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.

five grueling years for Nathan 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 a hold of the

him that her name was Penny Smith, and

Queenie Smith,

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

only be joy and happiness in your lives from now on, he solemnly vowed. I

...

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

her face was full of rage as she glared at the fat, pudgy man in front of her. “I'm sorry, Mr. 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,” she rejected him

said, she stood up and turned to leave the meeting

to block her from leaving. “Don't be mad, Ms. Smith.” His lips widened into a nauseous grin, like a hungry wolf baring its fangs. “All I'm asking is for 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 one's body.” Leering, he tried to persuade her,

order for fifty million immediately if I like what I see. That's my stance, take it or leave

top it off, I'll give you a big fat tip of one million as well.

harassing me and show me some

you?” Derek Harvey shrilled

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

shiver ran down Penny Smith's spine. Her face immediately paled when he brought up that ugly incident - it was the ghost that would haunt her for the rest of her life, a

She had never

don't see the need to explain my personal life to you,” her beautiful face turned frigid, “And I've decided to call off our business cooperation with you. There's

pinned 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 escape from me once I have my eyes on her, Ms. Smith. Don't blame me for getting rough if

ears, Penny was instantly cornered by

Penny immediately grew alert. Her voice was thick

fun with you, Ms. Smith. Don't you know how much I adore you?” Derek Harvey smiled his obnoxious, lewd smile,

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

grasped her wrists and held

me, please!” Penny screamed at the top of her

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

up in Penny's eyes as she plunged into despair, feeling like a trapped animal.

a sneer on his repugnant face, spinning his nasty web around Penny, who had been

thud reverberated

room's door was booted 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,

His strong, lean body looked as fit as a professional athlete, while his exquisite looks appeared good enough to grace the cover of

gave a start the moment she saw Nathan -

almost molested her, yet the sight of Nathan made

heart upon seeing Penny cry like a baby, melting the layers of ice within

she had saved him in a chance

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

years, Nathan had never stopped

dreams every night; she was incontestably the most unforgettable woman he

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