Chapter 822 - Get out of self-pity mode (2) (1/2)

Sarah thought about all people involved: Madison, and those two who helped her drug and take Aiden to her room, and then there are those who thought that they can keep her in that shed as a hostage in order to use her against Aiden. They all need to pay. Sarah hopes that she can redirect some of this negative energy she feels and use it toward them. Maybe it will help. And it might help Aiden as well.

”While we are here, let's gather information. After that, we go hunting.”

Aiden can hear anger and resolve in her voice, and he knows that her anger is directed toward the people involved in the incident, but he still feels guilty. It will take time for that feeling to fade. He understood that Sarah is trying not to add to his negative feelings which are already suffocating. Maybe it's better if they focus on revenge. At least it will give them something to do other than drown in their sorrow. ”You have a plan?”

Sarah shrugged. ”Nothing specific at this point. I want to destroy each and every one of them. They need to suffer for thinking that they can hurt either of us. Let's use all our skills. We start by hitting on their income sources, deplete existing and prevent new ones. At the same time, we destroy their reputation, and whatever else they hold dear.”

Aiden does not want to opose her at this time. But he needs to give a reminder: ”I want them to pay for what they did also, but there will be others involved. Innocents. Some of those income sources are businesses with hundreds of employees. For us, it's easy to shut them down, but what about those people? If innocents suffer, that will not help us feel better.”

”I agree. Let's get Sophia in this. She can find a way to take care of those people.”

Aiden was content with this solution.

Sarah's anger was bubbling inside her when she continued: ”I want them to know that we are coming for them. Let them live in fear until we decide to face them. But I don't want to drag this too long. Let's finish it before our trip to France. And… Madison is mine.”

Aiden thought about it… before their trip to France where they will meet with Sigma army. That is in about two weeks. ”OK. I will take on Liam.”

Sarah does not have any objections. She does not like Liam… he wets himself all the time, and faints easily.

Sarah remembered: ”Oh, and you should call mom. Let her know that you are awake and doing fine.”

Aiden didn't like this. On top of all this mess his mom? How did his mom find out? How much does she know? He will have a lot of explaining to do. Wait... she didn't say which one! What if it's Stella?!!

”Your mom or my mom?” Aiden was not sure which one is worse.

Sarah scooted to the edge of the bed slowly while suppressing any sounds that pain of moving might bring. She lifted herself into a seated position and looked outside, at the darkness… she can see Aiden's faint reflection in the large glass window. He is looking at her back.

Sarah squinted while answering: ”Well... Both of them.”

Aiden knows that Sarah would not spill this to Elanor and Stella. She just said that she wants to stay here so that others don't find out. There must be some other circumstances. He inhaled and closed his eyes. ”How did they find out?”

Sarah sighed and it took her a long time before she spoke again. ”They called earlier in the morning while you were out. You see… Madison's father accused you of sexually assaulting Madison.”

”WHAT?” Aiden was sure that he is hearing things. Maybe the drugs still didn't wear off. After all the trouble he went in order not to touch that wretched woman, he was accused of... what?