Meet Viona

Notes: The Ben referred to by Black Lily is Ben, Clover's mother's confidant. Different from Ben Clayton, Joe's younger brother.

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But perhaps Jansen himself would not know that his death was not due to illness but because a bullet pierced his body while helping Major General Kenneth get revenge.

"Everything that happens is God's destiny, Clover. But we both know until this moment what kind of condition Jansen was in when he died,"

"All the evidence disappeared, even the CCTV monitoring at the scene was damaged. I've even asked Ben for help, but unfortunately, he can't do much either,"

"I have let go of Jansen's death with a sincere heart, but as his uncle too, I want to know who shot him and how my nephew faced his grim reaper,"

Uncle Lily said sadly while embracing Viona beside him.

"There must be a way to figure it all out, Uncle. Don't be sad anymore or Jansen will be sad too seeing us like this," Viona tried to persuade her uncle.

"Yes, it can be done but it will be difficult without your help. Ben told me that," Uncle Lily's words confused Viona.

"Me?"

"Yes, just you," Uncle Lily replied again, "Do you still remember what happened about nine years ago, Clover?" he continued to say and instantly made Viona remember something.

"It wasn't about the Nano Corporation, was it?" Viona didn't want to confirm, but unfortunately, it was confirmed by her uncle's nod.

"At that time you guys just formalized the transfer of control of Nano Corporation, right? But unfortunately on that day, chaos ensued, and even though the war was over, your brother and Ben also didn't have time to explore what the data protection company that was recognized as number one had,"

"All the information disappeared like the earth. It wasn't until recently that Ben told everyone that a company as powerful as the Nano Corporation had appeared in this country, and even your mother's men were interested in this company."

Uncle Lily's explanation made Viona even more confused, but she also didn't know why her mind was focused on one company name...

"The Eye God Tower. Is that what you mean, Uncle?" Viona asked again.

"Exactly! You're a smart woman," Uncle Lily praised, "The founder is an IT genius that Ben has been investigating. That's why I offered you the mission to investigate The God Tower for the reason of Ben's investigation that he is still working on."

"And it looks like our door of hope will soon open to find out the mastermind behind that past war, Clover. Your brother is still waiting for the one thing that we think is done,"

Uncle Lily looked hopefully at his niece. Meanwhile, Clover was immediately filled with great confusion.

That meant she had to deal with Joe Clayton. It meant that the family would more or less be embroiled in a terrible past grudge.

Viona now smiled bitterly, "I understand now, Uncle, but unfortunately, I can't do that,"

Uncle Lily was silent, but it seemed that the old man had already thought that Viona would reject the facts.

"I understand you care about that family. I understand you're worried about their safety. I completely understand that, Clover,"

"But the enemy is still there. The previous war you guys haven't solved yet and it still holds mysteries, especially your brother, and now it's even more with the mystery of Jansen's death that no one knows who killed him,"

"Do you believe everyone just died silly deaths by shooting each other without a winner? Bullshit, Clover."

Clover's gaze grew colder, "So what should I do, Uncle? What do you all want me to do? Get Joe Clayton's attention by using his son?"

"I should make him fall for me and have him help investigate the mysteries of the Nano Corporation and our enemies? And afterward, I'm supposed to cry my heart out because they'll get so wrapped up in our problems that it could threaten their lives?"

"You want me to do that, right?" Viona's eyes were red with tears and anger.

"Dear Clover, it's not like this. No one is demanding that you force them to death. But we at least need Joe Clayton's help to help solve this mystery," Uncle Lily explained.

"You didn't force me, but you forgot that I chose to give up my mafia status. I even changed my name, hoping to forget that I'm the daughter of a horrible mob family."

"You forget that after the war I was terrified and tried to banish all memories of tears, blood, and death that easily happened before my eyes,"

Viona cried with a smiling face, "Now I understand why Brother Shine was so suspicious of anything you connected me with. He was worried that I would get involved again with all of our family's ridiculous grudges,"

Viona stood up straight and took some distance from her uncle, "After this, I don't want to hear anything about Nano Corporation or Joe Clayton anymore, Uncle. If you want, just talk about everything with Brother Shine,"

"I'm not mad at you, I just need some time alone. Just tell me if you're going back to Bangkok later, and I'll drop you off at the airport. I'll go first, Uncle," Viona said firmly before leaving Uncle Lily alone at Jansen's grave.

"No one forced you, Clover, but I didn't lie at all about the fact Joe Clayton could help solve the mystery of the Nano Corporation and your brother's grief, dear,"

"Please forgive your useless uncle, Clover..."

From where he stood, Uncle Lily muttered sadly while watching Viona's departure from there.

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'Clover, the Forensics Team asked you to come to the hospital to pick up Jansen's stuff. They might ask you some questions, so prepare yourself.'

That was the message Shine sent to Viona. Her brother had returned to his hometown but instead received a special Forensics Team call message for Viona.

'I'm already at the hospital. Don't worry about me too much, bro. Your sister is a big girl and not a crybaby,' Viona messaged Shine back.

The 29-year-old independent woman began to look for the room she was going to. Viona, who was still upset with her Uncle Lily's words, did not realize that she might bump into someone in front of her.

"Yes, I just went to the Forensics Team and refused to help them. Don't worry, I also don't want our company to interfere with that criminal case," was Ben who was talking to Joe by phone.

"Akh, I'm sorry I accidentally..." he said shocked when he accidentally hit a woman who passed in front of him.

"You?" immediately Ben and Viona called and pointed at each other, and vice versa.

The world is indeed that narrow until they have to meet again with unexpected circumstances and times.

When Joe on the other side of the call wondered what was wrong with his brother at this time, Ben preferred to ignore his brother and immediately turned off the connection.

"Follow me," Ben said quickly while pulling Viona's hand to follow him. He didn't want the woman his nephew missed to run away again.

"Where are you taking me?" Viona asked confused as Ben pulled her hand forcefully.

"Aren't you Sammy's babysitter? You're supposed to look after him now," Ben said, leading Viona to the room where Sammy was.

Yes, until today the little guy was still sick. Sammy always refused to eat and take his medicine and that's why the little guy continued to limp. But of course, Viona didn't know.

"Let go of me!" Viona half snapped as she stomped her hand, releasing Ben's strong grip, "What are you doing?"

"I'm sorry if I'm being rude. But please come with me, Sammy is sick. He refuses to eat since you left home. The boy only wants to eat when he sees you,"

Deg…

Viona was silent for a moment, trying to digest what Ben had just told her.

"Is Sammy sick?" Viona asked for confirmation.

"Do I look like I'm lying?" Ben turned the question around.

"But I've stopped working at your house. I'm not going back to that house,"

"Fine, but at least meet Sammy first. About your job as Sammy's nanny, it's not in my hands. He has a father who should decide everything for Sammy," Ben looked serious about what he was saying.

"If that was my wish, I wouldn't want to burden you like this either. But this is about Sammy, he doesn't like new people let alone a babysitter for him. But you're different, he likes you more than what my brother and I thought,"

"And before that, let me apologize for every word our mother said that hurt you. I also apologize for my brother's harsh behavior that might have offended you,"

"Everything that happened refers to one thing, only for Sammy's happiness. I hope you'll listen to me and try to meet Sammy first. He misses you so much,"

"Don't you feel sorry for the boy when his mother can't even come to embrace his sadness?"

Ben's words instantly shook Viona's feelings. Of course, she pitied and cared for Sammy. But what about when they met and Sammy didn't want to be separated from her anymore?