“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
“When he dies.” Carl reached out and plucked a jasmine flower, twirling it in his fingers. “Even if my dear cousin is on his last breath, we can’t afford to be careless. The moment he dies, we move.”Then, a thought crossed Carl's mind.“Is there any word from Ivana?” he inquired.“No.” Isolde shook her head slightly. “Recently, John left Cloud City, and we suspect Ivana went with him.”She frowned slightly as she finished speaking.“Ivana was never really one of us. Do you think she might betray us?”A flicker of light passed through Carl's eyes, which then hardened with resolve.“Find out where John went as soon as possible.”John's sudden departure from Cloud City was indeed suspicious. Was there someone else out there who could save Diana?...Deep in the ForestNightfall had draped its inky blanket over the forest, casting an eerie silence.In front of the Hag's cave lay a large clearing, where
"Yes, I have. Nothing serious," John replied, his voice softening slightly. "Thanks for all your hard work."Jacob, feeling a bit guilty, responded, "It’s no trouble... When do you think you’ll be back?""I can't say for certain, but we'll return as soon as possible," John said coolly. "Just get that song translated quickly.""Understood."…Jacob was efficient. Early the next morning, John received the file from Jacob. It contained the translated lyrics of the Hag's song:“Tonight, I wait in vain. Yesterday, you held me close. Now you’re gone, my love. Where are you now, my love? You said you'd be here tomorrow...”As he read the translation on his phone, John's brows furrowed, deep in thought. He scrolled down further, finding the song's origin and explanation.While he was engrossed in reading, there was a sudden commotion near the cave. John turned slightly to see the Hag, carrying a basket and wrapped in a headscarf, totte
With a splash, a bucket of ice-cold water rained down on the woman lying on the ground, barely alive.The coldness jolted Diana awake, and she instinctively opened her hazy eyes. Before her were a pair of pointed women's leather shoes. Looking up along those shoes, she recognized the face that was all too familiar."Maddie Stewart..." Diana's pupils shrank abruptly. Her ten fingers tightly gripped the freezing ground, causing numbness, but it was nothing compared to the heart-wrenching pain she felt. This woman, whom she regarded as her closest family member and sister, had taken everything away from her, causing her family's downfall. Their once-great business had gone bankrupt, her father was hospitalized, and two of her three brothers were brutally killed. And as for herself, Maddie had dragged her to this deserted place, torturing her for two days."Why... Maddie, why!" Diana's face was pressed against the icy ground as she bit her whitened lips, questioning with every ounce of her
After the doctor examined Diana and confirmed that she was not seriously injured, he announced that she could be discharged from the hospital. While Andrew went to help her with the discharge procedures, Diana sat by herself, putting on her shoes and fixing her hair, looking troubled. Ben asked her with some confusion, "What's wrong, Diana?""I'm going to see an important person later, and I have mixed feelings about it," Diana replied.Ben couldn't help but wonder who this important person was. Was it Maddie? Maddie was Serena's daughter, who had married into the Thompson family after Diana's mother passed away years ago. Ben never liked Maddie much, but he accepted her reluctantly because Diana liked her.But then, to his surprise, Diana straightened up and took a deep breath, saying, "I'm going to find John."This statement left Ben dumbfounded. What? She wasn't going to find Maddie but John? Was something wrong with her brain after the car accident? Why did John, not Maddie, become
After washing up, Diana dried her hair and looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled happily, admiring her fair skin and slender figure. It was almost time, and she wondered if Luke's annoying photos in her room had been removed. She couldn't wait to get back to her room. But before she could even step inside, she heard an argument. "You're getting more and more confused as you get older. Who gave you the right to tidy up the room?!" "She told me to..." "Who? Who told you to do that? Diana, huh? Don't think I'm stupid. Everyone knows she's crazy about Luke. How dare you say it was her order!" "I..." "Taylor, just because you're old doesn't mean you can ignore the rules here. When I get back, I'll tell Auntie and Cousin. You can go back to the countryside to retire!" That voice... it was Olivia Stewart! Olivia was the niece of Serena Stewart, Diana's stepmother. Serena had convinced their father to hire Olivia as a maid after she dropped out of high school and couldn't find a j
Diana descended the stairs and pushed past Ben and Colin, who were standing in front of her, to reach James. "Dad, I need to talk to you," she said. James looked at her with electric eyes. She was his little daughter, whom he had cherished since she was a child. But she was getting more and more unruly. If she didn't understand her mistake today, he would have to teach her a lesson. However, Diana surprised him. She walked up to him, spoke softly, and said, "Dad, it's all my fault. I'm sorry." James widened his eyes in disbelief. She didn't argue and even apologized? This unexpected development made him swallow his anger. "Do you really understand your mistake?" he asked. "Yes, I will personally apologize to the Matthews family," Diana replied. She looked up at James, who had a somewhat weathered face, and couldn't help but shed tears when she thought of her past sins. "Dad, don't worry. I won't make you angry again." Her eyes turned red, and James, who had been rigid, immediately