"Does Mommy know about this?" Ollie's eyes became rounder with an unnatural expression on his face.Cedrick rubbed his fingers, and the faint smell of smoke lingered between his lips and teeth. "I'm asking you, why didn't you tell me about this?""I..." stammered Ollie."Big Demon, have you been with another woman?" Miles was stunned for a moment, as though he had suffered a huge blow. "What about Mommy? What about Mommy?!""What are you talking about? Nothing happened between us," said Cedrick coldly.Ollie struggled with his thoughts for a moment before concluding that he had indeed seen Maia coming out of Cedrick's room that one fateful night.He retorted, "Father, I saw everything! Stop making excuses!"Cedrick's slender body straightened abruptly, and there seemed to be a strong sense of oppression in the air."I've said that nothing happened. What do you know? You're just a kid! Stop talking to me about this ever again!" growled Cedrick. He picked up his black suit jacket
When she was first confined, Catelyn tried numerous ways to run away, including shredding her bed sheets into strips and weaving them into a rope. However, it was not long enough—it was a high floor, after all.She wanted to ask for help from her neighbors too, but her neighbors gave up as soon as they saw the fierce-looking guards standing by her door.After all, Catelyn only moved in recently, and the neighbors were wary that she was a suspicious individual.She even pretended to fall ill. Heck, she tried all kinds of ways, but to no avail.She almost gave up!"Miss Clark, what would you like to have for lunch?" came the polite voice of a guard as he knocked on the door.Catelyn did not want to entertain that question, however.The guard felt a little bad to see Catelyn in a bad shape."Master Cedrick said he'll be coming over tonight. Catelyn, please have at least some light food. You look terrible now."Hearing that, Catelyn's pupils dilated. "Cedrick will be here tonight?
Cedrick, obviously, never expected Catelyn to use a knife against him.Nonetheless, he was not afraid and instead laughed devilishly."No wonder I fell for you.""Stop flirting, and let me go now. Otherwise, don't blame me for whatever happens next!" Catelyn gritted her teeth and glared at him. Her grip on the knife tightened.Cedrick did not seem disturbed at all. His eyes finally settled in the darkness as he could see her face better. She looked pale but was nonetheless stunning."Stab me if you can." Cedrick looked at her grimly. "You said you can't accept that I hurt you, didn't you? Fine, I'll give you a chance. You stab me, and we'll be even.""Do you think I won't?""Try me."Catelyn shivered.The knife was pressed slightly deeper into his skin, but she could not bring herself to stab him. Even if it was just a small slit, she would want to throw the knife away immediately.She was never a malicious person.She was, however, flustered and exasperated."I didn't want
Even if she could only injure his chest or his shoulder, that would be better than being stuck right at where she was. Having nothing else to say, Catelyn looked at Cedrick and turned toward her room. She slammed the door shut and even double-locked her door. She even moved the cabinet to keep the door shut to prevent Cedrick from sneaking in the middle of the night.In the living room, Cedrick looked at the master bedroom door locked shut, the smug on his face slowly fading away, replaced by a mix of dilemma and coldness.Even if they continued, he would not let her go.Ever since they crossed paths four years ago, they were fated to end up this way. Plus, the pair of twins were still waiting for him in the castle to bring her back.…The next day, Catelyn did not even have her breakfast and only came out of the room past eleven.She thought Cedrick had left.However, he moved his laptop and some documents to the living room and started working there. Catelyn almost sto
Catelyn was not scared at all. She ignored his presence and only continued to eat."Do you think your silent treatment is going to work on me? I will not let you go!" Cedrick tugged at his tie impatiently. He found it hard to breathe.There was some noise above his head. Catelyn took one glance at him, swallowed her food, then said, "Suit yourself."She seemed to have found a way to annoy him, and so she decided just to give him very brief replies every time. He deserved to have a taste of helplessness. She was so calm and indifferent. It felt as though punching right into a thick layer of cotton. Withdrawing the fist would feel that there was anger unreleased, but punching it would not help either. It was tormenting to keep it inside. Finally, Catelyn finished her food, placed her cutlery down on the table, then wiped her lips clean. She did not even look at the man's angry face but turned and went into the master bedroom. "Where are you going?" Cedrick pursued and gr
Ollie lodged a police report to accuse Cedrick of illegal kidnapping?…Ollie came upstairs with George's company.In fact, he did not want to involve George at all. However, he was only three and a half years old. Even if he were very articulate, no police would believe in his 'prank'.Only if there were an adult would the police take it seriously.The police cars were parked on the street, with the sirens and lights blinking.Cedrick's guards and the policemen were having a stand-off in the narrow corridor, the atmosphere was very tense. Behind them, the door was still shut tightly, and no one knew what was happening inside. George pointed at Cedrick grimly and said, "Sir, he is Cedrick Mason. He is suspected of having detained my friend Catelyn illegally. This little guy is his son, and he could be a witness!"Ollie's lips were pursed together when he heard George call his name out as a witness. Nonetheless, he nodded again and again without hesitation and was even using
Cedrick's guards pulled out their guns too, and it felt as though it was seconds away from an ugly fight. Ollie's beautiful eyes constricted, and he regretted it a little. He just wanted to rescue Mummy. He did not want Cedrick to be in confrontation with the local authorities. "Father, please don't resist anymore. This is Franche, not Sapphire City. You can't do things as you wish here," the little one said quickly and threw Eason a look. Eason received the signal and went to Cedrick to whisper something in his ears. However, Cedrick did not take them seriously. "You want the hostage? Try me. See if you can get her out today!"As soon as Cedrick finished his sentence, they all heard a commotion coming from inside. It sounded like someone had broken the door. Then, the door opened, and Catelyn stumbled out in her pajamas. When the police arrived, Cedrick had locked Catelyn up in the master bedroom. He did not expect her to have broken the door from inside! Cedrick's
Even though Catelyn did not entirely believe the two little ones, she still asked them politely, "What is the plan?"Ollie shook his head and decided to keep the suspense for a bit. "Uncle George, please turn left. There is a public toilet. Drive there quickly." George was bewildered too, but he still followed his direction.The car zoomed through the heavy traffic and soon reached the public toilet that Ollie was talking about.Ollie pulled Catelyn into the toilet. As soon as she went inside, she saw a woman that resembled her figure walking out. It was Jolene!"Kitty, I heard that something happened to you. I was terrified!" Jolene gave Catelyn a big hug. Catelyn was confused. Miles was standing right next to Jolene. He saw Catelyn and was relieved. He then urged, "Mummy, thank God you made it out. Quick, exchange your clothes with Jolene.""Exchange my clothes?" Catelyn was even more confused. Ollie explained concisely, "Later, Jolene will be taking your place. Uncle