Chapter 539 Desperate To Find Kim


    Anne took a deep breath in, nodded and said, "Mr. Colin, don''t worry. The Fu Family will take all your


    losses that you have suffered and for anything arising therefrom from this moment forth. Plus, we have


    enlisted the services of bodyguards to ensure your safety."


    Initially, Anne wanted to tell him that he should have a good rest and look after himself. But she didn''t


    know how to breach the topic considering that she genuinely felt that he med her for everything he


    had been through, whether he openly admitted or not.


    With an exasperated sigh, Anne turned around slowly.


    Standing just outside the door, Kevin could make out Colin''s voice. He frowned but he nheless felt


    helpless in terms of actively doing something.


    After all, it was wholly their fault that had caused Colin the torture he''d suffered. It waspletely


    understandable, even justified, that he would be furious over this.


    They had no leg to stand on. They really couldn''t me him one bit.


    When Anne walked out of the room, she heard E say angrily, "Dad, how can you do this? Mom is so


    good to me. How can you say that?"


    "E, you are still young. There are many things you don''t fullyprehend yet. When you grow up,


    you will definitely understand my reasoning" Colin said in a tired voice.


    Kevin held Anne by the hand, looked her deep in the eyes and shook his head feebly.


    The couple slowly made their way across the hallway. Anne felt as if she was skating on thin ice, and


    that she could just be engulfed by the frigid water below at any moment.


    "Kevin, now that Kim doesn''t have anyone hostage, do you think we''re safe from his threats and


    interference? Looking up at him, Anne broached this all important question.


    After a moment of silent consideration, he nodded. He responded, "The police together with Peter are


    searching high and low for Kim. Whether he is dead or alive, they will not stop their search until they


    find him.


    A dangerous fugitive like Kim who had somehow managed to deceive the government and escape


    death row would have to be captured, whether dead or alive.


    Anne nodded. Things wouldn''t be so bad if they managed to catch Kim.


    "We should attend to procuring a really wonderful gift and pay a visit to the mayor," Kevin said with a bit


    of a cold tone.


    The mayor''s daughter was dating none other than Brandon.


    It was a reasonable notion that no one could truly know where Kim''s current whereabouts were,


    especially since he had mastered the art of flying under the radar. But Brandon was different. He was


    working for Kim.


    Anne nodded. When she returned home, she packed the gift up, ready to go. She put on light make-up


    which made her look natural, and then made her way to the mayor''s home with Kevin.


    At this particrly time, the mayor was out of town for work. Just his wife was at home.


    The mayor''s wife seemed surprised to have guests when she noticed their arrival, but as soon as she


    made out that it was the two of them, her surprised disappeared and she graciously invited them into


    their home.


    The mayor''s wife took the time to make sure she personally poured their tea for them. She was indeed


    an obliging host. She said, "I must apologize, but the mayor is investigating matters out of town at the


    moment."


    "Ah, that isn''t a problem," Kevin replied courteously. "We haven''te to see the mayor."


    Slightly astonished, she responded, "If not the mayor, for whom have you made the trip?"


    "We are here to see Eliza," Anne exined.


    The mayor''s wife''s astonishment grew ten-fold. Eliza was a young woman. What business could Kevin


    and Anne possibly have with her?


    "Wait a few moments. I''ll call Eliza now," the mayor''s wife answered politely.


    Anne and Kevin both nodded, and after a little waiting, Eliza graced them with her presence.


    At the ball, Eliza was impressed by Anne and Kevin. She admired their rtionship greatly, as well, as


    something to look up to. Naturally seeing them now, she greeted them with warmth and familiarity, "Mr.


    Kevin, Mrs. Anne."


    Anne and Kevin nodded politely in acknowledgement. Anne smiled and asked, "Eliza, do you


    remember all the events that transpired at the all that day?"


    Eliza nodded, but looked a little confused. "Is something wrong?"


    With a genteel smile, Anne continued, "Well, on that day, when I had danced with Brandon, he had


    expressed some interest in working in Kevin''spany. But unfortunately, amidst the festivity, I had


    forgotten to take his phone number. Will you be able to help us make contact with him?"


    "Is he nning on joining Mr. Kevin''spany?" Eliza was astonished. "I was of the impression that


    his intentions were to stay in his own family business?"


    Anne looked at Kevin for assistance. He took the lead andplimented Eliza, "Brandon is your


    boyfriend. He was to be an exceptional fellow to be courting someone of your caliber!"


    After all. Eliza was just a youngdy looking out for her future, without anything to hide. Hearing Kevin''s


    words, she blushed a deep crimson.


    Within herself, she understood the reasoning behind this notion. After all, if he remained in his family''s


    business, he would not be able to showcase his own talent to its full potential.


    If he took a position in anotherpany, there would be no usations of nepotism and his hard work


    and skills would be given due credit.


    Plus, Brandon had already proposed that he would take her hand in marriage!


    After some thought, Eliza dropped the idea that Brandon would not have considered this.


    She immediately whipped out her phone and found Brandon''s number. Anne noted down the number


    as soon as she saw it.


    "Eliza, let us not make any mention of this to Brandon. He had told me that he wants to surprise you


    with his sess after he achieves what he sets out to do." Anne winked at Eliza.


    Eliza nodded with a smile, looking rather pleased. He promised them repeatedly that she would not


    mention a word to him.


    Anne sighed slightly. She knew that Eliza and Brandon were not cut from the same cloth. They


    definitely could not be together.


    It was quite obvious that the youngdy had been swept off her feet by Brandon... s, her heart was


    destined to be shattered in the near future.


    Unfortunately for Eliza, Anne could not advise her on the rtionship now.


    Kevin looked at Anne, and they nodded at each other. They stood up and said their goodbyes.


    The mayor''s wife attempted them to stay for a little longer, but they politely declined and ensured that


    she showed them out.


    Although Eliza hadn''t caught onto anything, there was a hint of suspicioning from the wife.


    But given that everything seemed fine, perhaps she was overthinking.


    Instead of making their way back home, the two of them when straight to the police station to request


    that the police monitor the location of the user of the phone number.


    The location services showed that the phone was situated at the AN Group.


    "Is Brandon at your office?" Anne was thoroughly bewildered.


    Kevin shook his head and began, "No, it can''t be. But..."


    "Brandon can''t be so foolish. If he were there, he''d have been caught by you easily on several


    asions," Anne finished his thought. Suddenly a jocr voice came from behind them.


    They turned around to be greeted by the sight of Peter.


    After the police had seen Peter''s strength and ability, they were eager to cooperate and work with Peter


    in order to find Kim.


    So Peter was now working in the police station.


    "Don''t be so desperate to find Kim. He will not be easily discovered. For now, the matter of utmost is


    importance is protection of those around you." Peter yawned and continued, "I could tell someone was


    following me today."


    Someone was stalking him?


    Upon hearing this bit of information, Anne was struck dumb. Who was so gutsy and confident to have


    the nerve to follow a detective in the employ of the police force?


    Although Peter was making a joke to make light of the heavy atmosphere, he was quick to realize he


    shouldn''t be too easy with his words.


    "I have let everyone close to me know of the situation. ordingly, bodyguards have been assigned to


    them, night and day. There are a few stationed at the hospital to ensure Eddy''s safety. We shouldn''t


    have a problem," Anne said very seriously.


    Although Kim and his men were indeed madmen, the police were keeping a close eye on the situation.


    Once they uncovered their location, the police would move quickly to ensure they were caught. Kim


    and his team of bandits were wise enough not to take this lightly, so the chance that they would strike


    in public was exceedingly low at this point.


    "Maybe this number can still be very useful..." Peter added.


    Kevin and Anne exchanged a look of confusion and shook their heads in disbelief.


    After departing from the station, Anne and Kevin made their way to the hospital to check up on Eddy.


    He was making a speedy recovery.


    Since Eddy had his operation, Selma could not care less about anything except being at his side.


    Simon and Sally were at the family mansion while Selma stayed at the hospital so as to be close to


    Eddy.


    "Dad, mom, you''re here." Eddy raised his head from his supine position and smiled happily at the sight


    of the two of them.


    A small smile appeared on their faces. Seeing him dispelled some of the heaviness that the entire


    situation had caused them. Their feeling of ipetence and helplessness slowly ebbed away now.


    They felt their couragee back. They would ensure they won this battle and protected their kids and


    everyone around them!


    "How are you feeling today? Is the wound still itchy?" Anne was sitting next to Eddy. A single strand of


    her long hair tickled his little nose.


    Eddy smiled and answered seriously, "I''m recovering well without anyplications. The doctor said I


    should be discharged soon."


    "Don''t focus on leaving the hospital." Kevin looked at Eddy and said, "You must take good care of


    yourself!"


    After such a big operation, he couldn''t afford to be careless when it came to his health.


    Eddy nodded obediently, but he looked back at Kevin with a look of slight confusion.


    In the past, E would definitelye to give him somepany for a while, but today she hadn''t


    come.


    "Mom, where is E?" Eddy asked, after some hesitation.


    Registering his question, Anne froze and then turned her fax in a highly unnatural way. Eddy and E


    had a very good rtionship. How could she tell him that she would never be seeing them again?


    Eddy was very intelligent. He immediately deduced that something was strange about Anne''s


    demeanor, so he turned to Kevin for an answer.


    Kevin''s face was stiff. He let out a heavy sigh.


    "Dad, Mom, what''s happened? What happened to E?" Eddy could not help but be anxious at


    the thought of something happening to her.


    "Don''t move. I''ll tell you what happened." Realizing that it would be impossible to keep this from him,


    Anne told him everything. Eddy fell into a strange silence.


    It turned out that it was all because of them that E''s father disappeared!


    Now, E''s father was seriously injured and one of his fingers was cut off. It was all because of them!


    If he were Colin, he wouldn''t let E get in touch with the Fu Family either!


    In the kindergarten, he had no feelings for any children except for E. But now...


    His only ymate he had allowed into his life had disappeared from his life. It was as if a huge part of


    his heart had disappeared, leaving a big, gaping hole in its ce.


    But at the same time, Eddy understood that only by keeping away from the Fu Family could they live a


    safer, happier life.


    "Mom, it doesn''t matter. As long as E''s dad hase back alive, it doesn''t matter whether E


    comes to see me or not. I don''t care." Eddy forced a smile.


    Anne''s heart ached for him. She almost burst into tears.


    "Eddy, don''t worry. After we catch Kim, Mommy will take you to find E. E will forgive us." Anne


    sounded firm. She didn''t dare to apologize or visit Colin, because that evil, vile man had his eyes on


    her, like a thief in the night.


    Only by pretending not to care, could they protect Colin and E!


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    However, everything would be different after they caught Kim!


    Eddy nodded and immediately changed the topic. "Where are Simon and Sally? What are they doing?"


    "The two of them are bored all day long and want to go out to have fun, but they have just been taught


    a lesson by your dad." Thinking of the two little guys, Anne felt helpless.


    Maybe it was because that the two kids grew up together with her. Although they were more mature


    than ordinary two-year-old children, they were not as good as Eddy.


    But about this, she wasn''t sure if it gave her morefort, or even less in respect of worrying about


    them.


    Every age had its own state. If this wasn''t the case, there must be something wrong.


    Eddy smiled and shook his head. His younger brother and sister were energetic and naughty. They


    were much better than him!


    But he was not jealous, because if they lived well, it meant that he also lived well!