Chapter 26

He had no intention of pissing Daniella off, but it just so happened that he was on her bad side throughout the remainder of their relationship.

“Don’t worry, Samuel will arrange an airtaxi for tomorrow morning, okay?” Marcus reassured her that she would see her daughter the next day, as they would follow her to Oslob quickly.

She wasn’t sure whether what he said would alleviate her concerns. “Inform me, Marcus. Was it your idea to take the children away?” she queried, although he hoped not, lest she be very disappointed.

It was all Ortega’s idea. Daniella was already prejudiced against him, and it would only serve to further isolate them, but there were times when he needed to be selfish.

“No, that was Alexander’s suggestion.”

“You’re a liar,” she stated.

“I am saying the truth, Daniel.” He explained and pleaded with the woman to pay attention