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
That was what Rosalie thought when she blamed Theodore for the incident yesterday. He looked so innocent and pitiful, but she refused to believe him and thought that he must be lying. How could Sebastian end up being the liar? Sebastian wasn’t like Cynthia, who was wicked and two-faced.Yet now, he was confessing that he had pretended to fall yesterday just so Rosalie would misunderstand Theodore.That completely overturned what she thought she knew about him; it shook her deeply.Although deliberately falling and framing someone else wasn’t a heinous crime, it was indeed frightening to see it happening in real life—perhaps even more so than actually hitting someone.At the very least, hitting someone was above board and one would have to pay the price for it. However, framing someone was an act of intentionally hurting someone else, and Rosalie herself had been a victim of that. She knew exactly how it felt to be framed.She suddenly felt as though she didn’t know Sebastian. Wo
Come to think of it, humans are complex creatures. Who can say that they never had a wicked thought come to mind? Perhaps Sebastian was reckless and overwhelmed by anger at that time.What’s more, if Sebastian were really so wicked and sinister, he wouldn’t have admitted his mistake to her so quickly. He confessed, which meant that he felt guilty about it and knew that it was wrong.Making a mistake isn’t frightening. What’s frightening is refusing to change despite knowing one’s mistake, and Sebastian was trying to rectify his mistake so quickly after the incident. Although she was furious, the anger was quickly subsiding. Rosalie eventually sighed, and said, “Alright, I got it.”“So… Have you forgiven me?” Sebastian asked anxiously.Rosalie pondered for a moment before saying, “I haven’t digested this yet. It’s completely overturned what I know about you. Give me some time.”“Will you leave me?” That was his greatest fear.“Seb, I won’t leave you. Don’t worry. I won’t change
Rosalie immediately regretted her words the moment she said them. She shouldn’t have said that she spent an entire night reading through the report. That was akin to admitting to Sebastian that she stayed up the whole of last night, and that would make him worry.As she had expected, the look in Sebastian’s eyes changed.“So you couldn’t wake up this morning because you were awake the entire night? You stayed up the night reading through the information for my sake, despite being pregnant?”The tears welling up in Sebastian’s eyes made Rosalie worried that he might cry again, so she quickly said, “Seb, it’s fine. In the past, you stayed up so many nights keeping me company. You treat me very well, too. Although I slept late last night, I woke up late, too. I had enough sleep, so please don’t worry.”“But I don’t remember anything now. Theodore was right. I’m useless right now, and I need your protection and care,” Sebastian said, lowering his head guiltily.His simple words effect
The video kept replaying in Rosalie’s mind.She shut her eyes, feeling her head pounding and her heart racing.Rosalie remained silent, which made worry grow in Theodore’s heart. “Rose, what’s the matter? Did you hear what I said?”Rosalie opened her eyes once more, and said flatly, “I did.”“Rose, leave him. Go wherever you want, but don’t stay with Sebastian. I don’t care why you married him in the first place, but divorce him immediately. A man like him…”“Theodore Spencer,” Rosalie said, cutting him off. “I’ll do as I deem fit regarding things between Seb and I. It’s none of your business. If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.”Theodore couldn’t believe her words. “Do you know the severity of the issue? Did you watch the video or not?”How could she say something like that after watching the video? How could she remain so calm?“I watched the video, and I know what Seb did,” Rosalie said. “Since you know, you should leave him. He blatantly framed me, doesn’t that worry
Before his departure, Theodore carried Steve in his arms for a long time, saying many things to him."Stevie, I'm so sorry. If anything were to happen to Daddy, I can't take care of you anymore. I know I should be doing that and that I shouldn't be so selfish, but I can't help it. I have to go save Mommy. If I don't come back, you must listen to Grandpa and Grandma. They will take care of you."Theodore kissed his cheek. "I left you many videos, enough to last you till you turn 18. Remember to watch one every year on your birthday. I want you to know that I'll remember you forever."He started tearing up. "I'm sorry, Daddy needs to go. I'll protect myself and your mommy as best as I can. We'll definitely find a way back home."Theodore put Steve back into his cot."Dada…" Steve leaned against the edge of the cot and blinked innocently at Theodore."I'm sorry. Daddy's leaving." He planted a final kiss on Steve's cheek and left, his heart breaking.Steve plopped onto the mattr
They were thirty hours away from the launch of the rescue operation.Theodore called Sydney and Wesley over for a talk in the living room. With his solemn expression, the atmosphere was very tense."I called you two over because I have something very important to tell you.""What is it?" Wesley asked."If I were to die, please take good care of Steve."Shock registered on both their faces when they heard Theodore's words."Theo, what do you mean by that?" Sydney asked. "What happened? You've been acting so secretively as of late. I don't see you and can't even reach you. In fact, I can't reach Rose, either."She sensed that something major had happened, but no one was telling her what it was. She even tried contacting Christopher to understand what was going on, but he refused to breathe a word about it.The rescue operation had to be kept under wraps. Theodore and Christopher hid it from everyone else for fear of unnecessary complications and information leaks. They couldn't a
In the dark, silent night, moonlight flitted about in the night sky like a weak flame on a candle in the endless darkness.Clouds covered the sky and the night breeze felt chilly, like a sneaky thief drawing close under the cover of the night.The office was a mess, the darkness outside melting into the tense atmosphere in the room.There were many computers laid out on the large table, information and data blinking rapidly on the screen like the stars in the night sky, piercing through one's nerves.Theodore was leading the pack, walking around the periphery of the table amidst the tense atmosphere, his attention completely drawn toward the computer screens. Everyone was involved in this extremely dangerous and challenging rescue operation. They were now at the stage of planning for the rescue operation.Christopher was involved, as well. Half of the men in the office room were working under him.Theodore placed the report he received on the table and said to Christopher, "Vel
Nana's tears fell down her cheeks as she clutched the blanket tightly, her small body trembling.Sebastian was originally furious. He had suffered at Rosalie's hands, but upon seeing Nana's pitiful appearance, the anger inside him began to subside. He moved closer to her and reached out his hand, but she shrank back in fear.Sebastian forcibly pulled the blanket off Nana and lifted her. He then walked toward the balcony.Nana was terrified, but she dared not move recklessly. She could only silently shed tears, too scared to cry out loud.Sebastian carried Nana to the balcony, where a cool breeze blew. He sat down in the chair on the balcony, placing Nana on his lap."Nana, are you upset with Daddy for not saving you at that time?"Nana lowered her head and kept silent."I could only save one of you. Your mother was right by my side, and you were far from me. I couldn't get to you in time."Though if given another chance, he would still save Rosalie."You didn't die, so you're lucky. I
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