It's been almost a week since the engagement, yet Gabriel hadn’t touched her, which made Juliet very anxious. So she boldly decided to drug him with an aphrodisiac. Soon enough, the two of them would have an unforgettable night together.Knock, knock, knock.Suddenly, the door to the room knocked, and a maid entered, announcing, "Madam invites you over for a conversation."Juliet immediately panicked, but she couldn’t refuse Mrs. Sterling. She bit her lip and rushed over to her room, thinking if she was quick, she could make it back in time.Unexpectedly, Mrs. Sterling kept her talking for a long time, and by the time Juliet returned to Gabriel's room, he was nowhere to be found.Bang!Catherine was startled awake, then helplessly slumped back on the bed. That jerk, Gabriel, was here again!He never bothered to knock, only liked to kick doors open, so rude."You again, what are you... mmph..."Before Catherine could finish her sentence, her lips were sealed by his. The man pressing on
“Damn it! How dare you spend the night outside, Catherine? Who did you sleep with? You’d better hope I don’t catch you, or I’ll break your legs.”Gabriel kept calling Catherine, but she didn’t pick up. He immediately ordered his assistant to investigate while he returned to the Sterling family home.Juliet, seeing Gabriel return, happily rushed to greet him, only to be met with his cold, expressionless face.Without a word, Gabriel dragged Juliet to the room and slammed the door shut. He didn’t want his mother or grandfather to hear their conversation.Juliet, frightened and trembling, asked, “What’s wrong?”In a low voice, Gabriel asked, “Did you put an aphrodisiac in the chicken soup last night?”Only after drinking that soup did he lose control and want to be with Catherine.Juliet lowered her head, knowing she couldn’t hide it, and with tears welling up, she choked, “Yes, I’m sorry, Gabriel. But I really want to have your child. You won’t touch me, so how can we have a baby? Hu hu
Gabriel leaned his head back, enjoying her service. Every inch of her body was dangerously seductive, even her hands. Just by using her hands, he already felt so much pleasure—if she used her mouth...Gabriel caressed Catherine’s lips, then leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Suck it for me.""Get lost!"Catherine abruptly stood up, but Gabriel quickly pulled her back, laughing as he said, "Why are you mad? I'm just giving you an easier way out. If I finish quickly, you'll get to rest sooner, isn’t that better?"Better, my foot!Catherine seethed, silently cursing his ancestors for eighteen generations. Seeing her still standing there, he said, "Hurry up and keep stroking. If it goes soft, you’ll have to start all over again.""Bastard."Catherine muttered under her breath, reluctantly sitting back down to continue serving Gabriel. She had no idea how long it had been before her hands became sore, and only then did he finally release."Good job, here's your reward."Gabriel tossed
With dark circles under her eyes, Catherine went to a nearby coffee shop close to her old home, where Michael and Emily were already waiting.The moment Emily saw her, she scolded, "You’re unbelievable. Still staying around here and didn’t even tell me? I heard from Michael that you were forced by that jerk Gabriel? What did he use to threaten you?"Catherine smiled, but it was a sorrowful smile that made both Michael and Emily’s hearts ache. She replied, "His power is too great. I can't escape."She didn’t dare to say that he had used Emily’s family to threaten her, fearing it would make her feel guilty."That bastard! Does he think money makes him invincible? A guy like him will eventually end up broke and begging on the streets."Every time Gabriel was mentioned, Emily’s anger flared up, but it did lighten Catherine’s mood somewhat.Michael, who was sitting across from her, noticed that she looked a bit more lively and felt relieved. He handed her an iPad and said, "Take a look at
After saying those words, the kidnapper hung up, not giving Gabriel any chance to respond.Immediately after, a video was sent to his phone, showing Catherine hanging in mid-air, surrounded by a group of large, muscular men, all shirtless. Scattered around on the floor were various sexual toys, and the atmosphere was as dark and oppressive as it could get.Seeing Catherine’s head hanging low, resigned to her fate, Gabriel’s eyes filled with bloodshot veins. His hand clenched the phone so tightly that a long crack appeared on the screen.Without another thought, he dashed outside, calling his men to head to the abandoned warehouse in the western outskirts. The reason he knew the location was because the address was printed clearly on the wall of the warehouse — a testament to how brazen the kidnappers were....At the Sterling family mansion.Juliet sat in her private room, unable to hide her glee."Sister Catherine, you’re finally experiencing what it’s like to be raped by a bunch of
After a while, the doctor came out of the emergency room, his expression extremely grave. Gabriel grabbed his hand, urgently asking, "How is my wife, doctor?"The doctor shook his head and replied, "Her brain is hemorrhaging, and the situation is very critical. Furthermore, she’s pregnant. The baby is still too small to withstand such severe trauma, and both the mother and child are in danger.""What? Catherine is pregnant?" an elderly voice rang out.Old Master Sterling, supported by Juliet and Mrs. Sterling, walked toward him.He had come, filled with fury, after hearing that his grandson had risked his life to run into a fire and rescue Catherine. He intended to scold Gabriel, but instead, he was hit with the news that his ex-daughter-in-law was pregnant.And the baby was still early in its development. But the fact that she had been Gabriel’s lover during this period was proof enough that the child in her womb belonged to the Sterling family.So, Old Master Sterling urgently told
Old Master Sterling couldn’t believe that Gabriel had lived with Catherine for so long and yet hadn’t known she was pregnant.He was certain that Gabriel had purposely kept it a secret, probably because he feared the old man wouldn’t allow Catherine back into the Sterling family.Utter nonsense! His family wasn’t the kind to separate mother and child. At worst, she could be a concubine, couldn’t she? After all, Juliet and Catherine were once sisters; serving the same man would only make their bond stronger, wouldn’t it?The more the old man thought, the angrier he became. So, he ordered the assistant standing beside him:“Give him twenty lashes for me.”The assistant was stunned and terrified, holding the rod but unable to move.Gabriel said nothing, only knelt before the old man and said, “Go ahead and hit me.”The assistant, trembling, approached and raised the rod, striking Gabriel’s back.One strike, two strikes, three strikes...“Haven’t you eaten?” Old Master Sterling barked.Ga
“Get out now! Juliet, don’t think I don’t know what you’ve done. Once Catherine wakes up, I’ll settle things with you. Even if Grandpa intervenes, I won’t show you any mercy.”Gabriel then looked at his assistant and said, “Take her out. And find security to guard the room.”"Brother Gabriel, please listen to me, I really didn’t harm Catherine’s father."Juliet, being dragged outside by the assistant, still persistently screamed her explanation, but Gabriel, annoyed by her voice and worried it would affect Catherine, said coldly:"If you dare to scream again, you won't need that tongue of yours anymore."Hearing that, Juliet immediately shut her mouth and obediently followed the assistant out of the intensive care unit.Inside, only Gabriel and Catherine remained. He continued to stare at her face, which appeared to be in a deep sleep.At this moment, a whirlwind of emotions—worry, regret, anxiety, and sorrow—tormented his mind.Once a sharp and ruthless businessman, feared by his ene
Gabriel was terrified that his Catherine would stop loving him. Even though nearly a year had passed, he still couldn't shake the haunting memory that Catherine had once abandoned him, had once stopped loving him.Catherine looked at Gabriel, standing beside her, crying so hard that tears and snot were running down his face like a child, and she felt utterly helpless. She was in so much pain that she couldn't even lift her arm. Otherwise, she would have slapped him and told him to be quiet and stop bothering the doctor.After so many years together, how had she not realized that this man was such a fool?The elderly physician, roused in the middle of the night, examined Catherine and declared:"Mrs. Catherine is two months pregnant."What?Catherine and Gabriel’s eyes widened."You bastard!"Catherine threw a pillow at Gabriel’s face. Their first son had only been born six months ago, and now she was two months pregnant again? If word got out, she would be a laughingstock!On a chilly
But being old and frail, he couldn’t win against Mrs. Smith and could only stand there, pounding his chest and stomping his feet in frustration.Gabriel paid no attention to the commotion outside. He was now in the recovery room with Catherine.He kissed her forehead and softly said, "You've worked so hard, my love."Catherine smiled and replied, "Hearing you ask why it’s a boy, you must really want a daughter, don’t you? Let’s have a daughter next time."Gabriel smiled brightly."Deal."A week later, Juliet’s lover, who had driven the car that hit Gabriel, was captured at the border of country C. Both were sentenced to twenty years in prison for numerous crimes.A month later, the first-month celebration for the eldest son of the Sterling family leader was held, and the country’s elite eagerly offered their congratulations.Two months later, the wedding of the century between Gabriel and his former wife, Catherine, took place, leaving both local and international elites in shock.Som
Soon after, Catherine and the assistant were ushered out of the emergency room. During the agonizing hours of waiting, Old Master Sterling kept his eyes fixed on her swollen belly, his gaze glowing with intensity.The lights in the emergency room finally dimmed, and the doctor emerged, announcing, "Mr. Sterling has passed the critical stage, but due to prolonged signs of exhaustion, he’ll need close monitoring for some time."Catherine sighed in relief, her tears streaming down her cheeks, though a bright smile tugged at her lips.The assistant jumped up and hugged Emily, shouting, "It’s great news! Boss Gabriel is going to be okay!""Get off me!" Emily pushed the assistant away, her face filled with disgust. Realizing what she had done, the assistant’s face flushed red as he sneaked a glance at her.Beautiful but way too fierce.Old Master Sterling approached Catherine, smiling, and said, "Now that Gabriel is safe, you should come home with me. It’s not right to be out on your own wh
"Let her come. It’s been three months now, and Gabriel probably thinks I’m dead. There’s no need to fear him finding out anymore."Catherine’s tone was bitter when she said this. Not just three months — after hearing the news of her supposed suicide, she was sure that he and his grandfather had rushed to marry Juliet into the family by now.That afternoon, Emily excitedly drove to see Catherine. For the past three months, she hadn’t dared to call her for fear that Gabriel might be monitoring her. Now, she could finally meet her friend again.However, Emily didn’t know that as soon as she left, a car began following her. The moment Catherine stepped out to greet her with her swollen belly, a camera captured the scene and sent the image straight to Gabriel’s phone.Seeing the woman he longed for still alive and well, Gabriel’s hands trembled slightly. His instincts had been right; Emily really did know where Catherine was."Thank goodness, Catherine... you’ve returned to me, and our chi
Gabriel lunged forward, grabbing Juliet by the throat, but she gritted her teeth and continued: "Don’t pretend to be faithful here. Who kicked his ex-wife out with nothing? Who humiliated her in front of everyone? Who turned her from a wife into a mistress? It was you! You’re the one who killed Catherine!""No! Catherine isn’t dead! Catherine is still out there, waiting for me. Do you hear me?"Gabriel shouted, his face flushed with rage, the whites of his eyes bloodshot, veins pulsing angrily on his forehead.Seeing that Juliet was about to be strangled to death, the butler intervened:"Master, don’t commit a murder. If you’re arrested, it will be difficult to resolve."Upon hearing the word "arrest," Gabriel immediately released Juliet. He couldn’t afford to be taken away; he still had to find Catherine."Call the police and have her dealt with."Juliet quickly scrambled to her feet and ran off. The butler started to follow, but Gabriel waved him off: "Let her go, just report it to
Old Master Sterling, sitting beside them, saw Gabriel being harsh toward Juliet and gently advised:"Your mother is still in there. When you two are married, Juliet will be the one taking care of her. How can you shout at her like that?"Juliet quickly added, "Could it be that Brother Gabriel thinks I’ll be lazy and not care for Auntie? I’ve always treated her like my own mother and would never neglect her."Saying this, Juliet wrapped her arms around Gabriel, whispering softly: "I will be a good wife, always obedient to you and the elders in the family. Don’t worry."Now that Catherine was dead, and Mrs. Sterling was bedridden, wouldn’t she, once married to Gabriel, become the lady of the Sterling family?Haha, who would have thought that an orphaned girl sold like a commodity years ago would rise to this day? When that time comes, she’ll show those wealthy upper-class ladies who’s in charge and make them bow to her like servants.Lost in her daydream, Juliet didn’t even notice when
"Boss! Don’t go alone, let me drive you."But Gabriel was already racing onto the main road, his speed increasing rapidly.The assistant, frustrated, beat his chest and stomped his feet, hailing a taxi to chase after him, completely oblivious to Emily’s sly smile behind him.Gabriel wanted to drive to the beach to confirm one more time. As long as a day passed without finding Catherine's body, he refused to believe she was dead.Ring...Suddenly, the sound of a phone ringing interrupted him. Seeing it was the butler’s number, Gabriel immediately answered."Young master, please come quickly to Stering Hospital. The mistress fell down the stairs and is in a coma. She’s currently in critical care."Gabriel hung up, furrowing his brows deeply before turning the car around and driving to the hospital.Now outside the emergency room, Juliet was crying non-stop, while Old Master Sterling sat on a chair, his face extremely grim.As soon as she saw Gabriel arrive, Juliet rushed toward him, sob
"Boss."His assistant had rushed over after hearing the news and found Gabriel collapsed on the road. He immediately tried to help him up."Let go! I need to find Catherine!"Gabriel’s head was spinning, his vision growing blurry, but he stubbornly tried to stand."There’s no need to look anymore. The police just called. They found Ms. Caldwell’s shoes on the edge of a cliff. It’s suspected that she jumped into the sea.""No... pfft!"Gabriel spat out a mouthful of blood before collapsing into unconsciousness.In his dreams, Gabriel saw himself holding Catherine's hand as they walked into a wedding hall. She smiled radiantly, her face glowing like the sun, her eyes brimming with happiness.He was happy too. His heart raced for her, and they were meant to be together, destined to walk the path of life side by side."Daddy..."A child's voice echoed. With a blink, the wedding hall transformed into a park. Catherine was holding a little girl in her arms, and the child looked exactly like
Perhaps because Catherine had been in the hospital for too long, her stomach seemed a bit rounder. Thinking this, he chuckled to himself, "The more chubby, the better. Touching this belly is so comfortable."Suddenly, his hand was slapped away. Catherine sat up abruptly and shouted, "How long are you going to torment me? Do you want me dead to finally be satisfied?"Gabriel couldn’t hold it in any longer. These past days, he had endured so much for her, just hoping she would say something to him. And now, she was still treating him this way?"Who’s ignoring who here? You’ve been the one pushing me away. After all we’ve been through, can’t you give me a chance to make it up to you?"Catherine let out a bitter laugh and said, "Are you trying to claim credit for saving me from the fire? Ha, years ago, I saved your life too, didn’t I? We’re even. No one owes anyone."Her words infuriated Gabriel. He shot up and shouted, "You want to settle old debts, right? Three years ago, you took a bul