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
"Yes." Gary breathed a sigh of relief.Upon arriving at the hospital, Ryan was promptly placed on a mobile hospital bed.The hospital room was brightly lit. It was only then that I noticed Ryan's face, unnaturally pale due to excessive blood loss.In the car... he had been putting on a brave front the whole time to keep me from worrying.As the doors of the emergency room closed, my heart was seized by a fierce fear.Even breathing became difficult.I leaned against the wall, unable to describe the turmoil in my heart.All I knew was that when the doors of the emergency room opened and the doctor came out saying the bullet had been removed, and as long as he rested well for a period of time, the problem would not be serious, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.I entered the hospital room, and his dark eyes stared at me intensely.As if he was trying to see through me.I pursed my lips and poured him a glass of water. "Gary has gone back to pack your daily necessities and clo
I didn't feel surprised at all. I felt no emotions either.Wherever Ryan was present, she behaved like a dog eyeing a meat bun, nothing she did would be surprising.Ryan's face darkened slightly, his voice cold. "I'm not thirsty anymore.""How come you're not thirsty anymore? Charlotte just said she would feed you..."Jessica's face frowned in confusion, then she muttered to herself, "Well, she doesn't understand you like I do. She can't tell when you want something."With that, she set the glass aside.I had been worried about Ryan's injury and hadn't found a good opportunity to ask about Jessica's situation. Now, an opportunity presented itself. I couldn't let it slip away.I looked at Ryan and curved my lips slightly. "Regarding her, have you made up your mind?"‘You said that you would consider it during the day, so by now you should have reached a decision,’ I though."What? What are you talking about?" Jessica, understanding that the "she" in my words referred to herself
"Have you forgotten how Charlotte and I lost our child?" Ryan's eyes were as cold as ice and his tone was chillingly intimidating.Jessica cried in complete despair, like a startled bunny. "It wasn't intentional... I didn't know she was pregnant! Ryan, you know, I was just so afraid of losing you that day, I lost my rationality! If I had known she was pregnant, I wouldn't have dared... Besides, I'm pregnant too! If I had known it would have such serious consequences, how could I... Would I abandon my own child?"‘So pretentious!’ I exclaimed inwardly.She must usually acted like this when she was alone with Ryan. She would act differently when Ryan’s around.I spoke coldly, "Who knows who the father of the child in your womb was, or if it was legitimate or not."Jessica's face visibly stiffened, pointing a trembling finger at me as if accused of a grave crime. "Charlotte, what nonsense are you talking about?""Enough." I took a deep breath. "I'm too lazy to argue with you about t
Jane rolled her eyes at him.Zachary, however, let out a deep smile from his eyes."Have fun here. I have some things to take care of. We'll go to the banquet together tonight."Jane couldn't care less about him, waving her hand.Zachary patted her head before leaving.A young girl, smiling, teased, "You and your boyfriend have such a good relationship."Jane wanted to explain, but she didn't think it was necessary. Maybe she wouldn’t come to this place again. Even if she did, she could explain it next time.She smiled. "Could you teach me how to make the embroideries?"The girl happily agreed.Embroidery was indeed very time-consuming and mentally draining. Jane spent the whole day sitting there, embroidering, only getting up to eat or use the restroom.She learned a stitching technique and completed a small piece.When she stood up to stretch her stiff back and neck, she saw Zachary walking toward her."Did you have fun?"Jane tossed the piece of embroidery at him dismis
It was as if he could hear her thoughts. “I only said it to you.”Jane pushed him. "Go sit across from me.""Isn't it better for me to sit next to you? If I sit opposite from you, you’ll lose your appetite."Sitting next to him would only lead to more physical contact, making her even less able to eat."Just sit across from me."Zachary obeyed, standing up and moving to the opposite side. He then filled her cup with some more tea."Be careful with the tea. It’s hot. Don’t burn yourself."The breakfast they had was satisfying.Jane didn’t want to spend more time with Zachary, so she planned to talk to Dominic about intangible cultural heritage and the national trend.But Zachary directly shoved her into the car.She couldn’t escape, so she turned her back to him, ignoring him.Zachary didn’t provoke her either. He sat beside her, focused on his tablet, looking at recent work arrangements.In the front seats, Raymond and Ross exchanged glances.Ross didn’t slow down while ta
He didn’t even furrow his brows."If hitting me will make you feel better, go ahead and hit me. Just make sure I’m still alive after you’re done. That way, I’ll still be able to make arrangements for you if someone bullies you."Jane snorted coldly. "You’re the one who’s bullying me.""Well, I admit that." His gaze burned with intensity as he looked at her. "I can’t live without you."Jane sneered. "Oh, so because you can’t live without me, you bully me?""How can having sex be seen as bullying you?"‘He’s so annoying.’Jane didn’t want to talk about these ambiguous topics with him."Let go, I need to wash up."Zachary released her, but Jane, still irritated, kicked him.Zachary, however, seemed to be in a great mood.Once she finished her makeup and changed clothes, they went out to eat together.As Zachary introduced Nelana to her, Jane became more and more upset."You know so much about Nelana, you must have already arranged everything in advance. So, last night, you we
The phone was still turned off.But even though she was angry, Jane knew that Zachary wasn’t crazy enough to take someone’s life just because he was upset.She figured he just didn’t want her to contact Dominic tonight.She would call him tomorrow instead.However, when she woke up, she didn’t expect Dominic to be the one calling her first."Are you okay?"They both spoke at the same time.After saying that, both of them laughed.Dominic was still a little dazed. "Do you know what happened to me?""After I paid the bill yesterday, two tall and burly men in black suits dragged me into a car, and I passed out right away. I woke up this morning, having slept on the floor all night. My neck was sore from sleeping on the ground, and I think I might be catching a cold. Achoo—"Jane cursed Zachary inwardly.How petty! What was wrong with putting Dominic on his bed?"One of my friends is a weirdo, sorry for the trouble."Dominic sniffed. "It wasn’t too bad. By the way, is he your
Knock knock—There was a knock at the door.Zachary stood up to open it.Raymond handed him a chicken pizza.He sensed that the atmosphere wasn’t quite right and, gathering some courage, she asked, "Sir, you didn’t have anything for dinner. Should I have the hotel bring something over?"Zachary nodded and mentioned a few dishes.Raymond agreed and went to instruct the hotel.He happened to run into Ross on his way back and they chatted."I have no idea what Miss Greenwood might want. Mr. Collins doesn’t even know what he likes to eat himself, but he remembers what she likes."Ross, eating a sandwich, said, "Doesn’t Mr. Collins like roast chicken?"He remembered that when Miss Greenwood brought food to the Mr. Collins’s house last time, she had mentioned it.Raymond shot him a look. "You’re a blockhead. That’s what Miss Greenwood likes. Now, the things that Mr. Collins like are because they’re what Miss Greenwood likes."Ross blinked. "Oh."Raymond was rendered speechless.
Jane said, "This is not something you should be doing.""I caused the injury, so I should be the one to handle it.""I'll do it myself!"Zachary held her hands, "You can't see the injury, you have long nails as well. What if you hurt yourself again? I think I should apply the medicine."Jane felt helpless."Zachary, I’ll just ask you one thing, can you understand what I’m saying?""I’ve already ordered pizza. It’ll be delivered soon."‘As expected, he doesn’t understand what I said,’ thought Jane.Jane was no match for Zachary in terms of strength or words, so she ended up crying.Zachary stopped.Jane immediately broke free from his hands and sat on the other side of the bed."Do you only feel happy when you see me in pain?"Zachary pursed his lips. "No.""Then why do you insist on forcing me to do things I don't want to do? I’m a person, not some item that you can do whatever you want to.""Is that how you see me?" Zachary looked at her, his eyes darkened slightly. "I l
"I was just handling some matters, but I can't tell you. Please understand."Jane seemed to believe him and nodded. "I see."Raymond also nodded. "That's right."Jane smiled. "You were handling matters, but what about the others?""They also have their own matters to deal with.""So..." Jane’s gaze suddenly became sharp. "You all went off to work, but there's no one guarding the hotel entrance? Aren’t you worried that while he’s in bed with me, his enemies might come and kill him? After all, the bed is when a man is most vulnerable. You’re a man, so you should understand that, right?"For a moment, Raymond seemed distracted, as if he had seen his Mr. Collins casually asking him what mistake he had made.Then, with a cold tone, he would be sent off to Afrealia, just like Roy.The more you say, the more mistakes you make. He stopped explaining and simply said."Miss Greenwood, it’s not safe outside. You should stay in the hotel and wait for Mr. Collins."Jane didn’t believe the
He placed the pillow behind her waist and asked gently, "What do you want to eat? I’ll have someone prepare it."Jane glared at him and said, "Get out!"Zachary took her hand and said, "There’s a banquet tomorrow. Come with me."Jane pulled her hand back and replied coldly, "You’re really sick.""Yes, and you’re the reason I”m sick."Jane raised her hand, intending to hit him. "Get out!"Zachary grabbed her wrist and smiled.Jane felt that he was seriously ill and decided it was better to just leave.But as soon as she lifted the blanket, a cold wind blew, and she quickly pulled it back up."Turn around!"Her teeth were clenched in anger, wishing she could bite him.Zachary's gaze slid over her body. "What are you hiding?""I..."Jane covered his mouth. "Don’t be such a pervert."Zachary held her hand. "The banquet tomorrow has to do with the purpose of your trip. Are you really not going?""How do you know what I came here for?"Zachary didn’t answer, just looked at he
Annie saw the red marks on his neck as he moved.There was also a bite mark on his Adam's apple.Both marks told her of the wildness he had shared with Jane just moments ago.The thing she feared most had happened."And not even a day apart," Zachary said again, his voice was cold enough to send shivers down one’s spine.Annie met his sharp gaze, instinctively taking a step back.But then she felt it was wrong and moved forward to stand in front of him."What are you saying? I don’t understand," she said, reaching out to grab his arm.Zachary turned sideways to avoid her, and Ross immediately restrained Annie, kicking her in the knee and forcing her to kneel on the ground."Zachary!"Annie had never been so humiliated before.Since childhood, everyone had always revolved around her.She was given everything she wanted.Without speaking, people would rush to her, handing her things that were close to her heart.Zachary was no different, he had been delivered to her by her