The team stood before the door, and the bodyguard knocked.They were ready to attack. If the person inside did not open the door, they would forcefully enter. On the second knock, the door opened from the inside.Lucas looked at the people outside, and doubts flashed in his eyes. However, the people outside pushed Lucas hard before he could speak.Lucas took two steps back and looked at the uninvited guests. "Who are you? What are you doing?""Police. Looking for someone." The policemen showed their identification badges and let him see them clearly.After entering the room, they started looking for Anne everywhere, ignoring Lucas.Any hiding places in the room were checked, but they could not find Anne. A bodyguard opened the wardrobe, only to find a change of clothes and pajamas inside, and no one was hiding. Let alone seeing Anne, there was nothing suspicious there. The bodyguard walked up to Lucas with a cold face. "Where's Mrs. Marwood?""You're looking for Anne u
In the end, even after turning the entire cruise ship upside down, there was no sign of Anne at all. There were not even any clues at all.When Ivan came to report to him, Anthony's expression was extremely fierce. The storm in his black eyes was frightening."I, too, really want to know where Anne has gone and why you would come to me." Lucas' gaze under his glasses was sharp. "Anthony, this is not the first time you've hurt her, isn't it? You always do this every time. She will leave you one day."Anthony's cold-blooded gaze turned to Lucas, and the imposing air exuding all over him was about to explode in the limited space of the room."My Pinnacle Academy is already ruined by you. Leaving Luton is my only way out now. Mr. Marwood, you're not going to deny me this, are you?" Lucas was standing tall. Even if he had been attacked by Anthony, his temperament was still elegant and steady.It was as if he had never failed.Ivan glanced at Lucas.Since Mrs. Marwood could not be fou
"I'm here and I'll certainly protect you," said Lucas, "I won't be meeting you in a hurry after I arrive at Canbridge either. Just first stay in the place Tommy has arranged for you. We'll meet each other after Anthony's suspicions have completely disappeared."He was eagerly wanting to meet Anne deep down, but he wanted, even more, to not fall at the last hurdle.A person such as Anthony was extremely suspicious of everything, so he could not be brushed off so easily."I got it." Anne's tears streamed down her face.She was already very lucky to be able to escape from Luton.No, she still has not left Luton. She was still within the territory of Luton.Therefore, she still could not let her guard down.A cruise ship was slower than an airplane.It took Lucas a few days to arrive at Canbridge and meet up with his parents.They were staying at the mansion that they had bought there in the past.As the family who founded the Pinnacle Academy, even when the academy no longer exi
If the Pinnacle Academy was still around, this matter would have been resolved very easily.At that moment…Lucas took off his glasses with a headache and pinched the bridge of his nose.Corentin's execution room, Athetin.The man had been chained up and interrogated for days. He had been horrifically beaten, but he still did not reveal a single thing.His shirt was shredded because he had been whipped, which left the round tattoo on his arm exposed. The tattoo looked so familiar. What else could it be if not Tianya's symbol?Corentin glanced at it and asked, "What is your relationship with Tommy? I'll let you go if you tell me."The man was on the brink of death but his willpower was still very strong. "He paid us to get the job done. It's…that simple.""Do you know Lilian?" Corentin did not get angry at him for not cooperating. "Both of you have the same tattoo, which belonged to Tianya."The man's gaze changed a little.It was a very subtle change, but it was still picked
"Thank you, my brother." This was the first time Anne willingly addressed him this way after she grew up and returned from abroad.Tommy paused for a moment and said in a pleasantly deep voice that sounded as if he was speaking right next to Anne's ear, "I'll protect you from now on, alright?"If the situation allowed, Anne did not wish to be protected by anybody. It would be great for her to resolve her matters herself.In fact, in all those years when she was growing up, the atmosphere in her family was not that great, and her life was filled with miseries.Later, she relied on herself to get through every day.However, it was after she met Anthony that she understood success would not be guaranteed even if she worked hard when she was in front of a powerful person.She needed to be helped and protected by others to be able to safely escape to the land across the ocean and be miles away from Anthony.She did not need to worry about sleeping in the same bed and living in a livi
It had been left in his car at that time.Anthony's black eyes were deep and cold. He picked up the phone and went through the contents to see if there was anything suspicious.Then, he saw a large volume of videos and pictures, and they were all of the triplets.There were not so many in the past when he had taken a look at the phone.Anthony's black eyes were as cold as a frozen lake. All these showed even more that Anne's leaving was planned.How exactly was she able to contact Lucas when she was completely in the palm of his hand?When she was at the apartment?That was the only time they met. There were incoming calls from Lucas in the call history, but they were not answered.Only Joanne had called her once, and he knew about that call.What did Lucas say to Anne through Joanne?If so, why did Lucas call Anne so many times after that?If they truly had a plan, it would be impossible for Anne to not answer his calls.…Was it a diversion?Anthony kept feeling that Anne
"Anne, you don't owe me anything. I did it all willingly.""Do you…still like me?" Anne could not help but ask him.Lucas' silence was equivalent to an answer."I had long told you not to offend the crazy Anthony. He will never allow me to have other men by my side…" Anne's tears were already gushing down her face."Am I supposed to just sit idly by when you're in danger then? I can't do that." Lucas' voice was slightly deeper. "Anne, we are at the point of no return. We will see the light at the end if we keep walking forward. You are no longer in the dark anymore."Anne quickly covered her own lips. Otherwise, she would cry out loud.She did not want to let Lucas hear her emotion deep down that she could not control.However, Lucas could still sense her pain and the suffering she had experienced all this while."Anne, I will go look for you."Anne did not reject him anymore.Because she could not bear to do it.Lucas was feeling so strong and resolute about wanting to meet
Both of them sat down to have breakfast. Lucas was extremely caring for her. He helped fill her plate with food, and all the detailed actions just made a person's heart flutter.Especially his eyes. They were so gentle and doting when he looked at Anne.They seemed to be enveloping her in the most comfortable place where she could smell the sun in every breath.Anne felt like crying. She was afraid that Lucas would see the tears welling up in her eyes, so she could only lower her head to cover it up.This was the warmth she had once liked and longed for, and also the perfect peace and quiet she would have in her whole life if she were to marry Lucas.Unfortunately, she had no choice but to give it up.Later, she learned after she fell for Anthony that her fondness for Lucas was not love.However, she could not tell him such a thing. It would be too hurtful.Even if she did not tell him that, Anne was still feeling incredibly guilty and upset deep down.Why could she not fall i
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