“I’m talking about Nick Corden,” Lily said. Puzzled, Fred frowned. “Nick Corden?”“Mike Corden’s son. You guys kidnapped the boy to force Mike into doing your bidding. Don’t tell me you don’t know about it,” Lily said bluntly.“Oh, that boy!” Looking as if he had just remembered who Nick was, he asked curiously, “Why do you care about someone else’s son? Or is he also yours?”Lily knew what he was implying by his annoying look and tone. She did not bother to argue with him. Instead, she said, “My babies and Nick are nothing compared to a duke like you. It’s an excellent deal, right?”Fred rested his chin in his hand and smiled. “I guess you’re right.”“So, is that a yes?” Lily asked. “No!” Fred said decisively. Lily stunned. She thought he would agree after hesitating for a moment. After all, Mike was useless to him now, and it was pointless to hold Nick hostage.‘Wouldn’t giving up Nick to save his own life be a good deal?’Lily stressed, “Think twice. It’s your life we’r
Fred stopped and turned around to look at Lily expectantly. Lily saw his adamant expression and thought before asking, “Why?”Fred was puzzled. “Can you tell me why? Nick is useless to you. Why do you have to—"Before she could finish, Fred interrupted, “I have another use for him, so I’ll never set him free!”He probably did not want to waste his time and knew she could never escape. He added, “You and that kid can’t be part of your terms. Besides that, feel free to name anything else.”Fred sighed and palmed his chest in pain. His pain was real, so he would never make a deal with her if he had not felt something within him.Lily frowned, intrigued by what he said, but decided to put it aside. Considering his attitude, she could not save Nick. She knew she could not rescue her children if she missed this opportunity.“Okay! I’ll make a deal with you,” Lily said after taking two steps forward.“On what terms?” Fred asked, raising his brow. “Just release my children. You can
Lily’s words terrified Fred, causing him to palm his stomach. “You’re just trying to scare me!”“You’ll soon find out whether or not I’m telling the truth,” Lily smiled and returned to sit back down while looking at him, “So? Do you want to make the deal? I’m tired and need my rest.”Fred glared at her, wondering if he should trust his words. Still, he could not tell if she was telling the truth. He initially thought she was bluffing about the poison, but the physician he visited proved him wrong.Fred did not know how much he could trust her this time. He slowly clutched his stomach when the pain returned. Although he looked calm, sweat dripped from his forehead.‘Should I take the risk?”After a momentary hesitation, he said, “Fine, I’ll give your children to your husband and show you the live feed. However, you must immediately give me the antidote afterward!”Lily nodded. “Deal!” …Alexander was at a loss when he suddenly received an anonymous letter. The letter told him t
The sky gradually darkened as the trio anxiously awaited the night. Alexander followed the letter’s instructions and arrived at Maplewood Street, waiting under the assigned tree.Meanwhile, Cameron’s men had long stationed themselves at several spots around the tree. If anyone approached Alexander, they could readily apprehend the person. With everything in place, Alexander stood there, trying to look calm despite himself.Alexander had never felt so nervous, even when he first obtained La Beaute Group. Just thinking about seeing his twins for the first time made his heart race. He felt even more uneasy, not knowing whether this was a prank or a trap.He also wondered how Lily and the children were doing.The doctor returned to the embassy to gather information for him, but he never heard back from the doctor since. Alexander suspected Fred might have discovered him. After all, Alexander had sent the doctor’s wife and children to safety.It was doubtful Fred would not notice. Unfo
The delivery felt heavy in Alexander’s hands. He held his breath and carefully opened its lid. Lying inside were two infants wrapped in blankets. They seemed sound asleep with their eyes closed.Alexander sighed in relief when he saw them but soon grew anxious again. He put a finger under their noses to see if they were breathing and was relieved, exclaiming, “It’s them!”“Oh, my God!” Mike nearly burst into sobs. Tears welling in his eyes, he looked even more emotional than Alexander. He was thrilled for Alexander. After all, the organization had also kidnapped Nick.Mike felt like he saw Nick again.‘If Alex’s twins can return safely, so can Nicky!’Alexander nodded. “Let’s go back first.”The delivery bag was larger than the regular one. No wonder it caught Alexander’s attention initially. Still, the delivery man dared to bring the twins out in the open. Furthermore, he did not look like he could fight.Back at home, Alexander grew worried seeing the twins still asleep. Soon
“Who are they if they’re not mine? Also, where did they come from, and why did the organization send them to me? If they are mine…” Alexander looked at Mike and Austin. “What’s the organization up to?”Mike responded, “Do you think the organization plans to use the babies to blackmail you?”“Could it be…” Austin stopped halfway.“Yes?” Alexander raised his brows curiously.Austin shook his head. “Nothing. I was just taking a wild guess.”Alexander dropped the subject but noticed Austin’s grave expression. Alexander said, “Whatever it is, we must take good care of the children now.”He knew the other two must be tired, saying, “You two should get some rest. Leave the babies to me.”Mike disagreed, “No, you need to handle many more things. Let me watch over them.”“Why don’t you two go to sleep? I’m a doctor. Let me do it,” Austin said.“Cut it out, okay? They’re likely my children, so I should take care of them,” Alexander sighed, “I owe it to them.”Austin and Mike exchanged
Lily turned to look at Fred. “How can I be sure the babies you gave my husband are mine?”Fred was stunned and upset. He bolted to his feet and asked, “Are you trying to mess with me?”“No, I just want to make sure they’re mine instead of someone else’s you kidnapped.” Lily had not considered that possibility before. Still, she almost burst into tears when she saw Alexander holding the bag and carefully checking if they were still breathing.She always knew him to be calm, but she saw his finger shaking when he checked their breathing.Lily never expected to stay at the embassy for so long. She could not leave, even after giving birth. She suspected she might never get out of there.At that moment, she truly hated Fred for conducting the experiments. He was why she got separated from her family, and the world was in chaos.“Where the hell can I find two babies of similar age?” Fred never even considered that.‘Her suspicions are driving me insane!’“I’m trying to make a deal wi
“Have you experienced stomach aches after leaving here last time?” Lily suddenly asked.Puzzled, Fred shook his head. “No.”Then he caught himself and roared, “That’s none of your business! Where is the antidote, damn it?!”“You have no more stomachache or diarrhea. You also don’t feel so nauseous now, right? You’re just a bit dizzy, and your legs feel weak occasionally, correct?”Confused by her questions, Fred pondered seriously. Although he hated himself for answering her, he couldn’t help it, “Yes, I think you’re right!”After he finished answering, Lily stopped asking questions and just smiled.However, her smile alarmed Fred. “Stop smiling, okay? I’m asking about the antidote, you—”“Look at the way you talk. You don’t look poisoned, do you?” Lily said meaningfully.“What the…” He pinched his stomach, then palmed and knocked on his chest. Indeed, he was feeling much better than before. Although Fred was relieved, he was also infuriated.His eyes widened as he pointed at