Chapter 37: Everything in Its PlaceJayden had headed to the office at the base where he trained. He was still organizing his thoughts, not intending to tell Richard until he found out what was really going on."It can't be... I'm sure that girl is the wild rose, and she recognized me," he thought, restless.Meanwhile, Richard was now in the office, quiet and pensive about the information he had received."I'm taking you to meet my grandfather. I hope you behave because supposedly, my nephew will be there too. He tends to copy me, so obviously, he'll be there to introduce his wife and boast," he warned, displaying coldness."Why should I care whether he's there or not?""You've been meeting him behind my back.""I didn't do that, and that meant nothing. Besides..." she murmured, insecure as she picked up her bag. "We're married.""I hope you know that I won't tolerate betrayal. You won't be forgiven, even if our relationship was the way it was. I believe I deserve your loyalty, right?
Chapter 38: Evidence Against Richard"Considering there have been worse cases, and Miss Bay has never been involved, this might be a special case.""Then, it's possible that Elizabeth has a connection with this woman…" He murmured thoughtfully, a faint smile on his face. "But I thought you had managed to get the video.""Well, actually…" She coughed uncomfortably. "Someone got there before me and had access to it.""Who?" He inquired, intrigued."Someone we already know. Supposedly, it might be that she has… something to do with Zany Bay, the assassin we knew as Wild Rose. Yesterday, I found out that it's not actually a man but a woman.""Interesting, seems like you were close to catching her. What happened?""Let's just say she had a switchblade, and I had nothing. I was careless, but now… I have an idea of how to capture her," he commented mysteriously while staring at the image of Gaby in the recording.Still at university, Taylor took the risk of meeting Elizabeth. This time, he h
Chapter 39: Old AlfredAfter greeting Elizabeth's parents and having to explain one, two, three times that nothing had happened, he finally managed to go upstairs to her room. Seeing the unlocked door, he just walked in and headed towards the girl's bed, which was covered from head to toe. However, what caught his attention were the sheets on her dresser. He subtly analyzed each of them and understood what was going on but didn't let it affect him."Have you not learned yet that it's better to talk than to keep storing meaningless things?" He asked, sitting on her bed and embracing her around the waist, pulling her into his arms and waking her up."What are you doing here?" She asked, pulling away."Today is the day we go to my grandfather's house. The trip is a bit long. Get ready," he suggested coldly, getting up.She just nodded. After getting ready, they set off on the journey without even communicating. Taylor had arrived first at Richard's grandfather's house, as had Emma's fath
Chapter 40: I Won't Stand for It AnymoreRichard seemed confident as he escorted Elizabeth, yet simultaneously, he felt a mixture of confidence and apprehension about how his grandfather might treat her. He knew dealing with the grandfather wasn't an easy task.Alfred, a 70-year-old gentleman, appeared sharp and perceptive in evaluating people's trustworthiness. Despite his advanced age, his elegant attire evoked the image of a duke. Like Richard, Alfred was considered an influential tycoon, holding considerable economic power.Richard lived in constant motion, always seeking improvements and advancements in the power he already held. He was fully aware that both he and Taylor were in a power competition, vying to be worthy of inheriting everything that man possessed, something that far surpassed Richard's resources.Alfred sighed d
Chapter 41: Nothing They WantCarlson, Emma's father, rushes down the stairs as Emma stares at Elizabeth with a wicked smile, even after the slap."Uncle!" Taylor warns, stepping forward to defend Elizabeth, sensing his intention to harm her."No one touches my daughter!""Let him do what he wants, I don't need you to defend me!" Elizabeth protested, pushing Taylor away."A nobody who thinks she's something just for being married to that man," Carlson grumbled disdainfully."Oh..." she sighed, parting her lips in surprise. "True, what will you do? Hit his wife? At least I married someone truly worthy of respect, unlike you, who play at the lowest to gain power.""For heaven's sake, Elizabeth," Taylor grumbled. "You saw ever
Chapter 42: A Narcissistic Father's Words"Do you not fear walking around here alone?" Taylor asked, startling her as he approached."What are you doing here?" she questioned, looking around and realizing she couldn't see anyone else."I want to talk to you alone.""I have nothing to talk to you about!" she declared, attempting to run, but he grabbed her waist, pinning her against his back."No!" she protested, struggling as he held her forcefully, almost suffocating her. "If you scream, I'll lie and say you're seducing me. Who do you think they'll believe?"
Chapter 43: On the Edge"Supposedly you want to cause me another hemorrhage by being so close," he panted, swallowing hard, savoring the touch of her fingers on his chest."I better clean this blood, your nose is still bleeding, so stay still," she suggested, pulling her hands away and getting up from the bed.She searched the room for something to treat Richard's injury but found nothing, so she left the room to find old Alfred. She was puzzled when she didn't find him, after all, she had been gone for less than two minutes, but the sound of falling water revealed he was still in the room.Nevertheless, she was unsure if it was really him or once again Taylor following her, so she went to the bathroom and tried to secretly see who was really there. The foggy glass of the shower area only allowed her to see a brief silhouette of a m
Chapter 44. Deceiving Richard. She hurried along with Richard after bidding farewell to her old friend Alfred. As they got into the car, Richard noticed her anxiety but still found amusement in seeing her in this state. They were already halfway when Elizabeth received a call from her friend. "Stop the car!" she shouted, desperate. "What on earth are you doing?" he asked as she answered. She sighed in relief upon hearing her friend's voice, saying she was at the hospital. She put the call on speaker, and Gaby began her drama, stating she was feeling really unwell. Richard had no choice after Elizabeth mentioned that Gaby's grandmother was too weak to go to the hospital alone and she didn't want to worry her with something like this.