My Love for You Broke Me

Chapter 713

Chapter 713 Capturing Daniel Hartmann

I didn't even have to consider Daniel's outrageous proposal because it was so ridiculous. I firmly hung up the phone after him.

"Mrs. Xenos, what's going on?" Waylen questioned.

"Bring him to Bryxton and take care of him for me, Anthony. I'd like to see him tonight, but not in one piece." Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

He needed to be taught a lesson.

"Yes, I'll arrange for someone to handle it."

After that, the few of us continued to discuss strategies in the living room. Our priority now was to stabilize the company's operations to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation.

I thought about having Waylen make a statement.

Waylen asked, "What kind of statement?"

In response, I shared my thoughts. "Shawn will soon receive ownership of all of the Xenos Family's businesses. With two powerful forces side by side, at least during my absence, no one will dare to make a move against them while we wait for Shawn to return safely."

Waylen understood and asked, "Mrs. Xenos, do you mean you want to strengthen your power and deter other families from banding together against you? This statement will undoubtedly shock people. But do you mean leaving Bryxton when you say 'absence'?"

At this, I firmly announced, "Yes, I believe Shawn will handle everything well. I trust that he will return safely. Although I have a lot of faith in him, he is not God and cannot be unbeatable. Sitting and waiting around is useless, and I hate it. I want to stand by Shawn's side and support him."

At least for now, I needed to find him.

"But before Mr. Xenos left, he—"

I interrupted Waylen, saying, "I know he cares about my safety and wants to ensure it, but now he is missing. I can't just stand here and do nothing, Mr. Briar. Even if it's just for that one time, I want to be the one guarding him because he has always protected me."

Tears welled up in my eyes as I worried about Shawn's safety. "I don't know how he's doing right now. I make an effort to maintain my composure and take on the responsibility that is both his and mine. Before meeting Shawn, I considered myself to be intelligent and capable of seeing through many things in the world. But after meeting him, I realized how foolish and even stupid I was. Although I may be foolish, I am good at learning, so when it comes to what I need to do, I won't back down."

I poured out my thoughts with the three people in the room.

"Ms. Felix, I've always believed in you."

Believing was equivalent to supporting and agreeing.

Gary understood me because he had always been by my side. He knew how I got to where I was.

He was aware of my innermost desires, which were to become strong so I could stand shoulder to shoulder with Shawn and be there for him in times of need.

"Mrs. Xenos, what you said—"

Waylen paused, smiling, before saying, "Mr. Xenos will be delighted to hear them. But Mrs. Xenos, do you know where you should go?"

Do you know where you should go, Mrs. Xenos?

I shook my head, but firmly stated, "I-I'll wait until Daniel arrives in Bryxton. If he doesn't tell me what he knows tonight, he won't be able to leave Bryxton. I'm sure he has what we're looking for."

Nicholas claimed that Daniel was aware of Ezekiel's whereabouts.

Even if we were unable to locate Shawn, we could begin by locating Ezekiel.

Instead of waiting around, it was better to follow the clues.

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At night, just as I had put the two children to sleep, Anthony knocked on the door. "Miss, Daniel is in the basement."

The person we had been waiting for all day had finally arrived.

I kissed Skyler and River on their cheeks, got up, and opened the door to leave. Anthony explained, "It took some time to capture him."

Daniel Hartmann, that cunning man.

"Have the nanny come to watch the children."

Anthony respectfully obeyed, stating, "Yes, miss."

Then he joined me as I rode the lift down to the basement. On the way, he told me, "Mr. Reyes has accompanied May to leave Bryxton."

May finally decided to take charge at the Larson Family headquarters.

"Is Mr. Briar still at the villa?"

Anthony answered, "He has been waiting at the villa. According to him, Mr. Xenos ordered him to protect you."

"Call Mr. Briar and ask him to come to the basement."

Anthony replied, "Yes, I'll send him a message."

He immediately took out his phone and sent a message to Waylen.

When I exited the lift, there was only one light on in the basement. Daniel was thrown into the middle of the boxing ring with his hands tied, and it was dark inside. He yelled "Ms. Felix" when he saw me.

He still had a calm and composed look on his face.

I smiled and asked, "Have you ever imagined being in this situation before?"

Daniel's face was bruised, and he squinted his eyes. "I never thought you would invite me to Bryxton like this, Ms. Felix."

In return, I asked, "Is this even considered an invitation?"

His clothes were torn, and his once handsome face was slightly swollen. It seemed that the people sent by Anthony had been ruthless.

"So, why did you tie me up?"

I smiled and added, "I think you should know."

"President Felix, how can there be no cost to knowing certain things? I'm not Mother Teresa, and I don't have a big heart."

I climbed into the boxing ring and asked, "What do you know?"

He hesitated for a moment, and I continued, "I need to know if your information is worth exchanging. Otherwise, how can we work out a deal?"

Daniel was intelligent, and intelligent people would understand what I was thinking.

"I know you haven't thought about my proposal since you went to the trouble of tying me up. So, despite what I know, you won't do the exchange."

I said to Anthony, "See, he's being stubborn."

The elevator door opened, and Waylen stepped out.

I stood up and said to Daniel, "I don't have much time to play these lowly tricks with you. If you're willing to talk, then talk. If you're not willing, I won't force you. But you will never leave this place again. After all, I don't think one person's death will cause me much trouble. And you have a three-year-old son, right? After you leave, I will change his name and send him to Xenos Orphanage. When he grows up, he will serve the Xenos Family for his whole life as a subordinate."

Daniel having a three-year-old son was something Anthony had told me before. At that time, I hadn't thought of using his son to threaten him, but he was a person who doesn't listen and was too wicked.

Hearing that, Daniel sneered. "Ms. Felix, I didn't realize you'd be so lowly."

I calmly asked him, "Am I lowly? Who was the one scheming against Shawn behind his back? I've always been someone who doesn't provoke others unless they provoke me. Let me tell you honestly,

Daniel! If you don't speak today, you won't leave this villa. If you do, I'll immediately let you return to Rothfield and give you priority in any future cooperation with the Xenos Family."

This was the biggest concession I made.

"Does that rule out owning a fifth of Xenos Solutions?"