"You're always so carefree, Mya. You get bullied, and then you just forget about it, not holding a grudge at all. I wonder who you take after," Grace said, kinda scolding but feeling sad about how Mya had been treated.Mya said, "Mom, go ask Dad to come down for dinner.""Your father's still caught up in a meeting; he won't be back until late," replied Grace.Ever since the company was severely depleted by Luke, it was in a weakened state. Only when Madelyn extended a helping hand under the name of Jardin Corporation during the crisis that the Harper Nutritional Enterprise was saved from ruin.Mya's parents had thought Luke was an honest man and believed that Mya's marriage to him would help the company. However, they didn't expect his greed. Not only did he and his family swindle a lot of company money, but they also tried to take over the company entirely.Now, as Mya's parents were getting older and the company was struggling, they worried about what would happen to Mya after t
"Not long ago, Mya was bullied at The Deli, and the bullies were models that had just signed contracts with us. Just when I was gonna do something about it, those four models just vanished. I ended their contracts," shared Simon."What? Mya was being bullied? Why didn't you tell me earlier?" asked Grace. Her main concern was Mya.Simon replied, "I didn't want you to get all stressed out. It's alright, go get some rest. I've got a meeting tomorrow."Grace was frustrated, but she kept it to herself. She told Simon, "I've set up your bath. Take a soak and hit the hay soon.""You're busy?" Simon asked Grace.Grace yawned and said, "I still have to get Mya's medicine ready. The doctors said she has to keep taking them."Simon interrupted, "You can let the maid handle it."Grace disagreed, saying, "The medicine is for Mya. I can't trust just anyone with it. You never know if someone has sneaky plans in the house. Don't worry about me. Go get some sleep. I'll be done soon."At three i
When Fred entered the house, his military boots made a loud sound that reverberated around the living room. The moonlight outside made his shadow look even longer.Fred was just about to climb the stairs when he heard some noises upstairs. He stopped, like he was expecting someone to come down. After a few moments, Mya showed up. Her eyes were only half open, and they looked kinda blurry. She had a bunny plushie in her hand.She slowly went downstairs. When she got to the bottom, she sort of went past Fred without noticing him. Right then, Fred could tell that Mya didn't see him. She went straight out the door while the wind was blowing really strong.Fred walked after her, being really patient. They walked until they got to a little shed. Mya went inside and plopped down suddenly. Fred looked around the shed. It seemed like it hadn't been cleaned in forever. Dust was all over the place, and it smelled pretty gross.Fred stared at her and said, "Get up."Mya answered, "I will beha
The note read: [I took her. Fred Turner]'Fred Turner? I don't know him in person. How did Mya even get to know this demon?' Simon thought. He suddenly started breathing fast. Grace took his heart medicine from his pocket and gave it to him to help him calm down.Ventropolis Prison seemed like an ancient castle, enclosed by sturdy concrete walls. Apart from soldiers pacing with guns, there were many risky traps, and electric fences covered the walls.When Mya woke up, she saw the purple ceiling and noticed a strange smell. Mya sat up, holding onto her head. She asked, "Where am I? Where are my parents?""Good morning, Ms. Harper," someone greeted her. Mya heard it and looked over to see a girl about her age. She was dressed in a maid's outfit and kneeled beside the bed."Ah! Who are you? Why are you here?" Mya cried in fear, clutching the bunny plushie. She shivered while sitting at the edge of the bed, seeing a stranger.The maid replied, "Don't be scared, Ms. Harper. It was Mr.
Mya's hair was all messy from running around. She clutched the bunny plushie's ears in her hand, and her cute face looked really scared. She rushed up to Fred while he just stood there. Grabbing onto his belt, she hid behind him. Fred was surprised and tried to stretch out his arm, but Mya peeked out from under it, holding onto his clothes tight."Fred," Mya said, "bad guys caught me, and they wanted to bully me just now."The officers behind Fred looked tense. When Mya called Fred by his name, they frowned in dissatisfaction, all staring at her. If Mya was a normal person, she might have been scared, but she wasn't. Not only did she look fearless, but she also seemed clueless about it all."Tell me, who bullied you?" Fred asked while looking at her. His question made the faces of the servants in the hall turn pale.The servants hurried over and knelt down beside them. One of them explained, "Mr. Turner, Ms. Harper came downstairs looking all messy and without her shoes. We did all
"Yeah, sure!" Mya said happily. The servants who were taken away were now replaced. The new ones were even prettier and sexier than the previous ones. All dressed in maid uniforms, they strolled around with their hips swaying. They also prepared a tasty lunch for Fred and Mya.Mya slipped on the shoes the servants brought without realizing the potentially risky situation she was entering. She strolled over to the dining table without much thought and happily dug into her lunch.These servants were top-notch, handpicked from Sin City. Their monthly pay was almost as much as a family earned in a whole year. Beyond their household duties, these servants also had to meet their master's more personal needs. It was a part of their job to keep their master company through the night, as every man tended to feel lonely then.Not every servant got the chance to work here. They had to go through a tough selection process, considering things like looks, physique, and even cooking skills.One s
In the shadowy study, adorned with European-style furnishings, a bronze statue of Jesus with an integrated cross design took pride of place on a dark desk. Seated across from it, Riley Tillman, Fred's deputy, clutched a photograph. "Sir, tracking this guy down might be really tough—there's no cell service out in that area. But it's like this guy is onto us. We lost all our leads by the time our team got there—he'd vanished."Fred reclined in an armchair, playing with a small, ornate dagger. The blade gleamed sharply, complemented by the large, shining blue sapphire on its hilt. He asked, "What was his last known address?""Wrupant Village," Riley replied promptly. "Our guys showed up and he had vanished.""Tell them to round up a bigger team. I want him found, whether he's breathing or not.""Got it," Riley replied.A moment later, Fred's expression changed as a knowing grin took over. "On second thought, cancel that. I'm going myself. Get my car ready."Madelyn was jolted awake
Margaret, busy in the room with Dalton, noticed the sound of someone at the door. She knocked softly on the closet door. "Ms. Jent, Mrs. Jardin is back," she announced quietly.Madelyn, alerted by Margaret's gentle warning, quickly got up, tucked her cellphone into the box, and hid it back in its secret spot. Zach, overhearing the faint murmur of voices, gently opened the door and stepped inside. He scanned the room carefully but did not immediately see Madelyn.Margaret feigned surprise and said, "Oh! Ms. Jent is right in the walk-in closet, trying to pick out some clothes. She mentioned wanting to mix up her wardrobe with something new and lively."Zach did not question Margaret's made-up story. He valued her support for Madelyn and did not think it was right to scold her. As he opened the closet door, he saw Madelyn stepping out, holding onto some old pajamas. However, it wasn't the pajamas that grabbed Zach's notice; it was Madelyn's eyes, red and swollen from crying. Concerned,