Cynthia lay in bed. The more she thought about it, the happier she felt.After so many years of patience and hiding, she had finally taken down Emilia and the Coopers. She had emerged victorious.Emilia and Mitchell spent so many years scheming and manipulating her. Now, prison would be their final refuge.With the crimes they'd committed, they might never get a whiff of fresh air again. Naturally, the Coopers fell into Cynthia's hands. No, who cared about the Coopers anyway?She wanted more than just the Coopers. She wanted a chance to dominate the world. Cynthia had effortlessly accomplished the things that Emilia couldn't achieve. What did that signify? It meant that her abilities surpassed Emilia's. She would have a bright future ahead of her!…As Lana's pregnancy progressed, Lana's belly became more and more pronounced. Romelius brought chicken and mushroom soup when Lana returned from her walk one morning.He smiled gently when he saw her frowning. "Be good. Hav
Emilia had been arrested. Because she had yet to obtain the actual power from the Watson Group, all the decisions and contracts she signed previously were void.It had also hindered Adrian's efforts to divide Zanteles.Upon learning of her arrest and unable to seek help, those who were poisoned by Emilia and forced to cooperate with Adrian united together to protest at Balany's embassy. They also sought help from relevant departments in Zanteles. The departments took the matters seriously after learning about the situation. They interrogated Emilia overnight after bringing her out of detention. They wanted to know what poison Adrian had used on the people.However, Emilia remained tight-lipped and uncooperative. She made a specific request to see a person.In order to obtain the cure for the poison, the police had no choice but to listen to her request.Emilia was in a frenzied state the moment she saw Liam."Liam, have you come to see me? Have you finally come to see me? Do yo
Cynthia's heart was pounding. She lay motionlessly on the bed, cold sweat soaking through her clothes.The person who had sneaked in rummaged around the house. They seemed to be searching for something.Taking advantage of the time they spent searching, Cynthia slowly shifted her body. Reaching toward the dining table, she grabbed a vase. Slowly, she moved toward the direction of the sound.The light wasn't turned on in the room. However, she was already accustomed to the darkness. The person fell to the ground without any defense when she smashed the vase on their head.Cynthia immediately turned on the light when she heard a loud thud.It was a person wearing black pants and a black denim jacket. The person lay on the ground with a black cape. There was a pool of blood beside their head.Cynthia had never dealt with a situation like this before. She was still stunned.After a moment, the person moved. Groaning, they touched their head and got up.Cynthia felt for the fruit
Cynthia called the police the moment she realized something was wrong. After that, she went to find Liam.Liam was somewhat surprised when she appeared at his door."Liam, no matter what feelings I have for you or what you think of me, there's something I need to tell you," she said.He was well aware that Cynthia had set her sights on him. Just like Emilia, she had always been trying to attract and seduce him in the hopes of marrying him.However, she was slightly different from Emilia.Emilia spared no means to achieve her goals. As long as she could reach her objectives, she didn't care, even if it meant harming Liam.But Cynthia was different. Although she also wanted to marry him and had used methods that were even more ruthless than Emilia's, she had yet to harm Liam or those around him so far.That was why he had spared her.Liam didn't expect to receive something in return for his act of benevolence.He had just come out of the conference room when Cynthia found him. T
Lana wasted no time and arrived at Mandy's film set in just five minutes, an impressive feat given the nearly 20-minute drive.The scene was chaotic, with numerous police vehicles parked and film crew members engaging in discussions with authorities.Meanwhile, a cluster of residents had assembled, their subdued conversations suggesting a mounting tension.Exiting her car, Lana realized Romelius was nowhere in sight, prompting her to call him immediately. Shortly after, Romelius hurried over, phone in hand."Why are you here? Did you dress warmly enough?" he asked.Disregarding his casual conversation, Lana guided Romelius onto the film set.Romelius promptly updated Lana on the ongoing situation, "The police have secured the area and initiated an investigation. Unfortunately, there's still no information about your mother."Acknowledging the information, Lana surveyed the surroundings with her sharp eyes.It wasn't long before she noticed several surveillance cameras, promptin
In the blink of an eye, Lana had already sprinted toward the dock before Romelius could react."Lana!"Romelius chased after her, urgently calling her name.While Lana's pregnancy had advanced to a stage where the initial discomfort had subsided, it remained crucial for her to avoid strenuous activities.Normally, both Romelius and Mandy were meticulous about ensuring Lana refrained from unnecessary movements. Therefore, when Lana suddenly broke into a run, Romelius couldn't help but feel a surge of anxiety.In this tumultuous season, even if Mandy returned unharmed, any misfortune befalling Lana and her unborn child would not be something Mandy would overlook.As Romelius caught up with Lana, he observed her leaping onto an unattended speedboat moored at the dock."Lana, what are you doing?" he called out urgently.With no time to respond, Lana hunched over the front of the speedboat, seemingly tinkering away.As he approached her, Romelius was taken aback when the speedboat
As Lana, Mandy, and Romelius were ushered onto Adrian's cruise ship, Adrian had already placed his wine glass aside, opening his arms in a welcoming gesture."Lana!" Adrian advanced to embrace her, but she adeptly sidestepped him.A flicker of disappointment crossed Adrian's eyes, yet he continued to regard Lana with tenderness."Come on, I mean no harm. It's just a hug. Is that too much to ask?"Lana stared at him coldly, asking, "What exactly do you want?"Throughout the journey, Lana had assumed that the kidnappers targeted Mandy for ransom.It wasn't until she saw Adrian that she realized Mandy was merely collateral—Adrian's true objective was her.Adrian approached once again, his gaze softening. "It's been so long since I last saw you. I've been worried about you."Lana sneered, "Worried? I suspect you're more concerned about your standing in Balany!""You, bitch! What did you say?"As Lana's words faded, a robust figure beside Adrian promptly advanced. He seized Lana b
As Adrian's voice dwindled, a sinister smile formed across his face.Without warning, he issued a bone-chilling order in Balanese to those standing close, "Cut off the limbs of these individuals and dispose of them in the ocean to feed the fish."Truly, the depth of Adrian's malice and cruelty knew no bounds.Despite the hesitance visible among those on the deck, Adrian's accomplices began to escort the victims away.Soon after, sporadic cries of anguish resonated from the cabin, punctuated by the sound of splashing water.Lana recognized the haunting echoes as the grim aftermath of bodies being discarded into the sea.In a cruel twist of fate, the once-celebratory atmosphere aboard the cruise ship morphed into a scene of nightmarish horror.Moments ago, the passengers were immersed in joy and festivities, believing they had secured favor with the royal lineage.Now, they found themselves trapped. Their lives were hanging by a thread, all at the whim of Duke Adrian's unpredicta