Chapter 56When I woke up again, I felt much better. Rollo and Min were still playing in the living room, and Enzo was reading as usual, even though the two rowdy children didn't bother him at all. The scene before me suddenly felt unusually peaceful.Upon seeing me, Enzo grinned and moved toward me in a friendly way that made me uncomfortable, so I stepped back a few paces to avoid his touch.Enzo hesitated, clearly taken aback by my avoidance. But instead of going berserk and grabbing me, he kept his distance and asked, "How do you feel now?""I'm better now, and I want Rollo to get examined," I said, looking over at Rollo, who was still happily playing with Min as though nothing had happened. I didn't want the kid to know what had happened to him.Enzo shrugged and said, "No need, the doctor already examined him and found no injuries. I also checked his mental state and found no symptoms."I didn't believe Enzo's assurances at all, and in my eyes, he was no longer a trustworthy per
Chapter 57Enzo felt like he was sitting on a fire as he hurried back to the mansion, but quickly sensed something unusual about the servants. They huddled together, avoiding eye contact with their master, their gaze shifting elsewhere, and the atmosphere became tense. Enzo understood the servants' attitude and looked up to the second floor, then rushed up the stairs and forcefully pushed open the bedroom door. It was empty, and he quickly opened the closet, finding it empty as well....I lay tiredly resting in the room Roy had arranged, while he took care of Rollo."You rest first, I'll take care of Rollo. Don't show that tired expression, the little one will worry," he said.I understood that Rollo was very sensitive and he could tell how I was feeling. On the drive here, I had to force a smile so that my son wouldn't worry and ask too many questions.Roy took me and Rollo to a large apartment, which he called his home whenever he returned to the country. He had mentioned it befor
Chapter 58Although I don't want Roy to worry, I was truly moved by what he said. Roy has helped me so much, but he has never asked for anything in return. The more he does for me, the more I feel indebted to them, afraid that I won't be able to repay them fully.I couldn't bring myself to look at Roy directly, so I bowed my head, clasped my hands together, and choked out, "Why do you help me? You make me feel so useless."Roy remained silent, and at that moment, I was truly grateful that they didn't answer. I continued, "You have done so much for me, and if I don't repay you in the future, you will regret it.""I will never regret it, Flora. No matter what you decide, I will never regret it," Roy said firmly, grabbing my shoulders and forcing me to face them.At that moment, I was taken aback by Roy's words. How could they come up with an answer so quickly?"You do these things not expecting an answer from me. It's just what you want, to do everything for the person you love without
Chapter 59The room was only occupied by Enzo and me, the air stagnant and unusually quiet. It was rare for me to see Enzo so silent like this, usually even if we had some disagreements and arguments, Enzo would always be the instigator, pressuring me into a corner and forcing me to comply with his words.Now Enzo was silent, and I wondered what was going on with him. Was it another trick that he had just come up with?"Mr. Robert, why did you come here today to talk about this project? Is it so serious that you had to come and meet me in person?" I maintained my trademark smile and gentle demeanor towards my major partner.My calm and friendly demeanor seemed to displease Enzo, and he furrowed his brow as he stared at me, disregarding the project-related documents laid out before him.I knew very well that Enzo came here not for this project, but because..."I can see that your complexion is not looking too good, are you alright?" I said, showing concern for my partner.Although I sa
Chapter 60This murder case sent shockwaves, leaving many people bewildered and descending into panic. The police quickly arrived at my company and wanted to see me privately. Deep down, I already knew the police would come to find me, so I was quite willing to cooperate."I've investigated information about the victim. It's known that the victim had once kidnapped your son, Flora. I want to know if you and the victim had any conflicts or at least any disagreements about something?" The female police officer asked.I nodded slightly, honestly not wanting to bring up this matter as it felt like a sharp knife thrust into my heart: "There was no animosity between her and me. I can say we were complete strangers.""If you were strangers, then why did the victim kidnap your son? Is it truly such a distant relationship between the two of you?" The female police officer continued to inquire.I didn't initially want to discuss this issue, but in service of the investigation, I had to suppress
Chapter 61After a while, I stopped paying attention to Rika's case. It no longer had any relevance to me. Initially, I was quite apprehensive about this unusual case, but over time, that sense of worry faded away. Sometimes, it would just become a topic of conversation during our meals.However, that doesn't mean I forgot. Occasionally, glimpses of something would trigger thoughts of that horrifying case, sending shivers down my spine."Regarding resigning, can you reconsider, Flora?" My boss leaned forward, speaking gently, and I couldn't ignore his demeanor."What's there to think about? I've already completed the collaborative project with the DIZ Corporation, and any unfinished tasks have been handed over to others." I replied matter-of-factly. He had no more grounds to question me as I had successfully accomplished all the important tasks.Boss looked puzzled, glancing between me and the resignation letter in his hand, "I disagree. You've been doing an excellent job. It's highly
Chapter 62I didn't pay too much attention to what my daughter was saying, because fundamentally, I didn't need Enzo to understand me. The apartment I rented is much smaller than Ron's, with only two bedrooms, but it's more than enough and it has all the amenities. The furnishings are adequate, and the rent is relatively cheap. It's quite difficult to find a place like this in a big city."Mom, why don't we live with Dad?" Rollo innocently asked.I gently ruffled the little one's head. "From now on, we'll be living here. Ron will come to visit you anytime, so don't feel down.""Rollo, stop crying. What's good about living with that guy?!" Min tightly held Rollo's hand and scolded him loudly. In Min's eyes, Ron was just a stranger trying to insert himself into their family, so she disliked him greatly."Why are you saying that, sis? He's my dad!" Rollo didn't want his sister to speak about their father like that.Min wanted to say that Ron wasn't their father, that their father was act
Chapter 63No matter how many times I called, Enzo wouldn't pick up the phone. I could only send text messages, but he didn't reply either. I was furious, wanting to smash the phone in my hand, but as I raised the phone, I felt like crying, overwhelmed and exhausted to the point of tears.In the end, I didn't have the courage to smash the phone like someone in a fit of anger usually does. What was even more frustrating was that I couldn't rush back while Ron was in critical condition. Besides Ron, I had almost no one I could trust to ask for help.Seeing Ron's pale face made my heart go silent. It was at this moment that I realized how helpless and useless I was. Looking back, Ron had always been the one helping me. I had never done anything on my own."Ron, what should I do?" I covered my face, silently crying out of fear and exhaustion.I had sat by Ron's side for a long time, so long that I lost track of time and only noticed the sunset when I looked out the window.It was then tha
Chapter 88"Sir, Miss Mindian is waiting for you in the living room," the housemaid gently knocked on Enzo's office door and spoke softly, not wanting to disturb Flora's sleep.Enzo closed his book and put on his robe before heading to the living room. Mindian was already there, calmly sipping tea and awaiting her father."Have you been here for long? Why did you come here?" Enzo asked as he sat down across from Mindian. His daughter had been studying abroad for many years, and her unexpected return without prior notice had taken him by surprise."What's wrong with me coming back to my own home? Where's Mom? I want to see her." Mindian replied without hesitation, her tone indifferent.Enzo looked at his daughter, who resembled him in many ways, and sighed, "Your mother is sleeping, don't disturb her. If you have something to say, go ahead."Mindian didn't want to beat around the bush any longer. She had deliberately avoided getting involved in her parents' relationship for many years
Chapter 87In a large room, littered with empty wine bottles on the floor, a man lay disheveled on the sofa in rumpled clothing. When he finally sobered up a bit, he saw the news about Flora and Enzo spreading all over social media. Ron, still groggy from his intoxication, was astonished as he read the articles and comments on social media."Lies... they don't know anything about Flora, they've all been brainwashed by Enzo." Ron mumbled softly, running his hand through his hair.Ron tried to contact his subordinates to remove the baseless articles and posts from social media. If they had been posted this way, Flora must have seen them, and Ron blamed himself for drinking too much and not being sober enough to prevent this from happening.But what made him angry was that his subordinates couldn't take down those articles. It was as if they had been intentionally created by someone. Grinding his teeth, Ron suspected that it was all Enzo's doing. He had whitewashed himself and pinned all
Chapter 86Enzo slammed his hand forcefully on the table, his grip tight. He was seething with anger but had to restrain himself. Constantly holding back his anger in front of Flora made him want to lose control. Enzo knew he had hurt Flora too much in the past, which is why he allowed her the freedom to dance outside to forget the unhappy moments between them.But that didn't mean he would allow his wife to be swayed by another man besides him. Flora's silence only further fueled his anger; he believed her silence meant she had feelings for Ron. In Enzo's eyes, there was a burning rage and madness, and he thought he should eliminate that wretch first to erase any memories of him from his wife's mind. Enzo was overly confident, thinking that her love was so immense that it would always come back to him.Flora looked at Enzo coldly, long past the point of caring about his illogical and unreasonable arguments. It had nothing to do with Ron or Rika, after all, she had grown too weary of
Chapter 85Madian continued to run, feeling pursued by an unseen force, until she left the unfamiliar mansion. Only then did she dare to pause for a moment to catch her breath. The presence of Rollo had drawn all the guests' attention, leaving no one to notice the frantic girl."I thought I was going to die... Is that really Mr. Enzo? He almost killed me..." Madian clutched her head, still haunted by those horrifying scenes. She hurriedly drove back home without informing her father. She feared that if she didn't leave quickly, Enzo might come after her.In the guest room, only Flora and Enzo remained. Enzo had been patient, expecting his wife to comply with his wishes, making him shiver with excitement. However, he tried to maintain a calm facade.Gazing at the woman he loved lying beneath him, he knew she was not a willing participant. Yet, this was the only way Flora would allow him to touch her. Enzo removed his shirt, revealing his muscular physique, with every contour on his bod
Chapter 84Madian believed that Flora's arrogance was due to Enzo. After all, an ordinary girl could become the wife of the most powerful and wealthy man, and she would naturally display her pride and act high and mighty. However, Flora simply thought Madian was being annoying and that she wouldn't have been involved in these matters if it weren't for Enzo."You may act haughty, but don't forget your background. Now, Mr. Enzo may be interested in you, but he will soon grow tired, and then you'll be like a dog that's been chased away," Madian arrogantly stated, feeling superior as Flora didn't respond.Flora's intentions aligned with Madian's, she wanted Enzo to grow tired of her and push her away. However, Enzo was obsessed with her, a psychological disturbance that made her doubt he wouldn't let her go easily.Flora sighed in the face of these two, not knowing the depth of Madian's feelings for Enzo, but she also didn't want to care. "I hope what you're saying is true, and I'm eagerl
Chapter 83Flora, exhausted, could only lean on Enzo beside her, partly because he was holding onto her shoulders tightly, making it impossible for her to evade. In front of Flora, Mr. Hill was continuously pleading for forgiveness, causing her distress. Even though she didn't understand what was happening, she suspected that Enzo had done something to them and was putting the blame on her."Please stand up, I'm not angry about anything, you don't need to apologize to me," Flora sighed.Mr. Hill, upon hearing this, felt relieved. He looked appreciatively at Flora and then turned his gaze towards Enzo sitting beside her."My wife said that, so I can reconsider our cooperation. If there's nothing else, you can leave now; my wife is exhausted and needs some rest," Enzo waved him away, his affectionate gaze still fixed on Flora. He felt as though a warm stream flowed through him when Flora leaned on him.Mr. Hill thanked Flora repeatedly and quickly took his daughter away. He no longer co
Chapter 82Mr. Hill and his daughter, Madian, were happily chatting in the living room. Madian had long admired Enzo Robert. When she learned that her father was collaborating with Enzo's DIZ conglomerate, she felt immensely proud and joyful. Her happiness wasn't solely because her father could work with such a prominent conglomerate, but also because it provided her with an easier way to get closer to Enzo.Upon hearing that her father would introduce her to Enzo Robert, Madian was overjoyed but maintained a hint of shyness on the outside."I will follow everything that Dad arranges," Madian said.Mr. Hill was very pleased, he was always proud of having such a talented and virtuous daughter. Up to this point, Mr. Hill and his wife had carefully managed their daughter's upbringing, hoping that she would marry a wealthy and suitable son-in-law, and Enzo Robert seemed like the perfect son-in-law.However, their joy was short-lived as the assistant entered to report, "Sir, Mr. Robert has
Chapter 81Flora was horrified and terrified to the extreme when Enzo compelled her to watch the entire video clip, even though it lasted only five minutes, it felt like five hours to Flora. Enzo gazed at Flora, who had fainted from fear, feeling deeply disappointed and disheartened. Originally, he had revisited this video solely to prove his own innocence, confirming that he had been faithful to her.The five-minute duration of the video did not capture the entirety of what had truly occurred. This was because, after the fifth minute, Enzo had accidentally knocked the camera over, causing it to shatter, which prevented it from recording the remaining events.However, at that point, he paid little attention to it and continued relentlessly wielding a sharp saw blade in his excitement and fascination. Although his words seemed to blame Flora, his gaze towards her was incredibly tender and gentle."I deliberately went back to that moment just for you to see it, but you couldn't bring yo
Chapter 80Once again, I blacked out from exhaustion and fatigue, and when I woke up, Rollo was nowhere to be seen. The room I was lying in wasn't the same as before, and I sensed the presence of someone else in the room, which immediately put me on edge.The silence heightened my senses, and the room was dimly lit with only a faint glow from the bedside lamp. I could see the figure sitting in a chair, but due to the insufficient light, I couldn't make out the details.I was about to speak when a familiar voice, so familiar that it sent shivers down my spine, spoke up. Enzo approached me, staring at me for a long moment before finally speaking, "Are you awake? How do you feel? Any hurt?"He wanted to reach out to me, but I immediately recoiled, and his hand hung in the air, but he didn't retract it. Instead, he forcefully grabbed my chin, making me face him."Flora, look at me," Enzo said, his voice and gaze tender and gentle, but his actions were the complete opposite. My chin was be