Anne scanned the surroundings, then said, "I'll tell you, but you can't tell anybody, especially my uncle."Ashlynn's heart sank, then she prepared herself mentally. "...Go on.'"A while ago, Ivan captured an infected person who had lost his mind. It seems like his mind is much clearer now after the doctor treated his body and did therapy with him. We should be able to find out who's playing tricks behind the scenes soon.""You think the person is Corentin?""That's not it. It's just that I'm worried my uncle will be forced to reveal something again, so we can't tell him.""I hate making guesses at every turn as well. I hope that the infected person can regain his consciousness sooner and tell us the truth."Anne felt terrible seeing Ashlynn feeling uneasy.Why must a pregnant woman endure such pressure? If Corentin truly was the person behind the scene, then he truly deserved to die!However, she wanted to take Corentin's side as well.Just like what Anthony asked her the nig
"When are you available?" asked Ivan."Let's do it tomorrow morning!"After he set the appointment, Corentin went to look for Ashlynn.Anne was around, so he bought two servings."Thank you, Uncle.""You should thank Ash. If I didn't buy it for her, you won't be able to enjoy this either." Corentin smiled."Yes. Thank you very much." Anne smiled.Ashlynn could not help but glare at Corentin. "You said it like there's none for Anne. You're her uncle, aren't you supposed to buy for her? If you didn't buy her any, I won't have a bite of it as well."Corentin sat down, and said with a smile, "Are both of you on the same side now?"It was unclear if he was simply making a casual remark, but it sounded as if it had a double meaning to their ears.In any case, both Anne and Ashlynn did not show any reaction on their faces.They just took it as a normal conversation.After Corentin called Ivan to make an appointment with him, Ivan called Anne to tell her about it.Therefore, It wa
How could he have so little regard for human life?!Corentin's expression darkened. "Do you think I would be so foolish to let everyone know this has something to do with me?"Anne was slightly stunned. "Do you mean you have no clue about it at all?""Anne, it's not good if you keep suspecting me.""I wasn't suspecting you before this. You were the one who admitted it yourself."Corentin lightly tapped the table with the pen in his hand. "Why don't I admit it now, then?"Anne was at a loss for words. Could this truly have nothing to do with Corentin?Could it be…"Anne." Ashlynn, who was behind Anne, came over and stood up for Corentin. "It can't be Corentin's doing."If Salvatore truly wanted to have something done, the first thing he would have done was to completely get rid of any connections of him to the incident. How could he have done something so obvious to everyone?Anne felt that she was too impulsive as well. "I was too anxious. I'm sorry, Uncle. I'll inform you
He did glance at the phone when the call came in, and the number was not shown.It was truly unusual for him to receive such a call after the infected person was burnt to death.Therefore, Corentin returned to the study once again.He stood next to the table and held the phone in his hand.There was no way he could call back a number that was not shown.A minute later, the phone rang again.It was as if Corentin had figured he would call him again. Corentin answered the call but did not say anything and just waited for the person on the other end to say something."Hello, Mr. Lloyd. Since you're answering the phone at this hour, surely you won't be disturbed by others.""Are you not even going to tell me your name before you start the conversion?""You should've figured out who I am. Isn't that right? There's no need to beat around the bush when talking to a smart person like you."Corentin indeed already knew it was Tommy before he answered the call."You're the one who sta
Corentin lifted his face a little, and a sullen expression flashed across his face.He figured that it was Tommy's doing.They had already agreed to work together, but he actually still pulled such a trick on him."Mrs. Hilton, this is a misunderstanding.""Misunderstanding? I'm at the chemical plant now. Get over here!"After he hung up the call, Corentin was so angry that he kicked the coffee table next to him.After that, he left the company without anybody noticing and went to the chemical plant.Throughout the entire journey, he kept thinking about how he should resolve the problem of him being exposed.When he got to the chemical plant, he saw that the car parked outside was not Beth's. Instead, it was Marshall's car.He went inside, and as expected, he saw Marshall and his wife.They looked displeased and very disappointed when they were looking at him.Corentin hated such facial expressions the most. It was as if he was a piece of worthless garbage.He grew up seein
Marshall and Beth could not believe it as they looked at the heartless Corentin."Corentin, are you even a human? Marshall and I are your wife's parents!" Beth was furious.However, Corentin did not respond at all."Do you really care about Ash if you're doing this? If she learned that her parents were killed by you, how much pain would she feel and how deeply would she hate you?" Beth felt both furious and in pain.Marshall no longer wanted to speak to Corentin anymore because he noticed the woman was walking toward them with murderous intent in her eyes.He hurriedly held Beth's hand. "Let's go!"Both of them ran out of the chemical plant. The assassin simply walked out of there in an unhurried manner. Not long after, two miserable screams could be heard coming from outside.Corentin walked out and saw the couple, who was still breathing, lying in a puddle of blood.The assassin was standing next to them. Blood was still dripping from the knife in her hand. It was a terrifyin
Corentin not only notified Anne but Jeremy as well.When they rushed to the scene, they saw Marshall and Beth lying neatly on the ground, as well as a woman whose neck had been slashed. Corentin was sitting in the car with his head hung and his long legs on the ground. His body and his arms were covered in blood. There was no way to distinguish where the wounds were.The first thing Jeremy did was to check on Marshall and Beth, but he found their bodies had long gone cold, and their pulses had already stopped."Dad! Mom!" Jeremy has a terrified expression. He could not believe it, and his eyes immediately got teary. "Why? How did this happen?"Anne was not willing to believe it as well. She went up to them to check for their vital signs. They truly have died."It's this assassin who captured them. When I rushed over, she killed both of them. This wouldn't have happened if I had agreed with Tommy's request…" Corentin was heavy-hearted.Anne asked, "What request?""Send you to him
Just when she had no idea what she should do, Corentin, who was next to her, said, "Let's go. Don't let Ash get suspicious."However, Jeremy did not move. He was so dazed that he looked like he was numbed. Clearly, he was too saddened. "I want to be alone."Anne and Corentin understood. Both his parents were murdered, so how could he be calm?"Why don't I stay here to keep you company?" Anne was worried."I'm fine," Jeremy said flatly.Therefore, they left him there alone.Anne left in Corentin's car. Jeremy's lonely figure as he stood in front of the tombstones could be seen outside the car window as they drove past him.If Jeremy had been so beaten by the news, Ashlynn would be much worse. They could not imagine the consequences.Just like Corentin said, they absolutely could not let Ashlynn know for the sake of the child in her belly…Corentin went to the company while Anne went to the mansion.After all, it would be too strange for them to return together.Ashlynn woul
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