Fred paused, a shadow crossing his face.
"Yosef, if your mother were still here, she wouldn't want to see you like this."
With that, he bowed his head, coughing violently.
Carl approached, supporting him. "Grandpa, let's head back."
Fred nodded and walked toward the door.
Just as Carl was about to follow, he stopped abruptly.
Looking at Yosef, a handsome and refined man, a trace of worry crept onto his face.
"Family head, your health should not be aggravated by anger. Take care of yourself."
Yosef's gaze turned icy. "You don't need to play the gentle soul in front of me. Leave!"
Carl lowered his head. "You've misunderstood me."
He turned and left.
Outside, two helicopters awaited them.
Carl glanced around and spotted Natalie, her expression cold and aloof.
He approached her. "If I recall correctly, you're Miss Natalie, right?"
Natalie gave him a glance but remained silent.
Kevin's expression faltered. He knew it! She wanted to escape his brother's clutches! A pang of sorrow crossed Kevin's face. Novels mirrored reality. She'd flee, he'd chase; he'd cage her with love, wanting to keep her, but she'd struggle and be unable to break free, both ending up battered and bruised. At that thought, Kevin clenched his fists. No, he couldn't let his brother go mad with love. "Woman," a small hand tugged at Diana's dress. She looked down to see Kevin, dead serious. "Don't worry. I'll talk to my brother, make him release you. We'll go back tomorrow!" "What if your brother disagrees?" Diana asked. "I have a plan," Kevin whispered. "You'll pretend to kidnap me, use me as leverage to make my brother let you go." Diana was taken aback, then a gentle smile curved her lips. She pinched Kevin's cheek. "You mischievous kid, why are you so adorable?" Kevin blushed, feeling a surge of elation. Nestling into Dian
Her familiar voice accompanied by interference reached him. It struck John's chest, making his heart pound violently. But she had only spoken two words. The signal abruptly cut off. No more information. Trying the number again, he received an out-of-service notification. John's gaze subtly changed. Gripping the phone, a coldness emerged on his icy face. He stood up from the chair, looking at the man in military uniform in front of him. "General, we'll continue our conversation later." General Coleman nodded, "Was that call just now..." "My fiancée." John's voice was indifferent. Turning away, he walked out of the room. As soon as he stepped outside, he immediately gave orders. "Prepare the computer and equipment; I need to trace a call." Jacob was surprised. John personally tracking someone? Could it be... "John, is it news from Dian
After that, he turned and walked towards the door. Once outside, all emotions vanished from his eyes, replaced by his usual indifference. He ordered, "Gather the mercenaries, prepare the helicopter. Tonight, we depart for the vacation villa." Though the possibility was small, their location might be compromised. Meanwhile, in Rainbow City, John successfully traced Diana's phone call to that island. The island! John's cold eyes glanced at the computer screen marking the location. He turned to face General Coleman on the other side of the table. "I remember, General, you said you'd do your best if I needed help with this matter." "That's true." "Then I need the military force under your command." General Coleman hesitated for a moment, then nodded slowly. "When?" "Now." John closed the laptop, a glint in his eyes. General Coleman paused for a moment before saying, "This is our agreement wit
Good. Very good. She just apologized, and now she's running away. Did this woman really think he had a good temper?! He picked up his phone, "Capture her, if she resists... break one of her legs." Adding a final remark, "Don't take her life." At that moment, Kirin and Natalie, near the helicopter pad, received Yosef's command. They immediately responded, "Yes!" Ending the call, Natalie swiftly got on a nearby motorcycle. Kirin was concerned, "Can we catch up to her now?" "Amphibious motorboat is no match for motorcycle, and I know a shortcut. I'm confident... we can catch her!" Natalie's eyes narrowed as she revved the motorcycle, speeding away. This time, she was determined to make that woman pay! Diana, on the amphibious motorboat, enjoying the thrill, suddenly heard the roar of a motorcyclebehind her. So fast? Diana furrowed her brows slightly and, turning her h
"Are you trying to kill her?" Though phrased as a question, it carried an unmistakable certainty. Natalie's eyes widened. "I didn't! Mr. Nelson, I was just following your orders!" Yosef, with an icy gaze, stared at her. His narrow eyes sharpened like the keenest blades, dissecting her piece by piece. Natalie's gaze flickered with a momentary guilt. Yosef spoke slowly, "Natalie, you're lying." Simultaneously, the hand squeezing her neck tightened its grip. "Mr. Nelson, I'm doing this for you..." Natalie bit her lip, a hint of resentment in her eyes. "Mr. Nelson, I don't understand... she's the enemy, why treat her like this?" "Why?" Yosef spoke with a cold tone, his eyes filled with a deadly intent. "I was just..." His words trailed off as a sudden expression of pain crossed his face. Then, the hand gripping Natalie's neck loosened. He clutched his chest, a few violent coughs escap
Natalie's eyes flickered with a burning flame. This drug wasn't for just anyone. She, Kirin, and Godber were the chosen few. If the body couldn't match the drug's effects, there was only one outcome... Death! One in a thousand chance. She refused to believe Diana could survive! Natalie: This time, this bi*ch was doomed! "Even if I die, I'll slaughter you first!" Diana stood up, her voice icy. Dragging her injured leg forward, she was about to approach when she suddenly felt intense pain. Pain... Excruciating pain! Diana furrowed her brows, staggering a few steps, grabbing onto a nearby chair in agony. Rolling on the ground. As if her bones were being gnawed by ants, rendering her unable to stand. "Kill me? Haha... you probably won't get that chance!" Seeing her agonized state, a huge smile appeared on Natalie's face. Enduring the intense pai
Diana muttered, "D*mn it. It's heart-wrenching." Yosef held her, continuing toward the rooftop. As the group protected Yosef, preparing to ascend the stairs, a strong sense of hostility suddenly struck from behind. Godber turned around abruptly, witnessing a figure in the corridor racing towards them like lightning. "Mr. Nelson, you go first." Godber stepped forward, blocking the oncoming figure. The two exchanged punches, and even from a distance, the impact was palpable. Once they stabilized, Diana could finally see the comer – Xavier, unseen for a long time. "John, this time you've really tet serious." Yosef turned around, continuing towards the rooftop. "You won't get away." Diana looked up, watching Yosef's pale face. He glanced at her. "That's not necessarily true." Diana furrowed her brows. Not necessarily true? What did he mean? As she was about to inquire furt
If John were alone, he would swiftly eliminate the threat and escape. But now... Diana was here. Even if there was a one-in-a-thousand chance of putting her in danger, he wasn't willing to take the risk. "Cough, cough..." Yosef's pallid face contorted, sudden intense coughing fit seizing him. The grip on Diana loosened as a result. At that moment, Diana's expression hardened. Suddenly, she reached behind Yosef, drawing a short knife from his waist and holding it against his neck. "Mr. Nelson!" Patrick's face turned pale with shock. Yosef's eyes flickered. The icy touch against his neck gradually brought him back to awareness. "What are you doing?" "Let me go, or I'll kill you first!" Diana, enduring intense pain, struggled to maintain her composure. Yosef squinted his eyes, a hint of madness flickering in them. He seized her wrist, his lips curling into a chilling smile. "Kill me?