Cayenne was busy buying lots of things of the kids. She made sure that each of them will get the same number of items to avoid the others feeling jealous or aggrieved. She bought a plastic envelope for each of them so that they will have something to place their things and make it neat and clean.
She was busy buying things while some other people were busy stalking her. Natsu and Diana were now stalking her for different reasons. One wanted to stop her from taking any inheritance while the other wanted her to become his lover. Natsu was obviously lusting after Cayenne even though his niece, who once had an incest relationship with him, died not long ago.
The bodyguards were vigilant and even the slightest change of expression from the crowd make them think too much. They were very careful when it comes to Cayenne because they knew how precious she was, not just to Stefan but to Jillyanna and to Reuben as well. She's connected to a lot of people who will be deeply hurt if something happens to her.
Diana pretended to buy things as well but Cayenne saw her immediately. Although their eyes met, Cayenne didn't say anything and tried her best to avoid the woman. She now knew that Diana was her cousin but she didn't have the slightest bit of intention to acknowledge her.
Diana was observing Cayenne and she could tell the displeasure on her face. She knew that Cayenne didn't want to see her. They've met twice before and they always parted in bad blood. She's wondering what Cayenne's reaction would be if she knows they're related.
"If I remember correctly, you're Cayenne Ardolf, right?" Diana questioned while picking up a pen from the table.
Cayenne corrected her and her tone wasn't friendly at all. "Cayenne Ardolf-Dumrique. Why?"
"I am just curious about your mother. You see, you look so much like my aunt when she was younger but she disappeared all of a sudden. Our whole family is wondering if you knew her."
"My mother is actually dead and she didn't tell me anything about her family and I have no intention of looking for them either. I don't need them."
"Yup. They can just disappear from my life. I don't have space and time to entertain them."
Diana was stunned to hear this reaction and even though she was pleased that Cayenne didn't want them, she was also upset that someone actually didn't need them.
"If your mother is really my long-lost aunt, you will receive part of the family's inheritance. Why don't you come with me and do some test to figure it out?"
Cayenne put down the notebook and she felt like she's having a déjà vu with the woman in front of her. Even so, she remained calm and finally put a smile on her lips. "Even if my mother is your aunt, I don't care. Inheritance? You can have all of it. I don't want to be part of your family.
And I will never ever show you where my mother's body is buried."
"That's fine, too. I can still find it without your help."
"Go ahead." Cayenne challenged her. "If I found something has happened to my mother's remains, I will blame it on you even if you're not the one who did it. I will fight you to death and make sure that no one from your family lives."
"Can you even fight?"
"Nope." Cayenne answered instantly. "But I know a lot of people who can. And your family? They're nothing but ants in their eyes. So, try me and I will start with your sister."
"Are you crazy?! We're blood related. How can you be cruel?" Diana made sure to shout in a loud voice, letting other people hear and see Cayenne's true colors.
Surprisingly, Cayenne remained calm and collected. She wasn't showing any signs of panic or anxiety. Her voice wasn't loud or low, just enough for others to hear without her spending so much effort. "I didn't know we are related with a super-duper rich Rule family of City C. My mother died due to tuberculosis. We don't have money and we can't pay for her hospital bills and medications.
If we're family, why did you let my mother die?"
Whispers from other shoppers erupted inside the stores and soon, many people have become interested of Cayenne's birth once again. Reuben told the reporters during press conference that Cayenne has a very complicated birth story and now, they felt it's true.
"Ms. Rule, I don't know anyone from your family. Don't just go and acknowledge me as your relative. You'll be deemed cruel by the whole world if you keep pressing me."
Diana grit her teeth and left the store in a hurry. Thankfully, she didn't get any physical and harmed Cayenne or the bodyguards would've acted against her as well.
Natsu was watching not far from them and heard what Cayenne said. She looked so pretty and kind but in truth, she's also a fighter who keeps her ground and values her family so much.
'Oh my. I really want her to become my bride.' Natsu thought and licked his lower lip while watching Cayenne's pretty face. 'How should I deal with her bodyguards?'
He was lost in thought and before he realized it Cayenne's gone with her bodyguards. He was so busy thinking that he didn't notice she was done buying things.
Cayenne left the store and went to buy some clothes for the kids. She didn't know their size so she called Justin who was currently studying with Daisy in the living room.
At four, she finished buying things and was about to go back to pick up Stefan from work when she met with Luiz and his classmates.
"Sis. What are you doing here?" Luiz asked when he noticed that Stefan wasn't with her.
"I bought some stuff for the kids. How about you guys?"
"We're planning to throw a surprise birthday party to Teacher Chan and we're currently looking for her birthday gift." Sean responded to Cayenne.
"Really? When is her birthday?" Cayenne asked because she wanted to buy a gift as well.
"Three weeks from now."
"I see. Then, I'll let you guys do what you want. I'll have to pick up my husband from work. You all take care of yourselves."
Cayenne waved her hand at them and thought of what gift she should give. She was running out of time so she decided to buy a gift some other time. For now, it's time to go and get her husband.
Just like Cayenne, Natsu also crossed path with Luiz. When he saw him, his heart suddenly turned cold and he instantly forgot Cayenne. His revenge still held so much space in his heart compared to his lust for her.
'Wait. Why don't I use this little guy to get her? Hahaha. Why didn't I think of that before?' And so, Natsu finally found a way to get Cayenne to his side.