Chapter 86 - [Bonus ]
"I understand your concern Ivy. But nothing comes without a price. How are you going to deal with Gavon? What are his demands?" Simon inquired.
"Of course there will be but they are not life threatening dad. He just want me to consider His Majesty's proposal." Ivy replied calmly.
"What? Are you going to accept that? Ivy leaves this matter to me, I will deal with them even if it means risking my life." Simon doesn't want to put his daughter in a tough spot where she has to compromise her life.
Ivy was touched by Simon's words "Don't worry dad. I am just going to consider the request not accepting it. It is still in our favour."
"Ivy.. Sorry" Simon sighed and he felt all his efforts to save his family are going to vain. He doesn't know how to feel in this situation.
"Dad. Please don't be. This is not your fault, trust me you are the best father every girl dreams of and I am very lucky to have you as my dad. This time the situation is different, think about this even if we refuse this proposal his majesty is going to propose another one who is a lot worse or more dangerous than him and we can't refuse everyone right."
"Lord Gavon is not a bad person in my view. He established an army troop to protect orphans, he is doing his duty as a shield of the king, he saved me two times, he respects you, he has so many good qualities. People who can't see the value of him only call him with weird names." Ivy looked at Gavon in another light after hearing about him from Ronald.
Simon felt happy for having a sensible daughter like Aivyn, he didn't ask for more and he felt relieved after hearing her words. He knows what she said is correct and if she decides to marry Gavon he will warn Gavon before handing her daughter to him.
Gavon sneezed and rubbed his nose. Gavon came to his mansion and had a bath before sitting in the garden. Suddenly he felt cold and sneezed.
'What's wrong?'
"Master," Gavon looked at the source of the voice and saw Lyo. Lyo walked towards him and informed "Ethan, send me back to fetch you."
"To where?" Gavon raised his brow.
"To our secret base," Lyo said gravely. Gavon stood up without thinking and left along with Lyo.
Somewhere in the forest, Gavon and Lyo entered the cave which is hidden behind the bushes and walked inside after making sure no one was following them.
Gavon walked without any help from light as he is well aware of this cave like his hand. Lyo also followed Gavon behind him in his tracks.
Soon they reached the deepest part of the cave and Lyo burned the fire torch and placed it on the handle attached to the stone wall. Lyo pushed the stone aside which led inside the room.
The room is well lit and a person is tied to the stone in the middle of the room. Ethan sat on the rock in the corner of the room and observed the person.
"Where did you get him?" Gavon looked at Ethan and smirked.
Ethan stood up slowly and said "It's not easy to get him. Fortunately your big brother is tougher than him."
Gavon nearly rolled his eyes and did not respond. Lyo also looked calmly at the person in the room who was tied and did not pay any attention to Ethan.
"Aigo.. Being an elder is not a joke. No one appreciates my efforts" Ethan started being dramatic.
"Stop that and Speak" Gavon chided.
Ethan looked at Theo who looked at them with resentment and said "This guy is fleeing from the Dalton Mansion after talking with the prince. I got a doubt and followed him. This fellow is good with distraction and I almost missed him but fortunately I am able to capture him."
"Today after meeting Lyo only I got the information and understood this guy is behind the incident."
"Of course he is. Wont you?" Gavon asked Theo whose mouth is gagged with cloth and his body is tied up, making him unable to move.
"But I want to confirm one thing. Lyo, let him free." Lyo looked at Gavon and nodded before proceeding towards Theo.
Theo whose face is turned blue with the beating and all of his body is injured severely, Ethan's body also injured but doesn't have any serious injuries.
Ethan didn't comment anything this time. Theo glared at Lyo when reached him but Lyo didn't even pay any attention to him and proceeded to loosen up.
After making sure one side of his hand is loose Theo tries to break free from the ropes but his attempt is in vain. Gavon slowly reached him making Theo shrink back in fear, he suddenly felt a death aura around him.
Theo did not move a muscle and looked at Gavon, his eyes seemed like an endless abyss which made one soul drawn in without their realising. Gavon pulled him a little bit and saw his back covered with blood.
But he saw a sword mark which resembles a knife cut but deep one. After making sure it is due to his sword Gavon signalled Lyo to tighten up the rope. The sword did make contact with Theo when he tried to escape in Dalton Mansion but not a strong just a tip of it before slashing the air.
Gavon feels that sensation and wants to confirm whether he is the one who tried to abduct Aivyn or not. And his confirmation became true.
"Did he say anything?" Gavon inquired.
"Nothing. Why don't you try?" Ethan tried so many methods to make theo spill the beans but the latter didn't speak a single word.
"No, I have an important meeting tomorrow. Lyo you handle this." Gavon instructed Lyo.
Lyo's eyes twinkled and looked at Theo with a star in his eyes. Theo felt a shiver in his spine, ethan gave him a pitiful look.
"What is that? I haven't heard about any meetings lately?" Ethan became a busybody.
"Personal." Gavon said and stressed out.
"Hey wait for me. Lyo please be gentle with him" Ethan warned before leaving him alone with Theo.
Ivy tossed and turned in her bed thinking about Gavon godly looks. Her thoughts drifted around his chiselled chest and ruffled hair. She is trying hard to forget about him but his image is coming to her mind constantly.
Ivy sat up and groaned in frustration "Argh.. Ivy what are you? A teenage girl? Your soul is already in adult stage. Stop thinking about adult scenes and sleep."
"But.. His looks, his face, those eyes, that chest.." Ivy started drooling.
"Oh god. Ivy. No one can save you." Ivy buried her face in the pillow and tried to drift in sleep but her thoughts were somewhere else.
"Yeah, we agreed to meet but is it considered as a da-date…" Ivy's eyes widened and she closed her mouth.
"A date? Seriously? It's my first date in both lives."