Kenneth was sitting before a computer, communicating with Miguel.
Dave walked over. “J, your sons are looking for you.”
Kenneth snapped his head back. The moment he spotted the two boys, his brows furrowed. “Why are you two here?”
“Is there news about Nat yet, Daddy?” Anthony inquired.
Kenneth closed his eyes. “I've said that you both don't need to bother about this matter anymore. Just wait here obediently.”
“Daddy!”
Right then, Kenneth turned his gaze to Dave. “You brought them in just like this?”
Dave understood his meaning, but the two children were also Kenneth's sons besides members of Darknetz. As such, he trusted them.
“They're just children,” he argued.
Kenneth glared at him. “Although they're my sons, I don't dare trust them that much. These two brats are full of ideas. You'd better heed my warning,” he asserted.
However, it was evident that Dave merely regarded it as a joke and didn't take it seriously. He whispered into the man's ear, “I'm not worried as long as they're your biological children. No matter how many tricks they have up their sleeves, they wouldn't sabotage their own father, no?”
Kenneth chuckled coldly. Recalling that night, he looked at the man and replied, “Congratulations! You hit the nail on the head.”
Bewilderment inundated Dave.
Throughout it all, Anthony and Benjamin watched from the side. Hearing the two adults discuss that particular topic right before them without any qualms, Anthony couldn't resist feigning a cough. “Daddy, Mr. Dave, we're still here. Isn't it... a tad inappropriate for you to talk ill about us to our face?”
“You two can go someplace else!” Kenneth riposted.
Words eluded Anthony.
In that case, we'll just stay and listen.
At the side, Dave couldn't stand watching it anymore. “How could you talk to kids in such a manner? No matter what, they're just little youngsters. You'll hurt their fragile feelings by doing so!”
Kenneth was utterly dumbfounded.
As soon as Anthony and Benjamin heard that, they instantly put on innocent and piteous expressions.
Yes, that's right! He'll hurt our fragile feelings by doing so.
Dave's heart softened at once at the sight of the two innocent and pitiful faces. “It's okay, everything's fine. Don't bother about your daddy. You can go wherever you want here. I said so.”
“Really?”
“Of course!”
“Thank you, Mr. Handsome!” Anthony flashed him a harmless grin.
Then, he nudged Benjamin with his elbow. Benjamin truly didn't want to feign a smile, but he had no choice at that moment.
He flashed Dave the same adorable smile. “Thank you, Mr. Dave!”
Verily, no one could resist such innocent and bright smiles from children.
Even Dave, who had always been a confirmed bachelor, was tempted right then after beholding the children's guilelessness.
Meanwhile, Kenneth merely watched at the side without saying anything further.
Well, the ignorant are fearless. Some people simply wouldn't learn without being taught a lesson.
Thus, he didn't bother warning the man further.
Furthermore, he knew from the depths of his heart that Anthony and Benjamin had their own bottom lines. They weren't really reckless.
He merely wanted to save Dave the trauma initially, but there was no point in saying anything when the latter was unperturbed.
At that precise moment, Dave's phone rang. He lifted his phone and glanced at it. “I'm going to answer a call. You two enjoy yourselves!”
The two boys nodded.
With the phone in hand, Dave walked away.
Subsequently, Kenneth pinned his gaze on them. “You both don't need any reminders from me, yes?”
“Nope! We know our boundaries!”
“Don't worry, Daddy. We won't look at things we shouldn't be looking at or saying things we shouldn't be saying!” Benjamin promised as well.
Only then did Kenneth nod.
Just then, Dave urged sharply at the side, “Come over here for a moment, J.”
Hearing that, Kenneth went over.
The two boys, on the other hand, stayed put.
Upon noticing that Miguel was furiously working on the computer at the side, Anthony strolled over to him.
He didn't say anything, merely standing beside the man and watching with a meaningful smile on his lips.
When he saw that Miguel missed several crucial points, he shook his head in exasperation.
Suddenly, Miguel seemingly sensed someone beside him. He jerked his head over, stunned for a moment at the sight of Anthony and Benjamin.
Taking off his headphones, he flashed them a grin. “Where did you come from, kids?”
Anthony stared at him, merely smiling without uttering a word.
Miguel snagged some lollipops from his desk and held them out to him. “Would you like one?”
Sweeping a glance over his hand, Anthony took one and unwrapped it before popping it into his mouth.
Then, Miguel offered one to Benjamin. The latter merely gazed at it and shook his head. “No, thanks!”
As Miguel scrutinized them, he found them pretty intriguing. “Are you both Mr. Hamilton's children?”
Anthony bobbed his head. “Yup!”
“You look like a carbon copy of him!” Miguel commented before shifting his gaze to Benjamin. “Are you two twins?”
“Yup!” Benjamin nodded.
“Then, you must take after your mother,” Miguel concluded.
Benjamin didn't deny that.
Miguel, who noticed that Anthony had been staring at the computer screen, then asked, “You like this?”
Anthony nodded absentmindedly.
“Would you like to learn? I can teach you!” Miguel offered.
When Anthony heard that, he echoed, “You, teaching me?”
Miguel nodded. On second thought, he warned, “But it might be a bit difficult for you.”
At that exact moment, Anthony abruptly reached out and tapped something on the keyboard upon seeing that something was changing on the computer interface. Following that, the computer interface stilled.
Miguel snapped his head back, alternating his gaze between the computer screen and Anthony. “How did you do that?”
Grinning, Anthony replied, “My mommy is a programmer, so it isn't that difficult for me either.”
Miguel nodded blankly. Hmm, I seem to have heard of such a thing previously. In the next heartbeat, he turned his gaze back to the computer. That step earlier was exceedingly crucial. If it weren't for him, I would've had to rebuild my defenses today.
He proceeded to eye Anthony. Despite harboring some doubts, he still felt that it was merely a fluke.
Just then, his phone rang.
He picked it up, his brows knitting together after he took the call. “Got it!”
Springing to his feet, he headed toward Dave.
Anthony took note of it all. He glanced at the computer before glancing in the direction of Miguel.
Kenneth and Dave were talking outside when Miguel walked over. “Dave, I got a call from Adin. He said he received a call from a hotel staff member who claimed to have spotted the person we're looking for at the hotel!”
The instant Kenneth heard that, he narrowed his eyes a fraction.
“What? You're certain?” Dave pressed.
“That was what the staff member said. He claimed that he spotted her mere moments after you both left. He wanted to contact us, but he couldn't get in touch with us,” Miguel explained.
At the side, Kenneth's expression was utterly tense.
How could I have forgotten about it? This is precisely her style, no? The most dangerous place is the safest place!
At that thought, he spun on his heel and strode away without a word.
Right then, Anthony instantly took a step forward. “Daddy!”
Kenneth turned back and glanced at the children. “Wait here!” Having said that, he stalked away.
Dave likewise looked at them. “Don't worry, for we'll be back soon!” While saying that, he shifted his gaze to Miguel. “Take good care of them!” After saying that, he immediately chased after Kenneth.
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