"I have a feeling that Archibald wouldn't care about that."Relieved that Michel had turned to work again, Charles let out a breath and nodded."He won't. After Mr. Aiden, he will be next in line to get Davies' leadership. Since Mr. Aiden has never had a son, he will be his second-in-command, obviously Archibald." He explained.Michel ran his hand through his hair again."Does he have legs to stand on?""Some. He has connections to some clubs and still has a lot of security. Bellamy and Kieran will tell us."Nodding, Michel licked his lips and immediately went into plot mode.If Archibald decides to go against them, they need to keep a close eye on him.Because in the end, that will be what can lead them straight to Mr. Aiden.---Andy didn't let go for a long time, holding Fanny to his chest tightly while she stiffly patted his back."I'm fine, Andy... Really..." She glanced at the window bench where Audrey and Rosabella were sitting, smiling at the sight as she shot them a look, beg

Michel cleared his throat and raised his glass to congratulate, looking around the large dining table as the exquisite Chinese food, drinks, and fare served covered the surface."This is to welcome you into our family, to see you as our own, to accept you as our brother, and to once again renew our purpose - all tied together for a reason.""Long live the Black Roses family." Everyone raised their glasses and took a sip of very expensive and rare wine that they only brought out for a special occasion.They moved on and started eating when one of the former Davies members started a conversation."As we are all sitting together, I wanted to express our appreciation for the opportunity to be part of this family. I know one of your requests was not to mention it. name, but our former leader never showed us the respect or gave us the protection you have in a short time since we started." Mark said to Michel, who nodded in understanding."Yes, sure. We've wanted to leave for a long time, bu

But he doesn't know if this is how she feels about him. Or at least how she felt about him when she told him she loved him.Yes, she's seen some bad things, but she's faced worse since. Maybe that opened her eyes to the fact that she really hates him now."I'm not sure, Vengo. I just... You know... comfort her at night. It's not anything that would make her see me as..."Vengo raised both eyebrows, causing Michel to pause. "What?"Michel shook his head. "I just felt that I was only serving a purpose for her. She didn't want me around.""Mind is one thing and the body is another. Logically, she shouldn't want to be with you. But her body, her heart, she can't turn it off, you know. Take it out of her and you'll see." Vengo said confidently.Receiving these words, the leader finds himself wondering how much weight they suddenly carry.---Of course, Vengo had no intention of taking away from Fanny what made her comfortable, but Michel was still intrigued by the theory.He is also a desp

Dinner that night seemed quieter as the newcomers, Eddie, Kieran, Bellamy, and Mark were on a business trip and Vengo and Audrey were eating in their rooms.However, this was the first time Fanny had returned to the table even though she felt anything but moody in the presence of anyone.And on top of that, Kaylin somehow managed to take the exact seat across from her, giving her a clear picture of the woman who appeared to be Michel's old bedmate."Nice to have you back, Shortfoot." Andy smiled at her, who was lucky to be sitting right next to her, loading her plate with potatoes, steak, and salad.In response to the gesture, she couldn't help but notice that Carlos seemed to be grinning at her as well."Yes, man. It's time for you to come back and eat with us. Next time we can introduce you to new people.""Newbie?" She wondered."Yes, we've got four new members from the old Davies family," Kaylin explained to her, though Fanny tried not to acknowledge Kaylin as she averted her gaze

"Please do not...""But I need... I just have to, Fanny. I can't do this anymore..." He pulled her to his chest and wrapped his arms around her tightly, one hand he held behind her head. while his other hand was fixed tightly at her waist."I'm so sorry. For everything. For everything that happened. It was my fault. I failed to protect you...She cut him off with a kiss. Her lips were wet with her own tears, but Michel didn't care.He immediately returned her kiss as he hungrily moved his mouth against hers, desperately trying to pull her closer.They kiss over and over again, until Fanny pulls back just a few inches to look up at him, still in tears that he gently wipes away."You're so selfish..." She whimpered."I know. I'm sorry. But I can't help it. I know it's selfish, but I need you... even if you hate me... even then..."They kissed again, Fanny running her fingers through his messy hair to pull him deeper into her mouth."I don't hate you..." She mumbled softly, her lips brus