Chapter 384 - He's Making His Move

"Master, Lord Knightley is on the phone?"

"Master Shou, how is everything?" Lord Knightley inquired who sounded somehow down for some reason.

"Boy, what's wrong?" Master Shou asked.

"I had this strange dream that Liz is in danger again. I don't know what to do…" Lord Knightley explained with a heavy sigh.

"Hmm…"

"Master?"

"Well, she is in danger at this moment to tell you the truth. But rest assured, she'll soon be back in our hands."

"What?!?!"

"We failed to completely investigate the town and failed to investigate its underground connection. We just received reports that members of the Ghost Group have been spotted in the area and right now the Young Princess is with them. As I recalled, Petrovich mentioned the Young Princess having a bad relationship with them."

"So tell me, what is the current situation, are you going to rescue here?" Lord Knightley became all agitated as his tone of a voice raised.

"That we shall do, but it's best for the Young Princess to find her way out. If she has recovered her memory, I'm sure she've already figured out who they are and what relationship she has with them. For now, we'll closely watch the Young Princess if anything does happen. Akita and her ladies are ready to clean the mess."

"Master, do you think this is a good idea. I have always trusted your judgment in things but this is far from what anyone can handle." Lord Knightley who was at first reluctant with the idea to let her daughter regain her memory agreed when Master Shou suggested it was the best option for her to prevent such marriage. This will also help the Young Princess make a clear decision of her relationship with Yun Shen.

"Boy, I know you are reluctant with the idea but trust me…" Master Shou seeing how troubled Lord Knightley is and added, "I know you are afraid of her remembering certain memories but by the end of the day, they are her memory and they will mold her into the person she will be."

"And that is a killer!" Lord Knightley answer with so much bitterness and coldness in his tone.

"Hmm, we do not know that yet… What she did in the past we do not know. Yes, rumors of her being a deadly killing machine is a fact everyone in the underground society knows. But remember, for every action there is always a reason behind it. We do not know the exact reason as to why the Young Princess did so much killing back then."

It is true they do not know the reason as to why Elizabeth did so much killing back then. Since Petrovich won't tell them, they have no choice but to let the girl get some answer in order for them to know the answer as well.

"My child, how about your wife? Are you planning to keep her blinded from all of this once again?"

Lord Knightley has never kept secrets from his wife, but how their daughter came back to life and now she is still alive is the only two secrets he has kept from her. Guilty has been eating him alive for keeping such an important secret from his wife. 

"She does not need to know." He responded in such low and deep voice.

"Hmm, if that's what you think is the best, so be it. But remember this, she will know eventually. Your daughter was a famous actress before. Plus, she is using her appearance as the Young Princess. Members of the underground society and mercenary group will soon recognize her. She has made so many enemies in the past and I'm not sure if the person from before will continue to protect her."

"I'm sure Petrovich won't let them lay their hands on her."

"Petrovich might be from a powerful background but always remember… There is always someone even more powerful than him."

It's true about the fact: There is always someone even more powerful than you expect. For Lord Knightley has experienced it. He thought he had become a powerful man but who would have expected that there are far more people greater than him.

"I'm sure the old man won't let his future bride be in danger."

Master Shou saw the reasoning very likely to be, for the old man is someone indeed so powerful and mysterious. However, whether the fact he'll show care for Elizabeth or not was a big question. "Let's just hope he will show such care to and be there to protect her when the time comes."

"Master, please report to me at once if there are any changes with the situation."

"Boy, you rest and leave everything to me. Comfort your wife more and rest assured your daughter will be fine. She is a Knightley and it's in her blood to always stand on top."

"Thank you Master." Lord Knightley ended the call with those simple words.

Suddenly, the woman earlier wearing a black kimono returned in a more casual and modern attire.

"Akita, are you ready?" Master Shou inquired.

"We are, just say the word and we will end those trash lives at once."

"Very well then! If the Young Princess does not escape that place within 24 hours, you know what to do?"

Akita and a few ladies behind her greeted Master Shou and left without any further words. The task was simple, destroy those who'll hinder their Young Miss's life. But, in a casual and more clean manner.

…

At the same time, back in China. Yun Shen still have not received any news of Elizabeth's whereabouts. He has kept a close eye on the movement of the Zhao and Knightley family yet ended up with nothing.

"Darn it, Li Zi…" Yun Shen clenched his hand into a fist frustrated to ended up with no clue up until now.

"Chairman Yun, forgive me but we still have no way to contact Miss Goldsmith."

"Then find where she is. Once you do, contact me and prepare a plane. I'll go meet her personally." Yun Shen explained as his men left him all alone in his office once again.

He expects Elizabeth to return to China by now yet still no clue if whether is still alive or not. In Lord Knightley's hand or wandering around. So many questions yet no answers…

"Jackie is your only ally in this. Despite her close connection with Lord Knightley, I'm sure she is willing to help you and deceive Lord Knightley and her brothers. But why, why is Jackie unreachable at all."

Not only was Yun Shen unable to contact Jackie but so has Lord Knightley. Jackie has been reported missing but only those close to the family know about it. Lord Knightley and his men had already went ahead and went to help search for the girl. But it seems, quite a lot of people are disappearing lately and are very hard people to track.

"Shen?"

Yun Shen turned his attention to the door and notice Li Yefeng entering. Seeing the seriousness in his expression could only mean one thing.

"Shen, about the company…"

He took a deep breath already expecting what's about to say. "He's making his move."