Feisty

Daniel sat on the balcony of his penthouse sipping his whiskey on the rock smiling looking at his phone, he keeps replaying the video of Helena's conversation with Molly leading to her insulting Alice and bashing Alice's head on the hood of her car. She is a feisty one, and he snapped himself when he caught he had watched the replay of the surveillance too many times. Receiving the reply from Helena, he knew she figured out it was him. He got up to freshen himself again since he smelled like smoke and alcohol. Troy has worked to compile every detail regarding Matthew and Helena as he instructed and by tomorrow he should have everything on his desk. He wondered if Matthew is the one obsessing over her and not the other way around. The inheritance war within Long will be a great advantage for him to use against Matthew.

He doesn't believe he likes Helena's temperament, convincing himself that he hates women being exploited and it is almost happened in Anderson Compound which makes him feel this way. Consider this his payment to her after being framed by Alice. He keeps convincing himself of that matter until tiredness took over him and his eyes closed.

The next morning, Daniel woke up fresh and getting ready to go to his office two levels lower than his penthouse. He owned several properties out in town, however he prefers this suite since it's easier for him to manage his matters without having to drive anywhere and making his entire security details following him. At the same time, no one is able to access this floor without the key card designated for it. It is much safer like that. He is constantly swamped with works, Cade is finally back and he can focus his attentions towards his own business. He build his empire from the ground, not wanting to inherit anything from the Anderson, since Cade did, he is pretty much have to listen and followed their grandparents wishes. He hated when his life is dictated by others.

A knocked was heard, and a woman in her 50s coming in pushing a trolley inside and smiling seeing him. The trolley is full with beverages and foods to be served. Steamed from the food can be seen seeping out from the some covering it.

"Good morning Young Master"

"Good Morning Susie".

She bowed and headed to open the high ceiling curtains letting the sunlight entering the penthouse. It's located on the 15th floor of the hotel he owned and the glass wall is a panoramic view of the city and waterfront. She then hurriedly pouring him a coffee and serving him his breakfast before continuing her job to tidy up the area and restocking the fridge with groceries.

Reading the news and stock market from his tablet, Daniel occasionally sipping his coffee, before Troy came as well bringing the information he spent his entire night searching for.

Holding his yawn, he placed the folder on the table.

"Sit and have a coffee" . Daniel finger painting down to the chair in front of him.

Troy sheepishly smiled and poured himself a cup of coffee adding sugar and milk before chugging it in one gulp.

Wiping the corner of his mouth, Troy ponder a small detail that he felt does not make any sense at all.

"Young Master, in the information I dug, three weeks ago, Ms. Lee was reported attempted to commit a suicide if Mr Long does not see her that night. Even the tabloid reported the matters, Madam Lee spent a great amount of money to suppress the news. I checked the phone records, and there is no records of Ms.Lee contacted Mr Long the night of incident."

Daniel flipped the pages in the folder while listening to Troy's report. Troy paused to drink his coffee before continuing.

"However, it is true, she was chasing him for awhile, it's just that since the incident, there is no communication between them. Perhaps Ms. Lee has a new boyfriend?"

Daniel lifted his head looking straight into Troy soul piercing it like an arrow. He felt his back sweats despite the house in fully air-conditioned and he can feel it trickling down to his spine. He wonder if he had said something wrong. None that he can think of?

He continued again.

"I assumed the guy in the picture is Ms Lee boyfriend, Dr. Daryl Koo. Last night after the banquet she was rushing to see him at his condo and did not leave the Condo after couple hours later, that is the correct amount of time couple spend when they go to each others house" .

Again Daniel jaw tighten sending Troy clueless not realizing the storm started brewing inside the penthouse. Susie that was not paying attention to their conversation noticed the penthouse felt a slight chill than usual, she saw Daniel fury from far and keep signaling Troy to cut it out. Even she can tell Daniel looks agitated. Nonetheless Troy never gets the hint despite her hand keep shaking and making an X sign with both arms. However as smart as Troy is, today is not the day.

Daniel move his gaze back to the photos from the condo CCTV where Daryl was hugging Helena in front of his door. He closed the files and looked at Troy spreading the butter in the toast while Susie hurrying her chores and beg to the almighty that she survived the category 5 typhoon.

Daniel got up from his seat and walked to the sofa to retrieve his coat before Troy decided to continue his blubber again. He took the photo from the folder and casually said.

"They do look good together don't you think?"

That's it!!!

That night Troy departed the city and took a bus to the countryside surveying a land that has not been developed. Unfortunately, since it's located in a rural area, no hotels or any accommodations available. Eating his ramen in a tent, he cried and beg Daniel forgiveness.