Vivianne swallowed before averting her gaze. She didn't know how to respond, and she also didn't understand why instead of getting angry at Beckett's lascivious remarks, her body seemed to heat up even more."Just watch the movie!" Vivianne exclaimed before adjusting her posture and crossing her arms.Beckett just laughed before resuming his earlier activity of watching the movie, while Vivianne opted to listen to music. The girl didn't bother thinking about her suitcase anymore because, as Beckett had said, there was nothing they could do about it.So now, she decided to just enjoy their vacation and not dwell on anything else for the moment.Sixteen hours later, they finally arrived at Venice Marco Polo Airport. They were in Venice, Italy, and Vivianne couldn't contain her joy as she looked around the whole place."Wow! It's so beautiful here!" Vivianne exclaimed with a wide smile."We're just at the airport, yet you're so happy," Beckett said, smiling and shaking his head.Vivianne
BECKETT kissed Vivianne as if it were their last day on Earth, and Vivianne reciprocated with the same intensity. Both of Beckett's arms were wrapped around Vivianne's neck, while his hands roamed over her buttocks, giving them a gentle squeeze."Ah…" Vivianne let out a soft moan. She enjoyed what Beckett was doing, especially his way of kissing her. It was deep, passionate, and it seemed to drive her wild. "M-More…""As you wish, my wife."Beckett granted her request. From her lips, Beckett's lips slowly moved to her neck, while the hand that was on her buttocks moments ago was now traveling up to her thighs.He immediately found her sweet spot, and Beckett couldn't help but smile at the muffled moans from Vivianne as he explored her femininity with his hand."Even if you ask me to stop now, I won't," Beckett whispered in a seductive tone before inserting two fingers inside her.As much as he wanted to go all out on Vivianne now, he knew she wouldn't be able to handle his size, nor h
After they showered, Vivianne lay sprawled on the sofa like a limp vegetable. She was still in her bathrobe, her hair soaking wet, but she couldn't muster the strength to stand up anymore.Beckett had promised earlier that they would just take a shower. However, they ended up having sex in the bathroom, and it wasn't just one round. There were many.Most of the time, she was standing, so her legs were now trembling.She gave Beckett a glare, and he felt it even though he was facing away from her while drying himself.“Why are you looking at me like that?” Beckett asked without turning to face her.“You said, just a shower!” Vivianne snapped.“I said that, but you’re the one who requested me to enter my cock inside you,” he chuckled.“You tricked me!” Vivianne retorted before sitting properly on the bed. “Y-You made me feel good!” she stuttered.Beckett's words were true. When she was lost in pleasure from what he was doing, she was the one who suggested they do that. And because of th
Beckett stood by his words. His wife was taken to various places, and he made her experience the unique things Italy had to offer. Beckett didn't even allow her to dwell on problems for a few seconds. Every time she drifted off, even for a moment, thinking about her mother, Beckett immediately brought her back to the present.“We’ll go back soon. For now, let’s enjoy the view.” Beckett pointed to the paintings inside the Scuola Grande di San Rocco—their last stop for the day.Vivianne followed suit. She let herself be immersed in the elegance of the paintings and felt the emotions they conveyed. And as she looked around, one painting caught her attention.[Miracle of The Slave by Jacopo Tintoretto]“A slave was punished by his master because he prayed to the tomb of San Marco, causing him to be blind and have his legs fractured… But San Marco appeared, breaking the instruments used to torture the slave before he freed him,” Vivianne read the inscription below the painting. “How lucky
Vivianne glanced at her husband, his brow furrowed. "Do you know him?""A former classmate," Beckett replied, but his gaze remained on Laurel's hand holding Vivianne's palm."Sorry, man. I didn’t know," Laurel chuckled, quickly releasing Vivianne. "Your girlfriend?"Beckett raised his right hand to show their wedding ring, and Laurel's lips parted in surprise. "Damn! You’re married! I will report this to everyone later!""Maybe they already know. You’re just not watching the news," Beckett shrugged, placing a hand on Vivianne's waist as if asserting that she belonged to him and no one else could claim her.Vivianne smiled slightly at that. Even though Laurel, the guy in front of them, was handsome, she would still choose Beckett."What are you doing here?" Beckett asked Laurel again."For fun, of course. Look, so many pretty girls are out here," Laurel grinned, and Vivianne realized he was a playboy but still had a somewhat intimidating aura. "But I should also ask you the same thing.
Vivianne stopped walking when Beckett said that. “Are we going to be together?”“If you want to, why not?” Beckett replied seriously before scanning the area outside the airport.A man waved at him, one of his employees whom he instructed earlier to bring the car to the airport. He doesn’t want to use Synverse’s car for personal errands like this, especially when he’s with his wife. It's better to avoid any potential gossip.Beckett led Vivianne toward the car and opened the car door for her.“Hop in,” Beckett instructed his wife.But Vivianne stood her ground. She didn’t get in and just looked at Beckett. There was a look of puzzlement in her eyes. “Why are you coming home with me, and why do I need to get my other belongings?”“I’ll answer that once we’re on the ride back to your mansion. For now, just hop in,” Beckett replied in a cold tone.But Vivianne didn’t obey him. They continued to stare at each other, and it seemed like there was electricity in their eyes. While they were v
Like Vivianne, Alfred's men were also surprised to see Beckett pointing his gun at them. His gaze was sharp and menacing, causing them to step back slightly. No one spoke to them, afraid that Beckett might pull the trigger and kill them all. While the servants didn't know the true nature of the young man, the guards did. They also knew how brutal Beckett could be towards his enemies. He was no longer afraid of blood, and he was willing to do anything for Vivianne."Lower your weapon. They're becoming more tense with you pointing the gun at us," Vivianne ordered her husband, glancing around anxiously. "Mom will worry if she hears gunshots downstairs.""Then tell them to drop their guns first, because I'm not planning to be vulnerable while all their guns are pointing at us… Especially you," Beckett replied, still focused ahead, watching the movements of each opponent.But no one lowered their guns, so Beckett became even more alert. Tension filled the silence between them. It was onl
"IT'S EASY to die for someone you love, but can you endure and live through all the hardships with them?" Ella asked again.Beckett was taken aback by what he heard. All this time, he thought his mindset was correct—that he would unquestionably give his own life for Vivianne's well-being. But if he did that, Vivianne would be left alone, and she would have a permanent heartache. Losing a loved one brings a permanent scar to someone, and Beckett knew that all too well. That's what he experienced when his parents were killed.Beckett smiled before speaking again. "Let me rephrase it. I'm willing to live for a lifetime to be at your daughter’s side at all times."Ella nodded approvingly at what the young man said. Vivianne felt the same way. She seemed reassured upon hearing Beckett's words because it meant he wouldn't easily sacrifice his life anymore… because now, he had a reason to live.Pain is not his motivation anymore to live; it’s his love for Vivianne.After that, they caught
Alfred raised his right hand, and all the members of the Allamino mafia emerged. Beckett did the same, and his men who were hiding in the trees and bushes earlier also came out.Seeing how the two leaders are determined to clash with each other, it only means one thing: this place will be in bloodshed soon.And indeed it happened. The people between Beckett and Alfred started fighting. Blood flowed, and many lives were lost. It was a long-time war between the two of them, and Beckett won.Now they are face to face. Alfred is sitting on the ground, his body full of wounds and bruises from Beckett's beating, while Beckett is standing. His gun is pointed at Alfred.“I know you want to kill me… But why can’t you fucking pull the trigger?” Alfred asked, grinning. “Has your fear of killing people returned?”“Hah.” Beckett clicked his tongue, annoyed.But he didn't answer the question. The reason he didn't shoot Alfred was because of Vivianne. She was still sitting in the grass, but the ropes
In Alfred's anger, he approached Vivianne with large strides before grabbing the collar of her clothes. "Take back what you said.""I'm not your father to obey you." Vivianne grinned, especially when she saw the rage intensifying in Alfred's eyes. "I never considered you a father because I don't have a demon for a father like you—"Vivianne didn't finish her sentence because Alfred suddenly let go of her collar and slapped her. Not just once, but three times.Vivianne smiled painfully. The happy family she had dreamed of... She would never have that. And she needed to accept the painful truth."You have no manners! After everything I've done for you, this is how you repay me? By fighting me and insulting me?!" Alfred's anger and shouts echoed throughout the entire office.Vivianne chuckled sarcastically. "I have no manners? And everything you did, you did for me? Why, did you even ask if I wanted to be in this situation?""You're ungrateful!"Alfred slapped her again, harder than befo
After that, they discussed their next plan all night. They agreed on one thing: they would rescue Ella from the hospital and inject her with the new medicine that Beckett had developed to wake her up.“I will distract Alfred and his men,” Beckett said, pointing to the right side of the footprint. “We will go here since Ella’s room is on the left side of the hospital. While we’re here, use the opportunity to escape with your mother.”“But that’s dangerous.” Vivianne shook her head. “Alfred might have prepared for this and could have you killed in the hospital. He can easily do that. Believe me.”“I believe you, but it doesn’t matter. What’s important for me right now is to save your mother and fulfill my promise to you…” Beckett kissed his wife’s forehead again. “So let’s do this… and see the end together.”THE NEXT DAY, it was time to execute the plan. Beckett was already in the parking lot, along with the men who would pose as doctors, nurses, and janitors if anything went wrong.He
Alfred went to the hospital afterward to check on Ella's condition. He’s making sure Ella will be alive, but not enough to wake her up. He will only get her treated once Vivianne follows his demands. But it seems fate is not on his side now, because he was shocked to see Vivianne just coming out of Ella's room, holding a large suitcase. “What does this mean?” Alfred asked in a deep and angry tone. “You’re leaving your mother for that man?” “I just said goodbye to her earlier, and I’m sure she’ll understand me,” Vivianne replied. “How can she understand if she's already dead?” “She won’t die.” Vivianne gritted her teeth but forced herself to stay calm. This was not the time to argue with her father. She was already exhausted from everything that had happened. “I’m leaving.” Vivianne took a step forward, thinking her father would not speak again, but she was wrong. “I’m giving you one last chance to take back what you said. Go back to the mansion and break up with Beckett,” Alfre
“TWENTY million dollars.”“Twenty million? Dollars? Are you out of your mind?!” Vivianne suddenly shouted when she realized what her husband intended to do. “No! That’s too much money! Just leave me here!”“Shut up, lady,” Raul said in a deep voice, frowning as he seemed annoyed by Vivianne's yelling in a language he didn’t understand.“Non maledire con mia moglie, Raul.” [Don’t curse at my wife.]Beckett didn’t like the way Raul reprimanded his wife, especially the tone of his voice. He glared at Raul but quickly calmed himself.“So, is this enough for you to buy guns from their organization?” Beckett asked, raising the diamond card. “You have collateral, and remember how I saved your ass when we were in elementary school?”Unbeknownst to everyone, Raul and Beckett were not just acquaintances. They were classmates back in the day, and when someone tried to beat up Raul because he didn’t know how to fight, Beckett saved him. They became best friends somehow after that, until they dec
"Don't talk shit with me. I know you're the reason she's missing." Beckett approached Alfred, his eyes filled with rage. "Where did you take her?""I don't know. Which part of that don't you understand?" Alfred slammed the newspaper down beside him before meeting Beckett's angry gaze. "And don't forget that you're in my territory. I could blow your brains out right now."Beckett smirked. "If you really planned to do that, you should have done it already.""I'll do it later, once I have all your wealth."Hearing Alfred's words, Beckett couldn't help but laugh. His suspicions were correct—Alfred had ulterior motives for agreeing to his marriage with Vivianne and for pretending to be cordial with him."Keep dreaming," Beckett whispered, his jaw clenching. "I will find her, no matter how long it takes. Mark my words, Alfred Allamino."Beckett turned to leave the mansion, but stopped when Alfred spoke again."Even if you do find her, can you be sure she's still alive by then?"Beckett turn
Beckett immediately hit the wall when he thought of that. He didn’t waste any more time. He quickly searched for paper and a pen to write down his thoughts.Fortunately, he still memorized the ingredients and knew the drugs that could interfere with the chemicals.Due to his endless thinking, the three days passed quickly for Beckett. He didn’t even realize that he was eating only twice a day and spent almost the entire day sitting on the edge, thinking.He had filled almost an entire notebook with writings and drawings of various things. Everything was settled, so all he needed to do when he got out was go to the warehouse and test all his ideas.“If what I’m thinking is correct, it means that the other drink Ella had taken is the reason why she went into a coma. It was also the reason for her nosebleed,” Beckett muttered while staring at his notebook.He was bothered by the events, but it wasn’t just the chemical in Ella’s body that made him uneasy. It was because of another realiza
Vivianne entered her mother's room. She sat by her side, silently crying. She couldn’t stay still because just a while ago she was able to talk to her mother properly, but now, she looked like a withered vegetable. Her skin was flushed, and she was lying bedridden.“Mom… I’m sorry,” she whispered to her mother, gently squeezing her hand.Vivianne felt that everything that happened was her fault. She couldn’t blame anyone else for this, but earlier she had exploded from the many problems she was going through.Her trauma hasn’t healed yet. She has major trust issues. She also knew that she shouldn’t have treated Beckett the way she did earlier, especially since he just wanted to help. But because of what happened, her walls were up again.“I’m sorry, Beckett…” she said, and soon after, her tears flowed freely.But unbeknownst to Vivianne, Beckett had followed her. He had already opened the door and was ready to enter, but when he saw how sad Vivianne was while looking at Ella and heard
Not long after, Beckett and Vivianne began doing the things they had planned in Agrianthropos. They also informed Ella about what was going to happen so she wouldn't be surprised when she started to feel pain in her heart.Now, they were at the Allamino mansion. They were alone because Alfred was in the office reading documents. The mother and daughter were eating dinner, and Vivianne had already put medicine in her drink.They were chatting while eating. Vivianne was discreetly checking the time. She and Beckett had planned this specifically, so they had a schedule to follow. Vivianne was waiting for it.“Child, I think it's time for me to watch my favorite KDRAMA,” Ella said.It was a code. Ella was asking if it was time for her to drink the water on the table which contained the medicine.Vivianne looked at the clock before nodding. “Yes, it's time, mom. I’ll take you back to your room after we finish eating.”“Alright.” Ella finished eating and then drank the water.Ella did not i