Sophia halted and turned around, looking unrepentant. "What?"Elliot frowned. "You came here early in the morning and punched and scolded me. You think you get to walk away?"Sophia frowned, refusing to admit that she had wronged him. "Maybe you were in on it together."Elliot looked at Chase. "He's right here. You can ask him."Sophia said, "Ask what? I'm going to be late for classes. We'll talk when I get back." She swiftly ran out of the room.Elliot sighed in exasperation.Meanwhile, Chase's face began to show signs of panic. "Elliot, Elliot. Something’s happening to me. My arms feel numb."Elliot looked at him, puzzled. "You feel numb?""Yeah, my face is numb too. Am I having a stroke? Did I get bitten by a snake?" Chase said, swaying as he tried to get up. "Elliot, call for a doctor. Quick."Elliot smirked and grabbed Chase by the collar. "I told you not to provoke her."Chase looked at him in confusion. "What do you mean? Are you saying that brat did this to me? But ho
Her friend Isabel was unusually excited. "Sophy, it’s someone from the Patton family!"Sophia asked, "What's so special about the Patton family?"Isabel exclaimed, "The Pattons are a top-tier powerhouse in Phoenix. They're like characters straight out of a TV show."Sophia looked at Ezekiel with disdain. "Even in top-tier families, there are still some unsavory characters."Isabel did not care. Her eyes filled with admiration as she watched the man get on stage. "He's so handsome!""You must be kidding. What's handsome about him?""Everything!"Sophia rolled her eyes.At this point, Ezekiel had already taken the podium. He exchanged some pleasantries with the students before getting to the point."I'm here today on behalf of the Patton Group. As a local enterprise in Phoenix, we're willing to offer a little help to the aspiring students of Phoenix High who are about to take the college entrance exams.“For students who score above 1000 points, the Patton Group will provide a
Jeffrey’s condition had stabilized quite a bit with Sophie’s warm acupuncture and herbal treatment. After finishing the acupuncture, Sophia tidied up the needles, saying, "Grandpa, I’ll come to your place tomorrow for acupuncture."Jeffrey replied, "Alright, thank you, Sophy."Sophia smiled. "I’m just doing my duty, Grandpa. Now rest up. I'll take my leave." With that, she picked up her bag and headed out.She did not exchange a single word with Elliot the entire time, and refused to even look at him. After Sophia left, Jeffrey slapped Elliot's arm and glared at him angrily. "Are you picking on Sophy?"Elliot felt wronged by the accusation and frowned. "What are you talking about?""No? Then why is she ignoring you?"Elliot was at a loss. "I have no idea."Jeffrey was furious. "You little brat. If you dare mistreat Sophy, I won't spare you."Elliot sighed.Back in Elm County, Sophia headed for the house, leaving Elliot and Samuel behind. She did not even acknowledge Chase
Ezekiel smirked playfully, "It seems you have a remarkable memory for my voice. So, Dr. Sophia, are you interested in joining us for some fun?"Sophia suppressed her anger and asked, "Where are you?"Ezekiel spoke mysteriously, "Somewhere nice. If you're willing to come, I’ll give you the address."Sophia replied confidently, "Alright."Ezekiel let out a cold chuckle. "Good, you've got guts. I'll be waiting." With that, he hung up the phone.Not long after, Sophia's phone received a location ping. It was an unfamiliar place, and she had no idea where it was.She stood there for a while, contemplating. It was clear that Ezekiel was coming for her. She thought about calling Elliot.But their recent argument made her hesitate. Forget it. She would go see things for herself first. She could always call him later if necessary. After getting permission from her teacher and leaving the school, she quickly stopped at the hospital to grab some things before heading to the address E
Ezekiel grinned, "Since you willingly joined in, you'll have to play by my rules. If you want to save your friend, avoid getting caught and get her out. I'll let you both go then ."With that, he called out to the group of men, "We have an extra treat! A real catch!"At his words, the revelers turned their attention toward them. When they saw Isabel being carried out, they could not help but wolf whistle at her."Wow!""I want her. None of you better try to steal her from me.""Throw her in, throw her in. Whoever catches her gets to keep her."Ezekiel laughed heartily. "Exactly, that's the fairest way. Whoever catches her keeps her."He turned to the guards and ordered, "Throw her in."With a splash, Isabel was tossed into the pool.The men rushed toward her like wolves who had spotted their prey, their eyes filled with excitement. Because of the game's rules, they could not go in themselves. Otherwise, they would have dived in after her.They cast their fishing hooks toward
Ezekiel didn't participate in the festivities, unlike the other wealthy heirs who were enjoying themselves. He remained calm throughout everything that had been happening.When he saw Sophia attempting to make her way to the shore, he quickly spoke up, his voice dripping with menace. "Don't let them get to shore. If I see any of you helping them out, I'll make sure you all end up in the water and join my little fish game!"As he uttered these words, his expression darkened. There was no way he would let Sophia rescue that woman so easily. He wanted to see Sophia wear the mermaid costume and become his fish.After all, she had voluntarily chosen to be a fish in their little game. He had not forced her to do anything, so no one could blame him for that. But in just a matter of minutes, that woman had almost slipped through their fingers.The men and women on the shore stopped laughing as they realized that Ezekiel was really angry. Each of them watched Sophia in the water like hawk
Ezekiel was suddenly consumed with anger and reached for Sophia's neck again.She was not going to let him catch her a second time.She had let him do it before because he had Isabel and she wanted to avoid more trouble. Now, she just wanted to rid herself of this repulsive man, who she hated a hundred times more than Elliot.The two of them exchanged blows by the poolside while bodyguards quickly closed in.Sophia faked a punch, using the opportunity to pull Isabel back. She was afraid Isabel would be caught by the bodyguards, so she brandished the bottle of itching powder at the bodyguards and warned, "Hold still! If you don't want to end up like them, step aside!"Ezekiel was beside himself with rage, and barked orders at the bodyguards. "Don't listen to her nonsense. Seize them!"Sophia narrowed her eyes. "Ezekiel! I am your grandfather's attending physician."Ezekiel's face darkened. "Even an attending physician can’t stop any accidents. If you died in a car accident, who w
Ethan hurriedly said, “Calm down, Elliot. It’s all a misunderstanding. Ezekiel didn’t know Dr. Sophia was your wife. He wouldn’t have done it if he had known.”Elliot said, “He picked on my wife last time. I didn’t hold him responsible then because he’s my brother. Now, he’s done it again. If we hadn’t gotten here in time, he could’ve done something to her. You heard him.“He said he won’t let them live! Does he respect me at all? He didn’t even respect Grandpa, for Heaven’s sake. You’re the leader of the family, Ethan. Are you going to take that scum’s side?”Ethan said, “I know that, but I’m not taking his side. What I meant was that his punishment doesn’t fit the crime. Don’t worry. I’ll devise a solution, and you’ll be pleased with it, okay?”Ethan saw Elliot was still holding the gun. He pressed it down, “Keep the gun away. What will the onlookers think about you pointing a gun at Ezekiel?”Elliot was unmoved, pointing the gun at Ezekiel once more. Ethan looked to Sophia fo