She did not know when Anthony had left and because there were not many windows in the study room, she felt like his scent was still lingering in the air.Every time after they were intimate, she felt as though she had survived hell.She wondered if this meant that Anthony would spare the Pinnacle after this and was in despair at the same time because she had promised herself to not be physically involved with Anthony anymore.Just as she was absorbed in her thoughts, she heard knocking on the door.Thinking that it was Anthony, she hastily picked up the pillows on the ground and covered herself, before cowering behind it.When Bianca stepped inside, she saw Anne's pale back with marks all across her skin.Her expression darkened as she looked at the pillows and clothes on the ground and turned to glare at Anne with resentment.Anne had not expected Bianca to walk in. She paled and her hands on the pillow started to tremble in embarrassment.Without a word, Bianca turned heels a
'If that's the case, why would Anthony touch me, in the Royal Mansion no less?' She thought, 'I guess he is just sick in the head like that!'She struggled to move her heavy feet toward the Marwood Group to work, feeling glad that she had taken her clothes off ahead of time, or her clothes would have been all ruined by now.She paid close attention to the news throughout the day and in the afternoon, a new update was released concerning the incident that happened in the Pinnacle Academy, after further investigation, it seemed as though the parents of the student who committed suicide had made false accusation because they missed their daughter too much. The parents were given a lecture and the situation was considered resolved just like that, as though everything was just a play.The burden on Anne's chest was lifted, but at the same time, she was terrified by just how powerful Anthony was in Luton.Anne also paid attention to any news about Michelle, and Michelle's collaboration w
Tommy dodge the trash can that was thrown at him and ran toward the elevator, only to watch the door shut right before his eyes.Anne sighed a breath of relief inside the elevator, thinking, 'that was close. He almost caught up. That guy is definitely a psychopath!'Tommy's face twisted as he panted. After a while, he looked up at the surveillance camera above him as though he was staring at someone on the other end of the camera.Just then, Anthony was behind his office desk and to his left was the screen of his computer with the Marwood Group's surveillance feed.He had witnessed everything that had happened next to the elevator and Tommy took one last glance at the camera, before stepping into the elevator.Anthony looked away from the screen with a mysterious look on his face.Anne had wanted to go to Lucas's apartment to visit her children, but refrained in the end.What happened the night before had taken a toll on her body and after a whole day of work, she was desperate
Anne wanted to stay in her apartment even when Sarah managed to buy a bigger home. It was not the worst to cut ties with the Marwood Family, because she knew that she wouldn't be able to stand idly by if anything happened to Sarah."By the way, how are things between you and Lucas?" Sarah asked, "I thought he really likes you?"Anne knew that Sarah had heard from Lucas's mother. "We aren't right for each other, so we aren't in touch anymore.""Why not? He is the principal and the future director of the Pinnacle Academy. He is confident and gentle, definitely the best candidate for a husband.""He's too busy and I don't like that," Anne said, thinking that this ought to be a convincing excuse."You silly girl." Sarah said with disapproval. "You won't find a career-focused man who's not busy. The busier he is, the more successful he gets and the better your life would be. Do you plan on marrying a man who just stays home and does nothing?"Anne might have considered what Sarah was
Anne simply kept quiet because she had no other choice other than trying to escape."Does Anthony hate us that much?" Sarah had lost her appetite and an idea came up as she looked at Anne. "Anne, the next time he lays his hands on you, ask for something. If you can't have him, you ought to at least get something back."Anne was once again reminded how different she was from Sarah."I know that you are proud and can't do that, but if you don't have any money, you won't get anywhere..."Sarah wanted to keep lecturing her, but Anne stood up and said, "I'm going to work."Sarah stared at the door closing before her with a dark expression, thinking to herself, 'what a stubborn girl she is!'Anne went into the subway, feeling drained both physically and mentally.'How can she even suggest that I ask for something in return?' She thought. 'I'd consider myself lucky that Anthony doesn't kill me on the spot if I do that!'Anthony had always known exactly what to do to take full control
Chloe grinned from ear to ear."Mama, come watch us win Daddy!" Charlie shouted."Mama, come!" Chris' face was flushed from the excitement.The two did not dare to take their eyes off the screen, so Anne could tell how much they were struggling, on the other hand, Lucas sat on the couch with his legs crossed and glanced at Anne. "We will be done soon."Anne chuckled, "Carry on. I will watch."She then took a seat on the couch and watched the intensive boxing contest on the television, while Chloe fed the fruits to her brothers and Lucas.She fed them one by one, before offering another piece to her mother again.In the end, Chris and Charlie won, and Lucas managed to make it look as though he did not intentionally lose.Anne had made some coffee for him and he got up. "Let's go to the balcony. You kids carry on."There were chairs and a table on the balcony, so they sat down and admired the night view of the city."I've never played video games with them before," she said wit
Chris stood next to them and said, "I'm curious.""Me, too," Chloe added."In the Archduke Group," Anne said, thinking that there was no need in hiding where their father worked, since they did not know that Anthony was their father, what she did not know was the the triplets had their own plan.The next day, the children arrived back at the apartment on the school bus. When they noticed that the nanny was not by the entrance, they shot one another a look and instantly darted to the other direction as fast as they could.They blended in with the crowd and peered at their surroundings curiously, all the while being shielded by the adults around them and the masks on their faces.A taxi stopped by the road not far from them. Before the customer who got out had the chance to shut the door, the triplets darted into the car.The customer was shocked, especially because the triplets were not accompanied by any adults, but shut the door anyway.The driver turned around in confusion. "W
Seeing how the other two receptionists were still fawning over the triplets, she lowered her voice and tried to warn them. "Hey..."The others didn't hear her and did not notice that something was wrong until Anthony was close enough. They turned around and stood up abruptly, with their bowed.With the receptionist out of the way, Anthony spotted the triplets.Though the triplets had no intention in acknowledging Anthony as their father, they were still slightly excited and all tensed at the sight of Anthony like three anxious little penguins.Anthony stilled for a moment, before walking over to them.The triplets looked up at their father and greeted him with unison. "Hello!""What are you doing here?" He asked expressionlessly."We are lost!" Charlie said."Can you send us home?" Chris requested."Mama can't find us." Chloe sobbed as she looked at Anthony.Anthony scowled, failing to see how that was any of his concern.Three minutes later, the triplets found themselves 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