Vince stretched out his hand to stop Otto. He said coldly, "Don’t even think about running. It'll be your turn to get beaten up next.""Nonsense. This has nothing to do with me. I can't stop someone who's determined to die."Except for freedom, Cyrus had given everything Frieda needed during her stay at Duskfall. The situation that led to today was entirely of her own making."Shut up! I'm going to beat the hell out of you now!""Get out!" Joseph shouted, his eyes bloodshot.Vince stopped in his tracks and fell silent. Chloe wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes. She led Jasper out of the room and left the room to Joseph. She knew that he needed some time alone right now. *The rain showed no sign of letting up. Chloe brought Jasper to the Sullivan manor, but he could not fall asleep until late at night. While he slept, he mumbled for his grandmother.Chloe could not sleep. After tucking Jasper in and making sure he was comfortable, she quietly left. Water soaked
Otto put his coffee aside. "You can't hold onto something forever. You need to let go. Are you seeking revenge on Chloe or are you unwilling to accept the fact that Joseph abandoned you?"Xavia bit her lip as her temples throbbed. "Yes! I can't accept it! Why should Chloe easily attain something that took me five years to achieve?! She has a happy family and a fulfilling life. Even that little brat treats her well while giving me the same cold shoulder as Joseph does. If Chloe hadn't shown up, everything could’ve been mine. I may have even become part of the Sullivans. How could I accept any of this?!""Stop dwelling on it. Just focus on Kenneth, and you'll soon be the queen. And then, you can get whatever you want. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?"Otto could not fathom Xavia's jealousy. He felt that she was making a big deal out of nothing. He had only been willing to talk to her today because he was in a good mood."What about Noah? Can you help me deal with him?" Xavia asked."Noah
Chloe nodded.As the doctor dangled a pocket watch before Chloe, the latter’s eyelids gradually grew heavy and she soon fell into a drowsy state. After an unknown amount of time, she was awakened, greeted by the doctor's serious and complex expression."I can't handle your condition. To get yourself cured, you should consult someone more specialized," the doctor said.Chloe was left stunned. The doctor she was consulting with was well-known in the field of psychology within Docwood. If even this doctor could not handle her case, did that mean she truly had a mental illness?The term "mental illness" felt distant to Chloe. It was so far removed from her reality that she had never considered herself susceptible to such a thing. When she came out of the examination room, Emily asked, "What did the doctor say?""She said she couldn't diagnose me and recommended I visit a psychology research institute," Chloe replied, her eyes vacant. She walked forward in silence, her lowered head c
Without turning around, Noah answered sarcastically, "You got what you wanted, so why are you asking such a meaningless question?" It seemed like he had no idea what had happened.Sighing, Chloe said, "I know you resent me, but this is important. Before he gets any conclusive evidence, Grandfather will keep you locked up to protect me.""That's unnecessary because I am guilty." Noah stood up and faced her. "Yes, I instructed Eustance to kidnap Jasper. What are you going to do about it? Are you going to call the police on me? Are you going to kick me out of the Sullivan manor to avenge your son?"Chloe stood stock-still and stared at him with unconcealable bewilderment, disbelief, and pain. She could not control the expressions flitting across her face. But strangely, she did not find these feelings unfamiliar as she had experienced them before. Noah inched closer toward her. Biting back the pain he felt, he asked, "Are you thrilled about getting back together with Joseph?""Wh-Wh
She never expected Noah to do something so irrational.Noah’s face bore the red marks of the slap as silence hung in the air."Are you done?" He looked away from her as his sinister and fierce attitude melted under Chloe’s gentle gaze.Chloe trembled. She yearned to get rid of him. "Did you do anything else to me? Why did you take me to the psychology research institute that one time? Why does my head hurt for no reason? I feel I've forgotten a lot of things..."Noah narrowed his eyes. "I don't know what you're talking about, and I've already told you everything. There's nothing else I can say.""Don't… Don’t let Grandfather down, Noach." She hoped that he would repent.But Noah’s only response was to sneer. The real battle had just begun, and he would never lose to Joseph. Besides, without Desmond’s shackles, he could be unscrupulous now.This suffocating and oppressive atmosphere the two men created was unbearable for Chloe. They were constantly at each other’s throats and plo
When Chloe stepped out of the building and got closer to Xavia, she found Xavia putting on a charity performance to collect money for those living in the rural mountain areas. "Growing up in the mountains made me understand how desperate and lonely the kids there are. I hope everyone will contribute to helping them achieve a better future. I myself will be donating 100 thousand dollars. Although it's nothing compared to the big shots who own millions, this is my many years of savings. I want to do what I can to help those kids.“And, of course, I'll keep doing charity after marrying into the royal family. In fact, I'll have more power to help them after. I can build new schools and roads for them..."After an excellent speech, Xavia stuffed a cheque worth 100 thousand dollars into the charity box. Thunderous applause broke out among the audience. "I knew I wasn't wrong about Vee. Fuck those people who say she's immoral." "She's marrying a prince, so of course, she's virtuous. T
Chloe asked the crowd, "Is it that easy for you to earn a few million? Why do you make it sound like it’s just a snap of the fingers?""It isn't easy for us, but it’s easy for you,” a man said."I'm sorry, but my money was hard to come by too. I won't stop you if you want to support your idol. Oh, I see you have a ring on your ring finger. You must be married. You really should choose the right platform if you want to do charity and not be fooled. Your wife will get mad at you if your joint property goes to waste.""Why you..." The man was struck speechless, and his expression was hideous.Xavia looked angry too. Gripping the microphone hard, she asked, "Are you saying I'm cheating everyone out of their money?""No, that’s not what I meant.""Then what do you mean?" "Well..." Chloe grinned and casually pointed at the stage set up nearby. "Don't forget to pay for the venue."Xavia had to pay for this spot as it was land owned by the Sullivans.Thinking that victory was on her
“You met Chloe?" Noah went straight to the point.Stella was speechless as he had always been gentle and friendly to everyone. She assumed he was dispirited after being bullied by the Sullivans and losing his career. "Yeah, I did. She wants to see Professor Alfred but it won’t be easy for her to get an appointment," Stella spoke arrogantly, feeling a sense of superiority after having worked for Alfred for a long time.Noah fell silent."Noah?""I'm listening. Does Professor Alfred have any free slots this month?" "No, but I’ll tell him if you wish to see him. I’m sure he'll say yes to you.""Not at the moment," Noah added, "Tell me if Chloe goes to the institute.""I will.” Like a love-struck fool, Stella immediately agreed. But she added in a worried tone, "Did you have a fall out with the Sullivan—”"Don't worry. I can handle it." "Pull yourself together, all right? I believe in you."Her words of encouragement made Noah sneer. "Sure."After the call, Stella felt that