Herman raised his glass and downed the drink in one gulp. "Refreshing!"
Not to be outdone, Newman also tilted his head back and drank his wine.
Odelia followed suit.
Herman and Yves exchanged a glance and said in unison, "Great drinking!"
The four of them ate and drank, conversing happily. Soon, Odelia and Newman started to feel the effects of the alcohol.
At that moment, everything changed. Herman, who had been acting friendly, suddenly pulled out a small dagger and lunged at Odelia.
Odelia screamed instinctively. Her scream snapped Newman out of his drunken haze. Instantly sober, he moved to shield Odelia without thinking.
Yves didn't let up either; he smashed a bottle on the table and aimed the jagged glass at Odelia's face.
The dagger plunged into Newman's chest, piercing deeply. Odelia's scream turned into a cry of agony.
Outside, the commotion had been heard, and people were rushing toward the room.
Newman f
Odelia was completely unprepared for what happened next.She thought she had the Dragon Gang firmly in her grasp, but overnight, it disintegrated.After some investigation, she discovered that the Tiger Gang had made a move.Newman's death had already reached Solomon's ears. Seizing the opportunity, he quickly absorbed the remaining members of the Dragon Gang.Those who joined the Tiger Gang were secretly thrilled; following the Tiger Gang seemed far better than staying with a woman, even if she was formidable and ruthless.They saw no future with her.Especially now, with many of the Dragon Gang's leaders either dead or on the run!People are inherently practical and selfish. So when Odelia saw her former subordinates pointing guns at her, ordering her to leave the Dragon Gang, she wasn't surprised. Deep down, she had anticipated this day.After leaving the Dragon Gang, Odelia instinctively headed back to the Zigler household.
"Two thousand? Twenty thousand? Or two hundred thousand?" Flora's face grew uglier with each word!Odelia glanced coldly at her, "It's two million! And I want it in cash! Otherwise, do you expect me to go abroad and enjoy the northwest wind? Of course, you can refuse my demands. In that case, I don't mind sending certain materials to certain departments. Trust me, it won't be something you'll enjoy!""What... what do you have in your hands?" Flora asked anxiously.Odelia chuckled, "Auntie, do you think I'm foolish enough to show it to you? Don't worry, as long as I'm safe, you and uncle will be safe too. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless. After all, I have a life to live!"At this point, Flora had no choice left. But regarding what Odelia mentioned, she also needed to retrieve it. Family knows best about their own affairs.Over the years, Mayor Zigler has secretly engaged in many self-serving activities, but as the saying goes, 'Those wh
Without hesitation, she sat down right beside Flora.After a satisfying meal, Odelia finally spoke, "The money?""Don't worry, it's all ready for you. The clothes are packed in the suitcase," Flora replied, dragging out a pre-prepared box.She opened it for Odelia to inspect, who was pleased to find everything meticulously arranged inside.As she glanced at her passport, her once vibrant face in the photo contrasted starkly with the scars now marking her features, fueling her simmering resentment.Thinking Odelia was concerned about her altered appearance, Flora reassured her, "It's alright, Odelia. I've already made arrangements with the airport authorities. They won't give you any trouble."Odelia glanced at Flora in surprise, "Auntie, thank you nonetheless. Goodbye!"Flora waved her off, "We're family, no need for formalities. Let me have the driver take you to the airport."Raising an eyebrow, Odelia remarked, "Auntie, seem
"Odelia, if you wish to die, I have a thousand ways. You can continue resisting, but I have all the time in the world. Let's see who has more patience. But don't blame me for not warning you, sometimes living is scarier than dying!"For the first time, Odelia felt genuine fear from the depths of her heart. In that moment, she had thought her neck would almost be snapped!Her heart trembled, completely panicked!Odelia looked up at Lambert. The aura of hostility around him hadn't dissipated.His eyes were as cold as dead water, and his expression was so indifferent that if not for that moment of anger just now, the man standing before her might have been mistaken for a statue carved from ice!Taking a deep breath, Odelia didn't want to die just yet. Even if she did, she wanted to drag someone down with her.Her gaze lingered on Lambert's face, captivated despite his seeming gauntness, which emphasized his sharp features, making him unusually handsome."Lambert, why did you bring me her
Seeing the gleam in Lydia's eyes, Andrew felt increasingly bitter.He wasn't sure if Lydia was happy because she had heard that the real culprit had been caught, or because Lambert had promised to clear her name.One thing was certain, though—it was a good thing. The rumors circulating recently had made Lydia almost afraid to leave her house, fearing that someone emotionally charged might do something drastic.If they could clarify the truth, such incidents would hopefully cease."Lydia, I want to congratulate you in advance!"Lydia nodded, then furrowed her brow. "Andrew, why is the press conference scheduled to take place at the cliff? It doesn't seem like Lambert's style.""That is indeed peculiar."Andrew and Lambert had known each other for quite some time and didn't think Lambert was the type to do something so unconventional.Moreover, the cliff was a famous scenic spot in Nova City, renowned not only for its beauty but also for its danger—there were many accidents reported the
As Horace changed Lambert's IV drip with practiced efficiency, he spoke, "I already knew without you saying. Heard you caught Odelia and are planning a press conference. Your dad found out, right? Honestly, Lambert, even if this is what you intend, you shouldn't handle it so recklessly.""No time," Lambert replied curtly."Come on, Lydia's been misunderstood for days. What harm could another day or two do? Besides, talk to your uncle first; once he's on board, the rest will be easier."Lambert closed his eyes slightly. Horace had a point; he could afford to proceed cautiously.But he knew his father well.Since his mother's death, all warmth within him seemed buried.He resented Odelia, blamed Lydia, perhaps even blamed himself.If his father knew Odelia was in his hands, he might not agree to reveal the truth, perpetuating the rumors forever.Wasn't he gambling now, hoping his father still had a trace of compassion left? It seemed he was losing that bet."Lambert, are you listening t
The stage for the press conference was rather simple, just a makeshift platform with a few steps and plastic chairs arranged due to the strong wind.Journalists took their seats, cameras and camcorders ready.Today's conference was being broadcast live nationwide, especially concerning the truth behind Mrs. Halsey's death, capturing the attention of the entire nation.At 9:20 AM, all journalists were present, eagerly awaiting the start of the conference which was now just ten minutes away.However, Lambert, the central figure, and the woman rumored to be the murderer had yet to arrive.Meanwhile, Lambert, Odelia, and Bob were seated in a tourist cable car, admiring the beautiful scenery through the glass windows.Lambert appeared serious, while Odelia seemed in good spirits.She had even put on makeup, masking the scars on her face under thick concealer.Seeing Lambert sitting there expressionless, Odelia couldn't resist teasing, "What's this, Lambert? Are you afraid I might do someth
Why should she follow their script when she had her own plans all along? With this thought, her gaze suddenly became resolute.From the reporters' perspective, Odelia, who was in the middle of her confession, suddenly fell silent, her eyes filling with tears.She looked at Lambert with a sorrowful gaze and began to speak in a voice neither too high nor too low, "Sorry, Lambert, we can't deceive the audience like this. I can't keep making things up. Although I love you and can do anything for you, I don't want to be misunderstood as a murderer!"Her words caused an uproar on the scene, leaving the reporters in shock."Odelia, what do you mean by that? Are you saying everything you said before was made up?""Odelia, did Mr. Halsey force you to do this?""Odelia, does this mean you didn't commit murder, and this press conference was arranged by Mr. Lambert to make you take the blame for Lydia?"Questions were thrown at Odelia, who covered her face as if she was crying.Meanwhile, viewers