The Grim Reveal
Sometime after arriving at Florinia Manor, Gizem sat in her room with her phone in hand.
She hesitated briefly before phoning Theodore.
This time, he answered the call without any complaints.
“Master…” Gizem took a while to ask, “How are things on your end?”
“So you’ve heard?” Theodore’s morose voice answered with a question of his own.
“Yeah,” replied a nodding Gizem. “Do you need me to return?”
“Dearest Gizem, it’s indeed time for you to repay my past kindness to you.” There was a hidden
meaning behind Theodore’s tone. “Do you know why I sent you to Jadeborough?”
“You have a mission for me.”
“Indeed.” Theodore’s tone took on a blade-like sharpness. “I’m going to tell you what your mission is
now.”
“All right.” Gizem nodded.
“I want you to kidnap Samuel’s daughter. Bring her here.”
W-What? That was not what Gizem expected. “But why, Master?”
“Why are you asking so many questions? Don’t forget who rescued you when you were unconscious
back then. If it weren’t for me, you would’ve suffered plenty more disfigurement than the one on your
face.”
Gizem tensed. “That’s true. But Master, why would you abduct Samuel’s daughter if Samuel’s the one
you’re after?”
A bone-chilling chuckle came from the phone. “Do as I command. Or, are you not planning to obey
me?”
An apathetic look shrouded Gizem’s face. “That’s not what I meant.”
“I expect a lot from you, Gizem. As long as you bring Samuel’s daughter over, I’ll make you Axeworth
Corporation’s successor.”
Gizem frowned as she did not care about achieving such a thing.
“You’d better get moving.” Theodore’s tone bore a heavy weight.
Lips pursing for a moment, Gizem eventually replied, “Okay. I got it.”
Following that, Theodore hung up the phone.
Gizem continued to frown deeply even after.
So that was his plan—for me to kidnap Desi. But she’s merely a girl with heart disease. Why would he
go after her? That’s too odd.
Deep down, Gizem knew she could never make a move against Desi.
What do I do? Even Samuel keeps hounding me for answers. It feels like the world is drowning me in
all sorts of problems.
“Ugh…” An ache started invading Gizem’s temples.
Suddenly, a fragmented vision flashed in her mind.
Those fragments seemed to be her past memories.
It was a pity, though, since she could not recall anything despite having that vision.
As I guessed, I probably shouldn’t overwork my brain.
With that thought, Gizem lay down to nap for a bit.
Her slumber lasted until half past eight in the evening.
Only then did she awake and notice what time it was.
Her eyes grew wide in shock. Gosh! How did I sleep for this long? Although, my head doesn’t hurt
anymore, so that’s good.
She then got off the bed and headed outside.
Florinia Manor seemed exceedingly quiet at that hour.
Usually, Samuel would be spending time with Eil and Desi in the living room at this time of day.
Why is it so quiet today? Gizem could not help questioning the unusual silence.
“Gizem!” Freya’s voice suddenly sounded from behind her.
At once, Gizem turned around, her brows tightly knitting together. “Freya?”
A vicious smirk curved across Freya’s face in response.
“How did you get in? And aren’t you afraid of getting caught?” Gizem’s frown deepened.
“Relax,” said an unbothered Freya. “I knocked them out.”
What? Rage took over Gizem’s senses as she snapped, “Have you lost your mind? What the hell are
you trying to do?”
“I’m going to take Samuel’s daughter away.”
“Why?” Gizem coldly questioned. Why is she and Master both after Desi?
“Duh, to threaten Samuel and Master.” Freya emotionlessly chuckled while elaborating, “Oh, sweet
Gizem, you know too little about Axeworth Corporation. Then again, you never were part of us, to begin
with.”
Bloodthirsty wrath swirled in Gizem’s gaze. “What did you just say?”
“You know how Master pushed his son off a cliff? Well, his son actually survived and is in a vegetative
state. Master did everything he could to make his son recover. He even turned to black magic, but
nothing worked.”
“What happened after that?” Gizem asked.
“What happened?” Freya sardonically sneered, “He discovered his son had an illegitimate child.
However, that kid has a blood disorder. Have you not noticed the tasks he assigns you always revolve
around blood?”
“What does that have to do with Desi?” Gizem was perplexed at that instant.
“Desi’s birth parents had unique physical conditions that distinguished her blood from others. It can
save Master’s grandson. Thus, I can threaten Samuel and Master with Desi. Simultaneously, I can get
them to go against each other while I reap the benefits. Once everything ends, I’ll have full control of
the organization. What do you think of my plan?”
“Desi has always lived with heart disease. If you extract her blood, it will only mean death for her!”
Sheer rage emanated from Gizem.
“So what? It has nothing to do with me.”
Those words caused Gizem’s fists to ball up. “No wonder someone told me that Axeworth Corporation
consists of lunatics! That you’re all ruthless monsters!”
“Hah! Indeed, we are. You’re the only normal one here. But that’s because you were never one of us.
Master lied to you.”
Gizem stormed ahead. “Tell me what you mean by that!”
“I’ll tell you if you manage to beat me in a fight!” Freya challenged.
“Fine!” A solemn darkness filled Gizem’s orbs then and there.
She darted quickly toward Freya.
Yet, only a sneer came from Freya upon seeing Gizem’s incoming fist.
The former abruptly pulled out a knife while snarling, “You’re dead meat, Gizem! Since you refuse to
help us, prepare to die!”
Surprisingly, Gizem managed to dodge Freya’s knife.
The latter was skilled in combat arts and was one of the top three fighters within the organization.
Gizem was not too shabby either, but she still paled in comparison.
Freya was so confident that she did not even take Gizem seriously.
In her eyes, Gizem was merely a brainiac who knew how to earn money but had poor body strength.
As the fight went on, a grin broke out on Freya’s face each time she forced Gizem to retreat.
“Is that it? You’re too weak, Gizem!” Freya sneered.
Not a trace of emotion showed on Gizem’s face. “There’s no telling who will win just yet!”
“It will obviously be me!” Freya cockily added, “That’s enough toying around with you. I’m going to end
your life now, then kidnap Desi. Here is where we bid farewell, you, so-called genius pharmaceutical
scientist! Even though I’ll miss the money your drugs will generate, you leave me with no choice but
this!”
With that, she charged at Gizem with full force.
A murderous gleam appeared in Gizem’s dark eyes.
She patiently waited for Freya to close in before raising her dainty gun.
Bang!
A bullet pierced the spot between Freya’s brows.
Subsequently, a fearful expression marred Freya’s face as her body fell next to Gizem.
Only then did Gizem put down her gun.
“I know I can’t beat you in a fight. Even so, you’re still nothing but a human. How can you defend
yourself against a bullet?” Gizem heaved a deep sigh of relief while preparing to leave.
Thud!
Someone hit her head from behind just then, instantly knocking her out.
She did not completely lose consciousness, so she managed to catch a glimpse of a dark figure
dragging Freya’s body away.
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