Tara's face turned ashen, and she choked for several seconds before saying, "Don't try to make excuses. You're using this trick to seduce Odell!""If that's what you think, then be my guest."Sylvia could not be bothered to argue with her and turned to leave.However, her attitude instantly made Tara confused.'Impossible. Why won't she allow Odell to touch her if not to whet his appetite?'Could it be that she doesn't like Odell?'No, that's impossible!'She did not have time to think about anything else. She got up, wrapped a coat around herself, and ran outside.'I can't let Sylvia take Odell away just like that!'...Sylvia quickly walked down the stairs and arrived in the living room.There, Odell was sitting on the sofa, waiting for her with a sullen face.When Sylvia arrived, she said to him, "I already untied her. If you still want to stay with her, then I'll go back first."Odell's brows knitted, and his expression soured as he looked at her.Sylvia shrunk away a
His grip was tight, and he walked quickly.Sylvia was practically dragged out by him.Seeing that they were about to reach his sports car, she quickly said, "Odell, I also drove here."Her little car was parked not far away.Odell ignored her and did not pause at all.He dragged her to a stop next to his car, opened the door, pressed her head down, and shoved her inside.Then, he quickly went around the front of the car and got into the driver's seat with a dark expression.He instantly started the car.With a “vroom”, the car shot out to the road.The atmosphere was stiff inside the car.Sylvia held the seat belt in front of her body and looked at him cautiously.However, what she saw made her shrink back in fear.His dark eyes were terrifying.Sylvia pursed her lips and said nothing.If she made a sound now, it would probably make him angrier.She did not know how to explain it to him either.After all, what Tara said was the truth.After some time, the car turned at
"No." Odell's face was still frighteningly cold.Sylvia stopped talking."Say something." He pinched her face and ordered.She was exasperated. "If you insist on bickering, then there's nothing I can do."His chest suddenly choked with anger.He felt suffocated.The next second, he lowered his head and sealed her lips.He forcefully pried open her lips and teeth.Sylvia could not help but cry out in resistance.She pushed him hard, but her hands were pressed against his chest with a crushing force.Then, one of his large hands grabbed her waist.She was wearing a belt.Sylvia stiffened for a moment and struggled harder.After a long time passed, when her belt was pulled out and her coat was disheveled, he loomed over her.Sylvia was so furious and panicked that she lost her rationality.The moment she could catch her breath, she raised her hand and slapped him across the face.A crisp “smack” sounded.Odell froze and narrowed his dark eyes, staring at her coldly.Sylv
Odell squeezed two more times before releasing her calf.Sylvia sat motionless.He gave her a sidelong glance. "Don't move. I'll wash my hands and be right back.""Okay."Her answer was very obedient.Odell gave her another look and went into the bathroom.Sylvia took a deep breath and started to calm her restless mood.Before long, he came out of the bathroom.She had also straightened her clothes and was sitting at the head of the bed.She raised her head to look at him.He was also looking at her.An unexplained and awkward atmosphere immediately emerged in the air.Sylvia said, "Thanks for earlier."Odell ignored her and simply looked at her coldly.She was also suddenly a little upset. If he had not tried to bully her, she would not have struggled until her leg was cramped.However, his actions when he massaged her leg earlier were quite gentle.Sylvia thought about it and added, "I was wrong for agreeing to remarry you to get back at Tara. For that, I apologize. Y
What else could she think?Sylvia replied bluntly, "She was probably bribed by Tara."'Otherwise, why else would she tell me to go to Lake Victoria Villa?'Also, how did Tara know about Odell and me sleeping with the children every night?'More importantly, if Odell didn't control himself and slept with her, I would've walked in on them.'Tara's plan was obviously to disgust me.'Odell did not say anything.Sylvia could not help but look at him.The expression on his face was cold and indifferent. She could not see any emotions on his face.'Well, Tara is a very important person to him. Even if he knows that she planned it, he won't be that angry.'...They soon returned to the old Carter residence.When Sylvia and Odell entered, Holly was tied up and watched by Jacob and Ben.When Holly saw them come back, her expression changed and she hurriedly shouted, "Master Carter, I was framed. I didn't do anything!"Odell took Sylvia to the sofa and looked at Holly coldly. "What'
The night was deep.Odell sat for a long time before he got up and went to the bedroom.Sylvia had washed up and was dressed in plain pajamas. She slept in between Isabel and Liam.The wall lamp in the bedroom was left on for him.After entering, he subconsciously slowed down his pace and went straight to the bathroom.He washed up briefly and went to the bed in his pajamas.He carried Liam, who was sleeping in Sylvia's arms, to the side of the bed. Then, he lay down at the spot where Liam was previously and wrapped a long arm around Sylvia, pulling her into his embrace.She was deep asleep and did not stir at all.Just the thought that she only agreed to remarry him to get back at Tara made him very upset.He lowered his head and pressed on her lips, nibbling on the flesh repeatedly. When her lips were swollen, the displeasure in his heart abated slightly.Then, he held her in his arms like she was a pillow and closed his eyes soothingly....The night passed.In Lake Vic
Tara scoffed and strutted out of the bedroom.Odell was already angry, so she could not use tactics like going on a hunger strike to lure him over.She had to eat properly and think of another way....In the old Carter residence.After sending Isabel, Liam, and Odell off, Sylvia went to the busy downtown area and met up with Sherry.They ate some food together, shopped for a while, and then sat down at a cafe.Sherry kept staring at Sylvia, seemingly hesitating to say something, so Sylvia asked, "Just say what you want to say."Sherry pursed her lips. "Syl, we're best friends, so tell me honestly. How has it been since you remarried Odell? Did he bully you?"Sylvia replied, "He's quite good to me. He didn't bully me."'Well, except for that time when Tara provoked us, but I managed to make it clear.'Sherry continued to ask, "He didn't give you the silent treatment or anything?"Sylvia smiled. "No."There were times when she wished he would give her the silent treatment.
Edmund frowned and asked out of annoyance, “So? What the hell are you trying to say?” Tara giggled and said, “Mr. Price, I’m saying Sylvia doesn’t love Odell at all. She loves you.” Edmund was taken aback for a second before he wore an eerie grin. “Tara Avery, do I look like an idiot to you?” Tara explained nervously, “Mr. Price, I’m telling the truth. If she doesn’t like you, she’d have let Odell touch her.” “Maybe she’s in love with another man, why me?” Edmund scoffed and exposed Tara’s little scheme. “Tara, you better put your lousy plan away. If you want Odell to look at you again, you better find something in yourself that’s worth loving, not using me as your pawn.” She came all the way to tell him all this nonsense because she wanted him to snatch Sylvia away or ruin Odell and Sylvia’s marriage so that she could seize the opportunity for herself. Tara did not expect the rejection at all. She quickly explained, “Mr. Price, I’m not using you. I’m just trying to get bac
She was her usual self in every aspect. She put her heart into her job and never started trouble so long as nobody tried to start trouble with her. The crew cycled through their locations during their shoot. The constant travel made her skin break out slightly, but there were no other concerns otherwise. The shoot progressed very smoothly and within three months, they managed to wrap up everything at the mountainous region previously mentioned. It was nearly evening when they wrapped up the shoot. Holding a bouquet in hand, she took a group picture with the crew and celebrated with everyone. After that, she planned to hitch a ride with another crew member and leave for home. To their demise, some men in uniform who claimed to be the road maintenance technicians showed up to break the bad news to them. They mentioned that they had to repair some of the roads urgently and so the way home was temporarily obstructed. The director took his phone and called the city hotline fo
He remembered his first meeting with Isabel. She was sitting all by herself on the floor, in the middle of nowhere. Her vulnerable expression only made her more endearing. So, he managed to get her to go to his place and installed her in his home. He fell for her and paid careful attention to all her needs. It did not take long before Isabel caught feelings for him as well. The two of them got together in no time. Their days were plain and ordinary, but also very fulfilling, that was until he met Clarice. With the help of his father, his power struggle with Roland had reached a tipping point. It was at that opportune moment when Clarice’s father saw something in Roland and planned to wed his daughter Clarice to him to join up their families, which was a cause for alarm for Decker. He stressed over it for an entire night before approaching Clarice himself the very next day. Clarice quickly caught feelings for him as well. Furthermore, Roland had been foolish enough to reject
Decker was smiling quite earnestly at Isabel. Isabel threw a deeply suspicious look at him, then she glanced at the stack of documents laid out on top of the table in front of her. “Transferal of Shares.” She was dumbfounded. "I've gone through the contract, it’s safe to sign so go ahead.” Roland picked up a pen and handed it to her. "Roland, I..." "Sign it first, I’ll explain when we get home.” Isabel frowned and tried to protest. "I—" "Don't make me have to beg." Isabel did not know how to respond. Fine. She briefly scanned through the contract. The contract stated Decker’s agreement to transfer the remaining forty percent of his shares in Rockwell Corporation to her. Roland must have talked to the shareholders of Rockwell Corporation about this as well. They all regarded Isabel with polite smiles. Isabel had flipped through the final page of the document. She signed her name on one of the marked-out sections. She proceeded to sign all thr
They ended the call shortly after that. Isabel glanced at Martha and was hesitating if she should break the news right away. Martha seemed to have sensed her staring and suddenly turned to her with a flash of concern. "Isabel, what's wrong?" Isabel took a deep breath and broke the news. "Auntie, Master Rockwell just passed away." Martha's eyes widened. After a lengthy silence that lasted more than ten seconds, she started to break out in tears. She covered her face with her hands and expressed amid bouts of tears mixed with laughter, “Wonderful! About time! I hope he enjoys life in the underworld. God knows that someone like him will never deserve a spot in heaven!” Isabel did not know whether she should celebrate with Martha or console her. Soon, Martha began to collect herself. She briefly wiped away her tears and joyfully took Isabel's hand. "Isabel, let’s go shopping! I’m in such a good mood today, I’m going to go on a shopping spree!” "Okay. But Roland w
Isabel held onto Roland's hand firmly during the entire drive home after leaving the hospital. It was because Roland’s hands were cold and rigid. Isabel sat with him and tirelessly rubbed his hand to keep them warm. After one hand was warm, she would shift her attention to the other. By the time she managed to warm the other hand, the original hand would turn cold again. She decided it was easier to take both of his hands and caress them with the warmth of her palms. Roland looked at her with a gentle glow deep within his eyes. “Thank you, Isabel,” he said softly. Thank you for loving him, and for sticking by his side all this time despite circumstances. Isabel smiled. “I’m just warming your hands, it's no big deal. Still, you’re welcome." Roland smiled faintly and left it at that. Soon, his hands began to warm up off of the heat of Isabel’s palms. When Isabel felt that his hands were no longer freezing, she prepared to pull her hand away. That was when
Decker looked nothing like his usual self. The pompous, arrogant man who held himself far above others and who expected everyone around him to kiss up to him because he was superior to them all. It was as if he had been plunged not only to Earth but a pile of swamp. He had completely lost his usual grace. Isabel said crossly, "Decker, have you gone mental? Is everything going on too much for you?” “Yeah, could you help me?” he said with a coy smile, “Just one hug should be enough to take care of it all.” Isabel rolled her eyes. Without warning, he suddenly braced himself and lunged right at Isabel, stepping past Brandon who was caught off guard by this sudden attack. Isabel barely had time to react. Just when it seemed like his hand was about to graze Isabel, a long pair of arms seized Isabel from behind and jerked her backward. It was swiftly followed by a long, muscular leg shooting outward right next to Isabel. Thump! Decker was kicked to the ground.
"How did you and Roland meet?" Decker suddenly asked. Isabel turned away, fully intent on ignoring him. "Did you meet each other at Carter Corporation? Or did you meet him outside of work and gradually fell in love with him, then you decided to set him up with a position at Carter Corporation?” What did he mean by that? Was he insinuating that Roland was relying on her to snake his way into Carter Corporation? She threw a sideways, belittling look at him. "Do you think Roland is anything like you? He wouldn’t latch on another woman to further his goals.” Decker was not upset by this as he continued with a smug smile. "Oh? Then how did he get into Carter Corporation?" “He proved his worth.” Isabel realized that she had been roped in by Decker again. Nevertheless, she continued, “He passed the interviews himself. I was one of the interviewers and initially planned to dismiss him, but he managed to leave a very good impression on my father and the rest was history.” "
"I never meant to kill him! Roland, you have to believe me. Why would I still try to deceive you when I’m in this state?” “In that case, you can go ahead and explain things to him in the afterlife.” Master Rockwell was taken aback by this, his demeanor tightened. "You...you..." Roland looked at him calmly. "Don’t worry, I won’t hurt you. It was Grandma and my parents who raised me. They instilled morals and virtue into me and made sure I’d grow into a decent man.” Master Rockwell was briefly relieved to hear this, but before he could rid himself of his trepidation, Roland continued in a dark voice, "But I won’t forget about you and Decker bribing all those media outlets to defame Isabel. I know you manipulated the stock prices to try to kick me out of the corporation. I’ll make sure to settle our score through the legal system.” If convicted guilty, they would have to rot in prison. “Roland… listen to me, Roland. Decker is your uncle. If you want revenge, you can come
Master Rockwell must have heard their shifting movements and opened his eyes. When he recognized the faces of Roland and Isabel, there was a brief glow in his murky eyes. He motioned to the nurse to have her help him sit up from the bed. After he managed to position himself seated up against the head of the bed, he asked the nurse to leave. Then he cast a loving, tender smile on Roland and Isabel. “Roland, Isabel, please have a seat.” Roland said disinterestedly, "We have things to get to, just hurry up and tell us what you have to say." Isabel stayed silent. A look flashed in Master Rockwell's eyes. Then, he turned to Isabel and expressed regretfully, "Isabel, I’m a foolish old man, it was me who told Decker to leak pictures of you two. He had no choice because I forced him to do so. If you have to blame someone, blame me!” Isabel frowned. She was somewhat impressed by how smoothly the old man switched his mask from one to another. From a forlorn and sad state t