It should have been irritating. But when Silvia's cherry lips spoke those words, accompanied by her gentle gaze, it made even the maids blush red. Nodding, they quickly left, closing the door behind Silvia.As soon as the maids left, Silvia called Carl.…At Horizon Group, Carl was watching a video of Marilyn talking on her phone. As Carl heard his phone rang, his tone turned chilly."Who is this?" Carl's cold voice echoed through the receiver.Silvia chuckled. "Carl, after all these years and the times spent together, you can't even recognize my voice?""It's you?" Carl furrowed his brows.Silvia's recent absence of attacks gave him a feeling that something suspicious might be at play.He had sent spies to the Simmon residence to monitor Silvia's every move. However, on each occasion, it was the same fate. Miranda discovered them as soon as they entered the premises, leading to their immediate execution. The corpses were then sent back to the Walker residence.After a coupl
"Are you all waiting to get fired? Stop Mr. Nathaniel now!" Miranda's sudden command echoed. She appeared reluctant to allow such a critical situation to unfold. She grabbed Nathaniel's hand and sank her teeth into it fiercely."Mom, what are you doing?" Nathaniel stopped abruptly, surprised by the sudden bite."What do you think? Your mom's trying to save you," a blunt voice cut in. Nathaniel frowned, shifting his gaze toward Silvia nearby, whose eyes gleamed with a dangerous light. She seemed more capable than he had initially thought.Having someone like her as a friend was risky. However, becoming an enemy would be an even riskier choice.And now, for Violet's safety, he had to get rid of this dangerous woman."Shut it!" Nathaniel exclaimed, lifting his hand to deliver a fatal shot at Silvia.The guards swiftly intervened, restraining Nathaniel. Two held him in place while the others disarmed him, breaking down the gun. They exchanged a remorseful glance with Nathaniel.
"I've got this covered. There's no need for you to worry. Carl and I will handle things. "Your job now is to pack your stuff. I'll get the helicopter ready, and we'll head straight to Zuisse," Maverick assured, scanning the area for Whitney and Mick.Upon realizing the two kids were missing, he furrowed his brows. Patting Annabel's shoulder, he quickly told her to look after Violet and left. After Maverick left, Annabel quickly helped Violet tidy up. Once everything was in order, she held Violet's hand and promised to stay by her side."I'm fine. You don't have to be so worried," Violet reassured with a smile. "Annabel, how are things between you and Maverick? Is he treating you well lately?""He's been really good to me." Annabel nodded. "He's taken me to various places and shared stories from the past. But I can't recall those things. I feel like maybe Maverick is making up stories to cheer me up."The current me is so reserved. How could I have followed Maverick so devoted
Elsa, the Walker family's matriarch, was a regular at high-profile social events. Her showing up meant word would soon get out about Violet heading to Zuisse.Now, Carl wasn't sending Violet to Zuisse for fun. He was doing it to keep her safe.With a serious look, Carl said, "Mom, I get where you're coming from, but the Horizon Group's about to hit a rough patch. "When it happens, there will undoubtedly be reporters seeking interviews. For the sake of Horizon Group, it wouldn't be appropriate for you to leave at this moment.""Carl? But let's be real, the Horizon Group isn't your top concern." Elsa sighed.Truth was, she had been getting well with Violet and genuinely wanted to fly to Zuisse to look after her.Elsa pondered whether Carl's reluctance to allow her to go to Zuisse was fueled by concerns that she might not treat Violet well."Mom, both you and Vi mean a lot to me. I genuinely love you both, and I want to avoid any complications. "That's why I'll do everything in
"Check the surveillance. You must find out Ms. Grey's whereabouts," Miranda ordered as she called Silvia.Her face paled when Silvia's number was not in service. She hated to admit it, but Silvia might have tricked her.Her heart sank as her confidence disappeared. She had to think of ways to stop Carl's attack and save the Simmonses from destruction.Miranda contacted Samuel first."Samuel, the Whites' family still has some forces in Zeloth, right? Lend me some of your men. When I manage to get the treasure, I'll give you half of it."Samuel thought about it and told Miranda where his men were. He reminded Miranda to keep her word before hanging up.After calling Samuel, Miranda contacted some savage forces who couldn't compare to Carl's and her men in Zeloth. She quickly gathered many men with average fighting skills to protect the Simmons residence.Miranda waited anxiously for Carl's attack, but there was no sign of Carl after half an hour. Instead, Ethan and the Walkers' bo
"Don't find excuses for your evil acts." Carl stepped back quickly. He ordered Ethan to go back first.Then, his icy gaze looked toward Miranda. "What happened to Nathaniel? Is he dead?""The hell? You're dead!" Miranda spat.She was taken aback when Carl suddenly asked her about Nathaniel. Then, she looked at Silvia as if she realized something. A sad smile appeared on her face."Silvia, I thought you'd at least have a bit of sincerity working with me. But you've set me up from the beginning, right? You also almost killed my son because you wanted the family crest for yourself!""So what if I set you up? Miranda, do you think I owe you an explanation?" Silvia looked at Miranda in disdain."You should've followed my rules the moment you saved me. If just anyone can mess with my rules, my Galactic League wouldn't be as strong as it is today.""So what if you're strong? That man behind you ruined it anyway!" Miranda shouted in jealousy and hatred."Miranda, do you really think th
"You won't, Mr. Walker." Mick smiled a little."If you really wanted to kill my dad, you would've done it long ago, not now. I don't know what deal you want to make with my dad to let him go, but I'm clear about my feelings for Whitney."No matter what you want to do, I won't stop you as long as my dad is safe. In fact, I'll even help you at some point."Mick stared at Carl in determination, which satisfied Carl.Carl nodded and allowed Mick to take Donald away. But Donald must agree to one thing. He must keep track of Silvia's whereabouts. He must also set up some time bombs on Silvia's way to the treasure and kill her.This was what Mick and Donald wanted to do as well.Mick gave a small smile and agreed without hesitation.To assure Carl, he even told Carl that the Browns' bodyguards had been trailing Silvia. There was proof that Silvia might've gone to Lux Voiga to work with the local gang boss there. She wanted to use the gang boss' power to restore her own forces and fight
"Okay, I'll do what you want. But if you want to work with me, I need to see my son recover."After a while of thinking, Miranda's greed won against her suspicions. She decided to take the risk and work with Silvia.Silvia smiled in satisfaction when she heard her reply. She told Miranda what her subordinate looked like and hung up.With Silvia's description, Miranda managed to wait for the person who delivered the antidote.That person looked exactly like Silvia's description, and it was someone she had met before. That person was Carl's senior secretary, whom she had praised—Marilyn.Miranda was surprised, and panic soon followed.Carl wasn't an easy target, and she never succeeded in sending spies into Carl's company.But Silvia did it, and her subordinate was even a spy with an important position in his company.Miranda understood Silvia's capabilities, and she was more cautious of Silvia now."Is your master not coming personally?" Miranda tried to ask.Marilyn's arrival
"Uh-huh." Violet reached out and hugged Carl. There was deep affection in her voice."I've conceived two children for you, and you've been pretty nice to me recently. Who else should I marry if not you?"Great joy rose in Carl's eyes after listening to Violet.After all the ordeals they had gone through, she finally agreed to marry him!Violet chuckled when she saw Carl unconsciously getting excited. Her heart was filled with satisfaction.She said on purpose, "But if you're not serious about marrying me, I won't be serious about marrying you too. We can get a divorce once I give birth to the baby. How about that?""I won't let you leave me." Carl held Violet tightly, looking anxious as if she would disappear all of a sudden.His heart was satisfied when he felt her warmth in his embrace. He lifted her up and spun around in excitement. He looked like a kid who got candies, which stunned Maverick as he entered.Maverick then lowered his head and said in a low voice, "Carl, this
"Vi, promise me you won't risk yourself ever again. Please trust me no matter what happens." Carl hugged Violet in fear.Violet nodded and leaned on his shoulder. She said softly, "Carl, if you hadn't shown yourself on television, I wouldn't have fallen for Benilio's trap easily. Then, Silvia wouldn't have kidnapped me.""Yes, it's my fault." Carl tightened his arms around Violet. "Vi, I've been wanting to ask you something. I don't know if you would give me an answer.""What?" Violet rested in his arms. She was getting sleepy after using her wits and energy against Silvia."Help me keep these two keys. When I need it, help me open a box." Carl took out two heart-shaped keys like a magician, giving them to Violet.Violet took the keys and looked at them carefully. She couldn't find anything special about them. She nodded and agreed to Carl's request."Okay, anything else?" Violet was getting more sleepy."There's something more, but I can't tell you about it right now." Carl loo
"Carl, I'll settle things with you next time."Silvia knew she would be at a disadvantage if she continued fighting with Carl. Without waiting for Carl to strike, she took out a poison gas bomb with itching powder added to it.She threw it at Carl. The poison gas bomb landed on the floor and exploded immediately. As Carl backed off quickly, Silvia used the opportunity to escape in a flash.Carl only went after Silvia when the gas dissipated. Silvia had already reached the entrance of the restaurant with one injured leg. She took a pregnant lady hostage and left quickly."Contact the Zuissian police and lock down the city. They must catch Silvia and save the pregnant lady."Carl came out from the kitchen, and Maverick immediately went up to him and told him about the current dangerous situation.Carl made a quick decision and asked Maverick to deal with it accordingly. Then, he looked around and asked for Whitney's and Mick's whereabouts."Whitney and Mick? Did they come here?" M
Benilio asked for the votes to be finalized and combined with the judges' choices. He was about to announce Carl as the winner when the crowd suddenly erupted.It turned out that a plump foodie who only ate Carl's walnut cake suddenly collapsed. Her foaming mouth indicated that she was poisoned."What? Who would be so evil to kill us?" The foodies were horrified. Some of them screamed and became restless.The restaurant went into chaos at once. Amidst the mess, a cold smile formed on Silvia's lips. She quickly snuck into the kitchen where Carl was at."Arrest those troublemakers and send them to the police. Keep calming the crowd down." Maverick watched as Silvia sneaked away with a smile on his face. He gave his orders calmly.The Walkers' bodyguards, who had been on standby, received Maverick's instructions. They immediately contacted the Zuissian police headquarters and asked for police cars to take away the troublemakers.They also got Carl's and Nathaniel's walnut cakes exam
The plump woman stared at her watch gloomily. Her expression turned uglier the more time had passed. A few female foodies wanted to chat with her, but they backed off once they met her gaze.Soon, there was an empty space surrounding the plump woman that separated her from the crowd.Maverick and the Demon King stood on the upper floor, looking at the situation downstairs with their eyebrows furrowed hard."Mr. Walker, I think I found Silvia." Maverick took a photo of the ground floor and sent it to Carl."Since she showed up here, it means she must've everything ready where Annabel is kept at. Our men are rushing over to Annabel. You must ask our men to protect Violet, too. I suspect that …""They've found Annabel. She's safe and sound. But there was a pool of blood there. They don't know whose blood it was." Carl cut Maverick off.He continued, "Maverick, I've done everything to keep Violet safe."All you have to do is to keep an eye on the foodies. There are real foodies amon
"Demon King, I'm right outside the door. Come out for a second. I've something to give you." Maverick thought about it and called the Demon King.At that time, the Demon King had just slightly recovered from the blow of losing Annabel. He frowned a little when he received Maverick's sudden phone call.His fingers trembled, and he really wanted to reject the call. But when he thought of his beloved Annabel, he picked up."Huh?" The Demon King heard Maverick as soon as he picked up. He furrowed his eyebrows."You're outside? What about Annabel? You didn't come with her?"The Demon King was obviously disappointed. He thought by speaking with Maverick on the phone, he could hear Annabel's voice a little.Violet sat right beside the Demon King. She curled her lips when she saw the Demon King sulking like a kid.She thought that the Demon King and Annabel would make a pretty good couple if there was no Maverick. The Demon King had never dated anyone, and he would treasure Annabel."Y
"Carl, there are many special ways to propose. You can look it up on the Internet or ask for help from someone more experienced in love. For example, Ray from our company is pretty good at it." Annabel continued to suggest.Carl's face darkened even more when he heard that.Ray didn't even know how to pursue a woman properly. Yet he knew how to propose to someone? Quit joking!"Annabel, you don't have to worry about this. You just have to focus on recuperating," Carl said bossily and hung up.Annabel snickered when she heard the call was disconnected.Oh, Carl. He was undeniably good in business, but when it came to women …"It really is true that genius men can be complete fools in some other ways." Annabel sighed.Maverick had just finished carrying out Carl's orders. He got the stuff ready and was about to tell Annabel that he was going to send the stuff to Carl. It was at this moment that he heard Annabel's random comment."Annabel, are you talking about me?" He grinned. He
"Kiera, I won't give up." Nathaniel strengthened his resolve after looking at the pictures."What's the point?" Kiera disagreed."There's plenty of nice people in the world. Even if you don't like me, there are so many excellent women out there. Why can't you find someone among them?""I can't. I can't find anyone else like Vi ever again." His voice became lower as if he was caught up in his memories."I've decided from the first moment I saw her. Ever since I met her when we were young, I was bound to protect her for the rest of my life. I'll be her knight in shining armor forever.""Kiera, I've made these desserts for Vi, and I need your help to give it to her. I'll drive there right now. You just have to come out for a moment." Nathaniel's pleading voice came from the phone. Kiera couldn't bear to refuse. She let him drive over and agreed to take the desserts.Nathaniel was overjoyed and immediately left in his car.He was in a hurry. He didn't realize that after he left, a
Whitney, who had been hiding in the dark, curled her lips when she saw the interaction between the two.She grinned. She would matchmake Nathaniel and Kiera so that they could leave Violet and Carl alone. This was the life Whitney wanted."Ms. Quartley, keep up the good work. I'll create more opportunities for you guys," Whitney swore to herself."Whitney, I'll help you." While Whitney was thinking about ways to get Kiera and Nathaniel together, Mick's calm voice sounded next to her ear.Whitney knitted her eyebrows and looked to the side. She pouted in dissatisfaction."You'll help me? Do you know how to pursue a girl? Do you have previous experience that can help me bring Mr. Nathaniel and Ms. Quartley together?"Whitney put her hands on her hips like a spoiled girlfriend."I don't." Mick's gaze dimmed. But when he saw Whitney's smile, he strengthened his resolve."But I'll help you with everything I've got. Besides, although I've never pursued a girl, my dad has plenty of ex