I held her tightly, and the caregiver had already rushed in. I patted her back to comfort her, "Beatrice, don't be angry. Relax! There are countless ways to punish them!"I kept comforting her, and she tightly held onto my hand, gradually calming down with each deep breath.She was drenched in sweat."Don't be like this. It's easy to make her feel worse than death, even if she goes in, she will still be made to wish she were dead." I said maliciously, "I know Hazelyn Chandler too well. She's not worthy of pity."She suddenly raised her head and looked at me, "Is what you said true?"I nodded calmly, "As long as you want, it's certain!"We fell silent, and I was thinking about Gabriel, but I didn't dare ask. As if she could read my mind, she spoke about Gabriel again."Gabriel was my senior in school. He was a year older than me. The Russell family was still well-off at that time, and they were engaged in the furniture manufacturing business. He was the eldest in the family, usua
"Jocelyn sneered at me and said, 'Little bastard! You don't accept it? This house was originally mine. Your mother took everything that belonged to me. She thought her status was so noble, always acting like a savior, right? Now let's see how generous she can be.“She said, ‘'Everything here will be mine from now on! Whether you accept it or not, that's the reality. Bryon is my man, and Hazel Marrow is his daughter! Oh! ... By the way, you don't know yet! Hazel Marrow's real name is Hazelyn Chandler, do you understand?'“Then she laughed arrogantly, 'Everything here is mine. Helen Keller should have died a long time ago. Everything here is mine. Can you see it?'"Chloe! You see how arrogant she is? But Bryon just stood there and watched!" Beatrice's tears flowed."Jocelyn pointed at me and said, 'You, vacate your room and move downstairs! If you still want to stay here, follow the rules. From now on, everything here is under my control! Helen Keller has completely disappeared. I no
"Bryon and Gabriel!" Beatrice said angrily, clenching her teeth tightly."Two months later, Gabriel married Hazelyn," Beatrice continued. "Later, Hazelyn went to the psychiatric hospital and proudly told me that her dad would do everything she wanted because he loved her. She threatened to send Gabriel to prison and force the Russell family to make up for the blood she lost that day if he didn't comply.""The Russell family chose to become in-laws with the Chandler family, with a dowry of over a billion! That was all the money from the Keller family. Bryon and the Russell family have worked together since then. The Russell family rose to prominence and achieved great success. Gabriel would even occasionally flaunt his love in front of everyone.""So, Jocelyn harmed her daughter. But the rumors all claim that you injured Hazelyn." I said.Beatrice curled up in her seat like a hedgehog. "That was Bryon. He sent me to the psychiatric hospital. The night I went in, he drugged me to sto
The hospital ward was always in use, and the guards remained. Many people believed that Beatrice was still in the hospital room.As a result, chaos erupted at the hospital during the first two days. Reporters were everywhere. They did everything they could to enter the hospital to get first-hand information and, more importantly, to be the first to glimpse Beatrice after nine years in solitary confinement.Many people were outside the testing facility today.We split into two groups, with Lauren and Finn protecting Beatrice. They had entered the testing center early, and when the doctors arrived, they went straight to the testing center to diagnose Beatrice.I quietly handed Beatrice to Lauren and returned to the hospital with Finn. We were getting ready for the show to start.Things got busy on the way to the testing center.Everyone eagerly anticipated Beatrice's departure from the hospital to the other building where the testing center was located.Atlas's plan was proceeding
As our entire team looked at him, Byron seemed to sense that something was wrong. His eyes wandered and finally fixed on me, but they were extremely cold.I smiled faintly, my eyes full of disdain and mockery.Bryon fixed his intense look on me, but his feelings were unclear. He said, "So you're here too, Mrs. Chloe? I wonder what role you're playing?"I smiled lightly. "As you know, I had a classmate in Gerby. I spent a lot of time and effort looking for her before I could free her from the demons' grasp. Surprisingly, she turned out to be your daughter. Don't you want to thank me?""... A classmate?" Bryon seemed to realize what was going on. His expression grew even darker."That’s right. She’s a close friend of mine too. We would go through thick and thin for each other." I stared at his face, confronting him aggressively. "I didn't expect you to be here so quickly. Are you here to see if Beatrice is still alive or are you just trying to show your deep love for your daughter
Beatrice lowered her head, looking a little sad. Lauren, who was beside her, immediately stepped forward to protect her and console her softly.Beatrice bravely lifted her head, faced the camera with tearful eyes and said, "I’m normal! I have always been normal! I was sent to the psychiatric hospital because I..."Before she could finish her sentence, Bryon immediately interrupted her. "Don't be stubborn, Beatrice. I’m your father. Have you forgotten how much I loved and cared for you when you were little? You were the princess of the Chandler family. I...""The princess of the Chandler family? Are you sure? Are you worthy of saying you love me? Haha... What do you mean, love? Is this how you love me, Bryon Chandler...?"At that moment, a doctor came out of the emergency room, pushing a wheelchair. Beatrice walked over and abruptly removed the blanket covering the figure in the wheelchair.It revealed a lifelike mannequin with a dagger inserted into its chest.A collective gasp e
Mr. Nathan immediately expressed his support for Beatrice’s request.Sean looked at Beatrice anxiously. "Where’s your evidence?"Beatrice remained silent for a while, then looked at Sean. "I'll take you to it."After saying that, she stood up and said, "Come with me, Chloe.""Sure," I nodded. Our group followed Beatrice, left Mr. Nathan's office, and got into the car.Finn drove. Beatrice asked him softly, "Do you know where my mother's grave is?"Finn nodded. "I do.""Let's go to the cemetery," Beatrice said with a complicated expression on her face."Okay."Finn didn't say much. He started the car and headed straight for Beatrice's mother's grave.I was a little puzzled, but I didn't say anything. I thought she wanted to pay her respects to her mother.Beatrice held my hand tightly throughout the journey as if she was looking for support. I firmly held her hand to give her strength.I looked at her and asked, "Are you okay? Can you handle this?"She nodded. "I can. Did I
Beatrice seemed exhausted. She knelt before the grave and said to everyone, "I want to be alone for a while."I quickly reminded her, "Beatrice, we still need to go to the ancestral home!"Beatrice softly replied, "I know."Everyone had no choice but to give her some space.Lauren, Finn, and I were standing not far away, waiting for her. The others went down the hill and stayed below.Half an hour later, I saw Beatrice struggling to get up. Finn hurried over to support her.Beatrice seemed even more determined. After descending the hill, she said to Sean, "I want to go to the Keller family's ancestral home.""Okay. It has been arranged there," Sean replied."Thank you!"After saying that, Beatrice got into the car. She didn't grab my hand again this time. I knew she feared that her hands, which touched the ashes, would disgust me. I reached out and held her hand. She struggled a bit and looked at me."We are sisters! I won't be disgusted!" I stopped her from saying what she w
Four months later, at a hospital in Foswood.After being wheeled out of the delivery room, I saw my entire family waiting for me outside.My grandmother, supported by Hana, walked up to me, trembling. "Chlo, my Chlo, you've been through so much!"Beside my grandmother was a girl who looked a lot like me, standing silently beside my grandmother. She was the one who had been crafted to be my counterfeit.What was even more dramatic was that the DNA test results had revealed that she was actually my parents' daughter. When we found out, we cried tears of joy. It was truly heaven-sent. From then on, I gained another sister, who was like a twin to me.Feeling a little weak, I looked at her kind smile and said, "Grandma! It's two boys!""We all saw them. They’re very handsome and healthy! I can finally rest assured. My daughter has a life partner now," Ivanna said as she eagerly squeezed by my side.Everyone burst into laughter. Jared reached out his long arm and pulled her back. "Com
I closed my eyes, trying hard to recall my dreams. Usually, this scenario always appeared in my dreams, but now I couldn't remember any details.Atlas looked at me indulgently. "Take your time, don't rush. Your mom will help us."I took a deep breath, clearing all the distractions from my mind. I seemed to see my mom holding my hand, eagerly walking into the woods, looking around and at the treetops. As we ventured deeper into the woods, I asked, "Where are you taking me, Mom? The woods are so dark. I'm scared! Don't go in, Mom. There might be wild animals!""Don't be afraid. I'm here with you. We need to find the tallest tree.""Why do we need to find the tallest tree?""So you can remember!""But I can't walk anymore. I'm scared!""Go sit on that rock for a while. I'll come to you.""A rock," I murmured as I suddenly opened my eyes.I quickly stood up, searching for a place with rocks."Search where there are rocks," Atlas instructed the others.Everyone dispersed quickly,
I gazed at Atlas's anxious face, his features wavering before my eyes. "Chlo... tell me what's wrong," he said, concern etched on his handsome face. I glanced around the room, noticing all our loved ones present, their faces filled with worry, both inside and outside the door.Closing my eyes, I nestled into Atlas's embrace. I felt exhausted like never before. With a soft murmur, I confessed, "I'm... I'm okay." My head throbbed fiercely with an unbearable sensation."I'm fine," I repeated before settling back into his arms, still as a statue. In my ears, the echoes of my dream lingered.A team of medical staff rushed in. Atlas patted me gently. "Let the doctors check you out, sweetheart. You've been out for 48 hours! Let them examine you, okay?"He eased me onto the bed. After the doctors finished their examination, they briefed Atlas on the results.I drifted back to sleep, this time for real, unaware of anything.When I woke up again, the room was bright. Blinking, I look
Ernest was truly shaken by the sight before him, visibly trembling in fear."Everyone in the car, get out! You have one minute." After Atlas's words, several red dots appeared on the foreheads of the people inside the car.The driver immediately wet himself in fear, raising his hands. "N-No... please!..."As his hand reached for the door handle to exit the car, Kenzie shot him dead. I screamed in terror, but at the same time, the man in the passenger seat slumped over, also dead.However, that shot came from a sniper outside.The others were dumbfounded. The two men beside me immediately grabbed their heads and crouched down."Get out of the car!" Kenzie shouted loudly.The two men beside me acted as if they had been granted clemency, reaching to open the car door and shouting, "Don't shoot!" Then, they rolled out of the car, clutching their heads."Kenzie... release Chloe... save me!" Ernest wailed, his appearance filled with disdain.Kenzie's voice trembled. "Ernest...""
"I really haven't seen anything. What are you talking about? My dad never told me about this!" I gritted my teeth, holding onto this secret, but it was clear they already knew about the existence of the survey maps."If you want your children to live, you better tell me the truth. Otherwise, I won't hesitate to show you no mercy. Let me tell you the truth, I didn't plan on leaving alive!" Kenzie's admission was chilling."Then if I die, bitch, I'll take you down with me. Oh... no, scratch that. It'll be you and your children. Haha… So, tell me!" She hit me with the back of the gun."Kenzie, you know how Atlas feels about me. He wouldn't let me be harmed. Do you really think he'd tell me too much? About those maps you mentioned, not only do I not know, but I haven't even seen them. “Even if they exist, my father would only tell him..." I appealed to Atlas's protective feelings toward me, a reasonable plea since most men would be protective of their loved ones, especially Atlas.Ju
I adjusted my breathing and asked, "What do you want to know?"Although I asked this, my mind raced. "He's been back for some time now and has said too much... You've got to tell me, what exactly do you want to know?""Louis and Rory had a secret between them. What was it?" Kenzie said, her voice dripping with malice."They…" I deliberately gasped loudly, buying myself some time. I knew Atlas would come to rescue me. My priority was to protect my children."They... two of them had a... sizable sum of money..." Since that money was already in our hands, I thought it would be futile even if they knew.Kenzie completely released her grip and then shoved my head forward abruptly. My body plunged forward, but quick reflexes saved me as I grabbed onto the front seat, steadying myself."What money? How much?" Kenzie seemed very interested."The amount is significant, but I don't know exactly." I played coy with her. After all, everyone was interested in money matters.Of course, Kenzi
The screech of brakes pierced the air, and a gray car halted right in front of me. Instinctively, I stepped back, unable to discern the make of the car before two individuals leaped out and swiftly pulled me into the vehicle. Simultaneously, a panicked cry sounded from behind me, "Chlo…"Before I could even assess the situation inside the car, it bolted forward."What do you want? Who are you people?" I struggled and shouted.Suddenly, a hand reached out from behind, gripping my neck tightly, and a chilling voice whispered, "Enough."With just those words, I instantly recognized the person. The voice was all too familiar.I steadied my nerves and spoke with feigned calmness, "Kenzie, you've got some nerve, attacking me in broad daylight. It seems like you're really desperate. What? Your plan failed, didn't it?"My neck was forcefully pulled backward. The sudden suffocation drove me to claw at the arm, choking me instinctively."Don't move! If you don't want to die so soon, beh
Atlas's face darkened as he uttered a curt "Hmm" and hung up the phone.Turning to Tristan, he said, "Escort Mrs. Chloe back to the office."He looked at me and softened his tone, "You go back to the office first, I'll come to pick you up later." Atlas expressed a hint of apology."Okay." I nodded.Tristan escorted me to my office and gave me some instructions before leaving.Then, my phone rang. It was a call from Trinity. I quickly answered, "Chlo, I'm about to head to the airport, I’m going to Yare. Do you have any messages for the old lady?"Her sudden question caught me off guard. I really didn't know what message to convey. After all, the old lady of the Avila family to me was just an impression from a photo."No. Let's talk after everything's settled. I'll arrange a time to visit her," I said lightly.Although the travel ban for me had been lifted with the situation becoming clearer, Yare was in turmoil, and I was pregnant. I didn't want to make any promises to the old l
Atticus carefully watched the agitated Mia as he sat in the wheelchair. He pulled out a document and held it out for the media to see."ATL Empire invested 10 billion in Echelon Group a month ago, intending to work together to build a new real estate development and construction field in Zydan. I regret to inform you that you’re no longer a significant shareholder in Echelon, Miss Mia."Even I was shocked by that investment certificate. I looked at Atlas, who seemed confident."To be more accurate, Echelon Group had already signed this agreement before I went to Celestis Island. The real largest shareholder of Echelon Group is ATL Empire. I’m just a partner."As you planned, the shares had long been diluted, but unfortunately, not by you, but by ATL Empire. But I still want to thank you for helping me remove the scum from Echelon Group and purifying Echelon’s ranks."Mia suddenly stood up and banged her fist on the table. She shouted, "Impossible! Atticus, are you playing me?""Y