In a vast, warm-toned bedroom, only a bedside lamp was flickering. Elder Harmon was reading a book leaning on the headboard of the bed. It became a ritual for him from the time Seungri started to keep him under house arrest.
He liked his life in Manoban mansion. Everyone would do their work and meet in the evening. They chat, laugh, and have dinner. There was no flaw in their hospitality. Jordan always found one or the other thing to keep him busy all day. It wasn't a waste of time. They would go stroll in the estate, do some fieldwork with others. There was a fulfillment for doing something useful when going to bed.
How much ever his new life felt good, he knew he was a guest and he had his family. So at the end of the day, he couldn't help worrying about his family. His family is affected by his own grandson. Yet, he was in no state to protect others or handle Seungri. Hence he still needed a book to distract him.
As per Ruby Jane's words, he could go to his family next week. He had no idea what she was going to do. He thought about the problem Harmon Industries was ensnared in. Jisoo had assured him Ruby Jane would bring Harmon Industries back to its form and it was just temporary. However, He couldn't stop himself from worrying about it.
When he has to choose between the family and company, he will undoubtedly select family so he was able to convince himself to stay calm without questioning Ruby Jane. Or else he would have bombarded her with a sea of questions. Probably he would have scolded her too.
Today he had to read a lot more than regular before the sleepiness crept to his body and eyes. He yawned, keeping the book away. His hand reached to turn off the night lamp, but the mobile next to it rang, piercing the soothing silence of the night.
His aged eyes caught the string of numbers on the screen. A sudden flash of bright light at the window caught his attention before his hands could reach his mobile. 'It's going to rain.' He thought when the thunder followed.
He fetched the mobile and answered it. He kept his mobile at the ear and heard Dylan's low voice as though carefully whispering to his ear, "Grandfather, Dylan here. This is very important. Could you please convey to President Manoban that Seungri got a call from an international number? They seemed to have some plan against President Evans. They have been tracking President Evans for a few days."
Elder Harmon's back stiffened as soon as he heard the news. He didn't know how critical the information was. He wasn't sure if it was a trap or real. He thought it's better to be careful instead of regretting later. So as soon as Dylan completed his side, he responded immediately, "I will let him know." He didn't say Lisa and Ruby Jane were in the Manoban mansion in case it was a trap to get their location.
A whisper came again, "Alright." He responded before the call ended.
Elder Harmon hurriedly got off the bed and wore his home slippers. He ignored the shawl and cane. He steadily yet swiftly walked out of his bedroom.
Standing in the walkway, he looked left and right. He recalled when Megan had given him a home tour. Lisa's room was on the other side of the mansion. He held the walls for support and made his way in haste, thinking if the couple returned home or were still outside.
On the way, he saw the back of a slender lady. Before he could assume her as Ruby Jane, he identified the honey, blonde hair of Chaeyoung, and the latter turned around.
Chaeyoung caught the old man holding the wall and was alarmed. She ran towards the old man, "Grandfather Harmon..." She quickly reached him and held his other hand. Her eyes worriedly looked up at him if he was feeling unwell as she questioned, "Grandfather Harmon, are you feeling unwell?"
Elder Harmon halted to catch a breath and asked his question, "Did Lisa and Ruby Jane return home? I need to speak with him."
Chaeyoung paused her wildly running thoughts. She analyzed that Elder Harmon was in a hurry to speak with Lisa. She supported him as she responded, in a low and clear voice, "Grandfather Harmon, Lisa, and Ruby Jane returned sometime before. How about you take a seat here?" She pointed to the second living hall, "I will bring Brother Lisa to you."
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The Traps of the Black Swan (Book 2)
Fiksi Penggemar'Each betrayal begins with trust' 'Endure a while' was what her grandfather said. She endured the curses. She endured the pain. She endured the unfairness. She endured the behest. She endured the down heart. She endured many things but...
