"There has been a bloody clash between two gangs which has left eight members dead and four innocent victims injured. Among the victims is a newly booming celebrity who goes by the name of Maya Octavia and the two kids Anabelle and Isabella Spencer with their driver who were caught in the middle of the battle. Although the victims lost no life, Maya has been in intensive -"

The television was switched off.

"When did this happen?" Asked Adam who was sitting on his seat with a clenched fist, a hardened expression with fierce orbs.

"This afternoon Sir, " The guard who had been sent to answer the query said with a nervous expression. Though the air conditioner was on but sweat could be seen trailing down his face.

"And what were you doing during that period?"

"Sir, I followed after them but I was fooled by Gerald's men, they apparently -"

Bang.

A gunshot went off.

The man groaned when he felt a sudden pain in his left abdomen. All breath left his body while his legs gave out causing him to buckle to the ground, his face a twisted mess.

"Oops, sorry. I was aiming for the heart but mistakenly missed vital organs since I'm not a perfect shot" Adam said nonchalantly, blowing away the smoke that left the gun.

The man paled, he wasn't a fool! Adam didn't miss by mistake, he intentionally spared his life - but not without the pain.

The smile on Adam's face disappeared and was covered by a malicious shadow.

"You're a shadow guard, your responsibility is to ensure the survival of the Spencer heir- you might not get the chance to be reminded next time"

With his eyes, Adam signaled his men who had brought the fool in and remained indifferent to all that ensued in the room

"Take him out of my sight"

"Yes sir," Both chorused and grabbed the man on his arm, his blood forming a trail on the floor as he was being dragged away.

As soon as they left, Adam sank deeper into his seat with an exhausted sigh, pressing his temple.

This Maya of a girl was becoming a huge headache to him, she had all his kids wrapped around her fingers.

First was his son Niklaus, followed by his nephew Eden and his daughter Anabelle put into his care and now his granddaughter Isabella was not left out.

That girl was a witch else why would she possess so much control over them - they were hypnotized by her deceptive acts and beauty.

To make matters worse, his precious daughter Emily he had invested so much into had become a rebel. But what made his heart burn with fury was the fact she was whoring around with a shadow guard.

Didn't she see other reputable men around? Why a lowly shadow guard? Well, he knew how to handle that one, and his daughter would be back to him in no time.

His problem was that witch called Maya and that girl he had chosen for his son called Christina was not even doing a good job - it seems he made a mistake.

He clearly overestimated her, he had seen the fire in her eyes the first time and thought, this was the kind of woman that would have the heart to brave past every obstacle in her way, and the fact she came from a prominent family made things easier.

He didn't need any of those poor wretches for his son; Niklaus needed an asset and not a liability if he wanted to rule in his place.

Unlike him, that stupid son of his amid all the training had always been moved by emotion since young. A little heart-stirring event and he would cower, no wonder Maya easily got under his skin.

Which was why Adam had got his hands on Isabella from a very young age.

The girl was destined to make greater achievements than her father since she didn't let emotions get in her way. But that all changed lately; she no longer listened to him, all thanks to Maya.

Maya, Maya! He had the power to make her disappear out of this world but not when his kids were surrounding her like flocks of sheep - they would never forgive him for that as far as they still got their eyes on her.

The only thing he could do to separate them was make life harder for Maya until she gave up - but that would take time which he didn't have - or sell her off to his enemy which was faster and what he had done - alerting Gerald.

After his foolish son gave that ledger away, he knew it was only a matter of time till that ruthless gangster struck.

So Adam purposely shifted Gerald's attention to that witch by planting his men in that gang who suggested the idea to him.

He had everything planned well, once Gerald took that girl - he didn't care what he does to her - he would intercept his stupid son and nephew from launching a rescue or delay them until the girl was finished by his men going undercover in Gerald's gang.

It was killing two birds with one stone, his kids would not suspect him since all blame would be shifted to Gerald and the girl would be gone.

Yet he failed, and not only was his granddaughter's life endangered but the witch was rescued by his enemy, what was Sakuzi thinking?! Did that sly old man get an idea of his plan and did that to infuriate him?

Fine, this one failed but the next one wouldn't!

Meanwhile …..

"My poor granddaughter!" Granny Octavia cried the moment she heard the news.

"Grandmother, please watch your health" Kim pleaded.

"What's the use of being alive if Maya dies " The woman wailed louder, "That poor girl has suffered too much, she can't just go like this!"

"Why did you share this news with her when you know she'd be this way?" Angela rebuked her daughter.

Kim pursed her lips, she never expected this old woman would be emotional to this extent. She had done it to be tagged as a caring sister afterward.

She lowered her eyes apologetically, "I'm sorry, I didn't think about it. I just thought she'd -"

"Next time, think thoroughly" Her mother cut her off.

Kim knew Angela treasured her mother even though she might not show in her actions - it seems she pulled a stupid move this time.

"Mother calm down, I'm going to the hospital to confirm your previous granddaughter didn't die and would get back to you later," Angela said to her calmly.

But granny grabbed her, "No take me to her, I want to see her with my both eyes! " She raved continuously," I want to see my baby girl, who knows what those evil men did to her. I -"

"And what are you going to do?!" She flung her hand away out of anger, almost sending the poor woman to the ground if Kim and a maid had not captured her on time.

There was a remorseful look on Angela's face which was quickly masked by a passive one, "What are you going to do there? With you being like this, you're going to be nothing than a burden to her! "

Angela took a deep breath when she realized her anger got the best of her, "I'm her mother, trust me for once "

Kim's eyes narrowed into slits when she heard that statement but waved it away, her mother probably said that to placate grandmother.

But inwardly, Kim couldn't help but feel conflicted, was her mom now interested in her other daughter? No that was impossible, mother despised Maya.

"Wait for my news" Angela pressed her mother's shoulder tenderly before instructing the maid secretly, "Feed her a relaxant"

"Let's go" She gestured to her daughter Kimberly who strutted over to her in her wedge shoe.

Angela eyed Kim's lace off shoulder plunge top which showed off quite a voluminous amount of her ample breast yet didn't say anything - she must have her reason for wearing that.

There were some reporters at the entrance of the hospital but not to the point of being overwhelming.

By the time they arrived, the surgery was successfully done but they weren't allowed to see Maya since she was still in the recovery room where her vital signs were being monitored by nurses.

"You must be her mother " Angela heard someone say and turned to meet one of Spencer's kids.

"Yes, I am" Angela knew him, he was constantly on television so it wasn't hard recognizing him.

"Now I see where she got her eyes" Eden flattered Maya's mother earning a wry smile in return.

It was truly amusing seeing both here, were they here to confirm if she was dead.

Angela saw the way Kim's eyes lit up when the other Spencer strode towards them with a look akin to a grim reaper's

Of course, she knew that one too.

The casanova and the one who blatantly threatened them in their own house all because she disciplined her daughter who has been whoring around with him.

"What are you doing here?" He growled at them without regard for the elderly.

The nerve of the boy.