Anthony was born with an enticingly handsome look and towering figure; his majestic aura completely took the attention away from Bianca.Everyone in the comment section was asking about him and wondering how he was better looking than the idols.A group of women banded together to find out about Anthony, and someone came forward to explain that he was the founder of Archduke Group and the eldest grandson of the founder of Marwood Group, Anthony Marwood.Just as Anne tried to go through all the comments, there was a sudden error with the webpage, and when she tried to refresh the page, everything had vanished into thin air, including the video and the comments."What did you see?" Sarah asked."Everything is gone. Anthony has probably blocked them all," Anne said.No one in the press would dare to spread rumors regarding Anthony, and that was the power of capitalism.He did not need to waste a single penny, and all it took would be a simple phone call."Bianca is probably disapp
Anne did not feel like working, so she paced back and forth between the department and the bathroom.After making over ten rounds to the point where her colleagues were starting to be suspicious, she finally saw the door to the meeting room moving.The door flew open, and Anthony stepped outside with a hand in his pocket and went straight to the elevator.Anne immediately went to follow him.She could not talk to Anthony in the Marwood Group, as she had already been the center of gossip at the moment.Anne watched as the number display went down and turned to head toward another elevator. She tapped on the elevator button anxiously and waited.Just as the elevator door opened, someone grabbed her by the shoulder from behind and Tommy pulled her into his office."What are you doing?" Anne pulled away and tried to leave. She had no time to waste, but Tommy insisted on standing in her way. "Whatever you need to say, wait. I am busy!""Over what? You are just going to see Anthony,"
She could only guess that he had been waiting for her."You looked desperate, so I figured you were looking for me."She pursed her lips at the realization that Anthony was onto her every move.'I thought he was in the meeting? Why would he know that I was walking back and forth to the bathroom?' she thought. Without time to consider, she blurted out, "Are you okay?"He sneered. "So you are here to pay your respect, hm?"Her eyes darted away. "I will cut to the chase if you don't want me to at least ask how you are doing. I wanted to talk to you about something... Can you restore my citizenship?""Why?"Anne froze at his question. "What do you mean? The truth has come out, and we have nothing to do with your mother's death. Shouldn't you let us go already?""Nothing to do with it, huh?" He stared at her with a mysterious look."Yeah! It was your…Ron was the one who kept chasing after my mom, and she didn't accept it. Ron himself admitted to it! You can't just keep tormenting
It was no wonder that Anthony realized that Nigel had sold a house to her right away. He had an apartment here as well.Anne felt as shaken as she would if she saw Anthony eating fast food by the street.She wanted to ignore it and leave, but a noise from the balcony startled her into looking back.Anthony was leaning against the chair, and the glass in his hand slipped onto the ground, shattering into pieces. Meanwhile, he seemed completely relaxed with his head tilted to the side, his eyes closed and his face pale.'Did he pass out? Can I pretend like I didn't see him?' she thought.She could not.No matter how much she feared and resented Anthony, he was still the father of her children. However, she could not simply call out to him as well, and calling Bianca was not an option either, or Bianca would question how Anne came to find out where Anthony was.The only person whom Anne knew the contact number of and would not have to worry about words getting out would be Xander, b
"Why aren't you leaving?"She turned around and glared at him. "Can I go through your door?""You can't."She stared daggers at him. She was far too traumatized to go back the way she climbed over, so she did not want to do it all over again. "Who did you think I came all the way here for? What is it going to cost you to just let me use your door? Your life?""I just saved you."Anne was rendered speechless."I haven't eaten." Anthony closed his eyes lazily.She scowled and wondered if he was asking her to cook for him.Anne contemplated the options before her, knowing perfectly well that Anthony would not have said such a thing if he was not commanding her. If she did not wish to go through the fences again, she would have to cook for him to get the opportunity to leave."...Sure, what do you have here? I can cook."She went into the kitchen to prepare a meal for Anthony, but as there was nothing in the refrigerator, he had to order someone to deliver fresh ingredients.'If
Anne came to and hurried over to stop him from leaving. "Why do you insist on making me stay? I want to go home.""I'm not in the mood, so don't test me." Anthony narrowed his eyes dangerously."You're not in the mood, but I have to be?" she questioned in confusion. She could not understand why Anthony could not send her away to feel better if he resented her so much.He glared at her as he grabbed her by the shoulder and shoved her into the room."You…!" Forced to enter the room, Anne stumbled inside.Anthony then proceeded to ignore her and went into the bathroom.Anne stood still, not knowing what to do. She desperately wanted to leave but did not have the courage to disobey him. In the end, she figured that the least she could do was to leave the room.Feeling uncomfortable at the sound of the water running inside the bathroom, she turned to leave and went outside, pacing back and forth in the living room as though that would help her find a way to leave.She eventually too
She called out to Anthony. "Hey, take your medicine. Kathryn brought them here for you."Anthony did not respond as though he was deeply asleep.Anne stared at his perfect features and was amazed by how cold and dangerous he seemed even when he was asleep.She lowered her voice and said, "Snow White, here's your apple."Anthony's eyes opened abruptly.She fell backward and landed on the ground but immediately crawled back up before pointing at the nightstand. "Kathryn brought you your medicine.""Are you sure that's not poisoned?" he asked calmly.She rubbed at her nose and stood by the side. "I... I was just joking around."Without another word, Anthony sat up and swallowed the pill without having to drink any water.Anne had thought that Anthony would be offended by her joke but was relieved that he was not. Still, she was terrified and confused as to why he would not wake up when she was asking properly."Um. Can I leave now?" she asked gingerly.He leaned back against th
She had a habit of holding onto the triplets when she slept, so she must have mistaken Anthony for her children in her sleep.Realizing that she had wrapped one leg around Anthony's, so she immediately moved it away. Anne shot a glance at Anthony, who was still sleeping and slowly backed away from Anthony's embrace.She was sweating profusely by the time she got out of bed, and as soon as her feet touched the ground, she darted off.Anthony opened his eyes when he heard the door closing.Anne did not stop until she arrived at her own apartment, like she was running from something. After grabbing her phone, she left the apartment and did not look at the phone until she was in the car.She scowled when she noticed that there were three missed calls from Bianca.Why would Bianca be looking for her?She then realized that since Anthony had been gone the whole night, Bianca was surely searching everywhere for him.'Where was Anthony's phone? I think it was on the table on the balcon
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