"What about Melissa Lane?" Thomas gnashed his teeth at the mention of her. "She's the one who picked Tina! She's using Tina's heart! I abducted the person who treated Tina like she was a product. He told me Melissa picked Tina because she thought her heart would be as pretty as she was."She said no one else's heart deserved to have a place in her body. She's the one who killed Tina!" Thomas became choked up at this point."Do you have proof?" Angeline asked."No!" He gripped the wheel tightly. "I already had the guy—he told me he was willing to testify, but then he was murdered! If I hadn't run out of options, I wouldn't have asked Eric for help in shaking those assassins off.""What if the guy only told you Melissa picked Tina because he wanted to get off scot-free? He could've done it because he was sure you wouldn't be able to reach Melissa!"Her bodyguards would've stopped you even if you'd gone after her. They would've captured you!" Angeline said seriously. "He
Silence descended upon the car as Thomas continued driving. He said despondently, "You're too naive, Angeline. You managed to avenge Henrietta because you're the founder of Vitality Biotech and a Lawson. Do you think Tommy would've gotten what he deserved if you were still Angeline Emmerson?""You're not wrong. I'm the founder of Vitality Biotech and a Lawson, so there's no 'ifs' there." Angeline held Thomas' shoulder. "That's why I can help you avenge Tina once we get evidence!"He pulled over at her destination. "I've never owed anyone anything in my life, Angeline, but you're the exception. You pulled me out of darkness, so I owe you. I'll listen to you."Back in the day, Thomas had run amok while searching for Tina's murderer. The head of a gang had captured him, and Angeline had paid the guy 3.5 million dollars to get him back. If not for her, he would've already died, let alone be able to avenge Tina."I'm helping you because we've both lost our sisters, Tom. And it's
"I did find out a few other things, actually…" Danny pursed his lips. "I just don't want Tom to take the risk because it involves powerful people in other regions.""I understand you couldn't tell him about this, but couldn't you have told me? Would you have kept this from me forever if I hadn't asked?" Angeline questioned, trying to keep her anger under control. "Send me whatever you have."She hung up, feeling irritated beyond belief. She massaged her throbbing temples and commanded, "Pull over."When she got out of the car, the first thing she felt was the sea breeze. She leaned against the car and looked through the information Danny had sent. Jamie gestured for the bodyguards to back up a little as he hovered around the car's trunk so he wasn't too far away.Danny had followed a clue Thomas had given up on and investigated upward. He discovered a few human trafficking syndicates in the black market that had perfected their modus operandi. He'd also found that the syndi
When Rafael saw Angeline head toward the elevators, he ran over to his suitcase and grabbed it before following her. "Are you sure you're okay? A head injury can be pretty serious, you know."The elevator arrived at the first floor. Before Angeline could enter, a drunken man staggered out and tripped on his own feet. He caught himself on the elevator's door and puked."Watch out!" Rafael pulled Angeline to him and swiveled to shield her in his arms.The drunken man's vomit splashed over Rafael's leg. When the hotel's staff saw this, they quickly informed their colleagues about it and ran to the elevator.At that moment, the opposite elevator opened with a ding to reveal Sean leaning lazily against the railing while loosening his tie. He saw Angeline and Rafael surrounded by a group of bodyguards. Rafael even had his arms around Angeline. His gaze landed on Angeline, who was holding onto Rafael's arm.Rafael looked down at her. "Are you okay, ma'am?"She frowned. The hotel's
"Do you think I'll allow any man near you, Angie?" Sean stood behind Angeline, his voice hoarse from the cigarette. His tone was somewhat menacing. "That hug at the elevators was already crossing the line.""What right do you have to scold me for crossing the line?" She turned to stare him in the eye. "You didn't think about crossing the line when you showed up before the media with your arms around Melissa. Heck, you didn't even think about crossing the line when you got her pregnant!"Now, you're calling me out for having a young man shield me from something? Who are you to me? What right do you have to get mad at me for crossing a stupid line?""I'm your husband! Why do you refuse to believe Melissa's child isn't mine?" Sean snapped."You're her husband! I'm not blind, Sean. She loves you! Besides, I was there when you told her about your child with her!" Angeline raised her voice."Are you telling me not to believe myself when I heard you telling her you would have m
Jamie knocked on the bedroom door. "Ms. Lawson?"Sean looked down at Angeline, whom he had pinned against the wall. He signaled for her to respond."I'm taking a bath. What's up?" She placed a hand on his chest, trying to sound as natural as possible.Sean didn't wait for Jamie to answer. His Adam's apple bobbed at the flustered look on Angeline's face, and he leaned down to kiss her. Their breaths mingled, but she turned away before he could press his lips to hers.He was sure she wouldn't dare let Jamie find out he was here, so he allowed his lips to roam over the side of her face.Jamie stepped closer when he heard Angeline's answer. "Mr. Millstone couldn't reach you on your phone. He's been trying for the past 30 minutes, so he asked me to check on you. I'll call him and let him know you're taking a bath, but remember to call him when you're done."Angeline clamped a hand over Sean's mouth. "Alright."Sean gazed at her. He held her wrist and pressed his lips to her s
"Since you have so much faith in us, what does it matter if someone holds me? I haven't gotten pregnant with someone else's child yet, have I?" Angeline tried to push Sean away again. "Get away from me!"His breathing grew heavy as he stared at her. He grabbed her hand and pulled her to him, holding her head with the other hand as he kissed her hard.Angeline was taken aback when their lips met. Then, she started struggling. "Don't… don't touch me!"She couldn't get away. She tried pummeling his chest with her other hand, but he quickly captured it and pinned it above her head. Then, he pulled her closer and deepened the kiss.Angeline struggled so hard that Sean moved his hand from the back of her head to her face. He pushed her head up and forced his tongue into her mouth as she cried out.She bit him hard. The metallic taste of blood spread through their mouths, yet Sean didn't release her. On the contrary, he deepened the kiss further.He was almost psychotic as he made
People who knew each other best knew very well where one the other's weaknesses were. They knew where to stab to make the other party hurt the most.Angeline was taken aback by Sean's words. She wanted to break free of his grip and give him a hard slap, but his words inexplicably made her lose the strength to do that. She sat there stiffly as tears filled her eyes.The disdain and contempt in his words stabbed her deeply. She stared at his handsome face and almost lost control of her emotions. Then, she said, "Yes, that's exactly what I'm like. Are you only figuring this out now?"Sean tightened his grip on her face, his breathing growing heavier by the second. He lifted her into his arms without a word and strode to the bedroom."What are you doing? Let me go!" Angeline shouted.He threw her onto the bed. She propped herself up on her elbows and watched as he loosened his tie while unbuttoning his shirt, her face ashen. Before she could say anything, he grabbed her ankle and dr