Faye found herself pinned down on a wide, comfortable bed, gazing at the handsome face so close to her. Before she could say anything, Cedric lowered his head and kissed her neck.At the same time, his hand pressed down on her shoulder.Her shoulder hadn't been treated and was already throbbing. With Cedric's touch, Faye felt like she was about to die from the pain.She gasped in pain and instinctively pushed Cedric away.Meeting Cedric's eyes, filled with suspicion and displeasure, Faye realized she had overreacted. She cleared her throat nervously and adjusted her collar. She took the initiative to wrap her arms around his neck, planting a kiss near his lips."Mr. Shaw, you said so yourself. It's inappropriate to do this during the day ..." She leaned against his chest, her eyes bright, "How about we finish our business first, and I'll serve you tonight?"She could just lie there without doing a thing, and that was enough to drive him crazy. So when she was smiling seductivel
Just as Faye had thought, Cedric had indeed gone to settle scores with Seth.Seth's full name was Seth Garcia. He was from the Garcia family in Jorn City. Due to some trouble he got into while he was young, he was kicked out of his family. Later, relying on his intelligence, he established a reputation for himself and followed a powerful figure to Laguna Island, eventually becoming the "master" of Laguna Island.Naturally, Seth was just a puppet, but he had sacrificed a lot to even qualify as a puppet. He fought his way out of hell and honed his skills for self-preservation.Hence, when he struck, every move was lethal, ruthless, and decisive, aiming to kill. From Cedric's perspective, Seth should have never harmed his woman.Anyone who hurt Faye would not be spared.As his thoughts raced, Cedric arrived at the location his men had sent him.Indeed, after leaving the warehouse rooftop at the dock, Cedric had his men follow Seth while he followed Faye.However, Faye was too s
Cedric sounded harmless, but his voice sent chills down everyone's spine. Seth's subordinates swiftly grabbed their weapons. Their bodies were tense as they fixed their gazes on Cedric, ready to charge at him for a fight at any moment.Cedric stood alone in a black shirt, similar to Faye's outfit for the day. The difference was he wore a black mask to cover his face. His eyes emitted a strange glim, and he had a menacing aura."Who are you?" Seth calmed down after having a clear look at Cedric. He scanned Cedric from head to toe and sneered. "Do you know where you are?"Cedric casually shrugged. "I didn't know before, but I do now."Seth's gaze darkened. "The answer doesn't matter anymore. After all, this place will disappear soon," Cedric added. With that, he leaped into action and appeared in front of Seth within a split second. Seth's eyes widened. It was too late to dodge, and he was sent flying by Cedric's fierce kick. The tremendous force almost shattered his intern
Faye awoke to the insistent ringtone of her phone, finding it was already 5:00 pm. A series of missed calls greeted her, and she furrowed her brows. How did she sleep so deeply?"Charles?" Faye answered the phone, her voice returning to its usual indifferent tone."Boss, s-something happened!" Charles sounded deeply shocked."What happened?" Faye frowned."S-Seth's hideout in Pembrook got burned down! When I arrived at the location you sent me, the place was already engulfed in flames! "Due to its remote location, the fire couldn't be extinguished in time. When the fire department arrived, the entire villa was reduced to ashes. There was nothing left!" Charles exclaimed. Faye was stunned. She had anticipated something big, but this huge!"And Seth?" Faye inquired."His whereabouts are unknown," Charles replied. "When I arrived, the place was a sea of fire. We had people checking the surroundings, but no one emerged from inside."Faye's expression darkened. "I see. You
Christina was tall and strong, almost twice the size of Faye. Christina's expression darkened; she refused to give up, using all her strength. However, instead of dragging Faye away, she was thrown off. She stumbled and hit the wall.Nurses hurried over upon hearing the commotion. They were greeted with the sight of a calm and composed Faye and a disheveled Christina leaning against the wall. They were momentarily puzzled.Faye glanced at the nurses at the door. In a chilling tone, she said to Christina, "As the attending physician, your first duty when a patient is in distress should be to escort the patient's family out, not to bicker with me. Why aren't you focusing on urgent care?"Christina's face slightly darkened; she straightened up and said sternly, "If it weren't for your interference, how could I lose focus?"Faye sneered. "You're a doctor. A split-second decision could mean a life. At times like these, do you have time to argue with me or even fight?""Do you think
Wennie really admired Faye's direct and commanding demeanor. It wasn't just Faye's remarkable strength that led the security team to follow her, but also her respectable character. Without a word, Wennie proceeded to complete the discharge procedures.The hospital director observed Wennie's immediate compliance with Faye's instructions, then shifted his attention to Faye.Faye carried herself with a composed and commanding presence. The director was certain that she was no ordinary person.It was a well-known fact that Charles was currently leading the security team. In that case, who could this girl be? There had been no mention of a new leader for the security team, and this girl appeared as though she hadn't even graduated from college. It seemed unlikely that she could be a leader.Contemplating this, the director smiled as he said, "Madam, I apologize for the misunderstanding earlier. The patient is severely injured, and his current situation is unstable. Moving the pa
After leaving the hospital, Faye drove directly to the pier in Wennie's car.It was already past 11 in the evening, with ten or 20 minutes to spare before her cargo's arrival. So far, the goods bound for Pembrook and Jeorgia were secure. Yet, Faye knew this sense of security was fleeting. Despite the advantage of evading machine inspections through water transportation and discreetly moving contents, every maneuver was under the scrutiny of watchful eyes.Recent disruptions by Anastasia had caused shortages in the diamond market, and this particular batch had traveled from the south with an extended stopover in Yamania. It was certain that they would be closely monitored.Faye stretched out her arms as she patiently awaited the approaching ship. At 11:35 pm at night, a luxurious cruise liner emitted a loud roar, gliding toward them on the sea surface.With a yawn, Faye leapt onto a rooftop—observing the approaching vessel. However, as the ship drew nearer, she noticed a surge i
As the ship docked at Pembrook Pier, a flood of tourists poured out, rapidly transforming the once orderly dock into a scene of chaos.No one knew who spread the rumor that a batch of top-grade diamonds, worth tens of millions, would arrive today. The domestic diamond market was already in turmoil due to an interruption in the supply of top-grade diamonds caused by Anastasia's uncle, the longstanding monopolizer of the market.Originally well-supplied, the domestic diamond market had faced disruption for ten days, leading to widespread speculation. Rumors suggested a scarcity of raw materials caused by an accident at a southern mine. It was said that the mine had been sealed off temporarily due to casualties, prompting a global shutdown and a comprehensive overhaul of safety protocols for all mines.Even the higher-ups were uncertain how long the overhaul would take. The ambiguity surrounding the timeline for this rectification left business tycoons distressed as they grappled w