The police arrived ten minutes later and took the human traffickers away.The middle-aged woman contacted her son and daughter-in-law and brought the child to the police station to get a statement taken.Meanwhile, Erin and Jill entered a private room in the restaurant.After the door was closed, Jill sat on the chair by the window and said with a smile, "There is no one else here now. You can reveal it to me now, right?""It's nothing special." Erin casually put her purse on the table."No! You must tell me. How did you spot the telltale signs of those human traffickers? Their lives also wouldn't be in danger after they were shot with the sedative needles, right?" guessed Jill."I wouldn't use the needles if their lives would be in danger. Don't worry. The needles will be ejected by their bodies within half an hour. Those three people should wake up not long after they get to the police station," Erin explained.Jill felt enlightened and said, "No wonder they were put in the po
Erin immediately denied it and said, "No! If I were you, I might choose to get married too after I got pregnant. After all, marrying a man who is doing well financially could help my family live a better life too."It was brutally realistic, but it was incredibly normal for many women to think of their own families when getting married.At that moment, Savannah felt an urge to cry, and tears welled up in her eyes. She sighed and said, "Erin, it's been years since we last saw each other. We just happened to be sitting next to each other for a semester during high school. I've come to look for you, but I really didn't think you would agree to meet me. "To be honest with you, if I wasn't left with no choice, I wouldn't ask you to do me this favor."Erin held her hand and said, "Savannah, don't say that. I understand."After Chandler announced to the media that Erin was his wife, everybody in her social circle knew about it.In the past few years, Erin had met some classmates who
After hearing Anderson say he had long wanted to catch him, Ryder grinned and asked, "Catch me for what?""Don't play dumb with me! You've helped Jill a few times. Do you think I'll spare you?" Anderson barked. Ryder retorted, "Jill is my good friend. Of course, I'll help her."Anderson was filled with jealousy as he questioned, "Your good friend? Why do I feel it's more than that? You stayed together with Jill for a while back then. She was staying at your place. Both of you were alone. Did nothing really happen?"Ryder subconsciously thought of the night he spent with Jill. He did not feel anything anymore, but of course, he would not tell Anderson the truth. It would only make his situation worse otherwise. Jill would also be in greater danger if she was in Anderson's hands. "Since you think there's something between us, you wouldn't believe anything I say anyway," Ryder pointed out."Indeed, I won't believe you. I'd like to see who Jill will save," said Anderson.Ryder c
After the video was over, Chandler immediately objected and said, "Erin, I absolutely disagree with you doing that. I don't believe he will keep his word.""I don't believe him either!" Kylan objected as well.Erin said calmly, "He must have expected that I would agree. That's why he used this condition to exchange with us.""If you were to go, then there would be one more hostage," Calix said indifferently. He also did not agree for Erin to sacrifice herself.Tina frowned and asked, "Why does he want to get Erin involved? What kind of psychological game is Anderson trying to play?"Chandler's gaze was cold as he looked at the big screen. "Anderson is insane. Maybe he treats everybody who has helped Jill as his enemy.""Hmph! Maybe he wants to kill all of us," said Calix."What would Anderson do next if we do nothing?" Taylor asked.They were still seven hours away from midnight.It was actually enough time for them to save Ryder and Jill.They just had no idea what Anderson
Chandler was somewhat surprised when he asked, "Is it really such a coincidence?"Erin sighed. "Based on the information I've gathered, it's very likely!"Chandler mused, "How can we make them leave…"The couple was troubled when suddenly, outside the door, a hoarse male voice asked, "What are you two up to?"Another voice replied, "Boss, these two kids won't leave. If they discover the people in the wine cellar, it will be troublesome…""Just drive them away! Why bother darting them with tranquilizers? Now, we can only keep them in the villa!" the first man shouted.The other man suggested, "Boss, we'll carry these two back to their rooms and lock them inside. Besides, the tranquilizers will keep them asleep for ten hours. When it's daylight, we can send them away…""Alright, quickly carry them upstairs, and don't let Mr. Gates see them! He's already on his way here," said the man."Yeah, got it," replied the other.Once the people outside left, Erin breathed a sigh of relief
Anderson's methods sent chills down Erin's spine. It seemed that she had only tonight to rescue Ryder and Jill.Hiding behind the red wine racks, she remained quiet while waiting for Anderson and Julio to leave.After ten minutes without hearing any movement, she slowly emerged. Before she could approach the iron door that separated her from Ryder and the others, a gun was pressed against her back.From behind, Anderson questioned, "Who are you? How dare you eavesdrop on our conversation?""Handsome, please don't shoot! I didn't intentionally eavesdrop on your conversation… A handsome man paid me to come in and find him, but I didn't see him. I got scared and hid because there were so many strangers around.""Oh really? Who are you, and what are you doing here? Turn around!"Erin pretended to be scared and slowly turned around, smiling nervously."Handsome, do I need to explain it so clearly? You can tell from my attire…" she said, deliberately throwing a seductive look at him.
Erin spoke up, hoping to buy Chandler and the others extra time. "Anderson, going against us won't help you! Do you want all of us to suffer together?"But Anderson waved it off, saying, "I don't want trouble, but you guys are just too nosy! What Jill and I have together is none of your business."Erin smirked and shot back, "Jill is a close friend of mine, and I can't stay silent. I wouldn't meddle if you two were truly in love. I would wish you the best instead. But that's not the case."You've been bothering Jill for years. Can't you see? Jill doesn't love you at all!""Shut up!" Furious, Anderson tried to slap Erin, but she quickly dodged the blow.Standing protectively in front of Jill and Ryder, Erin wore a serious expression as she addressed Anderson. "Anderson, put a stop to this before it's too late! You'll land in prison if you go through with murder."Anderson scoffed. "You think sparing them will keep me out of prison? I've done plenty of dirty work for Clifford. How
Erin had just finished speaking when people stormed into the dungeon.Chandler appeared as his usual self, joined by Taylor, Calix, and Kylan. All four of them pointed their guns at Anderson and Julio."Everybody, calm down!" Erin stepped up to protect Anderson.Anderson was taken aback. He never expected Erin to try and make peace."Julio, put the gun down," Anderson commanded.Fearing that Chandler and the others might open fire any second, Julio hesitated for a moment before lowering his gun.To his surprise, everyone holstered their guns."I underestimated your strength. If you're here, you must have all my people, right?" Anderson commented."Anderson, our goal is to rescue, not to hurt anyone," Chandler asserted firmly, pulling Erin behind him.Kylan quickly positioned himself as a protective barrier in front of her.Anderson wasn't surprised to see Erin being shielded by two men. A smart woman like her deserved all the protection she could get.Erin gently pushed Kyla
Erin chuckled lightly as she said, "Enny would have married and fallen in love with another man sooner or later. "If that man is Paulo, I would be more than willing. Enny will be very happy in her life, and I'm at ease entrusting her to Paulo. And with Paulo being so wealthy, I don't have to worry about anyone coveting Enny's status or her family's power.""You make a good point!" Jill agreed."Jill, if your wedding with Ryder happens around the same time as Enny's, I'm afraid I won't have the energy to help you," Erin said worriedly."No worries, I don't want a wedding ceremony. Ryder and I just need to register our marriage. We've been living together for ten years anyway," Jill said.Erin nodded. "Yeah, that's fine. Weddings are quite tiring anyway, whether you have one or not."After chatting for a while, Jill heard Ryder's footsteps and said quickly, "Let's talk next time. He's coming in." …At 10:00 pm that day, Erin visited Chandler's office at his company.However, h
Ryder turned around with skepticism etched across his face. "What could possibly be wrong? Look at how anxious you are."As she leaned against the doorway, Jill held her phone aloft. There was a challenging glint in her eyes. "If you can remain that calm after hearing this news, I'll play your game with you later.""Really?" Ryder raised an eyebrow, his tone filled with."Forget it if you don't trust me." She pretended to turn away.In a swift motion, Ryder closed the distance between them."I believe you. Now, tell me," Ryder said."Enny and Paulo have settled things," Jill announced with a smirk playing on her lips."Damn! Who told you?" Ryder's curiosity peaked.Jill waved her phone triumphantly. "This is exclusive insider information! Erin personally sent a WhatsApp message, see for yourself!"Ryder snatched the phone, his eyes scanning the message rapidly.The message read, "Enny was two months pregnant with Paulo's child, and the couple had visited Paulo's parents. Whil
Cyril looked at Paulo's departing figure and sighed. "Master is so good-looking. That's why Ms. Frost has been chasing him for so many years… Actually, Master and Ms. Frost really are a perfect match!"Only after Paulo's figure disappeared into the forest did Cyril turn around silently.He was suddenly startled. "Ms. Frost…""Why so guilty? I'm not some demoness who preys on monks!" Enny exclaimed.Cyril laughed. "Ms. Frost, you're really humorous…""I'm asking you, where is your master?" Enny demanded.Cyril hesitated and said, "I don't know where Master is."Enny called his bluff. "Liar!""I really don't know," insisted Cyril."Cyril, your master is going through the most difficult time of his life. As his capable assistant and disciple, you must help him!" insisted Enny.Enny's serious expression made Cyril ask curiously, "What trouble has Master encountered?""Well, he wants to be with me, but he's too embarrassed to ask. What should I do?" she asked."Does Master reall
Many years later, on the day Enny got her ID card, she drove to Skycloud Mountain overnight.There was a temple on the top of Skycloud Mountain, and she was going to see someone there.By the time she struggled to the mountaintop, it was already 6:00 am the next day.Enny was dressed in black. She wore white hiking shoes with a duck tongue hat and her hair casually tied in a ponytail.Her beautiful, bare face had been a stumbling block on her path to growth.Every year, the number of men she rejected could fill several trucks.That was just among those who had the chance to approach her, while those who didn't could only watch from afar.Enny looked straight ahead, wiping the sweat that had trickled down her cheek.She took a deep breath and walked into the small, secluded temple that was cut off from the world.She finally arrived just in time on the day the new chief abbot took office. In fact, she was there to prevent the new abbot from entering the monastic life!Driven b
Erin had planned to visit Matthew's "Thinkerin City" to buy a violin and visit him.But Matthew's shop was closed, so after waiting for half an hour with Enny, she went to another store to buy one.However, she happened to meet him on the street now.Matthew slowly pushed the wheelchair toward her.He was dressed very casually. He wore a plaid shirt with short sleeves, jeans, and branded sneakers.His simple style was a far cry from his rock star days.He looked somewhat thinner, his smile faint. "Erin, did you and Enny come to buy an instrument?""Yes, we bought Enny a violin. We actually wanted to visit your store." Erin's gaze drifted to Claire, who sat in the wheelchair.Matthew responded, "Sorry, I had to take Claire to get some medicine."Although Claire had been tragically affected by Matthew's obsessive fans years ago, she survived. However, she was left mentally incapacitated and was sometimes lucid for only a few hours.Matthew was loyal, taking it upon himself to c
Chandler's appearance wasn't anything mysterious or an extraordinary entrance.It was filled with the usual beauty and romance of a typical wedding.After reaching Erin, he knelt on one knee with a face full of happiness, opened the ring box with both hands and looked up at her.He asked, "Erin, will you marry me again?"Erin's heart was filled with joy as she asked jokingly, "If I refuse, will you force me into a wedding dress and marry you?"He replied firmly, "Yes!""Since I have no choice, I suppose I must agree," she said with a smile. Erin extended her hand for Chandler to slide the engagement ring onto her finger."You will be Mrs. Frost for the rest of your life! Don't even think about escaping!" Chandler exclaimed."Ah, I won't run. I am willing to be a happy prisoner," Erin said self-deprecatingly.Ryder rolled his eyes, his expression full of sourness.Kylan caught his expression and patted his shoulder without saying a word.As Erin put on the ring, everyone pres
Five minutes later, the doorbell rang again as Enny started doing Erin's makeup."I'll get it, Mom. You stay seated, okay?" Enny said."Fine, Mommy won't move." Erin winked at her. Seconds later, Enny shouted, "Godfather!""Enny! You look so beautiful!" The joy in the man's voice was palpable.Erin stood up and walked to the living room, knowing Sean had arrived.By then, Sean and another man had already entered.They closed the door behind them."Erin, I've brought a makeup artist for you," Sean said with a slight smile.The man beside him bowed politely to her. "Hello, Ms. Lane!""Maya, your male disguise is a total failure. You just slapped on some rough makeup without even wearing a realistic mask. You don't look like a man at all," Erin teased with a laugh.Maya couldn't help but laugh. "Mr. Frost's security measures are too strict. If I had worn a stranger's male mask, I wouldn't have been allowed in, and I would have been detained.""Why go through all the trouble o
Meanwhile, Erin had just gone to open the door of her hotel room.To her surprise, the person at the door was Roman."Rom! It's really you!" Erin exclaimed with joy. Dressed in a tailored white suit, Roman held a bouquet and joked, "Do you need to check my face to make sure I'm not wearing a mask?""Haha! I know it's you! Come in and let's talk. Thank you for the flowers!" Erin took the bouquet he offered and invited him inside.A minute later, Roman was sitting on the couch.He looked out to the underwater world from the floor-to-ceiling windows and remarked, "Enny and Eddie must really love this room.""Yes, the kids could watch it all night. Chandler specifically chose this type of room for the children," Erin explained.As Erin placed the fresh flowers in a vase, Roman inquired, "Where's Chandler?"Erin replied, "You should know what he's busy with, right?"Roman's gaze turned indecipherable, his tone probing as he asked, "You already know?"Erin laughed. "Yes. Did it d
Jill naturally denied it when she heard the question. "We didn't expose anything! Erin just happened to see us. What could we do? Pretend we don't know her? That's not realistic at all!""Did you really say nothing?" Ryder asked doubtfully.Calix was also skeptical as he questioned, "Erin is so sharp, and both of your acting skills are so poor. She must have figured it out."Tina exclaimed defensively, "We really didn't say anything! You two are so annoying! I'm dying of thirst here! Jill, hurry up and open the door. We can talk inside.""Yeah, I'm thirsty too," Jill echoed. She took out her room card, swiped it, and opened the door.The two women were about to close the door when Ryder stopped it with his hand. He asked, "What are you doing, not letting us in?""What are you coming in for? Don't you have your own room? Go away, we're going to take a nap!" Jill said grumpily."Taking a nap at this hour? Are you two pigs? The rehearsal is about to start," Ryder pointed out."W