Upon hearing such a title, Enzo was so infuriated that he almost fell backwards, but his happiness outweighed his anger.
He hugged Roderick tightly, "You devil, I missed you so much!"
Roderick stiffened and quickly pushed the person away, "Don't ruin my reputation!"
Enzo rolled his eyes and said, "Both of us are halfway in the grave, why do we care about this?" As he spoke, he prepared to pounce.
Roderick pushed the person away again, "Disrespectful to the elderly!"
Enzo was speechless.
Zoey had gotten used to their love-hate relationship, and if it wasn't like that, it meant that they had fallen out.
But being able to see such a scene again, she was happy.
Roderick glanced at Zoey and Russell, "You two, come in."
Gilberto, who was not called out, naturally went back to his own room.
He made a phone call, his eyes filled with gloom, "Why are they still alive?"
"Sorry boss, that old man changed the password
The warm yellow light illuminated the room.The two people on the bed held each other tightly.Zoey lay on Russell's chest and said, "Russell, both the Venomous Worm and your illness would be cured."Russell gently caressed her thin back, "I knew."Zoey suddenly looked up at him and asked, "Are you thinking about separating from me again?"Watching the girl's eyes turn red, Russell felt a pang of heartache. "No, after going through life and death, all I want is to be with you every moment. Zoey, I'm sorry, can you forgive my previous thoughts?""No good," Zoey pouted. "Ever since you had this idea, I have felt very insecure, always thinking that you would leave me at any moment.""Sorry..."Zoey covered the man's mouth and said, "I don't want to hear you say sorry."Russell kissed her palm and moved away, "My bad, can we not talk about it anymore in the future?""What if you said it again?""Then may I be s
Oakhedge was an ancient city with a rich cultural heritage.When Zoey and the other three arrived, the lights were already on, and everywhere was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, giving off an ancient and nostalgic atmosphere.They went to the reserved hotel, placed their backpacks in the room, and then took a taxi to the most distinctive Flower Street.In the past, Oakhedge was not commercialized, and people's lives were very traditional. In recent years, due to its beautiful scenery, more and more people have come here for tourism. Therefore, the government started encouraging everyone to do some small businesses. Eventually, a street was named Flower Street.This street was three kilometers long, with shops on both sides hanging big red lanterns. There were people in ancient costumes standing in front of the doors, trying to attract customers. There were also many stalls in front of the shops, with vendors shouting to catch the attenti
When Zoey and Russell found Enzo, they were having a blast slurping stinky fish soup at the shop.Zoey felt that stinky fish soup was really delicious, but she really wasn't used to the smell.She stood at the door and waved, "Master, come out quickly!"Enzo's eyes lit up and his mouth puffed up, "Did you two come looking for a taste?"Russell slightly turned his body while holding the child, and only then did Enzo notice the child in his arms.He knew something was wrong, so he quickly took a few bites, drank the soup in big gulps, wiped his mouth, and ran out."Where did the child come from?"Zoey said, "The candy got stuck in his airway after saving it in front of the wonton shop. He spoke in Mirland language, and he wants you to translate it."Enzo pinched the little boy's hand and asked him in Mirland language how he was doing.The little boy remained silent, said a sentence, and then closed his eyes again.Z
Mirland is thirty kilometers away from Oakhedge.The first twenty kilometers could be driven, but the last ten kilometers had to be walked because it was a dense forest that had never been exploited.The Oakhedge government used to want to carry out the mining as well, but the Mirland people always found ways to cause trouble for the construction team.Either the workers suddenly contracted various illnesses, or the construction equipment experienced different malfunctions.Over time, the construction units also dared not take on the job, and the government also understood that this was the tactic of the Mirland people. They were also afraid of getting into trouble, so they abandoned the idea of mining Mirland.In the morning, Zoey and the others finished breakfast and then packed a van to go to Mirland.The drivers were quite talkative, and they started chatting with Enzo, who was sitting in the passenger seat, shortly after getting in the
"Bound Worm?"The old woman was taken aback, "The worm raiser could solve it."Roderick said, "We are also unsure who worm raiser is, are there any other methods?"The old woman thought for a moment, "To undo the Bound Worm, three conditions are required. First, the Venomous Worm must be a Golden Worm; second, undoing the Bound Worm requires the use of one's own blood, which is very harmful to the body, and no one is willing to do so; third, a fresh human heart is needed, which must be dried and ground into ashes. All three conditions are indispensable. Only Lilliana has the Golden Worm in the entire Mirland."Roderick squinted his eyes and asked, "Are you sure only Lilliana had it?"The old woman sighed heavily and said, "I know you doubt my words and fear that I am saying this just to make you go and save Lilliana. There is no need, I never counted on you four outsiders to be able to save Lilliana. After all, Blackmere Village and Butteriron Vill
Enzo ran over excitedly and handed over the grass in his hand, saying, "I recognize this grass, it can paralyze people's nerves, and it is very effective."Roderick took it and glanced at it, "You are somewhat useful."Enzo was speechless.Zoey pondered for a moment, pinching the grass. "So, we will do it like this when the time comes..."Roderick and Enzo fell into silence after listening.Zoey said, "This was the best way. Don't worry, I had absolutely no problem with my skills."At that moment, Russell approached them while holding Alberto.From a distance, Zoey thought that Russell was good at holding babies. In the future, when they have children, Russell will definitely be a good father.Russell approached and said, "Master said we might be able to make use of this kind of grass."Zoey nodded and explained the plan to him.Russell frowned, "This idea is good, it reduced certain risks, but I will replace you
The village was particularly lively, but for Lilliana on stage, the imprisoned Esterden Village, and Zoey, the laughter and joy were particularly grating.The kind of happiness built upon the suffering of others was shameful.I already have enough of my own, but still want to invade others', which is no different from being a robber or bandit.Zoey walked briskly, determined to rescue Lilliana and Esterden Village tonight.At this moment, a tall man blocked Zoey's way. He reeked of alcohol, swaying as he spoke something.Zoey felt that he must have been drunk, but she still kept her head down, afraid that the man would notice her flushed face.She was about to bypass him, but she didn't expect the man to grab her arm and try to hug her.Zoey lifted her gaze, her eyes cold and fierce. She pricked the man's neck with a needle held between her fingertips.The man instantly widened his eyes, his body stiffened, and his mouth couldn
On a pitch-black night, the sound of cicadas filled the air, disturbing and unsettling those who heard it.People from three villages gathered here, and the atmosphere was tense for a moment.Lilliana told Zoey, "The man with the big beard is Milton Nielsen, the chief of Blackmere Village, and the other one with braided hair is Tyler Cooley, the chief of Butteriron Village."The village chief of Blackmere Village had a fierce and intense look, with a strong aura of hostility.He pointed at Zoey and said in broken language, "You dare to trespass into my territory, and even killed my son. Now you want to set my slave free! You deserve to die!"Zoey's lips curved with a mocking arc, "No one is born to be anyone's slave, you have no right to detain, control, and judge others!""Survival of the fittest is the natural norm, Esterden Village is a backward village where the residents are all lower-class people, and being backward means being subject
Madeleine looked at her with a meaningful smile and said, "There were many opponents, please teach me more."She prepared to go back and study the role carefully, aiming to make some changes and convince the director to cut that scene.At that moment, Kristian walked over with his assistant Bryan."Congratulations on getting the role of the female lead."Madeleine inwardly sneered, as this was already a settled matter.If it weren't for Tiffany causing trouble, we wouldn't have gone through it again.Perhaps Tiffany was so confident because she relied on Kristian's influence.She felt nauseous with all the insincere congratulations now.However, he had just helped her with the testimony, and with so many people present, she couldn't just embarrass him in front of everyone.Tiffany walked up to Madeleine and said, "Kristian, what about my role as the second female lead?"Kristian didn't give her an extra glance and looked directly at Madeleine, "Your earring is in my car, do you want t
Madeleine pressed her temples and spent the night in a daze, dreaming about Kristian.Seeing herself and Karter trending, she let out a sigh.These paparazzi really have nothing better to do. They can even create rumors just from having a meal.She called her agent Makenzie and as soon as the call was connected, she heard a woman's roar on the other end."My ancestor, why did you only call back now?"Madeleine quickly moved the phone half a meter away from her ear, "Lower your voice, it's too loud.""Did you see the news?""I saw it, it was just high school classmates having a meal, the media always likes to stir up trouble. I have nothing to hide, I'll just find someone to handle the public relations."Makenzie felt a headache, "The company had already dealt with it, but rumors spread like wildfire. You better post a tweet to clear your name."Madeleine sighed, "Fine, I'll finish getting ready and then send it.""You send it now!" Makenzie was absolutely furious, "You have such a ner
Madeleine saw Tiffany talking to Kristian with a sweet smile on her face, and her heart felt sour.Although she managed her facial expressions well, she was still caught by Karter, who suggested changing restaurants for dinner.Madeleine did not refuse, she nodded in agreement.The two of them left the restaurant, and Karter asked Madeleine what she wanted to eat.Madeleine had lost her appetite, everything she ate tasted the same. She looked up and saw the restaurant across the street, "Let's go to that one."Karter noticed her desolation and took her with him.When ordering, he also noticed that her mind was elsewhere."Do you like Kristian?" Karter asked directly.Madeleine suddenly lifted her gaze, "Did you figure it out?"Karter sighed lightly, "Your expression said it all. But it seems like Kristian has someone by his side now. That woman seems to be quite famous."Madeleine nodded, "Her name is Tiffany, the queen of variety shows.""You are beautiful and have a good personality
Kristian's hand holding the knife and fork paused, he lifted his gaze to the person opposite him, looking displeased, "Were you following me?"Tiffany's lips curved into a beautiful smile, "Of course not, I came here with my friends. I saw you and Deegan Adkins eating here earlier and didn't want to disturb you. But when he left, I thought it would be a good opportunity to say hello to you."Kristian looked at her and found it difficult to swallow the food. He decided to put down his knife and fork and leaned back against the back of the chair."Now that you have said hello, you can leave."Tiffany, with a smile on her lips as if she couldn't see the man's annoyance, said, "Kristian, we have known each other for many years. Do you remember how I used to follow you like a shadow, but you always had a cold face? However, what you said that day was really hurtful, and I don't think liking you is something unreasonable. If you don't like me, you can just say it, and I won't bother you any
The next evening at half past five, a black Bentley parked in front of the ornate gate of the Keller's manor.The bodyguard called and said he had seen a suspicious vehicle.After hearing about this, Madeleine called Karter on the phone, and he answered quickly."Is the car parked at the entrance yours?"Karter lightly hummed, "I arrived a bit early."Madeleine stood by the French window, holding her phone and chuckled softly, "It's okay, I'll have the bodyguard open the gate for you, come in.""Okay."After hanging up the phone, Madeleine immediately called the bodyguard to have Karter's car driven in.She sat in front of the dressing table and started putting on makeup. After all, she was a public figure, so she had to put on a light makeup before going out.At the same time, Karter had entered the Keller Manor.Tabitha looked up and down at the polite and handsome man. She waved her hand and said, "Please have a seat."After thanking, Karter sat on the sofa, with Tabitha, Danielle,
Russell didn't know where a black scarf appeared from, and he blindfolded Zoey with it."Don't open your eyes and look, I will show you the gift in a moment."Zoey closed her eyes and felt the living room lights go out, everything was in darkness.At that time, human senses were infinitely magnified.Russell's footsteps faded away, and soon after, soft footsteps could be heard again, as if someone was walking on tiptoe."Russell? What were you doing?"Her eyes moved, wanting to take them off and look, but her wrist was grabbed by someone."Wait a moment."Zoey pursed her lips and smiled, "What's the matter? Why so secretive?""Okay, you take it off yourself."Zoey couldn't wait to take off the scarf, and the moment she saw Russell, she burst into laughter.Afraid of waking Layne up, she quickly covered her mouth.She cleared her throat and held back a laugh as she watched the man dressed in a maid outfit. His long legs were clad in black stockings, and he walked on tiptoes, wearing a
Russell took Zoey and Layne back to the apartment.The first thing I was supposed to do after returning was to give Layne a bath, but the little one insisted on opening the gift box first.He sat on the carpet next to the living room sofa, sitting in the pile of gift boxes, and began to unwrap them.Russell and Zoey sat on the couch, watching him, their lips curved with joyful smiles.Layne opened a blue package box, opened the lid, and inside were four keys and a note.He picked up the note and read, "Uncle wishes you a happy birthday. This is the key to Windy Garden, a total of four sets of houses, living in adjacent doors, very convenient. Uncle will give you a set of houses every year from now on."Layne exclaimed, looking at Russell and Zoey, "So by the time I turn thirty, does that mean I will have thirty houses?""It seems like I can finally lie down!" Layne continued unwrapping the gift, muttering to himself, "Uncle really lacks creativity, giving me a house every year as a bi
After Madeleine returned to the banquet hall, she felt heavy-hearted. She sat on the intricately carved chair, pursing her lips.She just found it funny that someone who had once harshly rejected her was now coming back to bother her just because of one unexpected night.Kristian was convinced that she still liked him, thinking that all he had to do was snap his fingers and she would obediently sleep with him.Madeleine felt that her dignity had been trampled upon, and she couldn't help but clench her hand holding the tall glass.Why was he so certain that she liked him?Why couldn't she get close to Karter?Why did he want to restrict her social life and personal freedom?He didn't let her do anything, but she insisted on doing it!What did Karter say about her not being sincere? How did he know?Although there is nothing between her and Karter now, but in case there is something, why can't Karter be sincere to her?Doesn't Madeleine deserve to be liked or loved by someone?Just then
When Kristian returned to the Rosario Manor, he saw Laurel sitting on the sofa as soon as he entered the door, with Tiffany massaging her legs beside her.He immediately turned around to leave, but was stopped by Laurel."Kristian!"Kristian paused, took a deep breath, and glanced sideways. "Didn't you say you were feeling uncomfortable in your heart? Since Tiffany is here, I feel relieved."Tiffany looked at Laurel with a face full of grievances, and Laurel patted her hand, indicating her to relax.Laurel got up and her seventy-year-old body looked strong. She walked quickly to Kristian's front and blocked his way."Grandma, I haven't seen you for a long time, I miss you so much. Can you have dinner with me before you leave, please?" Laurel pleaded with a longing expression.Even so, Kristian still wanted to refuse.Just as he was about to speak, Davian came down the stairs and said, "Stay and have dinner."Kristian dared not defy Davian, so he had to stay.Laurel hummed and said, "I