Seeing that Veronica was fighting her exhaustion because of anxiety for their children and family's safety, Rawlf brought her first to a sleeping quarter assuring her that everything is under control.
He didn't leave until he saw that Veronica fell asleep.
He changed first from another set of clothes before going to talk to Vlad, his most trusted man in the Persian force who at the same time managed the team. Vlad is a very serious man however, he has the habit of wearing butler suits.
Other people who just met him would think he is just a butler and not the second in command of the vagabond Persian force.
Entering the conference room and seeing Vlad already seated inside, Rawlf fired the question right away.
He knew that Veronica had the right to know everything; however, Rawlf would at least want to filter the information first.
"What's the real status?"
"Everything is truly under control , however, Sir Bien, the madam's uncle…. We lost track of
him."
"What do you mean?" Rawlf's tone turned gloomy.
He's really not a caring person for those aside from Veronica and their children, however, Veronica's uncle Bien was the one who helped Veronica and their children when he wasn't with them yet, in fact, he save them and took care of them as well. He has a big amount of gratitude and debt towards uncle Bien and even if he would try to make it up for him, a lifetime wouldn't suffice.
"We just lost track of him last night. We couldn't contact you to inform you since you're traveling. However, the other members from the force were patiently looking for him. We also coordinated with the force of the Lady Boss here and both joined forces to find Sir Bien."
"Get ready, we'll go to the castle."
Vlad stood up and bowed in obedience to go out of the room to prepare his men. He just got out of the door when she saw the Lady Boss rushing, obviously looking for Rawlf.
He called her out and seeing him, she quickly approached him. "Where's Rawlf."
'She must have known it already.' Vlad thought.
Before he could answer, the man in question was already behind him.
Veronica passed him by and walked inside. Vlad shrugged off and walked out to get the remaining force ready.
Back in the castle, Victorino and Victor were lounging in the living area, wine glasses in both hands while the Sy couple, Wang couple and sons and the twins were being confined in a corner.
The elders' expressions look grave, their eyesight not moving away from the twins. On the other hand, the Persian forces in the shadows were standing by, high alert. "Where is Bien?!" Eddie Wang spoke in anger.
On the other hand Victorino took his time sipping on the wine. After some time, he look at Eddie Wang who was on a wheelchair from head to toe,
"You know, I still couldn't understand what Celerina like about you. Too soft. Too weak. And you end up being almost disabled because of your feebleness."
Victorino mocked.
The three Wang brothers, after hearing their father being ridiculed, instantly stood up to punch the man; however, they were forced to sit back when two men pointed their guns towards Baelfire and Baelfair.
This is why even if the three Wang brothers were skillful in hand to hand combat, they could only sit on one corner because they're afraid they will put their nephew and niece in danger.
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