"That's why the 'Mirage' has a significant presence of government forces to maintain order. The cruise ship has French military personnel, and there are official guard forces several kilometers away," Jacob clarified.
"I see," Diana mused, seemingly pondering something.
"Strange," she turned to Jacob beside her, a hint of confusion in her voice, "How do you know all this? You're John's financial director, right? Although you're family, some things you might know more about. But why would someone like you, a harmless young man, be so well-informed about such dangerous matters?"
Upon hearing her question, Jacob hesitated for a moment before adjusting his glasses. "These are things Xavier told me in private."
"Xavier?" Diana's suspicion deepened. Knowing Xavier's secret stutter, she found Jacob's detailed disclosures dubious.
"Damn, why does that guy look like he's from the Nelson family?" Mitbahl suddenly muttered, interrupting her thoughts.
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Patrick's expression turned serious."What does the Matthews family want with Voodoo Lwa?""Who knows?" Godber scratched his chin. "Maybe Diana's pregnant and weak, so they want to capture a Voodoo Lwa to consume?"Kirin glared at him. "What nonsense is that?"Godber pondered. "Or maybe they know Mr. Nelson wants the Voodoo Lwa to save his life, so they intercepted it to cut off Mr. Nelson's escape route."Kirin frowned. "That seems unlikely. Does John really need to go to such lengths to get rid of Mr. Nelson?"Godber's expression turned solemn. "That... is hard to say..."Last time Mr. Nelson took Diana away, John almost bombed that island.Although it's unclear why he didn't in the end, he's surely been holding onto that grudge.The wrath of a kidnapping his wife.It's a big one."Are we done chatting?"Yosef, who had been silent all along, spoke slowly, interrupting their conversation.His
Suddenly, Jacob felt he was overthinking.Yosef needed Voodoo Lwa to save himself.He couldn't imagine Yosef sacrificing himself for a so-called love....Godber returned promptly.In the lounge, Yosef sat on a plush sofa, holding a few pills in his hand, while Patrick handed him a glass of water.Godber hesitated slightly."Sir, is the pain starting again?""No worries," Yosef replied softly.But the faintly furrowed brows and the increasingly pallid complexion indicated that he was enduring great pain.Over the past two weeks, his physical condition had worsened, and the frequency of his pain had increased.At this rate, ordinary painkillers might not be enough.Yosef swallowed the pills and took a sip of water.Then, his deep eyes lifted to Godber as he entered."Did you find out?"Godber stood by the door, shrugging slightly.Then he gave a helpless smile."Sorr
In the center of the cage, the delicate and slender figure slowly raised her head and took a step towards the edge of the cage.Her locked hands grasped the iron bars of the cage as she tilted her head back, looking in their direction.Even from a distance, the sorrow in her eyes was palpable.Then, amidst the various gazes of the onlookers, the platform slowly descended.Diana stared intently at Voodoo Lwa, somewhat entranced.Then she felt a warmth around her waist, bringing her back to reality.John reached out, pulling her into his embrace."What are you thinking about?""Nothing..." Diana murmured, "This Voodoo Lwa seems rather pitiful, being auctioned off like an animal.""Pitiful, huh..." John's magnetic voice echoed slowly, "Things aren't always as they seem. The more seemingly vulnerable, the more dangerous they can be."Diana chuckled."So you mean, the more beautiful a woman, the more dangerous?"
John flicked her nose with his finger, then turned and got into another car with Jacob and Xavier.They soon disappeared into the night.Misoup looked puzzled."Madam, where is the boss going?""Looking for a man."Misoup: ???...Jackson drove for two hours before finally arriving at the villa.Diana had fallen asleep in the car.When she woke up, dawn was breaking, and the sky was turning pale.She stretched lazily, opened the car door, and got out.Her bodyguards behind her were bringing Voodoo Lwa out of the car.The woman wore the shackles, and her feather mask had been removed, but she covered most of her face with a headscarf, revealing only a pair of light-colored irises, making her face unreadable.Seeming very timid, the woman cautiously looked around, then lifted her head to gaze at the villa.She looked at it for a long time."Isn't it beautiful?" Diana spoke, interru
Tick.Tock.Tick-tock.Each tick seemed to nail itself into the depths of the mind, causing thoughts to float.Mandala stood in the dim room, her gaze fixed on Diana, who leaned back in the chair, her eyes closed, completely defenseless.Mandala lowered her head, a cold gleam passing through her eyes as she suppressed the urge to strangle her. Then, approaching her, she whispered, "Now, tell me, do you have an important lover in your life?""...Yes.""Describe him. What does he look like?""He... is handsome, with dark brows and deep eyes. Although he seems a bit aloof, he's actually very gentle.""Have you had happy times together?""Yes, many... He gave me blue roses, helped me choose dresses, built me a castle, and affectionately called me 'little girl'. He's cute when he's jealous..."As she listened to Diana's murmurs, a shadow passed through the eyes of the woman in the room.Mandala stared at
The gun fell from her hand to the floor.Wide-eyed, she looked at the gun on the ground.Inside the barrel, there was a thin blade inserted.It had split the barrel open!In panic, she looked at Diana by the window.A figure appeared beside her window.Then quickly jumped in.Wearing a black trench coat, hair flowing.It was Mitbahl.Mitbahl glared at her with disgust, then turned, nervously looking at Diana beside him."Madam, are you alright?"He had disagreed with madam bringing this damned woman in.If madam was even slightly harmed, the boss would definitely skin him alive when he returned!"I'm fine."Diana stood by the window and gestured towards Mitbahl. "Hold her down. I need to ask her something.""Sure thing," Mitbahl briskly approached Charlotte.Charlotte instinctively stepped back, but the shackles on her feet were heavy, causing her to stumble a few steps an
Charlotte paused.She stammered, "What do you mean?"The oppressive tone and the deathly gaze made her shiver..."John, you wouldn't really lay a hand on me because of this woman, would you?"Charlotte's face twitched, then twisted into a somewhat distorted smile."John... you can't do this to me...""We've known each other since we were kids. I should have been the one marrying you. I should have been the mistress of the Matthews family!"Tears streamed down Charlotte's face as she sobbed, filled with extreme bitterness and resentment."All these years, can't you see my feelings for you?""Don't you have even a tiny bit of care for me?!""I refuse to believe, John... that there's no affection between us, after all these years, there must be something different about your feelings for me, isn't there?"In the end, Charlotte's voice sounded almost pleading.Seeing John remain silent, she started yelli
"So fragile! She better not die before we even get on the plane!""Boss, we're just over forty minutes away from our private plane landing spot. Once we're back in Mexico, it won't matter who comes, whether it's the Nelson family or the Matthews family.""Yeah, once we're on the plane, clean this woman up and send her to my bed."Amparo licked his lips, a greedy gleam in his eyes.He had heard the auctioneer mention that the Voodoo Lwa had peculiar attributes in bed.The thought of it made him restless.He wished he could just strip the woman naked right there in the car and have his way with her.As he pondered, suddenly there was a loud "boom".The car at the front, leading the convoy, suddenly burst into flames, crashing into the roadside, rolling several times before tumbling down the hillside.Followed by a deafening explosion!Amparo's eyes widened, "What's going on?!"Before he could finish his sente
At another table, Frank sat staring at Liam in his smart suit, his brow slightly furrowed."Hey, been causing trouble lately?"Liam rolled his eyes, displeased. "No.""What's with the haircut then? Going for the military look?""My mom made me." Liam sipped his champagne. "She thought my old hairstyle looked too thug-like for Uncle John's wedding, so she took matters into her own hands.""No worries, I think this look suits you."Beside him, Rose tilted her head, looking at him with adoration."You know what? I think any look suits you, I just really like you.""Cough~"Liam choked a bit.He cleared his throat, "Don't say such things in front of everyone.""Sure, sorry~" Rose nodded obediently.Frank thought to himself, Damn. Even my bro's nephew is showing off in front of me? Can't let this slide!He turned to Jenny with a mischievous grin."Jenny, do you think my hairstyle looks good
Upon arriving, she put her hands on her hips, adopting an accusatory posture."Look at this, I left for just a moment, and you're already being targeted by women. How can I ever feel safe letting you go out?"John's deep gaze slightly lowered. "And you?"Diana looked down at the Red Rose in her hand, feeling a bit guilty."Uh..." She reached out and presented the rose to John: "It's for you."John remained silent.Instead, the little baby in his arms stretched out a hand, grabbed the Red Rose, and then happily held it in her arms.Diana chuckled, pinching the little baby's soft cheek."Oh, our Tiger likes flowers~"The little baby stretched out her short arms toward Kevin, earnestly offering him the flower.The little baby handed the flower to him!Diana was astonished."My goodness, Tiger, you can't even speak and you're already trying to win over little boys?!"Truly her daughter!Kev
Kevin pulled on his turtle shell bag strap, seriously said: "I really have to go now, remember, my name is Kevin Nelson."Saying that, he turned his head and was ready to leave."Wait a moment."Kevin stopped in his tracks, turned his head, looked at him with a complex gaze.What...Did his brother remember something, or was he reluctant to part with him?Yosef picked up a Red Rose beside him."This, take it."Kevin was somewhat surprised: "Give it to me? But I'm a man, why would you give me a rose?""It's not for you."Yosef handed the flower to him, glanced at the distant girl, and said: "It's for her."Kevin: "...I just told you, my sister has a husband and a child, are you still not giving up?"Kevin thought: Oh, no! My brother may falls again in the same place after losing his memory!"What are you talking about." Yosef interrupted his thoughts: "I didn't think about pursuing her."
Kevin let himself be led by Yosef's hand, and they both sat on the swing in front of the flower shop.Once seated, the little kid beside Yosef didn't make a sound.He wore a bowl cut hairstyle, carried a big turtle shell backpack, and lowered his head, lost in thought.Yosef occasionally glanced over at him.After a while, he couldn't remind silence any more."You..."Hearing his voice, Kevin immediately turned his head, his eyes sparkling as he looked at him.Full of anticipation.Yosef slowly opened his mouth: "This outfit... who bought it for you?""My brother, what about it?""To be honest, your brother's taste isn't great." Looking at the little one's green onesie, Yosef slightly frowned, "Ugly."Kevin: ……This outfit was something Kevin had insisted on buying for his fifth birthday.He also bought a larger size for Yosef, as matching brother outfits.Although Yosef never wore it,
Hearing this, Kevin covered his mouth: "You mean... my brother's mind is damaged?"Godber corrected: "This is called mental issues.""Isn't that the same thing?"Godber: ...It seems so.Diana frowned. "Yosef lost his memory? With so many enemies, your situation should be unfavorable now, right?"Godber: "Mr. Nelson had already anticipated this. Before completely losing his memory, he divided the remaining power of the Nelson family into three parts, assigning them to the other three members of the Nelson family to keep each other in check, while he decided to retire due to health reasons."Kirin nodded. "So, currently, apart from us and Patrick, no one else in the Nelson family knows Mr. Nelson has lost his memory, thinking he's stepping down due to health reasons."Kevin asked: "Then where is my brother now?"Kirin glanced at Diana and John beside him, hesitating whether to speak.But then he heard John calmly say: "Gri
John's voice had a lazy, sexy edge."Sleep a bit more.""...Okay."Diana turned over, adjusting to a comfortable position, leaning into his embrace.Just as she was about to drift off, she felt the hand on her waist start to move along her curves.Wherever it touched, it ignited sparks.Diana's eyes flew open, and she turned her head.Behind her, John still had his eyes closed, his expression as calm as if he were asleep.But the hand under the covers was very much awake.This beast.Diana turned around and bit his Adam's apple.John frowned slightly, then opened his eyes.His deep gaze locked onto the girl in his arms.As if capturing prey, with a wild possessiveness.Diana knew that look well.It was the same look he gave her last night.She squinted. "Again?"His response was another wave of kisses....Diana became an overnight sensation without an
Reeves turned back and glared at Morse.Wanting to say something to retort against this guy.But he found... There was nothing to say...He looked at the cold and noble man beside Diana and felt an extremely complex mix of emotions.From the moment this man appeared, he knew he had lost.Lost utterly.John slightly lifted his eyes and swept them over Reeves holding roses.Facing the man's icy and profound gaze, Reeves felt somewhat nervous.Just as he thought John would question him, he saw John casually withdraw his gaze and look at the girl beside him."Do you like it?"Reeves: ... This man actually completely ignored me!Being ignored hurt Reeves' pride even more than being questioned!It meant that this man simply didn't regard Reeves as a threat!Unable to help himself, Reeves said."Are you Miss Thompson's fiancé?"Hearing this, Morse behind him covered his eyes with his ha
Hearing this, Frank approached her and whispered, "Big sis, think it through. This guy doesn't seem too smart; having him around might lower our overall standard.""Don't worry, if you can work well in the studio, so can he."Frank: ???Reeves beamed with joy: "Then, Miss Thompson, please accept my flowers first. When I join the Blue Rose Studio, we can get to know each other better.""I welcome you to Blue Rose as a designer, but I can't accept your flowers or feelings.""Why?""Because I already have someone I love."Reeves: ......He opened his mouth slightly, then his expression fell."Who is it?"Reeves scanned the group behind Diana one by one.A bunch of top-notch handsome guys and beautiful girls almost blinded him.This...Each one was very likely!Reeves had a complex expression on his face: "May I ask impertinently, the person you like, is it a man or a woman?"Diana:
Faced with the relentless questions from the reporters, Diana remained calm.She nodded."The name Blue Rose does hold a special meaning for me. As for Reeves, I'm not familiar with him; I have nothing to say.""Miss Thompson, you're so young and accomplished; how about your love life? Do you have a boyfriend?"Hearing this, Ben immediately stepped forward."This is Diana's privacy; we refuse to answer!"The reporters were taken aback for a moment.Everyone stared at Ben wearing a hat; suddenly, excitement surged: "Isn’t this Big Star Fly? Why did he suddenly appear here?"Someone seemed to realize something."Could it be that Fly and Thompson are a couple?!""You're talking nonsense! Diana is my biological sister; stop spouting rubbish here! And this is my girlfriend!"Saying that, Ben pulled Liora over and tightly grasped her hand."This is my girlfriend; Diana is my sister, got it?!"Hearin