If she sought someone who resembled her husband, she would not feel as though she had betrayed him...“I’ve said this before. I have more important things to do, so I can’t stay in Yggdra.” Duke’s voice was icy and carried a dangerous edge to it. “Your Majesty, please understand that I can have either Black Party surrender or rebel. You’d best let me go, or there will be unbearable consequences.”“I will endure any consequence,” Mavice said with a smile. “I will give you another twenty-four hours to think about it. If you still refuse, don’t blame me for using a different method.”She turned around and left the dark room. She locked the door from outside.There was silence all around.Duke held his breath and listened closely for any movement outside. When he was certain that the coast was clear, his two hands, which were tied behind his back, wrapped several loops around the rope and his bonds came free.He crouched down to untie the ropes around his legs. Then, he walked toward
‘I can’t compete with Duke in terms of shrewdness when it comes to politics. He’s a veteran, and I’m just seventeen…’She whispered with her quivering lips, “I heard my mother call someone. She hired two bioengineers to make biochips. She was planning to implant it into your brain. Once it’s done, the chip will turn you into a different person. Your thoughts, the words you use, and your behavior will be manipulated by the biochip. You will do things against your control…”Duke frowned. ‘So, that is what Mavice is up to. No wonder she drugged me and locked me in here.‘I’ve heard of this biochip before. Earl’s underground company was involved in this business… ‘This emerging intelligent technology violates moral ethics. It has been publicly banned, but many companies are nevertheless researching and developing these chips in secret, and are making huge profits out of them.’“Terry, run.”Madelyn was practically begging him. ‘I cannot let Mother do such a crazy and cruel thing
Duke twiddled his fingers and said casually, “So, Your Majesty, will you still continue to imprison me?”“Oh, do you think a single factory can threaten me?” Mavice said coldly, “Two hours out of twenty-four hours have passed. When the time runs out, you will know what is waiting for you.”“I still have twenty-two hours.” Duke smiled, “Every half an hour, one factory will blow up. There are only eight factories with a value of over $100,000,000 in Hestia Border. That is to say, after another four hours, it’s Yggdra’s turn to suffer. Although Yggdra is a developed country, I don’t think it can stop a bombing, can’t it?”Mavice’s eyes widened angrily, “Are you threatening me?”“Of course, not.” Duke chuckled. “I just want you to get a clearer picture of the situation that you’re currently in.”“Your Majesty, bad news!” A guard outside the secret room hurried over. “The second-largest factory at Hestia Border exploded. All the rare resources were burned up.”Mavice lowered her head
Upon seeing Duke’s safe return, Adina heaved a sigh of relief.She had prepared dinner earlier. She said with a smile, “Don’t pester your daddy. Go wash your hands and get ready for dinner.”There were twelve different dishes on the big dining table.The children, Pete, and Karl were enjoying their dinner to the fullest. Flint, on the other hand, seemed to have a complicated expression and was eating absent-mindedly. After they were done eating, Pete and Karl played games. Flint forced out a smile and said, “Come, let me take you out to play. Who knows, we might not have the chance to do it anymore.” Everyone else left, while Adina and Duke were the only ones left in the dining hall. “What happened?”Adina asked with a sense of trepidation. Half an hour ago, Duke had sent her a message, saying that if he did not come back by tonight, she would need to take her children back to Sea City.She knew that something had happened, but she was not sure what it was. With the co
“Whatever. I’m leaving now. Let’s not meet again. We can talk through the Internet if we need to.”Karl took his bag, waved his hand dashingly, and left.Pete decided to follow Duke to Sea City, since he still could not recall his memories. Even so, he could only go there a day later.Flint stood at the door of the mansion with his hands in his pockets. He acted aloof as he said, “I have things to take care of here, so I can’t send you back. Be safe.”“Uncle Flint, I’ll miss you.”Melody hugged his neck and gave him a peck on the cheek. It comforted the loneliness in Flint’s heart. He said gently, “Didn’t you say that you want me to be your godfather?”Melody looked at Adina and blinked. Adina chuckled. “Duke, I want Flint to officially be our children’s godfather. What do you think?”“I’m fine with it as long as the children are okay with it.” Duke strode over, and said in a low and serious voice, “Mr. Morton, thank you for looking after my wife and my children for this per
There was a sudden cry in the ladies’ toilet. About eight women rushed out of the toilet, looking panicked. Immediately, there was the sound of a child crying, “Mommy! Give me back my mommy!”Duke’s face turned cold. He carried his three children and barged into the ladies’ toilet. The toilet window was wide open. Two men in black swiftly carried a slender figure, jumped out the window, and ran towards the airport corridor.“Mel, it’s okay. What happened? Tell us.” Alden had a cold expression as he asked anxiously.“Two men in black suddenly barged in and knocked Mommy unconscious, and then jumped out of the window with her… I wasn’t able to protect Mommy…”Tears started streaming down her cheeks. At that moment, Duke put down the children as he pursed his lip, then said, “George, take care of your siblings, okay?”George had a solemn expression. He nodded. “Daddy, go after Mommy. I’ll look after them!”Right after he said it, Duke jumped out the window and ran off. Geo
Right after Adina was dragged into the one-story house, both her hands were tied up. She shifted her body a little and the bodyguard in black threatened her coldly, “If you dare to move one more time, I’ll chop off your fingers.”With how cold his voice sounded, Adina knew that he was not lying. If she tried to escape, this man would not hesitate to harm her. She felt a sense of relief to learn that these men were not interested in Melody and had not abducted her as well. Otherwise, she would not be able to stay calm if she were to see her daughter being tortured. The two bodyguards left the house after they tied her up. It was a small house with no windows. It only had a small door. Just as Adina was planning her escape, the door flung open, and a woman dressed in a black robe walked in, revealing only a pair of sinister eyes.“Isabelle Adamos?”Adina instantly recognized the woman. Since Adina could recognize her, there was no need for Isabelle to pretend anymore. Sh
Isabelle approached Adina and brushed her finger across her bloody face.For some reason, she noticed something crystal-like on her finger. She pressed it into Adina’s bleeding wound.It was so excruciating that Adina almost opened her eyes. She felt her heart almost stop beating from the extreme pain. She bore the pain and kept her eyes closed. “Alright, bring her to the next room. Do whatever you want to her, but keep her alive.”The bodyguards in the house were all men. They did not even try to hide the lust in their gaze when they heard what Isabelle said. The two hurriedly untied the rope around Adina’s wrist and dragged her to the next room.‘Here comes my chance!’Adina opened her eyes. She used her elbow and slammed it into one of the bodyguards’ necks. The bodyguard screamed and fell to the ground.She quickly bent over to pick up a long stick on the floor. She then slammed it on the other bodyguard’s shoulder.The bodyguards fell on the floor one after another.