Shane trudged down to the first floor, where the housekeeper and the servant carefully helped him to the main dining chair.He slowly sat down. His thighs and calves had a sharp pain like pins and needles, and sore and tormented.He just walked downstairs and sat in a chair. His forehead had a thin layer of sweat because of pain and his face was also a little pale.After holding his anger and being stared at all the time, he was so upset that he picked up his spoon and berated, "Eat you breakfast!" Timothy and Rebecca hastily lowered their heads, dutifully picked up their forks, and ate their breakfast in silence.A few minutes of calm passed. Shane looked cold and began to ask questions."Rebecca, did you see Melissa yesterday?"Rebecca was stunned and swallowed the sweet and freshly baked bread in her mouth."No, when I went over there yesterday afternoon, Lyra wasn't at the villa and Melissa wasn't there either. I don't know where they went, so I came back."Snap-The moment she fi
Rebecca looked at her with confusion."Lyra, are you kidding me? How could Shane have imprisoned my mom, much less injected her with any drugs?""You don't know her well. My mom has a strange temper, and usually doesn't like to go out. Occasionally she must attend some activities and only reluctantly be invited by Shane.""Usually, she never cares about us. She's just pretty aloof anyway. And she only listens to Shane."Lyra sighed softly and patiently explained to her, "Doesn't it seem strange to you precisely because your mother only listens to Shane?""This..." Rebecca looked at her dumbfounded.She continued, "Melissa and Keith have been in a relationship for over a year. They're basically stable, but, she acknowledged the Barker family's engagement in public at the return party and became unaware of me, nor Keith, only Shane. Thinking about your mother's situation, do you feel it similar or not?"Rebecca went mute and recalled carefully.Every time when her mother appeared in a f
In addition to the pair of blue-colored noble eyes, they could not find a trace of youngster from the man's face. His skin was also much rougher than before, and he even had a beard, like an exotic middle-aged man.It seemed that he experienced a lot, and looked older.However, when looking at Lyra, his eyes were still drenched with tenderness and doting."Rara, it's been a long time."Lyra froze in place, staring at him.Almost a year had passed. She did not expect to see Anthony again. He had changed, and seemed to be much more mature and stable.After sizing him up for a while, she smiled and said, "It's been a long time, Mr. Callahan."Anthony was slightly surprised. Because of the way she addressed him, he glanced behind her at Malcolm and understood.He gently reached out and said expectantly, "After being away for so long, can... we have a hug?"Lyra didn't answer, but looked back at Malcolm.Malcolm bowed his head and did not make a statement. No one could see his look.In fro
Shane was baffled, "Which Anthony?""Just, just your brother, Anthony Callahan. He is standing in the doorway right now. He is alive!"The more Shane listened, the more his brow furrowed.He prepared to stand up.The soreness in his arms and thighs pulled him back to his seat, and he forced himself to endure the pain and ordered, "Send him in."When everyone in the dining room saw Anthony's face, all was surprised that if they saw the ghost.Rebecca was the most excited one and her eyes turned watery."Anthony, it's really you? You're not dead?"Anthony smiled slightly, "I'm tough. lucky to survive."His eyes moved to Shane and Timothy, "Shane, Timothy."Timothy nodded woodenly.Shane had little expression. He was the most subdued and calm one.He used a spoon to stir the soup in the bowl. The porcelain spoon and bowl made a crisp sound, and his tone was solemn as he questioned, "If you're not dead, why haven't you delivered a letter to us in the past year? Do you still have our famil
Anthony sat on the bed in the guest room with unease feeling in his heart.He knew Shane too well. Shane was suspicious and thoughtful, and he was afraid he won't trust him easily for tonight.With that in mind, he sent a text message to Malcolm.*The next morning, the dining room of Callahan family.Shane didn't say a word, and everyone was silent as they took their food.In the large dining room, there was only the sound of crisp dishes.No one knew how long it took before Shane said, "Anthony, now that you're back, let me just announce to the public that you're not dead. And we'll throw you a welcome party."Anthony looked embarrassed, "But Shane, Malcolm would find a way to arrest me and send me to a secret interrogation room for torture if he knows about it."Shane's defenses loosened a bit as he cogitated his nervous reaction."Don't leave the house until the party so I can guarantee your safety.""But Shane...""There is no but." Shane's face looked like as if it was non-negot
He thought resentfully. He slightly raised his blue eyes and focused on the moon outside the window.Thinking of something, he reached his hand into his coat pocket and took out a packet of powder only the size of a fingernail.His fingers gently rubbed the paper bag. No one knew what he was pondering.*Melissa finally woke up on the fourth day of treatment.Her eyes were half-opened in a weak manner, and it was rare that she did not go mad with self-harm, but was as disoriented as if her soul had been taken away.Lyra and Keith, along with Dr. Maximus, all looked nervously at her who was half leaning on the bed.Keith's eyes were red and he was holding back his excitement, "Melissa, I'm Keith, your boyfriend. Do you remember?"Melissa kept her head down, and was completely unresponsive, as if she hadn't heard him at all.Lyra got closer to her and whispered, "Do you still know me? Your best friend from Frayton orphanage."If she hadn't blinked every now and then, Lyra and Keith woul
"My mother has not been feeling well lately. It's just a small party, so I don't want to tire her out."Keira smiled adorably with false compliments, "Mr. Shane, you're so filial. The Callahan family will flourish with you at the helm.""Thanks to your kind words."Shane smiled perfunctorily.The servant who had gone up to look for Anthony soon came running back, "Mr. Shane, Mr. Anthony is not in his room. I don't know where he goes. I can't find him." Shane instantly grimaced and cursed in a low voice, "He's such a big guy. Can he disappear before the party? Hurry up and find him!""Yes yes."The servant turned back and ran.Chad and Keira exchanged glances.Seeming to realize something, Keira hurriedly changed the subject, "Mr. Shane, do you organize the party tonight by yourself? It's elaborate. Can I ask you for advice?"Chad also said, "What's wrong? Why don't you look too happy tonight?"Shane withdrew his malicious gaze and continued to smile perfunctorily.He was about to answ
"You actually try to get Lyra killed?"Shane was a little unconvinced, and the force in his hand loosened slightly.Anthony paled because of this. It was getting more and more difficult for him to breathe, and he continued to answer with confirmation, "Shane, you have not experienced the real despair. For me, as long as Malcolm can die, no matter what it costs, it is okay for me.""I love Lyra as much as I do. She ran off with Malcolm on our wedding day with determination, leaving me as a joke. I can't forgive that either.""Since they are so in love, let them be a pair of dead lovebirds."He had a miserable but bitter smile, which was a bit creepy.Shane raised an eyebrow, watched his expression and withdrew his hand, "You really are a madman, mentally distorted but that's good."He held back the unpleasant feeling and coughed gently. His face was expressionless.Shane's tone softened as he caressed his neck with the back of his hand. And Anthony's neck already had a slight red mark
She stared at Malcolm inexplicably."Honey?"Malcolm lowered his face with a jealous aura."Not going to explain about being alone in the nursery with Anthony?"Lyra stared at him with confusion, "Explain for what?"He inhaled deeply. Like a fish-bone getting stuck in the throat, his eyes were red, "You and him, alone in a room. And you guys chatted and laughed. Lyra L..."He was about to call her by her full name when he came to his senses.When they were quarrel and he shouted her name before, he always didn't end well. So, he changed his words quickly."Rara, you have a husband. How can you be alone with a single man? Did ... he do anything excessive to you? Did he ever touch your hand?"His tone was cold and heavy, but because he called her by the term of endearment, there was no fierce and vicious feeling, but rather a kind of educating his daughter.She was speechless. Their babies had been born. Why was Malcolm jealous endlessly?"What do you mean? Alone in a room with a man? Y
Anthony smiled at her from afar.His blue and deep eyes would be flooded with admiration only at the sight of her.After coming out of the interrogation room, he seemed to have gone to get a haircut and, by the way, shaved his beard.In addition to the skin that was rougher than before, his face was still as good-looking as before expect the feeling of vicissitude.Lyra stood still and watched quietly as Anthony approached her.She asked, "How do you get here?""I want to see my sister, but I didn't expect you to be there. It just so happens I went to a mall to buy some gifts after signing a bill from the National Investigation Bureau, so can I have a dinner at Lyre Spiti tonight?"Lyra thought about it and didn't refuse, "Sure, little Spencer and Momo will be very happy if they know they are going to see their godfather." Anthony smiled with satisfaction.He always smiled in front of Lyra, and his emotions were always the most genuine.Lyra: "I heard from Rebecca that you got beat up
Lyra was caught up in memories.Orphanage, husband's family...Why did she feel a little familiar with that?With suspicion, she sat down again next to Melissa and clutched her hand that was not in a infusion, "Melissa, do you remember your last name?"Melissa's lips were pale. She smiled and looked at her gently, "What is wrong with you? How can I not remember my last name? Back at Wright Street in Frayton, I was picked up by the old director of orphanage. The director said I would smile when I saw people. And I looked sweet. She gave me the name Melissa, and the last name is same with her. That's Walsh."Lyra's expression froze and she looked to Keith who was next to her.Keith was also stunned. He got up from the bed and grabbed Melissa's wrist, asking incredulously, "Melissa, what happened to you? Your last name is not Walsh anymore. It's Callahan. You're the fifth daughte of the Callahan family. Esther Callahan is your original name. Do you remember?"Melissa pulled her wrist bac
Anthony: "Okay, I'll be quick and not make it difficult for you."He turned around and went inside the secret interrogation room again.Guided by two soldiers, they walked through the long corridor to the door where Shane was being held.The iron door was opened. The first thing that came into view was red color. Shane was covered in blood, pale, and dripping with cold sweat. His hands were hanging backwards to an iron hook on the roof. This was the National Investigation Bureau's usual means of torment.He had known Shane for so long. Shane always looked proud to be unbeatable. It was the first time for Anthony to see him be miserable in this way.To say he was not happy was a lie.After all, Anthony never felt like he, himself was a good guy.Hearing the sound of clear footsteps, Shane lifted his eyes with difficulty and snorted softly with his weak voice, "I guessed you'd come. Anthony, did you think you'd won?"Anthony laughed and did not hide his feelings, "It's rare to see you s
Shane's expression froze.The redness on his left cheek did not affect his good-looking appearance.He looked similar to Anthony, with the color of their pupils being the biggest difference.Anthony's blue eyes were like starry gemstones, rendering people feel that he was an exotic prince. He was exquisitely handsome, both in righteous and evil way.Shane's pupils were dark brown. He looked sharp, handsome and righteous.But it was his appearance that made people have the illusion of justice.He laughed like a madman and didn't answer the question, "A loss is a loss. High-order Prison is the kind of place where I'll go crazy if I need to stay there for the rest of my life. Malcolm, just kill me." "Do you want to die so badly?"Malcolm let go of his collar and took a wet tissue to wipe his hands haughtily."This is not your choice. The charge of matricide is not light. If you refuse to confess, I will find it out. If you really did it, even if you have to be executes by shooting, befor
Malcolm looked collected as if he was sure to win.He glanced at Chad, who was taking notes next to him, and instructed him to record every word as much as possible.Chad nodded.Tom began to explain, "Mr. Shane did imprison Mrs. Callahan and Miss Melissa. He purchased a batch of drugs on Dark Net. You have two. But I do not know the specific name of the drugs and the way of operation. I only know that Mr. Shane initially imprisoned Mrs. Callahan and administered the drugs to her in order to get the power of Callahan family.""Because of the full support of the Combs' Group, Mr. Shane could snatch the power from the hands of his brothers. Mr. Shane has said since his father brought back Mr. Anthony and asked to have Mr. Anthony's name in the family tree, Mrs. Callahan had some mental problems. So he gave her some drugs. It would not be discovered by anyone ..."Chad snorted lightly as he felt angry about what he said."He did hide it quite well. Since he got the power, it had not been
In the office of the National Investigation Bureau.Malcolm was reviewing the recent interrogation testimony of everyone.Levi knocked on the door and came in, standing at the open space in front of his office table."Mr. Malcolm."Malcolm didn't even raise his head, remained rea the testimony sheet in his hand, and inquired with his low tone, "What for?"Levi had his hands clasped behind his back, "Mr. Malcolm, you've been locking Mr. Shane in the interrogation room for two days. He is, after all, the deputy director. And recently he had an accident at home. His mother ...""Cut the crap." Malcolm gave him an impatient look, "If you can't explain what you're here for in five sentences, prepare for the devil training in my office this afternoon."Levi was flabbergasted.The last time when Shane was left in Malcolm's office and tortured for an afternoon, he knew exactly what happened, and it was him who carried Shane back to the Callahan Residence afterwards. For this kind of torture,
Malcolm's eyes looked deep and he didn't say a word.He waited for the entire seventh team of soldiers to finish searching and come down to report."Mr. Malcolm, no significant findings in Shane Callahan's room.""Mr. Malcolm, nothing found on the top floor either.""Mr. Malcolm ..."Malcolm listened quietly to the report, but his eyes were quietly looking at the servants and bodyguards in the garden, as well as the butler.Tom had the calmest and most relaxed expression when he heard the report of all the searches, as if he had expected this result.Malcolm narrowed his cold eyes and tentatively continued his order, "Everyone searches the garden and the small backyard of Callahan Residence again. No detail is to be missed."Tom lowered his head slightly and tightened his palms. Knowing what was going on in the backyard, he tightened his palms instinctively.Malcolm keenly noticed his strange reaction and said nothing, taking Chad and Ted himself and checking the garden and the small
"Yes, I understand. Don't worry, bro."The two went back to the White Mansion together and then split up in the winding alley.Chad went back to his villa, where Keira was probably cooking dinner and waiting for him to come home.Malcolm went back to Lyre Spiti. He had made it a habit to make a meal for Lyra to enjoy together before she came home.Lyra was busy with the Lloyd's Corp and was helping Keith with Melissa's treatment.Knowing exactly what Melissa had been attacked with, the doctor in the lab would be better able to prescribe the right medicine for her, but after all, it was a neurological disease and the treatment period was longer.After half an hour or so, Lyra came home.Malcolm finished cooking just in time and put the last dish on the table.The two finished their dinner in harmony and sweetness.Before going to bed, Malcolm went to the bathroom to take a shower.Lyra saw that his shirt which was casually thrown in the corner of the bed, and went over to help him pack