Timothy Addingston POV
I regret everything.
When I saw my own daughter's reaction when we found out who the real traitor was, I could see the pain in her eyes. Of course, I know it. After all, she's my daughter. The moment I left her in her room, I knew what my daughter's going to do. She might cry there.
I want to hug her and apologize for everything. For such an irresponsible father to her. I want to punch myself when I remember, I even told her that it will maybe be okay if she will just marry that Gladstone heir than someone else. Without knowing, they will stab us from behind. How stupid I am when I didn't realize it. But one thing's keeps on bugging my mind. Why did they accuse the Haldeys of all of this? I've been friends with Zixus Hadley.
I want to take a rest for a while. My mind has been so occupied by everything that made me mentally exhausted. However, I just can't do that. For the safety of my own daughter, I won't stop even for a while. I want to make sure that I deserve her. That one day, she will be proud that I am her father.
I nodded at the bodyguards that bombarded our place. Sign of politeness. I've been thankful for all of them for making my family secure all this time. I then clicked my keys and went inside my Aston Martin. I sighed. I am really tired but I will do this for my daughter.
I then turned on my phone to check the time. I automatically smiled and became more energetic when I saw my wife's gentle smile on my wallpaper. Hon, this fight is for you too. As both of you are my family. I said that in my mind.
"Yes?"
I put my phone on my ear when one of my men called.
"They're here, Sir. It seems like they are surrendering their case," he responded from the other line.
I sighed. A little bit of relief filled my system. "Hmm? Good to hear but still, don't get your sight off of both of them. They might be planning something."
"Copy, sir."
I then put my phone in my pocket and drove smoothly to the police station where the bullsh'ts (Ethann and Richard) are. I fixed my collar to look better. I am going to face the people who make my life hell. And now, I will make sure that they will face hell too.
My heart races so fast. And then, here it goes. I can see the so-called suitor of my daughter who just betrayed her. He was sitting there. I didn't even recognize him. His face just matured immediately as his eyes became deeper and deeper while staring at the table where his arms were leaning. He didn't notice my steps. His hair became messy and indeed, this boy didn't look human anymore.
I heard that Richard was still in the interview with those policemen now. They are planning to kidnap my daughter and kill those Hadleys. Unfortunately, they were unable to fulfill their plans. They are doomed now. How unlucky of them.
I clenched my jaws the moment Ethann's eyes darted on mine. I held my fists firmly and went in his direction immediately. Now, this boy is going to face hell. What does hell feel like?
"What did you do to my daughter?!"
I didn't hold my temper when I saw Ethann's face. I immediately went to him and punched him directly on his face. Heck, he deserves it. Even more than a punch.
How dare he do things to my daughter! He is just a pitiful suitor. Good thing he was not my daughter's boyfriend. I am thankful that Helleon has been so smart and wise when choosing a boyfriend.
He touched his right cheek. My punch immediately put a scar on his face. He closed his eyes firmly. He faced me with bloodshot eyes. I'm not scared though. Ethann is still a kiddo. A not so innocent kiddo.
A devil kid.
He then sighed as if gasping for his words to tell. Just make sure that all of that is unbelievable or else, I will bring you to hell.
"Hadleys are our biggest rivals. Especially, Dawn Hadley, he is my biggest enemy and rival not just in business but also in Helleon's heart. You didn't know, right? That the boylet of your daughter was the heir of the HL Corporations. Actually, they are dating."
I gulped. The idea of my Helleon dating the heir of HL Corporations. My heart raced happily. That was nice for her. I approved of that man. Dawn is such a good man to everyone. He is full of professionalism.
I erase that thought from my mind. For now, I need to listen to Ethann's words. Hopefully, those were all true.
"I admit, I want to kill Dawn. I want to punch him and shoot him for stealing the Helleon from me. My Dad wants to ask me to shoot him so there's no Hadley heir anymore. My father, he dated Bricianna for purposes. He is planning to shoot Zixus as well as Bricianna but I didn't know that plan. I thought he was cheating on my mother. That's why I became suspicious and observant of them. When I saw them at the hospital, I didn't hold my temper. That's why I automatically pulled the trigger straight to the both of them. I forgot to put a silencer on my gun because of the pain and anger that was leading me at that time. "
I held my fists firmly and my knees were trembling. I remember this, this was the time when I heard something just explode in the parking lot of AMC. This caused some traumatic experiences to some of the people who were there at the hospital at that time.
The beginning of the tragedy.
"Why are you telling this to me? Why don't you speak to the policemen, then?" My voice almost cracked. Remembering those days where Gladstone was helping us with open arms.
I thanked them for staying beside us and didn't leave us at the time of tragedy but little did I know, that was just all an act. I then became irresponsible to my daughter. She might be in pain that time without me knowing.
"I already spoke. I apologize for everything that I have done to you and to Helleon. I lied all this time because I don't want to be in jail. I was hella mad at myself after I realized what I had done. I destroyed everything. I ruin your reputation—"
"Good thing you know that! Do you even know how embarrassing it is, the people's eyes were on me! Disgusted to me knowing that they thought I am the f'cking affair of that Bricianna! I don't even know her. Did you even feel the guilt when you saw the way Helly looked at me?! She's disappointed! She thought that I replaced her mother just like that! Because of your dirty games, my relationship with my daughter was destroyed! You deserve all the blame! I won't promise that I'll forgive all of you."
I said that while my heart was in anger. I won't regret the words I left. I swear that to heavens. I am still not sure if they were telling the truth.
When I heard the accusations that I became someone's affair, I wanted to laugh soulfully and at the same time, rip their faces. How dare they?! I don't even know Bricianna that much. I am very close to Zixus and Vestreo. They were good friends to me so there's no reason for me to betray them. Heck, I don't do dirty games on business. That was just pathetic.
I let the accusations slide but when I saw Helleon's reaction, the way he looked at me. I suddenly became regretful for nothing. I want her to remember my promise on her mother's grave. That I would never replace Natasha in my heart. Even though she is no longer with us anymore, she will stay here in my heart.
She made me realize how to define love in my own way. Just by looking at her eyes, I can see the whole world and our future ahead of us. Words aren't enough to define my love for her. I won't replace Natasha. My love for her will remain undying.
"Still, I want to apologize. I want to admit my fault because I love Helleon that much. But my father said that I shouldn't. After all, the reputation of our business is still the most important thing for us." He almost stuttered while muttering those words.
He avoided every bit of my gaze. This pathetic Gladstone suddenly became guilty but still, I won't forgive them without facing hell.
"Then you prefer to destroy my reputation to protect yours? That was the stupidest idea I've heard! Are you even thinking? We are innocent! My daughter is innocent and she doesn't deserve all of this!" I yelled. I don't care if the policemen will get annoyed by my thundering voice.
"You are innocent but you also did something to us! I was supposed to marry Helly, but all of you were hard to get! You said you're not going to fix any marriage for her but what the heck! Why is she bounds to marry the heir of the Hadley?!"
He yelled in envy.