“Second Master Carter, I believe you must’ve seen the texts. You don’t reply because my information isn’t worthy for you to save me? Then, let me tell you one more thing. “You know Melanie? She’s my mother. She’s in prison because she helped me to deal with Sylvia. Before she was arrested, she told me she knew someone mysterious who helped her from the dark and this mysterious person knows Carter Corporation from the inside out. He even grasped Odell’s schedule precisely, knowing when he’s away for work and when he’ll be back. “Because of that mysterious person, I was able to frame Sylvia for pushing that old hag down the hill. I was also able to push Sylvia into the lake because that mysterious person caused a diversion during the event and he even helped me to get a trustworthy hitman for the job. “Is it safe for me to say that you’re that person who helped me?” Sylvia was shocked. Her trembling hands almost dropped the phone to the floor. She suddenly felt weak and had to
Sylvia frowned, but before she could wrap her head around the situation, she was shrouded by an elongated shadow from the back. She froze for a split second and then quickly turned around. Thomas was a few steps away from her, wearing a grin and looking at her with a warm expression. At the next moment, he asked, “Have you seen the texts?” The sun was hanging high up in the sky. It was a scorching hot summer day. His eyes were as warm as before but she felt otherwise. She was quivering in fear and sweating nervously. She feigned ignorance and asked, “Thomas, where are Aunt Tonya and the kids?” “They are in another car.” “Where’s that?” “Don’t worry. They’re being taken care of,” he said with a smile. “I can take care of them myself. Tell me where’s the car.” Thomas went closer and stroked her head. His smile remained as he said, “Don’t worry. When we reach the airport, you’ll be able to see them.” Sylvia feigned a silly smile and said, “They aren’t used to traveli
Meanwhile at Carter Tower, in the top floor office, the man had just gone through a pile of documents and wanted to rest his eyes for a bit. It was then his phone rang. It was from Jacob. He put the phone near his ears and heard Jacob’s anxious voice. “Sir, Ms. Avery is looking for you.” There was an obvious disgust in his expression when he heard the name. “I’m not seeing her.” “Ms. Avery said she wanted to talk to you about Second Master Carter. She said he was the one who planned for Spencer Weiss to kidnap her and madam. She also said that Second Master Carter did more than that. He has been pulling the strings from the dark since Melanie arrived in Westchester City and before she pushed Madam Carter down the hill. He has been plotting from the dark.” Odell’s expression turned cold. “What has he been planning?” “She refused to say. She’d only say when she sees you.” “Keep an eye out for her. I’m coming right over.” He bolted up and strode out of the office. …T
She lowered her head in fear and remained on her knees. She changed her words and continued, “Master Carter, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have lied to you.” Odell asked, “What did Thomas do?” A quick pause later, he sized her up with a frosty gaze and continued, “If you can provide any useful information, I might consider letting you live.” Tara’s eyes shone hopefully and said, “Master Carter! Second Master Carter isn’t who you think he is! He came to me and said he could help me to win your heart again, so he instigated me to fake being chased by gangsters so that you can save me. He also instructed Spencer Weiss to kidnap me and forced you to choose me instead of Sylvia. He was the mastermind behind these two incidents.” Odell narrowed his eyes. “What else?” “Yes! Yes!” Tara looked up and met his eyes. “Do you remember Melanie? She’s actually my mother, not my aunt. She came to Westchester City when you and Sylvia just remarried. She said there was a mysterious person who had b
Had she blacklisted him again? His brows remained furrowed when he said to the driver, “Turn around. We’ll go home first.” He wanted to bring the woman along so that when he finally exposed Thomas and Tara of their schemes, she would be able to see Thomas’ true self. He wanted to know if she would still follow Thomas after learning what happened. It was then Jacob in the passenger seat received a call. His expression changed before he turned around and said, “Sir, something happened! We can’t reach the two new bodyguards that we sent to the hospital last night. A nurse picked up one of their phones and informed us that they were found knocked out cold outside the hospital an hour ago. They were severely injured and still hadn’t woken up.” Odell frowned. Knocked out an hour ago? The timing was uncanny. He said coldly, “Contact the hospital right away. Tell them Thomas is a dangerous murderer and ask them to apprehend him immediately.” Jacob nodded and contacted the hos
Sylvia pursed her lips and asked in a small voice, “Thomas, we’re arriving at the airport soon. Where’s Aunt Tonya and my kids?” “Soon. You’ll be able to see them after two more junctions.” “Okay…” Sylvia tightened her fists. She hid a knife in her curled fist. The blade was the one she used to cut fruits for her kids whenever they went out, so she always had it in her bag. When she reunited with Aunt Tonya and her kids, she might be able to threaten Thomas to release them with the knife. Thomas had a subtle glance at her tightly clenched fists, and he secretly curled his lips into a faint grin. Soon enough, the car passed two junctions with traffic lights and arrived at a crossroad. Every car wanting to go to the airport from the city had to pass this crossroad. There were barely any cars on the road at this hour. The car stopped by the road in front of the crossroad. Sylvia spotted another silver car ahead of them, and two intimidating men were standing beside it.
Jacob jumped out of the car and attacked Thomas. The defenseless Thomas was ambushed and he received a punch on his face. The ambush on him also freed Sylvia from his restraints. Sylvia was also surprised by Jacob’s attack and before she could react, another strong hand held her. She turned around and saw Odell’s handsome but frosty face. It was as though Odell was afraid that she would try to save Thomas, he held her tightly and he shot a gloomy gaze at her. Sylvia’s eyes got teary and she started to choke on her emotions. Odell frowned. Was she trying to beg him to release Thomas again? He pursed his lips tightly to suppress his anger and said to her, “Thomas isn’t who you think he is. He’s not only involved in the company’s crisis, but he’s also the one who instigated Spencer Weiss to kidnap you. He’s also involved in Grandma’s accident and you being pushed into the lake by Tara.” He was afraid that she refused to believe her, so he continued, “I have proof. Brin
The fear tormented Sylvia badly, but she had no other choice. Thomas used her kids against her. If she refused to go with him, he would tell his men to snap Isabel and Liam’s necks. Sylvia took a deep breath and looked up to Odell with teary eyes. She pleaded, “Odell, please.” Odell pursed his lips. His handsome looks were shrouded by a layer of gloom. His eyes were frosty and if gaze could kill, he would have strangled her. Seconds later, he tightened his lips and said, “I won’t let you go.” Sylvia started to choke on her emotions. “Don’t force my hands.” Odell scoffed. “I am. What can you possibly do about it?” Sylvia shut her eyes and then charged into his arms. A muffled thud was heard at the next moment. The man’s upright and straight body suddenly curved forward, and Sylvia started to stagger backward. Drops of blood dripped and fell on the ground. One of his hands covered his abdomen with a pink knife in it. Sylvia stabbed him with the fruit knife she h