

a start the moment she

when Derek Harvey had almost molested her, yet the sight of Nathan made her tears run like rivulets down her

seeing Penny cry like a baby, melting

saved him

state, he had taken her by force and had

Nathan had

his dreams every night; she was

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