Chapter 78 The Island’s Secret

Chapter 78 The Island’s Secret

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The moment Baron set eyes on the lush greenery and birdsong of the island, a rare softness flickered across his

gaze.

“Dock the boat, rest up, and be ready to sail back at my command.”

“Yes, Mr. Gunn.”

The captain hurried off to relay the order.

Baron stepped ashore, servants bowing deeply as he passed.

“Greetings, Mr. Baron.”

“Where are the others?” he asked coldly, not sparing them a glance as he strode forward.

The butler quickly stepped up. “Madam hasn’t risen yet. Sir should be in the back hills.”

Baron’s brows drew together. Without hesitation, he turned toward the rear of the island.

The butler, however, discreetly pressed a sensor hidden in his pocket.


Moments later, an alarm blared somewhere in the back hills.

A boy, cap pulled low, dressed in camouflage, froze.

“Damn, Dad’s back.”

He scrambled to pack away his things before sprinting toward his room.

The sunlight caught his young face-mischievous, defiant, and startlingly similar to Natalie’s.

“Sean!”

cracked like a whip, making the boy stumble and

“Ow!”

Baron had him by the collar, dangling him

stay out of the back hills? Do you think my words

was dark as

If

you a man!”


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couldn’t help but let out a short, cold

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me a man. Brat, you’re standing at attention for two hours when

back.”

it!”

little cabbage! If my mommy were here, she’d never let you bully me like this! You’re always busy, barely show up once in half a month, and the second you do, you punish me! Are

touched his cheeks-only exaggerated wails

would flicker, he’d sigh, and then

But not this time.

of setting him down, Baron carried him firmly toward the


so you’re upset I don’t spend enough time with you? Fine. Today I’ll make sure you get all my attention. I need to straighten you out-otherwise when your mommy sees you acting like this, she’ll be

“…Huh?”

Sean blinked, hiccupping mid-cry.

Dad just

go quiet, grief-stricken, like the life

and his little sister had long

that mean

wide. He twisted in Baron’s grip, desperate to see his father’s face. And yes-Baron’s sharp features had softened, his lips curved faintly, as if he

Sean’s heart thudded.

isn’t she? She’s come

Baron said nothing.

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