Chapter 4.
Author: Blackrose
last update2022-12-16 20:17:21

The air around Nathan Anakin was suddenly chilly, and it wasn't because of the AC.

"You want me to reclaim the family's fortune, now?" He asked, his pale blue eyes staring brightly at Fernando. Of course that would someday have to happen, if truly he was the son they'd all been searching for. Only, Nathan wasn't ready yet. It wasn't really something he'd ever prepared himself for.

It wasn't everyday you woke up to the realization that you might be the son of an insanely rich family.

Fernando on the other hand, he begged to differ. "Sire, this household has been waiting for you for years now. It is time." In his voice came desperately. He knew he could die anytime soon, in fact, he was ready to. Only, his promise had to come to fulfillment. And that would only happen if Nathan agreed to reclaim his family's fortune.

"Okay, if that's true then," Nathan said, leaning forward in the comfortable chair. The scent of fresh lavender soothed his mind, creating an aura he couldn't quite explain. He was happy.

Happiness was a scary thing to feel, however. The only thing that made Nathan Anakin happy was the joy of being with his wife. He loved her sincerely, and would never dare think of the incident that would make him lose her. This was good because now, his wish was being handed to him on the platter of gold. The platter of platinum if possible!

"We both know the reason I'm still alive up till this moment." He said at last, after reconsidering the words in his mind. Nathan was that type of man. He wouldn't speak, unless he has truly reasoned his fact with a clear mind.

Fernando frowned. He understood what his young master was saying. Loud and clear in fact.

"They all think I'm dead. If I come out now, what do you think will happen to me in the next two to three months?" He asked, then didn't even wait for an answer. "I'll be as good as dead!"

Such a horrible way to go. He wouldn't be there to watch his unborn child grow and live well. He would send his wife to the land of the widow.

May the heavens forbid it!

"Yes, yes. I understand, sire." Fernando said immediately.

"So that is completely out of the list. I cannot, under any circumstances, announce my true identity to the public. At least not yet." In his mind, Nathan thought to himself; "Not even to Doris,". His mind heard that, and it wasn't pleased.

But it was for his protection, and that of his family.

"Alright sire," Fernando thought and finally reasoned with his young master. "We shall have it that way." That already clarified one part of their problem. But the look on Nathan's face emancipated there was another problem. "What is it, sire?"

Nathan smiled, only a half one though. He was thinking about his wife. His family.

"May I ask about the family's asset?" He asked, and Fernando's brows arched up.

"You mean, the total asset?"

Nathan nodded.

"The Anakin's family has a fortune worth billions sire. And if you need further proof, I shall have all of the documents sent to you by tomorrow."

He nodded again, satisfied with the reply. Although his heart did tingled a bit. An asset worth billions?

"If that is so, then I have a request to make." He announced, and Fernando gave his young master the necessary attention. "I need you to transfer a few amount of dollars—well, a few millions, that is—into a secret account. And I need a company set up in my name. There is work to do."

Without further ado, his butler replied. "Consider it done, sire."

Both men said their goodbyes and Nathan left. He ordered Fernando to wait for further instructions.

****

Life was indeed good. Nathan's heart filled with immense joy as he returned back home. He was already in his street when the words of Fernando came playing back in his mind. He was a billionaire!

Nathan was overjoyed, thinking of all the good things that he could do now that he was rich. His wife deserved more than what she'd been getting from him, and it was finally time for him to repay her for her kindness. Then, there was the issue of his unborn child. Of course, Doris hadn't known that he now knows about the child.

Life was funny. Just when he felt nothing could stop him from his immense joy, he was smart enough to know that life was filled with ups and downs. Yes, his return would not come so easy. There were still bad people out there: people who would not hesitate to end him and wipe out his family, making them exist no more. All because of his wealth. He would have to be more careful now that he had been discovered.

The best thing he would do was to tell his wife that he had found a new job. He would begin to run the firm in secrecy, and put to end all that had dubious plans over him and his family. Starting with his in-laws.

He couldn’t dare tell her who he really was. He has to hide his true identity from her for her safety for now.

The door to his apartment was slightly opened, and Nathan noticed his steps quickly increasing. He hurried and finally arrived at the entrance of his home. A voice was yelling, and he could even swear he heard muffled sobs.

Who was she talking to?

"Mother, you can not do that to me. Never!" Doris's voice sounded from inside the living room, and one could hear the anger that tinged in her tone. Nathan wondered what his mother-in-law was up to now.

He wasn't one to grow afraid, but suddenly in that moment, he didn't like the tone of his wife. What could be up with her?

What was his mother-in-law planning now?

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