The Billionaire's Genius Wife

Simon was silent for a moment, trying to calm his anger. After some time, he said, "OK, but make sure he doesn't escape."

"He won't. If he tries, I will break his leg..."

Simon chuckled upon hearing her words. "Sis, do whatever you want to him, but don't kill him. I will handle it myself," he declared, his voice carrying the anger still lingering in his heart.

Scarlett could only smile, knowing her brother also intended to torture that scoundrel Allaistar Parker. However, a moment later, she thought of her Auntie Melinda. What would happen to her if she found out that her husband was a cheater, womanizer, and power-wealth-hungry?

"Brother, what about Auntie Melinda?" Scarlett asked worriedly. A heavy silence filled the air, but Scarlett could clearly hear her brother take a deep sigh as if he was struggling to express something. She understood his hesitation as she felt the same. It would be tough for them to break such news to Aunty Melinda.

"Don't dwell on Auntie, for now... Scarlett. She won't hear anything until you find your mother. Similarly, the other families won't be informed. We'll disclose it later," Simon said.

"OK, brother, understand. Thank you," Scarlett said, glancing at Xander, who had just finished a phone call. "Brother, I will end the call now. I'll update you on the progress once I arrive in Paris." After sharing her plan with Simon, she ended the call.

"Did you speak with your brother?" Xander inquired, sitting beside her.

"Yes, I needed to inform him about our plan. He agrees with our plan to detain Allaistar."

"That's good to hear. I've already prepared the jet. We can fly to Paris within three hours from now," Xander informed her about his team's progress in Paris.

Scarlett was impressed by how efficiently Xander managed his operation there. She knew he had ties to the military special forces in W Country, but she had never delved into the specifics of their work. Yet, observing how swiftly they operated, she suspected they were far more intricate than she had initially thought. Like Fox, they likely had numerous experts in various fields operating in secrecy.

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The sun was almost setting as Scarlett and the others arrived at Paris Le-Bourget Airport. They headed directly to Xander's mansion. Upon their arrival, there was no time to rest; everyone was immediately occupied with meetings. Xander busied himself conversing with his associates in his home office. At the same time, Scarlett met with the Fox core member who had accompanied her to the house.

"What's your plan now, sister?" Rex asked Scarlett, who sat opposite him. "Xander's people have already captured Allaistar Parker. Do you still need us to continue the search... I mean, searching for your mother?"

Seven, Nine, and Twelve were now looking at Scarlett curiously. They all knew how stressed Scarlett was now, even though she never showed it to them.

"Yes. But—" Suddenly, her cell phone rang. She excused herself to answer the call from Max; they hadn't been in touch since they left Svalbard. Now, she felt a rush of anticipation, curious about the news he might share.

"Max, any news?" She asked. "Yes," Max explained the information he had just discovered.

Scarlett covered her mouth as she heard Max's words, feeling the urge to cry but holding back. She felt choked, overwhelmed with emotions that now consumed her. She was utterly happy that Max had found a lead on her mother.

After composing herself, she spoke again, "T-Thank you, Max. Please ensure they don't move. If... If they move, make sure you follow them. I'll fly there immediately." Her voice quivered. Her hands shook as she ended the call and met the curious gazes of all her team. Her lips trembled as she smiled at them.

"You found your mother's location!?" Seven asked in surprise. He clearly hears what Max said because he is sitting beside Scarlett.

"Yes! We found her," Scarlett confirmed. Then she asked Rex, "Brother, is your jet ready at the airport?" She slowly regained her focus. "They're always ready. Where did they find her?" Rex asked calmly, though inside, he was immensely relieved, observing Scarlett's happiness.

"Amarante," Scarlett stated. "We must fly there now." She opened a unique app on her cell phone. "I need to locate a field agent nearby and—" She paused when she noticed Rex gesturing for her to stop.

"Sister, talk to Xander. Just send me the coordinates. I'll arrange for our team to move to Amarante immediately," Rex said. "And we will go to the airport now. Seven will accompany you to the airport..." Scarlett nodded and promptly sent Rex the address. After that, she hurried inside to find Xander. She had to fly to Amarante, Northern Portugal, without delay.

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Scarlett knocked on the library door and hurriedly entered when she heard Xander's voice.

"What happened, babe!?" Xander was surprised by her expression, hard for him to describe in words—her lips formed a faint smile, yet her gaze conveyed worry and urgency.

Xander rose from his seat and approached her. He was startled by how cold it felt when he took her hand.

"Max found my mother," Scarlett said, her voice excitedly shaking. "I need to fly to Portugal now. Rex and the others are already on their way to the airport. They're waiting for me before we can depart."

"Let's go!" Xander said, guiding her to the door. However, Scarlett halted him.

"Xander, you'd better stay here. I need Allaistar alive. I need you to ensure he's safe under your supervision," Scarlett said, concerned that someone might attempt to free Allaistar from this house.

"Are you sure?" Xander asked. Although disappointed he couldn't accompany her to Portugal, he understood her worry.

"Yes. Don't worry about me. Brother Rex will fly there with me," she reassured him. "And also, there's brother Nine with us; almost everyone fears him. His abilities could—" She paused, realizing her time was running thin.

"Babe, I understand," Xander smiled back. "Let me walk you to the car..."