"You're allowed to smoke, but I'm not?" teased Catelyn as she then put out the cigarette, tossing it into the trash can.Cedrick pulled her into his arms once again, and together, they walked toward theater room no.6, looking like a couple in their honeymoon phase."Smoking is a man's prerogative," replied Cedrick. "Do you know how many toxins are in a cigarette stick? Nicotine, tar—there are more than three thousand different types of harmful substances, and more than thirty of them could cause cancer. There were even studies and experiments that showed that the amount of nicotine in one stick of cigarette is enough to kill a mouse."Catelyn listened to him as he explained how harmful cigarettes were, "If you're aware of it, why do you smoke?" she shot back.Cedrick looked at her and said, "Because I'm a man, and you…are a woman."…They finished watching the musical, and Cedrick had nothing else planned afterward as it was not appropriate for Janice to stay out for too long.H
Catelyn felt something pierce through her heart as she throbbed in pain.It was summer and there was no wind, but she felt a bone-chilling air rushing over her, sinking into her skin. She shuddered.That pendant was that important, huh?'Take good care of it. You can't afford to lose it.'Cedrick was right; she would never be able to find him another one if she were to lose his mother's relic that she had left for him.'But why didn't he just tell me?'…Cedrick was not present during the meal, which meant only Janice, Javier, and Ollie were there. Javier was talkative as usual, not once stopping even after they sat down, but he never really looked at nor acknowledged Catelyn either.He was only talking to Janice and Ollie.This did not bother Catelyn, however, as she continued having her meal.In the middle of the meal, Catelyn gave Ollie a knowing glance, and the boy immediately got up from his seat and said that he needed to go to the washroom."I'll come with you." Javie
"I've bought a new passport and identity card from the black market. Once everything is ready, I'll be leaving with Miles. We'll be heading to Europae first, and then some other countries, and eventually settling down somewhere."Catelyn was nervous as she stared at Ollie with her dark eyes. "You have the right to decide. I won't force you into doing anything."Ollie frowned, his pale, squishy face darkening with gloom. "Why do we have to leave? Father and Grandma are here, Mommy. Didn't we agree that Miles and I will be switching identities every month?"Catelyn did not mention anything about the mysterious man who had been constantly on her back as she uttered softly, "That's because I have a feeling that our secret will be exposed soon."She would rather flee the country with her children before their secret got exposed to Cedrick.She would at least be able to keep one child."Do I really have to pick?" Ollie was upset and torn at this.Catelyn's heart ached for him, but she
David smiled faintly at her.Everyone always referred to him as the Ninth Master, and it had been a while since he was called by his full name."I've brought you something. I believe you'd want to stay once you see what it is.""Open the door now. Let me out!" Catelyn refused to believe David and shot him a deadly glare. Nobody would like being shoved into a car in the middle of the street.David completely ignored her plea and opened the box, retrieving a stack of photographs. "Are you sure you're not interested?"Catelyn froze in place the moment she saw the photographs.Those were pictures of Ollie and Miles—the exact ones she received the card from the mysterious man."So you are the mysterious man!" Catelyn snatched the photographs from him and glared at him repulsively. "The only thing you're good at is using my children to threaten me. How despicable!"David chuckled and asked in a serious tone, "Do you know Cedrick has been investigating you and your son?"Catelyn's fa
"He won't succeed," interjected Cedrick, cutting off Javier from continuing."It's better to be safe than sorry." The worried Javier nervously continued, "Nine has always been a cunning man, and no one knows who's working with him. Cedrick, you should remove Catelyn from the company. Let me help you—"Cedrick glared at him and rolled the car window up. "Drive!"Javier sighed deeply. 'Has Cedrick been lured senseless by a woman? I must find a way to kick Catelyn out!'…That afternoon.Catelyn got out of the car and felt anxious for the rest of the day.The last thing she wanted to do was to betray Cedrick. Even if it was for her sons, he was their father!Still, what was she supposed to do, being under the pressure of such an aggressive man?Her sons and she became the casualties of a battle between two relatives the moment she got forcefully involved."Catelyn." Winnie tapped her fingers on her table when she blanked out. "Mister Cedrick had requested for me to guide you. Pl
Javier pursed his lips together and hopped out of the office.He did not resume his work right away, instead sitting in front of his computer and taking out his smartphone to type out a text.[Be more alert tonight. Make sure everything goes smoothly.]He quickly received a reply.[Consider it done, sir.]Javier thus clicked out of his messaging app to his camera app, switching it to self mode to look at his reflection. He rubbed his chin and was pleased with how handsome he looked from this angle.…The sky grew darker, while the clouds were blacker than usual like it was brewing for a storm.It was 11 p.m. when Catelyn finished her work. She had done verifying all the numbers and cleaned them up before handing the flash drive back to Winnie."I'm done with these, Miss Winnie.""Alright, you can leave the office," said Winnie as she accepted the drive."Aren't you leaving? It's after eleven," Catelyn asked, surprised."I'll leave shortly. Don't wait up." Winnie did not exp
Catelyn did not reply."Maia was with him for four years, yet you came out of nowhere and snatched him! I warn you: if you dare betray him in any way, I'll feed you to the sharks!""...""Are you listening to me?"Catelyn sensed danger at that moment and, grabbing onto Javier's arm, sprinted toward the parking lot. "These people are dangerous. Run, and don't look back!"Javier leaned forward from the sudden impact.He turned around to find that the bikers were getting closer to them. The bikes stopped and a few men in leather jackets and helmets got down from their bikes with bats in their hands.Javier wanted to curse at the riders but stopped himself when he saw them.He internally cursed himself. These men were not whom he had called for!They looked far too intimidating and ruthless.Where did they come from then?Catelyn dragged Javier away, which prompted the men to chase after her."Stop running!"Catelyn merely picked up the pace. It would be stupid for anyone to s
The yells and footsteps of the men disappeared in another direction.Javier held his breath and hid quietly under the trash can.At that moment, he felt a sudden rush of regret. If it was not for him, this might not have happened.Still, how did the men know that Catelyn would leave the building at this hour?Javier fell into deep contemplation.…Catelyn kept running barefoot on the gravel road, and the soles of her feet had been cut open by the rough sands, so much so that it was excruciating.She could not stop running, though. She could not begin to imagine what would happen if they caught her.Once Javier was safe and managed to get help, she would be fine.Catelyn summoned every bit of her zeal solely from that belief alone and kept on sprinting, but outrunning the gangsters was impossible.Soon enough, Catelyn was surrounded.…Cedrick returned to Mason Estate once he was done with the gathering, but at this moment, he was quite tired yet.Sweat rained from his body
Chapter 1943"Just 999 dollars! It will bring you a long, happy life together."The vendor stared at Catelyn with eager eyes, frantically trying to sell his products.Cedrick looked down at Catelyn tenderly and asked, "Do you like it?"Catelyn picked up a charm to take a look, smiling, "It's not bad, but is it too expensive?"The charm was a good symbol. However, it was just casually made, not worth that much. This vendor was clearly trying to rip them off."As long as you like it, it has value."Cedrick raised his chin. Eason immediately handed over 10 hundred-dollar bills.The vendor gazed at the dollar bills with glowing eyes, took them with trembling hands, and chose a perfect charm for Catelyn and Cedrick.Cedrick took the charm and connected Catelyn's hand and his with it.His long, slender fingers moved. Even the slightest movement was very pleasant. Coupled with the romantic atmosphere, it was so beautiful.Joanne got excited as she watched them, clamoring, "I want o
Chapter 1942"Oh my, Evelyn made the shop assistant kneel to put her shoes on? That was too much! Does she think she's a noble princess?""Check out this video. Evelyn framed Mrs. Mason at the mall with a big belly.""Even a beast won't harm its children. Evelyn risked her child's life! How can she be so cruel?""Bah! Mr. Mason is handsome and rich. Evelyn actually cheated on him!""Her lover is too ugly. Evelyn has terrible taste.""Ahhh, Evelyn moaned so lewdly in the video. How can this man compare to Mr. Mason? I want to vomit..."As people online questioned and criticized Evelyn, her reputation completely collapsed, and she quickly became notorious.Cedrick became the victim of this incident.Cedrick sat in the car, looking at the responses on the Internet. He nodded and said, "You did a good job."To create the illusion that Evelyn cheated on Cedrick, Eason used AI technology to change Ralph's face into a stranger's in the videos of Evelyn and him having sex. "Thank
Chapter 1941Evelyn's voice paused, and her eyes were vicious and angry as she questioned hysterically, "But I did everything out of love for you!"Cedrick wanted to laugh. "Thank you, Ms. Swan. Although your love makes me sick, I have kindly prepared a gift for you."Evelyn looked at him in fear and confusion when she saw a familiar figure walk in through the door.The visitor was just as tall, straight, and handsome as Cedrick. It was amazing to see any difference in their appearance."It's you? You're Ralph?" exclaimed Evelyn, her stomach lurching.For so many nights, she had sex with Ralph, the imposter. No wonder the baby she gave birth to was so disgusting too."Little bitch, long time no see. I missed you so much."Ralph grinned and walked toward Evelyn with lustful eyes."Go away! Go away!"Evelyn frantically waved her pillow, trying to repel Ralph, but these attacks were like a kitten's playing in Ralph's eyes.Ralph smiled evilly, dragged Evelyn down from the hospi
Chapter 1940A few seconds later, she tore up the piece of paper regardless and looked at Cedrick with crazy eyes, "I'm your wife! It's Mrs. Mason in name only! All of this is a lie. My daughter is your child! And could only be your child!"Cedrick sneered, his deep eyes icy, "Think what you want, as long as you're happy."His voice was deep, pleasant, and charming, but what he said sent chills down Evelyn's spine.Evelyn looked at him incredulously. The smile on Cedrick's lips became even more fascinating. "There's something I forgot to mention. Are you sure the person you married is me? My wife is Catelyn from the beginning."Previous images flashed through Evelyn's mind. She thought of Cedrick's different attitudes. His passion, his impatience... Scene by scene, frame by frame, it was like a horrible movie, making her shiver."Cedrick, you indeed lied to me..."Evelyn stared at Cedrick with hatred, her eyes paranoid and mad."Even if my child is not yours and I didn't marry
Chapter 1939"I'm satisfied," Cedrick smiled dangerously, his eyes emotional.It was a smile that made Evelyn feel extremely alarmed."Then ... show me the baby."Cedrick looked at Evelyn condescendingly, his deep eyes full of coldness. "Eason."Eason respectfully carried the baby over to the hospital bed. "Mrs. Mason, please."Evelyn took the child in surprise and lifted the swaddling blanket on the baby.Although it was a girl, Evelyn gave birth to her. Naturally, Evelyn loved her.Yet the moment she saw the baby's face, Evelyn's face suddenly changed, and she quickly threw the baby away, leaning down and vomiting."No, it's not my baby! It's not my baby!"'How can she possibly be my child?' The baby was deformed. Her little face was bruised. Her eyes, nose, and mouth were all tightly grown together. She looked extraordinarily horrible..."Mrs. Mason, this is your baby!"Eason nimbly caught the baby that almost fell to the floor and brought it back to Evelyn."Take her a
Chapter 1938"Now, all of you, stop talking nonsense and do your job. We'll have an easy time when she has given birth."The doctor reprimanded and turned to go back to his office.Inside the room, Evelyn scrolled through the videos and news with a bitter smile.These days after she came back, Cedrick visited her every day and was photographed by many reporters and media. Now the news was all about her and Cedrick being in love.Yet only she knew that Cedrick always left soon after he came, never staying longer than fifteen minutes.'Is it really because he's too busy working?'When she thought of Summer and Braylon, who came in and out together affectionately, a glint of jealousy flashed in Evelyn's eyes.If only Cedrick could always stay by her side as Braylon did to Summer.Soon, it was Evelyn's due date."Cedrick, I'm so scared..."Evelyn grabbed Cedrick's sleeve, sweating in pain. "I can't take it anymore. I want a C-section with general anesthesia..."With a cold ligh
Chapter 1937The nurse rushed to support Evelyn.Evelyn looked flustered and headed back to the ward."Has anyone touched my things?"Evelyn came back like a different person. The condescension she had when she first arrived disappeared.'Braylon is no ordinary man. What if he really wants to help Summer get back at me?'Evelyn subconsciously rubbed her belly. She mustn't let anything happen to her child. She called the nurse and said coldly, "Ask the doctor to come here! I suspect someone has poisoned me."The nurse gave her a frightened look and murmured, "Mrs. Mason, how is this possible?""I don't care! Go get the doctor to check everything in the room. I will not allow anyone to hurt my child!" Evelyn yelled in a stern voice as her eyes went crazy.The nurse called the doctor in fear, and the doctor came, checked everything, and said resignedly, "Mrs. Mason, we assure you that everything here is qualified and absolutely free of any harmful substances. You can relax."Eve
Chapter 1936Evelyn nodded with satisfaction and asked with a smile, "Did Cedrick arrange this for me?"Eason thought to himself, 'Mr. Mason has no time for her.' Yet he smiled, "Of course, Mrs. Mason. If there's nothing else, I'll go back now."Evelyn smiled and nodded, "Go ahead. There are so many nurses here. They can take care of me."Cedrick had arranged the best labor and delivery room for Evelyn. Three nurses worked 24-hour shifts, so she would have someone to serve her at any time.Evelyn walked into the glass corridor, looking out at the sunshine and green grass. Suddenly, she saw a familiar figure."Who's that woman on the bench?"Evelyn's eyes went cold as she frowned and asked the young nurse next to her.The young nurse came over and asked with a puzzled look, "Mrs. Mason, which one do you mean?" "The old woman on the bench."A sneer appeared on Evelyn's lips, and her tone was acerbic.The nurse gave Evelyn a surprised look. "This lady is Mrs. Hensley, who live
Chapter 1935Cedrick was silent for a moment, counting the time. Indeed, Evelyn's due date was approaching.The smile on his mouth grew colder as he thought about what was going to happen."I'll have Eason pick you up.""I know you're busy. It's okay to have Eason pick me up, but I want to see you as soon as I get back."Evelyn smiled sweetly, not bothering with these details.As long as Cedrick cared about her, it was the same whoever came to pick her up.Evelyn touched her round belly, and her expectant face gradually became worried.'It's said that a sharp belly predicts a son and that a round belly predicts a daughter. My belly is so round. Will I have a daughter?'Meanwhile, Cedrick hung up the phone, casually threw it to the bedside, lay back down, and pulled the soft Catelyn into his arms.Half asleep, Catelyn heard Evelyn speaking arrogantly on the phone and slumped against Cedrick's chest."Evelyn's coming back?"Cedrick nodded slightly, a little impatient. "She's