Anne really wanted Kathryn to say that he should never touch her for the rest of her life.This way, she would not live in the shadow caused by Anthony.However, she knew that it would not take a week to recover. If the time were too long, the shrewd Anthony would definitely find something wrong.Kathryn left just as Anne walked out of the room."Why did you come out? You're injured, so you should rest." Anthony wanted to hold her hand.Anne withdrew her hand suddenly as if she was being burned.Anthony's face darkened slightly, and a violent restlessness exploded in his heart as if he could not control it. However, he held back."I'm going to the company, I've taken some medicine, and I'm fine." Anne was disturbed by the terrible experience last night. At least her feeling of rejection toward Anthony would not be too strong.She did not dare to have such feelings. She did not want to be torn apart by Anthony..."Be good, don't rush to return to the company." Anthony stretched
With the sound of the study door opening, Anthony came out and said, "Prepare lunch.""Yes." The housekeeper went down.He approached Anne and asked, "You're awake. Is it better?"Anne did not understand his moody temperament. Since he was worried about her injury, why did he treat her like that?Did he really not care about her at all when he did it?"Why aren't you talking?" Anthony asked a little more forcefully."I don't feel anything anymore." Anne snapped back to reality."Well, let's go back to Royal Mansion after dinner. Elder Lloyd has sent someone to bring the plane over. The children haven't seen you for two days," Anthony said.Anne nodded heavily, thinking of her children.After lunch, she took a Rolls Loyce back to the Royal Mansion.All the way, she was silent.When Anthony asked her a question, she would answer and nothing more. The atmosphere in the car was very depressing.When they arrived at the Royal Mansion, the three little ones were taking a nap.An
The triplets wanted to call their Grandpa to say thank you because they received the helicopter.As soon as he made the phone call, Charlie, still angry just now, turned his head and forgot about his anger and talked to his grandfather in the video call.He kept on praising the helicopter for its beauty. He said that when he grew up, he wanted to fly a plane to carry his grandfather to the sky.That made his Great-Grandpa very amused.Anne saw that the triplets looked happy holding her mobile phone. She got up and walked to Anthony. "I have something to tell you."When she arrived at the side hall where Bianca's piano was placed, she could not help but ask, "Why are you so impatient with the children?""We have to teach the children properly.""Of course, I know that children need to be taught, but they are only two years old. Can't you speak to them properly?" Anne knew how good and sensible her children were, and they were definitely not disobedient. As long as they spoke to t
However, there was a hidden grid here.The wall next to it looked normal, but when the antique vase next to it was moved, the wall would split, revealing a hidden entrance.In the depths, the light was dim, and human shadows slid across the wall like twisted monsters.Looking carefully at the walls, one would see all kinds of sharp weapons hanging on them. They all looked lethal.In the corner, there was a woman huddled, hands and feet bound by nylon ropes. Her exposed skin had been beaten and scarred. Her long hair hung down, hiding her face."Raise your head!" The subordinate stepped forward and kicked.The woman moved and raised her head, revealing her face.It was Lilian Smith.Lilian, who Anthony could not find all this time, was actually here.Her eyes were still so fierce, like a trapped animal.The subordinate said, "Mr. Lloyd, she never said a word about where her organization is."A few years ago, Corentin came into contact with the organization 'Tianya' abroad, an
"Then it has nothing to do with me. I just want to own the Tianya organization. Why do I care about controlling other people's lives and deaths?" Corentin said with an inscrutable expression.After Corentin left, his subordinates went into the secret room and looked at Lilian.Lilian felt something was wrong. "What do you want?""You're pretty. I like it very much. I've wanted to do something to you for a long time." His hands reached out to touch her face, pinching and rubbing it. It was very wretched.Lilian did not move. This man dared to touch her? She was already thinking about how to kill him."I've already sent the people outside away. No matter how you scream, no one will hear you." He knelt down, kissed her face, and even touched her face blindly.Lilian got the message, which was to say, there was no one outside at this time.So, does this man have a knife or something?"Do you know… Indulging in sex is dangerous?" Lilian asked.Before the man could react, Lilian sla
Obviously, Corentin would not say anything, and he did not give her a chance to ask.The next time she opened her eyes, the sky was already bright.When the curtains were all drawn, the room was so dark that she could not see her own fingers.At this moment, there was a finger-wide slit in the middle of the window curtain, allowing the light from outside to come in.Ashlynn did not turn over and did not look back. She knew that Corentin was not on the bed. Otherwise, his hand would be on her waist.After staring at the beam of light in the middle for five minutes, she got up tiredly.After pressing the button at the head of the bed, a layer of window curtain inside was opened, leaving a layer of thin curtains.The whole room was bright, and the sun was not too glaring.Ashlynn got out of bed and dragged her sore body to the cloakroom.She could insist on going to the company on time on the first day, on the second day, and on the third day.However, on the fourth day, she cou
She suddenly thought about Corentin leaving the company yesterday afternoon and the phone call last night. Ashlynn looked at him seriously. "What did you do?""What?""You came to the company yesterday afternoon, but you left straight away. Where did you go?""I had something to do, of course.""It has nothing to do with work, does it?"Corentin took her hand, pulled her to sit on her lap, and slightly frowned. "Why are you so sensitive? It's the same as your body. Baby, do you know how much I like your body?""I'm going back to work." Ashlynn should not have asked. It was not like Corentin would really tell her."Aren't you working for me?" Corentin refused to let go."Then don't you have to work?" Ashlynn asked.Corentin turned his head and looked at the documents on the table that needed his review and signature, and his expression changed. He patted her upturned buttocks and reluctantly withdrew his hand. "I went to Luton yesterday. Anne's complexion was not very good, so
A few minutes later, she went downstairs and saw a Rolls Loyce parked in the square.In fact, parking was not allowed on the square.However, Anthony wanted to stop.After such a stop, anyone who entered or exited the building would pay attention to this Rolls Loyce, which represented power.It made Anne look like a thief when she got into the car.Anne protested as soon as she got in the car, "Can you not stop here? Now everyone knows you are here to pick me up."After she finished speaking, there was an abnormal sense of oppression in the car.Anne's expression froze, especially when she met Anthony's deep black eyes. She thought she had said something wrong."You're afraid someone will see me?""No, I'm afraid others will envy me." Anne quickly answered.Anthony's eyes darkened slightly. "Come here."He clenched Anne's hands tightly and pulled her over. She sat directly on his strong thighs. Looking at Anthony at close range was a bit stressful."This belongs to you, 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