Leo hesitated for a moment before agreeing. Ten minutes later, the two of them left the hotel and headed to James's base. Amelia had always known that Leo was not a simple businessman. At least, not as simple as he appeared to be on the surface. When she walked into the basement and saw all kinds of torture instruments densely packed inside, she couldn't help but shudder. Leo looked at her with cold eyes. “Scared?” Amelia swallowed hard. It would be a lie to say that she wasn’t scared. But no matter how frightened she was, she still wanted to ask Mr. Logan face to face who wanted to harm her. Finally, she saw Mr. Logan in a dimly lit room. In the center of the room was a simple iron bed, and Mr. Logan was lying on it, all his limbs tied up, making him unable to move. His eyes were covered with a black cloth, and surrounding him were large speakers blasting a mix of harsh, incessant sounds—sirens, construction noises, and blaring alarms. The noise was deafening, creating a relen
“I can’t let go… If I do, Miss Smith will kill me.” Mark could only look helplessly at Amelia. Amelia sneered. “Why should I kill you? Can you tell Mr. Mark the reason?" Mark was stunned. He had only come to ask Amelia what was going on after seeing the reports online. He never believed that Amelia would just reconcile with Leo like this. But he didn’t expect to find Linda here. At that moment, when he looked at Linda again, there was a hint of doubt in his eyes. Amelia had asked her why. What had happened? Linda felt very guilty at that moment. She hadn’t expected things to be exposed so quickly. Originally, she just wanted to go with the flow and follow Sophia's instructions to get rid of Amelia so that Mark could see Amelia’s true nature. But she hadn’t expected to be caught by Leo in the end. She regretted it now. If she had known, she wouldn’t have listened to Sophia. At that moment, Mark also realized that something was wrong. He pulled Linda away and asked angr
“What am I doing? Well, you should ask Sophia what she planned to do to me.” Without hesitation, she took out her phone and played a recording. Immediately, Linda’s voice came from the phone: “Sophia Jones instructed me to get you drunk and send you to Mr. Logan. She told me to do this…” As soon as the recording played, everyone’s expression changed. Sophia shook her head frantically. “I didn’t do it. Leo, you have to believe me. I didn’t instruct her to do this.” Two ladies at the front desk also heard the recording and whispered to each other, “Miss Jones got Amelia drunk and sent her to a man? I heard that Mrs. Logan went to a hotel with a group of people to catch a cheating spouse this morning. Could it be related to this?” “Oh my God! This is too sinister.” “It’s too scary.” Leo’s face darkened. Sophia was already in a panic. “Amelia, where did you get this recording? I have never done such a thing. I don’t even know Mr. Logan. Why would I want to harm you?” Am
In a corner of New York City, Black Cobra looked at the information he had just received and grinned widely. He never expected such useful information to be found so easily. The data revealed that Amelia had two children, a boy and a girl. “Ha ha ha!" Black Cobra laughed heartily. At that moment, his phone rang. It was Sophia calling. He answered, “Hello, Miss Jones.” Sophia lowered her voice and asked, “Black Cobra, didn’t you say you would help me get rid of Amelia sooner or later? When will you do it?” Black Cobra sneered, “After our miscalculation last time, Leo has been investigating us. We can’t leave New York. Are you in such a hurry to target Amelia again, Miss Jones? Do you want us to expose ourselves even faster?” “What should we do then?” Sophia asked, frustrated. The last incident had failed and almost made Leo suspect her. These fools not only ruined the plan but also made her suffer. Black Cobra chuckled. “Don’t worry. I’ve already arranged a solution. I’
However, this news had a significant impact on Leo. It was so profound that he felt the need to reexamine the shipwreck Amelia had experienced six years ago. He turned to James. “How is the investigation I asked you about going?” James looked confused. “What investigation?” Leo frowned. James quickly remembered and replied respectfully, “Oh, that one. There hasn’t been any progress yet. I’ve handed it over to Brian. He’s more skilled in this area.” Leo’s gaze became even more disdainful upon hearing this. James lowered his head, feeling embarrassed. In the end, Leo didn’t say anything more. He simply instructed James to investigate carefully, then left. James wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and quickly called Brian. Two days later, it was finally the day when Liam and Ella were returning to New York. Aunt Elsa still needed some medical assistance, so her return date was later than the two little ones. Amelia had taken the day off. She got up early, changed into new c
A few minutes later, the two of them sat face to face, the atmosphere tense. By now, most of the people on the train had left, leaving only a few scattered individuals who were all engrossed in their phones, paying no attention to the scene before them. The two remained locked in a stalemate for a while until, finally, Amelia broke the silence. “Leo, what do you mean by all this?” she asked. Leo gave her a cold, hard stare. “Shouldn’t I be the one asking you that? What do you mean by secretly hiding my two children? If I hadn’t sent someone to investigate, were you planning on never telling me?” Amelia froze. So he knew, after all. But then again, it wasn’t really that surprising. After all, the two little ones looked so much like him, especially Liam, who was practically a carbon copy. Even if Leo didn’t know now, he would have found out sooner or later. Amelia let out a sigh. “Leo, I have to warn you seriously. These two children are mine, and I’ve been the one raisin
After hanging up the phone, she stood up straight and pulled the pillow from her stomach. Suddenly she looked like a young lady, not a pregnant woman. She used a wet tissue to clean the blood on her leg, then wrapped the little bundle in her coat and carried her out. Outside the restroom, Liam had been waiting for Ella. He was only six years old, so he couldn't go into the women's restroom and had to wait outside. However, he had been waiting for a long time, and Ella still hadn't come out. Liam frowned. At this moment a tall young woman walked out of the restroom, holding a child in her arms. The child was wrapped in a long coat, so Liam couldn't see the face. The woman walked towards the exit with the child. Liam didn't think there was anything wrong at first, but then he suddenly caught a glimpse of a pair of shoes under the coat.They were red leather shoes, the same as the ones Ella was wearing today. Liam trembled and ran towards them. However, at that moment, a shadow f
Before long, Amelia pinpointed their location. She pointed to a small red dot on the laptop screen and exclaimed, “They're on the highway.” Leo’s expression shifted. “I’ll send someone right away to block the highway exits.” Amelia nodded in agreement. But then, the small red dot stopped moving. Moments later, it veered off the main road and headed in another direction. Amelia quickly stopped Leo. “Don’t block them yet.” She pointed to the red dot on the screen and said, “It looks like they've abandoned the car.” Leo noticed this too. He zoomed in on the map on the screen, recognizing that section of the road. There were several small side roads there, each leading to different places—some to villages, some into the mountains, and others elsewhere. If the kidnappers had fled that way, finding them again would be difficult. Thinking of this, Leo slammed his hand on his thigh in frustration. Amelia, on the other hand, remained completely calm. She carefully considere
Leo claimed her mouth in a kiss that was rough and filled with longing, devouring her like a hungry wolf that had been starved for days. Amelia matched his intensity, intertwining her fingers in his hair while moaning between the kisses. His hands moved up her body, exploring every inch as if he had been waiting for this moment forever and had finally gotten the opportunity. She gasped when his fingers brushed her nipple, which was already hard and longing to be licked and devoured by his mouth. She could feel the hardness of his desire pressing against her, only intensifying her own need. “You drive me crazy Amelia Smith,” he murmured against her lips. “I miss you and I don’t want to hold back tonight. I want every part of you baby girl.” “Then don’t hold back,” she quickly replied, her voice barely more than a whisper. “I’m all yours, claim me, Daddy.” Her words made his hormones rise even further. Without breaking the kiss, he hurriedly lifted her and carried her t
The next day, the news spread online that Sophia committed suicide by hanging herself in prison. It felt strange and heavy but for Amelia, it meant a bitter-sweet relief. She woke up with a slight headache, the sunlight streaming through the curtains. Last night memories flooded through her mind—Leo's warm embrace, his apology and reassurance, the soft kiss that stirred long-hidden feelings. Her cheeks warmed and the color turned a shade of pink. She reached out for Leo who was already awake, sitting against the headboard with a look of concern etched on his face. “Morning, beautiful,” he said softly, studying her face for any signs of distress. “Morning,” Amelia replied, blushing and rubbing her temples. “What happened last night? I remember bits and pieces.” That was a lie, she remembered every single detail but just wanted to play innocent. Leo smiled gently. “You had a little too much fun celebrating your aunt's recovery. But it was a good night for us.” Ame
A month later, Aunt Elsa’s condition had stabilized. The surgical wound had nearly healed, and all that was left was some aftercare. Once home, she could take her medication and recuperate slowly without needing further hospitalization. Early that morning, Amelia went to the hospital to handle Aunt Elsa’s discharge procedures. In the hospital room, Aunt Elsa was sitting on the bed, watching TV. Seeing Amelia come in, Aunt Elsa smiled and said, “You’re just in time. Come and see this.” She pointed to the TV. Curious, Amelia looked over and saw the news playing. A familiar face appeared on the screen, and the host’s flat, detached voice filled the room. “Recently, the sensational murder case has concluded. The primary culprit, Sophia Jones, has been found guilty of her crime." "Due to the severity and serial nature of the case, she has been sentenced to life imprisonment.” Amelia blinked rapidly, her thoughts swirling as she tried to process the news. Life imprisonm
That night, Aunt Elsa woke up. Blake checked on her and found her condition better than he had expected. Perhaps Amelia’s persistence had truly moved the heavens, as the cancer cells had cleared, and even the memory loss Blake had anticipated wasn’t present. It all seemed too good to be true. When Amelia heard the news, she was naturally overjoyed. Leo also heard about Elsa’s successful surgery. He didn’t say much, but that night, he quietly ordered the kitchen to prepare a few extra dishes, silently celebrating Elsa’s recovery. Amelia had agreed to marry Leo to secure Blake’s help for Aunt Elsa. Now that Aunt Elsa was nearly healed, Amelia realized her relationship with Leo was a temporary fix. She knew she had to find a way to completely cut ties with him. That night, Amelia decided to cook a few dishes herself. To prevent anyone from interrupting her plan, she sent the children out with Eleven for the night. Then, she dismissed the household staff Leo had hired for th
As Inspector Ralph led Sophia to the police station, her heart raced with a mix of fear and disbelief.Soon, they arrived, and one of the officers led her into the interrogation room and gestured towards a chair, "Miss Jones, please take a seat. Inspector Ralph will be here shortly."With that he left, leaving her all alone in the room. The cold, bare room did nothing to calm her racing heart it only made her heart beat faster with each passing second.The walls were painted a dull gray, and the only light was a flickering fluorescent bulb that buzzed overhead. The smell of cleaning products filled the air, making her even more anxious.She never imagined that one day she would end up in this kind of situation. She stood up to reduce the pacing of her heart and her trembling fingers.Soon, the door opened and Inspector Ralph walked in. Sophia sat down, trying to stay calm and composed. "What kind of nightmare is this?" She thought. "Can I wake up already?" She pinched herself and
She said in a calm voice, “You didn’t do anything wrong, and I don’t need your apology.” Once, those words had been what she wanted most, but now they meant nothing to her. The bitterness of the past clung to her like a heavy fog. She’d never considered forgiving him, so how could she accept it? After Amelia finished speaking, Leo felt a tightening in his chest. He ran a hand through his hair, frustration coursing through him as he processed the weight of her words. “Don’t say that. We were all kept in the dark before. Now that the truth is out, you know I didn’t do those things on purpose, right?” he said quickly, his voice rising slightly. Amelia sneered. “Yes, you didn’t do it on purpose, but can the pain I suffered over the years be forgotten? Leo, you didn’t personally send someone to kill us, but back then, you did divorce me because of Sophia, didn’t you?” “I can’t hate you, but I can never forgive you. We can’t pretend those years never happened. Neither you nor I c
The sentence made both Amelia and Leo furrow their brows. They exchanged curious glances, wondering what could prompt Black Cobra to say such a thing. Leo’s gaze hardened as he made a decision. “Pardon the living, punish the dead.” With those words, he signaled his agreement to Black Cobra’s condition. Black Cobra breathed a sigh of relief. At least he had a chance to keep living to protect his family. He knew his death would endanger their lives, and he couldn’t risk it. He then revealed the secret he’d been hiding. “The accident that led to your best friend Damien's death had nothing to do with Amelia. She wasn't the one responsible." The revelation left them both stunned. Relief washed over Amelia. Damien’s death had nothing to do with her; while surprising, Black Cobra’s words intrigued her even more. Still, she was curious to know who had caused the accident that led to Damien's death and why they’d framed her. With questions swirling in her mind, she looked at
After getting out of the car, James opened the door, and they walked into the building. As soon as they entered, Amelia’s first impression was the smell of blood. The lights turned on, revealing a man lying on the marble floor of the living room, covered in blood. His hair clung together with sweat and blood, and both of his hands hung limply, possibly broken. His legs twisted in an unnatural position, making him look grotesque. Amelia felt as if she had seen him from somewhere. Leo gestured to James, who stepped forward and brushed away the hair covering the man’s face, revealing the person who had kidnapped her before. “How did he end up here?” Amelia asked in disbelief. Leo glanced at her. “What do you think?” It suddenly dawned on Amelia that Leo’s promise of a show tonight referred to this. Her eyes turned cold. She wasn’t a saint and wouldn’t sympathize with someone who had tried to harm her. “Who sent you to kidnap me?” she asked, her voice icy. Black Cobra had
On the ground, lay a mobile phone from which Sophia's voice echoed. “Have you taken action? This is your last chance Cobra, I won’t allow any more mistakes,” Sophia said sharply. Black Cobra replied coldly, “Don’t worry. This time, either she dies or I perish.” After several failures, Black Cobra’s patience had worn completely thin. Combined with Sophia’s relentless pursuit and threats, he felt trapped with no way out. He knew that failure was not an option this time, the future of his family hung in the balance, and the pressure weighed heavily on him. After speaking, Black Cobra picked up the sniper rifle. He believed that as long as Amelia dared to come out, he could kill her. Even if he was caught afterward, he would not regret it. Sophia listened to the commotion on the other end and breathed a sigh of relief before hanging up the phone. Meanwhile, at Wilson’s Domestic Group, Amelia was about to leave the office when her assistant informed her of Leo’s presence in t