Anne knew that it was no accident and everything happened for a reason, which was why she had to cut all ties with Lucas.She could not tell anyone what had truly happened because she did not have the courage to do so. Nothing would change even if the others found out because no one could overpower Anthony. In the end, she would only come to hurt herself."Dad, I will settle things between Lucas and me.""Are you really going to give up on a man that great? I thought you liked him?" Nigel tried to convince her that it was best for her to get married since Anthony had his eyes on her.Anne lowered her gaze. "Everyone has to do something they don't want to at some point in their lives..."Nigel knew the feeling. He was once in a difficult position as well, causing him to abandon Sarah and their daughter, whom he did not know about.His decision had twisted their paths in life, and he had lost countless nights of sleep whenever he recalled what Sarah told him about the way Anne was
Lucas was waiting for her in his office.When they finally saw one another, it felt like a lifetime had passed."I'm sorry for worrying you, but I'm fine now," Anne said.Lucas approached her to give her a hug.Anne panicked and took a few steps back. "Let's not contact one another ever again. Nothing is ever going to happen between us."He halted in shock. "Why?""We are not right for each other.""It's too odd a reason to turn me down." Lucas refused to accept."I just don't think I should get married after giving it some thought. I'm sorry, but that's all..." Anne turned to leave, and Lucas went to stand in her way."Why, exactly? Make yourself clear!""I realized that Anthony was the first one I thought of when I was in danger. I realized that I felt something different for him. I can't be with you while I have feelings for him." Anne was horrified by the idea that Lucas would mention the children because everything would be over if he did. "I'm sorry, Mr. Newman. I've wr
Anthony stopped and turned around as he stared her down intimidatingly. "Lucas Newman is standing ten meters away from us. Have you figured out what you are going to do? Hm?"Anne stood frozen, trying to catch her breath as she stared into the distance.She knew that Anthony was telling the truth, and she had not forgotten about what he had said on the phone before.Lucas would not give up based on the words she said inside the school, and he would come looking for an explanation.Anthony had anticipated that.Anne took a deep breath and walked closer before stopping right in front of Anthony. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her lips against his, all the while moving as gently as though she was truly kissing the man she loved.Anthony wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer to deepen the kiss.In the distance, Lucas stared at the two as he clenched his fists. His chest felt heavy and as the look in his eyes slowly turned from shock to indifference
"I'll wait for you in the Royal Mansion, then.""Sure. Don't wait up."Bianca left the office wondering if what she said would raise any suspicion within Anthony.If Anne was not with Anthony, it was very likely that she was with another man, and once Anthony saw Anne for who she really was, he would no longer be interested in her.Anthony did not seem to care at all when Anne was abducted.Bianca had mentioned long ago that Anne was merely Anthony's plaything, and she meant nothing to him.As soon as Bianca left, Anthony made a phone call to command his men. "Go to the area she lived in to see if she's there!"He hung up and narrowed his eyes dangerously as he thought to himself, 'Anne Vallois, you better stay in line!'Anthony's bodyguard snuck into the residential building and went to the fifth floor to knock on Anne's door. There was no response, and when he tried to knock harder, there was still nothing but silence.The bodyguard took out a pocket knife to pick the lock.
Tommy lifted an eyebrow without a word."Alright. It's late. I'm going to sleep now.""I've been worried about you for the whole week and this is how you treat me?" He scowled gloomily.She looked at him in surprise. "How exactly am I treating you? I'm just stating a fact.""Let's catch up next time." He turned and left.Anne went to lock her door and lay down in her own room, not daring to go back to the sixth floor as she feared that Anthony might pay her a sudden visit.Deciding that she would head back upstairs the next morning, she touched the scar on her back and realized it was no longer painful to lay on her back.She had shown Tommy her arm and neck, knowing that if he initiated it, he would see the scar on her back and realize that her disappearance had something to do with Anthony, as kidnappers could not possibly cause such scars.As for the 'kidnappers', Anthony would handle everything, and no one would doubt anything she said.Tommy went back into his car thought
He was acting suspicious.In the morning, Nigel said, "I need to head out for a business trip this afternoon.""Again?""I've just moved my operation there, so I have to head over from time to time.""Where to? For how long?""To Louxville, for three to four days."Dorothy did not question him any further and said gently, "I will help organize your belongings later, then.""Just let the servants do it.""I'm your wife. It's my job," she said.In the afternoon, Nigel returned home and his assistant helped to carry his luggage into the car, before the two left together.Dorothy immediately called Bianca. "Check to see if your dad is really going on a business trip in Louxville.""It's not his first business trip. Stop second-guessing him.""Bianca, I won't know what's happening if he's not around. He does go on business trips all the time, but do you know that he hung up on his phone last night in the study room as soon as I walked in? Why? He must be doing something behind m
"A bit.""How's the weather in Louxville? Be careful not to catch a cold.""I won't. I'm going to go now." Nigel hung up.Furious, Dorothy shouted, "Heard that? He didn't mention that he wasn't in Louxville! Why would he lie? Why?"Bianca was just as angry as Dorothy was.The fact that Nigel had gone to see Sarah was not only a betrayal toward Dorothy, but also a betrayal toward Bianca."I knew that something was wrong with your dad ever since we came to Luton. Well? That's why!" Dorothy gritted her teeth. "And this is just what we know so far from looking into it. God knows what's there that we don't know!"Bianca evaluated the situation, knowing that she could not allow Nigel to be with Sarah, otherwise, he might abandon Dorothy and her. She could not accept seeing her family destroyed and taken apart."Mom, there's something that I haven't told you out of fear that you would get hurt, but I don't want to keep you in the dark anymore," Bianca blurted out. "Back when Sarah was
She knew that Nigel had not forgotten as well.At night, Nigel sent Sarah back to her hotel and stopped outside the door for her own safety."Aren't you coming in for a drink?" Sarah asked. "Anne is not around, so can you just keep me company in her place?"Nigel hesitated, and Sarah pulled him into her room, closing the door behind them.She took out two glasses and poured wine into them at the bar table, and Nigel went to set his briefcase to sit down.He felt uncomfortable that Sarah had sat down next to him, he wanted to move away, but did not want to appear like he was avoiding her as Sarah seemed like she really just wanted to talk and drink.They clicked glasses and the crisp sound echoed throughout the room. He drank his wine and felt the burning sensation down his throat.Sarah observed Nigel and felt more and more drawn to him. She turned around sorrowfully and said, "I wonder when I can see Anne and share a meal with her. I would be happy to just see her...""I was g