Bianca was condescending, only she knew that she was faking it. "You should say that I am spoiled and prideful. I only disliked someone acting arrogant in front of me, that's all!""Then keep your sense of superiority to yourself. It is pretty good that way." Anne nodded. "Did you say something to Anthony? You stirred something up, didn't you?" Bianca was enraged. Anne looked at her exasperated expression and was distracted by a shadow before she said anything. The pair of hawk eyes, even if they were at a distance, could still feel the pressure it possessed. "Answer me!" Bianca was annoyed that she was being ignored. She would have thrown her hands at her if this was not the Royal Mansion. "Don't you see who that is?" Anne asked. Bianca then only realized and looked to where Anne looked. She was so shocked that she immediately took a few steps back and almost tripped. She thought he was far from them and should not have heard anything."Are you scared?" Anne's voice
She only did not know why Anthony brought up the old memories. Most of their old memories were unpleasant ones."Thank you." Anne still thanked him.That was the best that she could say to Anthony. "Who allowed you to say thank you?" Anthony said coldly."I'm sorry, that was out of habit…" Anne wanted to explain herself. When she turned to leave, she realized he let her go. Even the hand on her waist was released. When she regained her senses, Anthony was already back in the house. Was he… mad at her?Anthony entered the study, pulled out his drawer, took out the medicine, and hastily popped them into his mouth. He did not even take a sip of water but swallowed it directly.The pills swept past his dry esophagus, but he could not feel anything. His face was darker than the darkest plum.The flustered feeling appeared just now, and he almost could not control himself.Kathryn said, "When you cannot control it, it is best to keep your distance from Mrs. Marwood."An
The reporters then only caught up and turned their cameras to Bianca. The camera lights were flashing non-stop. Bianca wanted to laugh, but she smiled uglily and forced herself to question them, "Wha… What? You must have made a mistake.""It is impossible for the police department to make a mistake. Please follow us.""Sure, I can go back with you for the investigation. I am not wrong, and I will get my lawyer to represent me!" Every cell in Bianca's body was resisting.She did not want to go with the police at all. However, she could not refuse to do so in front of the media. Otherwise, this would be worse for her public image. However, even if that was the case, the news about Bianca being caught still went viral on the internet. It was like a grenade dropping into the water and exploding. Some people guessed that it was tax evasion, some said it was murder, some said it was adultery… Basically everything that was possible.People were really curious about the truth.
Anthony was unbudged by her plea. His eyes were filled with contempt, as though he was looking at a corpse. "Anthony, I want to return to your side. There is no one that cares for you more than I do, not even Anne. Why do you not want someone who actually loves you but to keep a woman that hates you by your side?" Bianca's tears were streaming down her cheeks, as she expressed her deep bewilderment. Anthony's facial features were engulfed by the darkness, she could not see him clearly, but she could feel his unconcealable contempt. "Anthony, let me out. I will not do something like this again anymore…" Bianca could only beg and plead with Anthony. Unless he showed mercy, she should never imagine herself out again."You shouldn't have treated others that way if you didn't want to see the violent side of me?" Anthony said coldly."Anthony?" Bianca felt terrified at the cold in his voice. "Lock her up together with the other two women!" Anthony said and left. He did not even tak
Anne stood on the balcony and watched as the Rolls Loyce disappeared from her vision. Her heart finally calmed down. It was barely ten in the morning, the kids were in school, and Anne sat in the garden, checking out the news on her phone. It seemed that Bianca's trouble showed no signs of stopping. Her screen then lit up by an incoming call, and the number was not shown. She thought it was a spam call and declined the call. The next second, her phone rang again. She answered, "Hello?""It's me."Anne was stunned. "Brother? Is this your number?""Of course, it is one that people would not know about. Anthony did not do anything to you, did he?" Tommy said casually."No," Anne said. If the kids had not appeared at that time, she probably was already a deeply hypnotized rag doll. "This time, let brother bring you out of this place, okay?""You…" Anne was stunned. "I promise you, Anthony would not be able to find you this time."Anne looked down. "No need for tha
"Did you want to leave?" Anthony's thought process was terrifying. "Not really…I only knew about it afterward."Otherwise, it would sound like she knew what was going to happen at the graveyard.She was only afraid that Tommy would appear again. Plus, after she returned, Anthony asked who had brought her away. She only said it was someone that Lucas had arranged, and she did not know who."The same thing will not happen a second time," Anthony said lightly.His gaze was sharp.Anne did not say anything more. "Come here."Anne went over obediently.Anthony's hands went to her waist, and grabbed it, then pressed her onto his lap. His dark eyes looked at her. "Are you scared?""No, you are by my side, I am not afraid…" Anne said. "If anyone dares to make plans about you again, I will kill them and their family." Anne could feel the chills down her spine as the deep voice next to her said this. She had to control herself so that she did not jump at the sound of it.She
Even if Anthony heard that, she would not take what she said back.Plus, it was Anthony who insisted on staying there and listening.If he got unhappy over it, she would tell him off. Just when she was trying to figure out how to rebut Anthony, she heard the deep threatening voice. "To let someone live is a worse torture than them dying."Anne looked up in disbelief. She looked into Anthony's dark eyes and did not know who he was talking about right then.Was he talking about Bianca?However, was his relationship with Bianca bad?He was even overly biased toward Bianca in front of her. Even if she killed her father, he still protected her. Anne could not understand him, but she did not ask further and just left the place with Anthony shortly after. As they walked downhill, she looked around and paid attention to the surroundings. The wind was blowing through the leaves in the tree, and some people came to the graveyard too. She also saw a caretaker removing the weed nea
Whose helicopter was that?It was at a distance, and it looked surreal. Then, she heard a crisp clanking noise, like an iron nail falling onto the cement ground. Before Anne could respond, the glass window panel was blown apart."Ah!" Anne fell to the ground. She looked up and saw the helicopter that got closer and closer to her, her heart racing. Would this be Tommy's arrangement?The office door was opened. Oliver walked in and pulled Anne from the ground. "Let's go!"They went out of the office and took the lift to another floor. "I did not expect to be ambushed. I wonder who is bold enough to do this. Plus, Mr. Marwood's office was built with bullet-proof glass panels…" Oliver could not fathom it. Unless someone used some very specific weapon. He looked at Anne, who was all tensed up, and asked, "Are those people looking for you?""I… don't know." Anne could only say so. She was rather shocked. Tommy would not be so crazy, would he?There were many floors in
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