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.

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

had informed him that her name was Penny Smith, and

birth to a daughter, Queenie Smith, a corollary of

life that the two had to face over the past few years. Penny, Queenie, I know it must have been hard for both of

found you, I assure you that there will only be joy and happiness in your lives from now on, he solemnly vowed. I shall give you the wonderful

...

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

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

said, she stood up and turned

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,

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

you a big fat tip of one million as well. How does that sound to

stop harassing me and show me some respect, Mr.

you?” Derek Harvey shrilled at the

of Channing's upper class would cover their mouths and giggled at this open

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 perpetual shame that would forever plague the reputation of the

torture to her. She had never expected

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

lingerie samples on the table and threatened, “No woman can escape from me once I have

Penny was instantly

are you trying to do?” Penny immediately grew alert. Her voice was thick

to have some fun with you, Ms. Smith. Don't you know how much I adore you?” Derek Harvey smiled his obnoxious, lewd smile, “But since you are such a pig-headed fool, I'm afraid that I'll have to resort to physical

cheek twitch with fear. Abruptly, she dashed for the

two bodyguards grasped her wrists and held her

screamed at

your breath, my dear. I've picked this hour for our meeting as all of your staff have already left for home.” Derek Harvey flashed a grotesque grin,

plunged into despair, feeling like a trapped animal. She had

closer to her with a sneer on his repugnant face, spinning his nasty web around Penny, who had been pinned down by his

thud reverberated around

and landed with a thud right under the nose of Derek Harvey

looked as fit as a professional athlete, while his exquisite looks appeared good enough to grace the cover of magazines.

moment she saw Nathan - it's

Harvey had almost molested her, yet the sight of Nathan made her

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

had saved him

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

years, Nathan

was incontestably the most unforgettable woman he

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