You're Out Daddy

Chapter 617

Over at DX Group, the shutter of an inconspicuous factory rolled down as a car pulled inside.

Subsequently, two men alighted from the vehicle.

“Let's go,” Dave said, looking at Kenneth.

The latter pondered for a moment and eventually followed behind him.

They then entered an elevator, and after Dave placed his finger on a fingerprint scanner, the elevator

began to descend.

“Well? Does it feel familiar?” Dave asked.

Kenneth shook his head in response. “There have been some big changes, but I'm surprised you guys

retained the location of the base.”

“This place holds a sentimental value for everyone. That's why we didn't move.”

At that, Kenneth buttoned his lips.

“We're all awaiting your return,” Dave voiced.

Once again, Kenneth glanced at him but said nothing.

It was then the elevator came to a halt.

As the doors slid open, a modern and hi-tech place soon came into view. It formed a stark contrast to

the exterior of the factory.

There was an abundance of workstations and computers scattered throughout the space, and multiple

screens were hung on the walls.

Most importantly, ten or so people stood outside the elevator.

Kenneth was stunned to see them.

Conversely, Dave quirked the corner of his lips into a smile and said, “Let's go.”

Slowly, Kenneth stepped out of the elevator.

The faces that were once familiar to him turned to look in his direction.

Just as he walked forward, they greeted him in unison, “Welcome back, Boss.”

Kenneth looked at them, not quite knowing what to say at the moment.

Thereafter, memories of the past began playing in his mind like scenes in a movie.

Dave stood aside and continued to look on in silence as Kenneth gradually made his way down the

steps and arrived in front of the group of people.

A complicated look crossed Kenneth's eyes as he looked at them.

None of them piped up, merely exchanging glances with one another. Nevertheless, silence spoke

volumes.

A moment later, a smile spread across Kenneth's face.

He took a step forward and enveloped the two men who stood at the front of the group in an embrace.

“It's been a long while.”

Following that, the rest of them swarmed over and surrounded him.

“Boss!”

“Boss!”

They called out to him.

Looking at the men, Kenneth remarked, “Right now, I'm no longer your boss.”

“No, you'll always be our boss,” said the two men, echoing one another.

Gratified, Dave took in the scene with a smile touching his lips.

Kenneth continued embracing the men and only released them after a few moments. “How's

everything? Are you all doing all right?” he queried.

“Everything's fine. We just miss you, that's all.”

“That's right, Boss. You finally came back to see us.”

“When one leaves DX Group, one may never return. That's a rule, and I can't break it,” said Kenneth.

“Dave got rid of that rule after you left. We've all been waiting for your return.”

Hearing that, Kenneth turned around to look at Dave. The latter arched a brow, explaining, “You know

I'm not a stickler for rules.”

“You're being irresponsible toward DX Group.”

“You're right. I'm not a competent leader, so what do you say? Would you like to consider coming back

and assuming your former position?” Dave raised a brow, evidently having no qualms about

relinquishing his position to his former leader.

Words eluded Kenneth.

In the next second, the rest of the men began to cheer, “Come back, Boss!”

When Kenneth heard their shouts, he turned to look at them and replied, “Dave doesn't fancy the rule,

but I was the one who made it a rule in the first place. Therefore, it can't be broken. I've left DX Group,

and that's that.”

“Boss...”

“Also, I'm not your leader anymore. Dave is. You should all get used to that,” added Kenneth.

They stared at him, momentarily at a loss for words.

Just then, Dave stepped forward and chimed in, “I don't like it when they address me as 'Boss.' In my

opinion, it sounds crude, and I'd much rather they address me by my name, Dave.”

“That's right! Boss, you're always going to be our boss, and Dave is Dave. Neither of you is

replaceable. Isn't that right, boys?” one of the men who stood at the front of the group uttered.

The other men echoed those sentiments and responded in unison, “Yeah!”

While Kenneth was stumped for words, Dave suggested, “Our boss has just returned, and he isn't used

to the environment here. Why don't we take a stroll down memory lane and remind him how we used to

do things?”

“Sure!” the men replied. They then surged forward and lifted Kenneth, throwing him in the air.

Laughter erupted in the place right then, and Kenneth's heart was eventually softened by the cheery

moment.

He looked at Dave, who was laughing at the side, and said, “What about Dave, boys?”

Dave was taken aback as several men dashed toward him.

Seeing that, he instantly voiced, “You know I don't like that.”

The men exchanged looks with one another, not uttering a word.

“Go on. Have fun with your boss,” Dave instructed in a low voice, his domineering aura resembling that

of a true leader.

Nonetheless, a second later, three men stepped forward and lifted him.

After joining the crowd, Dave was thrown in the air.

They were all nearing their thirties, but at that moment, the pure bliss and happiness they felt made

them smile as if they had returned to being teenagers.

At that moment, the commotion attracted the attention of the rest of the people who were busy working.

They all had faint smiles plastered on their faces when they saw the lively scene. Nonetheless, their

gazes did not linger for long, for they quickly returned to their work.

It took a while for the little moment of fun to dampen.

As Kenneth was in the midst of catching up with them, the door swung open, and in came a woman

who appeared to be in her twenties. Seemingly a university student, she was youthful and beautiful.

Her gaze landed on Kenneth as soon as she entered the room, a look of delight manifesting in her

eyes. Subsequently, she made her way toward them.

“Dave,” she called.

Dave turned around and froze for a second, surprised to see the woman. “Alexia, why are you back?”

“I've completed my mission,” said the woman named Alexia.

“So soon?”

She nodded in acknowledgment and shifted her gaze toward Kenneth.

Dave caught on almost immediately. “You want to meet your savior, huh?”

Alexia nodded once more, her eyes sparkling.

“You're pretty well-informed,” said Dave.

“No, it's just a coincidence that I happened to come back at this time.”

She could have fooled anyone else, but he was not one to be easily deceived.

Dave nodded in response. “All right, but I have to remind you, he already has a family of his own. You

should mind your distance.”

Stunned, Alexia took a moment to register his words. “He... got married?”

“How do I put this... Well, it's a long story. They aren't married yet, but they have everything and more

to be considered a family.”

She did not understand what Dave was saying.

Just as she was pondering, he added, “You'll understand later on.”

With that, Alexia nodded in response.

“Go on,” Dave urged.

Immediately, she strode toward Kenneth.