Chapter 1018 - Relationships (8) (1/2)

While the younger generation is outside, White and Hill parents are in the office on the first floor underground, discussing pressing matters.

Current topic: the army of Chaos.

They discussed the current area of influence and all organizations that are being attacked by the army of Chaos. The data gathered shows that the army of Chaos attacked only groups which are associated with Lebedev or Voronin families, and everyone else that clashed with the army of Chaos attacked them first.

Stella had to pull her people out of the area, because they were being attacked and everyone who didn't leave in time disappeared. It's presumed that they are dead. Well, they are Lebedevs so they were a target but that also means that the army of Chaos has skills to take them down.

Oscar told them that few of his people attended the opening of the Chaos nightclub and that based on the description of bosses, it's Aiden and Sarah.

”Why are you telling us that only now?”, Edward asked, his displeasure is obvious.

They are exchanging information once a week in scheduled meetings, and they agreed to share anything urgent as soon as possible.

”We were not sure. As you know, we all had our suspicions that it's Sarah, but no proof. And when he heard that a male joined as leader's partner, we thought that maybe it is someone else.”, Elanor explained. ”Now that we know that Aiden is awake, the possibility that it's them is above 95%.”

”Can't you at least pretend that you are worried?”, Stella asked Elanor who was unable to stop smiling.

”Of course, I'm worried. Worrying is part of my job description as a mother. But I am also proud to know that our kids are capable. Do you know that all organizations in the area are either wary of them or openly fear them? Few foolish ones who tried to oppose them don't exist anymore. And Chaos is expanding at the frightening rate. Did you read about all the fantastic rumors that go around about them? Even our contacts are unable to give us details about the forces Sarah has under her command. We approached few employees in the club and they either don't know anything or are loyal. And the army members are absolutely mute. I'm very impressed.”

”Based on our intel report, heads of various groups this coming Tuesday have meetings with Chaos leaders.”, Oscar said and named a few: ”Fangs from the East LA, Bloody Fists from the bay area…”

”Are you going to talk to Sarah?”, Elanor asked Stella. ”She is the one who started all this. I don't expect them to stop, but I would like them to be more careful and hopefully they know that they can count on our help if needed. Also, it would be great if they share their plans with us.”

Stella shook her head. ”She does not want to talk to me. I tried during the Christmas party and it didn't work out.”

”I will talk to her.”, Edward volunteered.

…

”Hi dad…”, Sarah greeted Edward when he entered the workshop.

Sarah got the message from Edward that he wants to talk in private. Other parents are in the office (for some reason) so the only other place where they can talk in private (and she wants to bring her father in) is the workshop. Felix is busy with Sophia so he will not interrupt them.

Also, Sarah wanted to test the latest upgrade on her lens for Eve-vision, so she put them on.

Right now, she is observing her father and the information about his current state is shown: heartrate and breathing are increased slightly, perspiration is higher than normal, his pupils are constricting rapidly… Conclusion: he is anxious.

Edward greeted Sarah back and looked around the workshop.

”You added more equipment…”, he approached the high temperature furnace first and then observed the cube-shaped device which Felix uses for testing drones, but it's off so Edward can't understand what it's used for. Various devices and equipment are neatly arranged by the wall. The workshop has two desks which Sarah and Felix are using and few storage cabinets, and other than that it's empty.

”Yes. You haven't been here in months. I'm adding things as I need them.”, Sarah explained.

Edward took a seat in a chair where Felix usually sits and faced Sarah. ”What are you up to lately?”

”I am spending my days by taking care of my fiancé who woke up from a coma.”, Sarah responded.

”How about your nights?”