With Olivia gone, Mason had talked to Ethan about this matter several times in the past few years. Krystal had also been asking Mason to talk about this a lot.But Ethan was a pretty important person to Mason, and he had always respected Ethan's wishes. So, this matter was just set aside indefinitely. Krystal had a shy expression on her face. Mason continued, "You were unwilling in the past. I know you loved your ex-wife deeply and wanted to remarry her someday."But she has been gone for four years. That's a very long time. My daughter has liked you for so many years. "I wouldn't mention it if you had someone you liked, but you've been single for so long. "I've always treated you like my son. Why don't we make our bond even stronger?"Ethan had followed Mason for many years and resolved many troublesome matters for him. He knew that Mason really held him in high regard. Once someone got to a position of power, all he would think about was his authority.Mason had gradu
Krystal rushed toward Ethan with tears in her eyes. She pounded his chest with all her might."Ethan, why are you so heartless? I gave you my heart, and you brushed me aside. You had a viable reason to reject me in the past. "But Olivia has been gone for so many years. Do you really think she would return?""Her return is one thing. Me accepting another woman is another."Ethan walked around her and got to the side of the bed. He looked at Mason with determination in his eyes. "Mr. Heath, I'm very grateful for the teachings you and Mrs. Heath provided me. The two of you will always be very important people to me. "Our relationship will never change even if I don't marry Krystal now or in the future. I will take good care of you both. "I appreciate the gesture, but it's like what I said six months ago. Krystal is getting to the age where she should start a family, but I'm not worthy of her."Ethan said humbly, "I've already been married, but it's Krystal's first. Also, I hav
Mason cut Krystal off coldly. "Krystal, I told you to show Vanessa some respect."Krystal had nowhere to vent the frustration of being rejected by Ethan. Olivia was the only outsider in the room. Naturally, she unloaded all her anger on her. Mason had always been gentle and loving toward her. So, she didn't like his attitude toward her at the moment. "Dad, why are you also like this? I didn't say anything wrong. We were discussing something here as a family. Who does she think she is, eavesdropping on us? She's so rude.""Krystal, it seems like I've been too easy on you and spoiled you rotten. Is this how you should act?" Mason's voice grew even colder. "It's all your fault!" Krystal glared at Olivia.Olivia set the pistachios in her hand down and patted her hands clean."Yeah, yeah. It's all my fault. I'll just disappear then."Olivia went up to Mason and said, "Mr. Heath, I'm relieved to see your recovery has been coming along well. You're out of critical condition now.
"Mr. Mason, there's no need to discipline Ms. Heath. I'm not offended at all. Please don't let my presence affect the harmony of your family. I'll leave now.';Ethan quickly said, "I'll go with you."As soon as the door closed, Krystal burst into tears. "Mom and Dad, Linus slapped me! Even Ethan slapped me! It's all because of that woman. I don't want her here anymore.""Shut up." Mason's voice was low but intimidating. He gazed at Tatiana and said, "This is the child you raised. It's embarrassing."Tatiana hesitated for a while, then replied weakly, "It's my fault. But Mason, Ethan has become very cocky. Not only did he reject the marriage, but he also hit Krystal in front of us."Mason grunted. "He did it intentionally. He wanted to show us that he would dare to hit her before us. If she gets married to him, he would probably do worse.""He wouldn't dare! I'll kill him!" Linus said coldly. That was just how people were. Families can scold or even hit one of their own, b
Olivia had wanted to go home, but Ethan dragged her off to somewhere secluded. They even changed cars mid-way. Olivia looked at him in confusion. "What surprises do you have in store?""You'll find out when we get there." Ethan held her hand as they entered the manor. She quickly noticed that Colin was there. She was immediately on guard. She shook free of Ethan's hand. "What did you do to Jack?"Ethan felt pained when he saw her guarded expression. "Why don't you trust me?""I knew I couldn't hide anything from you."Olivia was sure he noticed something that night. He probably sent people to take Jack as soon as she was gone. He was a very cunning man, after all.Ethan held her hand again. "I know I did a lot of things in the past to lose your trust. I deserve this. But I said I will never hurt you again. Does he look like I did anything to him?"Olivia heard that and started observing Colin. She even pulled his hand to check if there were chips planted."Olivia, he didn't
At the Kingston Residence, Yale was pushing over everything on the desk."You all are a bunch of trash! How could you let him escape when you had him surrounded?""He suffered several gunshot wounds, Mr. Kingston. Even if he got away, he wouldn't survive for long. You don't have to worry about him.""Dead? Then where's the body? If he's alive, I want him here, and if he's dead, I want to see the body. Linus is already suspicious of me. If you don't find him before the Heaths get to him, I will be doomed!"It didn't matter if Linus or Ethan was suspicious of him. There wasn't any evidence. The only witness was Jack.But his people looked all over Aldenvine and couldn't find him. It made Yale uneasy. "Mr. Kingston, there's no use getting all worked up over this. Our people are looking for him right now. We'll inform you as soon as we have any updates."Yale slumped into his chair and rubbed his temples. How did things turn out like that?"By the way, Mr. Kingston. I think the mo
Olivia heard about Kurt's story from Ethan before. But she didn't expect there to be more to the story. It seemed like fate played a trick on them for her to develop such a relationship with Jack."So, when you first approached me, you wanted to use me to kill Ethan? Then, the enemy you talked about is none other than Ethan?""Yes. Do you regret knowing me now?" Jack asked calmly.Olivia sighed in relief. "Not at all. I have been feeling uneasy. Everything happens for a reason. No one would be good to you for no reason. "I've always thought you wanted something from me, but you treated my children like your own and treated me sincerely."There's no way I could think of you as a bad person. I had been worried about the future, but now that I know the reason behind it all, I don't feel as nervous.""You don't blame me?""Why would I blame you? If you wanted to raise the kids to become your pawns, you would've tried to convince them that Ethan was the enemy."But you didn't do
Olivia was relieved since Ethan found someplace safe for Jack. Ethan was very influential in Aldenvine, so Jack would be safe for the moment. Jack was too badly injured this time. It would take him several months to recover. It would do him good to get some rest. Besides, Olivia had a lot of things to do. She hadn't seen Marina for a week. The Carltons did exactly as she said. They soaked Marina's legs in hot water for a few hours every day. Blisters form on her legs. They were punctured, and then the cream Olivia made would be applied to them.The cream was very effective. The blisters would be healed the next day. But the pain would start all over again. Marina lost quite some weight in the span of a week.Olivia felt complicated when she saw Marina. She didn't expect Kurt to be in love with a woman like Marina. His dying wish caused her a lot of pain. Marina looked at Olivia with hate-filled eyes. She felt like Olivia put her through all that suffering intentionally.