As Beatriz approached a sharp turn ahead, Vanessa quickly veered to the other side and dashed into the woods. Just as her speeding car was about to crash into a large tree, she made the split-second decision to jump out, and the car rolled down the hill.
Beatriz, in a critical moment, slammed on the brakes just in time to avoid any injury.
While Luca was preparing to get out of the car to capture Beatriz, she seized the opportunity to make a sharp turn and escape…
Watching Beatriz flee without hesitation, he glanced back at the possible accident involving Vanessa, ultimately deciding to find her first.
Meanwhile, in the speeding car, Beatriz gripped the steering wheel tightly, her eyes burning with jealousy and rage. She clenched her teeth and barked orders at the unemployed youth Alden had recruited.
“You must eliminate that woman! She saw you last time, and if you want to survive, you have to do everything you can to get rid of her!&
With a dull thud, the sound wasn’t loud, but it drew everyone’s attention.They saw Luca suddenly lean against the car hood, looking as if he were in considerable discomfort.Vanessa, closest to him, rushed over to support him and anxiously asked, “What’s wrong? Are you in pain?”Despite his bravado, Luca shook his head and waved his hand, forcing a smile as he denied, “I’m fine; just feeling a bit dizzy.”She didn’t believe him and quickly called for someone to help him to the tent. After examining him, the accompanying doctor emerged with a frown.“Mr. Kensington has sustained an injury to his side, likely from a collision and subsequent fall, which has led to an infection. He needs to be taken to the hospital immediately for treatment and medication.”Vanessa was shocked and glanced at Luca, whose complexion was already looking quite bad. Without hesitation, she said, &ldqu
Luca indeed realized that Isla was much smarter than her mother.At least so far, she was the first to pick up on his intentions for coming here.“Isla, don’t you want someone to take care of your mom, love her, and also care for you?”“Uncle, do you want to be that person?”Luca, tempted by the prospect of 'benefits,' quickly admitted, “I do…”Then he swiftly realized he had been successfully led into a conversation by a kindergarten kid, and instead of being angry, he felt particularly pleased about it.“Isla, you’re so smart and perceptive; you’ll surely be my daughter in the future…”Just as he was praising her, Vanessa misunderstood and abruptly pulled Isla towards her, holding up an ice pack, her eyes alert and tense as she questioned, “What daughter? Who’s your daughter?”Both Luca and Isla were slightly taken aback, shocked by her reaction.But they didn’t think much of i
“Arrange for bodyguards to come over for 24/7 protection.” “It’s not for me; it’s for Vanessa… Right, no mistakes can happen, and no one must find out…”She stood at the door, eavesdropping on a few lines, and was somewhat shocked. She quickly turned back to her room, hugging Isla and spending a sleepless night.What does Luca mean by this? Is he finding someone to protect her and Isla? Is he so worried about Isla because he knows her true identity?As these thoughts swirled in her mind, she self-doubted and questioned whether he genuinely wanted to protect the two of them, feeling that something didn’t quite add up.After pondering, she wondered if his moving in was indeed to protect her?For some reason, just thinking about it made her heart skip a beat. ...Ever since the police visited Beatriz to inquire about the c
Just as Grandpa was about to approach, Beatriz threw her arms around Ezra, sobbing dramatically. “Ezra, are you okay?”Ezra, looking confused, let himself be pulled into her embrace, going along with the act.The whole thing felt too smooth—like they’d rehearsed it before.“Mom...?” Ezra mumbled hesitantly.Beatriz’s expression shifted, as if something had just clicked in her mind. “Didn’t you say Isla gave you some snacks today?”Ezra paused, reluctant, but in the end, he nodded, staying quiet in her arms, ready to play his part.Hearing the commotion, Grandpa hurried over, his eyes narrowing as he noticed Ezra’s pale expression. The boy looked genuinely unwell.Grandpa touched Ezra’s forehead, frowning. It was warm.
“Stop talking nonsense!”Luca's expression darkened as he shouted at her in displeasure.Beatriz was taken aback; she never expected Luca, who had always treated her with respect—even if he sometimes avoided her—would yell at her like this.“Luca, you’re yelling at me?”Feigning innocence, she clutched Ezra, looking like a pair of abandoned mother and child.Grandpa looked on with concern; he could see that Luca’s intention was to reconcile with Vanessa. Yet here were Beatriz and Ezra, whom he had seen grow up, putting him in a difficult position.But he couldn’t help siding with his eldest grandson, even as a sharp pang gripped his heart. Frustrated, he struck the hospital floor with his cane. “You reckless boy! I told you to treat Vanessa well, but you wouldn’t listen. Now you’ve got Beatriz, and you still won’t listen! What more do you want?”
Kindergarten, after school.Grandpa’s men had been lurking around here for more than two days, privately checking the school’s surveillance. Everything was done under Grandpa Kensington’s name, including their covert surveillance of Isla.When the kindergarten teacher saw that Isla’s parents hadn’t come yet, she stayed a bit longer with her.Suddenly, someone called out to the teacher, “The principal said the Kensington family is calling because of Ezra and wants you to go over.”The teacher looked at Isla, feeling uneasy. However, since it was the principal who called and it involved the Kensington family and Ezra, she couldn’t afford to offend anyone. Reluctantly, she told the teacher who relayed the message to keep an eye on Isla.“Don’t worry, I know her parents.”The teacher finally nodded and, after warning Isla not to leave with strangers, left.Isla played alone
“What else is there to explain!”Vanessa stepped forward, shoving Luca’s shoulder forcefully, trying to push him out the door. Instead, he wrapped his arms around her, gently yet patiently trying to explain.“No, it’s just that Ezra was hospitalized due to food poisoning, so…” Grandpa had someone investigate. “What does Ezra being poisoned have to do with Isla being kidnapped?”Vanessa was shocked, feeling like there was something she didn’t understand. Luca's expression suggested he had no idea what was happening either.Could it be that she really misunderstood?Luca was surprised and shook his head. “I’m not aware of this matter. It’s just that Ezra’s food poisoning needs to be investigated. Only Isla fed him something else tha
K Group.Suddenly, the lights in the president's office turned on. Luca took off his jacket and casually tossed it onto the sofa. He picked up a bottle of foreign wine from the display rack and expertly poured himself a glass.Looking down at the colorful nightlife below, he swirled the glass in his hand, the ice cubes clinking crisply. He slowly brought it to his lips and drank it all in one go, then poured another glass.After several glasses, he still felt no drowsiness.His mind was filled with Vanessa's words from earlier and the right and wrongs of five years ago.“Was it really my fault five years ago?”This wasn’t the first time he had asked himself this, but it was the first time he had begun to doubt the truth of that incident and whether the child was his.Lost in thou
Upon entering the dining room, she was stunned by the lavish spread before her—an extravagant feast fit for royalty. Her lips twitched—rich people’s world was something she would never understand. This was considered a ‘simple meal’?!She casually picked a seat and was just about to sit down when a maid beside her immediately spoke up in alarm, “Miss Skye, you can’t sit there…”“Oh? I can’t?” Zara looked up at Magnus, blinking innocently. “Then where should I sit?”“Step back,” Magnus cast a cold glance at the maid before his lips curved into a gentle smile. “That seat is meant for you. No one else is qualified to sit there.”“What’s so special about this seat?” Zara raised an eyebrow as she sat down.“You’re hungry, so just eat.” Magnus didn’t answer her question. Instead, he picked up the cutlery and handed them to her before using the serving spoon to place a portion of crab roe into her plate.“I can do it myself. Don’t serve me food. I
Seeing the man in the wheelchair, still exuding an undeniable aura of dominance, Zara paused for a moment before smiling. "Mr. Voss, I must say, I'm truly flattered."Magnus maneuvered his wheelchair closer, his deep, piercing black eyes locked onto her face, as radiant as the moon surrounded by stars. "You look very much like my ex-wife. When I see you, it's as if I'm seeing her again. I want you to stay by my side. I can give you anything you desire."Zara's expression darkened slightly as she arched a brow, her tone turning cold. "And what do you take me for? A mere substitute to fill your emptiness?"The bodyguard beside him spoke emotionlessly, issuing a veiled warning. "Miss Skye, you work in this industry—you should know our boss’s influence. He decides who rises and who gets blacklisted with just a snap of his fingers.""Magnus Voss, do you really think you can control everything?" Zara shot him a sharp, defiant glance. "
The moment to reveal the Best Actress award had finally arrived. Before the host could even announce the name, the audience erupted into chants of "Zara," growing louder with each passing second.Astrid gripped the arms of her chair in anticipation. The moment the name was announced, she would stand up immediately—there was no way Zara, a mere newcomer with just one film, could overshadow her.This prestigious award, presented once every three years, was hers to claim. More importantly, it was being handed out by Magnus himself—an unprecedented honor. She was determined to seize it.The host glanced at the name in the envelope, his eyes lighting up before he declared loudly, “The Best Actress award goes to Zara Skye!”The audience erupted into thunderous applause and cheers, chanting Zara’s name over and over.Astrid felt as if she had been slapped across the face. Her cheeks burned as she shook her head in disbelief. “Impossible! How
Astrid nervously watched the doctor, silently praying. Magnus must be okay—if something happened to him, everything she had done would be for nothing.The doctor’s expression was grave as he said, “Mr. Voss’ injuries are severe. We’ve done everything we can; the rest is up to fate.”The old master was struck as if by lightning. His cane fell to the ground with a loud thud. His body trembled violently, and the color drained from his face.“Master!” The butler quickly supported him, his voice anxious. “Young Master will be fine, please don’t worry too much.”The doctor glanced at the old master hesitantly before saying, “There’s… one more thing.”The butler shot him a warning look and quickly intervened. “Whatever it is, it can wait.” Couldn’t he see that the old master had already suffered enough?“Let him speak. I can handle it.” The old master’s voice was firm.The doctor sighed and said apologetically, “Mr. Vo
The road was a chaotic scene as a world-class luxury car sped recklessly, weaving through traffic at a breakneck pace. Other vehicles swerved desperately to avoid a collision, honking frantically in alarm.Magnus's chiseled face was shrouded in grief, his deep-set eyes drowning in sorrow. His heart felt hollow, as if someone had carved it out, leaving behind only emptiness. His slender fingers gripped the steering wheel tightly, while his foot pressed mercilessly against the accelerator, pushing it to the limit.The car was practically flying.Dark clouds gathered, obscuring the sky, and a fierce wind howled through the streets. Pedestrians hurried along, shielding themselves from the incoming storm.A discarded newspaper was suddenly lifted by the wind, slamming against the windshield, momentarily blinding him. A sharp honk blared ahead—a massive truck was making a turn.By the time he reacted, it was too late. His speed was
“What did you just say?” The emotions Magnus had been suppressing finally erupted. He suddenly reached out and grabbed the doctor by the throat, his chiseled yet icy face filled with murderous intent as he roared furiously, “You’re lying! She won’t die! Who allowed this?!”“Ugh…” The doctor, exhausted from hours of surgery, struggled as his throat was constricted. He gasped for air, his eyes rolling back.What a terrifying man! Everyone around was stunned, quickly rushing forward to rescue the doctor.“Mr. Voss, let go!” Edric, who had just arrived, pushed through the crowd and grabbed Magnus’s arm, trying to pry his fingers open.But Magnus, unwilling to accept reality, possessed an inhuman strength. No one could move him an inch. His bloodshot eyes burned with fury, as if they could set the world on fire.“Mr. Voss, stop!” Seeing that the doctor was on the verge of suffocation, Edric spotted a chair in the corner, grabbed it, and slammed it hard
In his office, Magnus had just picked up his coffee when a sharp, searing pain tore through his chest. His hand trembled, and with a loud crash, the cup slipped from his grasp, shattering on the floor. Coffee splattered onto his shoes."Sir are you alright?" Edric, the stern-faced assistant with cold eyes, quickly stepped forward, took out a tissue, crouched beside him, and meticulously wiped the coffee stain off his shoe."I'm fine. Step back." Magnus withdrew his foot, his sharp brows furrowing. Why did his chest suddenly ache? The unease clawed at his heart like a ferocious beast, making him restless. He paused for a moment before ordering, "Prepare the car. We're going to the prison district."Edric's eyes flickered as he hesitated. "Sir the last time you visited Miss Thorne, the Old Master was already displeased.""Enough nonsense. Hurry up!" Magnus’s chiseled face darkened, his tone commanding.Edric cast him a wary glance
Hearing the commotion, a nurse rushed in. When she saw Senna struggling violently, her wrists bloody, she immediately shouted, "Senna, calm down! If you keep this up, you'll have a miscarriage!"Senna froze. Her bloodshot eyes widened as she stared at the nurse. Her voice, hoarse like an old man at death’s door, trembled. "What... did you just say?""You were unconscious when you were admitted. The doctors discovered you’re already four weeks pregnant," the nurse said with sympathy. "Given your current situation, many would choose to terminate the pregnancy."Senna looked down at her still-flat stomach, unable to process the news.Astrid's eyes darkened as she clenched her fists. Then she sneered. "Senna, you really couldn’t stay lonely, huh? It’s been less than three months since you broke up with Magnus, and you’ve already gotten knocked up by another man. How shameless. When Magnus finds out, he’ll be so glad he left
No matter how much Senna denied the charges, she was ultimately convicted and sentenced to three years in prison.She shared a cell with seven other female inmates. The moment she stepped inside, she could feel the hostility thick in the air. As the cell door slammed shut behind her, a woman with a hideous scar on her face led the others toward her, their eyes filled with malice, their lips curling into sinister smirks.Senna gripped the washbasin in her hands tightly, her expression unshaken by fear. She stood tall, her spine straight, exuding defiance.“So, you’re Senna Thorne. Someone paid us to give you a warm welcome.” The scarred woman sneered before turning to the others. “Ladies, we’ve got ourselves a new toy. Don’t hold back—beat her!”Senna had braced herself for this before she even walked in, but she hadn’t expected Magnus’s hatred to run so deep. Sending her to prison wasn’t en