The Wretched Mistress - Chapter 115

Unbeknownst to them, there was a fisherman not far from where they were. He was an old man and fishing was his way of living.

He lived to a near small village. By selling fish, he was able to raise his small family. Now that he is old, his wife was already dead, his daughter had already married and moved to a bigger city.

Although his daughter was married, she didn’t neglect her father. She would send money to him. Him fishing now is more like a habit. Seeing a couple hugging and laughing, it brought him memories of his past life. How he had met his wife and how he courted her. Alas, it had been about 50 years already. Time surely went fast.

As the day went closer to the end. The couple still stayed and so he was able to observe them silently. The man was strong built while the woman was a pretty lady. Somehow, it made him miss his wife.

When the sun was about to set, he sailed back home. Leaving the couple to their own space. When he got back to the port, he saw a youngster. It was the son from one of his old friends waiving at him.

“What’s up?” He asked.

“Old man, glad that you are back safe! Your daughter is back and was looking for you. I stayed here to inform you. You ah, You shouldn’t make your daughter worry anymore. You aren’t young to set sail alone.” The youngster was in his early 30’s.

“Aiya. Alright, alright. I’ll head back home. Mind taking care of the boat?” The old man asked.

“Sure, sure! Go home, old man!” The youngster pushed him away. He was this friendly to the old man due to old friendship. When his father died, this old man helped him and his mother.

The old man walked back slowly to his house, along with some fishes that he caught. Inside, his daughter and her family was waiting. His grandson was now 2 years old. They had a warm reunion and ate dinner.

After eating, he went to seat on his recliner and watched the tv for news. Just then, the local news had reported a missing lady. There was a picture of her and the detailed kidnapping case about it.

The old man instantly stood up, his eyes and mouth was open as wide as they could be. “That… That..!”

As he was yelling out loud, it had alarmed his daughter. “What’s wrong dad? Are you in pain?!” She noticed his dad’s reaction and turned to look at the tv.

The news reported of a young woman in her early 20’s. She was kidnapped and that her life was in danger. For an American woman’s kidnapping news from England to reach their place. It could only mean one thing. The lady came from a prominent family. They were in the Maluku Islands, just north of Australia.

“Do you recognized her?” She asked.

“I’ve seen her earlier! She was on a boat with that man! Daughter, should we call the police?!” His hand was shaking.

“Are you sure it was them?” She asked again. Her father nodded his head vigorously.

She looked at the news again and decided to take her cellphone out. Although his father didn’t mention anything else, it was worth a shot. Any sort of information would give rewards. On this small island, they need all the help they could get. Plus, it involves someone’s life. It was the only right thing to do!

—–

“Boss! I have led!” Tommie ran towards his boss’s desk.

Cefei instantly stood up, his heart was beating so hard. “What is it? Did you find her?!”

Tommie handed him an envelope while explaining the information. “A fisherman saw the two on Maluku Islands. As he pictured it, the two seems like a couple.”

“What?!” Cefei almost crumples the papers on his hand. He read through them very quickly and felt his knees slowly lose its strength.

“The local police was on alert but I told them not to take actions and that to remove the news. If it’s really them, we can’t give them a heads up. I already got the private plane ready. Are you going, boss? Or are you planning to leak the news to the Hawthorne’s?” In both ways, he could only make preparations. His boss had used all means to spread the news worldwide. Even to local areas. That’s how the Maluku islands got the news. It was them who spread it. Although the Hawthorne’s was extremely rich and powerful, it could not compare to the Black Dragon Club’s might!

“Up until now, they haven’t still found her. Get my luggage ready! I’ll go there myself! If it’s really her, I’m afraid that things might be too late.” Cefei clenched his fist.

“As you wish.” Tommie instantly heads out to prepare.

Cefei sat back down and sighed. “April, wait for me. Please wait for me.” He murmured in his heart.

—–

Not long after, Cefei and his men were heading towards the Maluku Islands. It would take almost two days to get there. From England, he would have to fly to Australia. Then from there, they would have to use a boat to reach the Maluku Islands.

All this time, Cefei was extremely anxious. The Black Dragon Club has people around the world. The nearest branch they have was in Australia. Before heading there, Cefei had already given orders to that branch to scout the area ahead of time but also warn them not to alarm anyone.

Given the highest command, they did what was told. During the flight stopover, Tommie received some news.

“There’s an island inhabited by the two. It was said that the owner’s name was an alleged fake identity. The two was said to be a married couple. Every weekend, supplies would come to the island. From the satellites images, it is April and Jackson.” Tommie handed Cefei the satellite pictures.

Looking at April’s image as she sunbathing, Cefei’s heart was clenched tightly. “How come as if she is taking a vacation? Isn’t she held against her will?” He asked.

“This was indeed puzzling. The fisherman said that the two acted like a couple. They were hugging and kissing in the boat.” Tommie didn’t divulge this news earlier, in fear that his boss would misunderstood. He wanted to find concrete evidence first. Now that the evidence was here, he could only convey the truth.

Cefei’s brows furrowed. He didn’t believe that April would change like this. Something must’ve happened to her! From all her medical information, she had suffered a lot through her kidnapper’s hand. She should’ve hated Jackson! This is not good, he thought.