‘Since I’ve agreed to marry Garrison, I must never go back on my own words! I must completely sever my relationship with Zachary today so that I won’t feel any impulses or entanglements that I shouldn’t be feeling from today onward!’“No! No, I haven’t!” Sotiria shook her head decisively as she stared directly at Zachary’s frigid eyes courageously. Although her heart was dripping blood deep down, she acted indifferently, just like a merciless assassin on the surface. “Speaking of my reaction when I see you. You’re a regal, handsome, and charming man, Mr. Connor. Any woman who approaches you will react to those traits subconsciously. Such reactions are purely physiological and have nothing to do with how I feel.”Zachary’s dark and thick eyebrows were slightly creased.Sotiria ignored his reaction and continued to say indifferently, “Mr. Connor, don’t blame me for speaking too bluntly. I really don’t have any feelings for you. Although you’re an excellent man, you’re not my type at a
The doctor thought Jebediah was Zachary and answered respectfully, “Mr. Connor, thanks to you, you sent your fiancée here just in time for the rescue procedure. Although the stab was deep, it did not hurt her vital organs. Therefore, Ms. Larson will be fine as long as the wound isn’t infected. She’ll need to stay in the hospital for further observations and should be able to go home in a few days.”The doctor had already told Jebediah long before he arrived at the hospital that Lorraine’s injury was not serious, and Jebediah was even more relieved now.He followed the hospital bed and walked toward the ward together.Sotiria supported Garrison behind Jebediah.At this time, a familiar voice came from behind Sotiria. “Ms. Green, can I have a moment with you?”Sotiria looked back and saw Lucas standing at the elevator entrance. His golden, curly hair and the two oversized earrings hanging on his ears were particularly conspicuous.She knew that Lucas must be here to talk to her abo
If Lucas had not said this to her, she would have never thought that she, a woman who was notorious for her promiscuity, could actually revive Zachary.“I know that Zachary tackling a married woman isn’t morally acceptable, but I still supported him. Not only because I felt that he had come back to life when he was pursuing you, more importantly, I know very well that the cold-hearted Second Master would only disregard his reputation and influence when he’s really in love...”Lucas looked at Sotiria angrily and continued. “But what about you? What have you done? You’ve killed Second Master’s will. And once that part of him is dead, he’ll go back to the condition that he was in before he met you. How can you be so cruel to Second Master?”Sotiria felt an indescribable dejection and pursed her lips apologetically. “Luke, I know that what I did is a little cruel to your Second Master. But I’m sorry, that’s the only thing that I can do.”She then turned around and was about to leave af
The two nurses chatted with each other happily as they walked away.Sotiria had no idea why but she felt a stuffy sensation in her chest when she heard that Lorraine and Zachary were going to get married. She decided not to visit Garrison anymore. She turned around and walked outside to get some fresh air. There was a garden behind the inpatient building.It was the flowering season. Birds were chirping happily, and the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers.Just when Sotiria was walking in the garden, she suddenly heard someone giggling. She turned around and saw a young lady was pointing at a Magnolia tree not far away. “D*mn! How can he be so hot and handsome while both of them are men? I really want to throw myself on him! No! Not only do I want to throw myself on him, but I also want to bring him home and sleep with him!”Another girl laughed and said, “Anna, how can you still have so much energy although you’re so sick? Besides, don’t forget that you’re married. Ar
Lorraine pressed her delicate face on his chest and continued softly. “Zach, I know you’re a person who values relationships above everything. I know you can never forget Carlie. However, this is the reason I fell helplessly in love with you. I won’t ask you to forget Carlie. I just want to be with you, and I won’t mind it even if you keep thinking about her. From now on, I will love you wholeheartedly. I will do everything I can to warm your broken heart.”Zachary still did not make any response. He looked like a human outside, but his soul on the inside was long gone.Pulling her hand, Lorraine continued. “Zach, Jebediah told me that you would get the marriage license with me after I get discharged from the hospital, but I can’t wait any longer. I want to be legally married to you right away, so let’s go get the license now, okay?”Only then did Zachary open his thin lips and replied in a plain voice, “Whatever you like.”“Then, let’s go now!”Lorraine impatiently took Zachary’s
Sotiria shook her head profusely. “I’m good! You guys can go yourself.”“Well, since you don’t want to go, I won’t force you, then. Let’s go, Zach,” Lorraine said as she tugged at Zachary’s hand. However, just when they took one step forward, she suddenly turned around and smiled mysteriously at Sotiria. “Tiria, are you not going to congratulate me?” Sotiria pulled the corner of her lips up with difficulty and said, “Happy marriage…”The smile on Lorraine’s broadened. “Thank you!”Ever since Lorraine had learned that Sotiria was Charlotte, her eyes would be filled with a strange light, but Sotiria had never noticed it before because her attention was always on Zachary. However, from the moment Zachary came up to her with Lorraine until he walked away, he had not said a single word to her, nor had he looked at her. Besides, she also felt that Zachary was giving off a different vibe. He was no longer the indifferent, noble, and domineering king he used to be. He seemed more li
Garrison hastily let go of Sotiria’s hand, and his gaze turned cold as he turned to look at Jordan.“Come in.”“Okay.” Jordan stroked her black-rimmed glasses as she walked into the ward and said, “I came right away after your call. I’ve finished the discharge formalities, and the doctor said you can go home now.”Garrison nodded indifferently.Jordan came up to Sotiria and studied her tear-stained face meticulously. “Tiria, I’ve heard about the marriage between Mr. Connor and Lorraine. If you feel like crying, then cry it out. Keeping everything inside will affect your mental health.”Sotiria lifted her brows and acted as if she did not care about it.“What are you talking about, Jordan? What does it have to do with me if they are getting married? Why do I have to cry?”“Tiria…” Jordan patted Sotiria’s shoulder comfortingly. “Alright, then! Their marriage is none of our business. We don’t care about them, and we definitely won’t cry for them!”The three of them then left the h
“Garrison? Can’t you see that my followers are taking pictures of me? Where are you taking me to?“Garrison, let go of me!“Garrison…”Lorraine struggled with all her might, yet she could not break herself free from Garrison’s grip. Garrison grabbed her wrist tightly, pulling her into the city hall.Lorraine’s followers all dared not to stop Garrison when they saw the grim expression on his face.Zachary looked indifferently as Garrison and Lorraine walked further and further away, as if this scene had nothing to do with him.Thump!Garrison kicked open the door of the city hall, startling the group of staff who were talking and drinking coffee inside. One of them even dropped his glass on the floor, releasing a loud “clink” into the air as it smashed into two pieces.After roughly two seconds, a male staff member stood up discontentedly and snarled, “Hey! What the hell is wrong with you? Here is our working space! Who gave you the permission to barge in like this? Get the hell
As expected, a video had been sent to Charlotte’s inbox.Charlotte opened it and found a video of her recent sexual encounter with Zachary in the car. She screamed and blushed furiously.Before long, she received a message from Rufus.“This exciting clip of you with Zachary is your remuneration. I will keep it safe and save it for my future enjoyment. Our debt has been repaid. You’re welcome!”Charlotte’s expression stiffened.A few minutes later, she received another message.“I won’t let anyone see this. Don’t worry.”Charlotte questioned herself.She had no idea how Rufus had managed to get this video. He was in a different city. However, she let go of the question soon enough, as Rufus had already sent the information to her inbox.The next day, at a high-class hotel in Rothesay.A black Masserati was parked outside the hotel entrance. As two bodyguards escorted a pot-bellied, middle-aged man out of the hotel, the driver hurriedly opened the Masserati’s door and said in a
“Lory…” A clear and melodious voice called out.A fair hand held her by the wrist as a car stopped nearby.“Zachary is openly making love to another woman in front of you. He’s obviously just trying to hurt you. You know this, so why are you still standing here, watching foolishly?”Lorraine shook her head feebly. It took her a while before she calmed down and replied shakily, “You’re wrong, Jez. Zachary isn’t doing it with her to hurt me. I’m nothing to him now. Carlie is the only thing that matters to him. He would never use tools to hurt me. He’s doing this because he’s so in love with Carlie that he’s lost control!”“Uh…” Jezebel turned awkwardly toward Charlotte’s car, shook her head, and said, “Lory, since you know you mean nothing to Zachary, why are you still torturing yourself? Forget him, and I’ll take you anywhere you like. Isn’t that much better?”“No!” Lorraine grimaced. Her eyes flashed hatefully.“It’s all Charlotte’s fault that Zach and I have ended up this way. I
The corners of Charlotte’s lips twitched. “I don’t think that’s a good idea.”“Why?” Zachary kept his eyes on her.There was no doubt about it. Not only did his wife have an extremely exquisite face, but her figure was also graceful and well-proportioned, better than a supermodel’s.The subtle display of fair flesh underneath her skirt seemed to exude a seductive fragrance. Her waist, which was the width of an A4 size paper, was slender. He felt an urge to hold her in his arms. She crossed her slender and well-proportioned legs naturally, creating a dark silhouette…‘D*mn it!’Zachary realized that the longer his gaze lingered on Charlotte’s body, the brighter the flames of passion burned within him, even though he had always abstained.“Based on Rothesay tradition, a man and a woman can only be considered husband and wife after holding a proper wedding ceremony. I know we’ve registered, but people will talk if we live together without having a ceremony,” Charlotte replied calmly
Charlotte remained sitting calmly in the car. She knew that this time, Zachary was determined to strangle Lorraine to death.Of course, she didn’t want Zachary to do it… But not because she didn’t want Lorraine to die. It was because Lorraine had Jezebel’s support. If Zachary killed her, Jezebel would do everything to avenge Lorraine.It wasn’t worth it for Zachary to plunge into mutual destruction with Lorraine. She didn’t deserve him.Charlotte knew very well that since Lorraine, who was a natural schemer, had the nerve to seek her out alone, it meant that she would have been prepared to run into Zachary and would ensure that Zachary would be too afraid to kill her.Thus, even though Zachary was strangling Lorraine, Charlotte did not exit the car to stop him.The car door opened and closed.Charlotte felt a bone-chilling aura throughout the entire car as soon as Zachary entered the co-driver’s seat.Zachary didn’t speak. Instead, he stared at her.Despite her intimate relatio
“What have you done?” Zachary’s voice was as cold as a frosty wind.“I’ve hired a few assassins. The assassins and I have had an agreement. If anything happens to me, they will do everything in their power to kill Charlotte and her two kids!”Charlotte’s entire body went cold as soon as she heard this.“Hehehe… Sorry, Zach, I misspoke. I shouldn’t have said ‘her two kids’. They’re yours and Charlotte’s kids, aren’t they?”Lorraine supported herself as she rose to her feet.In the past, no matter what happened, she would always do her best to maintain a good impression in front of Zachary, to show him the best parts of her.Now, she knew that his impression of her was gone with the wind. She cackled freely like a maniac. “Hahahaha… Look at that nervous look on your face, Zach. You’ve always been fearless, but she’s the only one who’s ever been able to make you lose your sh*t, isn’t she?”Zachary eyed Lorraine icily, his gaze as sharp as cold knives. Lorraine, whose heart was no
Lorraine forgot about the pain due to the intense panic she felt and stared at Zachary in disbelief. “Zachary, what do you mean by these scary remarks? I’m pregnant, yet you kicked me, disregarding mine and the child’s well-being. Could you be... Are you thinking of... Are you thinking of killing me?”“A wicked woman like you deserves more than just death.” Zachary’s cold voice slapped Lorraine in the face.Lorraine’s lips trembled, but she could not utter another word, as if her throat was being severely strangled by an invisible hand.Cough! A large mouthful of blood was spat out of her mouth, dyeing her white dress red.Although she did not feel pain or fear, her heart was glacial.She also knew that she deserved more than just death!‘But... wicked woman?‘I didn’t expect to be labeled as a “wicked woman” in Zachary’s heart someday!’As he was glaring at this pitiful woman, there was not even a hint of sympathy in Zachary’s eyes, and his voice still sounded frigid and merci
Lucas called not long after Charlotte put down her cell phone. “Milady, I just received a call from my ex-girlfriend, who I dumped last month, and she said that she just found out that she’s pregnant and she suspects that the baby might be my child... Ahem!“Therefore, I have to go to the hospital to get a paternity test with her as soon as possible. I don’t have time to drive Naomi back to your house, so you can either pick her up yourself or just let Naomi stay at the Second Master’s house.”Charlotte decided to pick Naomi up.As soon as she drove out of the yard gate, a crimson Ferrari dashed toward her head-on. She immediately turned the steering wheel sharply, avoiding a direct clash with the car.Braking harshly, the Ferrari hit the tree and killed its engine.Charlotte also stepped on the brake.The Ferrari’s door was pushed open abruptly, and Lorraine walked in front of Charlotte’s car angrily. She then pointed at Charlotte with her trembling right hand. “Charlotte Simmon
“Don’t forget who I am. There’s nothing that I can’t find out as long as I want to know... Aaaah—“Baby, you‘re hurting me. Don’t be too greedy... Oh, slow down, I’m on the phone. Oh. Ow—” The man’s voice was interrupted by a series of his own cries, and a woman’s moans were coming from the background at the same time.Charlotte vaguely pictured a rather explicit scene, blushed, and cleared her throat. “Um... I can call you later if it’s inconvenient for you to speak now.”“There’s no need. It’s convenient. Very convenient... Good girls, wait for me on the bed. I’ll get angry otherwise, understand?”“Hmph, are we less significant than your phone calls? Hmph!”“Don’t keep us waiting!”The sound of footsteps faded away.The man squinted his rare violet eyes and said languidly, “My little Simmons Princess, I’ve long heard people say that you’re still alive, and I really want to take a look at you with my own eyes, but I’ve sworn to never take another step into Rothesay. You should
Zachary looked at Charlotte through the window as a surge of pride swelled inside of him. “She’s my wife right now, so she’s your niece-in-law. You shouldn’t call her ‘that woman’ anymore.”The corner of the man’s lips curled up a little when he heard what Zachary had said. However, he soon reverted to his serious expression and continued. “Zach, even if she’s your wife now, I have to warn you. You have to think twice before you act. My great-grandfather, who’s also your great-grandfather, was framed and died in prison for offending someone from the royal family. Your great-great-grandmother wrote a letter with her own blood and came up with a family rule. The Connors are only allowed to do business. They are not allowed to deal with people from the government. Do you really want to break the family rule for her?”“Yes,” Zachary replied, his deep brown eyes filled with murderous intent. “I owe her a wedding, and I don’t want them to interfere with my wedding.”The man opened his mou