The Attack I
"Military General of San Jose Pepe Aqua is now in Los Angeles, if we take action now. He will know" Drey told him
"Hold on, listen Albert Latino and Pepe Aqua are big shots of the California Government. If Pepe Aqua is not in Los Angeles even if we overthrow Albert Latino in the mutiny, Pepe Aqua can still crusade against us under the banner of the Los Angeles government, who wouldn't want that?"
"However, if Pepe Aqua is now in Los Angeles, we can force him to make a joint announcement with Albert Latino to clean up those forces"
"Drey, the Richard army is waiting outside the town. I have given the order that we must take action tonight. If you don't cooperate, Your soldiers will be under cosh when they learn about the mess going on out there. By then, you will have no chance"
"Why did you give the order without asking me?" Drey knitted his brows.
"I am doing this to save your life. This is the time to burn your bridges" Richard replied.
"Save my life? That is ridiculous"
"Drey, this is the only chance to turn the table, time is running out. It is all or nothing. Give me some credit. Let's take a leap of hope"
Drey was convinced.
He nodded and picked up his phone to call.
"Hello, Send my words to the battalion, we are going to act ahead of schedule"
He hung up.
Lincoln Residence
"Make sure Bremo has enough sweet and sour pork ribs," Dawn instructed the maid.
"Go ahead, let the chef know"
"Yes ma'am" the maid replied and walked away to quickly do as instructed
"We haven't found miss Arci yet, perhaps we can get help from the police" Calvin standing beside her told her
"Calvin, I am freaking out. Come on do we really need to make a fuss about it"
"It's not a good thing after all, just send some more guys on the search," Dawn told him.
"Master" the maids in the living room bowed when Lincoln Watts entered the house, he was just coming back from work.
"Dear, you are back" Dawn called out softly.
"You don't look well," Dawn said.
"I have something on my mind, the British stay neutral towards the revolutionary army. They don't want me to financially support any part at war, with our two families being bound in marriage. I will be expected to take care of soldiers' pay and provision. I am in a dilemma" Lincoln said as Dawn led him to sit down and poured him a cup of water.
He took a sip and relaxed his tired body.
"Dad" Runa called out as she came downstairs from her room.
She sat down next to her dad.
"Military General Albert is my future father in law, you must help him". Runa said as she held his hand affectionately.
"I am just a business man. Even your future father in law is getting soft on the British".
"Dear" Dawn called as she sat down on his left side.
"The municipal council called," Dawn told him.
"Okay" Lincoln replied.
He stood up from the couch and walked in the direction of his room leaving both mother and daughter in the living room.
"Mom," Runa called out.
"I told you Dad has not seen Arci for over ten years but he didn't even mention her" Runa smiled happily.
Dawn flicked her head, "Don't be silly she is a watts after all it is the look of the thing that matters, besides your father always wants us to be a harmonious family You know that". Even though it looks like she is really correcting Runa she is happy inwardly.
"Don't worry, I am good at making dad happy" Runa Smiled smugly.
A maid entered the living room interrupting them.
"Madam, Miss" the maid bowed.
"Mr Bremo's car is here" she informed them.
"Bremo is here?" Runa asked happily, she was about to go out when Dawn dragged her back.
"You are a lady, you should behave like one"
She nodded and calmed her beating heart.
Then I walked out elegantly.
"Let's go greet him," Dawn said as she followed her out.
They walked out and stopped at the car parking
Runa waited for the car door to open.
The car door opened and Arci came down from the car.
Runa knitted her brows and looked at her confusedly.
'Who is this girl that came down from the Bremo car?'
Bremo walked out of the car lastly
"Bremo you are here?" Dawn said
"Mrs Watts" he greeted her.
"Who are you?" Runa asked Arci
Arci smiled without speaking
"Bremo" Runa smiled ignoring the girl
"Miss Runa," he smiled back politely.
"Thanks for greeting me. I feel honored, " Bremo bowed.
"Don't say that, you are our guest of honor. You deserve it". Dawn said.
"But, this lady is?." She looked at Arci
Bremo stared at Arci
Arci stepped forward.
"It's been so long, I'm Arci Watts"
Both mother and daughter expressions changed immediately.
"You're Arci?" Dawn yelled her expression turned green.
Arci smiled.
Dawn looked down and changed her expression.
She forced out a stuffed smile.
"Is it really you?" She said as she held her hand affectionately.
"Arci it is you. Finally You are back, this is great, The whole thing was mishandled by our chauffeur. I asked him to pick me up but he didn't find me. Luckily, Bremo brought you back, Thank Goodness" she said affectionately.
"Thank you so much Bremo" Dawn thanked Bremo.
"It's alright," Bremo smiled.
"Auntie, I appreciate your concern," Arci smiled.
"You shouldn't call her auntie, my mom is the hostess in the Watt's mansion. You should call her ma'am" Runa told her arrogantly.
"It's Okay, I don't mind. We are family" Dawn smiled gently.
Arci smiled and removed her hand from Dawn's hand, Dawn smiled stiffened, she could only put her hand down awkwardly.
"By the way, what brought you two together?How did you meet?" Dawn asked.
"Bremo?" Dawn called out when she didn't hear him reply.
"It's a long story. Ma'am you may want to get Miss Arci settled first". Bremo said.
"Yes yes, she must be tired after the long journey," Dawn smiled.
"Richmood, give the suitcase to Miss Arci" Bremo told his assistant that was standing behind him
"Yes" He replied and gave Arci the suitcase in his hand.
Bremo collects the suitcase from her hand.