After learning that the Higgins family was the one who had made Anne's life miserable when she was very young, Jack was really furious. Even now his anger was even greater than when he was betrayed by Sophia who ran away with a soccer player sponsored by his company. Jack still couldn't understand how the Higgins family could be so cruel to a child who had no power whatsoever.

"Jack..."

A small call from Anne made Jack wake up from her daydream.

"Yes, Anne?"

Anne got up and looked at Jack with still wet eyes. "I don't want to see them again, Jack, I'm afraid."

"Afraid? Why are you afraid? I'm here, Anne, they won't be able to mess with you again," said Jack quickly.

"I don't know, after yesterday I saw them in that expensive restaurant, the memory of that painful incident flashed back to me, Jack, Mrs. Hannah's slaps and Mr. Robert's kicks. It's as if it all happened yesterday afternoon." Anne spoke the truth with her eyes closed. She wasn't making it up right now. Her body was aching all over, it really felt like it just happened yesterday.

Jack took a deep breath. He then hugged Anne again tightly. He was sure that she must have been in a lot of pain at that time, seeing how messed up she was now. Jack didn't want to imagine what had happened to her. Her little body must have been in a lot of pain when she received the slaps and kicks from two adults back then, not to mention when she was dragged away. Jack really couldn't imagine how little Anne would be after all that injustice.

"Don't remember it, Anne, forget everything. You don't need to remember all about that incident. Believe me, those who did bad things to you will definitely get what they deserve. I'll make sure it is, Anne, I promise you," whispered Jack softly trying to pat Anne on the back lovingly.

Anne immediately stopped her crying after hearing Jack's words. She slowly released herself from him and sat quietly in front of the man, who still wrapped his arms around his waist.

"I don't want to deal with them anymore Jack, what I want is Selma to return my mother's song. That's all, I don't want royalties on that song. I just want what belongs to my mother back to her, that's all I want Jack," said Anne slowly with a trembling voice held back tears.

"That's all? Why? They've done you wrong Anne, Robert and Hannah have done violence to you. Don't you want to avenge them?" asked Jack full of emotion.

"I don't want to repay them, Jack, didn't you tell me yourself not to avenge those who have done me wrong and..."

"Anne, this is different, different!!! It's not like Leon and Steffi, I did tell you not to avenge Leon and Steffi, because of what? Because they will surely get their own karma, considering their relationship started from a betrayal and infidelity. However, for the Higgins family, Anne, it is different. They have committed copyright theft and physical violence against minors. There are strict sanctions for the perpetrators, there is a legal basis, Anne. We could actually put them in jail if you want." Jack cut Anne's words out loud, remembering and rethinking what Robert and Hannah Higgins had done to Anne made him go mad.

"I was just a poor little kid who had no power at the time, Jack, there was no witness to substantiate all my statements. After all, that was a long time ago, I'm sure the court wouldn't be on my side considering it all happened a long time ago. I'm sure that no one will believe me, considering how popular Selma is as a pianist right now. People will definitely think of me as a lunatic who is jealous of Selma's success, so I beg you not to spend a lot of your energy on something as insignificant as this, Jack. I just want them to return my mother's song, nothing more," said Anne quietly, looking down.

Jack immediately gripped Anne's shoulders tightly. "It's insignificant you say? Everything related to you is significant to me, Anne, don't talk like that!! You are my fiancée. We will be happy together building a small family. So how could I be silent when I saw you get injustice like that? If everyone doesn't believe in you, it's okay, Anne, you still have me who will believe in everything you say. I'm the first person who will protect you no matter what. So don't be afraid. Let me take care of this matter. Erick and Alice will help me. All you need to do is sit still and just keep supporting me. I'll get you justice, Anne, I promise."

"They're rich, Jack, the Higgins family can't be easily resisted. Moreover, Robert is..."

"Hey hey hey...stop!! There is no one who can compare to me, Anne, and one more thing you should know is that what they are getting now is because of the compassion of my parents. Ever since Sophia became my fiancée, my father and mother gave many luxurious facilities to their family in Switzerland. So they won't be able to fight me, Anne, don't you worry about it," said Jack softly again cutting Anne's words.

Anne was silent after hearing Jack's words. She was increasingly aware that she was not worthy of a very rich man. Anne had promised never to deal with rich people again, what had happened between her and Leon a few years ago had made her realize that there was a very clear line between the rich and the poor.

Jack raised an eyebrow when he saw Anne was silent. "You doubt me, Anne?" he asked quietly.

"How could I dare doubt you, Jack," answered Anne curtly.

Jack moved his hand, grabbed Anne's chin and lifted her slowly. "Then what are you thinking?"

"Nothing, Jack, I just..."

Smack!

Jack gave a kiss to Anne's slightly pale lips. He took a sip of Anne's thin lips and gave a small bite there. Jack decided to end the kiss because Anne didn't kiss him back. He didn't want to kiss Anne who was resigned like that.

"Whatever you're thinking right now, you better throw it away. I can't possibly betray you, Anne, I'm sincere with you. I'm serious with you, don't ever doubt it," said Jack quietly. He slowly wiped Anne's lips which were wet from his kiss.

Anne just smiled at Jack's words. Even though Jack had given her a ring but Anne still hadn't really opened her heart to the good man. The pain of Leon's betrayal still left a little scar and fear, especially when the people she wanted to find suddenly appear in front of her. And one fact that surprised her was that the girl that Jack had been telling her about was the girl she was looking for. She knew very well what Selma and her parents were like. Because of that, she was afraid that if they found out that Jack was with her, she was afraid that Selma would take Jack away again. It was the great fear that now haunted Anne.

"Are you also going to take Jack back from me, Selma? Are you going to be quiet after knowing Jack is now with me? Is your goal to come back in Jack's life because you want to be with him again, Selma? What should I do, Lord? Do I have to let go of what has been mine, God?"

Continued