Mable looked at Rory solemnly and said word by word, “I want you to promise me you won’t go against X, and you’ll never do anything to harm Blair.”“Hah!”Rory laughed, but it did not reach his eyes. “You have a lot of nerve to ask that!”Mable did not care and said seriously, “You said you’d grant me a wish. You can’t go back on your word, Rory.”Rory said, “It’s not the first time I’ve gone back on my word. What’s the big deal?”Mable almost exploded in anger. “You’re the leader of Secret. How could you...”“So what if I’m the leader of Secret? Is there a rule saying the leader of Secret has to keep his word?”“Forget it. I can’t reason with you!”Mable did not want to bicker with him anymore. The more she did, the angrier she got.She stood up, placed her hands on the table, and said seriously, “In any case, if you dare to do anything to harm Blair, I’ll never let you off!”Rory said, “In the end, he’s always more important in your heart.”Mable pursed her lips. “In my he
Blair was not interested, either. So, when he heard Mable’s words, he held her hand and prepared to leave.“Wait, wait, wait! Don’t go!”The lady stepped in front of them to stop them, staring at them with her round, dark eyes.The next moment, she seemed to see something invisible and shook violently.“What...” She instinctively took a step back, clenching her fists.Mable said, “Thank you for the offer, but we really don’t need fortune-telling.”“Wait!”When they were about to leave, the lady ran up to block their way again.Blair frowned. “Move aside.”The lady ignored him and rubbed her eyes, making sure her eyes were not mistaken.“Tsk, tsk, tsk.”She cupped her chin and glanced at their intertwined fingers, saying mysteriously, “You’re newlyweds, right? You’re quite well-matched. Unfortunately, there’s a calamity in your fate, making it difficult for your relationship to last.”Mable froze, her expression changing slightly.Blair’s expression also shifted, and he nar
In Richworth.After Mable and Blair returned to Richworth, she began to prepare to treat Spike’s throat.During this period, she had been persistently doing hand rehabilitation exercises, so the stability of her fingers holding needles had improved significantly. She could perform acupuncture on Spike now.In addition to acupuncture, some Western medicine approaches were also needed to treat Spike’s throat.With the treatment plan in place, Mable became busy.Blair also became busy after returning from Fasier.After finishing work that evening, Blair told Mable he needed to go to Monafett.“Is it about Black C?” Mable asked him at the dining table.Blair served her some soup and said, “Don’t worry. The matters regarding Black C are under control. I’m going to Monafett for more important business related to X.”For some reason, Mable felt slightly worried when she heard he had to go to Monafett. “I’ll go with you.”Blair patted her hand and comforted her. “You have to treat Sp
After going home, Mable began the acupuncture treatment for Spike.Nicki stood in the corridor outside the bedroom. While worried about him, she did not dare to disturb Mable in treating him.Thus, she waited outside the door for them.After Mable finished the acupuncture treatment and came out with the medical kit, she saw Nicki standing nervously at the door.As soon as she saw Mable, Nicki ran up and looked up at her. “Auntie Mable, how is he? Can he talk now?”“Spike still can’t talk. The treatment will have to continue for about a month before we see the results.”Nicki’s eyes were somewhat disappointed, but they quickly filled with hope again. “As long as he persists, he’ll surely recover.”Mable nodded with a smile.“Can I go in and see him?”“Go ahead.”The two children were as close as real siblings now, which was something Mable was pleased to see.At night, Mable showered and had a video call with Blair.It was morning in Monafett, so he was having breakfast.“I
With a ‘bang!’, the door was forcefully pushed open by Mable.When she saw the situation inside, her expression instantly changed.Spike was gone!It was not just Spike. Even the doctor and nurse who were in the examination room just now were also missing.Mable realized that Spike had been kidnapped and immediately called Hugh, instructing him to lock down the hospital.After making the call, she went to the hospital surveillance room to check the cameras. However, it was evident that the other party was well prepared, leaving no traces.The kidnapper was likely experienced and feared any tracking devices, as they removed the electronic watch from Spike’s wrist during the abduction.Thus, Mable was unable to use GPS to locate him.Just as she was about to call the police, her phone rang.It was an unknown overseas number.Mable immediately answered it. “Hello?”“Mable, do you remember me?”Mable’s expression changed upon hearing that voice. “Marissa!”How could it be her?
If Marissa wanted Jefferson Enterprise, Mable would give it to her with both hands.“If you don’t want me to go with you, then at least call Master Blair. He’s at Monafett and can...”Mable interrupted Hugh’s words. “No, we can’t tell Blair!”She knew him too well. If he found out about this, he would never allow her to meet Marissa alone.Her hands turned cold when she remembered Marissa’s last words.She could not risk Spike’s life.Soon, the transfer contract was drafted by the company. Mable took the contract and went to the airport.She did not let Hugh accompany her and only took four bodyguards.At 5 PM local time, Mable’s flight arrived at the capital airport of Monafett.As soon as she got off the plane, she called Hugh to inquire about any news of Spike.“Boss, everyone has been dispatched, but there’s still no news so far.”Mable said, “Expand the search area.”“Yes.”Hugh responded, then hesitated, “Boss...”“Get to the point!” Mable was agitated and had no pa
In a private villa in Monafett.Marissa lay flat on the bed, receiving a spa beauty treatment and enjoying top-notch service.Two hours later, after finishing the beauty treatment, she walked out of the room and looked at Charlie standing outside. “How’s the little thing doing?”Charlie said, “I just talked to them an hour ago. Richworth has been completely locked down. The escape routes they prepared beforehand have all been blocked, so they can only hide with Mable’s son in the nearby city. They’ll have to find another suitable opportunity to leave the country.”Marissa took the red wine brought by a servant and leisurely took a sip, saying casually, “Tell them to be careful. They won’t get a single penny if their whereabouts are exposed.”“Yes.”“What time is it now?” she asked.“7:20 PM.”Marissa smiled. There were less than ten hours left before the 24 hours she had given.She finished the wine in the glass and asked, “Has Anthony returned?”Charlie said, “No.”Marissa
Marissa and her father had clearly escaped overseas, but they were eventually found by his people.When she thought of her father’s tragic death, her eyes were filled with hatred. “Blair, I want to kill you!”Blair said calmly, “I’m in Monafett. If you want to kill me, you’re welcome to anytime.”Marissa chuckled sinisterly. “Before I kill you, I’ll let you experience the pain of losing a loved one!”“Are you referring to Mable’s son?”Marissa raised her brows. “Why? Don’t you want to save him?”There were a few seconds of silence, then Blair spoke with a hint of amusement, “To be honest, I don’t really want to save him.”...At the same time, Mable struggled to wake up from her sleep. She opened her eyes and looked at the pitch-black scenery outside the window, and suddenly sat up.“Ugh!” Her head spun.Mable touched the back of her neck, remembering the sedative Blair gave her at the airport which made her fall asleep.What time was it now? Where was Spike?She hurriedly
“Arthur proposed to Tracey?!”In the afternoon, Tracey posted several photos of her and Arthur in a hot air balloon. In one of the photos, she held a bouquet with a dazzling ring on her ring finger.[Yes, I do.]That was the caption.Blair hugged Mable and nodded with a smile. “Yeah, Arthur proposed to her today. Trace called to say they’ll prepare for the wedding after they return from their trip.”“That’s great!”Mable was sincerely happy for Tracey and Arthur.She asked Blair, “Do they have any ideas for the wedding? We can help them prepare in advance.”Blair said, “We can call Trace and ask.”Mable looked at the time. It was midnight in Monafett, and she did not want to disturb them by calling at this hour. She smiled and said, “I’ll call her tomorrow.”Getting two good news in a row today made Mable feel particularly good. After dinner, she could not help but want to drink some wine to celebrate.Blair had not drunk for a long time, either. Seeing her in high spirits,
Kyle stared into Zoe’s eyes. He had indeed noticed it, but he was not sure yet.However, when Zoe called him by his full name, he was completely certain.Zoe had regained her memories.From the moment she woke up, her emotions had been off. Even Monica noticed something wrong with her, so how could he not have seen it?Kyle looked at Zoe, reaching out to brush the hair by her temples. “It’s been a long time since you called me that.”Zoe had not called him since waking up, but as soon as she did, she called him Kyle instead of Ky. He knew then she must have remembered everything.Although Kyle knew that this day would come sooner or later, he did not expect her to regain her memories at this moment.He was completely unprepared and caught off guard.Zoe lowered her head. “That’s what I used to call you, but you tricked me into calling you Ky.”She remembered everything as soon as she woke up.The events that happened when she had forgotten felt like a dream, too surreal to be
Kyle named the baby Six not only because he was born at 6 pounds and 6 ounces but also because June 6th was the day they first met.He would always remember the scene when he first saw Zoe, even though their relationship started with deception, manipulation, and even revenge.Kyle caressed Zoe’s cheek and said, “Zoe, I’ve never told you this, but I fell in love with you the moment I saw you. It was love at first sight.“I want you to stay by my side forever and let me stay by your side forever. I’ll never let you go again in this lifetime.”Zoe’s eyes slowly reddened as she listened to Kyle’s heartfelt words.Indeed, she never knew he fell in love with her at first sight...They both did.Kyle gently wiped away her tears. “Zoe, I promise you. We’ll only part in death, never in life.”Zoe choked and nodded, burying her face in his chest as she cried.In her arms, Six seemed to sense his mother’s emotions and moved restlessly.Zoe quickly comforted him.“Let me.” Kyle took the
At the hospital. When Zoe woke up again, it was already the next morning.As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Kyle sitting by her bedside.Kyle noticed her waking up and quickly held her hand. “Zoe, you’re awake. How do you feel?”Zoe stared at the man in front of her and blinked, feeling shocked.When she did not answer, Kyle immediately became nervous. “What’s wrong? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?”Zoe remained silent and continued to stare at him. Her eyes gradually turned red, and her nose tingled with a strong sense of sourness.Kyle’s heart clenched at the sight. “Zoe, don’t scare me like this. Zoe...”He was getting anxious and was just about to call the doctor when she suddenly grabbed his hand. “I... I’m okay. I just had a nightmare. I’m a bit groggy after waking up.”Kyle hugged her, his warm hand gently patting her back. “It’s okay. I’ve been by your side all along.”Zoe buried her face in his shoulder, softly humming without saying anything.At that mom
“I see.”Outside the delivery room, Kyle’s family and the others were still waiting anxiously.Close to midnight, the door finally opened, and the nurse carried the baby out.“It’s a boy. Both mother and son are safe.”Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.Before long, Zoe was pushed out. Monica checked on the baby before hurriedly walking to Zoe’s side and taking her hand. “Zoe, you did so well.”“I’m okay, Mom.”Zoe was still very weak after just giving birth, and her voice was weak. Monica immediately told her husband to call the servants to brew a tonic and sent it over.Mable walked to Zoe and felt her heart ache when she saw the latter’s pale face, but she smiled and said, “Congratulations, Zoe.”Zoe smiled, no longer having the strength to speak.Blair and Solomon congratulated Kyle.Kyle nodded, not paying attention to them, and took Zoe back to the ward with the nurse.Zoe was a first-time mother, so she was extremely exhausted after giving birth an
As soon as Mable learned that Zoe was about to go into labor, she rushed to the hospital immediately. It was late at night, and Blair was worried, so he accompanied her.When the two arrived at the hospital, Zoe had already been taken into the delivery room. Kyle followed her in, but his parents waited anxiously outside.Mable looked at Monica and Floyd and asked, “Isn’t Zoe’s due date still about ten days away? Why did it suddenly come early?”Monica said, “We’re not sure, either. After dinner tonight, Zoe said her stomach was hurting. Kyle helped her upstairs to rest, but not long after, he called for someone to prepare the car to go to the hospital...”Seeing Mable stare anxiously at the delivery room, Blair held her hand and comforted her. “Don’t worry. Zoe has been healthy her whole pregnancy. There shouldn’t be any problems.”Mable nodded. “Yeah, I hope both the mother and child are safe.”Soon, Solomon and Ines also arrived.Solomon greeted Kyle’s parents and asked, “How
Without saying anything, Solomon placed his behind Ines’ head and kissed her.Ines wrapped her arms around his waist...Knock, knock!The untimely sound of knocking interrupted them.Ines jumped like a startled deer, eyes wide and cheeks red.The servant’s voice came from outside. “Sir, dinner is ready.”Solomon hugged Ines and cleared his throat. “Got it. We’ll be right there.”The servant acknowledged and left.Ines buried her head in Solomon’s chest and took a deep breath before saying, “Let’s go. Don’t want your parents to wait too long.”“Yeah.”Solomon stroked her head and looked at the drawing he had just completed. “Once it’s dry, I’ll have it framed and hang it in the bedroom, okay?”Ines asked, “In this bedroom?”Solomon nodded and kissed her forehead. “Yeah, we’ll probably come back to stay here often in the future.”Ines pursed her lips and smiled silently.“Let’s go have dinner.” Solomon led her downstairs.After having dinner at the Rowland residence, Solom
Solomon embraced Ines from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. “I learned to draw when I was young and almost did fine arts for college.”“Why didn’t you?”Winning first prize in a national art competition indicated a high level of drawing skill.Solomon said, “Painting is just one of my many interests. I do it to pass the time when I’m bored. I’ve never thought of becoming an artist.”Ines nodded. “I see.”Solomon suddenly perked up and opened a small cabinet beside the bookshelf, taking out a canvas and some paints. “Come on, I’ll draw a portrait.”Ines was stunned. “Of me?”“Yep. Give me a moment.”Solomon led Ines to sit on the sofa, then went out to find a servant to bring him the easel.Although he had not painted in many years, he still had all the tools he used before.Before long, the servant helped him bring in the easel and other tools.After looking at the layout of the bedroom, Solomon asked Ines to sit in the soft chair by the window, where the lighting w
Ines blinked. “I was just thinking about what to bring to your house tomorrow. I can’t go empty-handed...”Solomon laughed at her words. “You don’t need to bring anything. Just seeing you will make them happy.”“That won’t do. I still need to buy something.”Although she knew that Solomon’s parents did not lack anything, she could not just go without a gift. It was still necessary to have proper etiquette.Ines was a little nervous at the thought of visiting his parents tomorrow. “Can you tell me what your parents are like?”Solomon noticed her nervousness and squeezed her hand. “Don’t worry. My mom and dad are very nice. They won’t make things difficult for you.”Ines looked at him and nodded.With him by her side, she was not that worried.She heard Solomon say that his father liked tea, so she bought a gift box from the supermarket. In addition, she also brought some nutritional supplements to bring along when they go to Solomon’s house tomorrow.After buying everything, th