Anne's body was stiff, and the beating of her heart was heavy and uneasy. Just when she was about to suffocate, she heard the voice of Anthony, "Pour me a cup of coffee." Anne was stunned. Was he speaking to her? Ah yes, she and Anthony were the only ones in the office, and Anthony would never do such a thing himself. "I'm... not professional." "Then find a way to make it professional," Anthony said ruthlessly. Anne turned around and left the office to pour him coffee. She was no stranger to the pantry. She had used it before. There were water dispensers and a variety of tea, coffee, and coffee machines. There were ground coffee beans in the refrigerator. Anne had not made coffee herself, but she had seen her coworkers make coffee many times before. Filtering the coffee, adding creamers and sugar, and finally stirring. She sniffed the edge of the cup with her nose. It was quite fragrant. When she went to the office with coffee, Anne turned her head to the left
Anne hesitated slightly. When she walked out of the company building after she got off work, she saw a familiar vehicle waiting there in the distance. Lucas got out of the car and did not seem to avoid anyone deliberately. He was standing beside the car, and he looked at her with a smile. Anne walked over. "Why are you here?" "I was just passing by." Anne smiled. She doubted that, but she did not say anything. Anne sat in the co-pilot seat and buckled her seat belt. He handed her a box. "I went on a business trip two days ago, and I bought it because I thought it looked good." Anne was not used to being given gifts. She felt uncomfortable for a while and said, "Don't give me gifts. I can't repay your help to me." "Actually, you are already paying me back when you promised to eat together." Lucas started the car, and the car drove into the traffic. Anne understood. Lucas still liked her. When the box was opened, there was a bracelet inside. It was exquisite and b
Lucas answered. "I did." "What about it?" "I told her that I had someone I liked. After I went back, I told Joanne that I liked men, which scared her a lot." Anne was surprised. "Don't you care about your reputation? Besides, you are a principal. If you were known to be gay, how much would it affect you? I don't discriminate, it's just scary." "Nah, that's not going to happen." Anne laughed. She could imagine how shocked Joanne was at that time. The car stopped outside the community, and they got out of the car. Anne asked, "Why are you parking here?" "I'll walk in with you," Lucas said. Anne understood what he was thinking. "Romantic, aren't you?" "If you think so." Lucas turned her face and saw Anne's sweet smile on her face. He could not hold back and grabbed her little hand and tightened it so she could not let go. Anne's heart was beating wildly, she tried to struggle a little, but she stopped moving in the end. Just like that, she was dragged by Lucas to the
It could help decrease the nanny's workload as well. "Anne." Anne's footsteps froze suddenly, and when she turned around, she saw Joanne approaching. Her mind was blank for a moment. Why was Lucas's mother here? "Isn't it surprising? I'm also surprised that you actually coaxed my son to marry you. I'm here to ask you, what should I do as a mother? To agree or disagree?" Last night, Joanne waited until Lucas returned and asked him about how the date went. She was not very happy with the answer she got. Anne was speechless. "Anne, you have sons. In the future, if your son finds a woman like you, will you accept it?" Joanne asked back. Anne summoned the courage and said, "As long as they like her, I will accept it." "You accept it because they are still young now." Joanne was simply annoyed. "My son is just in love with you because you are pretty. Why else would he like you? Don't even get me started on the gossip around you and your mother…" Even if Anne respected Lucas
After hanging up the phone, Anne realized she only had her parents as family members. However, Sarah was in Santa Nila, and Nigel had his own family. Sarah could come, and if Nigel did, would he bring his family members with him? Would he bring Anthony? If Nigel came alone, it would just embarrass him. After thinking about it, Anne could only sigh. Well, if Nigel's whole family came, so be it. She gave Nigel a call. "Who do you want to go with me?" Nigel asked her on the phone. "Whoever you want to bring with you." "Do you mind if I take my family members with me? Don't worry. They won't cause trouble. When you get engaged and get married, we will find a way for your mother to return," Nigel said. "Okay." Anne hesitated and asked, "Anthony...will he go too?" "I'll let Bianca tell him about this. It depends on him, but don't worry." "Okay." Anne walked around the room after the call. She was excited. Was she really going to get married? Was she free? She
Anne went to the hotel to try the temporary ID card that she had obtained before, and it really worked. Anthony really set her free... She had not told Sarah about her and Lucas. Having said that, the feeling of not being able to return here must feel very bad. Maybe she should give her a call. After getting off work, Anne took the subway home. When she got downstairs, she received a call from Lucas. While answering the call, she went upstairs. Anne asked, "I've just got home. How about you? When will the work end? Is everything okay?" "I had dinner with the people from the Education Bureau and got out to give you a call." Anne smiled. "What a hardworking principal you are." "I'll see you when it's over." "Don't, go home early and go to bed when it's over, don't overwork yourself." Anne sat on the sofa with her legs stretched out. Lucas chuckled. "Got it." The two of them chatted for a while and then hung up. Anne lay on the sofa and stretched, not wanting t
Anthony pressed his hand on her shoulder hard, and his black eyes stared at her, sharp and fierce. Anne was so frightened that she gasped for breath, and her body trembled. She was waiting for Anthony to hurt her. She was very scared, but she bit her lip, for fear that she would say something to beg for mercy... Just as she was about to faint, the hand on her shoulder was released, and the pressure on her body disappeared. Then Anthony left, and the door slammed shut. Anne lay upright on the sofa, and she collapsed. There was cold sweat on his forehead. She won. Anthony let her go. When she came back to her senses, she hurriedly found her mobile phone, checked Anthony's location, and saw that he had already left. Anne sat on the ground with lingering fears, leaning against the sofa with her back softly. As long as she fought Anthony this time, he will be better to her in the future... Anthony returned to the Archduke Group. Oliver, who was working overtime a
Lucas squeezed her face lightly with doting eyes and then turned around to get into the car. Anne's face was burning. She watched Lucas's car leave. She would not tell Lucas what happened last night. Anyway, it was nothing, so why talk about it? Anne went upstairs in a good mood, took her bag and mobile phone, and went to work. Friday was coming soon. Nigel called and said, "Be casual, don't be nervous." "Dad, I'm not nervous. It's just a meal." Anne laughed. Nigel was a little embarrassed when her daughter saw through him. "I can't bear to..." He was unwilling to let her daughter go so quickly. They had only known each other for such little time! However, there was no other way. This was her only choice, to avoid Anthony and get rid of him. Anne could understand his mood. "It's okay, Dad, we are all in Luton anyway. I can see you anytime you want. Besides, it's just a meal. We're not married yet..." "We'll see what the Newmans say then," Nigel reluctantly s
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