It was almost evening when Jay Parker parked his car in front of the canal house. The slow stream of the canal created light music in the silence of the forest.
He took a deep breath.
' If it goes according to my plan, then we will become more influential. ' He thought.
He walked and climbed down the stairs to the front door. As he knocked on the door, it was opened by Brian.
To say he was shocked would be an understatement.
Jay scowled at Brian who made way for the older man.
He glared at him before going inside. The interior was better than before but it still needed a lot of work.
Samuel was standing infront of the big glass doors that led to the backyard that displayed the extremely beautiful scenery of the flowing canal and the forest across it.
His footsteps caused Samuel to turn around and register his presence.
" Welcome, Mr.Parker. "
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Mark parked the car in the garage and slowly began to walk towards the house. His mind was a mess.
The thoughts of Samuel's identity terrified him.
' He is definitely not here to buy the house. He has other intentions. ' He thought.
He suddenly remembered that Maria already knew about him.
He went inside and directly towards Maria's room. Before she could enter, Crystal saw him and dragged him to their room.
" What happened? Can we talk later? I have to talk to Maria. " Mark said quickly.
" Do you know who Samuel is? " Crystal asked him with raised eyebrows.
" No. Why? Do you know? " Mark furrowed his eyebrows anxiously.
" He is the adopted son of Kim family. " Crystal whisper yelled at him.
Mark was stunned, ' No, it can't be. ' He stood there wide eyed.
" I heard it when Mr.Kim came to meet him this afternoon. I was so surprised. I never thought Maria was friends with such a powerful man. " Crystal stopped her rambling when she saw Mark's state.
" Hey, what's wrong? " Crystal rubbed his forearm.
Mark cleared his throat as he felt it tightening.
" I need to talk to Maria. Let's talk later. " Mark quickly got out of his room and went to Maria's.
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Maria stood in front of her window and looked at the garden beside where room. Too many sweet memories were related to it.
She hadn't visited it in quite a while. So she decided to take a walk there.
She put on her cardigan and was about to leave when there was a knock at her door.
" Yes. "
Mark walked in and closed the door behind him. She smiled at her brother but frowned seeing his blank expression.
" Are you alr- " , " When did you meet him? "
Mark crossed his arms.
" Who? "
" Samuel. "
Maria was surprised by her brother's harsh tone.
" Why are you sudden- " She was cut off again.
" Just answer me, " He released a sigh, " please. " almost pleading.
" About a month and a half ago. Why? " She asked hesitantly.
" And since when did you knew about him being the Kim's son? " Mark asked a look of slight terror in his eyes.
" A week or so. " Maria replied, " What happened? You are scaring me. " She asked again.
" What else.. do.. you know? About him? " Mark grabbed her shoulders.
" I just know that he is related to the Kim's and- " She became quiet.
" And? " Mark gestured her to continue with his eyes.
" And that he is here to get revenge from Dad about something. "
Mark immediately released her.
" You don't know what his revenge is about? " Mark asked her blankly.
" No... You know something, right. What is it? Tell me. " Maria stepped forward and grabbed his hands.
" Its not something serious, don't worry. Just try to stay out of their way. " He said and removed himself from her hold.
Maria watched him retreat. ' Its definitely something serious. Something I should definitely worry about. "
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