The heavy feeling that Sylvia experienced for the entire day was finally relieved. She played with the children until 9 p.m. and did not leave until they fell asleep.Odell's car also stopped at the gate at that time.She saw him when she walked out of the gate. She immediately smiled and greeted him, "Good evening, Odell."Odell gave her a cold look, walked past her, and went inside. He clearly did not want to talk to her.Sylvia did not care either because she did not really want to greet him anyway.The next two days passed similarly.That afternoon, Sylvia was painting in the studio when she received a message from Edmund."Lil Syl, let's go out for dinner tonight."Sylvia replied, "I can't go out at night. I'm going to see the children."Edmund asked, "Didn't you go last night?"He had asked her out for dinner last night too, but she had refused because she wanted to see the children.Sylvia responded, "I have to go there every night."Odell did not let the children co
Odell glanced at Cliff coldly. "What do you want me to do? She's just my ex-wife. Does it matter to me who confesses to her? Do I look like I have nothing better to do?"His rapid questions instantly made Cliff shiver. However, he could not help but scowl in his heart, 'If you have something better to do, then why did you tell me to keep an eye on Edmund?'Besides Edmund, when Sylvia was bullied by Michael and the Rosses because of Tristan, you also told me to keep an eye on Michael and the others.'To be precise, ever since Sylvia brought Isabel back, you keep telling me to investigate this and that.'Cliff got more depressed the more he thought about it. He had really put up with it for a long time.Odell was his boss, but he had never been cruel to Cliff. Consequently, Cliff did not want to see him deceive himself anymore. He finally could not hold back and said, "Master Carter, you actually like Ms. Ross."Odell's eyes instantly shot to him.Cliff took two steps back and con
Sylvia’s studio was designed to face the south. There was a huge ceiling-to-floor window that was not veiled by the curtain. Therefore, he was able to have a clear look at her painting with the kids. By simply staring at the heart-warming scene, the frosty expression on his face softened. …The day went by in the blink of an eye, and the sky was already dark. Isabel was already snoring on the ground, but Liam had a sudden urge to draw longer. Sylvia did not want them to leave either, so she texted Edmund to tell him not to wait for her. “I have some free time on my hand anyway. Just text me when you are done,” Edmund replied. She accompanied them until a little past 8 p.m. After Liam was done painting, Sylvia drove them back to the Carter residence. While they were at the mansion gate, Liam noticed the dress his mother wore and asked, “Mommy, are you still going out later?” Sylvia smiled. “Liam, I promised to meet a friend, so I have to keep my promise. Hurry up an
It was windy at Cloudy Heart Lake, yet there was a brightly lit yacht parked at the side. Due to the cold weather, only a few souls would pass this place. Edmund and several of his men were among the few. Ned, Harry, and Lloyd had thick puffer jackets on with their hands pocketed as they clumped together due to the cold. Edmund stood further away from them, wearing only a handsome suit coupled with a giant coat and a pair of sparkly leather shoes. His towering figure stood straight as a rock as he gazed further away. Several black MPVs drove in from the freeway and stopped before him. The lights from the car shone directly on his face. A group of more than twenty well-trained bodyguards came down from the cars. Edmund narrowed his eyes due to the brightness and also the sudden appearance of these people. Ned, Harry, and Lloyd, who were squatting down further away, also got up and went over. It was then that a black sports car roared in from further away. It shuttled t
Confused and baffled, Sylvia blurted, “Odell, what are you doing?” She wanted to draw distance from him as she voiced her question, but Odell curled his hand around her waist before she could. Before she knew it, she was lifted up over his shoulder like a sack of grain. Sylvia screamed, “Odell, what the hell is wrong with you? Put me down!” He simply carried her away without giving her an answer. Edmund and the bodyguards fought. He was able to take down a few but was badly outnumbered. A few moments of struggling later, he was kicked in the shin and forced onto his knees. While kneeling on the ground, he saw through the bodyguards’ shifting legs that Odell had taken Sylvia away. He furiously punched the ground and shouted, “You motherf*cker! Odell Carter, this is not the end! I will get you!” …Sylvia was thrown into the car. Before she knew it, Odell was already in the driver’s seat, starting the car. The door was locked from the driver’s side, so she was unable to
His intimidating pressure enveloped her whole. Sylvia was pinned to her wall. Her hands were sandwiched between her chest, and no matter how she tried, she failed to gain enough strength to break free. She was forced to obey and could not resist him at all. A while had passed, and only then did he free her lips. Sylvia gasped strongly for a mouthful of air. She then pushed him away and shouted, “Why did you bring me here?! Let me go!” She gave her fullest in pushing him away, but his mountain-like figure did not budge at all. Sylvia almost ran out of options. The last resort was to sneak out under his arm, but he grabbed her waist and hugged her tightly to his chest, so her face was pressed against his broad chest. Things started to get steamy. She looked up at him, but due to the dark surroundings, she was denied a clear look at his face. Odell finally spoke, “Can’t remember what I said?” The threat between the lines gave her chills. Sylvia shrunk a little and as
Sylvia sighed a breath of relief as she pursed her lips. She waited for him to release her before she would tell him to get out. However, in the next second, Odell tightened his grip. Sylvia bumped into his chest, and her forehead even hit his chin. Then, his deep voice clearly entered her ears saying, “Yes, I have fallen for you.” Awestruck, Sylvia widened her eyes in disbelief. Her mind went black and her body froze. She looked up to him with an inconceivable look and vaguely saw him curl his thin lips. He was also looking down into her eyes with the deepest gaze. Her suffocating chest suddenly grew restless, and her heartbeat rose. She tried her best to fight the discomfort and asked, “Odell, what are you talking about? Is this a joke?” Odell lifted her chin with his strong hand and said in his deep voice, “I never joke.” His rigid expression was right in front of her face. She could even feel his coolness when he spoke. Sylvia was stunned for a few seconds before
Half an hour later, the sports car screeched to a stop in front of Sylvia’s house. Sylvia reached out to the handle and tried to get off, but the door remained locked, so she could not open it. Odell’s deep voice then sounded in her ears. “Mark my words. If I find you seeing Edmund again, you will comprehend the consequences.” As his voice subsided, the door was unlocked. Sylvia simply ran out of the car without giving him a reply. Then, she saw her own car parked in front of the yard. She had driven it to Cloudy Heart Lake earlier, and it seemed like after Odell abducted her, his men had driven it back.She only had one glance at the car before she ran into the house and locked the door tightly. Back in the sports car, Odell finally averted his gaze after Sylvia slammed the door shut. He had a glance at the rearview mirror. He spotted some blood stains on his lower lips, where Sylvia had bitten him earlier. ‘That woman’s teeth are really sharp.’ He curled his thin