Anne glanced at Anthony again, and a sharp glint flashed in her eyes as she instantly understood what he meant.Anne secretly disagreed, but she did not show any reaction."I just want Anne to help me because I don't have any other friends here..." Lucia looked at Anthony pitifully. "You know my situation these last two years."Her words showed the unusual two-year relationship between her and Anthony.Anthony's eyes showed a glint of coldness and tension, and he subconsciously looked at Anne, exuding an obvious sense of presence. Anne acted as if she did not notice it and only said, "We'll take you to the hospital first.""I went to the hospital and tried all kinds of medicines, but nothing worked." Lucia shook her head. "Otherwise, I wouldn't be looking for you. I thought with Mr. Marwood's power, he might know any experts or something...""There are experts, but it's still better to stay at the hospital than at home and do nothing," Anne said.Lucia nodded. "Thank you."Th
Anne was stunned. Anthony's seemingly random words poked deep into her soul, making her feel even guiltier. Anne was indeed wondering how to get the cure from Tommy to save Lucia. After all, Lucia was innocent… She did not expect Anthony to see through her so easily. Anthony was still the same Anthony, so amazing. He had never changed, but he was only better at faking it. No. Was he faking it?"Mm…" Anne felt a tingling pain of her soft ear bones, bringing her dazed self back to reality. Then, she said in annoyance, "Don't bite me…" "Don't be distracted," Anthony demanded domineeringly, "Remember what I said.""...Do you really want to do this?" Anne sighed helplessly.Should she just leave Lucia to suffer and not help her?Anthony knew Anne was feeling guilty. Then, he gently stroked her delicate face with his rough fingertips and stared at her intently. "I'll be fine only if you're fine. Hmm?" "...Okay," Anne had no choice but to agree.She believed that Anthony was
"Let's do it together." Corentin's focus was not on the meal but on Ashlynn, whom he had not seen all day.Then, he grabbed her slender waist and became distracted.The real meaning of 'do it together' was obvious..."W-What are you doing? We're in the kitchen…" Ashlynn noticed Corentin's dirty intentions and resisted."No one dares to come in." Corentin lifted Ashlynn up the table with force.Ashlynn sat on the table where she would usually prepare the dishes, and the cool temperature penetrated into her clothes, making her shiver and want to get down. However, Corentin's body was between her legs, and she could not get down. "But…mmg…" Ashlynn murmured, and Corentin quickly kissed her mouth. She was forced to accept Corentin's violent kiss. Then again, this was not the first time Corentin messed around. Ashlynn felt her lungs running out of oxygen as they kissed, and her mind went blank. Initially, she thought he was just shamelessly kissing her in the kitchen, but Corent
Why was someone from Luton calling her?Before this, she had only been in touch with Anne from Luton. Ashlynn thought of something and hurriedly answered, "Hello?""Ashlynn, it's me, Anne."When the familiar voice sounded, Ashlynn could not believe her ears. "Anne? Is it really you? Am I hearing it correctly?"Corentin rested on the bed with one hand behind his head. When he heard who the caller was, he raised his brows.Was it Anne… "That's great. It's fine as long as you're fine." After Anne told her the summary of what had happened to her, Ashlynn was relieved.The two updated each other on their current situations, and they were both well. When Ashlynn said she was fine, Corentin got out of bed, poured a glass of wine in front of the wine cabinet, raised his face slightly, and drank the wine in the glass.Corentin's adam's apple rolled sensually as he swallowed the wine. The two talked for a long time before Anne asked, "Is Uncle Corentin there?" "Yes. Hold on." A
The light in the study room was not turned on, and the darkness inside covered Corentin's face. In an instant, he looked gloomy and terrifying. Then, he answered the phone in a devilish tone, "Who revealed the news!""I-It was that doctor.""Then shut him up!" "Yes, we'll teach him a lesson!" "Teach him a lesson? I believe that only dead people can help me keep secrets."Corentin hung up the call, and his mood was unstable. Walking out of the study, he returned to normal. In fact, he even went to the kitchen to get food in a good mood, delivering it to the bedroom in person and feeding Ashlynn. While Ashlynn was eating, the doctor was already found by Corentin's subordinates and tortured. In the end, he was thrown into the ocean.When Anne arrived, the doctor was already replaced by another doctor.Anthony, Anne, and Kathryn were in the hospital conference room.Through Kathryn's conversation with the doctor, the condition in Athetin was also a special case."This is an
"Do not take it away!" Corentin shot a sharp glance at the server.The server froze on the spot. In the face of these two scary men, he did not dare to either enter or leave.Ashlynn and Anne looked at each other, and they could tell that the other person was speechless from her eyes.Then, with perfect mutual understanding, both of them got up and left."I'm going to the restroom.""I'm full."The mighty air to Anthony and Corentin was instantly reduced by half.They barely ate, so how could they be full? Clearly, their appetite was affected by their moods, and everything was caused by the other man at the table.Their vicious and darkened gaze met again, and they resented each other even more.Of course, Anne and Ashlynn were not going to the restroom. Instead, they went to the public open balcony and stood by the railing to take in the night view.Although it was a public balcony, there would not be anybody else there. After all, Corentin had block-booked the entire floor,
"Anne.""What are you guys talking about?"Both Anthony and Corentin came to the public balcony at the same time and walked to their own woman.Ashlynn said, "Nothing much.""Are you angry?" Corentin wrapped his arm around her shoulder. "I've done as you wished. The king crab has been taken away. The main thing is that I've forgotten the fact that Anne can't have seafood."Ashlynn shot him a glance with dissatisfaction. 'What do you mean you've done as I wished? Also, even if you have forgotten, you can take it away on the spot too. Why must you fight with Anthony over this kind of thing?'Anthony ignored the two people beside them. Just as he grabbed Anne and wanted to leave, his phone started to vibrate.He took out his phone, glanced at the incoming call, and then answered it. The voice on the other end of the call belonged to Kathryn.It was unclear what she told Anthony, but his black eyebrows knitted slightly. "Died?"Anne was confused as he looked at Anthony's deep and
There was no conflict of opinions anymore throughout dinner after that.Both the men did not dare anymore. After all, any actions that would leave their wives hungry were still not allowed.Even if the culprit was themselves. Anthony and Anne originally planned to return after investigating the situation here. However, the person has committed suicide, so Anthony decided to spend a few more days in Athetin.Corentin and Ashlynn invited the couple to stay at their mansion. They had so many rooms, so there was certainly going to be room for them.However, before Anne said anything, Anthony rejected them.He simply said that they could converse over the phone if there was anything.After that, they got into their luxurious car and went to the Presidential Suite at the hotel.Anne asked when they were in the car, "Do you have any suspicions?""Why do you ask?"Anne glanced at him. "Just a feeling."Anthony sneered and his black eyes looked doting. He pulled her over to let her
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