Just then, Damon’s subordinate rushed toward him. “Mr. Godfrey, we’ve found the hotel that Mr. Xavier was staying in. Apparently, he checked out the day before yesterday.”“Two days ago?” Damon immediately frowned.“You’re looking for Xavier?” asked Elias.“Why? Have you seen him?”Based on Damon’s reaction, he seemed unaware of Xavier and Elias’ previous meeting.‘Could it be? Is he really here to apprehend Xavier?’The tension in Elias’ heart eased.“No, why would I be acquainted with y
“Go to the airline company and check. Xavier may have used someone else’s identity,” he said to his subordinate.That night, Damon stayed in the hotel that Xavier had stayed in.The cleaners had cleaned the hotel ages ago. There was nothing left in the room.Damon stood on the balcony and stared out into the sea at night.The waves were dark and turbulent. The only light came from a lighthouse on the more even part of the town, in the distance.He had stared into the sea like this many time
As such, Damin asked around for the most expensive neighborhood in town and searched there.As expected, he actually found a small, double-story villa with the name “Mr. Burnham” hanging on the house plate. He had just rung the doorbell when he suddenly heard two voices inside.There was a small garden in between the large gate. He couldn’t hear their voices clearly. All he saw was the blurry images of a man and a woman. The man was obviously Elias, and the woman was pregnant.Damon was tak
Elias pulled her tightly into his arms as if seized with fear.“Jeanette Leighton, you’re not allowed to look at him. You’re mine…”One day later…Elias had brought the day that had been set for their move forward due to Damon’s unwanted appearance.“Don’t worry, Jeanette. Once we arrive at Markden, we can buy a house with a view of the sea if you still want to stay by the beach,” he gently said to her.“A house with a view of the sea… Elias, are you that rich?”“That’s right. Taking care
That explained why Elias was coaxing Jeanette so softly, with such an affectionate look in his eyes. He had never treated anyone with such meticulous care before.“I see, so you lied to her, you despicable thing! Elias, you’re only lying to yourself!”“So what if I am? How is that any of your business?”Mimi smirked. ‘Yes, how is this any of my business? It’s been over between us long ago. I’m the only one holding on to the past here! But how could he do this!?’“Do you have any idea what I’ve been through over the past six months? I thought Jeanette was dead, and I thought it was my fault that she’s dead. I couldn’t sleep at all. I've been repenting endlessly. I felt as if I’ve let you down, so I’ve always wanted to make it up to you, like a madwoman…”She took a few steps closer and grabbed him by the collar.“But now, you’re telling me that it was all fake. You’re the one who lied to me and everyone else? Elias Burnham, you b*stard!”She raised her hand and threw a slap again
Elias threw his arms around her shoulders.“Okay,” he said in an incomparably hurt voice. “Even though I did lie to you about our marriage, can you really say that our feelings aren’t real? We’ve known each other since we were about ten years old. We’ve shared the closest relationship for so many years, that isn’t a lie.”“I’ll never believe a single word you say again.”She endured the rising pain in her belly and forcefully pushed him away.However, the emotional upheaval she experienced w
“Where is he now?”“He probably just arrived back in the country, but I’ve contacted his secretary, so I’m sure he’s been informed that you’re still alive. He will certainly drop everything and fly back here to see you.”Mimi gnashed her teeth and grimaced at Elias as she said this.Jeanette, however, was hesitant.Today, she had found out that Elias could not be trusted. So how trustworthy could the overbearing woman who had suddenly appeared in front of her be?She couldn’t remember a thi
Mimi was halfway through her explanation when the cab came to a sudden stop.The two women were so engrossed in their conversation that they were caught off guard. Their bodies were thrown forward immediately.The road was built along the coast. It may be a two-way street, but the surface area on the road wasn’t wide enough. An off-road vehicle suddenly turned a sharp corner and looked close to ramming into the cab. The driver hurriedly hit the brakes. He veered off direction when turning the wheel and smashed through the guardrail!Outside the rails was the sea at high tide.“Jeanette!”Elias, who had been following closely behind the cab, quickly stopped the car. He watched as the cab fell into the vast ocean.The car quickly sank.Elias had no time to think. He quickly jumped into the sea as well.The cab driver was a good swimmer. He unbuckled his seatbelt at once and swam out of the driver’s seat. He even helped Jeanette and Mimi open their doors.However, both women were