Without another word, Carl walked out of the orphanage grounds. Outside, two black SUVs were waiting silently. As he approached, a man stepped out of the front vehicle and opened the back door for him.
Carl slipped inside the car, the door closing behind him with a quiet click.
The moment Carl got into the car, his expression hardened, his usual calm giving way to a cold, calculating look.
"Did we get news from Mexico?" he asked, his tone icy.
Seated next to him, Doom replied, "Yosef got to Mexico. He teamed up with Pablo and wiped out Amparo's former men. Natalie was injured and fled, but they didn’t have time to get Mutoto out."
Carl's face grew even darker. "I warned Fabinho to keep an eye on the opposition’s movements. That idiot didn’t listen to me!"
After Amparo’s downfall, his lieutenants had turned on each other, each vying for control. Carl had backed Fabinho, the strongest faction leader, hoping he would be a valuable ally. But Fab
After Ivana spoke, the air fell silent for a moment. After a while, John's low voice broke the silence."Get out."The words carried a deep, chilling intensity. The man's dark eyes flashed with layers of coldness, making the air feel icy."Get out!" he commanded again.Ivana shuddered in fear, standing frozen in place. She turned to look at Doctor Myers beside her, seeing his legs trembling, looking even more frightened than she was.Ivana, mustering all her strength, grabbed Doctor Myers and pulled him out of the room. The two of them stood outside the door for a while before they finally calmed down.Ivana's eyes filled with tears. "Did I... should I have put it more gently?"Doctor Myers leaned against the wall. "No matter how gently you put it, for Mr. Matthews, Ms. Thompson is everything."He let out a long sigh. If Ivana hadn't dragged him out just now, he might have wet his pants from fear. At his age, that would have be
Diana pushed aside her worries, pulled back the light blanket, and opened her arms to John.“Sweetheart, help me up.”John approached and, placing his hands under her arms, lifted her like a child. Diana clung to him, yawning as she nestled into his embrace.“Help me change clothes,” she instructed.“Of course,” John responded. He sat on the bed, placing Diana on his lap and holding her gently by the waist. Turning his head, he couldn’t resist leaning in to take in the scent of her skin.“Hehe…” Diana giggled.“What’s funny?” John asked.“It tickles,” she said, nuzzling against him. “Sweetheart, do you ever get annoyed with how clingy I am?”“Never,” John replied with a gentle smile. He was overjoyed by her affection, and the thought of being annoyed never crossed his mind.“Do you love me?”“Of course.”“Of course, what? Do you love me or not?”“I love you,” John affirmed, giving her a quick kiss on
"We can find her," Ivana said softly. "I know the way. I can take you there." She seemed to ponder something. "If we go to find the Hag, will you come along?""Not necessarily," Jacob replied."I see…" Ivana murmured, a hint of disappointment in her eyes.Jacob was silent for a moment before speaking. "What about yourself?" he asked."Huh?" Ivana looked confused."Your own condition," Jacob clarified. "You said that if the male Voodoo insect dies, you and the female Voodoo insect inside you would also die. Now that the male Voodoo insect is in someone else's hands, aren't you in danger?"Hearing this, Ivana tilted her head slightly, a faint smile appearing on her fair, beautiful face."Are you worried about me?" she asked.Jacob was momentarily at a loss for words. "Sort of," he finally admitted."I don't know," Ivana replied, frowning slightly. "But I think he won't kill me so easily."From what she understood, t
Unable to resist, Yosef gave Kevin a light tap on the head. “Ow!” Kevin yelped, rubbing his head and grimacing.After dinner, Yosef, unable to withstand Kevin’s relentless pleading, finally relented. He took a shower and changed into the pajamas Kevin had picked out. They were a snug fit, light gray with some white stripes—a definite departure from his usual somber attire.While not exactly his style, they weren’t as bad as he had feared. Kevin, on the other hand, beamed with satisfaction.“How do you like them, bro? Don’t you feel like a whole new person? Isn’t your vibe totally different now?”Yosef walked over to the table and took a sip of warm water. He looked at Kevin, who was sitting cross-legged in the middle of his bed, and frowned slightly. “Let’s not get into whether I feel like a new person... What are you doing in my bed?”“It’s been forever since we’ve hung out! You finally came back, so of course, we need to catch up. Let’s have a sl
His voice was full of fervor. “I used to believe that only women could become Voodoo Lwa, but years of research have shown me otherwise! It’s not about gender, it’s about the right ingredients. And you... you are the perfect ingredient!”Mutoto’s excitement was palpable. “You’re the ideal candidate, the finest specimen. You—”“Shut up!” Kirin snapped, delivering a swift kick that sent Mutoto sprawling at Yosef’s feet.Yosef looked down at Mutoto with a mixture of disgust and contempt. He spoke slowly, his voice steady and cold. “You make Voodoo Lwa sound so powerful. According to you, Ivana can save anyone who’s dying, right?”“Of course! Ivana is my first successful Voodoo Lwa, but she won’t be the last...” Mutoto’s eyes shone with a greedy hunger as he stared at Yosef.“Then why is John still looking for a doctor? Unless Ivana isn’t as miraculous as you claim,” Yosef challenged.“That’s impossible!” Mutoto struggled to his feet, glaring at
A short while later, John returned, freshly showered and in clean pajamas. He lifted the covers and climbed into bed.Diana immediately rolled over into his arms. As he held her close, the emptiness in his heart felt a little less hollow.He lay there with his eyes open, the darkness accentuating the clarity in his long, narrow eyes. After a while, he lowered his head, inhaling the scent of her hair, and whispered, "I have to take a trip tomorrow.""Hmm?" Diana lifted her head from his chest, looking puzzled. "A trip? How far?""Not sure yet, but even if it’s quick, it could take about a week," John said, his voice steady yet hesitant, unsure how to explain further."At least a week..." Diana muttered, sounding disappointed. "That’s quite long. Where are you going?""To a... remote place. I’m not exactly sure what it’s called," John replied slowly, not knowing how to elaborate.Diana, to his surprise, didn’t press further. She adjuste
Her lips tasted sweet, like the faintest hint of honey, and he knew he could never get enough of her. Diana was his addiction, the one he could never fully satiate.It was Diana who finally broke the kiss. She laughed softly. "We better stop, or I might just have to do something in front of everyone."The others, trying their best to remain inconspicuous, either turned their backs or stared off into the distance, hoping to avoid any collateral damage from the romantic scene. Ethan cleared his throat awkwardly, breaking the silence. "Boss, it's time to go."John glanced at the diamond-studded watch on his wrist, then cupped the back of Diana's head and planted a gentle kiss on her forehead. "You should head back. I've got to go.""I'm watching you leave," Diana said, her voice full of reluctant resignation, clinging to him like unwilling to let him go.John gave her hair a playful tousle before turning away and climbing into the backseat of the car.
“What’s there to be bored about?” Ivana glanced out the window, her eyes momentarily clouded with sadness.“I didn’t think we’d go back there. I thought I’d escaped for good, that I’d never return…”Mitbahl perked up, ears pricking at the mention. "Back there?" She must mean that village, the one their captain had been investigating for ages. It was supposed to be a backward place known for making traditional medicines. The details were sketchy, and his curiosity was piqued.Ivana spoke softly, her tone distant. “That wretched place... whenever I think about it, I still feel uneasy. I remember…”Her words trailed off, as if a sudden thought had struck her. She turned to Mitbahl and offered a gentle smile.“Sorry, I didn’t mean to go on like that. I guess I’m just feeling a bit overwhelmed.”Mitbahl: …What do you remember? Just spit it out!Curiosity was gnawing at Mitbahl, but he couldn’t muster the courage to ask outright. He fixed h
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