Sophia raised her eyes and gave her a disdainful glance, "Shouldn't I be the one asking you that?"Vanessa immediately felt offended. "Sophia, what do you mean? Do you suspect me?"Sophia sighed silently as she looked at her. She found it difficult not to get angry when facing this spoiled young lady.She decided to ignore her and focused on giving acupuncture to Jocelyn.After about ten minutes, Jocelyn slowly regained consciousness.Sophia called out, "Aunt Jocelyn, can you hear me? How do you feel?"Jocelyn felt heavy-eyed and sleepy. With little energy, she weakly replied, "Sophia...""I'm here. How do you feel?" Sophia said as she helped her sit up.She felt groggy. "I'm so sleepy. Are we going home?"Sophia comforted her. "Yes, we'll go back in a moment. What happened to you? Do you remember anything before you passed out?"After digesting Sophia's words for a while, Jocelyn gradually regained clarity, "Passed out? I passed out?""Yeah, you were drugged. Did you eat an
Sophia and Elliot returned to the villa. Upon entering, Sophia plunged into the room to investigate the man with the taxi's plate number. However, after checking for a long time, she only tracked him to a shopping mall, where the man disappeared. She felt discouraged. He was wearing a mask and was difficult to trace. He could change disguises anytime, anywhere, and with so many people in the mall, finding him was like finding a needle in a haystack.Elliot patted her head reassuringly. "Don't worry. Check the car he abandoned."Sophia agreed. First, she checked the information on the car, finding out the owner's name was Easton. Then, she traced the car's route backward and discovered it came from the Edmund’s mansion.Elliot frowned and asked Samuel. "Do you know Easton?""Yes, he works under Edmund.""Go and bring him to me."Samuel nodded and left.Sophia exclaimed indignantly, "It seems it really is Edmund. He can't stay put even when he's hospitalized."Elliot remained s
Elliot pondered for a moment before saying, "He took the blame for him, hoping that Edmund would one day be able to save him. Now that Edmund is like this, it's normal for Scar to retract his confession. Subconsciously, we know that Scar is associated with Edmund, so we believe that everything he does is at Edmund's behest. But if Scar wants to plot his own way out, it's not impossible to frame me and Edmund against each other to prove his ability."Sophia continued his train of thought. "If you knew this was Edmund's doing, you would definitely go after him first! Edmund would think you were trying to wipe him out completely and would drag you down before he dies."Elliot added, "Yes the fisherman can profit only when the heron and the clam are fighting.""Who is the fisherman?""It's hard to say. I just feel that if my opponent really wanted to target me, they wouldn't come up with such a flawed plan."Sophia looked at him and suddenly found it amusing. No wonder he could thrive
The two went downstairs half an hour later.Sophia got ready quite fast, but it was strange that Elliot didn't mention their arrival from the beginning.She felt a bit sorry for not greeting them.Donald and the others all said it was okay, even looking at her with gentle and indulgent eyes which made Sophia very uncomfortable.Fortunately, Elliot spoke up, "Soph hasn't eaten yet. Let's chat in the dining room."Chase also said, "We haven't eaten either."So, breakfast for two turned into breakfast for five.Chase, Elliot, and Sophia were quite close. As soon as they sat down, they started eating. Just as Chase took the first bite, he noticed something.He looked at Elliot, "Oh? Did you change chefs at home?"Elliot glared at him without saying a word.Chase asked Mrs. Ruth, "Breakfast is really good today. Who made it?"Mrs. Ruth smiled, "Mr. Elliot made it!"Chase looked surprised, teasingly saying, "I knew it, my sister even married you with a face like yours, and you’
Sophia hesitated for a while but didn't dare to check. Suddenly, her phone alarm went off, startling her. Xena called her last night asking her to pick her up from the airport today. It was already 11 o'clock! She quickly changed and went out. Originally, she had thought of riding a motorcycle there, but considering that Xena might have luggage, she decided to drive there instead.However, when she arrived at the airport and saw a group of people walking toward her. She was still stunned. Were these the people she was supposed to pick up?The woman walking at the front had long slightly curled hair, wore oversized sunglasses, bold red lips, and a red tight dress that accentuated her curvy figure. She was absolutely the type of woman who made other women want to scream and men want to bleed from their noses.The seven men behind her were lined up, each dragging a suitcase, keeping a slight distance from Xena. They also wore sunglasses, black short-sleeved shirts, and black
"You might be laughing and joking, but you might be depressed. I still don't know you, are you as bold as you say?"Xena was amused. "How do you know I'm not?"Sophia raised an eyebrow at her. "How can you easily accept someone else when your heart is taken?"Xena was stunned, her face changed instantly. "What do you know?"Sophia snorted proudly. "I know everything."Xena frowned, pondered for a while, and tentatively asked, "About that livestream?"Sophia looked at her without confirming or denying anything."Speak up, what else do you know?""Are you still trying to hide it from me?"Xena sighed somewhat dispiritedly. "No, it's all in the past.""Is it really in the past?" Sophia said. "If it's in the past, why have you been away from Phoenix for so long? You've been coordinating with Velvet Vision’s assistant, and Hamish and the others still don't know your real identity?"Xena stared at Sophia, as if she suddenly didn't recognize her. She had grown up a lot and was no l
Elliot remained speechless, even though he was in high spirits a moment ago. He wanted to let her stay overnight and visit Xena tomorrow, but she had already hung up. Elliot rubbed his forehead, wondering why Sophia did not come home to sleep.‘Should I ask Xena to stay? But if she did, Sophia would want to accompany her. Maybe I should say I’m not feeling well.’Elliot smirked, thinking Sophia would know immediately. After some thought, he remembered that they had a big event tonight."So, why don't you accompany Xena tomorrow? We’re going to see Edmund tonight, right?""Oh right, then I'll go back after dinner."Elliot felt satisfied with what he heard, and he could show some generosity, "Then I'll come pick you up tonight.""There’s no need. Since I drove here, you can just wait for me at home."Elliot liked it when Sophia used the word ‘home.’So, he smiled and replied, “All right.”After hanging up the phone, Elliot’s mood improved significantly.…Sophia and Elliot arr
Elliot glanced at Sophia and asked, “Who is that person?”His eager inquiry made Edmund chuckle as if he felt superior to Elliot. Edmund asked proudly, “Why should I tell you?”Elliot sneered, “He’s manipulated you for so long. Are you willing to let him continue toying with you?“Why would it matter since he’s toying with you, too? We’re on the same boat.”Sophia laughed aloud. “How are you and Elliot on the same boat? You can only lie here or live the rest of your life in a wheelchair. You’ve lost your looks and your legs while your wife only married you for your money. She might even leave you.“You should know that you’re in this condition because of that person’s schemes. Although he also manipulated Elliot, we’re in a better situation than you. That person manipulated you two at the same time.“Instead of uniting with Elliot, you chose to continue competing with him. Your hate for that manipulator should have grown, but you aimed it at us instead.”Edmund frowned. “What do
“Ah, no!” Sophia instinctively reached out to catch it, but the phone narrowly missed her fingers. So, she just watched as he tossed the telephone into the bushes.Sophia was infuriated. "Brother, you haven't sung for me yet?"Kyle looked at her. "Time's up.""Time's up for what? You big liar."As she spoke, she balled her fists and attacked him.Although she was no match for Kyle in martial arts, he couldn't fight her in such a confined space. So, Kyle found himself somewhat helpless in this narrow space.He grabbed both her hands with his big hands and pinned her legs with his, leaving Sophia unable to move her limbs.Frustrated, she aimed her head at Kyle and lunged forward. Kyle instinctively dodged. Sophia's little head directly hit his chest.Thud.It felt like a forty-pound hammer hitting his chest, causing Kyle to start coughing on the spot. He was truly at a loss. She was too much to handle, using every trick in the book.With one hand rubbing his sore chest and the
At that moment, it seemed like the world came to a standstill. The man and the woman at the door were so scared they hardly dared to breathe. How dare this woman. How could she slap Kyle?They sneakily glanced at Kyle's reddened face, wishing they could disappear. They were afraid they'd face his wrath, too.Kyle also couldn't believe what he was seeing. This little drunkard in front of him wasn't speaking gently or acting cute, and instead of calling him brother, she slapped him. He was furious. At that moment, he had already thought of where to bury this woman.However, Sophia didn't seem to realize the seriousness of hitting someone. She suddenly jerked her wrist and broke free from the man's grasp. Whether it was because she used too much force or because she was drunk and couldn't control her strength, she stumbled and fell on her rear.This fall was solid, and she couldn't help but cry in pain, "Ow!"Tears streamed down her face.Kyle was bewildered for a moment. The anger
Sophia felt helpless. This man's schemes ran too deep. He didn't reveal anything useful. The two drank one glass after another from seven in the evening until ten at night. Sophia's head was spinning.She had been trying to limit herself, taking small sips each time. Unfortunately, her tolerance for alcohol was quite poor. Her gaze was unfocused, and the man opposite her seemed to blur into duplicates. She knew deep down that she was drunk. It was frustrating. When would her tolerance improve?"Are you deliberately trying to get me drunk to see me embarrass myself?" Kyle lounged carelessly. "I didn't know your alcohol tolerance was so poor."Sophia snorted softly in her heart. Ignorance was truly unbelievable. She even suspected that this man had seen her drunk before. Otherwise, why insist on drinking with her? She needed to control herself now; otherwise, her stingy husband at home would be infuriated.So she just slumped onto the table, motionless.Kyle chuckled. "Are you dru
Kyle compromised, "Alright, I won't touch you."Sophia sternly commanded, "Get off."Kyle slowly got up from her.Sophia's piece of porcelain against his neck remained unmoved, her little face tense.Kyle sat up and waved to remove the hand threatening his neck, "Alright, if I bleed, you lose your life. Do you think I'm afraid of such a broken thing like you?"He knocked away the piece of porcelain in Sophia's hand, but she didn't pick it up. Instead, she said softly, "I know you're not afraid. As the top boss of the Netherworld Palace, what kind of woman can't you have? But it's not worth it to ruin the mood just to sleep with a woman, don't you think?"Kyle looked at her and smiled. Far from diminishing with Sophia's various rudeness, the interest in his eyes only intensified.He stretched out his long arm and grabbed Sophia's nape, pulling her closer. The two were close enough to hear each other breathe.There was a determined smile in his eyes. "I like smart girls."Sophia
Kylie smirked. "So, how else do you want me to repay you?"But Sophia couldn't shake the feeling that his smile seemed somewhat sinister.Kyle wasn't the kind of person to easily agree. Could it be true that she had saved him?After contemplating, she said, "For example, a substantial monetary reward, a direct increase in shares and equity, or at the very least, treating me to a meal would suffice.“But instead, you kidnapped me, restricted my movements, and now you're telling me it's repayment? Did I perhaps drown your son in a well in a past life, prompting you to repay me in such a unique way?"He was left bewildered by Sophia's rapid-fire words. What was this woman talking about?After a good while, he finally grasped the gist of her words. "Alright, let's go. I'll treat you to a meal."Sophia looked at him, surprised that he was so easy to persuade. She took advantage of the situation and added, "Then first, give back the phone to your lifesaving benefactor."Kyle replied,
Elliot searched the inside and out of the car. He indeed found a box of acupuncture needles tucked away in a corner. His wife always had a habit of carrying a box of acupuncture needles with her, not for self-defense, but for saving others.However, this box had yet to be opened, proving that the skills of the person they were dealing with surpassed hers. Otherwise, she wouldn't have missed the chance to use the needles.It seemed that this car was indeed the right one.He looked at the dirt road ahead, with tracks from two vehicles. One was a regular sedan, and the other looked like an off-road vehicle.But no more surveillance cameras were ahead, so they wondered if the cars had turned back or continued forward.He relayed the situation to Avery once again. Avery began to investigate, checking every detail of the vehicle information provided by Elliot. At this point, the police, Samuel, and his team arrived one after the other.Since there were no surveillance cameras in this a
Avalon said, "It perfectly matched the Meng family's expertise. They've been collaborating for several years, and my family even gave up some minor collaborations because they trusted in them.“But this time, under their instigation, my family paid an advance payment of 1.8 billion for goods, but the goods weren't delivered according to the contract date. They kept stalling, and when my family went to check, they found the company deserted.“After my elder brother had someone investigate, he found out the company was leased, and the company's CEO was nowhere to be found.“After reporting to the police, they kept investigating, but there was no result. That person disappeared. Helpless, my parents, elder brother, and second brother all went to find Patel.”“But Patel, apart from the initial matchmaking, wasn't involved in the subsequent cooperation. So, my brother and others didn't dare to do anything to him. But after struggling for a few months, the bank started demanding loan rep
"Mary," Paisley called out each word, but then her throat seemed to constrict, and she couldn't say anything more. Tears welled up in her eyes.Lucas also felt anguished. "We're sorry, Mary, but we haven't wronged you."Mary sneered, "If you haven't, how did I end up in this situation today? You both are incompetent parents. What's the point of arguing? You only have two daughters. Can't you treat us equally?"Paisley was truly enraged by her words. "How have I not treated you equally? Mary was just being clever. Perhaps I inadvertently praised her, but I never said you were bad, did I? Just because of this, you want to abandon Mary?“Are you even human? After you went missing, I couldn't eat or sleep peacefully. Every night was spent in tears. I knew you suffered a lot, and surviving wasn't easy, so when I found out it was Mary who made you disappear, I resented her deeply.“I did everything to make it up to you, even at the cost of hurting Mary. I sided with you unreasonably. Is
Xena viciously grabbed her by the collar, preparing to take her back for further interrogation. However, many policemen suddenly burst in through the door.The secretary followed closely behind, explaining, "Officers, hurry and arrest Xena. She forced her way in."Xena frowned. Assessing her situation, she forced Mary to sit in the boss's chair, a dagger held against her sister's neck. The room was marked with signs of struggle, with blood spattered across the floor.In this situation, she could hardly argue her innocence. But she instinctively explained, "She locked up my parents and wouldn't tell me where they were. I just wanted to question her."The police officers' expressions hardened, their tone brooking no refusal. "Take her away!"Two officers stepped forward and seized her. Xena complied, offering no resistance or excuses, obediently following the police.Another officer glanced at Mary. "Are you alright?"Mary seemed shaken, clutching her neck. After calming herself,