“Hello, may I ask if you are...”
Beatriz’s words were abruptly cut off by the other party’s impatience. “Who are you?”
Taking a deep breath to suppress her anger, Beatriz replied, “You know Alden Vaughn, right?”
“Alden? Isn’t he already… So who are you?” The other person seemed surprised.
Beatriz didn’t want to waste time on idle chatter and coldly said, “That’s not your concern. I have a job for you.”
“What is it?”
“I need you to teach someone a lesson—specifically, Vanessa Saxon, the president of Cortex. Make her suffer as much as possible, using whatever means you see fit. The more she hurts, the more you’ll be rewarded. After it’s done, you won’t miss out on your benefits.”
Upon hearing this,
“Like what?” Craig suddenly became interested, curious to see what tricks this woman was playing.“Um…” Vanessa assessed the clothing of the young men across from her. “I have several projects I’m working on, and if you’re interested, I can promise to give you the opportunity to collaborate.”Craig’s mind began to waver. For people like them, the last thing they wanted was the monotonous nine-to-five job, which was why they had chosen to take risks and make quick money.Vanessa’s proposal was just what they wanted—not only could they earn money, but they could also invest it and grow their capital.Thinking this over, Craig nodded and said, “Alright, you can offer us the corresponding money and resources in exchange, and we can promise not to harm you.”“Not just that. I also want you to te
Mariah successfully arranged a meeting with the person trying to sell the recorder at a high price, thanks to a private investigator.“You must be Miss Mariah,” the man said, grinning as he waved the recorder in his hand. “I’m a straightforward person—just give me five million, and this recorder will be yours.”“I want to listen to the contents first. How do I know you’re not trying to scam me?” Mariah replied without hesitation; she had no intention of being cheated out of her money.The man chuckled knowingly and turned on the recorder. A voice slowly emerged.“Help me kill someone; it’s best if it looks like a suicide.”“Kill someone for five million. After the job is done, I’ll send you abroad. How does that sound?”“Exactly. As long as yo
“Ha, yes, it was me. What are you going to do about it?” Beatriz looked dismissively at Mariah and continued, “In any case, it won’t be long before you can’t speak at all.”Mariah understood from Beatriz’s words that she intended to finish her off, and she quickly began to think of a way to escape this predicament.“Do you have the recorder now?” Mariah suddenly remembered and asked anxiously.At her words, Beatriz pulled the recorder out of her bag. “This one?” She casually placed it on the desk.Since Mariah was still tied up and unable to move, Beatriz had no fear that she could take the recorder.Mariah glanced at the recorder and had a sudden idea. She smiled and said, “Do you really think having the recorder means you’re in the clear? To be honest, while that person was playing the recording for m
Mariah had been missing for two days, and the atmosphere in the Vanessa household was noticeably tense.In the living room, besides Luca and Vanessa, there were also William and Cassandra, along with Leonardo, who had just rushed over.Leonardo had learned about Mariah’s disappearance from Cassandra earlier and had even gone to Cassandra’s home to search for her. When he found no leads, he decided to come to Vanessa for help.Feeling dejected, Leonardo couldn’t help but blame himself. If only he had returned sooner, maybe Mariah wouldn’t be in danger now.William had only heard about the situation a day after Mariah went missing. Due to protocol, a person had to be missing for at least 24 hours before a case could be filed. While Cassandra was working with the police to file the report, she had also informed William.Having a close friendship with Mariah,
Meanwhile, Mariah, after enduring a brutal beating, was already on the brink of consciousness.After they had finished beating her, the assailants left the room, clearly intending to leave her gasping for breath and let her fend for herself.Mariah struggled to lift her arm, managing to sit up from the floor. Just that one movement almost drained her of all her strength.Leaning against the leg of the desk, she glanced at the bruises covering her body and felt a surge of hatred toward Beatriz.With her hands and feet still bound, Mariah was unable to move much and had no strength to escape.She sighed inwardly, hoping that Vanessa and the others would notice she was missing and come to rescue her soon; she really felt like she couldn’t hold on much longer.Lost in her thoughts, Mariah couldn’t help but drift off to sleep.When
Upon hearing that voice, which was exactly the same as the one on the phone, the clerk felt relieved and led Vanessa inside.When Vanessa saw Mariah's condition, she was shocked and rushed forward to embrace her. “Mariah,” she said, her voice filled with worry and heartache.Seeing Mariah like this, Vanessa could only imagine what she had gone through.“I’m sorry, it’s all my fault. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t be like this,” Vanessa said, lowering her head in guilt.Mariah comfortingly stroked her hand and shook her head.Seeing Mariah’s reaction made Vanessa feel even worse.“I’ll take you to the hospital,” Vanessa said, attempting to help Mariah to her feet.Though Mariah was seriously injured, her mind was still clear. She grasped Vanessa’s sleeve and
Mariah was taken aback by the tight embrace, and as she processed Leonardo’s words, a blush crept up her cheeks.A muffled voice sounded in her ear, slightly nasal, “You can’t just leave me behind next time. I was really scared that you’d disappear again.”Hearing this, Mariah felt warmth in her heart and replied softly, “I won’t do that again.”“By the way, Mariah, I—I like you. Can we be together?” The big star, who could effortlessly control his facial expressions in front of the camera, now revealed an unusually shy demeanor.Mariah had been waiting for Leonardo to say these words, and hearing them now felt somewhat surreal. She couldn’t help but confirm, “Have you really thought this through?”Leonardo nodded earnestly.Mariah was genuinely moved. As a big star, Leonardo
Shortly after, the private investigator brought in new information: it was rumored that the police had obtained evidence of Beatriz’s crimes.When Beatriz heard the news, it was like a bolt from the blue.‘How could this be? Although Mariah managed to escape, that recorder is still with me. She can’t possibly have any evidence.’"Find out immediately who did this!" Beatriz’s tone was harsh.The private investigator didn’t dare delay for a second and hurried to investigate.By the afternoon, the investigator returned, looking quite certain as he reported to Beatriz, “It was indeed Mariah. She handed over evidence of your crimes to the police.”The words barely left his mouth before Beatriz felt a surge of anger. She grabbed the glass on the table and smashed it against the wall.&ldq
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