Never Again

Chapter 11

I immediately excused myself. After that, I took long strides towards a hidden area.

He quickly took off the skirt of the dress and immediately took the ringing paring chip. I defused it earlier. That's why it's still ringing because I changed a little bit in its features. I still retained its connection to the start button so I know when the enemies will activate other bomb chips. But I have already removed the fuse of the bomb, so that it won't explode.

The glaring red light of a timer was so obvious on it.

*beep*

As the 'beep' sounded the number is also decreasing.

'00:00:20'

Damn it!

We only have twenty seconds left!

I creased my brows as frustrations were slowly bubbling inside me. This is my first time experiencing this kind of intense situation. Feeling so helpless that I can't do anything.

*beep*

'00:00:19'

I clenched my fist tightly. Biting my lower lip so hard that it bled.

Suddenly I looked in the direction of my family. They are still discussing about the current situation; wearing confused faces. Brother Al still hasn't arrived from looking for the twins.

*beep*

'00:00:18'

I frowned even more. Is this really our end?

If only I knew this would happen. I would not have agreed to come here. I would definitely stop my family from coming here. Or would stop this birthday banquet from happening.

As I was in the middle of blaming myself for being incompetent, and also blaming the Ferguson's for having such poor security, my eyes caught the old Ferguson who was walking away from mom after he accepted the cell phone presented by his bodyguard.

He placed the cellphone near his chest as he was quite far from mom and there weren't many people around. The bodyguard was on his side.

"You lot! What's happening? You said there's no problem?" The old man asked the interlocutor angrily. I listened to him because he was quite close to where I was standing. Also, my sense of hearing had always been good ever since I was a child.

"What?! Are you aware of what you have caused?!" This asik is angry again.

"You! Forget it. Do your thing and make it faster! Your ruining my banquet! Hmph!"

And his previously angry expression suddenly calmed down and he sighed. He immediately hung up.

What does that mean?

The old man gave the cellphone back to the bodyguard and said something to it before walking back to where they were. The bodyguard left on the other side.

I turned my gaze back to the timer.

'00:00:03'

My jaw tightened. I don't know what to think. I am confused by what is happening.

Somehow, after hearing Old Ferguson's conversation. I had a feeling that things won't turn out the way I imagined it.

*beep*

'00:00:02'

My grip on the chip tightened. I hope I'm right.

*beep*

'00:00:01'

I closed my eyes tightly.

Please.

"..."

*Silence...*

I blinked violently again when the expected sound of an explosion didn't come.

After the time was up, the lights in the hall came back on. I closed my eyes tightly again because of the light. I waited for my eyes to adjust to the light before I opened my eyes again.

I was still a bit floaty and my brain hadn't registered what was happening now when I suddenly felt a tap on my shoulder. I immediately turned back to the judge and backed away a little in shock.

I turned around when someone tapped me and I saw brother Pen looking at me in surprise. Brother Al, and Ark were behind him.

"Where? Why are you here?" He suddenly asked. Brother Al, and Ark also looked at him in wonder.

It would be easier if I calmed down before answering him. "Why? Am I not allowed here?" Always ask questions. "Then where are you from? Brother Ark suddenly disappeared." I added.

He scratched the back of his neck and looked away. I raised my eyebrows when he acted.

Oh? Am I missing something?

"We were just taking care of something for a while but it's nothing important," brother Ark suddenly interjected.

Then brother Al invited us to go in the direction where Dad was.

The banquet continued and the only reason why the power suddenly went out was because there was a slight malfunction in the electric facility, but it was taken care of immediately. The Ferguson's have their own electricity facility. What a way to flaunt their wealth.

In compensation for what happened, the old Ferguson promised that he would owe a favor to all the families who attended his birthday banquet serve as a compensation gift.

Of course, most of the people inside the hall were overjoyed. Receiving a favor from the Ferguson's is already a great honor to them. It is also an estimation of their family's power. Proving to others that their family had a certain ability to be given a favor from the Ferguson's.

After the event, mom and I went home alone. They left Dad, sister Av and the three brothers because they said they had something to talk about with old Ferguson. Surprisingly, I didn't ask anymore and just said goodbye to them.

My mind is too exhausted to do all the things I have just experienced to bother. All I just wanted to do right now is to embrace the softness of my bed.

I collapsed on the queen size bed after saying goodbye to rest. I didn't even bother to change my clothes.

As I stared at the ceiling, I unconsciously recalled the events that had happened earlier.

Thinking of it, I can't help but to criticize myself for being stupid. How could I think that the Ferguson's would be oblivious of the ongoing scheme behind their backs.

It's the FERGUSON'S we're talking about. One of the most powerful families among the elites of the elites in the whole continent.

Obviously, they already know it.

Maybe, their opponent's plan hasn't been done yet, they already know.

Thank you! Cow! Cow! Cow!

I washed my face.

I was worried for nothing...

I'm disgusted with myself. Because I'm still far off from being capable.

I was too self-centered and thought I was great.

However, after knowing that something bad was about to happen and that it was already too late to flip the table. I was already too flustered, and directly thought of the worst.

I didn't even manage to calm myself down and properly think of the other possibilities at hand.

I'm still too weak.

Too inexperienced.

I didn't even realize that I fell asleep thinking about it.

...

A month has passed since the birthday banquet. And ever since, I noticed that all my family members had become a lot busier. Although, they usually don't go home 'cause they often go to trips; roam around the world; being locked on the laboratory; occupied by their careers and stuff, but this time is a bit different.

Just like today, they're not home. And I don't know where the h*ll they are.

When I had the chance, I asked them if where they went, but they won't tell me the specifics, only some vague answers which made me annoyed.

Although, I had the means to figure out what they are currently being busy for, but I still respect their choice.

If they don't want to tell me, then there must be a reason for it.

It's just that, I don't like this feeling of being left out. Being kept in the dark.

As for the plan to blow up the Ferguson's mansion. As expected, they have already dealt with it. I just found out that there was a famous family from another country that suddenly went bankrupt overnight. And not only that, the whole clan of that family seems to have disappeared like a ball. As if they didn't even exist.

Thank you He's really ruthless.

I couldn't stop feeling it in my head.

I can't believe how blind I was before. With that personality? How can that person ever love or even be capable of having feelings towards the opposite s*x?

Suddenly the cell phone I was holding vibrated. I immediately looked to see who the caller was, but it was an unregistered number.

I stared at it first to see if I should answer it or not?

But it was decided that if I just answer, it might be an order from Lazada. Sometimes because sister Av or mom ordered me without my knowledge. I'm just surprised that there is a parcel waiting for me. They just say that it's for me when it's delivery day.

I pressed the answer button then I put my phone close to the phone, waited for the caller to speak.

However, a deafening scream greeted me and made me stop.