Over the next few days, public opinion continuously swayed between supporting Michael and supporting Christian. It was apparent that Christian had invested a large sum in his army of ghostwriters.
Michael, on the other hand, had deployed a force of his own people around Lake City in search of Clent. He didn’t believe for a mont that Clent would abandon Christian’s ring protection. As soon as he left, Michael would imdiately be able to locate him.
At this precise mont, Clent was staying at one of Christian’s mansions in the suburbs. He decided to give Christian a call. Clent nervously paced back and forth, his tone was not pleasant, "It’s already been a week. I need to get back to Rheinsville City, otherwise, we won’t be able to put our plans into action."
"I’m much more stressed than you are. It’s just that Michael’s people are looking for you. He’s keeping an eye on all the airports and train stations. The mont you step outside, he’ll catch you. How can you go through with your plan if you’re caught?"
Christian tried his best to control his emotions. He wanted to keep his composure when talking with Clent. After all, it wasn’t the ti for internal strife. If they started fighting amongst themselves, that would just be in Michael’s favor.
Christian had spent so much money on the ghostwriters intending that they would divert Michael’s attention and energy to managing public opinions. Afterward, he had wanted to find the opportunity to let Clent go. However, Michael’s single tweet had changed the public sentint. Christian had employed more ghostwriters.
Although Michael still had to fight against them online, his search for Clent did not fizzle out.
Christian had to admit that he had deeply underestimated Michael’s power. Over the past half-year, Michael had taken advantage of DR’s failing operations to acquire market share and resources.
"Christian, how have you grown so weak?" Clent was clearly displeased, "You’ve already been in Lake City for six, seven years. Has your influence not taken root yet?
I only ca to Lake City after that one call with you because I assud you would be able to protect . Otherwise, I wouldn’t have co alone. Now, you’re telling that I can’t leave?"
"How would I know that Michael holds a grudge against you?" Christian hadn’t cared enough to investigate whatever had transpired between the two in Rheinsville City.
If he had known, then he wouldn’t have made Clent co alone. It would have been possible to find another reliable person to work with, anyway.
The only reason Clent ca was because he was determined to return to the organization. Besides, he also believed in Christian’s abilities. He assud that Christian would help him open Zeilheim City’s market.
"What should I do now?" Clent kept pacing on the other end of the call. It was obvious that he was anxious, "I can’t stay hidden away in your little shack forever."
"I’ll think of so way for you to escape, you just need to give so ti," Christian said helplessly.
Clent was so angry that he slamd the phone down, cutting the call short.
Christian was also anxious. Michael had his eye on all the points of entry and exit into Lake City. If he let Clent go, he would just be handing him over to Michael.
He didn’t know how long he would have to wait either. Knowing the reach of Michael’s influence, it would be no ti before he searched every corner of Lake City. When the ti ca, Clent would still be captured.
Christian clenched his hands into fists and punched the table. No! If there wasn’t a suitable opportunity, he would have to create his own opportunity.
...
"Mr. Lucas, it seems that I guessed correctly. Christian did indeed send soone to follow Leah and Jake." Mr. York maintained a respectful tone as he stood in front of Michael, bowing slightly.
"What is the current situation?" Michael looked up and asked Mr. York.
"I’ve sent people to covertly look out for Leah, Jake, and Mrs. Lucas’ safety - just as you ordered yesterday. Today, Mrs. Lucas and Zess took the children to school. After they dropped Leah and Jake off, Christian’s cronies stayed to monitor the school. I think that he has his sights on Leah and Jake. Right now, there’s only two of them, but they’re both top-notch bodyguards." Mr. York asked, "Sir, what are we supposed to do next?"
"Those two cronies won’t be able to touch Leah and Jake while they’re in school.
Christian is probably waiting for them to leave the premises before capturing them."
Michael hung his head saying, "Send a few more people to watch over Leah and Jake. Just wait for to give the order."
"Yes, sir." Mr. York nodded his head.
Michael lightly drumd his fingers on the desk. He thought for a bit before grabbing his coat and car keys to head ho.
Wendy and Zess were surprised to see him arrive ho at that ti of the day.
"How co you’ve co ho so early?" asked Wendy looking up at Michael from where she was sitting on the couch.
"I wanted to see you." Michael smiled, going straight towards where Wendy was seated.
"Then, I’ll get started on lunch. Besides, it’s already 11 o’clock." Zess laughed, "I’ll make a few extra dishes." She got up and left Michael and Wendy by themselves in the front room.
"Is sothing wrong?" Wendy knew Michael. As she looked at the strained expression on his face, she knew sothing was wrong. Michael usually never ca ho at 11 in the morning.
"There is one matter I need to inform you about." Michael’s voice beca serious, and he clasped both of his hands together, "Christian has sent people to spy on Leah and Jake."
"What?" Wendy shot to her feet in shock.
"Don’t worry yet." Michael also stood up, gently coaxing Wendy to sit back down, "I had a feeling this would happen, so I’ve already sent my own people to watch over Christian’s bodyguards."
Wendy relaxed slightly after hearing Michael’s assurance. She sat back down, asking, "Why aren’t you making a move since Christian’s n are all under your watch?"
"I’m guessing that Christian is waiting for the opportunity to either kidnap Leah and Jake or only kidnap one of them. He wants to use them as leverage so that we let Clent slip past." Michael continued analyzing the situation, "Clent has already been in Lake City for over a week. He’s probably in a rush to leave. However, I’ve been monitoring the entirety of Lake City, so he hasn’t been able to leave. Christian wants to create an opportunity."
"Christian is such a horrible person!" Wendy swore at him, "Leah and Jake are so young. How can he bring the children into this situation? If he wants to kidnap anyone, let him kidnap !"
Even though Wendy knew that Michael was spying on Christian’s n, she was still worried over her children’s safety after hearing about the possibility of their kidnapping. She knew exactly what kind of person Christian was. He was willing to do anything to achieve his goals. She couldn’t help but worry about her children being watched by that kind of person.
"I wasn’t planning on telling you about this originally. I was worried you would beco too worked up." Michael sighed, "You’re pregnant. It’s not good for you to beco overly agitated.
...
Wendy took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. "Since you have decided to tell about this, you probably need to play so sort of role." Once Wendy was able to think clearly, she guessed that Michael had sothing in mind.
Michael deeply regretted not being able to protect Wendy during her altercation with Clent. He wouldn’t tell Wendy anything that would make her worry unless it was important.
"Christian needs an opportunity, so we’ll give him one." Michael told her, "I know that you’re not willing to endanger our two children, so I was thinking that we will need to put on a performance for Christian. That will be his so-called opportunity."
"What kind of a performance?" asked Wendy looking at Michael.
Asking her to act according to his plan was probably not dangerous. She knew that Michael wouldn’t let her fall in the path of danger.
"I need you to pretend that you’ve had a miscarriage." Michael’s request was clear and simple.
Upon hearing Michael’s request, Wendy imdiately understood Michael’s plan, "You’re saying that I need to pretend to have a miscarriage to capture Christian’s attention. You want him to think that you don’t have ti to watch him, so he’ll tell Clent to take the chance and leave the city?"
"Yes. If anything happened to you, all my energies would be spent on helping you. I wouldn’t be able to think about anything else. This is the only way to make Christian believe that his opportunity has arrived." said Michael.
Christian knew how much Michael loved Wendy. Michael wouldn’t be able to turn his mind away from the matter at hand unless sothing had happened to her. Of course, there were also Leah and Jake to worry about. Michael and Wendy wouldn’t let the children beco entangled in this situation.
"Okay, when should I start?" Wendy asked.
"When you’re picking up the children this afternoon, find a good mont to pretend to slip and fall."
Michael’s face and voice beca serious, "I’ll notify personnel to prepare a blood bag for you to hide under your clothes. When the ti cos, crush the bag to create the illusion that you’re having a miscarriage. Christian’s people are spying on Leah and Michael. Try planning your fall closer to the school campus, that way Christian’s spies could personally witness your accident. I’ll be the first one to appear by your side to fool Christian into thinking that I’ve lost interest in the situation."
"No problem." Wendy nodded her head. She made a mock salute at Michael, saying, "I’ll be sure to complete the mission."
"Thank you for your hard work, Wendy." Michael sighed lightly. He placed his hands on Wendy’s shoulders. There was a trace of guilt in his eyes. He loathed the idea of letting Wendy participate in his sches. But this was the best plan he could think of at the mont. It was the fastest way to catch Clent.
Wendy heard the guilt perating Michael’s voice. She laughed, "It’s not worth feeling guilty about. I’m just helping you put on an act. How co you sound like you’ve wronged ?"
Michael bowed his head slightly and didn’t speak.
"It’s okay. Don’t always keep things to yourself. Didn’t we make an agreent that whatever problems ca our way, we would always work through them together?"
Wendy patted Michael’s shoulder, trying to comfort him.
Michael’s lips curved upwards and his eyes lit up. He pulled Wendy into a tight embrace, his voice filled with gentleness, "I feel so fortunate that I could marry you, Wendy."
After hearing Michael’s words, Wendy’s eyes glistened with happiness. She returned Michael’s embrace.
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