She lifted her hand, and gently touched his forehead. "Does it hurt?"Sebastian's forehead was slightly red. He shook his head. "I'm fine, Rose. It’s my fault for losing my balance.""This isn't your fault. I saw everything." Rosalie turned around and glared at Theodore, anger and disappointment in her eyes. "You knew his current condition, but you still laid hands on him. You did it on purpose! If anything happens to him, I’ll fight you to the death!"She was practically shouting the last few words, each one cutting into Theodore's heart like a knife. He felt as if he were bleeding and suffocating.Theodore stared blankly at Rosalie. Watching her protect Sebastian, he felt as though his soul had been drained from his body, leaving behind only an empty shell and nothing else."Rose, you…"Cynthia tried to say something, but Theodore grabbed her arm and pushed her aside. "This has nothing to do with you. Get out of the way.""But Theo, she—""Move." Theodore turned to glare at h
Seeing the hurt and frustration in Theodore's eyes, Rosalie was momentarily confused. For a second, she wondered if she had misunderstood Theodore.He looked so innocent, even desperate—like the despair she had felt when Theodore misunderstood her before. Back then, no matter how much she insisted on the truth, Theodore wouldn’t believe her. He only believed Cynthia, because she knew how to play the victim.But very quickly, Rosalie grew angry at herself for even entertaining such a thought. Theodore had lied to her too many times.And after all, the one involved here was Cynthia, someone who could play the victim so well. How could she think of Sebastian that way?"I believe you," Rosalie said calmly.Theodore was taken aback when he heard those three words. A flicker of disbelief flashed in his eyes as he stared at her, trying to find even a trace of trust in her gaze. Alas, what he heard was nothing more than an illusion.In Rosalie’s eyes, he saw only endless sarcasm and co
Sebastian looked deeply concerned as he tightly grasped Rosalie's hand. "Honey, don’t be angry. It’s okay. I’m fine. He probably didn’t mean to."In the end, he had won. No matter what, Rosalie stood by his side. He was her husband, while Theodore, no matter what he did, was just the scum she didn’t want anymore.Sebastian would never let this man take away his beloved wife! No matter the cost, he would hold on to Rosalie and never let her go!Theodore stared at Sebastian, who displayed two faces: one insidious and cunning, the other pitifully innocent. Theodore found it hard to imagine what life would be like for Rosalie if she stayed with such a man.Sebastian was deceiving her.Theodore wasn’t sure if Sebastian had become this way after losing his memory, or if this had always been his true nature. Regardless, this man was dangerous!"Seb, let’s go. I’ll take you to the hospital for an examination," Rosalie said, clearly worried. Sebastian was already fragile, and now that h
Rosalie rushed to Sebastian’s side, grabbed his wrist, and led him away. As Sebastian glanced back at Theodore, he smiled smugly. He then wrapped his arm around Rosalie's waist, drawing her closer in an intimate gesture."Rose!" Theodore called out, trying to stop her; but after taking a couple of steps, he suddenly halted.He couldn’t be so impulsive. If he chased after her now, it would only lead to another argument. They would disagree with each other and fail to come to a resolution, only making things worse.Right now, Rosalie was convinced he had harmed Sebastian. Theodore had to admit that Sebastian was in a position of power right now. Chasing after her would gain him nothing, and would only make Rosalie despise him even more.What should he do? What could he do? Wait. there was someone who might be able to help him…Theodore quickly headed for the door."Theo, where are you going?" Cynthia followed after him.Without turning back, Theodore said, "Stay here. I’ll have so
Upon hearing Rosalie’s words, Sebastian suddenly felt a pang of guilt and recalled Theodore’s earlier comments. Was he really so reliant on Rosalie for protection?Moreover, his actions today were meant to punish Theodore for being arrogant. But had he possibly made things worse? Could Theodore now be even more determined to take Rosalie back?Sebastian had only intended to teach Theodore a lesson, to curb the latter’s arrogance. If things had backfired, he would be shooting himself in the foot.Noticing Sebastian’s distracted look, Rosalie hurriedly asked, "Seb, do you feel any discomfort in other parts of your body? Tell me if there is.""No." Sebastian shook his head. "I just feel that he’s different from what I expected.""What do you mean?" Rosalie asked.Sebastian replied, "To me, he’s a stranger. I don’t remember the past, so today was my first real meeting with him. In my imagination, he was a terrible man. But now that I’ve met him, I realize he’s completely different fr
Sebastian spoke first. "Is the food to your liking?"Lily nodded. "It’s very delicious. Thank you for the hospitality.""You’re Rose’s friend, which means you’re also my friend. Of course, we’ll treat you well. However…" Sebastian paused.Lily asked, "However, what?"Sebastian put down his cutlery. "Miss Yancey, I must speak frankly. I feel like Rose has been trying very hard to give us some alone time since you arrived, as if we were very familiar with each other. Did we know each other before?"Seeing the confusion in Sebastian’s eyes, Lily was tempted to tell him the truth. However, she hesitated due to Rosalie. She wasn’t sure how to handle it.Although Sebastian had amnesia, his innate sensitivity allowed him to sense something. He asked, "Miss Yancey, if there’s something you need to tell me, please do. Don’t hide anything. You know my situation right now. I really want to know everything.""Didn’t Miss Young tell you everything?" Lily asked curiously.Sebastian smiled he
Sebastian couldn't remember it at all. Although he had amnesia, he didn't feel anything for Lily.He didn’t remember anything about Rosalie either, but he clearly remembered his feelings for her. If he truly liked Lily, wouldn’t some of those feelings still remain even if his memories were gone? Even if the feelings were gone, meeting her should still elicit some reaction.Seeing Sebastian’s confused expression, Lily quickly said, "You’re the one who lied to her. You don’t actually like me, but her. But I don’t know why you’re afraid to tell her the truth."You made up a lie about liking Lily, and I just so happened to have that name. One day, Miss Young probably wanted to see the girl you liked, so your sister brought me in as a substitute. At that time, I was also very confused about what was happening, but after thinking it over, this seems to be the case."Sebastian remained silent for a long time after hearing this. He crossed his arms, leaned back in his chair, and stared at
"Thank you, Miss Yancey. You're a good person. I should apologize for the trouble my lie caused you." Sebastian spoke sincerely and politely, without any pretense."It’s alright. You didn’t do it on purpose," Lily said, having a good impression of him. She felt that he was charming and made a good impression on women, whether before or after his amnesia."Regardless, it caused you some trouble. I’m glad we had a chat tonight. It cleared up some of my doubts. If there’s anything I can do to repay you, just let me know, or I’ll feel bad about it," Sebastian said. Seeing how sincere Sebastian was, Lily recalled something.Noticing her contemplative expression, Sebastian asked, "What is it? Do you want to tell me something? Go ahead.""Actually, there is one thing. During lunch at the restaurant today, I noticed that there was something off between the four of you. That Miss Zeller clearly looked down on you at first."Sebastian nodded. "I also noticed that. She seemed to have a s
Sebastian took a deep breath, seemingly trying to hold back his anger. Finally, he said in a calm tone, "Let's eat first. We have plenty of time ahead of us. Rose, think about it. You're just in your twenties, and we still have so many years to go. This is just the beginning."Sebastian was not in a hurry because he was the one in control. He still had plenty of time with Rosalie. He would slowly make this woman obey him.After lunch, Sebastian didn't stay long. Even though he wanted to talk to Rosalie, she wouldn't say anything pleasant. Listening to her would only frustrate him.Just as he reached the door, Rosalie called out to him. "Wait a moment."It was rare for her to call him. Sebastian couldn't help but feel a flicker of expectation in his heart.Rosalie asked, "Won't you sleep with me tonight?"There was a hint of mockery in her eyes when she said this. Sebastian's brows furrowed tightly. He knew she was humiliating him. She was saying this on purpose, trampling on his pride
Rosalie didn't say anything and let Sebastian talk to himself."Rose, am I really such a bad person in your eyes?"Rosalie didn't want to respond to such a stupid question—it wasn't just stupid, it was ridiculous.He had done so many bad things, yet he was completely oblivious to it and still had the nerve to ask if he was really that evil.Sebastian let out a bitter laugh. "Fine, I'm a bad person, but it's all because of you. If you had accepted me earlier and stayed by my side obediently, none of this would've happened."Rosalie's hand holding her cutlery trembled. She wanted nothing more than to stab them into his body."Rose, if I didn't love you enough, after you nearly ruined my manhood, I would have pulled out all your teeth, whipped you three times a day, and even brought Nana in front of you to strangle her. Even though she's not your biological daughter, it would still be enough to make you suffer and despair."Rosalie coldly stared at him. "So, should I thank you for that?"
Rosalie didn't know how long she had been trapped here—was it a month, two months, or even five or ten years? She had lost track of time.Since the last time she hurt Sebastian, she had been tied up. Even when she went to the bathroom, someone was watching her, holding onto the rope. She had been stripped of all dignity.But as far as she was concerned, Sebastian had no dignity left as well. Even the most crucial pride of a man had been wounded by her bite, leaving him too afraid to touch her for a long time. This was something he would remember for a lifetime.Since that incident, Sebastian would occasionally come by to take a glance at her, but he didn't sleep in the same bed with her anymore. He wanted to protect his manhood and needed time to recover.This was fine with Rosalie. Though she was tied up, at least she no longer had to sleep with Sebastian.At that moment, Rosalie heard a voice in her ear. "Mom."Turning her head at the sound, Rosalie saw Nana being wheeled in on a whe
Yerick continued, "Think about it—what countries in the world, outside of globalization, are completely isolated, where the outside world cannot get any information? Such countries must be economically backward and lacking in foreign exchange, and yet they don't have normal trade relations with the international community. How, then, do they obtain foreign exchange?"Theodore listened to Yerick's words and felt they made sense.Yerick went on, "These countries are extremely isolated, economically backward, and have low productivity. They may lack creativity, but they certainly are a threat, which is why they've been under sanctions. To obtain foreign exchange, they have a few ways. One of those ways is to get money from some of the world's richest individuals. They will hide these wealthy individuals in their secretive countries, keeping them safe from discovery."Yerick smirked. "In such countries, even tourists who enter will go missing, let alone those truly wanting to hide there t
Blencalgo.Lying on the hospital bed was a coughing man, so thin he seemed like skin and bones. His eyes were deeply sunken, his face was pale, and his body was connected to many machines.All this while, Yerick had been under constant surveillance in the hospital.Today, Yerick wanted to see Theodore.Naturally, Theodore was unwilling to meet him, but Yerick had someone pass his message to Theodore: Did he want to find Sebastian?Upon hearing this, Theodore came.The bodyguard brought in a chair. Once Theodore sat down, he crossed his legs and leaned back against the chair. Staring coldly at Yerick, he said, "Yerick, it seems you don't have long to live."Yerick smiled. "That's precisely why I wanted to see you."Theodore furrowed his brows. "Where is Sebastian? Do you know?""I don't know where he is.""You don't?" Theodore said coldly, "If you don't know, then why did you call me here? To watch you die?"He had come here with some hope, thinking Yerick might know something, but to
Rosalie had overheard everything. Sebastian no longer had any information about Theodore or Steve.Now, with Sebastian so far from home and Theodore taking full precautions on his end, even if Sebastian had incredible abilities, what could he do?He was merely relying on her fear to threaten her. Now that she knew the people she cared about were safe, she had nothing to fear.Upon seeing Rosalie's expression, Sebastian likely guessed what was going on. He sneered coldly. "Very well. You think I can't do anything to them, huh? What about Nana? Do you think I can't deal with her?"At the mention of Nana, Rosalie's gaze wavered slightly.But in the next moment, she lifted her head and said, "Nana is your adopted daughter. If you do anything to her, it's on you. Don't even think about threatening me with anyone else."She had been threatened by Sebastian over and over again, but in the end, she always succumbed to him. Now that she knew Theodore and Steve were fine, she felt relieved. She
Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a glow on Sebastian's pale face.The curtains fluttered in the breeze. The nurse walked to the window and closed it.The doctor stood by the bed, explaining the situation to Sebastian. "Mr. Carter, you need plenty of rest given your current condition."Sebastian was filled with resentment. He coldly asked, "Will my quality of life decrease in the future?"Sebastian emphasized the word "life," clearly indicating that he was referring to more than just his general existence.The doctor understood. "Mr. Carter, with proper treatment and regular check-ups, after enduring the long recovery period, your quality of life will be close to what it was before.""How long is this recovery period?"The doctor replied, "At least six months before you can resume marital relations."Upon hearing this, Sebastian clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. His eyes burned with fury.He hadn't expected Rosalie to pull such a stunt on him. She had been pretendin
"Rose, what are you doing?" Sebastian's eyes were practically glued to her.Rosalie propped herself up and brushed her long hair aside. "Do you not like it? Then I'll change into something else."Just as she was about to get out of bed, Sebastian grabbed her wrist. "Wait a moment."Rosalie looked at him with a smirk. "What is it?""I like it when you dress like this." His voice was hoarse. "What made you decide to wear this tonight?""I just felt like it. And I've been thinking about a lot of things.""Is that so?" Sebastian sat on the bed, leaning against the headboard as he gazed at her. "What have you been thinking about?"He gently pushed the strap of her black lace camisole off her shoulder."Things have already come to this. The only thing I can do now is make my life a little easier. As long as you promise me not to hurt Theodore or my child again, I'll do whatever you want," Rosalie said.Her obedience and submission made Sebastian feel like he was dreaming. He cupped her face
"She's just a five-year-old. She's done nothing wrong. Whether I like her or not, you were the one who adopted her, so you have an obligation to take care of her. You cannot simply abandon her like this," Rosalie said. Sebastian sat beside her. "Aren't you afraid that I might go mad and kill her? Yet you still want me to continue looking after her?""I can take care of her," Rosalie said. "Didn't you say before that you adopted her to make our so-called family complete? If Nana doesn't come back, then this family will never be whole.""Are you saying that you fully acknowledge her as your daughter now?"Things had already come to this point. Whether she wanted to or not, she had to accept it. Rosalie nodded. "Yes, I do."She was indeed a mother, and she couldn't help but think about what she would do if Steve were in such a situation. That thought alone made her determined to help Nana.Sebastian kissed her on the cheek. "I'll think about it. I have some matters to attend to—I'll be i