Ashlynn wondered, "Who would attack a comatose person? Was it necessary? After all, the chance of him waking up was very small, wasn't it?"As if she were enlightened, Anne thought Ashlynn was right. What happened was simply illogical… She wanted to tell Ashlynn something about Corentin, but fearing that she was being monitored, she deliberately said, "Wait a minute, let me check if anyone outside is eavesdropping. Before this, Anthony had also installed a monitoring application on my phone, controlling my words and actions. It was terrible..."Anne deliberately made noises, opening and closing the door.During this time, the light switch in Ashlynn's mind also seemed to be turned on and off. Installing a monitoring application on her phone?Was Anne secretly hinting at her something? Then, Anne said, "Someone's here. Let's talk about this later.""Alright." The call ended. Ashlynn stared at her phone. Did Corentin bug her phone?She did not continue using her phone,
Salvatore was a monster, a ruffian, with endless energy.How could he have heart disease?"Could it be that it was not a congenital heart disease?" Anne suspected. "He's not the real Corentin, nor does Salvatore have heart disease, so this is the only possibility. Perhaps…you can check whether the previous Corentin had such illnesses or not." "Alright. I'll find a way to tell you any strange things I find," Ashlynn said."Please be careful." After hanging up the call, Ashlynn thanked the shopkeeper and left the pet store. On the surface, she seemed to wander casually on the streets, but she was actually hoping to bump into a pharmacy.Ashlynn looked around and noticed a pharmacy not far away. Then, she adjusted her mood and headed over. After entering the pharmacy, she walked around the health supplements section. Soon, a shopkeeper asked, "Is there anything I can help you with?""I'll take this." Ashlynn chose a bottle of vitamin C, then asked hesitantly, "Do you have bir
"No," Ashlynn answered without hesitation. Corentin held her hand in the dark. "We went to the movies together before. Do you remember what movie it was?"Seeing that he had changed the subject, Ashlynn was relieved and answered, "I don't.""Romance."With the hint, Ashlynn was forced to remember the romance movie.After finishing the movie and returning home, her adoptive parents were killed in the fire, and the house was burned to the ground. All she really remembered was Corentin's ruthlessness while everything else had watered down and disappeared.There was no love at all. She initially thought they were saving each other, but that life turned into a joke."In crime films, the criminals can never be the protagonist. That's not morally allowed." Ashlynn looked at the big screen. The criminal tricked the women into his house, then killed them, burying their bodies in his backyard."Indeed. The rules of the world are determined by the strong," Corentin added. Ashlynn rem
Ashlynn felt no tenderness, only eeriness.The man in front of her was simply sick to the core! "As I said, I want you to have my child. Don't do this again, or I'll be upset." Corentin's expression was gloomy.His 'upset' was not losing his temper like ordinary people, but he would kill someone.Ashlynn knew him too well. "But…Elder Lloyd won't agree to it." Ashlynn made an excuse. She did not want to have Corentin's child, nor did she want the child to have such a father.What would happen when the child grew up? Would he be the same as Corentin?That was simply terrifying! "Don't worry. He'll surely want my child," Corentin said, "because it's what I want."The latter sentence was very strange.Ashlynn did not dare to refute at all, and her body trembled slightly.Corentin kissed her soft lips. "Don't you think we're like a couple who are rekindling their relationship? If we have children, it'll be even better."Ashlynn closed her eyes in despair, clutching her finge
They only knew that Nigel was their boss.Anne happened to be standing next to the platform. The worker standing on it was laying a wall, and he greeted Anne.When the worker saw Mr. Walker's hinting gaze, he immediately kicked out the steel pipe under his feet. The steel pipe rolled down from above, aiming straight at Anne's head.Anne heard the sound and looked up, just to find the tip of the steel pipe falling straight to her face.With this angle and height, the steel pipe could pierce directly through her face──"Ms. Vallois, watch out!"Mr. Walker's reminder was too late. Anne realized what was happening, but her body froze as if it had not received the signal from her brain.Something horrific was going to happen, and it was a matter of life or death.Suddenly, a figure next to Anne jumped over, hugging Anne's shoulders, and took her to the side.Clink-clank!The steel pipe fell to the ground.Anne turned to look at Anthony, still in shock.Mr. Walker ran over to s
"Corentin does everything with a purpose. Even if Mr. Faye woke up, it wouldn't have affected his status as the heir.""Who the hell would it be? I just don't get it." Anne was distressed. "With Dad's death, there'll be a slimmer chance of me knowing anything that had happened between him and the Lloyd family. Or did Dad's death have something to do with the Lloyd family? So, was it Cory? But he's Cory's son…is it possible?""That depends," Anthony said, "it's not uncommon for father and son to turn against each other.""You think it's suspicious too?" Anne asked."Corentin has a surgical scar on his chest, and it's probably to fool others," Anthony said.Anne was shocked by Anthony's profound insights. "Was it to ensure Salvatore resembled Corentin more?""Corentin himself had heart disease. " "I didn't find out about that." Just as Anne said that, she saw Anthony glancing at her, and she could not help complaining inside, "Yes, I'm not as powerful as you. Okay?""Only t
The three little ones ran out of the mansion, huffing when they walked down the stairs with their short legs. Anne turned around. As if she had just remembered something, she said. "By the way, I'm bringing the children to my mom's. I'll send them back tomorrow."She could not care less whether Bianca was staying here or not. Then, Anne carried the triplets into the car one by one in front of Anthony. The triplets even looked out from the car window and waved at him. "Bye-bye!"Anthony's face turned really gloomy as he watched the car leave, and he was also exuding a terrifying aura!Bianca asked gently, "Anthony, let's go in. Let's have dinner first, and I'll play the piano for you after. I recently wrote a piece, and I really want you to listen to it. You're the first to hear it!"Now that Anne had left and even brought along the three noisy children with her, she and Anthony could enjoy their private time together. Anne got out of the car, wanting to carry the children
Anne's head plunged directly into Anthony's arms, and her whole body leaned against him, tightly wrapped by the powerful man's domineering aura.Then, she struggled anxiously. "I can't either!"Anthony grabbed her chin, squinting slightly. "Let's find out.""No...mmf!" Just as Anne spoke, her little mouth was kissed and swallowed.Anne turned her face away, feeling short of breath. Then, Anthony's face was buried in her neck, causing her body to tremble uncontrollably. When she realized the driver was about to start the car, Anne hurriedly shouted, "I'm not leaving!""The children are here, and they don't need you to accompany them." Anthony's voice was hoarse, and his obsidian eyes stared at her as if she were prey. "...Did you find who killed my dad?" Anne blurted out in a panic, but it was also the hardest truth. She did not want to be taken away, and she did not want to have anything to do with Anthony.Anne was simply not in the mood. Nigel's death was a knot in her h
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