CHAPTER 65Her mind went blank for a moment. The sound of Angus sobbing downstairs filled the air, and she had no idea what to do.She sprinted toward the master bedroom to grab her phone, her hands shaking as she dialed Wulfric's number. She paced nervously, waiting for him to answer, but to her dismay, the other end just kept ringing."Holand!" she blurted out in relief when Wulfric's right-hand man finally answered."Lady Channing?""Where’s Wulf?""At the office," he replied, clearing his throat."Give him the phone.""Sir Wulf is busy. He’s handling something important—""Now, or Eva dies!" she cried out, her desperation evident.But, of course, Wulfric’s secretary remained just as stubborn. "Sir Wulf is so furious. No one can stop him. He’s been searching for where the Chairman hid Eva since yesterday."Her anxiety spiked.“Where are you?""I-I have to hang up now, Lady Channing.""Where are you?!" she pleaded, her voice breaking into a sob."O-Outside the city.""We have a chop
CHAPTER 66She was stubborn. And she would prove that to Wulfric!She had fallen asleep while waiting for him to talk to her. When she woke up, she was already lying on a soft bed, with the sun high in the sky outside.She bolted upright upon realizing that Wulfric was no longer in the room. On the verge of tears, she hurriedly left the bedroom to search for her husband. Maybe he had finally left her because of her playing hard-to-get.Her tears quickly dried up when she saw him just entering through the main door."Wulf!" she blurted out, running towards him. She clung to him immediately, wrapping her legs around his waist and burying her face in his chest, sobbing like a child."I'm sorry. I’m really sorry," she whimpered, her voice breaking.He remained silent, making Elizabeth cry even harder.Wulfric grabbed her by the hips, attempting to lower her to the ground, but she clung tighter, shaking her head. “No, I won’t let go. I’m staying right here.”There was no way she was lettin
CHAPTER 67She had stopped crying, but she still clung tightly to her husband. Wulfric adjusted her so she was sitting on his lap, facing him, before kissing her temple again.“What did she tell you?” he asked.Elizabeth pouted and shook her head. “You might get angry.”“I will, but you're here in my arms now.”Her heart swelled with happiness, but there were still things they needed to talk about. If they didn’t clear up those issues, they would eventually cause problems between them in the future.“She said you’d get back together because Angus is your son,” she said, her voice sounding like she was tattling.Even now, the bitterness lingered whenever she thought about Eva confronting her. That woman had some serious nerve.“That’s impossible.”“That Angus is your son?”“That, and us getting back together.”Her lips thinned into a pout. “I believed her because Angus looks so much like Earl. He looks like you. And then, Eva was so confident when she told me, as if she had something s
CHAPTER 68Earl greeted them hesitantly when Wulfric and Elizabeth arrived at the villa. The familiar cars parked in front of the house told Elizabeth something was wrong.“Dad!”Why was her baby on the verge of tears? He was usually close to Chairman Channing.“Hey, bud. What’s wrong?”“Grandpa wants to take Angus away from us. Stop him, Dad. Please!”She exchanged a worried glance with Wulfric before they both stepped inside. Chairman Channing sat like a king, legs crossed on the main couch.On the other sofa sat Lottie and Angus, side by side, which was surprising since her youngest usually couldn’t stand being near him.“What’s going on?” Elizabeth asked, drawing attention to herself.Chairman Channing calmly put down the papers he had been reading. The sound of his cane tapping the floor echoed in the room. Cairus Channing exuded the same level of intimidation as her husband when she first saw him again.There was no doubt they were father and son!“I’m here to take Angus.”“No,
CHAPTER 69Eva puffed on her cigarette while waiting for her contact to call.The Channings no longer cared about them, so she might as well sell Cairus' youngest son for millions and make a profit. That old man probably thought she hadn’t figured out that as soon as he had them sent abroad, there would be no chance of them getting any share of his wealth.She should have had a child with Nikolaus Wulfric instead.How foolish she had been to believe Cairus was the more powerful choice, with his control over the entire Empire. That’s why she let him sleep with her. How could she have known that old man would turn out to be worthless?Cairus was as cunning as he was heartless, showing no sympathy for his own child.If she had just gotten pregnant by Wulfric, she’d be living like a queen now, just like Elizabeth. Her child would be the one enjoying all that wealth—not those twins with their sharp tongues!“What’s taking you so long?” she barked at Angus, her voice sharp with irritation.
CHAPTER 70Covering her mouth, tears welled up in Liz's eyes as she watched Angus hysterically screaming inside his room.Wulfric had brought him back from Albania after days of fighting for his life. The poor child had fallen into a coma after his own mother had sold him.Liz couldn’t keep still when Wulfric told her he was going to Albania to bring Angus back. She had been on the verge of begging him to do whatever it took to rescue the child.She and their children cried together when they learned Angus had been in a coma for several days. To keep a close eye on him, Wulfric brought him home to Southshire City.Her anger toward Eva flared when Angus revealed to his therapist that his mother had been physically abusing him."Momma, I want Angus to stay with us, please," the twins pleaded, their hands clasped together, eyes full of innocence and hope.“He’s coming home with us,” Liz assured them, even though she and Wulfric had yet to discuss the matter with Chairman Channing.But Wu
CHAPTER 71“…dancing in the dark, with you between my arms. Barefoot on the grass…”Elizabeth was softly humming the song in her head when the door swung open.She smiled at her husband as he stepped into the room, yanking off his tie and casually tossing it aside before moving toward her. He wrapped an arm around her waist and guided her backward until they reached the walk-in closet.“The kids are asleep,” he whispered hoarsely against her ear.“Thanks?” she replied.The corner of Wulfric's mouth lifted in an amused smirk, as if daring her to explain why she’d made her thanks sound like a question. But she didn’t bother, knowing her thoughts weren’t exactly clear at the moment. Her husband’s strong arms held her tightly, pressing her petite frame against him, and she felt the comforting warmth of his embrace.“Come with me.”“To where?” She tilted her head up to look at him, momentarily losing herself in his face. She could probably stare at him forever.Physically, there was nothi
CHAPTER 72“You look so beautiful, Bestfriend! I can’t believe you’re really getting married.” Dorothea was a nonstop, weepy mess, like a mother getting emotional because her child was about to leave the nest.Elizabeth just laughed as her friend sniffled dramatically.“Ugh, you’re so annoying. Laughing while I’m like this,” Dory huffed.Elizabeth stood up, even though her veil hadn’t been placed yet. Dory embraced her tightly around the waist, like a child clinging to her mother.“Thank you for everything, Dory. I know you’ll find your perfect match, too.”“If I can’t find someone like your husband, who only has eyes for you, then forget it. Doesn’t he have a brother?”“Angus,” Elizabeth replied with a smirk.“Oh, sweet mother of saints, Elizabeth! I don’t want to go to jail! Pedophile alert!” Dory burst out that made Elizabeth laugh out loud.“Well, if I ever have a daughter, I’ll want her to end up with Angus,” Dory added, giving Elizabeth a mischievous wink.Elizabeth’s friend was
CHAPTER 91Dorothea handed her the invitation for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of her mall's opening.“That’s not until the end of the month. You have to come, Bestfriend. No excuses.”She gave her friend a faint smile and glanced at the names printed on the scented paper.She couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy. Dory could freely go out and meet people. Her best friend was a career woman, while she spent her days staring at the walls of a massive mansion.“Don’t be sad. Talk to Alpha again and tell him you want to work.”“I already did,” she said, shaking her head. She wanted to push her husband further, but how could she when even his shadow was nowhere to be found?She and the kids had been staying at the manor for several days, and during those three days, her husband hadn’t come home even once.“I’m sure you two will make up. Your husband loves you so much.”“He doesn’t trust me. He even accused me of having an affair with the Chairman. I’m not Eva. I would never stoop to her
CHAPTER 90 (PART 2)He shook his head in dismay, even though he’d always known how irresponsible his father could be. Saying something like that to Angus felt like treating the boy as a dog that could simply be given away.“I love Momma and Papa. But you’re my father, Chairman. Papa Wulf may not like it.”“Use your brain, kid. I’m giving you an idea to have a complete family. Your mother isn’t coming back.”“Don’t you like me, Chairman?”The sad tone of his brother’s voice made Wulfric’s jaw tighten. He could tell Angus was holding back tears and struggling not to break down.“You’re a bastard. There’s no place for you—”Wulfric’s patience snapped. He kicked the door open with force. His fists clenched as he stormed toward the two, and both frozen in shock at his sudden appearance.“You motherfucker! Heartless old man!”“We’re having a conversation, Nikolaus Wulfric. I didn’t ask you here to my office,” Chairman Channing said coldly.“Fuck your rules.” Wulfric pointed at Angus. “He’s
CHAPTER 90 (Part 1)Cairus let out a loud laugh, infuriating Wulfric even more. A sharp gasp escaped Elizabeth as her husband raised his hand, ready to punch his father.“Wulfric!”His eyes blazing with anger. Despite her fear, Elizabeth grabbed his arm and pulled down his clenched fist. But Wulfric yanked her down the stairs without care, his long strides dragging her along. The pain in her injured foot worsened with every step.Tears threatened to spill, but she bit them back and endured the ache.When they reached the car parked near the front door, Wulfric practically shoved her inside.“We’re going home,” he said coldly.“But you already agreed the kids and I could stay here tonight.”“That was before I saw you talking to Cairus!” he snapped, walking around to the driver’s seat.“He’s your father. My father-in-law. The children’s grandfather!” she reasoned, listing the obvious but none of it seemed to sink in.“I don’t want you talking to him. Or to any other man!”Elizabeth flin
CHAPTER 89“Hypocrite!” she fired back.The older woman gasped audibly, her face reddening with fury as she turned to her equally narrow-minded relatives. They encircled Elizabeth like predators cornering their prey.“Shut your mouth, woman!” One of the men barked while stepping forward. He grabbed her wrist, and nearly twisted it as he forcibly pulled her away from the older woman’s hand.“Let go of my mom!” Angus wailed and kicked the man’s legs in a desperate attempt to free her.The child’s cries grew louder when the man shoved him to the floor.“Uncle Itho, you're hurting our cousin!” Francheska screamed, before rushing to Angus’s side.Logan and the other cousins quickly stepped in, shielding Elizabeth from further harm. Holand seized Itho’s arm and yanked him away.“Stay away from Lady Channing,” Holand said coldly, his voice sharp enough to cut through the chaos.“You’re just a servant of the Chairman,” Itho sneered.Holand moved closer, his presence chilling the room further
CHAPTER 88 More than half of the guests were strangers to Elizabeth. When she was introduced as Wulfric’s wife, a few raised their brows, giving her a once-over from head to toe.Others, however, welcomed her warmly. Logan had been right—Chairman Channing’s distant relatives were traditional in their thinking. On the other hand, her husband’s generation was the complete opposite of their parents.“You should come with us, Lizzy!” Francheska exclaimed enthusiastically. She was Logan and Suzane’s sister, all three being second cousins to her husband on his father’s side.“Don’t influence my wife, Cheska. I know exactly what you’re up to,” Wulfric warned. His arm firmly wrapped around Elizabeth’s waist.“You’re such a killjoy, Wolfy.”“Don’t push it, Ches,” Logan said with a laugh. “Wulf could cut your allowance.”Francheska pouted dramatically, hooking her arm around Elizabeth’s and leaning on her as if pleading.“Wolfy is so grumpy,” she whispered that made Elizabeth stifle a giggle.
CHAPTER 87 (PART 2)“Stop messing around! The driver might hear us,” she protested, but her cheeks flushing.He chuckled lowly and shook his head. His nose brushed against the curve of her neck as he inhaled deeply. He had been craving the scent of her skin all evening.“It’s soundproof,” he murmured.“Even so…”He tightened his grip on her waist. “I can do whatever I want with you here, Kitten.”She gasped softly as his hand slid up the high slit of her gown.Men’s eyes would undoubtedly linger on Elizabeth’s creamy legs and delicate neck tonight—both of which needed his mark.Elizabeth winced as Wulfric’s lips grazed the sensitive curve of her neck, his hot breath sending a shiver down her spine.“Wulf…” she whispered, making him smirk with satisfaction.Her knees weakened as she leaned against him for s
CHAPTER 87 (PART 1)“Daddy, carry me.”Without hesitation, he scooped up his youngest daughter, who immediately snuggled into the crook of his neck. Wulfric’s heart softened at the gesture, but the tender moment was short-lived as his gaze shifted to the staircase.Elizabeth came down the stairs, and his breath caught in his chest. His wife looked absolutely stunning in a gown that exposed her shoulders and back—no, no, no…His eyes searched for Suzane, ready to give her a piece of his mind for letting his wife wear such a revealing dress. It was too sexy. He could practically see her skin, her back—damn, he was going to lose all his blood.“Change your gown,” he barked out.Instead of complying, Elizabeth merely shot him a sharp look and gave him a mocking little sneer. His jaw clenched as thoughts of pinning her down on the bed flashed through his mind. Or maybe, they shouldn’t even go to Cairus’s birthday party. He knew he’d just end up jealous with every man who looked at her.Eli
CHAPTER 86 "Don't worry, Cousin-in-law. If you hear any crap during Chairman’s birthday, just assume they're trying to clean their own mess,” Logan quipped, throwing an arm casually over her shoulder.Elizabeth immediately shrugged it off and glared at him.“Get out of my office,” she said coldly while smacking him with her bag. “I didn’t give Wulfric the right to dictate my work.”“But you’re married,” he replied with a smirk.Her glare sharpened, prompting Logan to raise both hands defensively. “I’m just saying… conjugal property, and all that.”“Oh, so by that logic, I have every right to meddle in the Channing Empire’s affairs?” she challenged.“Well, technically… yeah. You could manage Nick’s shares in the Empire. Fair is fair.”“Then do us both a favor and get out of my office so we can end this nonsense,” she hissed and stormed towards the door.But Logan stepped in her way to block the exit. “Sorry, Cousin-in-law. I can’t give the position back.”“Are you not afraid of me?” s
CHAPTER 85 "Step down as CEO. Leave Benzone. I’ll assign someone to—”“I don’t need anyone from your team running my company!”“You will. I’ll buy the company—”Elizabeth stepped out of the car and slammed the door shut in his face with her brows furrowed in frustration. She stormed into their grand mansion. Her heels clicking against the marble floor.The household staff greeted her nervously while bowing slightly as she passed. Their unease only grew when she flung her shoulder bag onto the couch with a loud thud.“Momma!”Her tension melted away at the sound of her children’s voices. All three were dressed in matching pajamas, and their sleepy faces lighting up at the sight of her.“Use the elevator!” she instructed when they began racing down from the third floor.She caught sight of their nanny, Melba, trailing behind them. She was trying to keep up with their excited energy.Elizabeth shot a glare at Wulfric as he stepped inside behind her, but she quickly turned away and strod