Lydia found it almost unbelievable that Verna, despite her sharp tongue, had never actually done anything malicious. It wasn't that Lydia had some sort of masochistic tendency, but rather, it seemed that every woman around Lambert had always tried to sabotage her. Meeting someone like Verna, who had the same status as Lambert but such a likable personality, made Lydia reluctantly admit that they were a perfect match.
This realization only deepened Lydia's sorrow. Could it be that there was really no way for her and Lambert to go back to the way things were?
While Lydia was tormented by these painful thoughts, Verna, who had been dragged into this situation by Lambert as a shield, was also suffering. That morning, after completing her usual role as the "evil supporting actress," Verna couldn't help but complain to Lambert.
"Lambert, is this really okay? Aren't you worried that Lydia will be so heartbroken that she'll never want anything to do with you again?"
"Keep quiet! Or don't blame me if I scar that pretty little face of yours! But, you know, it's really strange—looking like that, how did you manage to get Lambert so wrapped around your finger? It's enough to make anyone jealous!"Sibyl narrowed her eyes, looking incredibly dangerous at that moment.Lydia's heart raced with fear. Her phone was still in her pocket, and she hoped she could make a call for help. She felt a small surge of relief that the women holding her down had unknowingly pressed her hand against the pocket, allowing her fingers to slip inside.To avoid drawing Sibyl's attention, Lydia spoke up, "Miss Sibyl, there's really no deep grudge between us, right? What you're doing is illegal!"She tried to remain calm, hoping to reason with her captor."Lydia, even at death's door, you're still talking back. Do you really think I'll just let go of what happened before?""What do you want from me?" Lydia's voice trembled.Just as Sibyl was about to reply, one of the women beh
Lambert quickly made a call to inquire whether Sibyl was still at the company. As expected, she had left early!Left early? How convenient. Lambert sneered, convinced that her early departure was just a cover for kidnapping Lydia.He was now certain of it. He had kept this woman around to avoid alerting others at the company about his plans to reorganize internally. But now, he regretted it deeply, as it had given these people an opportunity to harm Lydia. Anger and frustration gnawed at Lambert.Lambert quickly identified his target and found footage of Sibyl and a few others outside the parking lot, including an unconscious Lydia.Seeing this, Lambert's expression turned grim, and Verna was equally shocked. "These people are really bold. But where could they have taken her?"Lambert's eyes darkened, a chilling coldness seeping through. He thought for a moment, then swiftly got up and headed out of the office."Lambert, where are you going?""To find her!"Verna hesitated for a momen
Due to the effects of the drug, Lydia's voice had become soft and seductive. Coupled with the flirtatious glances she deliberately cast, the two men in charge of filming exchanged knowing looks and broke into lecherous grins."I thought you were all pure and innocent, but it turns out you're one of us. How do you want to play this?" one of them asked."First, untie me, won't you? It's no fun playing like this," Lydia responded coyly."You're not planning to make a run for it, are you?" one of the men asked suspiciously.Lydia answered with a soft, enticing tone, "Even if I wanted to run, where could I go? Besides, I'm too weak to move. I'm just hoping you gentlemen will take good care of me. Even if you let me go, I wouldn't want to leave."Her words sent waves of excitement through the men. The one with buckteeth eagerly untied the ropes around Lydia's wrists, while another man freed her legs. The thinnest of the three hesitated, expressing concern. "Are you sure about this? Sibyl to
"Play, my ass! We're screwed! Hurry up and untie yourself—she's escaped!""What? She got away?"The bucktoothed man quickly tore off the shirt that had been covering his eyes, only to see the skinny guy collapsed on the ground, clutching his groin in pain, groaning so pitifully it made him wince just hearing it.The burly man shouted angrily, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and untie me!""Oh, right..." The bucktoothed man fumbled, his hands shaking as he tried to untie the rope. But Lydia had anticipated needing to escape, so she'd made sure to knot the rope tightly. When the burly man saw Lydia making a run for it earlier, he had panicked and struggled hard, making the knot even tighter. Despite the bucktoothed man's efforts, the knot refused to budge."You idiot! What the hell are you doing? I told you to untie me, not make it tighter!""I'm trying! But this knot is too tight! Maybe I should just go after her first? If Sibyl finds out she got away, we're all dead!""Forg
As soon as any woman who has been drugged appears, take her to see her immediately.At this moment, Lydia was hiding in the ladies' restroom. The drug was tormenting her, making her feel unbearably uncomfortable. In an attempt to calm herself down, she could only run cold water in the restroom.She locked herself in one of the stalls, hugging her arms tightly as her face flushed with redness. It felt as if thousands of ants were biting her all over, and she didn't know when the torture would end.She didn't dare to leave the stall, nor did she dare to make any noise, fearing that Sibyl would suddenly find her.Meanwhile, Lambert and Bob had successfully entered the bar. With Bob's experience, he quickly deduced that Lydia had likely escaped because the men stationed at the door were especially vigilant about women leaving the bar. It seemed that several women had been taken away."Boss, Lydia must have escaped.""Hmm, but she hasn't left the bar yet! Did you notice? The women being ta
Lydia, feeling increasingly agitated from the lingering effects of the drug, began to tug at her clothes in frustration. She then straddled Lambert, biting and nipping at him like a small, confused animal.Lambert couldn't help but chuckle. His clothes were already in shreds from Lydia's frantic attempts. Seeing her snow-white skin, his pupils dilated, and all his previous considerations were thrown out the window. The only thing on his mind now was to pin this woman beneath him and claim her completely."Lydia, this time, you're the one who came to me," Lambert murmured hoarsely, his voice thick with suppressed emotions, which now surged forth like a beast unleashed from its cage.That night was filled with passion, with both of them lost in a frenzy of desire.Meanwhile, at the Fraine household, the atmosphere was somber.The exquisite dishes on the dining table had long gone cold. Andrew sat there with a furrowed brow, repeatedly dialing Lydia's number. Wythe, his chubby face fille
"I understand. I'll head back now." Lambert said no more, simply returning to the office as if nothing had happened. Lydia, however, watched as his car sped away, her heart a mix of emotions.Lambert wasn't wrong. Wythe had been up early, his little face filled with worry. That morning, Andrew had called Lydia several times, but still couldn't reach her. Wythe was torn, unsure if he should tell Andrew that Lydia was at Universal Conglomerate. In contrast, Andrew remained relatively calm. He had spent the previous night thinking things over—so long as Lydia hadn't left the Fraine family, he still had a chance. He knew he needed to stay composed.But no matter how calm he tried to be, the fact that he couldn't contact Lydia made him uneasy. So, after dropping Wythe off at school, he decided to go directly to Universal Conglomerate to find her. At the very least, he needed to confirm she was safe."Wythe, I'll take you to school first, then I'll go find your mom," Andrew said.Wythe look
Andrew was worried. What if Lydia completely distanced herself from him the moment he asked a question she didn't want to answer? After all, their engagement was merely a facade."Lydia, answer me honestly. You haven't been traveling for work at all during this time, have you? You've been with Lambert the whole time!"Andrew's voice was firm, his gaze on Lydia unwavering. His heart sank as the last shred of hope within him seemed to shatter, and even his voice became hoarse."Are you planning to get back together with Lambert?"Lydia's heart skipped a beat at Andrew's question. She softened her voice and spoke sincerely, "Andrew, I didn't mean to hide anything from you. I just didn't want to add to your burden. You've already been so stressed, managing the company and taking care of your mother while also helping me with Wythe. If you knew I went to UC, you would have worried even more."Lydia's explanation seemed reasonable, but upon closer thought, it was just an excuse. Andrew let
Once Lydia calmed down, she realized Lambert had already come in. Given Wythe's presence, it was obviously unrealistic to ask him to leave.Seizing the moment, Wythe turned to Lydia and said, "Mom, can I stay with you tonight?"Lydia nodded without hesitation. "Of course you can! Where else would you stay?"As she spoke, she shot a glance at Lambert, her eyes clearly indicating that she wanted him to leave as soon as possible. He was just too much to deal with.Unfortunately, Lambert didn't take the hint and instead asked, "Lydia, you only have a small bed here. Wythe won't fit; I think he should stay at my place."Although it was just next door, Lambert's place was vastly different—a spacious two-hundred-square-meter apartment with three bedrooms and two living areas, while Lydia's was only about ninety. As soon as he moved in, Lambert had redecorated one of the rooms specifically for Lydia.Before Lydia could respond, Wythe looked at
No matter how upset Lydia felt, Lambert followed her like a shadow. However, he managed to avoid any more foolish actions after their earlier confrontation, even going so far as to apologize.He was humble, hoping to cheer her up, but she remained as cold as ice, leaving him in despair."Dad, I've arrived at Y City Airport! Come pick me up!"When Lambert received Wythe's call, he felt like a savior had arrived. Ever since their argument over Lydia's job, she hadn't spoken to him at all. Initially, she wouldn't let him in, and now she didn't even open the door. If she saw it was him through the peephole, she would resolutely stay inside!With that attitude, even Lambert's best efforts were useless.Wythe's arrival was the perfect catalyst to break the deadlock. Delighted, Lambert headed straight to the airport after dropping off Lydia's meal, as usual.Meanwhile, Lydia was fuming at the sight of meals consistently hanging on her door. She cou
Lambert presented himself as refined, but his underlying dominance was unmistakable. "That's not the case, Principal. I'm just worried about Lydia's health. She's pregnant, and she's caring for a class full of four- and five-year-olds. If something were to happen, it could be very dangerous for her."The principal furrowed her brow, eyeing him curiously. His concern seemed more like that of a family member than a parent. "While your point is valid, we've already considered this. Surely, you wouldn't expect her to be dismissed? After all, maternity leave is an option now...""Maternity leave is limited," Lambert replied firmly. "Besides, you must know that Lydia can't stay here forever."The principal felt uneasy. Lambert's demeanor and attire suggested he was no ordinary individual; why would he want his family working in such a small place? Something felt off."On what grounds are you so sure?" she asked.Lambert responded with unwavering confiden
Meanwhile, Lydia was feeling quite emotional in her room. The impact of seeing Lambert, whom she hadn't seen in a long time, was overwhelming. He had lost quite a bit of weight, and from his words, it seemed he had been eager to find her ever since he left.It would be a lie to say she wasn't touched; he truly cared about her. She had always held onto him in her heart and never let go. However, the idea of going back because of this was unlikely; after all, she was a stubborn person, and once she made a decision, it wasn't easy to change her mind.Lydia hoped that Lambert would take the hint and leave soon so her life could return to normal. Otherwise, her heart would be in turmoil!As Lambert, whom Lydia hoped would leave, was knocking on the door next door, an elderly man in his sixties opened it, eyeing Lambert suspiciously.Lambert straightened his clothes and spoke with a gentle tone, "Hello, I'm Lambert. The thing is..."Lydia, completely obl
Using their son as a shield might seem a bit embarrassing, but it was undeniably effective. Sure enough, upon hearing Wythe's name, Lydia paused her resistance to Lambert. She struggled to move her legs and began to make her way toward her home.What should have been a short ten-minute walk turned into a half-hour ordeal due to Lydia's difficulty in moving. During this time, she even awkwardly made a trip to the restroom. As she entered the later stages of her pregnancy, not only had her legs swollen, but her trips to the bathroom had also increased significantly. Just moments ago, she had finished a latte, which made the situation even more awkward—suddenly needing to find a restroom while walking.Lambert, while unaware of the many inconveniences pregnancy could bring, couldn't help but feel like a negligent husband and father as he watched Lydia struggle. He realized he knew nothing about what she was going through. Seeing her in such discomfort made his heart
Lambert closed his eyes, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart. He had truly found Lydia!"Sorry, Lydia, I think I got a bit carried away!"Could this be a dream? If it is, he hoped he'd never wake up.Lydia was at a loss for words. This wasn't just being a bit excited; he was clearly overwhelmed!She decided to change the subject. "Lambert, how's Wythe doing?" Her son was the person she cared about most, and the one she felt she owed the most to."He's fine, but he really misses you. I didn't expect that after all this time, you wouldn't even call once."Hearing this, Lydia lowered her head, guilt washing over her. In some ways, she knew she hadn't been a very good mother. She had neglected her son for her own feelings."I'm sorry..."Lambert sighed softly, a mix of emotions swirling within him. "You don't need to apologize, Lydia. It's all my fault. If I hadn't misunderstood you, you wouldn't have felt the need to leave Nov
Debby felt a sudden jolt, her ears turning bright red. Being caught doing something wrong and exposed in public was a uniquely uncomfortable experience."Uh, I..."Lambert's heart raced. Could it be that he finally found the right place? Was Lydia really at this kindergarten?Fearing he might startle her, he spoke gently, his tone patient. "Debby, there's been a misunderstanding between Lydia and me. I care about her deeply, and I can't lose her. I don't know how you've interpreted our situation, but as her friend, I assume you want her to be happy too?"Debby hesitated at his words. Was this man truly a scoundrel? Upon reflection, Lydia had only mentioned that she had divorced her partner and left Nova City due to some circumstances. She had never spoken ill of her ex-husband, so perhaps she had misjudged him?Debby's expression shifted, yet she still seemed unsure. Lambert seized the moment to ask, "Debby, Lydia hasn't left, has she?""How
Lydia could hardly believe her ears, but Debby wouldn't lie to her. So, Lambert had really come looking for her.Her emotions were a whirlwind. It had been nearly five months since she left. During this time, she had come to Y City alone, found a job at a kindergarten, and gradually found some peace.Being away from the chaos allowed Lydia to reflect on herself, and she realized that the situation with Lambert wasn't entirely his fault. While he sometimes acted presumptuously, his intentions were good—he always acted out of concern for himself. Each argument only chipped away at their relationship.No bond can withstand constant fighting.Lost in thought, Lydia absentmindedly traced her fingers over her phone screen. Should she reach out to Lambert? According to Debby, he was probably headed to Rong City.She lowered her gaze, her long eyelashes casting shadows over her troubled eyes. When she first heard that Lambert was looking for her, her
As Lambert stepped out of the apartment, a lost look lingered in his eyes. For the past few months, he had been caught in a cycle of hope and disappointment almost every single day.He should have been used to it by now, but each time he felt let down, hurt, and increasingly restless. The longer the search went on, the more he worried about whether he would ever find Lydia."Hey, don't be too downcast. Finding someone is like this; as long as you persevere, you will eventually locate them!"Lambert nodded at her comforting words, knowing well that now wasn't the time to give up."Lambert, since you haven't found her yet, what's your next move?"He frowned slightly. "I think I'll stay here for a while. According to the information my friend gave me, there might be another Lydia in City Y."She sighed. "You really have it tough. How long do you think it will take to find her? It's like searching for a needle in a haystack!""It's okay;