Noah and Max were interested in knowing the entire story. Therefore, Anne told them everything, making sure not to miss any details. The two men listened with rapt attention. Their anger intensified with every word she uttered.
Listening to her side of the story made them understand Kim better.
The man was in love with Anne. In the beginning, he had dealt with Kevin for money. Later, he ended up doing everything for Anne.
Kim was crazy about her. However, he couldn't win Anne's love. Therefore, he turned into an evil man.
Kim had made unforgivable mistakes in the past. But one couldn't help but admire his courage. He was an intense man who never shied to express love or hatred.
"I'm sure Kim must have been the one who had fired the gun. I also saw him on our terrace, but we lost track of him. I am afraid that he is hiding in the dark, waiting to attack us at any time."
Anne massaged her temples and sighed. "Kim is a crazy man. He would do anything to have what he wants. I also think he is responsible for what happened to Kevin."
Noah and Max nodded. They had to be more vigilant now.
"Kim is..." Noah shook his head in frustration. He tried finding the words to describe the vindictive man but couldn't.
"Kim is a reckless man. If he is still alive, he should have chosen a safe place to live, where no one can find him. First, he made the mistake of coming back. Now, he has gone a step ahead and caused trouble. He is digging his own grave!" Max growled, running his fingers through his hair.
The police risked their lives to ensure justice for all. They couldn't let evil prevail.
Anne nodded. Kim shouldn't have come back, but he was already here, wreaking havoc in their lives. What could they do now?
In the evening, Kevin returned home from the police station. Everyone gathered around him to find what had happened. "Kevin, how is everything going?" Selma asked worriedly.
"The police believe that Kim is still alive. They have tightened the security around the city." Kevin smiled reassuringly. "However, I don't have any evidence to prove that I'm not the one in the video, so it is a little tricky."
Anne dropped her gaze to the ground. She thought the same.
Selma snorted in disdain. "The police are responsible for finding the evidence. They can't give reasons to justify their inefficiency."
Max and Noah looked at each other. Selma's words irked them, but she was an elder. They had no choice but to hold back their anger.
Kevin was aware of his mother's temper. Therefore, he chose to remain silent. His biggest worry was dealing with Kim. The man was back in A City. He knew that the man would not let him get away so easily. There probably would be bigger problems waiting for him. Kevin had to think of a plan. He had to make sure Anne and the children were safe.
Finding Kim was the only solution to the problem. However, after showing up in front of them once, the man had disappeared without leaving a trace.
The days passed in a blur. It was the day of the runway fashion show conducted by the LF Group.
Many people had gathered to witness the prestigious event. Kevin instructed all the guards to take their positions across the building. Noah and Max were standing at the main entrance. They didn't leave a chance for Kim to sneak in.
Although they had gone overboard, Kevin didn't think it mattered as long as his family was safe.
Kevin's eyes were fixed on the computer screen as he checked the footage of every surveillance video. He finally heaved a sigh of relief as everything seemed normal.
'What on earth does Kim want to do? Why hasn't he shown up yet?' he mused, massaging his temples.
If Kim wanted to hurt Kevin and Anne, the runway fashion show was the best opportunity to execute his plans.
However, the man hadn't come. Kevin had checked every surveillance footage but didn't see anything suspicious. He didn't think that Kim would miss such a great opportunity.
"Kim is a cunning man. No one can guess his moves. He probably knows what we are thinking. He isn't stupid to present himself before a live audience." Anne shook her head, smiling. "He won't show up today." She was wearing a white dress, looking like an angel.
Kevin smiled in return without saying anything. He had also thought the same. But if Kim was an unpredictable man, as Anne said, who would know his true intention? However, regardless of whether the man came or not, Kevin had taken the necessary precautions to protect his family.
"It's time. Let's go downstairs," Anne suggested, glancing at her clock. The show was about to begin.
Kevin nodded, rose to his feet, and straightened his suit. He was a tall, handsome man who looked better than most popular male actors in the film industry. He stretched his arms and smiled. Anne took the hint and stepped closer to him. Their eyes locked as they laughed happily.
Kevin and Anne were married for a long time and had three children. Although they weren't as passionate as they were during the early days of marriage, their love had blossomed into something more beautiful. Their love for the children had knit them closer than ever.
They would never let go of each other's hand regardless of what happened. The problems in their life only brought them closer, making them realize how important they were to each other.
Rose and Mark smiled as they saw Anne and Kevin walk hand in hand.
Emily wanted to be there too. But she was going to give birth to the baby soon. She had to stay at home and get ample rest.
Although Emily was disappointed, she knew that it wasn't appropriate to attend such events when the baby was due this month.
"We are greatly honored to have your gracious presence. I thank each and every one who has come today." As the CEO of the LF Group and the top designer in the city, Anne made the speech.
The audience listened to her without causing any commotion. Although the video had stirred many doubts and speculation, the public security department had confirmed that the man in the footage wasn't Kevin. However, it didn't matter whether the people believed it or not. Everyone knew that Kevin held an unshakable position in A City.
"All right, I won't waste your time anymore. You have come to watch the show, not listen to my boring speech. So without any further ado, let's start the show." The lights went off as the spotlight of the stage turned on.
The audience broke into thunderous applause. Anne walked down the stage with a contented smile.
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