Rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet had finally concluded, and the school's production had officially begun its run in the city. The performances had quickly created quite a buzz. As the lead characters, Charlotte and Kingsley naturally garnered a lot of attention.
On this particular day, Charlotte had just finished her performance and was changing backstage to rest. Nearby, a staff member walked in and shouted, "Charlotte, someone is looking for you outside!" His tone carried a hint of excitement."Looking for me?" Charlotte was surprised. Who would be looking for her? Her heart was inexplicably uneasy. Could it be Chris? Had Diana told Chris everything about her and Kingsley? Charlotte's eyes trembled slightly at the thought, but she quickly shook her head, banishing the idea. No way, Diana wouldn't snitch.As Charlotte was lost in her thoughts, an exclamation came from outside, followed by a wave of gasps, as if something sigOf course, he knew he couldn't hide the fact that he and Charlotte were together forever.However, he didn't want Charlotte's brothers to find out suddenly and take it out on her when the time came.What was more, today's rose incident made Kingsley impatient for the world to know that Charlotte was his.He couldn't wait to hide her, to lock her up, to imprison her where only he could see her. But he couldn't do that.He was afraid she'd lose her smile, that she'd stop being starry-eyed.Kingsley couldn't help but reflect and despise himself for being so despicable, for being unworthy of such a pure and beautiful being as Charlotte. He was in a constant state of uncertainty and anxiety.As Kingsley waited with bated breath, Charlotte said, "Actually, you did all this for me, right?""What?" Kingsley froze.Charlotte chuckled softly. "You're afraid that my family will be mad at me when the time comes, aren't you? And..."
In the airport lobby, Kingsley's sister Freya was waiting for her luggage. She was dressed in a black suit, sharp and straight, with her black hair neatly combed and a steely, cold gaze. Her eyes were deep and piercing, giving her an inviolable look. Her appearance exuded power and confidence, as if she could handle any situation with ease.The Livingston family's car was already waiting at the exit when Freya stepped out of the airport gate. She got into the car, and it slowly drove away from the airport. The car was a sleek black Maybach, its interior lined with luxurious leather and polished wood, reflecting the status and wealth of the Livingston family. Freya settled into the plush seat, her mind already racing with thoughts about the recent events that had brought her back.Suddenly, her phone rang. Freya picked it up. It was Carl.As Carl reported what happened recently about Kingsley to Freya, her tone became unusually cold and resolute. "I've returned. I'll h
Under the glazed crystal lamps, the clothes were scented, and people were mingling. Tonight, a banquet was organized at the school.When Sherry appeared with Charlotte, there was a moment of stunned silence in the banquet hall. Almost everyone looked over, dumbstruck, with awe in their eyes.Charlotte was wearing a simple white dress with hand-embroidered patterns at the neckline and waistline. The dress was understated but elegant, with a subtle glitter when the light hit it. The waist-cinching design highlighted her slender figure, and the satin material of the hemline gave the dress an ethereal quality. As she walked, the train of the dress created a rippling effect in the light.She wore minimal accessories, just a simple silver necklace with a delicate pendant that echoed the dress's pattern. The overall effect was not overly flashy but sophisticated and well-designed.Her face was extraordinarily beautiful, with exquisite features and bright eyes that
Just as Charlotte felt a cold hand violently grab her wrist, she turned her head to see Ben, his eyes glinting with a frantic intensity."Charlotte," Ben whispered, a chilling edge to his voice, "it seems you know too much."Suppressing her fear, Charlotte attempted to speak calmly. "Ben, what are you doing? We're classmates.""Classmates?" Ben sneered. "This isn't the place for you, Charlotte. Right now, you're coming with us."Before Charlotte could respond, a sharp pain surged through her, and she blacked out, abducted by Ben.When Charlotte regained consciousness, she found herself inside a dimly lit warehouse, surrounded by darkness seeping through broken windows. Ben stood beside her, gripping a gleaming dagger, while Zelda stood nearby, her expression blank.The lead bodyguard said to her, "Don't be nervous. My master only wishes to speak with you."A dark glimmer flashed in Charlotte's eyes too quickly to be noticed. She already had a plan in mind. If this person wasn't going
Ben held Charlotte at gunpoint, then glanced at Theo, who sat calmly and inquired, "What do you want?""I know you plan to use her against Kingsley and the Livingston family. My request is simple: ten million dollars and a getaway car," Ben stated viciously."Oh? You're not seeking vengeance for your family?" Theo remained composed."I'm not naive! I know how to negotiate with someone like you for maximum gain. You never intended to aid in avenging my family, did you?"Theo chuckled softly. "Looks like you're still somewhat sharp, but... still an idiot!"At Theo's words, two black-clad bodyguards suddenly emerged, advancing toward Ben."Aren't you worried I'll kill her? Then you'd have nothing to hold over Kingsley!" Ben exclaimed in panic."Foolish! My aim was always to destabilize Kingsley mentally. If you did kill Charlotte, I'd owe you gratitude."Hearing this, panic flashed in Ben's eyes, and in his haste, he aimed his pistol at Theo.
When these words were spoken, all the bodyguards present were shocked. Theo was filled with disbelief."What did you say? You're going to declare war on me in the manner of the Livingston family?" Theo almost laughed out loud. "Do you know what you're talking about?"Carl's face hardened for a moment as well. "Kingsley, calm down!"Kingsley, however, paid no attention to him. He stared into Theo's eyes, showing no hint of hesitation or fear. He said, "I know exactly what I'm doing, so don't you dare underestimate me."This declaration made Theo's face darken, his expression obscure, filled with deep thoughts.Charlotte looked at Chris somewhat helplessly. She didn't understand what was happening. Was this a big gamble by Kingsley?Chris composed himself, looked towards Kingsley and Theo's confrontation, and softly explained, "The Livingston family has rules. Members can challenge each other when there are disputes or unavoidable conflicts. They fight one-on-one in a life-and-death due
Outside the school, Charlotte was escorted to a waiting car. The vehicle was equipped with special materials, bulletproof and resistant to various thermal weapons. Even though the school's premises had been cleared of bombs, Theo had come prepared, and no one knew if he had any other plans lurking in the shadows. Chris wasn't about to let his sister take such a risk.The people at the school had no idea what kind of life-and-death disaster they had just narrowly avoided. They all emerged from the school, unaware of the danger they had faced. They got into various luxury cars and departed one after another. Originally, Carl wanted to wait at the door, but with too many acquaintances coming and going, he had no choice but to hide in the Scott family's car.Chris voiced his concern, "Are you sure Theo will keep his word?""Not entirely," Carl replied, taking off his gold-rimmed glasses and impatiently rubbing his brow. "But Kingsley had to take a gamble on whether Theo still had it in
It was hard for her to believe that the clean, even a little shy Kingsley she knew and the bloodthirsty, horrible person in front of her were the same person.She had always known that Kingsley's condition was serious, but it was only when she was confronted head-on for the first time that she realized just how horrible it was. Kingsley didn't even look like a normal person at this point."Kingsley!" Freya's expression changed; she became nervous and cautious as she slowly stepped forward. "Drop the knife and come here, let me see your wound."At this point, Theo's death was completely unimportant. If Kingsley is allowed to see more bloodshed or even directly kill Theo, I'm afraid his condition will worsen, and he won't be able to regain his sanity at all.In the face of Freya's coaxing, Kingsley did not react at all. Holding the knife in one hand, he pressed his other hand against Theo's neck harder and harder."Kingsley!" Freya was anxious, but she d