Chapter 335 - Who the Hell is Landon?

While Michael Song was locked up in Gabriel's Den, it was Landon Song who called for a press conference while still in China. He announced that he was sick the past week and was unable to attend to work. 

He kept his promise to Lu Fang and Andrea, maintaining contact, mostly through Deana or Gao Rou. "My brother and my sister-in-law are still at it, trying to get pregnant, Mr. Song. So you will be speaking with us for the most part until that happens," explained Gao Rou. 

"I understand, Mr. Rou. I will be patient. Now what would you like to know for today?"

Most of the time, they would meet in a hotel and have coffee when setting up an appointment. They were discussing the possible cooperation with Intramed Wise. This had long been planned by Michael even before learning of Andrea but was put on hold due to his selfish plans. 

When their meeting was over, Landon entertained a magazine interview before heading home to the mansion. 

After days of playing the role of his brother, Landon realized Michael may look like a man who had everything, but he had no time to relax or unwind. He shook his head, thinking about how he was going to live the rest of his life being his brother. 

When he entered the hallway, one of his men approached him saying, "Sir, Anna just arrived this morning. She is in your brother - I mean your study, waiting."

He nodded before saying, "You need to get used to this. The same way I am trying, I am Michael Song."

"Yes, sir. I'm sorry."

Turning to his most trusted security, he said, "Fernando, I want to speak with Anna alone."

Entering the study, he saw Anna standing by the window, simply looking out. He said, "Anna, you must be tired. Why don't you have a rest first?"

"After three years, you want me to be free. Why? What's the catch, Michael?" Her voice had a hind of anger while her back remained to face him. 

Landon looked down on the floor and sighed heavily before answering, "There is a lot that has happened. Things that I cannot explain or share with you… At least now, you have your freedom. Isn't that what you've always wanted?"

Anna turned to him as she pulled back her dark brown hair. Her hazel eyes looked straight into Ladon's blue ones before saying, "Set me free after I have lost everything? My career, my dignity, my love for myself. You won't even let me take my child - "

"Justin, you can take him but - I wanted us to agree on the child's custody before you take him," reasoned Landon. Justin was his nephew after all. "I prefer joint custody."

"You don't have the right nor will you have the right morals to raise him!" Anna's lips trembled as she yelled. She was already furious hearing him even consider raising her son. Since he was born, Michael had not given him a single attention. He only came home to abuse her each time and nothing more. 

"I'm sorry Anna. I truly am. Please forgive me - Please… Forgive me. I wish - I could tell you that I am not the man who had hurt you, but all I can do now is make up for it, for our son," Landon pleaded before tears welled up in his eyes. 

"Anna, I promise you. I will be a better person from now on." Landon knelled down before her, asking for her forgiveness. "Please, Anna. Please give me a chance."

He wanted so much to tell her he was not Michael, but at the same time, she was afraid that she would hate her more because he never came to her rescue. All those years he protected his brother than doing what was right. 

Anna was taken aback. Before her, Michael was asking for forgiveness. She once again saw that soft side of him, one that she occasionally witnessed. However, knowing his unusual split persona, she also knew that he would return to his heartless and abusive self again that she quickly put a hand on her jacket, pulling out a gun. 

Knowing Michael Song for the past three years, she knew he would have a gun hidden in his room, wherever he lived. She earlier went inside the master's bedroom in search of a weapon, and with luck, she found one.  She had previously attempted to take one before, but his security was always on her tail. 

Before she was told that she was finally free; she noticed Michael's security team changed to new ones. The new bodyguards of Michael Song no longer followed her around nor questioned her movements, except the part that she tried to take Justin away. 

Landon's heart raced, seeing the woman he had always loved point a gun at him. It pained him that he hated him to the point of taking his life. He stared blankly at her and soon realized maybe he deserved it. Maybe he deserved to die, but at least before his life would end, he could tell her how he truly felt. 

"Anna, I am sorry. I did not have the courage to protect you. I won't ever blame you for firing that gun, but before you do, I just want to let you know how much I cared and loved you… all this time. I have always loved you, but I was a coward and I'm sorry."

"Liar! Liar! You raped me and took away my future! I can never forgive you - "

BANG!

Anna pulled the trigger with her eyes closed and Landon fell down the floor. 

Landon's men came rushing to his aid. Fernando flipped him over but saw no blood. Instead, Landon was holding on to his chest very tight. He was relieved to learn that Anna had missed.

He turned to Anna and ordered, "Drop the gun! Don't shoot at Landon! He is not who you think!"

Anna's hands were shaking and immediately dropped the gun.

Having been with Landon's side for six years, Fernando knew all of Landon's pains and illnesses. Landon was having another heart attack. His heart has been failing since two years ago, and it worried him that he may soon have his very last attack. 

"He immediately ordered his men, "Get his medication and the oxygen tank! Let's bring him to the hospital" Turning to Landon he said, "Landon cough as hard as you can! Breath Landon. Breath!"

As they rushed Landon outside the study, Anna heard him make a phone call, "Mr. Rou! We need help. Landon is having a heart attack. We need to take him to a secured hospital with a good doctor."

'Landon? Medication for what? Heart attack?' Anna frowned but remained seated as everyone else leave the mansion. As far as she knew Michael was as healthy as a horse. 

Gao Rou instructed Landon's men to take him to a private hospital where they have full control. It was the same one where Rou Yanlin was kept before his death. 

Landon was admitted due to a near cardiac arrest, and it was only at nightfall when he was cleared out of danger. Only then did Fernando returned to the mansion to get more of Landon's belongings and clothing. 

Stepping outside the room, he found Anna standing in the staircase. He asked her, "Miss Anna. Good evening. Would you like to return to the US? Mr. Song wished to arrange the conditions for Justin, but I'm sure he would not mind if you take him either. Do you - "

"Just who are you?" Anna asked.

"Where is Kate? Where is Frederick?" She started asking for the names of those who usually stood by Michael's side before she added, "And who the hell is Landon?"