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
The slender man's gaze darkened as he glanced at Godber.Slowly, he replied, "At the moment, it's a bit tricky for me alone, but together... we should manage.""That's good! Mr. Hussein, if you can help me kill Yosef this time, I'll triple the commission!"At these words, the two who had been momentarily stunned by Godber's actions instantly lit up with excitement.The slender man grinned."Leave it to us."Godber tossed the man he had been holding aside as if he were discarding trash.Then, he gestured towards the two opposite him."Let's get on with it together, save me some time."The two were infuriated by his arrogant attitude.They lunged at him.The burly man had considerable strength, throwing punches aimed at Godber's vital points.But Godber dealt with him effortlessly.However, the slender man proved to be more troublesome.His agility was exceptional.He kept attackin
Kirin's expression hardened. "Or perhaps, you can't move anymore?" Morenga's smirk turned ice-cold. "Enough talk. Are you unable to move?"Kirin's patience wore thin. "Enough with the nonsense. If you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish!" With that, Morenga lunged forward, his blade flashing menacingly towards Kirin. Each strike was lethal.Despite his numbed body, Kirin swiftly dodged, but his agility was greatly reduced. In the midst of evasion, he was nicked by Morenga's blade several times.Meanwhile, Patrick observed the confrontation with concern. "Mr. Nelson, Kirin seems off. Should we send someone to assist?"Yosef nodded. "Yes." Standing in the wind, a faint glint of coldness flickered in his melancholic eyes. Kirin's condition was indeed worrisome. He signaled his guards hidden along the road, prompting them to open fire on Morenga.Forced to interrupt his attack, Morenga took cover behind a car to evade the gunfire. Patrick inquired
Could it be... there was something else, something more important that Yosef needed Voodoo Lwa for?!Calculations gleamed in Amparo's small eyes as he spoke sharply."Yosef, you must ensure my safe departure from France. Your men can follow, but they must keep a distance of one hundred meters from me and cease all firepower. Only after I board the helicopter will I release you!"Amparo's voice turned icy. "Even so, are you willing to come over and exchange hostage with me?"Yosef remained composed. "Yes."Excitement flashed in Amparo's eyes. Then, he grinned maliciously. "Seems like the Voodoo Lwa holds great importance to you... Well, to prove your sincerity, Yosef, kneel down! Kneel before me and kowtow three times, then I'll believe you!""Damn, is this fatso asking for death?"Kirin, upon hearing this, was enraged, his trembling body yearning to deliver a fatal blow to Amparo's pig-like head.Godber's expression also turned
John remained silent. Jacob answered quietly, "If her condition worsens, she will die. The Voodoo Lwa is her only chance."Yosef's eyes darkened, a storm brewing within them.John turned away, not sparing him another glance. He and his team got into their cars and drove away, taking the Voodoo Lwa with them.Yosef stood motionless in the desolate night for a long time.Then, he slowly raised his hand and brushed back the stray hair from his forehead.A soft sound escaped his throat.“Heh.”It was him.It was actually him.Diana's illness was caused by him!A look of pain appeared on Yosef’s pale face.He clutched his chest tightly, feeling a strange pain that left him disoriented.He regretted it...In over twenty years, he had never felt such regret.His selfish love had not only troubled her, but had also pushed her life to the brink!No wonder she hated him!He was desp
Jacob took the cotton swab and applied it to her wound.As soon as it touched her skin.Her leg trembled, and she let out a soft cry of pain."Ouch...""It'll be over soon, don't move."Jacob remained calm.He quickened his movements.Ivana trembled, continuously emitting painful moans.But obediently didn't move her leg.After disinfecting, Jacob applied some medicine to her wounds.When he finished, he looked up.He saw Ivana biting her lip, tears streaming down her delicate face.It was heart-wrenching.He frowned slightly.It was just applying some medicine.She cried too easily.Jacob put the medical kit aside and said calmly, "Still hurting?""Yeah.""Endure it."Jacob's expression remained neutral as he spoke in a business-like tone, "You rest here, I'll go first."Upon hearing this, Ivana lifted her head slightly.Her gaze fixed o
Carl's expression darkened. He had expected Amparo might fail, and the Voodoo Lwa would end up with Yosef. That was part of his plan. He had a backup ready for Yosef. But he hadn't anticipated John's interference."Why would Yosef willingly give up the Voodoo Lwa?" Duncan wondered."Impossible," Carl dismissed. "The Voodoo Lwa is essential for saving his life. No deal could make him give it up... unless he willingly chose to.""Why would he do that?" Duncan asked, perplexed."Have you considered why John wants the Voodoo Lwa?" Carl looked at Duncan thoughtfully. "If I'm not mistaken, it might be because Diana has a serious condition that requires it.""So, Yosef gave up the Voodoo Lwa for Diana," Carl concluded slowly.Duncan was stunned. "Boss, that's hard to believe. Yosef would sacrifice his life for a woman?""People change," Carl said with a bemused smile. "I thought it was impossible too, but now..."He let the implicatio
Doctor Myers had just turned around when Diana quickly put on her coat and followed him."I want to see Voodoo Lwa too."John hurried to catch up and gently grabbed her arm."Why are you so eager to see Voodoo Lwa?""I'm curious! Ever since the auction, I've wanted to see her. Look at that skin, those legs, that waist..."Diana's eyes sparkled. "She's simply perfect! I need to see what she really looks like."John sighed. "Voodoo Lwa is a woman.""I'm not blind!"Diana rolled her eyes at John, pushed him aside, and rushed upstairs to the third floor. John had no choice but to follow.On the third floor, Doctor Myers opened the door and stepped inside. The room was filled with a peculiar fragrance, like some kind of herbal scent. He had smelled it before, in Voodoo Lwa's blood. It was her natural scent.Hearing the noise, the woman on the bed stirred. Slowly, she peeked out from under the covers. She stared at Doct
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