The group of bodyguards all stared coldly at Thomas.Upon hearing Sylvia's words, Jacob's expression eased, and he said, "Madam, we're here on Master Carter's orders to request Second Master Carter to come with us."'Is this how you make a request with others? It's clear that you're here to arrest him.'She asked directly, "What does he want with Thomas?""We're not sure. We're just following orders." Jacob looked at Thomas and said politely, "Second Master Carter, the show is over. Master Carter has sorted out the mess at Carter Corporation. The people under your instruction have all been dealt with by Master Carter. Please come with us."Thomas's gaze flickered, and he said after a moment, "I don't understand what you're talking about."Jacob maintained his polite tone. "That's fine. You'll understand if you come with us."Thomas looked around. In addition to Jacob and Ben, there were dozens of bodyguards.Then, he restrained the cold light in his eyes, looked at Sylvia, and
Odell narrowed his eyes. "If you come here, I'll make them stop immediately."Sylvia was somewhat unconvinced.However, if they did not stop, these bright sunflowers would really all be destroyed, so she asked, "You'll keep your word, won't you?"Odell curled his lips. "Of course."She walked toward him with small steps.Just when she was a step away from him, a long arm suddenly reached out and dragged her directly to him. She yelped in surprise and immediately tried to push him away.Nevertheless, he pulled her to his body, wrapping his arm around her waist like an iron clamp. Sylvia's back was immediately pressed against his chest."Let me go!" she shouted as she struggled.Odell used his free hand to clutch her face.She hissed in pain and instantly lost the strength to struggle.He let out a low, sinister laugh. "These sunflowers are very pretty."Sylvia shivered and said in a trembling voice, "Tell them to stop, Odell! You promised that you would tell them to stop if I
The air instantly fell silent. The atmosphere around her also became oppressive, and the temperature seemed to plummet by dozens of degrees.Sylvia's body was tense until the man's low voice sounded in her ear. "Say that again."She took a deep breath and said, "I don't love you anymore. The person I like now is T—"Before she could finish, her body was spun around. Then, he pinched her face again.Sylvia stared at his gloomy and intimidating face.Meanwhile, his fingertips rubbed her cheeks. "Look me in the eye and tell me who the person you like is."Her gaze trembled. She thought of the nightmare she had had before waking up that morning. The Odell in her dream had almost the exact same look as the Odell in front of him right now.However, the sun here was shining brightly, and even the wind in the air was warm.Sylvia's mind was also very clear. She remembered the things that he had done to her before, and she also remembered that they had divorced a long time ago. Except f
The difference in the treatment Thomas got then and the treatment Odell was getting now was like night and dayOdell's expression turned cold. He cupped her small face and directly sealed her lips."Mm!" Sylvia was forced to make a sound. She tried to struggle, but he was so strong that she could not even lift her hands. She could only bite his lips fiercely.However, the more she bit him, the more force he used.After some time passed to the point that her mouth went numb, he finally let her go. His deep eyes were covered with scarlet, staring at her like a beast.Sylvia was instinctively afraid, but at that moment, the fire in her heart exceeded her fear of him. She raised her hand and pushed him away, her voice choking as she berated him, "You're a b*stard, Odell! Let me go! I want to leave. I don't want to be with you—"Before she could finish shouting, her feet were lifted off the ground, and she was picked up by her waist. She screamed in fear and shoved him.Odell let her
Sylvia's hand inexplicably shook.She looked down again.The next two lines did not contain business terminology and were written in plain terms. "According to insiders, the Carter Corporation crisis was a part of Master Carter’s plan. He allowed public opinion to flare up so that he could smoke out the shareholders who were kneeling in the picture. This is both shocking and amazing. I believe that in the future, the management of Carter Corporation will only go further under the hands of the young and promising Master Carter!"Sylvia's heart trembled after reading that.'The Carter Corporation crisis has always been under control by Odell? So, his drunken fiasco at Lush Heaven before was just an act? He had no problem with the crisis because he wasn't affected at all!'She thought of how she had brought the children to see him because she had been worried that something would happen to him and had even persuaded him out of kind intentions. She suddenly felt angry and could not he
Odell knitted his brows. He looked at her sharply and asked, "What are you trying to say?"Sylvia took a breath and said, "Let Thomas go. Although you don't have a good brotherly bond, he was quite worried about you when you were in trouble. He also said that even if Carter Corporation collapses, he will use his savings to help you as much as possible and won't let you live in poverty."He rubbed her face and asked, "Did he really say that to you?"She met his gaze and said, "Yes, he did."Her expression was frank, much franker than it was when she had said she forgave him earlier.Odell smiled. "Then I have to thank him."Sylvia hurriedly said, "No, you just have to let him go."When he saw how anxious she was to save Thomas, the smile on his face instantly cooled.Sylvia did not expect his expression to change at the drop of a hat. Her gaze shrank, and her mouth pursed up."What if I don't?" he asked.She swallowed her anger and resisted the urge to punch him, saying, "He's
Odell stroked her head and said gently, "I was delayed by some stuff.""Fine. I'll forgive you this time."He smiled and asked, "Have you and your brother been well behaved at home these days?""Of course. Liam and I are the best."The father and daughter chatted idly. The air was many times more relaxed than when they were in the car.Sylvia's expression also gradually relaxed, but she still avoided him from afar.Then, Isabel's stomach suddenly rumbled. She pouted and whined to Sylvia, "Mommy, I'm hungry."Sylvia asked, "What do you want to eat? I'll cook for you.""I want to eat noodles. Mommy, please cook more!""Sure."Sylvia did not want to see Odell anyway, so she turned around and went into the kitchen.Not long after she entered, Aunt Tonya also came in. Aunt Tonya walked up to her and helped her prepare the ingredients, asking in a low voice, "Syl, why did you come back with him? Where's Thomas?"Sylvia frowned and said, "He left because something came up."Aunt
Isabel picked up Sylvia's hand and blew on her finger while chanting, "Pain, pain, go away."Sylvia could not help but smile. "Thank you, Isabel. It doesn't hurt anymore."Then, she touched Isabel and Liam's heads affectionately and said, "You two go and play while I help Aunt Tonya. Dinner will be ready soon.""Okay," Isabel answered obediently.Sylvia walked the same way back to the kitchen.Isabel looked at her figure walking away and muttered in confusion, "Strange, you can go directly to the kitchen from here. Why does Mommy have to go around to the door to access the kitchen?"When she said that, she raised her finger and pointed to a walkway that led directly to the kitchen.Liam pursed his lips and did not say anything.A man's straight figure sat on the sofa at the edge of the walkway. He looked in the direction of the kitchen, and his expression darkened when he heard Isabel's childish voice....Before long, Sylvia and Aunt Tonya walked out with a pot of piping hot