When he finished speaking, the gangster opened the back door of the car and shoved Victoria into the car before he pulled off Victoria’s clothes with all his strength.“Let me go! I’m begging you. Go away!” Victoria resisted as much as she could. *Thud!* The sounds of someone being beaten rose in the car. Soon, Victoria lost her strength, and she leaned against the car seat as she surrendered to her fate. She just let the scumbag r*pe her.“Who was it…?” After that, the gangster put on his clothes in satisfaction. He took a look at the newly recorded video on his phone.“I’m asking you, who was it…” Victoria was exhausted. She was like a walking corpse.“Think of who you’ve just offended.” The gangster lit up a cigarette before he narrowed his eyes and patted Victoria’s listless face. “I’m leaving now. Don’t forget to give me money every month. I have increased your fee by ten thousand. If I receive one cent less, your videos will be posted like a TV series.”Victoria did not answe
Naomi anxiously hid behind the door and clenched her fists.She realized that Jasper knew everything, but she was still afraid that Jasper would get angry.“That Naomi just wants money. She wants to get married to a rich man. She wants to inherit all of your property when you die!” Victoria began to laugh as she cried, and she slowly got up. “Jasper Miller, do you think you’re better than me? Aside from Summer when she lost her memories, which woman has ever loved you sincerely?”Jasper stood where he was, and he clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles made cracking sounds. “Haven’t you thought of the reason? Jasper Miller! Yes, I admit that you’re good looking, rich, and you have power as well as status in Sea City! I thought of keeping you hanging and not giving you an answer. When you showed that you were in love with me, of course, I wanted to latch onto you. But do you think I was the only one? Which woman who got together with you didn’t want these things from you?” Vict
Besides the little fool who had lost her memories, was there anyone else who was willing to love him unconditionally?Victoria did not love him, and he knew it clearly. She was only bothering him now because she could not accept how things turned out. After Summer recovered her memories, she did not love him either. She only had Samson in her eyes regardless of whether it was out of regret or another reason. At the moment, Naomi still did not love him. There was not a single space for him in her heart. When he thought about it, he had truly killed the little fool, who loved him the most, with his own hands, and she was never coming back.“Jasper, you’re a legend in Sea City… The Miller Corporation belongs to you. What kind of woman do you want falling for you?” Naomi asked in a whisper.“I just want you…” Jasper raised his hand to touch Naomi’s cheek. “I don’t want ‘affection’. If I tell any woman on the streets that I’ll give her money and everything she wants, they’ll like me! But
Jasper’s eyes dimmed instantly, and he dug his fingernails into his palms.The culprit was quite bold to attack Adrian.“Mr. Miller, are you going out so early in the morning?” Naomi walked down the stairs before she noticed that Jasper was ready to go out.“Listen, from now on, you need to stay at home. You can’t go anywhere, and you can’t step out of this door, understand?” Jasper anxiously said as he held Naomi’s shoulders tightly.“What’s wrong?” Naomi did not understand.“You have to listen to me!” Jasper did not have much time to explain. He turned around and immediately left the mansion.In an instant, Naomi was incredibly alarmed, and her eyelids kept twitching.“Hello? Benjamin, has anything happened? Jasper left in a hurry just now.” Naomi anxiously made a call to Benjamin. Had those people started to do something?“I need to tell you something. You have to be mentally prepared.” Benjamin was silent for a long time before he spoke once more. “Last night, the hospital director
“It’s time for you to meet Chairman Plath of DR Holdings. Send my greetings to him,” James said cryptically before he slowly walked out of the swimming pool.The subordinate beside him immediately walked forward, and he placed a bath towel on James’ back.“Sir, Mr. Ardly wants to meet you.”“He sure came quickly.” James smirked, put on a bathrobe and walked into the living room.*****At the old residence of the Plath family…Alaric bought the old Plath family residence, and he renovated the manor in Sea City.The Plath family was a big family in Sea City during old times. Alaric’s father followed the others and left this place, and Alaric also brought his wife to stay in Country M later on.“Master, we received a parcel.” The butler carried the parcel and entered the living room. He wondered about what was inside it. “Open it.” Alaric walked out from his study and motioned the butler to open it. “Urgh!” Suddenly, the housekeeper screamed and fell on the floor. Inside the box was a
“I haven’t seen you in a few years. You’ve changed a lot,” Alaric said faintly while he gestured at Amanda to sit on the sofa. The woman laughed as she twirled her hair. “How are you doing?” “I’m fine.” Alaric nodded. The woman narrowed her eyes and smiled while she said, “I haven’t seen you in years, and you’re still so…” She paused for a moment and said with a grin, “...domineering.” Alaric’s hand, which held the glass of water, froze momentarily. Domineering? She used the word in a very satirical way. “Mandy, I heard that you committed suicide three years ago. Where have you been over the past few years?” They were head-to-head and testing each other with their words. “Alaric, Amanda’s already dead. I’m not Amanda. I’m Elly.” Elly smiled as she stood up. She observed the interior decoration of the Plath family’s mansion. “I’ve been through a lot over the past three years.” “Where’s Sum?” Elly looked around and picked up a family portrait on an antique curio shelf.
Elly’s heart skipped a beat as a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes. “Yes!” At the Seawind family’s mansion... “No news yet?” Adrian’s father’s eyes were red from last night’s poor slumber. “You don’t have to worry about this. Regardless of who that person is, he or she would not dare to harm him.” Adrian was abducted. What exactly was that person’s motive? So far, the Seawind family had not received any extortion calls, so they were certain that Adrian’s disappearance must be related to the mastermind. “According to the criminal investigation team, they said that the car accident was not the first crime scene. The hospital director did not die from the car accident.” The assistant walked in in a flustered manner and whispered in Jasper’s ear. “Mr. Seawind, I’ll bring Adrian safely back to you.” Jasper bowed toward Adrian’s father before he turned around and left swiftly. “Inform James that I want to meet him, first thing tomorrow.” “Samson has just left Jame
“He’s a sickly young master without real power. You want to marry a dying rich man?” River sneered as he indicated the people around him to take action. Naomi kicked the stomach of the person beside her viciously before she turned around and tried to run.“Where are you going? Do you actually think we’re useless?” A group of people were waiting for her behind the alley. Naomi retreated in alarm. She had clearly been set up. It was impossible for River to know that she was at Jasper’s place. Naomi frowned slightly. Victoria had just threatened her yesterday. Who else would possibly want to hurt her?That woman really deserved to die. Naomi carefully reached for her cell phone and gave Jasper a call. “What on earth do you want to do? Where are you taking me? Help! River, let me go!” *****“Why are you feigning amnesia? Naomi, who do you think you’re putting up that act for? You just want to marry a rich man, right? Did I treat you badly? When you had your surgery, I almost di
“I just find it hard to accept the truth. I don’t actually hate you…” After staying silent for a long time, Summer spoke again. “It was… too sudden for me. Give me some time to process this.”Mabel looked at her in shock and covered her mouth. “Sum…”Summer smiled at her and said, “Before I’m able to completely accept it, can I continue to call you Madam?”Mabel covered her mouth in panic and nodded vigorously. “Sure… Call me anything you want…”She actually never cared what Summer called her. It was good enough for her as long as she did not try to avoid her. “Can I hug you?” Summer took the initiative and stretched out her arms. Jasper had told Summer quite a lot about Mabel’s family. Her family was in a very scary place. They started falling into decadence in the later years. In fact, they started showing signs of having a lack of sons. Every leader of the family became anxious about who the next leader would be. They were so worried about who would be the head of the family
Without realizing it, Summer had subconsciously returned to the Miller family’s mansion. “Wifey…” Jasper rushed over to her, wanting to give her a surprise. But instead, she did not react. Her face looked pale too. “Wifey?” He panicked and knelt in front of her. “Sum…”He truly panicked this time. ‘Did she find out about something that I did in the past and is now mad at me?’“Jasper, do you care who my mother is?” Summer asked softly. His heart stopped beating for a second. He felt both distressed and relieved. “No, I don’t. I only care about you.”“Why do I care so much, then…” Summer smiled and hugged him tightly. “I shouldn’t care about it too…”“Everyone has something that they don’t have control over. Sum, go easy on yourself.”Summer lay on top of him, picked up the glass of red wine on the table, and drank it.Jasper just realized that she smelled strongly of alcohol.“Sum…” He was a little worried. His heart ached for her too, but he also wanted to let her be.
Mabel was cooking in the kitchen of the Plath family's mansion. “Madam, stop cooking. Come and eat,” Summer called out to her softly. Mabel smiled at Summer as she emerged with her favorite dish, cinnamon-spiced beef stroganoff.“Sum, let’s eat.” Mabel treated her really well. She helped her with the dishes.Summer was also already used to it. She no longer felt shy. It was natural to her already. Alaric looked at Summer and smiled plainly. “Sum, follow me.” After dinner was over, he asked her to go to the study room. “Is Jasper treating you well?” Alaric asked. “Yes, he’s treating me well.” She smiled. ‘If Jasper hadn't been busy and gone to Mountain City, he would be sticking around, bothering me.’“He pushed back too much work to get ready for the wedding. He wants to finish making work arrangements as soon as possible and go on a honeymoon with me.”“Sum, there’s something that I’ve been hiding from you. You’ve always wanted to know your biological mother, right?” A
“Mr. Jasper Miller, do you take Summer Plath as your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?”“I do,” Jasper said the two words confidently.‘I’m willing to take care of her and be by her side forever.‘I’ll always love her.‘She’ll always be my number one.’“Ms. Summer Plath, do you take Jasper Miller as your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?”“… I do.”She purposely hesitated for a long time. Jasper was so scared that his face turned pale.After she chuckled and said ‘I do’, he gritted his teeth, pulled her into his embrace, and kissed her.He kissed Summer even before the officiant had asked him to kiss the bride.She was so embarrassed by the kiss that her ears turned red.“Jasper!”Jas
Benjamin rolled his eyes at Aaron. “I belong to the bride's side. You should go to Jasper’s side.”“He doesn’t deserve it,” Aaron said stubbornly.Summer covered her mouth and chuckled. Everyone was immersed in the festive atmosphere of the wedding. ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if we could stay this happy all the time?’“Hey, should we play a prank on the groom tomorrow? Let’s spice things up a little!” The bridesmaids started planning something.“You guys better be careful. You’re all pregnant. Don’t stir up too much chaos,” Summer said with a smile. “Seriously, it’s as they say: women always side with their husbands once they’re married. Look at you, you’re already siding with him.” A few of them teased Summer. Summer blushed so hard that she could not say anything in response. “Congratulations, Sum.”Hers and Jasper’s friends and relatives came one after another. All of them would be attending the wedding ceremony tomorrow afternoon. Edward would be there with Trent too.
After all, this matter was related to Edward’s mother because of her meeting with Hanna’s mother.She sat on the sofa and thought a lot. Would they get a divorce? Would Edward’s father hate her because of this?Edward sat on the sofa and quietly accompanied his mother. “About this matter... Let's not tell Jen first. She may not be able to handle it.”Edward’s mother nodded, in tears. Then, she shook her head. “It was all my fault.”Edward’s father finally came out of the study. Edward looked at his father nervously. He was afraid that his father would blame his mother.“I... I really did not know anything about it. I just thought she lived a difficult life. I felt guilty, so I asked someone to send her some money. I did not know what happened to her after that!” Edward’s mother panicked and started crying. Edward’s father walked to her side. He did not blame her, but passed her a tissue. “Is this how you should behave in front of your son? Stop crying.”Edward’s mother sobb
“I deserve it!”Nieva was brought away by the police. She should have expected that this was the consequence of offending Jasper.Jasper was busy with the wedding and he did not care much about her. Otherwise, she might have gone through worse than being arrested.…… At the Reeves family house in Mountain City...“Are you Hanna Delacruz? Let’s talk.”Edward’s father asked Hanna to go into the study, leaving Edward and his mother in the living room.“Edward, I already know about the issue concerning your father.”“Mom...” Edward felt a little guilty. “I know about everything.” Edward’s mother shook her head. “This matter is related to your father and me. This is what owed Hanna’s mother, but if you two have to pay for our mistakes. We...”“Mom, this is no one’s fault.” Edward shook his head. In the study...Edward’s father asked Hanna to go into the room. His expression was dreary. “Are you Venus’ daughter?”“Do you still remember my mother?” Hanna smiled and kept a stra
Samson nodded as he watched Rose leaving.Charlie ran out of the courtyard and stood still. He looked a little distressed.He was just a child...Perhaps it was because he had a mother who set up a scheme against him and used him as a chess piece that he was more mature than other children.In the past, he wanted to live. He wanted not just to live but to prevent his mother from setting up a scheme against him.He was still Rose’s son, even if Rose had used a despicable way to give birth to him.“Let’s go home...” Samson walked toward Charlie and rubbed his head.“Samson...” Charlie lifted his head, and his eyes were red.“From now on, you have not just me, but your friends, younger brothers and sisters, and many older brothers and sisters who love you.” Samson smiled at Charlie.Everyone could be redemption for other people, and other people could be their redemption, too.Charlie nodded and ran back to the Miller family’s mansion.Melody was carrying her grandchildren and
Jasper did not care whether Thomas intended to hurt Summer or not.As long as Summer was shocked, he would not allow it.“Tsk, tsk, tsk. Do you know Aiden, who is always with Thomas?” He was Summer’s childhood friend. Summer did not know that Aiden was secretly protecting her. He was seriously injured and almost lost his life many times because of Summer.”Jasper frowned. “Since he did not want to let Summer know about this, why is he making Summer more distressed?”Jasper admired Aiden a lot because he never showed his love for Summer, but he had silently done many things for Summer.“Jasper, you can just confess if you’re scared. You don’t have to put yourself in a higher status.” Keane rolled his eyes.“Fine, you will go to Country T for a business trip.” Jasper was threatening Keane.“Jasper, I’m sorry, it’s my fault...”…...The wedding was getting closer. Everyone was busy helping Jasper and Summer with their wedding.“Look at the dresses and gowns for my grandchildren.