True Love Waits

Chapter 1443 Watkins' Father

The woman walked up to them again, exaggerating the side-to-side motion of her hips. She made her voice about an octave higher. "You know, I've got a birthday coming up soon. Know how old I'll be? 18. If you could help me, I'd be really grateful..."

'She's only eighteen! And she's pretty too!' The men in the car were obviously taken with her. While the driver hesitated, the woman suddenly pressed the unlock button next to her. The mechanism made a sound and the door was unlocked.

Under the driver's vigilant eyes, she opened the door and said in a soft voice, "Don't worry. I just want you to see what you'll be getting."

Then, the woman moved quicker than the eye could see. She pulled the car keys from the ignition and threw them in the bushes. After making sure they couldn't find the car keys without a concentrated search, she clapped her hands and turned around to look at the men in the car with a smile.

The three men in the car knew something was up now, so two of them got out of the car to deal with her.

Before they could do anything, they were ambushed by two men who jumped to the ground from the small hill next to them. They advanced on the men threatening Erica. A short tussle ensued, where one of the attackers waited for the thug to attack him, then stepped inside his attack and took him down with a series of palm strikes and a knee to the gut. Another thug brandished his gun, and got it taken away from him and his arm broken.

Erica was quick and accurate. She took the man who was fighting with her to the ground as fast as she could, employing some joint locks.

Then she ran to their car to look for the drone.

It was on the back seat! She successfully grabbed the broken drone, and then the three of them ran away as fast as they could.

Back in her own car, Erica patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she had gotten the drone back. If they decided to look into it, they would find out in short order that she was the one who bought it.

On their way back, they passed by the Champion Group. Looking at the tall building through the car window, Erica suddenly recognized the man she'd captured on video.

Because of this, she asked the driver to head to ZL Group. She had to find Matthew before she did anything else. He needed to know.

The car stopped at the entrance to the main offices of ZL Group. Heedless of her image, Erica rushed into the company, drone in hand.

If the driver hadn't been there to run interference for her, the security guards would have caught Erica. She ran past them so fast they could only catch the barest glimpse of her. Erica entered her husband's office like a gust of wind. Paige was taken aback for a moment before she realized who it was.

past. He raised his head and

assistant lapsed into stunned silence at what she

the office, Erica had to head to the main operations area and ask Paige where he was. Then she knew Matthew had

didn't know when Matthew might be back. It could

I'll grab a shower first. I'll

a moment!" Paige

clean clothes, Matthew still hadn't come back yet.

he asked

get back to work. I know you're busy. Call me back when you're done?" Erica didn't want to interrupt

the phone, Erica stowed the drone in Matthew's lounge and went

play. Some documented social events. Others specialized in portraits or even head shots. They all created visual content for company newsletters, quarterly reports, and marketing materials. Erica strolled around the studio.

a hands-free set and connected to her phone. Erica couldn't wait to ask, "Honey, guess who I saw at Parasol Resort?" Frowning,

just used the drone to snap

way, who did you

Watkins' dad! So? Are you surprised?" she

years, Watkins had been secretly sent to America. Matthew knew that. He hadn't gotten where he was by being stupid. He let him go only because Watkins hadn't started anything. He kept his head

who lived next door to Watkins. Her mother-in-law was from hell. She had her doing all kinds of housework. Indeed, she taught her how to do the

their bedroom so they'd be close to Watkins, separated

men were watching him, so he

and then beat Watkins with a stick.

but he refused coldly. It was her fault they were in that situation. He would be a much more powerful man

he be bothered to care about

now in the United States, and the businesses under Neville's Champion Group were transferred bit by bit to the

village. Many rural dwellers preferred boys to girls. Her mother-in-law was not happy that she had only given birth to daughters. As time passed by, Camille's mother- in-law found a woman willing

mistress was more than willing to do