Not twins novel (Natasha and Kenneth) novel Chapter 492

Chapter 492

Seeing the determination on Kenneth's face, Spencer said, “Kenneth, don't disappoint Nat anymore, or I won't forgive you!”

Kenneth met his gaze and said, “You should be using that determination on your personal matters.”

Spencer knew he was hinting about Thalia and averted his gaze. “Our situation is different from yours.”

“Everyone's story is different, but to me, getting the outcome I want is more important than anything else,” Kenneth said. “Don't use your narrow-mindedness to judge others, and don't assume things. Certain things must be said face-to-face as you'll only get the results you want after you're honest.”

Something indescribable flashed across Spencer's eyes.

Right then, they were interrupted by knocking sounds from the door.

Spencer got up. “You don't get to lecture me using your philosophy. Talk to me only after you get Nat to agree to your proposal.”

“Just wait. I'll ask you to be the bridesmaid for the wedding.”

Spencer didn't know what to say to his remark.

Bridesmaid, my *ss!

Another round of knocking came from the door again. “Come in,” Kenneth said.

Benjamin entered the room and saw Spencer was there too. “Should I come back later?”

Spencer said, “No, I'm done here. I'm leaving.” He left the room to the father and son.

After Spencer left, Kenneth swung his gaze to Benjamin. “What's wrong?”

Benjamin snapped out of his thoughts and met Kenneth's gaze. “Oh, it's like this. Gramps called earlier today and said something had happened to the company. Have you heard about it, Daddy?”

Kenneth nodded. “I've heard about it.”

“Then, you—”

Kenneth shrugged. “It's fine. You don't have to be worried about it with your Great-grandpa holding the fort.”

Benjamin nodded. “It's fine as long as you know about it. I'm just here to give you a heads-up. I'll leave then if there's nothing else.”

“Benjamin!” Kenneth called when Benjamin whirled around to leave.

Benjamin looked over his shoulder. “Is there something else, Daddy?”

Kenneth narrowed his eyes at him. “Do you have some way to contact Anonymous?”

“Um...” Benjamin was stunned by his request as he didn't expect Kenneth would ask something like that. Besides, he already knows we have his number. His question is a no-brainer.

“Why?” Benjamin asked.

“Give it to me.”

“Um... I don't think that's wise.”

“Why?”

“Daddy, actually... I'm not that close to Anonymous. Why don't you ask Anthony?” Benjamin questioned.

Kenneth looked at him. “Is that necessary? I just have some questions for him.”

“But—”

“What's wrong? Is there something you can't tell me?”

“Well, it's not that.” After mulling over it, Benjamin recalled the mini app Thalia had created. He took out his phone and saw Thalia had sent it to the group with the three of them.

Benjamin's lips curved into a smile when he found it. “Sure, Daddy. I'll give it to you.”

Noticing how fast his expression changed, Kenneth frowned. Benjamin forwarded him a string of numbers.

“This is?”

“This is a fake number. Anonymous is slightly different from the others. You can reach him with this number while he gets to avoid exposing his identity. I think he won't be mad,” Benjamin said.

Not wanting to make things hard for his son, Kenneth nodded. “All right.”

Benjamin smiled. “I'll leave if there's nothing else, Daddy.”

Kenneth inclined his head.

With that, Benjamin dashed out the door as though something terrifying was chasing him.

Kenneth's brows furrowed as he studied the fake number Benjamin had forwarded to him.

Dave came into the room then. “Have you heard about it, J?”

“What?”

“You still don't know?” Dave questioned.

Kenneth shot him a puzzled look.

Dave sighed and shook his head at Kenneth. “You're so slow nowadays, J. Don't you remember how you preached 'know thy self, know thy enemy' before? Yet now you're oblivious that your love rival is already knocking on your doorstep.”

“What do you mean by that? Spit it out!” Frustration crept up Kenneth's face.

“I just returned from a trip outside and heard Anonymous had ordered every personnel within the uninhabited zone to stay and fight against Vermillion Base.”

The crease between Kenneth's brows deepened.

Dave continued, “This person acts so much like the old you. He creates such a ruckus without even showing his face. He's as arrogant as you!”

Kenneth scoffed and replied, “Don't compare everyone to me.”

Dave raised his brow at the comment.

Kenneth is still the same old arrogant Kenneth.

“As far as I can tell, you're the only one who doesn't consider Anonymous a threat,” Dave said.

Kenneth lowered his gaze and looked at the contact number on his phone, his eyes narrowing a fraction.

“In all honesty, I advise you to be on friendly terms with the guy. No matter what, our final goal is to rescue Natasha, so this is a win-win situation,” Dave advised.

I know what he's saying. I had planned to set our differences aside and work with Anonymous this time, thinking we could compete fairly after this. However, his actions this time are making me look bad.

A fierce glint flashed across Kenneth's eyes.

He added Anonymous as a friend without a second of hesitation.

Meanwhile, in another room, Anthony was doing research on the people in the group when he received a notification on his phone.

He tapped on the notification and was stunned to see the familiar profile picture.

Did I see it wrong?

He exited the app and tapped on Kenneth's WhatsApp. The profile picture and number were an exact match.

How did he find me here?

Benjamin walked in when Anthony was pondering over the question in his mind.

Hesitating briefly, Benjamin then broke his silence. “Tony, I don't know whether I should tell you this.”

“What is it? Speak.” Anthony didn't even lift his head.

Benjamin hesitated again. “Daddy asked me for your contact information earlier...”

Anthony's fingers paused in the middle of tapping on his phone. He swung his gaze to Benjamin. “It was you?”

Benjamin smiled sheepishly at his reaction. “You already know about it?”

Anthony sucked in a deep breath and was about to say something, but Benjamin beat him to it. “Daddy forced me. I didn't have a choice!”

Anthony knew he was lying.

Had no choice, my *ss!

Anthony was furious as he glared at his younger brother.

“Our actions were quite obvious over the past few days. Daddy will surely keep digging for it if I don't give it to him, and he might even grow suspicious of us. Besides, I gave him your fake number. Daddy won't find out as long as you don't tell him,” Benjamin said.

Anthony merely stared at him.

Unfortunately, he had no choice but to keep his anger in check.

“I'll deal with you after this.” He dropped his gaze to Kenneth's WhatsApp. His finger hovered over the accept button as he contemplated it. Finally, he added Kenneth as a friend.


Kenneth lowered his gaze and looked at the contact number on his phone, his eyes narrowing a fraction.