Not One, But Two!

Chapter 206

Perhaps it was because Valerie had never seen Abigail so dominant; she couldn't help but be taken aback by her sudden change in attitude.

The whole time, she felt that Abigail was a little too aloof, but wasn't there a lot of doctors the same? In addition, Abigail was very polite to her, so when she really blew her top in front of her, she was dumbstruck all of a sudden.

At this time, Greg also looked a little displeased. He knew that the children were Abigail's everything all these years, and now, Valerie suspected her and even took her children away. Even though she said that she had sent them away, she had probably detained them.

They're my daughters!

Suddenly, Greg said coldly, "Mom, where are Alissa and Arianna? Abigail is the one who brought them up by herself all these years, and you have no right to take them away without informing her. She placed the children here because she trusted you. How can you do this?"

"I have my reason for doing this."

Valerie's face flushed from her son's questioning, and when Abigail saw that she didn't want to reveal the children's whereabouts, she couldn't be bothered speaking with her anymore.

For Greg's sake, she had already given Valerie the respect and politeness she deserved, but Valerie took advantage of the fact that she was an elder and went beyond her boundaries. This was a classic example of offering an inch and taking a mile. Valerie may be their grandmother, but she had no right to hide her children from Abigail.

Does she really think that I'm a pushover? With this thought in mind, Abigail whisked out her phone directly and called out a number.

"Addison, bring the men and look through the city for Alissa and Arianna. Regardless of where they are, I want to see them in an hour, and no matter who tries to stop this, I'll be responsible if there are any deaths or injuries!"

The assertiveness in her voice almost made Valerie pass out from the anger. What does she mean that she will be responsible for any deaths and injuries? Does she really think that the Buckley's men are made of paper?

"Abigail Kain, are you planning to disobey me? You're not even married into the family yet, and this is how you treat your mother-in-law? Is this your upbringing and character?"

"That depends on the person. Old Madam Buckley, do you think that you're worthy of my upbringing and character after everything you did today?" Now, Abigail didn't even bother mincing her words with Valerie anymore. "For Greg's sake, I respected you and was even willing to keep a low profile to please you, but that doesn't mean that I'm afraid of you. That's just because I like your son and gave you and your son basic respect, but I expected the respect to be mutual. Did you respect me, Old Madam Buckley? When others distort the truth, it's fine if you don't believe me. You can always get it verified, but you don't have the right to take my children away without my permission, much more do a paternity test on them without my approval! They're still children and think that you're their grandmother. They trust you, but what about you? What are you doing to them?"

After she said her piece, she turned and left.

"Abigail!"

Greg grabbed her hand, terrified that it would mean the end of their relationship with her leaving so resolutely.

Actually, Abigail couldn't bear to let go of this relationship as well, but right now, she really didn't have the heart or want to stay here. Not when there are people who would distrust and disrespect her to this extent.

"Greg, it's not suitable for us to be together under such circumstances now. So, let's take a break and speak again when we've cooled down."

While she said that, she was distraught and even felt her heart wrench in agony. However, she really couldn't bring herself to face both of them now.

"Abigail, it's fine if you want to cool down, but don't say things like it's not suitable for us to be together. I forbid it and won't agree to it, either!"

While Greg sounded determined as he voiced his feelings, Abigail didn't say anything. In the end, she pried off his fingers from her wrist one by one and left without turning back.

"Abigail!"

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Valerie growled and started coughing violently due to agitation when she saw that Greg was about to chase after Abigail.

As Greg was brought up single-handedly by Valerie, he halted in his tracks and got her a glass of water when he heard her coughing, especially when he knew that she hadn't recovered fully from her operation.

After Valerie drank the glass of water, she also recovered her breath, but it was already too late for him to chase after Abigail at this time.

Valerie muttered softly when she noticed the dejection in her son's eyes, "Look how determined she was when she left. That goes to show that she doesn't have deep feelings for you. My silly child, you're too engrossed in this. None of the women who came from Hitman Island are sincere."

"Mom, don't force me to leave you."

Valerie's face fell instantly upon hearing that. "What do you mean?"

"The Buckley Group is the property of your family. I'll get a lawyer to sort out the assets and ask someone to send them to you. I won't take a single penny from all subsidiaries of Buckley Group, and if you would like to have Night Assasino, I can give it to you as well."

Although he spoke composedly and calmly, his words were anything but. She was rendered utterly speechless by what he said due to the disbelief that he would go this far for a woman like Abigail.

"Have you lost your mind? Without the Buckley Group and Night Assasino, what would you have? You'll just be a penniless pauper. Do you think she'll still stay by your side if you lose your status as the young master of the Buckley Family? Don't be dumb, my child. That woman isn't as simple as you thought!"

"She's a straightforward woman. She doesn't see the point in hiding her affections, and she definitely wouldn't hide it if she detests someone. So what if I'm no longer the young master of the Buckley Family? I'll rely on my wife to live my days, then. Maybe she'll even treat me better this way."

Greg was probably the only one who could sound so arrogant when speaking about being a kept man, and Valerie was so mad that she could feel the violent urge to smack some sense into her son. However, she managed to regain her composure and suppress her anger as she grounded her son.

"Go back to your room and stay there. Before the results of the paternity tests are out, you're not allowed to go anywhere."

"Mom, you really went overboard with the paternity test," he said, picked up his jacket, and headed out.

"Stop him!"

During her heyday, Valerie was also an influential figure, and right now, she was so infuriated at her son that she utterly lost control of her temper as she ordered the guards to detain her son.

Immediately, the bodyguards outside barged in.

"Mr. Buckley, don't make it difficult for us."

Unfortunately, he merely tossed his jacket aside and sneered. "Come all at once. I'm in a rush to look for my wife. Don't hold me up."

"What arrogance! Nobody taught you a lesson all these years, and you clearly need someone to take you down a peg." Then, at Valerie's signal, all the bodyguards lunged simultaneously.

This fight was a little challenging for Greg because these people had trained with him all these years, and everyone was familiar with each other's skills. Therefore, after all the bodyguards were lying on the ground, Greg was also covered in bruises.

He was hurting and was in so much pain that he almost couldn't hold on anymore, but he didn't want to keel over due to his injuries just to give his mother the satisfaction of controlling him.

Finally, as he held onto his consciousness with an iron-clad will, he cast a complicated look at Valerie but didn't say a word to her before he simply left.

Just then, the butler, Lisa, came out, glanced at Valerie, and said in a low voice, "Madam, Master Greg will hate you for doing this."

"So be it. The woman by his side shouldn't be incompetent. I've spoiled this kid, and he became wantonly flamboyant just because he was a little capable, creating so many enemies. There are so many eyes on him, whether in the open or in the dark. I'm a mother as well as a woman. Of course, I know how it feels to be in love. But just love alone isn't going to work. Sometimes, some people are destined not to live as they want."

She sounded a little sad, and Lisa asked in puzzlement, "But in the beginning, you picked Dr. Kain for Master Greg yourself. Back then, she was just a doctor."

"Yes, she was just a doctor back then, and it's alright if she's just a doctor. Abigail possesses all the traits that I want as a wife for my son; she's realistic but not calculative, immaculate, decisive, and calm. These are all her strengths as well. So, even if she's a nobody, these characteristics satisfy the conditions for her to stay by Greg's side. But she came from Hitman Island, and you know the background of the women from that island. I'm not asking my future daughter-in-law to glorify Greg, but at least she shouldn't bring him trouble and create more enemies. That's why they're not suited for each other. While they're still not in too deep yet, it's better for them both to be separated." She took the tea from the butler's hands and then took a sip and continued, "How are the children?"

"Yes, we've arranged for everything. The young ladies really thought that you sent people to bring them on vacation, and they're very excited. Our men are also protecting them along the way, and they've crossed the border now."

When she was finished, Valerie immediately instructed, "Tell our men to bring them back using special channels."

"What? Madam, what do you mean by this? Aren't you going to have them do a paternity test?"

"What paternity test? Don't I know whether they're my granddaughter? Although Abigail came from Hitman Island, she's a good person. After so many years, her reputation has always been good. I do

believe her when she said she didn't graduate from the island, and I also believe her when she said someone saved her. I definitely trusted her when she said that her children are of the Buckley Family."

"Then why are you saying otherwise and doing this?"

Lisa couldn't understand this, and Valerie sighed before saying, "This is all I can do to force her to leave Greg. Abigail is a capable woman with capital. During these recent years, she was a little arrogant in dealing with things, which proves that she has her own opinions and thoughts about how things should be done, but the children are her soft spot. She'll only get mad and be disappointed in me when I lay my hands on them. Because of this, she'll consider whether to continue the relationship with Greg, which is my main objective. Furthermore, when Troy told me about this, it meant that he hated and bore a grudge toward Abigail in his heart, and he wanted to use me to get rid of her. If I don't do anything, and he does something due to my inaction, she wouldn't be able to guard against him based on his cunning. However, if I cause some issues for her now, Troy will definitely lie in wait just to watch the fallout. Using this time period, Greg may even be able to find him and finally get rid of the thorn in his side."

Lisa couldn't help but be impressed as Valerie elaborated on her plan. "Madam, you even managed to use Master Greg as your pawn this time."

"Go and get things done. No matter what, the children's safety is of the utmost importance, and don't let them suspect anything, either. Just as long as Abigail can't find her children an hour later, we'll send someone to ask her to look for me. Only at that time will we have what it takes for her to listen to my terms."

Actually, she felt awful for scheming against them and even using the children this way. Abigail was her savior, and she had never wanted to repay her this way. But her son was everything to her, so for the sake of her son as well as Abigail's safety in the future, she had to make use of everything she had in her arsenal, which included her granddaughters, for things to go as planned.