Chapter 269 - You had to be a hero, didn't you? (3)

12 April, Palace Hotel, City K

David Hwang, nodded, realising that Kevin Mo not only approved of his as a potential husband for his daughter, was giving him a heads up about what was to happen and that he could have a money seeking mother-in-law wanting money from him.

"There is no hope?"

"David, we only got married as she was pregnant with our oldest daughter. Yes, I played the field at the time, but once Monica was born, that baby coming into my arms made me think. I decided to commit to the marriage, but that b*tch hated me because I was young and stupid. I did not find out for years that other than a couple of windows that she could not find a lover and came to me, which resulted in our son Simon and Abigail being born, she constantly cheated. When I found that our I decided if she did not care I would not. It has only been the children that have had me stay in the marriage. Her reasoning is simply money, because of her parent's situation."

Pausing, he said "But let me make it clear to you I have learnt from my own life. Abigail will make the decision if she marries you, not me and most importantly not her mother. Whether or not there is a pre-nuptial agreement that will be the decision between the two of you. The only thing I will insist on is no business favours for me because I am your father-in-law and that you do not pander to that hysterical woman over there."

Before David Hwang could open his mouth, Madam Mo came in, and screamed "What are you talking about you idiot…" before hitting him and slapping his face.

At the end of his tether Kevin Mo, firmly grabbed his wife, and said "Calm the f*ck down. All of us here are shocked about what happened, and frightened if something else will happen. But you are going overboard. And you wonder why I want nothing to do with you as you are being a drama queen, unnecessarily."

"You b*stard" came the immediate response, before she pushed him to the ground, and kicked him.

Standing up to one side, Steven observed the whole room. He could not see Paul; it was just as if he had disappeared. That was worrying, however he suspected after Paul and Matthew had their discussion, he needed to leave the function, because he could not stand watching Andrew and Sally together. Hopefully, Paul was somewhere safe because if he was not Steven did not want to tell his family that he was injured. The best outcome, in his mind would be that pull or somewhere drowning his sorrows in a glass of whiskey or some other alcohol. Steven was concerned that Andrew and Sally's part to display their affection for each other, particularly in Paul's presence as they both knew his feelings for Sally. But, he could not blame them, as ultimately they were still newlyweds.

Observing the scene between the Mo's, Steven could not believe how Madam Mo behaved. It was like a spoilt child who had lost their favourite toy. He just pitied, any man who was serious about Abigail Mo, because they would have to put up with that behaviour constantly. Lexi had her siblings with her, and despite wanting to help her he knew he would be a hindrance. Matthew, on the other hand was barely moving, and he needed help. Observing how injured Matthew appeared, Steven wished he had followed his dreams for a career like his friends Matthew and John in terms of pursuing a medical degree. That would allow him to provide the help Matthew needed at this exact moment. But, he was persuaded to go into business so he had little skills to help.

Steven could not believe how John and his date handled the situation. Sneaking a weapon that one of them had to Matthew, and taking positions away from Matthew to enable them to attack the bandits from three directions, John definitely was something more than a simple police officer, and his date, was a woman he did not want to mess with. Where in the world did, she work?

Feeling shaky, Steven headed towards the currently operational bar in the room and organised a whiskey. He down the glass, without thinking to steady his nerves, before asking for a second glass that he could take his time and sip. This situation was terrifying and how lucky they were that no one other that Matthew had been injured.

Having been able to slip away from the Mo's David Hwang, carefully slipped his mobile from his pocket and moved to a quiet corner before entering in a code to the phone and dialling a number.

Quietly, David, upon the call being answered said "I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the men that you sent were unsuccessful in dragging your target away. They hurt her husband, but it appears that they were all killed."

"Damn. I needed her, to suffer, because it will make my case easier. However, given her husband was injured I can argue, that my grandson is safer with my husband and I than he ever would in that b*tch's care," came the reply from the other end.

"That is not my problem. All I did, was help you get in contact with people. It is not my responsibility that you did not get the outcome you wanted. But remember as I told you when I offered you my assistance, you say anything about my involvement, and you will have little time to regret your actions."

"There is no need to remind me of that. But I need to remind you of something, you guaranteed success."

"Success? That is a matter of perspective. You have an argument that you can use for your case so there is success. "

"Yeah right, "came the sarcastic reply.

"Well do not think, I will help you again. This number will become inactive And I will not make contact again because our needs will not correspond. "

With that, David ended the call, enter a few more numbers into the phone before opening its back and removing a SIM card, dropping it on the floor and crushing it under foot.

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