"Okay." John shook his head. He let out a long sigh and said nothing else, focusing on driving.Everly looked out of the window at the heavy snow in silence until she reached Orchid Garden.Annie and the others came back in one piece."Everly!" Annie called out anxiously.Everly forced a smile, and then John pulled Annie to the side.Everly let out a sigh of relief and returned to her room alone. She shut the door and leaned on it, slid down the door, and slumped onto the floor.She had not switched on the lights, nor did she open the curtains. The room was in darkness. She hugged herself into a ball in the corner. The memories of the past kept appearing in her mind.Tears kept falling. She bit her fists. She hated herself for still reminiscing about the past.…Outside, Annie and John were in the living area. John recounted the previous incident to Annie.Annie was stunned."How could this have happened?" Annie said, "Does that mean that Carson already knew of our plans pre
John and Annie stood up. The servants immediately went to answer the door.Austin's traveled-worn face appeared."Where is Everly! How is she!" Austin said anxiously. On the way here, he heard about everything through a phone call. He could not stop feeling anxiety and nervousness.Annie pointed to the room upstairs."I'll go check on her!" Austin put his luggage down and immediately headed upstairs.John felt indignant and wanted to stop him, but Annie held on to his arm and pulled him back. She shook her head.…Upstairs, in her room.Austin pushed open the door to Everly's room. It was dark inside. He switched on the light, but he could not find her on the bed.He looked around and finally found her crouching by the curtains of the window. He hesitated for a while before calling out gently, "Everly?"Everly moved a little but did not get up."How are you?" Austin bent down and swept the curtains aside. He saw how her long hair was covering her face. He hesitated a little
What was going on with her? Why was she hesitating?"Everly!" Austin urged.In the end, Everly nodded and said, "Okay. Once I get custody of Oliver, we will leave…and never return.""Hmm!" Austin smiled and said, "As long as you know what you want!"He patted her on the shoulders and said, "I'm sure you did not sleep well last night. Lie on the bed. You can only face what's coming when you're well-rested!"Everly lowered her gaze and nodded indifferently. She let Austin help her to the bed and tuck her in.Austin shut the curtains and switched off the lights when he left.The room was once again in the dark. Everly's eyes were open. She was in a daze. Austin's words were still ringing in her ears.What did she want?Everly shut her eyes. She did not know.…At the Baxter Group.There was supposed to be an important international meeting. At that moment, everyone was seated in the meeting room, except for Carson.Time has passed by more than a few minutes, but Carson is sti
"Robbie!"Before Robbie could go any further, he heard his name being called. He turned around to see Alice. At that instant, Robbie felt even more bitter in his heart. She was another tough character to deal with."Miss Davidson." Robbie's expression did not change. He remained smiling, looking at her.Alice pulled Robbie over to the next-door office, where there was no one. She looked around. When she saw no one, she let out a sigh of relief. She said mysteriously, "Robbie, what happened to Carson? Why didn't he come to the office today? Tell me quickly!""Miss Davidson, I don't know either." Robbie brushed off with a smile."Don't lie to me. You handle all of Carson's matters. Impossible that you won't know!" Alice squinted her eyes at Robbie. She even threatened, "Don't you know how awkward it was when the others asked me about Carson? If you won't tell me, I'll call Carson myself later and tell him about this. If Carson punishes you, don't blame me for not warning you!"Robb
She was leaning on the railings with her mask. That face! It was her! Everly! At that instant, Carson's eyes were wet.Leaving from the graveyard the day before, he had been constantly in fear after returning to the Baxter Residence.Everything that happened seemed like a dream. It was like the unreal feeling he had of all those days waking up countless times from his dreams looking at the empty house.Thus, he immediately drove over. Even if he had already gotten Robbie to lock down all the exits out of Cannesville so she would not be able to leave, he still came out.At that moment, he finally saw her once again! He was sure it was her!She looked pale and emaciated. It was heartbreaking to look at.He wanted to be by her side. However, he understood that his appearance at that moment would only make her more apprehensive against him."Don't make me hate you!" Her firm words still rang in his ears. Carson suppressed his overwhelming emotions. He picked up his phone."Robb
No matter how many times Alice called Carson, he did not pick up. She was extremely worried! "Robbie!" Alice realized how she would not be able to go in anymore, so she looked at Robbie and said, "Tell me, Carson did not come to the office yesterday. Does it have anything to do with Violet?"Robbie was stunned on the inside, but he remained the helpless smile on the outside.Carson had no intention of announcing the matter with Everly, so Robbie did not dare to say anything.At that thought, Robbie intentionally pretended to be confused. He asked, "Violet? What does it have to do with her? Aren't you working on 'The Angel'?"Alice was slightly relaxed when she saw Robbie's reaction, but she still said, "Didn't you know that Violet didn't come to work yesterday? She's not here today too!""Sigh, Miss Davidson. I'm only a lowly secretary. It's not my duty to care if Violet comes to work or not." Robbie's acting was very convincing. "Also, you said that she's not here today, but Mi
Everly has locked herself in her room for three whole days.She had not talked to anyone. She merely curled up in a ball on the bed. She emptied her head of all thoughts as if that way she could temporarily forget everything.For the past three days, it was only Annie who sent in daily necessities in complete silence.It was until—Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Her phone vibrated manically. Everly ignored it, but it kept buzzing non-stop.In the end, she reached out, picked her phone up, and answered it."Violet speaking," Violet said in a rather hoarse voice because she had not talked for a long time."I know you're Violet." The woman on the other end of the call replied, "What? Are you not planning to come to work? You didn't even apply for a leave. Violet, are you just disrespecting the Baxter Group?"Everly did not answer immediately, and she merely pursed her lips."What? Why are you silent?" Tracey snickered. She thought back about what Alice instructed. She said, "Violet, don't f
At the Baxter Group.Alice looked at Tracey next to her."Miss Davidson, don't worry. I've done it according to your instructions. I threatened her by using Carson and Baxter Group. She had no choice but to turn up!" Tracey immediately reported."Hmm." Alice nodded in satisfaction before saying, "What about the others?""Don't worry. I've already contacted the related departments. All of them are waiting for your orders!" Tracey said with a smile."That's good!" Alice held her cup of coffee in her hands and looked downstairs. She immediately said to Tracey, "She's here! Go! Quick!""Sure!"…Ding! The moment the doors of the elevator opened, Everly led Annie and headed toward her office. Before she could reach her office, someone blocked them in their path."Violet!" A familiar voice rang through. Everly looked over. It was Alice.At that moment, Alice was standing by the side, smiling, and waving at her. She said, "I haven't seen you in a long time! It has been three days