Ryan seemed helpless, looking at me as he explained gently, "She also lost her child at that time. Even if it goes to court, it won't achieve the result you want.""Oh..." I nodded absentmindedly, feeling like I had been completely drained. "So, my child died in vain, is that it?"Perhaps afraid that I would get agitated, he hurriedly reassured, "No, there are still many ways...""What ways?" I smirked. "Sending her abroad, any country I choose?""Okay." He breathed a sigh of relief, nodding without much thought.I looked at his flawless features and smiled, "Then send her to Southeast Astia, like Manya, Vetal, Laost... Oh, you can send her there, but you’re not allowed to give her any living expenses.""Charlotte...""Is it not possible?" I saw the trace of disbelief flash across his handsome face, but I insisted on it.I insisted that Jessica pay that little price.He frowned. "It's chaotic there. She..."Before he could finish his sentence, his phone in his pocket rang. He
The moment I asked this question, my heart skipped a beat again. Because I had always believed that Grandpa's death was related to Jessica, but there had been no evidence.Fortunately, Albert immediately replied, "Yes, although the fingerprint was small, after comparison, it is indeed hers.""So it really was her..."Upon receiving this answer, I felt no joy, only more sorrow for Grandpa. If... if Grandpa hadn't met Jessica that day, would he still be waving kindly to me now, calling me ‘Charlotte’?Albert was also furious. "Although the Mr. William never fully accepted her, he never mistreated her either. Yet she actually resorted to such methods.""Yeah." I pondered over it, "Albert, there's one thing I still can't figure out. When Grandpa hit Ryan that day, he didn't get so angry as to fall ill. What did she say to Grandpa to make him so furious?"First she angered Grandpa, causing him to fall ill, then she prevented him from taking his life-saving medication.It was exactly
I couldn't help but smirk. "Haven't had the chance yet..."A black business car turned around the corner. Out of habit, I started to step back, but they suddenly accelerated, stopping right next to me!Whoosh!The tyres screeched against the ground.I furrowed my brows. Just as I instinctively tried to avoid them, a young man wearing a cap pushed open the door and stepped out. In two large strides, he came up to me, swiftly covering my mouth and nose!"What are you trying to do..."It all happened in a split second. I didn't finish my sentence. I had no time to resist, let alone escape.The smell of ether was strong. In just seconds, I passed out. Even my earphones fell to the ground under their rough handling.When I woke up again, my head was muddled, limbs weak, unable to even lift my arms.I could only half-open my eyes, surveying the surroundings.I was still in that black MPV, tossed in the corner of the last row, hands and feet bound, forehead against the window. It wa
We were already getting a divorce. I didn’t want to owe Ryan any favors!Moreover, this debt belonged to Bob. There was no way I would pay for such a person."Of course, I know exactly who he is and what his status is."The person with the hoarse voice pursed his lips, pressed the dial button, and turned on the loudspeaker. "We don't want to offend him either. If you really have nothing to do with him anymore, I'm not stupid enough to create trouble for myself."Listening to the beeping sound from the phone, my began to race.Should I ask him to save me, or should I distance myself?Those two thoughts battled in my mind, but the moment the call connected, Ryan gave me the answer.The voice that first came through was Jessica's."Who's calling? Why are you calling so late..."My nails dug deep into my palms. It hurt. "It's me, Charlotte. Where's Ryan?"He said he was just going to sign some documents.Now, somehow, his phone ended up in Jessica's hands.Jessica hesitated for
The person with a hoarse voice kicked Bob, then lifted a bottle to his temple. "You damn idiot, are you trying to deceive Harry? Mrs. Frost? Bullshit! Mr. Frost is out buying tampons for his new lover, and you think he'd still be willing to pay off debts for an ex-wife's uncle?"Bob was caught off guard, falling awkwardly to the ground, then scrambling to the front of the leader. "Harry, Harry! I swear I wouldn't dare deceive you. She really is Mrs. Frost. When you guys went to the hospital that day, didn't you see my wife in the VIP ward? If Ryan didn't care about her, could my wife stay in the VIP ward at St. Heart Hospital?"I glared fiercely at him. "Bob! You're ungrateful. If it weren't for my aunt, would I have gone to beg Ryan for that ward? And now you're using this against me?!"Ignoring my words, Bob clung to Harry's thigh. "Harry, besides, Ryan would still at least leave her with something. Even if she divorces Ryan, do you think Ryan won't give her any money? This 2 mill
Harry couldn't hold back his anger and slapped the person with the hoarse voice as he shouted, "Damn it, sooner or later you'll bury me! How can this be an ex-wife? She’s so much more!""Harry..."The person with the hoarse voice pointed to the foot still pressing on my face. "Could you please take your foot off first?"Only then did he glance down, startled, swiftly withdrawing his foot. At that moment, the rolling shutter suddenly lifted completely!Initially, I thought it might be someone sent by Albert to deliver something to me and seeing me tied up, he sent someone to rescue me.But now, when I raised my head, I saw Ryan's grim and cold face.Wasn't he supposed to be buying tampons for Jessica just now? How did he manage to rush over here?From here to St. Heart Hospital was at least an hour's drive."Mr... Mr. Frost!" Harry, who had just been arrogant, suddenly became deferential. "Your reputation proceeds you!"Ryan's face was icy cold, his voice chilling. "Is this you
"Really?" he asked.I was furious enough. "Really, hurry up!"Bob was so happy that he hurriedly helped me untie the twine with his hands and feet.However, the moment I regained my freedom, a person rudely grabbed my arm from behind, and before I could even begin to resist, something cold was pressed against my temple.Experience from watching a lot of war movies told me that it was the muzzle of a gun.My body froze, not daring to move, and I allowed him to pull me up."Mr. Frost! If you make another move, I'll have no choice but to be shoot Mrs. Frost."As soon as the person behind me opened his mouth, I could hear that it was the person with the hoarse voice.At that moment, most of their people had already fallen, and it was obvious that Ryan and his men had the upper hand.Ryan stopped moving and smiled coldly. "You shouldn't be stupid, as long as she suffered any injury, you all won't be able to walk out of this place."The person with the hoarse voice hesitated for a
"Give me the land on the west side of the city, Mr. Frost." The bald man spoke lightly, "Kidnapping Mrs. Frost was his mistake. I’ll handle the rest for you and I promise to give you a satisfied answer, Mr. Frost."Ryan smirked, his voice cold and harsh. "Deal.""Mr. Frost, Mr. Frost..."It was only now that Harry realized the people who had arrived were not here to help him, but to gain favor with Ryan using his situation.He rushed out in a panic, grabbing Ryan's thigh, begging for mercy. "Mr. Frost, please spare me!""Gary." Ryan's voice was cold.Gary kicked Harry away. "You should have thought twice before you kidnapped Mrs. Frost. It's too late to beg now!"Harry, undeterred, crawled over again, holding onto my feet. "Mrs. Frost, Mrs. Frost, I was a fool! Can you forgive me?"My hand was still covering Ryan's wound. Thinking it was he who fired the gun, I became even angrier. "Get lost!"The next moment, Gary kicked him away again and helped us into the car.Gary drove
"He's also acting unilaterally, keeping things from me, thinking he's doing this for my own good, not wanting me to worry."Charlotte smiled. "Then I won't advise you."Jane was about to say something when her phone rang.In a hurry, she pulled it out and looked at it, but it wasn't Zachary.She answered, sounding exhausted, "Get to the point."Dominic paused for a moment. "I'm not saying this to nag, but don't be too hard on yourself, still need to pay attention to your health, do what you can."Jane laughed and scolded him, "What's your problem?""I've got something, a big thing.""Spit it out."Dominic chuckled. "Your clothes are ready. So, how about it? Come over and take a look? We only got two sets done, and the time is still tight. But it won't affect the next event. I've already checked the time."Jane immediately sat up straight, her voice gaining strength. "I'll come over right now."Then, she suddenly remembered something."Wait, I have something else to do. How
Raymond was startled. "Mrs. Collins..."Jane raised her hand to stop him from speaking, looking at Rebecca she said slowly, "If you can meet one condition of mine, I will leave the country immediately."Rebecca saw she had softened and her anger subsided a little. "Go on."Jane said, "If you make Zachary break up with me willingly, I will leave him. How about that?"Rebecca realized she had been tricked and immediately raised her hand.Jane sidestepped to avoid it.Rebecca lost control and sprained her waist."Ouch."Eric hurriedly supported her and was about to speak.But Jane had already taken Raymond and left in large strides.His eyes gradually filled with cruelty.Once in the car, Jane asked Raymond, "Zachary left you as the only one beside me?"Raymond started the car and replied, "Of course not. I'm just the one other people sees."Jane breathed a sigh of relief. "Then I'm at ease. Otherwise, if you were alone, I'd have to worry. What if the Collins family does some
When Raymond saw Madam Collins coming out of the conference room, his eyes nearly popped out of his head. It dawned on him that Jane had deceived him, but now he couldn't even report it."I raised you all to follow Zachary, not to help him mess things up!"Madam Collins's frustration needed an outlet. At her age, if she didn't vent her anger, it would soon send her to the hospital, unable to move a muscle."Look at the mess Zachary is in today. You'll all bear the responsibility. Come home with me and face the consequences!"Raymond knew he couldn't leave."When Mr. Collins returns, whatever punishment you want to give me is fine, but right now, I can't go. Please, calm down."Madam Collins was so angry that her breathing became erratic. "You've gone too far! Do you know who your master is? If it weren't for the Collins family, you'd have died in the slums long ago!"Raymond didn't deny it. He bowed respectfully and said, "I remember the Collins family's kindness, but Madam Coll
"You can just tell me directly what happened, or rather, what you want to say by coming to see me," said Jane.Madam Collins didn't continue to beat around the bush."Zachary has been taken in for questioning."Jane's fingers curled involuntarily, and a hint of nervousness flashed in her eyes.Madam Collins noticed her small gesture, observing every detail of Jane's reaction."There's no need to pretend to be calm. It's normal for you to feel emotional," she said. "After all, if it weren't for you, Zachary wouldn't have to go through this."Jane couldn't argue with that.Madam Collins continued, "I've known this day would come. Your father's existence is like a ticking time bomb, it was bound to explode sooner or later. I'll say it again. If you truly love Zachary, you should not be a stain on his life. I haven't said this before, but this time I must play the bad cop. Leave Zachary, child. You can name any conditions you want."Jane clenched her fists tightly, her fingertips g
Jane wasn't fooled."You just want to help Westley."Zachary laughed, placing some meat on her plate. "It's up to you."Ding-dong.The doorbell rang suddenly.With a mouthful of meat, Jane mumbled, "My place is quite lively recently."Zachary stood up to open the door.At the door stood Raymond."Sir...""You didn't answer your phone or respond to the messages. I had no choice but to..."Zachary's expression remained indifferent. "Get to the point."Raymond glanced behind him, lowering his voice to a near whisper. "The investigation team has arrived."Zachary's eyes flickered slightly, but his voice remained as cold as ever. "Got it."He turned back and walked to Jane, bending down to kiss her briefly. "I have to go on a business trip."Jane didn't ask more, with his job, business trips and meetings were normal. During the early stages of a project, it was understandable for him to be busy."How long?""Not sure yet."Zachary picked up his phone and quickly glanced at
As soon as he turned around, he saw a certain onlooker hiding behind the screen, playfully winking at him.Zachary curved his lips into a smile but kept his gaze straight ahead, walking to the kitchen without saying a word.Jane hadn't finished her snack last night and was too tired after what happened with him. She didn't have the energy to think about anything.Now that she had rested well, everything seemed a bit confusing to her.It was uncomfortable not finishing the gossip.She hugged him from behind and sweetly said, "Who is this? You’re such a talented man. Oh, you’re my boyfriend."Zachary started the stove and added oil to the pan. Hearing her, he didn't respond at all.Jane, feeling playful, continued, "Come on, come on, the incredibly handsome Zachary, the husband who's endlessly good to his wife, surely he wouldn't let me suffer by not finishing the gossip, right?"Zachary shivered slightly. "Speak properly.""I am speaking properly!" she replied coquettishly.Za
He rushed back that night.Upon learning that Jordan had gone to the Howard family's residence, he found himself only looking for trouble.Buck watched Westley hurry back, his normally well-arranged suit now creased.He didn't even enter the house, instead turning and walking away.He sighed inwardly.If he liked her, why push her away?Now, when he wanted to pull her back, the string had already snapped.If it weren’t for the fact that Westley was Buck’s superior, he really wanted to say, "You deserve this."Mr. Howard glanced toward the door and then poked Mrs. Howard's arm with his finger.Mrs. Howard looked at Jordan, who had her head lowered.Her voice was firm, clearly having made up her mind.It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision."Alright, I'll persuade Westley. But you're still my goddaughter. Since you're here, why not have a meal with me?"Jordan nodded.Westley went to find Zachary.Zachary was cooking, and he didn't answer the phone in time.Jane was stil
Zachary had taken control of significant power by his 30s.He owned countless riches.His troubled love life was something he had created himself, and he couldn't blame anyone else.What was there to be violent about?Even what Zachary did didn’t count as violent.Though sometimes, he could indeed be annoyingly domineering and overbearing."Are you cursing me inwardly?"Jane quickly shook her head. "No, I just don't understand why Westley..."Zachary narrowed his eyes slightly. "Liar.""You're misbehaving, so today I'll punish you. No gossip for you.""What?"This was serious!For Jane, this was worse than being executed.She quickly leaned in and kissed him. "Please, tell me, Zachary..."Zachary's gaze flickered. "What did you just call me?"Jane leaned in close to his ear and whispered, "Honey?"The man's Adam's apple bobbed.The interrupted atmosphere returned as he flipped over, pinning her beneath him.Jane quickly extended her hand to push him off. "You can't do
Jane's eyes turned sly."How are you different?"As she spoke, her hand slid downward, teasing, "Let me take a look."Zachary pressed down on her hand and grunted.But there was a smile in his eyes.He tilted his head and leaned toward her ear, his voice husky. "Let me help you... take a good look."It was at that moment that Westley's call came through.At first, Zachary didn't want to answer.He thought Westley should already have a clear understanding of things.But today, for some reason, the calls kept coming, one after another.Jane pushed him. "Answer the phone first, there must be something urgent."She flipped over and pulled the blanket over herself.Zachary cursed under his breath, suppressed his anger, and went to the balcony to take the call in the cold air."You'd better have an emergency."Westley's voice was hoarse, and his speech was fragmented, completely different from his usual meticulous and logical manner.Zachary listened for a while before piecing