Chapter 491 - SECRETS: PART II

Was it due to the fact the place was so mysterious to her and was somehow eerie looking that Elizabeth felt a little bit scared? She was trembling in fear of what the sound could be. She didn't clearly hear it, but she was sure it was a man's voice. 

The question is… Did the voice come from a living man or something else? 

She had no time to waste being afraid of it won't be long till her father comes home in fear that she might do something out of control. He gathered her wits and as she was about to speak. The voice spoke ahead of her. 

"The last time I saw you, you were just a little girl. Now, look at you, all grown up."

Elizabeth turned and there she saw an old man peeking from the second floor. He had some books in his hand as he headed down the stairs. 

'Ah, it's him…' She clearly recalled the man from her childhood. He was surprised to see how much he had aged. Made her curious of how old he is now. 

"I'm sure you didn't come here out of curiosity nor are you lost. This time, you're looking for something?" The old man walked closer to the girl as he observed her expression, and have hit the jackpot. "I'm quite curious what out Young Princess is up to and what she could be searching for. To think you'll come all the way here…" 

It was strange indeed. Since most of the books in this library are historical books and journals of the family. Old collections of the family as well… If one is lucky, you might come across some secret hidden journals of treasure. Since, the family does have loads of secrets about their wealth now what more in the past. 

"I'm unsure what you are talking about, you might not be aware but recently…"

"Yes, yes! I know about you losing your memory, but this old man has taken care of two generations of your family and I know your kind so well." The old man had this smile on his face which says a lot. It was a smile, don't lie child for I can see through your lies. Or a smile which tells you, your father has used that excuse before. Was it because he was so familiar with the family that he can easily tell that the girl was lying. Even though he was not around during her upbringing, he was there from the shadows watching her turn to be the lady she is now. "Hmm, time sure is unfair. Soon, I'm not sure if I'll get to see you again." 

What's wrong with him? 

Elizabeth couldn't explain it, but the way the man looked at her seems like he knows something about her life that she does not know. It made her curious what could it be, but asking might reveal her plan. 

"Come now, tell this old man what you're looking for before my son comes back. Unlike him, I'll keep everything a secret."

Was it because he was old and friendly that easily felt at ease around the old man. She couldn't explain it, but she trusted the man and told him the truth. 

"I need reports about the major families." 

"Ha-ha, the books here won't help with that. Shouldn't you check the internet when it comes to that information. I mean, are you curious about their wealth and all. The internet has all of those." The old man answered with vast knowledge about the web without realizing he was getting off topic until the girl interrupted. 

"Not that family, but the one society is unaware of." 

The happy expression in the old man's face disappeared as he looked seriously at the girl. He was worried as he pondered on things for a moment. 'Has she recalled everything?' 

He continues to observe her, but seeing she isn't saying anything, he concludes she has not remembered what happened back then. 

"Why are you interested in a family whom you shouldn't be involved in?" 

"To be honest, I don't know, but I'm putting my trust in you so I'll tell you. I think they have something to do with my disappearance." 

The old man was shocked and caught Elizabeth attention. He was unable to control his emotion causing the girl to suddenly bombard him with questions. 

"Don't tell me? Are you aware about this? Is my father aware about this as well?"

The old man calmed the girl down before she caused a scene, "Shh, calm down and let me explain."

The two of them went to the second floor of the library as they walked around, the old man started explaining. 

"We do not know, but we think they might have done anything to do with your disappearance. To be honest, your father does have a connection with them, but now he cut ties with them. Which just means…"

"They might be involved." Elizabeth thought about it more and realized things had been strange around her. Cris was advising her as well about her surroundings. 

Could they really be?

"Young Princess, don't think about it much. We are still unsure. But since we had a hard time finding you, we suspected that they might be involved." 

"What are the other reasons?" 

The old man looked oddly at the girl as he said, "Didn't you yourself say that you thought you died? Isn't the a good reason to say that you were with them?"

That's right, she did mention that.

How could she have forgotten. 

She has already suspected Yun Shen to be involved with them so why didn't she think Yun Shen could be a member of the major family. 

"But, as you know. There are other forces around there who are against the major family. Families who have great power as well like them, who could be involved." 

It is indeed true that the underground society has many hidden secrets and mysteries. One would think the major families are power, but who knows, maybe they are just under someone else.

"Can you give me information about them?"

"I can briefly tell you about them, but the rest I need to find. As you know, the major families like the Knightley have been in history for a long time. They prefer to be unknown just like the Knightley. It was not until your grandfather married your grandmother when everyone suddenly knew about them." 

Elizabeth had been already aware about that. Only those in the very top society will know about her family. Mostly royals and country leaders. If this was back in time, it's like only the empire rulers would know about their family existence. They would only show up if they are needed or if someone needs their assistance. Which is what her family have been doing for generations. 

"Does that mean, our family have been in connection…"

"With the major family, of course yes. They have been friends for years I'm not sure when it started."

"Then are we…" Elizabeth hesitates for fear of the truth. 

"Of course not, your family always believes in justice and fairness. Plus, if this was back in time, your family would be the one haunting them down." 

"Wait, does that mean?" Elizabeth realizes what her family position is in the underground society. 

"That's right, to keep everyone in check and in order. Since your family has good records with justice, they can easily destroy any major family." 

Now it made perfect sense, she now has a good reason why the major family could be involved with her disappearance. The fact of her very existence is a threat to them. His family was the only one standing in between the major family and the right to do what they wish. 

"It is not like your family had done anything of the sort. Maybe in the past, yes, but that hundreds of years ago. So, such a thing does not exist now. They will normally resolve things by placing the person in court and face trial like a normal criminal would." 

"Does that mean, the major family is just normal citizens?" 

"Well, you can't really call them normal since they are quite powerful compared to other citizens. In which the law can't do anything to them since they can easily get away. But, they do live a normal life in which people do not know they are actually the leaders of underground societies." 

"One more question, have I met them?" 

"Of course you have, you may not realize it, but they have always been around you. What is frightening about it is that they have always been by your side; you just don't realize it. Some of them introduce themselves to you in the past as a member of the major society, but I'm not sure if you remember." 

Elizabeth does recall, but it's been a long time and she can't clearly picture them. She fears that she might need to find a good reason to stay at home and cancel her appointment with Jackie now. 

"Young Princess, if I may be so bold to ask. Do you really not recall what happened or are you just keeping things to yourself?" The old man asked with concern for he fears things are about to get out of hand soon. 

"I feel I do remember, but somehow it does not add up to what I think I recall. Sometimes I have these lucid dreams which I think are my memory…" As Elizabeth was explaining, she suddenly thought of something so important which she thought that the old man might be able to answer. 

"Grandpa, tell me, do the major families have special abilities or skills. I mean, like they hold certain secrets and skills which other families do not know, Like in medicine." 

AS the old man thinks about it, he does recall something of the sort but can't be too sure. "Well, some families do have secrets and in regards to medicine, which you mean more on drugs. Yes, there are families involved in that."