On the second floor, Barbara heard the conversation between the three and was so angry that her entire body shook. She rushed down the stairs with heavy footsteps. “Barbara, where are you going?” Esme was the first to stand up, looking at Barbara cheerfully.She was worried that Barbara would break her beautiful dream.Barbara looked at the three of them. “I’m an adult. Can’t I leave the house?” After she spoke, she strode off.Mr. Thomas was so angry that he pointed at her back and scolded, “Such an unfilial daughter! How did I bring such a daughter to life!”Barbara felt her heart chill from his words. She really hoped that the day the truth was revealed, her good father would not collapse!“That’s enough. Barbara has always been like this,” Mrs. Thomas advised, not hoping for the gap between her husband and eldest daughter to widen further.“You are the one who spoiled her! Now, she is not even acting nicely toward Britney!” After Mr. Thomas vented his anger, he grabbe
Peter frowned, asking as he could not quite understand, “Are you and Fia very close?” “No. However, just how innocent is she? Just because she is gentle and kind, all of you charge at her!” Barbara got mad just thinking about it.“Then what about Britney?” Peter said sarcastically. “This time, she was the one who suddenly changed sides. Just how great of a harm has she caused Fia?”That was precisely why Barbara wanted to do a little something.Peter continued, “You wouldn’t possibly be trying to redeem Britney’s crimes, would you?”Barbara replied, “It’s up to you to think what you want. Even if you want my father’s company to go bankrupt, that’s fine! I just want you to help expose Esme and not let her continue harming people!”“I can’t do it.” Peter lowered his gaze. “The person she is relying on holds the lifeline of many people in his hands.”He raised his head, and revealed a rare helpless smile.“Barbara, now it is not about me helping just because I want to. I also hav
The street lamp outside the Hall residence suddenly went out.Barbara could not see the person’s figure clearly.The person stopped about a meter away.“He’s not wrong. Esme is not someone you or I can easily deal with.”“Britney?” Hearing the hoarse voice, Barbara’s heart skipped a beat. Britney went over, and gave Barbara a hug and very, very softly said, “Don’t interfere with Esme’s wedding.”“Britney…”“Whether she dies or not this time will depend on the show.” Britney’s words were very soft. Even her lips did not seem to be moving. She and Peter were the same, guarding against the person in the dark. Barbara asked sadly, “Britney, why did you work with Esme to deal with Mr. Maxwell and Fia?””Barbara, I’m very sorry to have disappointed you.” Britney let her go, and touched her face.“Since young, you have taught me to keep a kind heart, not to be clouded by benefits. I have always kept that in mind. I have never harmed anyone, but in the end, what happened?” Britn
Britney instinctively sensed danger and said faintly, “I do not think of betraying you. I was just thinking that when everything has ended, I would like to return to my family.”“Not thinking of betraying me? All of you have seen my face, yet none of you wish to follow me and be loyal to me. Is it not for the sake of betrayal!” The man was angered.Britney swallowed and tried her best to speak in a gentle tone. “You have our lifelines in your hands. How could we betray you? Isn’t betraying you equivalent to killing ourselves and our families?”The man replied, “Hahaha, good that you know your place! You’re not as useful as Peter. If you betray me, I will definitely make your family live wishing they were dead!”The corners of Britney’s mouth trembled. “Don’t worry. I won’t betray you.”The man replied, “It is not impossible for you to return to your family’s side. When this show has ended, I’ll let you return!”Britney said, “Thank you, Master.” The man replied, “Ha, you only
The cold smile on Fia’s face became wider.“Britney, do you know this kind of feeling? You want to live on well, but incident after incident keeps happening and that kills off your nerves and emotions.“Your brain becomes more and more tired. Every day when you open your eyes and wake up, you can’t muster up any energy, and you don’t even know the point of living like this anymore.”Britney could not help but say, “It makes you want to just go on a strike.”“That’s right. I really want to go on a strike and give up. I don’t want to do anything anymore.” Fia started cackling, like a lonely, wild spirit in the middle of the night.Britney looked at her, thinking of the things she got to know about Fia from her sister.For a moment, she felt a little pity for her.“Fia, do you still love Conrad?”Fia tilted her head and her eyes did not blink at all. Her tears rolled into her mouth.Her mouth was full of bitterness, her heart full of resentment.She said, “If I could, I would ra
“…”Clenching her teeth, Britney did her best to bear the pain on her face. The man slapped her so hard that her mouth bled. However, she did not dare to show any defiance. Seeing her being so obedient, the man waved his hand and said, “Go to the lab and get ready. I’ll restore your voice.”“Thank you, Master.” Britney thanked the man earnestly. As long as she could restore her original self, Britney did not care about her dignity. “Heh!” The man stifled a laugh. “You b*tches think you’re so pure and untainted. Yet, in the end, you can only serve me as my dogs! Only I can show you the joy of living!”Britney felt disgusted hearing his words. Still, she could not afford to defy him.“Be a good girl and obey me.” The man grabbed Britney’s shoulders and said, “Compared to you and her, Esme is too filthy to be used as a pawn. Her use is about to be fully spent. As long as you obey me, I can make your wishes come true!”“Thank you, Master.”The man patted her skinny shoulders an
Tiger said coldly, “Argonauts Corp has survived this long because of Sir’s mercy. You should be grateful! If you insist on getting involved in things you shouldn’t, Sir will have no choice but to shut Argonauts Corp down!”“You!” Jason did his best to calm down before saying, “I just want to know if Fia is safe!”“This is none of your business, Mr. Evans,” Tiger retorted.When Jason was prepared to throw a punch at Tiger, Conall held his fist, consoling him, “Jason, calm down. Let me talk to him.”“Mr. Parker…”Conall nodded and said, “I understand you’re just concerned about Fia. Still, you’re not in the position to ask. So, allow me to ask them.”Recalling just how maddening Conrad could get, Jason relented and took a step back, allowing Conall to take charge.Putting a hand on his aching chest, Conall said in a pained tone, “Tell Conrad, no matter how late it is to do so, I still want to fulfill my responsibility as Fia’s father. Please, let Fia go. I’m asking him not as the
Mary marched toward the Maxwell villa as she wiped her tears.“What a heartless man! Did he fake his love for Fia in front of us all this while?! And for what? To avenge that first love of his? For that witch?!”Sensing how discontented her mother was, Sharon got down from her father’s arms and hurried to grasp Mary’s hand.“Mommy, are we looking for my godmother?”Hearing this, tears began streaking down Mary’s face again as she kneeled down to hold her daughter.“I’m so sorry, Sharon. I don’t know where your godmother’s gone. I have sent her so many messages but she did not reply to them at all… I… I am so…”Then, her sobs turned into weeping.Seeing this, Sharon began to tear up as well. She stepped forward to hug her mother. “Then let’s wait for her. Let's pray for her to come back to us again.”“…”Tyler, on the other hand, was standing next to his wife, conflicted. He really wanted to tell his wife and daughter about the plan but he was too afraid to do so! He was afraid