“All these… must be connected to Sarah. But… what’s scarier is the person hiding behind Sarah.”Logan struggled and said, “He’s already… targeting us.”Catherine shuddered. “Did you tell Shaun about this?”“I did, but… they think I’m lying.” Logan laughed bitterly. “Boss, you… You have a bad eye. I’m even… stronger than him.”“I’m sorry. Can you stand it?” Catherine looked at him worriedly.“The most agonizing thing… is the withdrawal symptoms.” Logan was gasping. “But… the pain in my body helps me stay awake and control… myself. Besides, death... is nothing. I owe you my life anyway.”“Don’t say any more. I’ll get you out of here.”Catherine held his hands and swore with reddened eyes.The metal doors suddenly opened. Shaun stood at the door. When he saw both of their hands tightly clasped together, hostility flashed across his eyes.“Looks like not only do you not want your finger, but you don’t even want your hand anymore.”Shaun walked over in long strides. He yanked Cath
Shaun’s expression changed. He stared at Catherine without budging.Catherine’s eyes were like stagnant lake water—calm without any ripples.“What he said is right. If we were officially dating before, then I’m saying this formally. Shaun, let’s break up. It’s impossible for me to be with you anymore. It’ll never be possible again. Therefore, it’s not important whether you forgive me or not.”Shaun looked at the woman in front of him who had a calm, determined expression. His strong heart shuddered hard.A sense of indescribable helplessness shrouded him.Catherine was so close to him at that moment, yet it was as if there were mountains and rivers between them.No one would know that he had never thought of breaking up. Even when Rodney kneeled in front of him… Even when he knew she was the one who instructed Logan, he wanted to use Logan as a scapegoat. As long as she turned over a new leaf, he would forgive her.“Don’t you dare.”After a long while, he spoke with a hoarse vo
“Do you want to call Suzie to ask where she is now?” Catherine raised her eyebrows and reminded Shaun.Shaun’s heart shuddered. He found Suzie’s number and dialed it in a hurry, but she could not be reached.“What did you do to Suzie?” His eyes were full of murderous intent as if he was about to kill her.“I can allow you to have a video call with her for a while, but you have to ask someone to return my phone to me.” Catherine extended her hand toward him.Shaun immediately had someone bring her phone over. Catherine called Austin. A man wearing a mask appeared on the screen. “Miss…”“Let him see the child,” Catherine ordered.Soon, Austin gave the phone to Suzie.“Uncle Shaun…” Suzie raised her head with a bright smile. Shaun looked at the background. He noticed it was not Hackett Institute but a completely unknown place.“Suzie, why didn’t you go to school today?” he asked hurriedly.“Aunty Cathy said she’s bringing me to play today. She asked this uncle to pick me up. Uncl
Once Logan was sent to the police station, he would be hospitalized for treatment and interrogated again according to the standard procedure. Not only that, he would be in the police’s hands, so Shaun would be unable to teach Logan a lesson.“I’ll make a police report too.” He walked down the stairs, pointing at Catherine. “This woman abducted my niece and intends to hurt her. Please investigate this matter immediately.”“Alright, this lady and Mr. Hill, please follow us to the police station,” the police said.Next, Logan was sent to the hospital in an ambulance. Catherine sat in the police car while Shaun followed behind in a sedan arranged by Liona.Not long after arriving at the police station, Liam brought Suzie over.“Hello, Mr. Police,” Suzie greeted the police sweetly once she entered.“Hi, little darling.” After pinching Suzie’s chubby cheeks, the police looked at Shaun puzzledly. “Young Master Hill, didn’t you say your niece was kidnapped?”“...”Shaun stared at Liam
In the sports car, Suzie lay in Catherine’s embrace. Tears streaked her face. “Mom, is it very painful? I no longer like scummy dad. Don’t be together with him anymore.”“It’s okay. I’m fine.” Catherine touched Suzie’s head. “Suzie, you did a good job today. I’m sorry that I used you.”If she could, she did not want her children to be exposed to such dirty stuff.“It’s okay, you only did it to rescue Uncle Logan anyway. Besides, Uncle Austin kept playing with me,” Suzie whispered.“Go play with Uncle Liam later. I still need to search for evidence to prove Uncle Logan’s innocence.” Catherine kissed Suzie’s forehead. “I’ll look for you after I finish my work, okay?”“Mm, Suzie will be a good girl.” Suzie sniffed and nodded her head.“Do you need help?” Liam asked.“No, you just need to help me take good care of Suzie.” Catherine shook her head. That matter was too complicated. She was afraid something would happen to Liam as well.“It’s my fault for being useless.” Liam smiled b
Liam clenched his fists and said discontentedly, “I can’t leave now. Suzie’s too young. You can let other people do this…”“There are many people to take care of Suzie. Besides, you’re too close with that vicious woman, Catherine. I don’t feel reassured letting you raise Suzie. I don’t hope there’ll be another day when Suzie becomes a hostage again. She’s young and doesn’t know anything. You’re her father, yet you joined hands with someone else and used Suzie to threaten me. Have you ever thought if Catherine was being serious, Suzie might’ve died at any moment?”Shaun glared at Liam. “I’m the head of the Hill family and Suzie is part of the Hill family. I have the right to decide everything related to you all.”“You’re really a bossy and arrogant person.” Liam was exasperated. “Why do you think so badly of Cathy? You falling in love with her really is her rotten luck.”“Love?” Shaun sneered. “Someone like her doesn’t deserve my love. I was blind back then. From now on, I don’t wis
“That won’t happen. I’ll take over the case myself,” Shaun said in a low voice.“That’s great. There’s no lawsuit that Shaunic can’t win.” Sarah raised her head and smiled at him....At night, in the Hill family’s manor.Shaun came back, though it was rare of him. Old Madam Hill did not feel comfortable after looking at him. “Has the sun risen from the west today? You actually have the time to come back? What’s that in your hand?” “The newest Barbie doll.” Shaun brought it over to Suzie who was having snacks. “I’m giving this to you, okay?”He was not someone who would care about a child’s feelings, but Suzie’s words yesterday had hurt his heart. He could not sleep for the whole night.He did not understand why he was so concerned about Liam’s daughter. It was really strange.“No.” Suzie evaded him. She ran over to Old Madam Hill’s side and lowered her head.Old Madam Hill glared at Shaun and snapped, “You transferred her dad to work at the lower ranks and made him a laughin
“Of course, I can.” Suzie planted her hands on her small waist. “In this big manor, Uncle, Great-grandma, Great-grandpa, Grandma, and Granduncle all genuinely like me, but Grandpa, Grandaunt, and my Great-grandma, Great-grandpa, and uncles and aunts from my father’s side don’t like me.”Shaun was startled and only reacted after a long time. “You mean your grandpa and your grandparents, aunts, and uncles from the Campos family don’t like you?”“Yeah, when Daddy brought me to the Campos family, they all ignored me. Another big brother even bullied me. He was clearly in the wrong, but Grandpa told me to apologize to him.” Suzie lowered her head and clenched her little fists.“I grew up with Mommy since I was little, so I’m very good at reading people’s expressions.” Shaun’s heart clenched painfully, but he could not tell why. “Don’t go to the Campos family anymore. If you’re bored, come and find me.”“No need. I don’t like Aunty Sarah, and I know she doesn’t like me either.” Suzie s