While Anne was still waiting, the waiter came over. "Hello, would you like to get the bill now?" Anne's face reddened as she said, "Oh… wait for a while. She went to the washroom." "You mean the customer who came with you? She has left." "What?" Not until now did Anne realize that she had been played by Michelle. Michelle claimed to have a stomachache to run away! Now that Anne was left here alone, she had to pay the bill. "How much?" "The total is 12,356 dollars, and after rounding off, it's 12,350 dollars." Anne was speechless. Her hand stiffened as she looked at the dishes on the table. "So expensive…" "Mainly, it was this bottle of wine," the staff said. "I didn't drink it."The staff smiled without saying anything.Anne knew that this was not an excuse not to pay. However, paying ten thousand dollars for a meal would make her heart bleed! "If… if I don't pay, what would happen?" "We will call the police." Anne took a deep breath and tilted her head. She t
"Refuse to pay?" Anthony asked calmly. The look in his eyes was unreadable. "Yeah! She wore cheap clothes, came here to eat, and refused to pay. How bold! After all, we're one of the finest restaurants in Luton. The poor would want to try once before they die!" the manager said with emotion. Anthony walked in expressionlessly. The manager said, "Mr. Marwood, your room is this way…" Yet, Anthony did not seem to have heard him and kept walking. He had one hand in his pocket and the other hand pulled out a chair to sit down. He then looked Anne in the face.Anne compressed her lips, and her head slightly tilted to avoid meeting his eyes. The manager was quick to realize something between Anne and Anthony. If not, he would not have become the manager. He was terrified and thought inwardly, 'Could it be that they know one another?' ‘However, her clothes are so…’ "How much does she have to pay?" Anthony asked in a low voice. "Well… no! She did not owe us anything. She di
Michelle smirked. It was good that Anne knew her place. Anne had better leave quickly and not disturb her reunion with Anthony! "Did I give you permission to leave?" Anthony's voice sounded. Anne's body stiffened, and she had no choice but to sit down again. The table was set for two. Therefore, if Anne did not leave, Michelle had to leave. Michelle had to keep her smile and uttered, "I asked Anne out today. I had some errands to run just now. I came back to get the bill. Unexpectedly, I bumped into you." In fact, Michelle came back to witness how embarrassing Anne would be. "I'm leaving now, Anthony. Let's catch up again next time." "Mm-hmm." Michelle was not asked to stay. After she turned, her face darkened. However, before she left, she paid the bill. Since Michelle had paid for the meal, Anne owed Anthony nothing. She had eaten her fill, but as long as Anthony had not given her permission to leave, she dared not leave. She sat on the chair as she felt like
Michelle did enlarge her eyes. Her eyes were not big enough for the camera. Anne's words touched Michelle on the raw. "Did you bribe Dr. Carlson? If this goes public, it will take its toll on your career," Anne said. "You!" Michelle was fuming with rage as she pointed at Anne, uttering, "I'll now ask the clinic to fire you! I don't mind not being a celebrity. My parents are loaded anyway!" She then stormed out of the room. Anne frowned slightly and realized that Michelle came prepared. "You must fire Anne Vallois!" Michelle shouted outside. The director came over, and the nurses stood around. "What is wrong?" the director asked. "Anne was slandering me. You must fire her! I’m not gonna let her get away with it!" Michelle huffed. "What happened?" asked the director as he darted a glance at Anne, who was standing aside silently. "As I said, she slandered me. Can you hear me?" Michelle mocked. "Anne, apologize to the client!" The director was indiscriminate. Mich
"Anne, if you try to play tricks behind my back, you will be dead." Anne felt her scalp go numb and chill. "I know, but what I said is true. Michelle went to the clinic and gave me a hard time. She pushed the director to fire me, so I had to leave. You can…" Before she could finish, Anthony hung up coldly and bluntly. Anne did not know if what she said worked. She pretended to sound weak and scared, like a victim for years. While Anthony was the cruel sadist. She felt somewhat unsettled… Therefore,when her phone rang again, she was so scared that her phone almost fell. It was an unknown number. She answered, "Hello?" "I'm the HR from Aesthetic Clinic. I have called you a few times, and you finally answered. Why haven’t you come to work?" Anne was confused. Wasn't she fired yesterday? "Got it, I will go there in the afternoon." After hanging up, Anne saw that there were a few missed calls from the clinic before Anthony’s call. After lunch, she went to work, and o
Anne raised her head tearfully. "I… I am having menstrual cramps... It’s killing me…" Seeing Anne clutching her stomach, Lucia said, "Is it that serious? Would you like to take sick leave to see a doctor?" Another colleague standing behind, Zelda, sneered, "What an interesting conversation I'm hearing here! To take sick leave for menstrual cramps? I'm also on my period, and yet you don't see me taking leave, do you?" "Hey, don't you think that's a little too harsh?" Lucia lowered her voice with a frown. "Am I wrong? You're now telling me every woman that has menstrual cramps should take sick leave?" "Can't you see how much pain she is in?" "Well, she's not going to die, is she?" Zelda snorted. Anne knew that Zelda was close to that fired director, and she must be upset when that director got dismissed. Hands on the wall, she stood up with difficulty and uttered, "I'm fine..." After that, she left the washroom. Having menstrual cramps was the best reason she could give
"Today is the first day!" Chris said happily. "Fourteen days to go. We still need to wait for a long time..." Chloe said. Nancy grabbed their chubby hands and said, "Let's wait together. Mama will definitely come back. She is working hard there, so let's work hard together here, okay?" "Sure!" Anne was restless all day, and she was worried about Chloe, even though Nancy said that she had gotten better now. As their mother, she still felt worried as long as she was not by their side.When the children were in good health, they still could force themselves to calm down. If they had fallen sick, would they have held themselves back from crying? She would get worried about the children even when they tripped. Her distress would only be more self-explanatory since Chloe was sick now. As soon as she got home, Anne immediately video-called Nancy. However, as soon as the call was made, she hung up immediately as if she was afraid of something. Could she video call her kids i
Anne was much calmer than she used to be. She walked toward Mr. Zabinski, who was slightly stunned. Mr. Zabinski thought that Anne was Anthony's woman. Why was Anthony telling her to accompany him instead? He was bewildered, but he did not say anything. After sitting down, Anne poured wine for Mr. Zabinski. "No, no, I'll do it myself." Mr. Zabinski took the wine and poured it for himself. He also poured Anne a glass. It was not the first time Anthony had pushed Anne into a group of men, but Mr. Zabinski was the first one who did not molest her. She could not help but take a closer look at Mr. Zabinski, only to find that he looked familiar.After thinking about it, she remembered that she had seen him on TV. Of course, Anthony’s friends would not be ordinary.Obviously, Mr. Zabinski was afraid of Anthony and behaved well toward her. Nonetheless, that was not Anthony's intention. Anthony had hoped Anne would get humiliated instead. Anne and Mr. Zabinski clinked glass
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