Dave turned around and stared at Benjamin's target with raised eyebrows.
When he looked at Kenneth, he noticed that the latter's expression was peculiar as well.
Finally, the two of them looked at Benjamin.
The boy noticed their gazes on him and asked, “What's wrong?”
“What do you think?” Kenneth threw the question back at him.
Benjamin stared at the target. “Isn't it okay? Although I did not hit the middle of the target, this is my first time...”
Dave walked toward him and contemplated for a moment before saying, “Benjamin, have you truly never learned how to use a gun before?”
“Of course. Why would I lie to you?” Benjamin asked.
Dave raised his head and looked at Kenneth. He nodded. “It's confirmed. He's definitely your son!”
Kenneth glanced at him and said in a low voice, “Do you think I need you to confirm this?”
He then walked to Benjamin and said, “Here. I will continue to teach you.”
Benjamin raised his head and stared at them. “Daddy, what does Mr. Dave mean?”
“There's no need to care about him,” Kenneth replied.
Dave piped up, “I mean that your dad is an extraordinary sharpshooter. The only time he made a mistake was when he used the gun that you modified earlier. Apart from that, he has never missed a shot.”
Benjamin raised his head and looked at Kenneth, “Is that true, Daddy?”
“Yes,” Kenneth replied.
Benjamin said sincerely, “Daddy, you're amazing!”
Kenneth's lips curved into an uncontrollable smile. He looked at Benjamin and replied, “You're amazing too.”
The father and son praised each other happily.
Dave observed them and smiled.
At that moment, his phone rang. He went to a corner to pick up the call.
Meanwhile, Kenneth continued teaching Benjamin how to use the gun.
Elsewhere, Denise was chatting with Natasha in the room.
“Nat, is it true that you have visited Vermillion Base before?”
Natasha nodded and hummed in acknowledgment.
“Then, what's it like there?” Denise asked while staring at her.
Natasha did not realize anything unusual at that moment and responded, “There's nothing special there. There are people, cars, and weapons.”
“Is it like the military camps shown in shows?” Denise probed.
“No. The conditions there are worse. Furthermore, there is no discipline and order. It's a chaotic place,” Natasha explained.
Denise pondered for a moment before muttering to herself, “I wonder what it's like over there?”
Natasha turned to look at her. “Why are you curious about that?”
“Well... I'm just curious because I haven't seen it before,” Denise replied.
Natasha looked at her and said, “Don't you like romance dramas a lot? A place like Vermillion Base won't attract you.”
“Well, I'm interested in the movie and television industry. I can't only like romance dramas. I must see more, learn more, and broaden my knowledge. That will help me in my career in the future.”
“It seems like people do change.” Natasha smiled and looked away.
Denise pursed her lips as her big eyes glittered. A moment later, she asked, “Nat, do you still draw?”
“Why?”
Denise immediately handed her a sketchbook. “I haven't seen you draw for a long time, Nat. Please draw something.” She then sat next to Natasha.
The latter's gaze landed on her before she looked away. “Well, what do you want me to draw?”
“Hmm... Why don't you draw Vermillion Base?”
Natasha spun the pencil in her hand. Just as she was about to start drawing, she turned at looked at Denise.
She did not speak but continued staring at her. Her pair of eyes appeared to see through the girl.
Denise felt sheepish. Natasha had never lectured her children before, as a look from her would easily instill fear in their hearts, just like what she was doing presently.
Denise's heart trembled as she looked at Natasha. “What's wrong, Nat? Is there something on my face?”
“There's nothing on your face, but there's something in your eyes!” Natasha replied.
“Eyes? What is it?” Denise pulled out a mirror from her bag and inspected her reflection.
“There's nothing!” Denise said before her gaze met Natasha's gaze. She grew more sheepish.
“Tell me about it,” Natasha said.
“About what?” Denise's voice grew softer and softer.
Natasha scrutinized her. “You've been asking me about Vermillion Base today and even wanted a map of it. Well, do you think I'm dumb?”
“I'm just curious...”
“Anthony and Benjamin may be curious about such things, but you won't,” Natasha said firmly.
Denise was rendered speechless as she stared at Natasha innocently.
She knew that she would be unable to hide things from Natasha.
“Well, are you going to keep pretending?” Natasha asked.
“Nat, I really—”
“Think carefully before you speak,” Natasha interrupted as she stared at her. There was no anger in her eyes, but it gave Denise a certain suffocating pressure.
Denise was unable to withstand the pressure.
She lowered her head and secretly peeked at Natasha. “Anthony instructed me to ask about it.”
“The reason?”
“The reason is... He knows that you've been bullied, so he wants to take revenge for you,” Denise murmured softly.
“How did he find out about it?”
“Two days ago, someone hacked into the computer here and sent a video of you fighting with someone in Vermillion Base...”
Natasha narrowed her eyes, and a trace of anger appeared on her face.
“Where's Anthony?”
Denise remained silent.
“Tell me.” Natasha glanced at her solemnly.
“He's in the hidden room with Mr. Dave having an internet battle with someone...”
Natasha stood up and left.
“Nat!” Denise was shocked and immediately chased after Natasha.
In the hidden room, Anthony was still fighting with someone when Natasha walked in.
It was as if Anthony had met a worthy foe. Excitement shone in his eyes. The two of them had equal prowess. One was attacking while the other was defending.
Miguel stood at the side, staring at them. He was afraid that he would miss something if he looked away.
At that moment, Natasha walked behind Anthony and stared at him fight for two minutes.
Natasha realized that the opponent was still fighting relentlessly. She said, “Normally, the thing that someone shows off the most is also their weakest spot.”
Anthony froze for a moment before realizing the meaning of her words. He soon found his opponent's weak points and gave up defending. He put all his effort into attacking. A minute later, the fight ended.
Anthony stared at the computer with a glint flashing across his eyes.
At that moment, he suddenly recalled something. He stood up and looked at the person behind him. Natasha stared back at him.
“Nat...” Anthony said.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Not twins novel (Natasha and Kenneth)
Why are these novels always stopping halfway...