Juliet came out after much reluctance and stayed quiet in Luke's arms as they waited for the news. Luke didn't leave Juliet and Dad was the one speaking with the police. Minutes later, he came over and told them it was confirmed. The three men involved in the fraud were being hunted down now, just that one was not in the country. The accused man confirmed that he was coarse by Mr. Shi to tell those lies. Even though he had grudges against Mr. Cheng, it was just between them. No need to involve his kids.
An urgent arrest was immediately sent for Mr. Shi. It didn't take long for other media reporters to be gathered. Since Mr. Li's confession, Mr. Shi had been thinking of a way to escape but with the surveillance put against him, he couldn't. He was arrested anger was laced on his face especially when he sighted Mr. Cheng.
"You..... I should've just killed you and dragged you to hell!" He spat out angrily.
Dad frowned and returned the glare.
"Shi Gongyu. I know that we're business rivals. I see no reason why you hold so much hatred towards me."
"Really? I might as well just tell you everything. First, you took away the only woman and I loved in my life and then my business away from me!" Mr. Shi shouted angrily.
"Since when have you been acquainted with my wife?", Dad asked.
"Heh. Don't pretend you don't know. That bitch left me for a loser like you."
"You're not allowed to insult my wife like that," Dad said angrily.
"I can. Causing her death was just the beginning of my revenge and I wish I had killed your kids too.", Mr. Shi revealed and Dad's eyes widened.
"You did what?" He fumed and before the police knew it, a punch landed on Mr. Shi's nose. The bastard was smirking as he was dragged inside.
Juliet held Luke as he looked like he was struck by lightning. Mr. Shi was behind their mother's death. Their mother must have seen something that made her lose control of the car. Surely Mr shi didn't expect his daughter to also be in the car. Luke glared at the bastard as he passed by them.
Dad walked over to him and sighed. Who knew past events will affect them and destroy more than two families?
"Sorry, Luke. I should've seen this coming. I let your Mum down and you and Chloe.", Dad lamented his head lowered.
"Don't blame yourself Dad.", Luke patted his shoulder.
"You two stay here. " Dad nodded and left the two of them.
"Let's wait for a while." Luke sighed and pulled to sit down. When Dad came and told them what happened, they were astonished. His late wife happened to be Mr. Shi's ex-girlfriend and she broke up with him after she found out he was a womanizer. Mr. Shi tried getting her back after changing his wrong ways but she had already gotten married and he was busy trying to keep his business going just to be repeatedly beaten by Mr. Cheng. He got frustrated and let her go but decided to exact revenge on the family. He made sure the wife and two children were alone before sending her a threatening message claiming her parent's life. She got distracted which led to the accident eventually. The wife died but the kids survived. Mr. Shi waited until Mr. Cheng was a big shot before breaking him. All other events took place.
"Julie. " a familiar voice made Juliet flinch. She raised her head and saw her mother. Miss Lan embraced her daughter. She just arrived at the airport and got the bad news. "I know this must be hard for you two but you have to stay strong.", she told them. She greeted Dad and went in to meet Mr. Li. Juliet didn't know how they would speak but at least her mother didn't shun the idea that her ex-husband was going to jail.
"Juliet. Let's go home and have a rest okay? Dad will take care of things here." Luke said to Juliet softly. She nodded and they stood up to leave. Just then, Susan walked in. Her father was in serious trouble, so she has to be here. She immediately spotted them and pranced towards them.
"So your ungrateful Dad got busted and he decided to involve my father in it. Is your family just full of deceit? Huh, Juliet!" She said those hurtful words glaring at Juliet. She didn't notice as Luke released Juliet's hand. Juliet was already fed up since afternoon and the person she hated the most just appeared before her. She'd wriggling her wrist in Luke's grasp and understanding her meaning, he released the grip.
"Are you suddenly out of words? I thought you were..........", Susan's words trailed off as a loud slap landed on her cheek scattering her hair over her face.
Susan was lost for words and the pain almost made her tear up. She raised her face and growled, "How dare you, Juliet? We're in the police station you know that!"
Before Juliet could refute a voice sounded behind Susan and she shrieked as her hair was pulled.
"I can do more than that. You filthy betrayer." Chloe said angrily as she pulled Susan's hair. "If I had the chance, I'll have you arrested too because there's no way I will believe that you aren't involved in all this!"
"Chloe!" Luke quickly called out and held his sister back.
"Let me go, brother! Let me go! They killed my mother! And even tried killing sister, Juliet. " Chloe struggled from his grasp crying her heart out.
"Sister calm down!" Luke shouted wrapping his arms around her.
"Just stay away from us!" Juliet pointed at Susan and went over to rub Chloe's face. Susan pursed her lips and stumped away from there.
Chloe sobbed loudly before she managed to calm down a bit. Hugo also came over and nodded at Luke and Juliet.
"Chloe." He stroked her hair and hugged her.
"Let's go home. It's getting late." Luke said and they left.
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That day was gloomy and news flew spread fast but the most affected were of course the kids. Mr. Shi confessed to his crimes, making everything easier. Mr. Li was also labeled an accomplice and had to answer for his crimes. Miss Lan was already done with her work in the states and found a small house in Shanghai to stay in. Luke, Juliet, and Chloe gradually got over the incident and went on with their lives. Chloe had her twenty-second birthday. Mr. Shi never mentioned his daughter as part of his crimes, so Susan was left to deal with Shi corp which was now going through a lot of problems including bankruptcy. The lady had a hard time even bothering about peach peaks.
As for Utopia, things had been going well for them. Cheng industry was also back on track. The incident back then was almost forgotten.
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Winter was over and the wedding was set for May. The two couple to be left everything to Chloe who took charge willingly. Naturally, she was going to be Juliet's bridesmaid while Luke had his close friend, Charles as his best man. This time, it wasn't online shopping as Chloe took Juliet to pick her wedding gown. They spent the whole day shopping and when they came back, Juliet slumped on the couch falling asleep.
The venue Chloe chose was far into town close to her school then. After much persuasion, Luke agreed and they decided to take a long ride to check it out personally. The drive will surely give them some space to breathe.
Luke had to wait in his car as usual anytime he went out with the girls. He just picked a black leather jacket over a white top with blue jeans. He had to wait for ten more minutes before the girls walked over. Chloe wore jeans also and a red top while Juliet milk colored sleeveless dress. She always looks beautiful in his eyes. His wife-to-be. The thought made him feel like he was dreaming.
"Took your time." He muttered as they entered the car. Juliet sat in the front while Chloe sat at the back.
"If you weren't getting married in two weeks, I would have refuted you. But I'm an open-minded person. I won't bicker with you." Chloe waved her hand dismissively and said.
"Who wants to fight with you anyway? My wifey is here with me.", He said and smiled at Juliet who smiled back.
"Sister Juliet. You guys aren't married yet. You can't just take his side." Chloe mumbled.
"You know I'm with you right Chloe?" Juliet tilted her head and smiled at her.
"I know.", she smiled back. "Let's go. This is going to be a nice trip. "
Okay. Unexpected Bond is coming to an end. Two more chapters or three to go. I am so excited right now. What do you think will happen after the trip? Will the wedding be worry-free? Has Susan given up so easily? 💓