I Am The Queen 20 Chapter 18

In a unit in Heaven's Tower just below Evangeline Heart's room, Asher Cole was sitting quietly inside his study. His face was solemn as he looked at his hands in deep thought.

"Eric Phelps, born from a commoner's family in Everland. His parents died in a car accident when he was seven. And since then, he was living in an orphanage. In his first year in high school, he left the orphanage and began doing part-time jobs. A constant honor student in high school. And after that, he went to Burberry country due to Unmei Academy's letter of recommendation. A poor part-time boy, geh! So boring!"

A handsome young man with shoulder length hair dye in red narrated until he flung the folder on the table, looking all uninterested. He raised his legs and placed them on the table as he leaned on the swivel chair, feeling entirely at home.

"Bro, why are you investigating this man? He's just ordinary. In fact, there is nothing special to him at all!!"

Asher didn't mind the man with red hair as his gaze still locked on his knuckles.

"It's precisely because he's so ordinary that makes him suspicious."

Asher mumbled, remembering what happened the morning a few days ago.

After Evangeline left that café with Eric following after, they had ambushed the guy in a dark alley and began to beat him up.

But….

Asher absentmindedly rubbed his knuckles. He could still felt the impact of his punches and kicks straight on Eric's face, but at the same time – he couldn't.

Like he was punching hollowed skin.

If that makes any sense.

"How about that orphanage?" Asher asked after a moment.

"It got burned years ago."

"How about these part-time jobs of his?"

"We've investigated it all, and they have his name on their list of employees. His clean."

Asher sighed, and then he looked at the guy with red hair opposite him.

"And… why are you here, Alexis?"

Alexis grinned boyishly. "Bro, don't tell me you hadn't miss your younger brother?! I specifically flew over here from home just so I can personally deliver your requested information to you."

"Stop delaying. What is it that you're here for?"

Asher impatiently asked as he stared seriously at his younger brother.

Alexis grin remained unmoved. "I'm here at the request of the old man to bring you back home."

"Forget it." Asher immediately reb.u.t.ted and was about to stood up when Alexis stopped him.

"It's not forever. Father and grandfather just wanted your help on something, so they want you back."

Asher closed his eyes and deeply breathed, but he remained silent.

Alexis continued. "It's best if you go back. You're fortunate that it's me in here right now… if it was big brother…" Alexis didn't continue his words when he felt a chill just thinking of his big brother.

Asher too couldn't help but s.h.i.+ver at the thought. He sighed some more before he faced his younger brother.

"Then what are you waiting for? Let's go."

Asher stood up and walked towards the door, but then he stopped when he noticed that Alexis was not moving from his seat.

"What are you waiting for? The sooner I get this done, the sooner I'll get back here. Stop wasting my time!"

Alexis slightly coughed as he swiveled his chair to face his second older brother. He tilted his head away and was pretending to roam his eyes. "Well…. You know that it's only you that they wanted… They haven't told me to return actually… Thus, I'm just going to watch your unit here for you until you get back."

Alexis played with his hair as he avoided Asher's scrutinizing gaze.

Asher pinched the gap from his brows.

"You a.s.shole! You just wanted to stick to Evangeline!"

It wasn't a secret in the family that all the three brothers were vying for their only little female cousin's affection.

Alexis frowned and finally met Asher's eyes. "SO?! What of it?! It's only fair that it should be my turn! You already have so much time staying by my cousin's side!"

"She's my cousin too! And finish your high school first before you demand to be transferred here." Asher walked towards Alexis and pinched his ear which made the latter yelped in pain.

"Now get your a.s.s moving before I beat you up!"

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"You're going to return to BlackPine?"

Asher smiled at hearing his little cousin's lovely voice. He could almost see her raising her eyebrow at him with a condescending smile adorned on her lovely adorable face which made his mood brightened.

"Yes, but it's only temporary. Dad and grandfather wanted my help with something—"

"Is it cousin?! Eva, how are ya'?! Did ya' miss me?!!"

Asher slammed Alexis face away with his palm as he blocked him from his phone while Alexis tried to struggle and did everything he could to grab his second older brother's phone.

"Is it Lex? Say hi to him for me."

"No need. He doesn't deserve any greetings from you."

"Why you—umph!"

Asher smirked when he saw his younger brother's funny contorted face between the gap of his fingers.

"Alright, I wish you safe travels then."

Asher softly smiled, but then his face turned serious.

"Evangeline…"

"Hmm…?"

"Stay away from Eric Phelps… I don't like that guy."

Evangeline chuckled on the other side of the phone before she hung up.

Asher didn't mind Alexis anymore and immediately stood up causing the latter to stumble and crushed all the way against the sofa, head first.

"You meanie!" Alexis rubbed his reddening flattened nose as he glared at Asher's back.

Asher ignored him as he dialed a number.

"D, I'll be out of the country... Yes… I don't know when I'll be back… Take care of Eva for me… Make sure that anyone that came near her will be reduced to a pulp until they're so scared that they won't even dare to lay their dirty eyes on her… I'm serious…. Report to me even the slightest detail… Take care of everything until I get back… Oh, and… watch Eric Phelps for me, report to me if you notice anything suspicious about the guy."