Chapter 109 - moon talks

*BANG!*

The audible gun noise coming from the glass house still reached Alexander Han's ears. Lighting up the cigarette that was clip in between his lips, Alexander Han then exhales the smoke particles as he looked up at the starless sky. Under the hypnotic glow of the moon, the gas he emanates could be clearly seen drifting through the air until it vanishes. Then the cycle continues.

Thomas Yang who patiently waited outside the glass house, kept his silence as he watched his boss wordlessly staring at the bright moon, while the strong smell of tobacco wafted through his nostrils. He could not help but wonder what cause his change.

Clearly, Alexander Han was not the same person anymore. Although he was still using the old him in front of other people, especially in front of his family, but god knows what they have been doing for the past month. The burning fire beneath his eyes doesn't seem to be extinguished easily. Rather, it kept its heat at the maximum level.

In Thomas Yang's eyes, he could tell that his boss thirst for power -- a great amount of supremacy was too strong. Even though the current head of the Han Corporation was a tyrant and domineering man-- Thomas Yang for some reason felt that it is only right to side with the second young master of the Han family.

Indeed, he was taking a gamble. Even so, he was quite impressed by his decision because unlike Alexander Han's big brother, his boss on the other hand still have remorse and don't count their target's innocent family member who knows nothing about their nasty business.

"The moon seems particularly captivating tonight, isn't it?" Thomas Yang was snapped back from his stupor when he heard Alexander Han's husky voice. Looking up to where his boss staring at for some time now, he doesn't actually appreciate the view of the lonesome moon. Because for him, it looks normal just like any other night.

"It is, sir." yet, Thomas Yang lied, sounding convince with his usual flat voice.

"It's amazing how it looks fascinating from afar but, if you take a closer look at it -- it's surprisingly flawed." Thomas silently listened to his preach about this moon. Alexander Han continued,

"Yet, even if I wanted to accept its flaws… and even if I take the gamble and reached it -- her world will still kill me slowly, isn't it?" the bitterness and longing emotion in his voice could be clearly traced. Which made Thomas Yang confused.

'Uh, second young master? Are we still talking about the moon?' he thought inwardly. Although he wanted to probe further, alas, he is still not ready to retire and be jobless.

"Call your team for clean-up."

"Yes, sir!" Thomas Yang bowed respectfully before he executed his orders succinctly. While his boss, on the other hand, left the premises alone.

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After some time of coaxing, Seraphina successfully put Sebastian Yue to sleep. Still staring at her grandfather sounding asleep, she reached out for his wrinkled hand. Although it was not the first time she had seen him experiencing episodes and it shouldn't be new to her because, in her previous life, Sebastian Yue will always think that she is someone else.

Alas, in this lifetime, she is still not ready. Or maybe, she'll never be ready. Even though she talks about it with her confidants and kept a strong front regarding this matter -- it still breaks her heart a million more times. The feeling of helplessness once again crept within her with a hard fact.

"It hurts…" Seraphina hangs her head low as she puts her grandfather's wrinkled hand on her cheek. The thought that the very person she wanted to protect the most is also the only one she can't keep was agonizing her to its core.

"Gramps… I'll protect you till the end, I promise." she murmurs. She was reminded that ever since she was a child, Sebastian Yue always protect and cover for her. Despite her being selfish and parentless, she never felt alone with Sebastian Yue guiding her.

Thus, her resolve this time was much more solid. The burning determination building up within her was boiling hot. The invisible thick walls surrounding her multiplied as if shutting herself from other things and only wanted to focus in this matter. Because in her mind and heart, her top priority is to let her grandfather spends the last days of his life in peace. Since it's the least she could do for him.

Leaning closer to her old man, Seraphina gently kiss him on his forehead. She spoke, "and I'm sorry, I have to lie, again." with that said note, Seraphina tucked him again before departing from Sebastian Yue's room.