After that? Ashlynn suppressed her unhappiness and said, "You don't have to keep me on such a tight watch, do you? I am your wife. Where else can I go?""I have a bit of time later. We can go to visit Anne together." Corentin said, and then he stood up, and went around the big working table to Ashlynn, "Now, I am thinking about being naughty to you."Then, his hand reached out to her soft tiny waist and pulled her in his direction. "No… This is the office," Ashlynn whimpered."Told you I am naughty." Corentin pushed her to the couch. "Ah!" Ashlynn fell onto the couch, her two legs dangling on the armrest of the couch. Then, Corentin pounced on her like a wolf. Ashlynn's high heels shoes dropped onto the floor with a soft thud. Her shiny toes were revealed and were curling because of the discomfort. Corentin's behavior revealed the true colors of Salvatore.If this were the real Corentin, he would not have done something like this in broad daylight at the office! If Ashl
The books, which were a few centimeters behind her, slammed onto the door and dropped to the ground. If they had landed on Ashlynn's head, she would probably be on the ground, unconscious, by now. "I said it before. I am taking a nap, can't you understand?"Ashlynn looked toward the sound and found Jeremy howling furiously."Mr. Hilton, I am Ashlynn… I will follow you to outstation at three in the afternoon today," Ashlynn said. Even though he was throwing a tantrum and his clothes were a mess with his necktie slanted, he still looked rather elegant. He was indeed born with a silver spoon. When Jeremy heard her self-introduction, he stopped throwing his tantrum and then looked at her intensely. "Oh, so you are Ashlynn."He sounded as though he had long heard about her impressive background. Jeremy walked to her and then looked at her with his judgemental gaze. "Of course, you are somewhat pretty to be Corentin's lover. However…"Ashlyn knew that Jeremy must have heard abo
Ashlynn wanted to see Anne because she had already called her. However, she was dragged by Jeremy and Xander to the bar. This kind of place must cost an arm and a leg to be frequented by the rich. Ashlynn was just tagging along. Jeremy was carefree. He ordered more than ten female models to the room, wishing to give each of them at least three escorts for company. The girls were experienced and were really good at sweet talking. Jeremy even wanted to order a male escort for Ashlynn, but she declined. If Corentin knew about it, Jeremy would be doomed. Luckily, a phone call came in, and Ashlynn used it as an excuse to go pick up the call. It was Anne. "What's up?""I am at the bar, I can't leave. I will go over it tomorrow, Anne. You rest early.""Okay, you have fun."She hung up but did not make it back to the room immediately. Instead, Ashlynn called Marco and asked him out. Then, she returned to the room and saw the men laughing. Soon, she received a message.
Ashlynn's appearance forced him to hand over the audio. After that, Ashlynn asked, "How is it? Can we prosecute Salvatore?""No.""Why not? I can identify which was Salvatore and which one was Corentin," Ashlynn said. "They had never mentioned each other's name from the beginning to the end. This audio can only tell that they were brothers with a pretty bad relationship, but it cannot be the crucial evidence to prosecute Salvatore. I have met the current Corentin, and I think he is much more ruthless than the real Corentin and much smarter." Marco shook his head. Ashlynn was disappointed. In fact, she understood it deep down. How would it be so easily solved?She only wanted to escape her nightmare desperately, and so she was full of anticipation. Would Corentin suspect her if she were not pregnant the first month, but not for the second too, nor the third?How long could she use her excuse of not being able to conceive a child because of miscarriage?"Don't worry. He wi
"I think you are trying to escape!" Owen pushed her. "Ashlynn, you had betrayed Mr. Lloyd before, and now you are accusing him. What a shame that he is so good to you! You are as heartless as ever!"Ashlynn panicked and explained, "I think you misunderstood. I said that I don't know him.""Who would believe you?" Owen looked as though he had done something rewarding. "I had already informed Mr. Lloyd about this, and he is on his way now."Ashlynn was stunned. Corentin was rushing here in the middle of the night, and that only explained something. He was here to 'take care' of her! What should she do…Owen pushed her into the car and brought her to a mansion. Ashlynn got out of the car and looked at the strange place, not moving an inch. Owen said, "Mr. Lloyd bought this place not too long ago. It is useful now. After all, it is not convenient for him to make too much noise at the hotel."She was shaken by the word 'noise'. He meant Corentin was about to do something very b
Corentin lifted his slacks and squatted down in front of Ashlynn. His ruthless eyes gaze onto hers. "Didn't I tell you that I would never forgive you again if you repeated the same mistake? I said it before. Why are you doing it again?"Ashlynn was so shocked that her whole body was shaking. She sat on the cement floor, pale. "I also asked you to release me, but you never did so… Yes, I framed you, Salvatore Yeager, my only wish for this life was to stay away from you, monster!"The air was so silent that it was deafening. Owen really wanted to stab her to death right here and then. "If not for Mr. Lloyd, would you even go to college? He treated you so well, what did you do? You cannot be so heartless and ungrateful!""If I could travel back in time, I would not have saved you when I saw you dying in the alley. I would not want your money, I would not marry you, I would rather die than get to know you… Ah!" Before Ashlynn could finish her words, her hair was pulled by Corentin aga
The car was headed to the mansion. Ashlynn was sitting lopsided in the car seat, and the dim light within the car shined on her body. She looked like a soulless ragdoll.The car stopped in front of the mansion, and the servant opened the car door. Corentin dragged Ashlynn off the car like a corpse. They went upstairs, and he tossed her into the room. Ashlynn fell next to the bed. "Uhmm…"The bed was made already, but the sheet from earlier was still hung on the railing on the balcony. Corentin squatted down and pushed Ashlynn's wet hair to the side. Ashlynn flinched as soon as she was touched, as though she was burnt. Half her face was already swollen, looking tragic. Even though her plan was already seen through, she could not care anymore. Ashlynn asked hoarsely, "Why aren't you killing me? You should just kill me! Don't worry, even if you kill me, I will not haunt you even if I turn into a ghost!""Ash, death would be too easy on you. You have to stay alive." Corent
"What are you talking about?" Paul was unhappy. "We will just say we didn't manage to find her.""Yes, this is for Mr. Lloyd's own good." Owen discussed it with Paul and felt much better.He looked to the second floor of the mansion. Ashlynn was such a pain in their ass, and they must remove her!Forever!When Ashlynn woke up, it was already noon. She looked to her side and found no one. She felt as though her bones were falling apart as she sat up.She went to the bathroom and saw herself in the mirror. Her face was swollen like a bun, including her eyes. She almost could not recognize herself. She turned on the shower, took off her pajamas, and did not want to see the marks on her body. That must be scary. She finished her shower, put on her pajamas, then stood before the mirror to dry her wet hair. She was experiencing some post-traumatic stress syndrome as the memories from last night flashed back in her mind.The bathroom door was opened without permission, and
At first, Corentin was stunned. Then, he said, "Who have I killed? Ash, you've misunderstood. I've changed now. It's true. Hurry up and come down. The ravioli is getting cold.""Don't come over! I'll jump if you get any closer!" Ashlynn shouted hysterically."Alright, alright. I won't go over!" Corentin did not dare to take another step further. "Ash, I'm telling the truth. I didn't kill anybody. Come down, and I'll explain to you. It's all a misunderstanding.""Actually, I've felt it was strange since the beginning. It's just that Anne's reassurance dispelled my suspicion about you." Tears filled Ashlynn's eyes, but they did not stream down her face. She looked at Corentin and said, "But I know everything now. I don't have evidence, but you are Salvatore Yeager. At first, I thought you would change for the sake of the child. In the end… In the end, you didn't even spare the child's grandparents. Salvatore, are you even human? Why would a monster like you exist?""Ash, come down, a
After Ashlynn was discharged from the hospital, she called Anne when she was alone in the room."Anne, are you alright? I heard you were taken by Tommy and were later saved by Anthony.""Mmhmm. I'm fine. I've gotten home safely.""That's wonderful," said Ashlynn.Anne could tell that Ashlynn was not feeling alright, so she asked, "What's the matter? Are you not in a good mood?""I've found out about my parent's passing," said Ashlynn.Anne was stunned. She found out? "I'm sorry, Ashlynn. I've kept it hidden from you.""It's fine. I know you're being considerate to me and the child." Ashlynn took a pause before asking again, "Was Tommy killed by you guys?""No. He fled the cruise ship back then. When we found him, he was already killed by somebody. His body was pulled up from the sea.""Corentin was there as well, wasn't he?""That's right. Did he tell you that?"Ashlynn's eyes looked emotionless. "Have you guys ever suspected Corentin?"Anne immediately got so nervous tha
Corentin hugged Ashlynn. "I heard that Tommy's dead, so your parents' murders have been avenged. Now, they can only rest in peace. Calm down."Ashlynn collapsed in his arms as she cried. Then, she started to feel waves of throbbing pain in her belly, and her face turned pale.Corentin noticed something was not right with her, so he hurriedly roared at the driver, "Go to the hospital now!""Hurry up!" Jeremy urged. He held Ashlynn's hand and realized that it was freezing. "Ashlynn, you have to be alright. You still have me! Hang in there, Ashlynn!"Ashlynn looked at him with tears in her eyes. She was extremely saddened. She could not understand why things would end up like that. Did she not deserve to have parents?When Ashlynn woke up, she was already at the hospital.She subconsciously touched her belly, but Corentin grabbed her hand. "You're showing signs of miscarriage, so you need to recuperate."Ashlynn scanned around the room and asked, "Where's Jeremy?""He's outside. H
"I know…" Jeremy looked up and saw Ashlynn standing at the entrance. He was so shocked, and he immediately stood up. "Why…are you here?"Ashlynn stood there dazed. She looked at Jeremy, then the person who spoke earlier. "What do you guys mean when you talk about my parents' soul resting in peace?""Nothing. We were talking about someone else."Ashlynn could tell from their faces that they were clearly panicking. She was not deaf. She heard what they said clearly.Her face turned pale, and she immediately searched for her phone. She did not have it on her, so she rushed to the car."Ashlynn!" Jeremy ran after her and stopped her. "What are you doing?""I'm going to call Mom and Dad.""They are traveling. Don't disturb them."Ashlynn looked at him. "Jeremy, tell me honestly, why aren't Mom and Dad coming home? Don't lie! I have always felt it was strange. Why haven't they come home when I'm already so far along? Something is wrong, isn't it? Did something…really happen to them?"
Corentin came forward and asked, "Anne, are you alright?"Anne nodded."You don't look too well. What happened?""Tommy's dead," said Anthony."Have you found the cure?" asked Corentin.Anne shook her head."Unfortunately, the infected people would have to endure it a little longer."Anne suddenly thought of something, and she immediately pushed Anthony away. "Don't touch me."Only then, Corentin noticed a small patch of ulcer below Anne's cheek. "Anne, did Tommy drug you?"Anthony frowned. "I don't mind.""I do. Both of us would not be able to have contact with the children, and they will worry." Anne rejected his touch.Anthony had been touching her the whole time. It was unclear if he had been infected. Anne was very worried."It wouldn't make a difference now. If anything, I would have already been infected just now," said Anthony.Anne still refused to listen. "That's not necessary. Just don't touch me. We still don't know where the cure is, and Tommy died so suddenly
Just as Tommy finished his sentence, he heard a commotion behind him.Ivan was fighting with the assassin, and every strike he delivered was fatal. If Ivan were not skilled in combat, the professional assassin could have killed him in just a few moves.Tommy realized something was up, so he immediately wanted to grab Anne.While Anne retreated, she was pulled into a person's arms."Let me go!" She thought it was a man she did not know, so she hated to be touched like that."Anne."Anne was stunned. She looked up and felt happy to see a familiar face. "Anthony?""It's me."Tommy was infuriated as he watched the two of them looking lovingly at each other, Tommy became infuriated."As expected, Anne, you did leave a trace for Anthony." Tommy's expression darkened."You're the one who took me too lightly," said Anne.It was because she had always wanted to run away from Anthony in the past that he had the wrong impression, was it not? "So what? You want to kill me? With just t
Anne was drugged at that moment, and there were surveillance cameras all over the cruise ship. She saw a surveillance camera over her head when she was returning to the room. Therefore, it was impossible for her to sneak around in the middle of the night if she wanted to.Tommy had long been guarding against her.However, Anne still left Anthony some clues before she left him. She believed Anthony would find her very soon, but she never expected that he would do it so quickly.At daybreak, she seemed to have heard the rumbling of a helicopter above her. Then, the door swung open. Before Anne could make sense of the situation, she was picked up. "How did you get the message out?" Tommy said. He even searched Anne's body after that."Ah! Are you crazy? I don't have a phone!""Don't think Anthony can take you away just because he's here. If I'm going to hell, I'm dragging you along with me! Let's go!""You…" Anne had no strength, so she was dragged out of the room by him.He thre
Anne ignored him.If she were not afraid that Tommy would pull some tricks behind her back, she would have slept with her back facing him."Do you remember running to my home and sleeping on my bed when Anthony bullied you as a child?"I don't.""I know you do. I truly wanted to help you back then," said Tommy.Anne knew he was speaking the truth, so she did not refute him. She stared at the ceiling and said, "I think the past Tommy died a long time ago."Tommy's expression was mixed, and he asked, "Are we not able to go back anymore?""Instead of asking me this now, you should've gone to hell after you killed the people I cared about. No matter how unhappy your childhood was, you can't hurt others for your own pleasure." At that moment, Anne did not pity Tommy at all."Look at you on your high horse. Has Anthony not killed anybody before? Has Corentin not killed anybody before? Why did you forgive them for killing people but not me? Just because the victims were your friends?
Seeing that she did not move at all, Tommy said, "It won't be good for you if you don't eat."Anne thought that he made sense. If she did not eat, she would go hungry and would have no strength later. How could she fight with Tommy then? It was because she refused to eat and only drank water while hiding in her room that Tommy drugged her.After a while, she seemed to have figured it out.She picked up the fork and started eating the fish.Tommy saw her eating and asked, "How was it?""Could it be that you're the one who made it?" Anne looked up and shot a glance at him lazily."That's correct. I am the one who made it."Anne thought, 'Is this something worthy to be praised?'"It must be tough for you to do such a thing on top of everything else.""If you're worried that it's tough for me, why don't you make it with me?""I don't know how to cook.""How great. You just have to enjoy being served." Tommy clicked his tongue, but he was looking at Anne with a doting gaze.Anne