Duncan looked at them coldly before saying in a low and stern voice, “Go back and do what you need to do. I’ll deal with the immediate family’s affair. You are not needed here. “If you disobey me, you’re disobeying the head of the family.“There’s no need for any interrogation or explanations. Do as I say. Now, scram!”Duncan’s voice was cold and domineering. The rest of the family members who were still trying to raise a fuss suddenly quietened down and stood still.Even though there was still reluctance and anger in their gazes, no one dared to speak out or stop him. It was truly horrifying to see the furious head of the family and the sick Everett. None of them dared to protest anything anymore. The gate was finally closed, once again.The housekeeper stood at the door, looked at them, and said, “Everyone, please go back. Instead of staying here, it’s better to return and keep your posts. The Craig family needs everyone to work together to get through times like this.”
Duncan was also the one at fault and had been looking for trouble. Now, his “in-laws” have drawn a clear line between them. So, he stopped and said in a low voice, “Mr. Winters, you’re right. This time, the chip in Everett’s body is affected by the degree of proximity.“The farther Everett is from Rowan, the more he’s affected by the biochip in his body. The closer he is to him, the better. But they shouldn’t share the same space, otherwise, Everett might have had a hard time suppressing his hatred and have a strong urge to kill him.“I don’t mind Rowan dying, but he still has final control over the biochip.” Duncan’s gaze was filled with unwillingness and hatred. “That’s why I need to keep him alive and have Everett bear with the pain for the time being while I find a solution!”Everyone went silent. George pursed his lips. After a while, he spoke in a hoarse voice. “To be honest, we’re all here today for two reasons. The first one is because of Ninian. Secondly, we want to inves
They were no saints. The Winters family firmly held one motto in their lives: An eye for an eye! A tooth for a tooth!“We must make the best use of time. We can act now.” George buttoned up his cuffs. His movements were graceful, but he emitted a murderous aura. “I will deploy my men in full force to find who that person is. Winters Corporation will use its political and business network and work with other holding groups around the world to work on this. We will find that person no matter what.”“I’ll take care of the biochip modifications. My lab hasn’t had any big projects, and I am looking forward to it!” Harold’s eyes lit up. This was a simple mission for Alden. “I’ll stay here.” He said, “Give me a laptop. I’ll dig out everything.”Seeing the Winters already springing into action, Duncan was hyped up as well. “Thank you so much. When this is over, I will go to your house and repay you all.” After he said this, he started making arrangements. ‘This is my home. I must
Everett was laying on the bed. He was fast asleep with his eyes closed, his face pale. He looked aloof and noble. He looked peaceful and harmless.His limbs were tied up with satin at the four corners of the bed. When Ninian saw this, her heart ached, and she had the urge to cry. She knew that Everett had requested to be tied up like this. He feared that he would lose control and hurt someone. ‘He has always looked aloof. But now, he’s trapped here like a prisoner, with his hands and feet tied up, robbed of all his freedom.‘God knows how long this will continue.’The more she thought of it, the more her heart ached for Everett, and the more she hated Rowan.‘His obsession caused so much harm to people. ‘As a result of his obsession, Everett’s parents died tragically, Everett lost his childhood, and forced Duncan to be independent and support the family… ‘He deserves only the cruelest form of punishment!’She sat by the window and used a wet towel to wipe his face. ‘
“Even so, to protect Mr. Craig’s innocence, I should still call my sister out.”“No, you don’t have to…”The two of them stood facing each other and were close to fighting. The Craig family’s subordinate could not stand watching them. Both Duncan and Alden were the two most powerful men in the market and hacking network, but they were arguing like two kindergarteners. Just as their voices rose, the door suddenly opened. Ninian walked out and said, “Al, Everett is asking for you!”Right as she spoke, she saw the two of them in the middle of a heated argument. She was stunned. “What… are you two doing?”Alden immediately stood up straight. He placed his fist in front of his mouth and coughed a couple of times to hide his embarrassment. He then raised his eyebrows and asked, “Everett is awake? Why do I need to go in, then?”Duncan, who had also straightened himself, raised an eyebrow. “Ninian, are you sure he’s not looking for me?”Ninian said, “Hmm, yes. He’s looking for
Alden’s gaze was sharp and dangerous, while Everett looked calm. He then explained, “I’m sorry, Mr. Winters. I didn’t mean to look into your family’s secret. I found out about it by accident when I looked into Ninian’s disappearance when she was a child.“When I learned that Rowan had planted a biochip in me, it reminded me of Mrs. Winters. We were both victims, and be it for my sake or Ninian’s mother’s sake, I want to get to the bottom of this so that no one has to suffer like us in the future. So, we must join hands to root out the group that has been working behind this project of theirs.”After a long time, Alden’s vigilant and hostile gaze gradually faded. He then said, “You mentioned you’ve been following this case. So, do you have any clues about them?”“Yes.” Everett said without beating around the bush, “When Rowan was plotting to manipulate my body, I found some clues regarding his dealings and contacts.”“You have the clues. Why didn’t you investigate them yourself,
‘Oh no, has Alden gone mad because he’s too angry?!’Ninian turned and saw Everett’s sly gaze. He then asked, ‘How did I do?”Ninian looked at him in resignation. “Duncan will hate you for it.”‘He put up a weak front and sacrificed his brother to get Alden’s approval.‘Why did I even believe that he’s a righteous person?’As they chatted a little more, his expression suddenly changed. He smiled and said, “Honey, I’m tired. You can go home first. I’ll rest.”“You’re tired? Are you hurt?” Ninian stood up nervously.“I’m fine.” He shook his head with a calm expression. “Be good. Go home. Go and watch Duncan and Alden fight. See if they get injured.”“Okay, then.” Ninian raised her hand and touched his head as she said, “Just call me if you’re feeling pain somewhere. I’ll accompany you.”“Okay, I will.”She smiled and left. After the basement door closed behind her, her expression changed. Before the people outside reacted, she turned and took a look at Everett again before
“I knew you'd come, girl.”Rowan said as he laughed loudly, stretching the wound on his body. His expression was sinister and distorted with a hint of pain. His hoarse and mocking voice sounded like a ghost as it echoed in the empty secret room.Ninian looked at him coldly. After a while, she asked, “Are you done?”“Of course, not! I want to have the last laugh, too!” Rowan stared at her and smiled. “Are you here because you’re feeling sorry for your lover? Listen, if I want him alive, I will keep him alive. If I want him dead, I’ll make him kill himself! You better get on your knees and beg me. If you do, I’ll let him marry you. Or else you can watch him die!”When she heard this, she dug her fingernails into her palms under her sleeves. She forced herself to stay calm, and kept reminding herself, ‘Everett is currently locked up, and he can’t hurt himself. I must not get triggered by Rowan.’ She took a deep breath. She looked at him with an icy gaze and suddenly sneered, “Ar