Lily smiled faintly. "Do you really think so?"Rosalie nodded. "Yes, really.""Don’t you feel jealous? After all, you’re his wife, even if you two are…"Rosalie laughed. "What’s there to be jealous of? Don’t worry, I’m not jealous. After all, we’re not a real married couple. I actually hope he finds a girl who’s right for him. Miss Yancey, I think you’re really suitable for him. No wonder he likes you so much. When he mentioned you to me before, he was both fond and sad. I can understand his feelings; that’s what it’s like to like someone."Lily felt a bit awkward, and didn’t know how to respond to Rosalie.This silly girl! Sebastian clearly liked Rosalie, not Lily. If Sebastian liked Lily, she wouldn't have rejected him. No one could reject him—except for Rosalie."Miss Yancey?" Rosalie asked. "Is there a problem? Please let me know, and I’ll help you with it. Or are you feeling unwell?""It’s nothing," Lily said. "I just think you two are quite suitable for each other. Maybe
“I…”Lily couldn’t pinpoint her feelings. It seemed too much to say that she liked Sebastian, given that she had only met him a few times. Yet, if she said that she didn’t like Sebastian, it didn’t seem realistic. Sebastian was a very charming man, after all.A man like him was very attractive to women. What’s more, he was chivalrous with an air of graceful elegance about him despite his memory loss. Who wouldn’t want a man as wonderful as him?The hesitation in Lily’s voice made Rosalie chuckle. “You do have a bit of feelings for him, don’t you?”Lily said uneasily, “Ms. Young, I…”“Call me Rose,” Rosalie said. “Can I call you Lily? We don’t need to be strangers.”“Alright, then,” Lily said. “Rose, what I meant was that you two are still married. Regardless of the reason behind your marriage, it’s not appropriate for me to have any feelings for Mr. Carter. It’ll give me psychological pressure, too.” Rosalie felt slightly guilty at Lily’s words. “I’m very sorry. I’m at fault fo
Lily immediately straightened her back upon seeing him. “Mr. Carter, what brings you here?”Sebastian shut the door, and walked toward her. “Are you going to bed soon?”Lily shook her head. “Not yet. Is anything the matter?”“I came to see you. I saw Rose leaving your room. Did she say anything to you?”“Nothing much. She just prepared some things for me.” Lily said. She thought that telling Sebastian about her chat with Rosalie just now would surely sadden him.However, Sebastian seemed to see through Lily’s thoughts.“I think I have a clue,” Sebastian said. “Although I don’t remember everything, I can sense that something is amiss in my marriage with Rose. Otherwise, why would she try matchmaking us? She probably wants to divorce me.”Lily was at a loss for words.Sebastian lowered his head. “I must have done something bad, that’s why…”“No, Mr. Carter,” Lily assured him. “You’re great, you really are, but you didn’t tell Rose how you feel about her. What’s more, you claimed
Rosalie pulled her phone out when she returned to her room.She had received an email from Christopher when she was in Lily’s room. He had sent information regarding the overseas medical institution to her inbox.She was about to click the email open when someone knocked on her door. “Rose, it’s me. May I come in?”Rosalie put her phone aside. “Sure, come in please.”Sebastian walked in, and asked, “Rose, what happened to you tonight? Do you feel unwell? Why were you so quiet?”“I’m not unwell,” Rosalie said. “I saw you and Ms. Yancey chatting very happily, so I didn’t cut in.”“Are you upset?” Sebastian asked anxiously. “If so, I’ll ignore her from now on.”The frightened look on Sebastian’s face tickled Rosalie pink. He looked pretty adorable.“Seb, I’m not upset. In fact, I feel very happy that you and Ms. Yancey get along so well. I’m very glad about that. If you two have the time, you should meet up regularly. I’m perfectly fine with that.”Rosalie was so open-minded, it
The evasion in Rosalie’s eyes made Sebastian nod, not wanting to put her in a difficult spot. “Alright, then. Have a good rest.”Rosalie nodded. “You too.”The moment she said so, she felt a warm kiss descend upon her lips.Rosalie’s eyes widened as shocked registered in them. Her arms were by her side, stiff as stone.Just when she was about to push Sebastian away, he broke the kiss.Rosalie’s eyes were still wide open. Sebastian lifted a hand, and poked her nose lightly. “What’s the matter? You look like I’m taking advantage of you, but I’m your husband. You won’t hit me for this, will you?”Rosalie smiled weakly, “No, I won’t. It was just somewhat sudden, so I was a bit stunned.”“You look as though we’ve never kissed. Did I use to inform you beforehand before I kissed you?”Rosalie nodded. “You did.”She didn’t know what else to say.“Alright, then. Next time I want to kiss you, I’ll let you know. But sometimes, I might just give you a little surprise.” Sebastian wrappe
There was lots of information in the document. Rosalie read it very thoroughly, making sure she understood every word. Some of the terminologies were very technical, and she had to go online to search them up. The minutes ticked by, but she was so engrossed she was oblivious to the passing time. By the time she was done with the entire document, the sky was turning bright. Rosalie was completely fatigued. She yawned, then got out of bed to freshen herself up in the washroom.She had finished reading the entire document, and thought that the medical institute’s treatment approach was not bad and might be of great help to Sebastian. What’s more, his uncle was a careful man and wouldn’t make hasty recommendations to her. He had surely done his homework and checked things through.The only thing was that the medical institution was overseas, and the treatment duration would certainly not be a matter of mere days.Rosalie was a little woozy; she laid back down on the bed, completely
It really was surveillance footage from that day at the restaurant. It clearly showed how Theodore didn’t use any force, and simply shook Sebastian’s hand away.When Sebastian saw Rosalie behind Theodore, he deliberately fell backward and even hit the wall. The footage clearly showed how Sebastian did it deliberately, and it wasn’t Theodore who pushed him.The footage even caught the provocative and smug smirk on Sebastian’s face when Rosalie blamed Theodore for the incident. It was a thoroughly wicked expression.Sebastian’s heart raced as anxiety flashed past his eyes. That damned Theodore really was a thorn in his flesh!‘No way,’ Sebastian thought. He couldn’t let Rosalie see this message. If she did, things would be terrible.He wanted to delete the message and pretend nothing had happened, but on second thought, it wasn’t a good idea.A man like Theodore would find all ways to pester Rosalie and bug her about this issue. If she found out someone had deleted the messages,
“Rose, can you first promise me that even if you get angry at me after I tell you about it, you won’t leave me? I’ll change. I know I did wrong, and it’s been eating away at my conscience.”“Seb, quick, tell me what this is about,” Rosalie said.She felt increasingly uneasy the more Sebastian spoke about it. She wasn’t worried about the wrong he did, but that he would fall ill from keeping his feelings to himself.Sebastian wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes with the napkin. “I had a fight with Theodore yesterday at the restaurant.”Rosalie nodded. “I know. It’s not your fault. I’m sure it was him who bullied you. He’s done it many times, and even fought with you before. I know it’s not your fault, so don’t blame yourself for it.”“No, I do blame myself for it. Rose, hear me out, won’t you?”Rosalie nodded. “I will. Take your time and tell me about it. I’m listening.”“After the meal yesterday, you left for a short while. The woman with Theodore left, too. Theodore and
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