Despite her fear of the imposing man before her, Blake stood bravely in front of Grace and Mya. Blake declared with a shaky voice, "I-I'm warning you, don't even think about touching Mya."Mya, hiding behind Grace, timidly praised Blake in a soft voice, just loud enough for everyone to hear, "Blake, you're so brave."Fred, who had come expecting a different reception, frowned sternly at Mya. He thought, 'I didn't expect her to be so scared of me.'"Mya, come here," Fred commanded.Mya was frightened by Fred's command and burst into tears. She said, "No, you're a bad guy. Mom said you've been with many women, you're unclean. She and Madelyn told me not to be friends with you, and I don't want to see you ever again!"Mya recalled how Fred had hurt her last time. To Mya, Fred was as bad as Luke.After that, Mya clutched her doll and hurried upstairs, not even glancing back at Fred. He had not expected such rejection. After traveling from Ventropolis to Sutherlyn, that was not an out
The commotion upstairs quickly led to Mya's screams and the sound of something shattering into pieces. In her room, Mya had accidentally broken a vase, one that held the flowers Madelyn had given her during a hospital visit. Mya had been taking care of them, ensuring they did not wither. Now, in despair, Mya sat on the floor, sobbing, holding the wilted flowers..Fred's men swiftly carried Mya downstairs taking advantage of the chaos. In a state of confusion, Mya cried for help, "Call the police... I want to report them. They've broken my flowers."Blake was stunned by Mya's reaction and said, "Mya, what are you doing? You should be worried about yourself, not the flowers!"As Mya was brought downstairs, seeing Fred seemed to snap her back to reality. She recoiled, crying out, "He's a bad man. Blake, help me! I don't want to see this bad person again."Grace was helpless and distraught. She could only watch as Mya was taken away. Grace tried to stop them but was pushed aside, falli
Fred gave Blake a sharp, piercing gaze. He asked curtly, "How long until she gets better?"Blake bit her lip, then replied, "The doctor said it's a deep-rooted emotional issue from her childhood, worsened by the abuse she suffered. She has been traumatized. Recovery, if at all possible, will be slow. She's been medicated for over a decade with little improvement. In addition to her being constantly bullied, how could she possibly get better anytime soon?""There's no disease that can't be cured," Fred declared sternly. "You have one day to pack up. Tomorrow, we're heading back to Ventropolis. If you don't comply, you'll face the consequences."Fred's glance briefly met Mya's before shifting away coldly.Blake exhaled deeply, feeling relieved at Fred's departure.In the car, Fred unbuttoned his sleeve to reveal a stark bite mark. Riley caught a glimpse of the injury in the rearview mirror, noting blood seeping through. Riley murmured, "I've never seen Mr. Turner being so tolerant t
"You're giving us everything? But what will you and uncle do?" Blake asked. She could not hide her concern.Grace sighed heavily, her voice filled with resigned acceptance. "Your uncle and I knew this day might come. We have to ensure your and Mya's safety first. With this money, you should manage just fine. We'll manage somehow."Blake's eyes began to fill with tears. She said, "There must be another way. We can ask Madelyn for help. She said the only person who can deal with Fred is Mr. Jardin, the CEO of Jardin Corporation. Mr. Jardin's her brother, and he will surely help us."Grace shook her head, a mix of sadness and resolve in her eyes. She said, "Blake, we are outsiders in their world. Madelyn has already done more than enough for us. We can't keep depending on her anymore."Mya carried a glass of water over clumsily and said, "Mom, here's your water. I accidentally broke the glass just now, but I've already taken care of it."Grace gave Mya a final, longing look, her hear
In a world of power and influence, two men stood at the pinnacle of their respective fields. One a business tycoon, the other a political force. Both were unmatched in their realms.Cecilia's twisted affair with Fred in another lifetime cleared many obstacles in her path. In this life, she was determined not to let anything or anyone stand in her way."Is everything taken care of?" Cecilia demanded impatiently, her voice tinged with triumph. She caressed her belly and climbed into a waiting car, her eyes glinting with determination.Cecilia mused to herself, "You think you've won, Zach. But in the past life, even after marrying that worthless Madelyn, you still discarded her. People change, and in the end, you'll see I'm the only one meant for you. The feeling of the two most outstanding, most powerful men falling at the mercy of my charms is something you wouldn't understand even if you lived two lifetimes, Madelyn. You're destined to be overshadowed by me."The car sped away into
It was a quiet and peaceful night. Without any warning, it started to snow.Fred held onto a sleeping Mya. After not seeing her for a few days, she had gained a lot of weight. The other women were all slender, while she was as plump as a partridge. Fred had never seen a woman not take care of their figure before.When Blake drove by, she saw the car plate on Fred's car. Her eyes widened as she saw the familiar person in the car.'It's him! What is he doing here?' She thought. Blake immediately lowered her head and avoided staring at Fred when she thought of how he had used her.Kevin walked over and called out to Fred, "Mr. Turner."Fred glanced at him and asked, "Did he send you?"Kevin did not answer. Instead, he said, "Mr. Jardin doesn't plan to interfere with the affairs between the Harper and Turner families. I've come to settle a different issue."Fred walked past him. He had initially planned to bring Blake with him but chose to let her go. All the bodyguards started to d
Kevin lowered his gaze and looked at Blake, kneeling on the ground. His gaze switched to the doctor, and he asked, "Dr. Osborn, please keep this matter a secret, even from the hospital. I'll send someone to handle this."Craig Osborn nodded his head and replied, "Alright. You can see me anytime for any future treatment for her."Kevin thanked him, "Thank you."When everyone left, Kevin told Blake, "Worrying now won't solve the issue. I've already called for a cab. For now, return to Ventropolis with Mrs. Harper. After that, I will arrange for future treatment for Mrs. Harper."Blake's eyes were red as she said, "You still haven't told me what happened to Grace."Kevin replied, "You don't need to know about it. You will do as I say if you want to ensure the Harper family's safety. Ventropolis will be thrown into chaos for a while. I can't promise the Harper family will survive."Blake argued, "You still need to tell me who did this to Grace! Besides, how would I know if you were t
The servants heard Madelyn's tone, and their hearts sank. They were afraid she was going to argue with Zach again. Every time they fought, Madelyn would be so angry she could not eat. She would then smash the cutlery. Whenever she was angry, Zach would not be able to coax her.However, Zach was smarter now. Every time they had a meal, Zach would keep silent and have Madelyn cuss him out. When Madelyn finished cussing him out and calmed down, they could finish their meal in peace.After Madelyn cussed him out, Zach did not react. He continued to eat slowly while reading the finance section of the newspaper. While reading, he would still put food into Madelyn's bowl. Madelyn saw the so-called "ring" on Zach's ring finger and grew furious."I'm talking to you, Zach! Have you been listening?!" Madelyn screamed.Zach sipped his coffee calmly while still being dressed in his pajamas. He said calmly, "Mhm, I've been listening. I think this skirt is not bad and suits you. Do you want to tr