“Check the nearby area for any suspicious caves.”
He added, “Be careful and don’t wander too far. This deep in the forest, there could be dangerous animals.”
The group nodded and dispersed to search the area.
Before long, Xavier hurried back.
“Boss, I found something.”
John's eyes darkened slightly.
He picked up his walkie-talkie and informed the others.
Soon, everyone gathered with Xavier in front of a large cave.
As they approached, a pungent smell hit them, reminiscent of herbs.
Jackson grew excited.
“Boss, I think this is it!”
John's handsome face lit up with a hint of light in his eyes.
He glanced around.
“Where’s Mitbahl?”
“Well... he went off in another direction to look.” Jackson took out his walkie-talkie. “Let me ask him.”
No sooner had he spoken than an excited voice echoed.
“Boss, I’m here!”
John turned slightly and saw Mitbahl hurrying over, cradling so
Mitbahl hesitated for a while, then picked a slightly larger corpse, and carried it out excitedly.As soon as they stepped out of the cave, John stood to the side, his handsome face cold and indifferent.“Put it down.”“Huh?” Mitbahl was puzzled but obediently laid the corpse on the ground.Dr. Freud immediately stepped forward and examined the body carefully.Then he looked up. “Boss, this person’s fatal wound is a gunshot to the chest, but it looks like something drained their blood afterward, which is why they ended up like this.”As he spoke, Dr. Freud bent down and sniffed the body.“Also, the body was soaked in a special herb, preventing it from decomposing.”Jackson frowned. “Drained? That sounds creepy. Is this Hag a person or a ghost?”Xavier scoffed, “Boring.”Jackson looked confused. “What?”Mitbahl translated, “What my honey means is that this Hag is really boring for doing something so inexplic
The Hag's eyes widened as she stared intently at Ivana. "I remember you..."She sniffed the air around Ivana, her eyes narrowing. "Yes... it's you. Something's off about your scent. Have you been turned into a Voodoo Lwa?"Ivana's face showed a flicker of complex emotions. She nodded. "You remember me..."The Hag's expression darkened. "Where is your mother?""My mother... she's dead...""Dead?" The Hag's voice dripped with sarcasm. She lifted her head slightly and burst into eerie laughter.Her laughter, already disturbing, became even more chilling."Dead? Good, good... She deserved it. If she had left those men earlier, you wouldn't have ended up in such a tragic situation. She deserved it...""Men are all untrustworthy. They all deserve to die. Every single man on this earth deserves to die!"The Hag's voice grew louder and more agitated. Her already terrifying face twisted into a grotesque mask of anger as she turne
Ignoring Mitbahl, the Hag extended her hand, as thin and gnarled as a branch, and grasped Ivana's wrist. Mitbahl was about to shout, but then he saw the Hag inspecting her.The Hag's cloudy eyes flickered slightly. "It’s the Voodoo insect. Someone has cursed you with it, haven't they?"Mitbahl quickly responded, "Yes, yes! Elder, do you have any way to save her?"Seeing that the Hag seemed willing to help, Mitbahl's tone changed to one of respect. But to his surprise, the Hag abruptly released Ivana’s hand."Take her outside!" she commanded.Mitbahl was stunned. "Take her outside?""Don't let her die here and dirty my place!""Wow, that’s harsh!" Mitbahl exclaimed, jumping up and down. "You hate men, right? Ivana is a woman like you. There's no need to be so hostile."The Hag's face remained cold. "She is suffering because of her foolish mother. If her mother had taken her and fled, this tragedy wouldn't have happened..."
"I'm sorry," he said softly, feeling the pain of not being there with her."Why are you apologizing? You haven’t done anything wrong," Diana replied, her tone indulgent. "It's okay. You’ll be back soon, and then I’m going to tie you to the bed and do all the things I’ve been too shy to try.""Like what?" John asked, his voice gentle."Tying you up with your tie, maybe even using your belt... cough, cough, Jacob’s here. I’ll leave the rest to your imagination.""Now I’m looking forward to it," John replied, his voice warm.After chatting for a while, John asked quietly, "Is Jacob still there?""Yes, he is.""Let me speak to him."Diana acknowledged and handed the phone to Jacob.Not long after, John heard Jacob's voice coming from the other end of the phone."John.""How has the little girl been doing lately?""Don't worry, Diana's condition is stable, and the baby is doing well too.""Good," J
Diana removed the tissue from her nose, and after confirming the bleeding had stopped, she shifted her position on the couch.She fixed her gaze on Jacob."I'm fine. Now that John has found that legendary doctor, my condition can be treated. We just need to wait for him to come back safely. Until then..." Diana lifted her gaze slightly, "as long as nothing major happens, there's no need to worry John.""But right now, no one can guarantee that you won't have more issues..." Jacob began."I'm fine at the moment," Diana interrupted, gently placing a hand on her belly. Her eyes softened instantly. "I know my own body better than anyone. Although things have been going downhill lately, it's not life-threatening."Jacob lowered his head, weighing his options. Finally, with great difficulty, he nodded."Alright, we'll do it your way," he said. "But John will need Dr. Myers to provide your recent medical reports...""That's easy. Just forge
“Mind your own business!” Misoup kicked at him, her expression fiery.Kirin quickly released her wrist, catching her ankle with one hand and swiftly tripping her other leg. Misoup, not one to go down easily, grabbed his collar and used the momentum to swing herself up, clinging to Kirin to avoid falling.Kirin, momentarily stunned, instinctively wrapped his arm around her waist to steady her. His hand, however, landed on something soft.For a split second, time seemed to freeze. Misoup’s body went rigid, hanging onto him like a lifeline. Their eyes locked in a moment of mutual shock.Kirin’s eyes darted down to where his hand rested – right on Misoup’s chest.Both of them stared, speechless, at the awkward position.Misoup’s face flushed a deep red as the realization hit her. “What the—”Kirin’s hand trembled as he quickly withdrew it, letting her down gently. Misoup, stunned by the unexpected contact, stood frozen in place, her face
Under the concerned gazes of everyone, Yosef suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed against the edge of the tub."Shit!"Kirin's expression changed, and he kicked open the door. A strong medicinal scent hit them, and they instinctively covered their noses and mouths. The fumes were toxic, and inhaling too much could lead to poisoning.Godber quickly moved over and pulled Yosef, who was drenched, out of the tub. Yosef was wearing only a towel around his waist, his upper body bare. Godber immediately noticed the unnatural heat radiating from Yosef's body and how his face was as pale as death, though his lips were unusually red.Patrick grabbed a robe and hurriedly draped it over Yosef. "Get Mr. Nelson to the bedroom and call Doctor Zhang immediately!"A subordinate nodded and rushed to make the call.Godber carried Yosef swiftly to the bedroom. After laying him on the bed, Patrick knelt beside it, anxiously calling Yosef's name.
OutsideAfter leaving the bedroom, Kirin struck the nearby wall with a clenched fist, frustration etched across his face."I can't believe we're just standing here watching Mr. Nelson walk to his death... and there's nothing I can do about it.""This was Mr. Nelson's choice. We need to respect that," replied Godber, leaning against the wall and rubbing his brow, looking equally weary.Turning his head, Godber glanced at Patrick. "Did you send out the message Mr. Nelson wanted us to release?""Yes, but it needs to be done gradually. Carl is cautious, so we have to lure him out slowly," Patrick said, frowning. "I have no idea where he's hiding now."Mr. Nelson was nearly exhausted and determined to become a Voodoo Lwa. There was no way he could muster the energy to hunt down Carl, the slippery fox. They could only wait for Carl to surface.Kirin calmed down for a moment, then said, "I don't get it. If Mr. Nelson had decided to deal with
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