Before the staff could react, Cyrus had already signaled for his men to target the three members and their friends.Draco was taken aback by this change of things. What was the president up to now?Suddenly, gunshots rang out, followed by the three members' bodies as they fell to the floor. Their hearts had been shot through by the rifles Cyrus' men carried.Erin's grip tightened around Chandler's arm. The man gently squeezed her hand, trying to give her the strength to remain calm."Are you outta your mind, Blue-Eagle?!" one of the members yelled while the other members checked on their friends' bodies.Cyrus languidly walked up and sat down on the Eagle Throne, one leg over the other. "I bet you're regretting coming here, aren't you? It's too late now … Here, why don't I let you in on why I'm killing you guys?""Why?!""Because you f*cking deserve to die! You made a living ripping off people's hard-earned money with forged artwork! You even had me fooled. Those were people's b
Erin replied calmly, "I'm from Red Deer's band. My brother's Number 056 from District D. He hurt his hand and couldn't use his gun, so I'm standing in for him for the night."She had already practiced saying this a thousand times before tonight, just in case she was found out.Cyrus' gaze lingered on her. "Do you know why Red Deer isn't participating tonight?""I'm not too sure, sir. But I did hear from my brother about them being sick …""Hm." Draco had reported the same earlier. "Has your brother ever met Red Deer?""No, sir."Then a minute of silence followed.Finally, as if tired of this interrogation, Cyrus waved her off. "Alright. Out you go.""Yes, sir."Just when she was about to leave, Cyrus suddenly said, "Wait."Erin swallowed her pounding heart and turned around. "Yes, sir?""Keep a close eye on those three participants, y'hear? One f*ck up and it's your life on the line.""Of course, sir. We won't take our eyes off 'em!""Alright. Scoot."Erin nodded and left
Three days later, Chandler and Erin made it back home safely. Osborn was also alerted of Noah's disappearance. Meanwhile, news outlets all across the world alerted the public of the discovery of an island packed with more than a hundred dead, charred bodies, none of which were identifiable at the moment.The only reason the navy was able to find this island was because of Draco's anonymous tip. He'd wanted to permanently cut off ties with the club.Chandler had never seen Draco's true appearance, as the man never took his mask off. Erin didn't push him either. Yet, Chandler had come to know who he was and knew this man was once close friends with Paulo Eastwood himself."If you ever need help, you know where to find me," Chandler had told him before leaving the ship.Noah was now an internationally wanted criminal. Chandler and his men's testimonials were more nails in that head, claiming he was the one who'd tipped the police about the island's existence. Hopefully, Cyrus believed
Both Chandler and Erin turned to the bed in shock."Dad, you're awake!" Chandler cried excitedly.Quentin had pushed himself up from the bed by now. He sighed, "Yes, I have been all this while.""But why?" Erin frowned."Erin—I haven't yet, but thank you. Thank you so much for saving my son. Thank you—" Quentin even wanted to stand up to go to her."Of course, Dad. I love him."The man put on some slippers and went over to Erin, gently holding her hand in his before walking to the couch. When all of them had sat down, Quentin asked, "I actually planned this with Alan. It was all faked …""... Because of Evelyn?"A look of disappointment surfaced on Quentin's face. "Your mother's changed a lot, Chandler …"He couldn't help but laugh bitterly."Your mother was the sweetest, kindest woman when I first met her. Who'd know three decades could make such a difference? I barely recognize her anymore … I've been terrified something might happen to you two these days. I spent the night
Chandler would never have imagined Erin's statement to protect him would come true in less than an hour. She had taken a sniper's shot for him!Knowing they had no second chance, the sniper immediately retreated from his hiding spot, Chandler's guards hot on his tail."Chandler—send her to the ER!" Alan cried; he was the only one calm in the current situation.Chandler gathered his wife in his arms and ran into the hospital, tears falling down his eyes. He bit on his lip to try not to weep. All that mattered now was saving Erin.Behind him, his guards swiftly followed him into the building.…Ten minutes later, Chandler remained pacing anxiously outside the ER, having been stopped from entering for the fifth time.Alan had promised him that his doctors would do all they could to save Erin. They couldn't have Chandler inside the operating theater lest he disturb the surgeons.Chandler was now deathly pale, his heart pounding anxiously as time ticked on.This was the first time
With that, Chandler turned and left.Indeed, he did have the urge to give Alan a good beating just now when Erin got shot. He even wondered if Alan was on the sniper's side.But still, he chose to believe Alan's loyalty on account of their years of friendship.This didn't mean he believed Alan fully.Anyone was a potential suspect right now.…Fifteen minutes later, Erin was transferred into a private ICU, quarantined from everyone else.Chandler watched on silently from outside, heart in his throat.Erin's willingness to sacrifice herself had touched him like no one ever had. This was the second time she'd risked her life to rescue him.Chandler's heart was both warm and in pain at the same time.This woman had said she'd love him—he never expected she'd do so with her own life at stake.If the bullet had gotten just a bit closer to her heart, Chandler would've lost her forever.Chills ran down his spine at the thought. Heck, his shirt had been soaked through with sweat si
Ian's words had Chandler asking, "How did you know that Erin took a bullet for me? Who told you?" "This isn't exactly a secret. Of course, I know." Ian kept a fixed gaze on Erin lying motionless on the hospital bed. Guilt surfaced in his heart."Hah … You want me dead, don't you, Ian Sloan?"Ian's eyes darkened at Chandler's straightforward words. The former didn't bother gracing the latter with a look. He simply smiled wryly. "Have you done something that you shouldn't have done, Chandler? Do you want me to kill you to absolve you of something?""Think it through before you make a decision, Ian, lest you dig your own grave." Chandler avoided eye contact with him.Ian shifted his gaze away from the bed and turned to leave the ward. When he opened the door, he said, "Erin is going to leave you one day. And I'll be waiting for that day to come." His words made Chandler's face turn even darker. Ian was becoming an increasingly unbearable thorn in his side.After Ian left the ho
Ten minutes later, the boy, Engel, entered the ward with the sniper.Two rows of uniformed bodyguards were positioned at the entrance of the ward.Quentin was also in the ward. Tears of joy filled his eyes when he learned that Erin was alright. He had come to care for her as if she were his daughter.Five minutes ago, Erin revealed Engel's true identity.Engel was one of Draco Powell's most outstanding bodyguards. He usually worked from the shadows to protect Draco. After Chandler and the others escaped from the island, they went their separate ways. Before Draco left, he informed Erin that he would send one of his own men back to the country with them. Draco was afraid Noah would betray Chandler and reveal his true identity. He also feared Cyrus would send his men to assassinate them. That was why he dispatched Engel—his genius bodyguard.Engel's might alone was equal to that of ten ex-special forces bodyguards. It showed how exceptional he was, making him stand out against the
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