Chapter 99 - A Way to Find YouJayden sighed several times, trying to stay calm and choose his words carefully."Have you lost your mind?" he asked."No! But..." she murmured, looking around. "I don't want to talk about this here. Let's go to the car."As they walked a few meters away, they encountered Emma and her security guard talking. As soon as they saw Jayden and her, they concluded their conversation and moved away."They are definitely planning something. If you decide to expose yourself, it will be even worse," Jayden grumbled as they entered the elevator."I have to do something to find my husband!" she protested, looking at him seriously."Not even Richard would agree with this.""But it's because of him that I'm doing it.""If he were here, he'd think you're inclined to get close to Taylor again, considering it's the second time you've suggested this.""What are you implying? You know that under different circumstances, I would never suggest this," she protested while Jayd
Chapter 100. Wandering ThoughtsÚrsula was feeling on top of the world on a sunny morning. It seemed like nothing was wrong, except for the strange feeling of knowing that Richard was somewhere else, living in a place she couldn't access."Dad!" she exclaimed, surprised, when her father entered her room, breathless and with a panicked look on his face."Read this!" he demanded, agitated, throwing the papers onto her bed.Úrsula calmly began reading each page."We've been deceived?" she asked, wide-eyed."More than that," he grumbled, bringing his hands to his head as she continued reading."Dad, what does this mean?""Are you daft? We have to give everything back, and obviously, there will be compensation. Richard had thought of everything, even when he's somewhere else, he continues to cause trouble," he grumbled as his daughter's hands trembled, feeling everything she had achieved slipping through her fingers."But they need proof. They can't prove that Richard didn't sign.""We don
Chapter 101. Vanishing CluesElizabeth met Gaby at her old house, and the two gathered on the balcony, sitting on an old wooden bench where they used to stargaze among the plants of their childhood."Why has everything become so complicated?" Elizabeth asked, staring at the blue sky."I remember when we didn't care about love, crime, or family fortunes. Now, we're trapped in what we hate the most.""Yes... I wish I could go back in time, but if I do, I'll also go back to the time when I loved the man I now hate with body and soul.""That would be the worst thing to do, considering it's where you met him. It was..." Gaby murmured uncomfortably.Elizabeth's eyes welled up as she recalled."It was where things improved, you know... I don't know how he became such a petty man. He used to be someone special, trustworthy, and lovable. Someone... sweet and noble. He turned into a monster..." she lamented, sobbing."Maybe... he always has been. After all, he's been involved in criminal scheme
Chapter 102 While UnseenGaby returned home and remained vigilant to everything that was happening. She discovered that men were watching her and somehow they might have uncovered her identity. However, she didn't feel the urge to interfere. For now, her investigation had concluded until Taylor made a misstep and they discovered something.But nothing seemed right. Another week passed, and Richard was still confined to a bed, seemingly improving. The fake Elizabeth was taking good care of him, administering his medicine at least three times a day.As every day began, the fake Elizabeth served him breakfast, and he would then sleep heavily while she secretly administered the injection. After explaining the injection, she would lock the door, undress him, and with a basin of water and a cloth, she cleaned his body. After each meal, he slept for almost three hours.While wiping his chest for a moment, she stopped the fabric on his skin, looking at him with apprehension."How can I..." Sh
Chapter 103. MarriageAfter half an hour, as promised, she was ready and stunning, but she couldn't understand why so much effort was put into it."Where are we going?" she asked grumpily as her brother took her hand, leading her to the exit."You'll find out," he announced while Jayden watched them anxiously."I'm not sure if I should let you guys go," Jayden commented, stopping in front of the door and preventing them from leaving."We'll take care of her, I promise we'll bring her back safely," Brian assured."Nothing will happen to her, no one would dare," Brian added arrogantly, dragging Elizabeth out of the mansion.Soon after they left, Coralie passed by Jayden, heading up the stairs without even speaking to him as she ascended slowly."What's wrong? You seem distracted today," he whispered, watching her climb.Once in the room, she served Ailda and intended to leave until Ailda called her."You're not okay?""I'm fine," she replied, forcing a smile."That's not what it looks l
Chapter 104. The Girl at the Top of the Stairs"Liz..." She heard a familiar voice and smiled nonchalantly as she sensed him approaching, but she didn't turn to face him. "I didn't expect you to come. How have you been?""How hypocritical..." she whispered without him hearing, scrunching her face. "Hi," she grumbled unwillingly."I... won't stay married for much longer.""But I will. I don't intend to divorce Richard.""Liz... he ran away. He's the one who tried to kidnap you. You saw the testimonies."Elizabeth swallowed hard, trying to contain the anger and the urge to argue. She simply walked away again, avoiding at all costs to look at him.Taylor smiled nonchalantly, believing that her lack of response was proof that she had doubts about Richard.Elizabeth left the hall, passed through the door, and headed to the staircase, leaning on the railing with her hand on her chest, feeling frustrated."How much I miss...," she lamented, trying to hold back the tears."Go to your room. Do
Chapter 105. Frustrated Wedding Night.Elizabeth's brothers circled around, growing increasingly concerned as they searched for Elizabeth."I didn't take my eyes off Taylor, yet he might have sent some men to get her." Brian commented, more anxious than Ryuk."I don't believe it; it would be too obvious. He didn't kidnap her." Ryuk stated confidently."It makes sense, but she's not around, and she's not answering her phone either.As they continued searching, Taylor noticed the brothers' restlessness, realizing they were looking for someone. Then he realized Elizabeth was no longer there.He asked one of the house staff, and they informed him that she had gone upstairs without being followed, heading to the corridor of the bedrooms. He went to find Elizabeth, searching in all the rooms until he finally reached the secret place. There, he saw her sitting next to Aurora, who was now sleeping with her head resting on Elizabeth's lap."Ah... you met her." Elizabeth heard the voice that ch
Chapter 106 Promises and ConspiraciesTaylor remained sober and quietly left the room. Emma followed him, but he entered his sister Aurora's room. He knew Emma had a certain aversion to being near Aurora's room, so he wouldn't go in, even if she pretended otherwise. Sometimes he realized how the girl, who had always been spoiled by her father, had grown in a different and ruthless way when it came to someone she considered inferior or in a worse condition. She was even worse than Taylor himself, as she didn't know what it was like to be among the lower class.Every day, Elizabeth's brothers visited, and this went on for a week. During this time, Richard could already get out of bed, although he still couldn't walk alone and didn't have full control of his legs. He felt better at least being able to sit on the simple living room couch. He could watch the children play in the center of the rug, while their mother observed them from behind the counter that separated the living room from
Chapter 209: The Last Farewell Today at the mansion, everyone was excited, people came and went, both the Campbell and Leblanc families, employees went up and down bringing and taking things. The twins and Gaby were in Elizabeth's room, styling her hair and adorning it with pearl ornaments. It would be the most luxurious party ever seen. Richard and Elizabeth were marrying again, this time officially and grandly, so that everyone could witness this union and celebrate.After so many events, walking down the aisle to meet the man she loved was priceless. As her father led her slowly as if wanting to savor her arrival at the groom."Father?" whispered Elizabeth upon hearing her father's slight sniffle and realizing he was almost crying." Isn't this the second time I'm getting married?"That wasn't a wedding, it was a mistake of your father, right? But now I'm seeing my daughter really getting married, to someone she loves, I'm just a grandfather now." declared Zeus, holding back tears.
Chapter 208: Implications and Departures."You know..." sighed Brian as he saw Emma, who stared at them with disdain." When you don't talk about the devil, he shows up anyway, doesn't he?" he asked seriously.The twins, in turn, got up and went downstairs together, barely noticing that the Leblanc brothers followed them while smiling and chatting."What are they talking about?" whispered Brian. Then, they subtly approached when the twins sat at a table in the cafeteria and stealthily listened."You shouldn't think about it, it was right to throw those coats away at that moment. Besides... Think about it, do men like them have anything good to offer? You saw, they attract the attention of all women all the time." she commented with disgust."But isn't that a good thing?" asked Brian, whispering, astonished."True, you know, men like that are after every woman they can find. There's no value in that, and I say this because they kept staring at us the whole time. We're nothing but toys,
Chapter 207: A Pregnant Woman in a Scorpion NestShe rested her head on those wooden planks, holding her belly, thinking she would be alone at that moment. Besides the risk she was taking by being in an old house in a forest, it was obvious that there were insects and wild animals around. So, she tried to stay still, even more so when she saw an unpleasant insect just inches away, making her spine tingle. After all, how many more were there? She closed her eyes in terror. It seemed that under that house had become a shelter for scorpions. So, she even tried not to breathe, even with panic.At such a critical moment, she truly thought she was going to die, until she heard the door of that old house open abruptly."Oh Heavens... He never fails..." she sighed in relief."Stay still!" Richard asserted upon seeing the scorpions crawling over Elizabeth."Save me... Please..." she pleaded, holding her breath."It's okay... Just don't move." he said, keeping calm and carefully removing the sc
Chapter 206: A Dangerous and Relaxed WalkElizabeth was already nine months pregnant, and with each passing day, she became more anxious. It wasn't because she eagerly awaited the moment to see her daughter, but rather because, after months in that mansion, even with so much entertainment, she was eager and longing to go out and take her last walk alone.The twins were wandering around the mansion's premises, and as usual, they always went to see Elizabeth."You can come in," announced Elizabeth when the twins knocked on the door."Are you going somewhere?" the girls asked, a bit confused to see her already dressed and drying her hair."I'm thinking of making a brief visit to an old place," she said thoughtfully."You're not thinking of visiting someone, are you?" Kemilly asked suspiciously."What are you talking about?" Elizabeth asked, confused."We heard that Taylor is paralyzed, unable to move anything from the waist down. It's a pity for someone so young and handsome.""Why would
Chapter 205: Visiting my former marriageDuring that same period, Taylor was now living with his mother. She took him to her home, even though it was a simple place. Now he had to accept that this was his fate, being completely ignored by his father, who didn't even visit him. Coralie now sat daily in a chair in front of Taylor's bed and dedicated herself to feeding him."Do you know I can feed myself, right? Why do you keep doing this?" Taylor asked, annoyed."And I want to take care of my son, as I never could before," she grumbled as he refused to eat."You don't have to, just leave and let me die. We can't even live in this place, no money, no life, nothing. That bastard who claims to be my father only defends his own interests.""I'm here. Besides, I know how to get money, so don't worry.""How?""Let's just say I made a great friend, even when I was practicing evil," she smiled tenderly. "At least she says she never made a mistake when she chose to trust me.""I abandoned you. S
Chapter 204 - Ambitious and InsistentAs soon as the girls received Elizabeth's message, they didn't think twice before rushing to meet their mother and uncle to share the news and their decisions at that moment.Richard was gathered in the garden with his sister Rayssa and Aloury. The girls talked to their guardians and asked for permission to go with Elizabeth."How come Elizabeth asked you two to go with her?" Richard asked skeptically."Actually, we asked her. We believe we can learn more from someone like her.""Did she say where she's going?"The girls shook their heads negatively."No, actually she said she didn't want you to know.""What am I to her? Is she always going to be avoiding me? Does she think it's fair while dragging my daughter everywhere?" he grumbled annoyed, leaving the twins confused."What do you mean? But if it was your son, why did you let Taylor bother her so much?"At that moment, Richard averted his gaze, showing shame."At first, he implied that baby was
Chapter 203: Things Seem to Be Falling into PlaceRayssa went upstairs to see her sister; Aloury still had no idea that her older sister had been rescued."Do you think she'll be happy?" Rayssa asked, leaning on Richard's arm as he escorted her."You can be sure, just the two of us was a bit lonely.""I heard she married that man, now that I'm back, I'll have to face a divorce while her marriage will be annulled," she sighed thoughtfully."Indeed, it seems our family has a karma related to marriage annulment.""Why? Speaking of which... Elizabeth is your wife, right? Why didn't you bring her?""It's a long story, actually, a story so far-fetched it might take days to know it all," he suddenly commented, remembering the time he was kidnapped.He smiled awkwardly at the thought that it was his grandfather who did that; he was now sure that Rayssa and Aloury's encounter was more dramatic than expected, filled with Aloury's remorse and regret, now that she was lucid. She had awakened from
Chapter 202: Elizabeth's DepartureThe twins eyed each other cautiously, silently communicating with their gaze. Emile nodded in agreement to what Kemilly indicated by looking towards the grand entrance, then turned to his sister."Let's take you, since you can't walk...""No!" Kemilly asserted, using all her strength, pulling her sister and running into the hospital, leaving the two men stunned."What's going on?" Brian asked, furrowing his brow as he watched the girls struggling to run."Interesting, I expected them to jump into our arms instead of running past us..." "Oh... I guess we're quite presumptuous, but perhaps there are really tough women out there in the world," Brian commented, interrupting his brother and suppressing a laugh."Did they make it seem like a game?" Ryuk asked, sliding his thumb over his chin with a light smile, much like Brian.The twins ran to Elizabeth's room, finding her things already packed, feeling disappointed to see her leaving."You're leaving wi
Chapter 201: An Old Problem.She smiled disappointedly, took a deep breath, gathering courage for what she wanted to say."Just forget it, I'm not going anywhere with you. If you think she's not yours, I don't want you to assume a responsibility that isn't yours," she said calmly, not even looking at him."Even if she doesn't have my blood, it doesn't mean I can't love her as a legitimate daughter, Liz... Don't keep rejecting me..." he tried to hold her hand, but she pulled away."Excuse me," Eliza entered the room, interrupting the conversation."I'll let you two talk..." Richard announced, albeit unwillingly."Why are you treating him like this?" Eliza asked, concerned."Because he's stubborn. Clearly, he's doing this out of pity. He wants to accept this child not because he loves me or loves this child, but because he feels sorry for everything I've been through. But the truth is, I've realized that nothing happened between me and Taylor.""What do you mean?" Eliza asked, intereste