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.

Nathan as he exhausted all the possibilities to find the lady. Unfortunately, all his efforts had come to naught. It was

sources had informed him that her name was Penny

given birth to a daughter, Queenie Smith, a corollary of

the past few years. Penny, Queenie, I know it must have

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

...

Limited, Penny Smith was amidst a discussion with her client, Derek Harvey. Dressed in a smart suit, Penny appeared business-like, yet

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

she stood up and

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,

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

tip of one million as well. How does

and show me some respect,

Derek Harvey shrilled at the top of his

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 some pure and innocent virgin

Penny Smith's spine. Her face immediately paled when he brought up that ugly incident - it was the ghost that would haunt

She had never expected Derek Harvey to

to you,” her beautiful face turned frigid, “And I've

eyes 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,

still resounding in her ears, Penny was instantly cornered by two bodyguards with crooked smiles

Penny immediately grew alert. Her

obnoxious, lewd smile, “But since you are such a

her cheek

her

Someone help me, please!” Penny screamed at

all of your staff have already left for

feeling like a trapped animal. She had never expected Derek Harvey to be

are you crying? Daddy is here...” Derek Harvey pressed closer to her with a sneer on his repugnant face, spinning his nasty

thud

and landed with a thud right under the nose of Derek Harvey and his men, leaving

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

the moment she saw Nathan - it's

had almost molested her, yet the sight of Nathan

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

she had saved him

had taken her by force and had non-consensual

past five years, Nathan had never stopped

every night; she was incontestably

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