Chapter 383 - Unity (1/2)

Next morning, JoAnna, Jeff, Sophia and Felix came to Sarah's and Aiden's apartment.

After a round of excited screams and congratulations, three sisters discussed ring for a while, and then they moved on to have breakfast.

Sarah wanted to hear details about the proposal and pregnancy. Sisters went out and settled on lounging chairs next to the swimming pool. Sophia talked about proposal and JoAnna about Sophia's pregnancy. During that time Aiden was on the East terrace with a city view, accompanied by Jeff and Felix. They didn't pay attention to the view; they were busy talking about security needs for Jeff and JoAnna's future house (which they still didn't pick). Felix will provide devices while Aiden will create necessary software. Jeff was still secretly hoping that Sarah will let him have Eve.

Later, all six of them sat in the living room with two topics on their minds to discuss.

First one to start was Sarah, ”As I mentioned, we got to know some information about our background. Something from what I'm about to tell you came from Stella, and something is our deduction. Aiden and I talked about this and our conclusions are identical.”

JoAnna and Sophia were very curious and listened carefully as Sarah spoke. ”It might sound crazy, but please listen carefully. It's related to Hill and White families. Felix, since you are with Sophia, we believe that you should know this as well.”

”OK. Some background first... ” Sarah told them about how two Eastern European families grew in power, branch families, Elders, Council, as well as importance of their own martial arts. ”Now, how do we fit there... We are confident that Stella is from one of those families, and she is related with main family. When we go to train, she is teaching me their secret martial art. Somehow, she got out of there, but it seems that the family has their eyes on us. We can only assume that they want to pull us in, while Stella is shielding us from that.” Sarah and Aiden suspected that their story is close to truth, but they didn't know that their assumptions are spot on.

Sarah turned to Aiden. ”Now you tell your part.”

Aiden told them about the camp he attended and how Elder from second family taught him some moves which made him a target for other disciples since they don't want to associate themselves with an outsider.

”Crazy story, a?” Sarah glanced over JoAnna, Jeff, Sophia and Felix who looked at her and Aiden with a mix of worry and disbelief. ”We would not tell you this if we don't think it's important. But let's ignore crazy parts, where two of us know mystical martial arts which can propel us to the positions of Elders in two opposing mafia-families. Without that, we are left with a scenario of two powerful families keeping an eye on us, and they don't seem to be friendly. We need to stay vigilant. I believe that Stella didn't tell us everything, but what she said seems to be the truth. Each of us here witnessed at least once that Stella has means to make people disappear without blinking, that proves that she is not a simple person.”

When Sarah and Aiden finished talking, there was a silence in the room while everyone absorbed what they heard.

JoAnna spoke first. ”How do we fight this?”

Jeff looked at JoAnna with admiration. He believes that attack is the best defense, and he is proud that JoAnna is not trying to hide from this.

Sarah looked at Sophia who gave a small nod of approval to JoAnna's question.

Sarah smiled. ”I was hoping for this reaction. First, we need to figure out who they are. But we can't act recklessly. Our only advantage at this point is that we found out about this before they made any moves.”

Sophia agreed. ”No matter how big they are, once we drain their finances, they will be crippled. After that we remove their helpers. Just main family without manpower and resources will not be much of a threat.”

Sarah glanced at Jeff and Felix and then at her sisters. ”Maybe you should talk with your guys about this.”

Jeff scooted closer to JoAnna and held her around her waist. ”We don't need to talk. Let me know how I can help.”

JoAnna leaned on Jeff and kissed him. She was happy that he is supportive.

Felix protectively put his arm on Sophia's shoulder. ”Same here.”