Five minutes later, Chandler and Logan arrived at the room of the violinist. Logan's men stood guard at the hotel entrance, holding police batons.The door to the room was open, and they could see a man sitting on the couch in the living room. It was the violinist, Seth Hughes.Seth was wearing silk pajamas and indoor slippers. His expression was calm. He was also holding a glass of red wine in his hand.Chandler looked at him for a few seconds. Logan whispered, "Do you need me to go in with you?""No need, I'll go in alone. Keep an eye on the girl," Chandler replied.Logan nodded and closed the hotel room door after Chandler and Kyle entered. Seth looked up at Chandler as he entered the room while remaining seated on the couch. He smiled and said, "Mr. Frost, why are you holding my sister and me captive?"Chandler maintained a calm expression. He replied, "Let's not beat around the bush. How much did Paulo pay you? "Regardless of the amount, I'll pay you ten times more if
Ryder agreed with Chandler. "I had the same suspicion, but I wasn't sure.""Mr. Frost, why did you rule out Paulo as a suspect?" Kyle was still a bit puzzled.Chandler explained, "If Erin's disappearance were really Paulo's doing, he wouldn't leave his secretary for us to interrogate. "Seth knows that Paulo is also missing. He's trying to frame Paulo and make us suspect him. I believe this is one of the reasons Cyrus kidnapped Paulo too."Kyle nodded in understanding. He then asked, "So, the other reason is that Cyrus wants to use Paulo's life to gain control over Mrs. Frost?""Yes, Erin is compassionate. She wouldn't disregard Paulo's life," Chandler replied with a solemn look and a troubled heart. Before Kyle could say more, Chandler's phone rang. He walked to the balcony to answer it.Niall's voice came through. "Mr. Frost, were you looking for me?""Niall, I believe you're Erin's friend, so I'll ask you directly. Do you know where Cyrus' secret facilities are? Especially
After thinking about his plan, Cyrus thought that if Erin cooperated, that would be ideal.He sighed faintly and compromised. "Alright, as long as you cooperate with me from now on, I can agree to your request for tonight. "But let me make this clear. Since I could invite you over like this, don't expect me to treat you as guests. "Don't force me to use force against any of you. It won't benefit anyone."With that, Cyrus turned and left the cell with the nurses. The cell door was locked once again. Once they were gone, Paulo held Erin's hand and sat with her.He glanced at the surveillance camera on the wall and lowered his head to write in Erin's palm. He didn't want the people in the control room to hear their conversation.Paulo wrote: "Chandler must be looking for us."Erin nodded.He wrote again: "We must get the message out."She wrote in his palm: "I have a way."Erin and Paulo were blindfolded and had their mouths sealed on the way there. However, they both felt t
Two hours later, Seth led ten people into the underground lab at the paintball park where Erin was. He had a grave expression.Chandler's warning kept replaying in his mind. He had said that if anything happened to Erin, they would pay for it with their lives.At the moment, Chandler's men held Charmaine hostage. She had an electronic bomb strapped to her body.Seth had a bomb strapped to him as well.As he led the group into the club, Iron Hawk immediately asked, "What brings you here, Mr. Hughes?""It was Mr. Lund who asked me to come. Please take us to him," Seth said.Iron Hawk felt that something wasn't right. As far as he knew, Seth was not aware of this secret base.He glanced at the people behind Seth and asked, "Who are they?""They are temporary bodyguards I hired. Chandler's men have taken my sister captive. I've come to discuss a plan with Mr. Lund," Seth explained."How did you manage to escape then?" Iron Hawk didn't believe him right away. It wasn't that easy to
Paulo flew into a rage upon hearing Cyrus' words. He growled, "You're spouting nonsense! Let me tell you, if you dare do anything to Erin, I won't spare you!""Heh! You're in no position to threaten me right now. Why are you so ungrateful, Dr. Eastwood? I'm just trying to help." Cyrus turned and walked away.Before Paulo could react, a woman with long hair and wearing a leather jacket barged into the room.She had a serious expression as she said, "Cyrus, we have a problem! There are intruders in the lab! I noticed something unusual with the surveillance cameras!"Cyrus reacted quickly and made a decision. "Margot, take Paulo! We need to relocate immediately!"Margot Lattner pointed a gun at Paulo before he could make another move. The two mercenaries rushed in from outside and escorted Paulo away."Are they Chandler's people?" Cyrus asked as he changed his clothes."We don't know yet. The surveillance equipment is currently being repaired.""No time for that! They'll probabl
Cyrus' loud shout prompted Margot to quickly step forward. She grabbed a handful of Erin's long hair and held her in front. Her eyes were filled with ruthlessness as she threatened, "I'll kill her if anyone fires again!"Before Paulo could move to protect Erin, two mercenaries had held him hostage as well.Their surroundings suddenly fell into extreme silence. Only the cawing of crows could be heard.Kylan and Niall, who were lying in the darkness, dared not make any sound. Both Erin and Paulo were hostages now. They couldn't act rashly.Cyrus' group formed a protective circle and continued to advance. They looked out for each other as they crossed the small stream.Kylan and Niall went unnoticed by Cyrus' group as they stayed hidden. However, his group gradually moved further away.Kylan rolled over and got up quietly. He moved toward Niall while crouching.Niall stared at the disappearing figures in front. His eyes were filled with anxiety and unease as he worried about Erin
Erin did not respond to Cyrus' words. Her face was frosty as she looked down. The feeling of being held hostage was just incredibly terrible.She was fuming to the point of wanting to curse, but she held it in.When Cyrus saw that Erin suddenly became obedient, he could not help but start to imagine. It must feel different if she was leaning against him out of her own free will. Cyrus had been single for years. He had long forgotten about the existence of women in this world.He had once hated his parents because of his rare allergy. Why did he have to suffer when his brother was fine?The unfairness he was born with made him more and more hostile and resentful in life. His character and mindset went through a drastic change. As the years passed, he became who he was now.He hated it so much.Why could he not have basic interactions with others, like shaking hands or hugging?But finally, a very special woman appeared one day. And that woman was Erin.He still remembered the
Erin was slightly dazed after Cyrus shouted at her. By the time she regained her senses, she realized he was still hugging her. She continued breaking herself free while shouting, "Are you done? Hurry up and let me go, you pervert! Jerk!"He saw that she was so worked up that tears welled in her eyes. He then took a deep breath, slowly let her go, and held her hand instead."We're reaching the exit soon. Stop struggling or you might fall off." It was then Cyrus realized what he had done.He could not wrap his head around it after he calmed down. He actually kissed Erin. Was he out of his mind?As he recalled that slightly cold but amazing kiss, his ears became a little hot. He could hear his heart pounding, and he felt a little hard to breathe.He saw that Erin kept her back facing him. After she took hold of the railing of the railcar, she shook his hand off with all her might. She also wiped her lips without even trying to hide it.The hate and disgust that came from the bott
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