Eugene slapped Catelyn so hard that her eardrums buzzed, making her feel dizzy.The driver took the opportunity of Catelyn's daze and threw her into the rear seat. Instantly, he got back to the driver's seat, started the engine, and drove off quickly.Edwin watched the Megotan disappear. He laughed wickedly, hummed a little tune, and walked off.Alfred was following the black Megotan initially, but he lost it at a traffic light intersection. When he saw the Megotan and the cab part ways, he thought that perhaps he was overthinking things and everything was fine.However, he still had an uneasy feeling about this and continued to follow the Megotan.As Alfred witnessed Catelyn being stuffed into the car forcibly, he stepped on the gas and stopped the Megotan at a narrow intersection.The two cars nearly collided.The driver did not recognize Alfred. He lowered the window and yelled at him, "Are you crazy?!"Alfred got out of the car politely and walked up to the driver. He sai
Catelyn pushed open the car door in horror and rushed out.Bang!The gunshots were deafening, and the rest of the world had never been so quiet.On the other end of the phone call, Cedrick's heartbeat stopped. "What happened? Is that a gunshot? Catelyn? Answer me!"After about a few seconds, Catelyn's trembling voice was heard. "The gunman… I got shot…"Buzz!A harsh electric sound suddenly pierced Cedrick's eardrum, and Catelyn's voice stopped abruptly.Cedrick swayed slightly on his spot, almost losing his balance, and the phone slipped from his palm…Was Catelyn hit by a gunman?No. It cannot be.The coldness between his eyes dissipated as he became more worried. Eason saw Cedrick's unusual expression, and he could not help asking, "Master Cedrick, is Miss Catelyn alright?"Just twenty minutes ago, Eason discovered Eugene's abnormality.He has been in frequent contact with people from the Kobra Group recently and hinted that he had a big foreign business going on with th
Due to it being in a certain angle, the surveillance only showed the footage of Catelyn being taken away by Eugene's people, followed by Alfred chasing after them, apparently trying to save her.Cedrick suppressed his suspicion and quickly pulled the surveillance video to the end, eager to see who was the one that got shot.The moment the driver fired his weapon, Catelyn rushed over to save Alfred. While trying to protect her, Alfred hugged her tightly in his arms.When the sound of the gunshot was heard, the both of them were still embracing each other tightly.So, who got shot?Cedrick's heart tightened, and when he saw the two embrace each other, his eyes darkened immediately.Why was Alfred with Catelyn? Was he not here in search of his own fiancee?Why did Catelyn desperately try to save him in such a critical life-and-death situation?With countless doubts growing in his heart, Cedrick asked coldly, "Has Eugene been captured?""Well, we searched over the places where he
Unable to believe what she had just heard, Sylvie warily asked, "Are you sure about that?"The tense bodyguard feebly replied, "Yes, Ma'am. You know I won't dare lie to you."'Eugene took Catelyn? What does he want to do?'Not wasting time, Sylvie called Eugene, but the call never went through. Instead, a few minutes later, an unknown number rang Sylvie's phone.She answered.Before she could speak, Eugene's voice came from the other end, his voice feigning sympathy, "You rarely call me on your initiative. What's the matter?""Where are you now?" said Sylvie, masking her worries."Why, I'm doing something outside, of course. Where else would I be?""Come back now. There's a very important project in the company that I need to explain to you." Sylvie lowered her voice, not wanting to trigger him and wanting to lure him to lower his guard."Hahaha!" cackled Eugene sardonically. "I've been in the Atherton family for so many years, and this is the first time you've assigned me an
"You're too presumptuous!" Sylvie was so enraged that her entire body quaked.Her past with Draco was taboo to be mentioned for her for many years, and she would never tolerate anyone bringing it up. Eugene, her own son, mocked her and dug up this past.She had been troubled and worried for the Atherton family all these years. No matter what she did, she hoped that her family would become better, yet all this was mere partiality to Eugene!She was indeed biased, but if Eugene was capable enough to take her place, she would not have left him out all this while."What do you want, then?" hissed Sylvie, no longer continuing the facade."It's very simple." Eugene grinned devilishly. "The title of 'Granny Atherton', or your biological granddaughter—pick one."Sylvie clenched her phone tightly and, feeling her blood surge, yelled, "What do you want to do to her?! She's your niece!""I don't have a niece with the Clark surname," Eugene said with a sneer. "You'll only have half an hour
Eason pointed the pistol at the driver. "Answer, or you die now."Being kicked several times, the driver felt as though his organs were failing and even coughed up blood. Alas, he remained stubborn."I don't…know what you're talking about. I'm a good citizen; how could it be possible that I'm a kidnapper?!"Who's Catelyn? I don't know at all...""Master Cedrick, he's still acting tough. What should I do?"Cedrick walked to the driver and looked down at the stubborn man. "Put the gun away. Don't be so cruel.""Yes." Eason withdrew the gun.Immediately afterward, he saw Cedrick searching the ground and found a stone a little bigger than two fists. Wordlessly, he picked up the stone and slammed it into the driver's right leg fiercely.In an instant, blood was everywhere, and the driver's kneecap seemed to have shattered.A tenth-grade pain.The driver let out a miserable howl as his blood splattered onto Cedrick's face. However, Cedrick merely lifted the stone and smashed it on
"You have a huge lung capacity, Miss Clark…"Alfred was awakened by Catelyn's calls for help. He opened his eyes weakly and teased her, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.Despite sounding weak, he could hear Catelyn's heartbeat beating fast, and he was pleasantly surprised."You're awake? Thank God you're not dead!" Catelyn could not help but breathe a sigh of relief, followed by a solemn apology, "I'm so, so sorry. These people targeted me, and I dragged you into this accidentally.""Well, 'whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it'. Even if it wasn't you tied up here today, I wouldn't stand by and watch anyone being taken away like that."Alfred's injury was on his chest, and the blood loss caused his face to be stiff and pale.He slowly sat up, leaning on a cable crate, panting tiredly. Simple as it was, it was difficult for him to perform with a serious wound."Don't move! You're bleeding..." Catelyn reminded him when s
"If you don't feel like sharing, forget it," Catelyn hurriedly stated, not wanting Alfred to be hurt by the tragedy.Alfred opened his eyes and took a long breath before continuing, "Back then, Aunt Carrey left her family to be with her husband, so after Aunt Carrey got pregnant and missed her family, she secretly went back to Sapphire City without my uncle. No one knew that the plane crashed due to natural disasters on the way back. It wasn't until a few months later that my uncle found Aunt Carrey."Aunt Carrey was gravely injured while her daughter went missing. The doctor said that Aunt Carrey was so stimulated that she lost most of her memory, but sometimes in her sleep, she'd call out Alicia's name in her dream."That was how my uncle guessed that Aunt Carrey had named their daughter 'Alicia'. Over the years, I've been looking for Alicia's whereabouts."Even though Catelyn had not personally experienced the tragedy before, she was involuntarily brought into it when she heard
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