Chapter 421 Half-Opened Christmas Presents

Whether Anya's resignation was real or fake wasn't important to Miles or Dane at the moment. For the woman who served in the secret service, as soon as she gets a hint about talented students abruptly leaving the country, she would be quick to catch up with the scam in the college.

In case, Anya hears about the missing cases, she will easily understand the depth of the crime. Then she would definitely alert the right higher authorities. Then they will be hunted down.

Gianna was the best choice for them as she didn't care about the poor students and she didn't like to deal with issues that would hurt the image of the university. Anya was daunting and shrewd. If not Dane, Miles Johnson was well aware of it.

For a moment, both men considered staying low and doing nothing at the Imperial University but other colleges. However, another thought crossed their mind, what if Anya was on a mission to hunt them down?

She would undoubtedly keep an eye on all the affiliated colleges of the Imperial University. Hence if she had resigned or not, Anya in the position of the dean was troublesome to them.

After the silence that felt like an epoch, Dane asked, "Should we wait or get rid of her?" Because both were sure Anya wouldn't be the type to join her hands with them for money or anything.

Waiting? If Anya had resigned job and became Dean, then there was no use in waiting. They will have to stop their work.

If she joins for a mission, what might be the period for her mission? 1 year? 2 years? How long will they have to wait?

However, killing Anya? If they hurt Anya, what if her whole team gets alerted and hunts them out? Or reveal their scam? Not just the special officers, Alvin would skin them alive. They will have to be ready to face two forces.

After Harper Johnson was caught, Miles knew well there won't be foolproof plans. "Risky," Miles uttered and chugged the wine.

Dane turned to Miles, disliking his passiveness. He briefed the situation of the Matthews family and Alvin's family. Then he narrated his plan to attack Anya. If something happens to Anya, wouldn't they doubt Casper? Or Gianna?

Nevertheless, Miles didn't sway so easily. He was level-headed to think through especially when they would be provoking two strong forces by targeting Anya.

He reprimanded the man for his carelessness, "If she is really on a mission, then she is waiting for us to attack her." One loophole, Anya would take them down, wouldn't she?

Again strange silence fell in the room. There was deafening silence other than the occasional heavy breathing of the four men.

Dane checked the time on his wristwatch and stood up. He had a flight to catch and he also agreed with Miles that any action from their side had a dangerous reaction from Anya. "We will wait and watch." First, they have to make sure that Anya was working on a mission in disguise or truly resigned from the job.

Dane wasn't sure if Anya was just taking care at the director level or looking into all the professors and staff. "I won't contact you for some time." He wasn't going to drop by to meet Miles either.

Covering himself well, Dane was leaving the office without waiting for Miles to speak but the latter warned him. "Don't act smart."

Both were oddly sure Anya would become the dean. And Dane doesn't have patience. To know about Anya more, he would surely try to follow Anya, watch her, or try to get close to her. Anya might doubt anything and everything. So minding their business was the best choice.

Dane paused. He indeed planned to do something but he won't do anything out of his character or personality. Only by going closer to Anya, he could confirm if Anya was being a cop there or just a dean.

Dane warned Miles, "Stay away from the couple." Then he walked out.

Whereas both knew, they weren't going to sit quietly. Dane would get near Anya and Miles would find a chance to make Alvin suffer.

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Meanwhile, in Oasis mansion,

Unaware of all the troubles heading their way, the couple was occupied with their newly married life.

Entertained by his wife's reaction to his words, Alvin was about to shift her to pin her on the bed but Anya looked back at him. Unlike the shyness or embarrassment, she actively looked into his eyes with a gaze that made her look seductive.

Anya placed her hand on his chest to stop him from moving closer. Standing up, she sounded a bit disappointed by his actions, "Alvin Matthews, I don't like half-opened Christmas presents."

She didn't feel embarrassed flirting with him instead it made her feel tickled to play around with him, pushing the worries and responsibilities to the back of her mind. It was kind of relaxing which she didn't have in the past years.

Her voice was like honey melting in his mouth. Alvin looked at her hand on his bare chest and her unwavering gaze. Well, he was aware she was confident and bold but he had expected her to take a lot of time for intimacy due to her fear… Correction, her past fear.

He was amused when he quickly discerned she used his words on him for being half-dressed. A devilish smile appeared on his alluring face. He would love to be her Christmas present and enjoy it when she unwraps her present.

Nevertheless, she was quicker than his thoughts. Her hands slid to his arms and made him sit on the bed as she whispered next to his ear, "I need to pack my present."

Alvin watched her skip towards the closet. He shook his head in resignation for his wife's adorable actions. The first time somebody was excited to put clothes on him. He was curious to know what she was up to.

His eyes didn't leave the door to the closet and followed her when she returned with his nightwear. To his surprise, she sat on his lap and continued to tempt him as she helped him wear the soft-knitted pullover.

Then comes her mischievous grin ear to ear. "I open my presents on the eve." She meant to say no steamy night. However, she squeaked immediately, "Alvin…"

Alvin assumed she was teasing him and pinned her on the bed effortlessly. He smirked, anticipating unwrapping his present. "I'm eager." To open his present.

Anya didn't get to stop him when his lips crashed down on hers. "Wai-" Her words muffled against his lips. Her eyes drooped and her lips started to move on their own to his intensity.

She was tempted to give into his addictive lips and his hand that sneaked into her hoodie and caressed her skin, making her flinch and also feel hot.

'Zane…' She tried to keep her son in mind as he might knock on the door any second. She repeatedly tried to stop Alvin causing him to pull away abruptly.

Her efforts didn't feel like mischief so he cupped her face and asked in concern, "What's wrong Little Donut?"

Did he hurt her perhaps? His eyes went to her succulent lips that had turned red.

Anya pursed her lips, a bit uneasy thinking he might get angry. "Zane will be sleeping with us today." She murmured in a soft barely audible voice.

She does want to be with Alvin. More than that, she didn't want to ignore her son's needs. She hoped Alvin wouldn't misunderstand.