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Irene watched as Ember passed the man a thick envelope and said, "You'd better keep your mouth shut." Her voice was lowered, but the threatening edge was clear.The man was busy groping the envelope to feel its thickness and he grinned in satisfaction. "I won't breathe a word—don't worry."Ember then looked around, pressing her cap down even though she saw no one around them. "I'm going now. Don't ever contact me.""Of course," the man chuckled. "Still, if you want more banners hung, you can contact me. Anyone loves making easy money."Ember did not refuse him. "Don't worry—I'll call you if there's more work to be done. The condition is that you keep your mouth shut, and money will never be a problem.""My lips are sealed with industrial glue. Also, are you satisfied with my performance?"Ember nodded—her objective had certainly been achieved. She was the one who hired this man to flash those banners at Central Tower just to pin the blame on Lulu. That would drive a rift be
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James Cross said, "Mr. Jefferson sent me.""Where is he?" Irene asked."He just arrived in Franconia, so he won't be returning soon," James replied. "I'm your protection detail in the meantime."Irene frowned—by all accounts, Isaac should have arrived in Franconia already. "He just arrived? Are you sure?"James averted his eyes.Isaac certainly should have arrived at Franconia sooner, but he had delayed his flight after receiving Mrs. Watson's call.Now, he was going to need time to take another flight back to the country. In reality, Isaac had his people keep a constant watch on his estranged family, because he knew they would not give up so easily. He told them to inform him the instant they were on the move, and they just did.Worried that Irene would be in danger, Isaac sent James, who just happened to be staying in the country.It was certainly fortunate he did, or there would be real trouble.Still, to Irene, James's evasiveness made it clear that Isaac was refusing to
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Ian snorted and laughed icily. "You can't even if you want to. Don't forget that I have the upper hand here.""No, we are on equal terms right now," Irene growled in return. "If you hurt Tommy, my mom is going to make you suffer. You can't lay a finger on them even if you have them, and while you have leverage against me, I'm only complying because I would rather they not get hurt at all."Her retort only drew more laughter from Ian. "No, you're mistaken. Isaac killed my mother, left my father a cripple, and took Light Group away from me. I have nothing, and therefore fear nothing—all I want right now is for Isaac to have a taste of losing everything too."Irene panicked right then—there was just no arguing against a man who had lost everything. Since there was nothing holding him back, Ian was truly capable of anything.And that makes him utterly terrifying. After she hung up, Irene turned toward James and asked, "Did you get anything?"James shook his head. "He probably expe
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Neither of the two men spoke, and they started to search her.Irene moved out of their reach. "What do you think you're doing?"Both men leered at her pretty face, unfriendly ideas occurring to them right then. "Searching for trackers."Irene shook her head right then. "I don't have anything of the sort.""That's not up to you to decide, we'll only believe you after we search you and find nothing," they said, though they seemed eager to cop a feel while they did.Irene kept backing away. "I said I don't have anything of the sort—""You should listen if you want your mother and baby to be safe from harm," another voice said just then. Irene turned to find Ian looking at her in amusement from within a silver sedan, having wound down his window.She was left clenching her fist at his threat, but had to stay calm in appearance. "I promise you that I didn't bring any trackers, and aren't I your relative? Having men grope my body will be an insult to you and your family. And are y
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What was that?Ian frowned—it felt sharp as it dug into his skin.Irene was glaring at him calmly. "A little push, and you will be in a world of pain."The temple is a vital spot for humans as it is a node where various nerves are connected, and any trauma leaves the victim vulnerable to injury.Irene did not have time to prepare when she came and could not bring anything lethal. All she had was the key she grabbed from a table—but even if she could not kill Ian, she could threaten him.Ian, however, did not think that she would hurt him. "Don't forget that I have your mother and child. Hurt me, and they die.""Take me to them," Irene demanded. "And I promise I won't hurt you.""No." Ian stared at her sideways. "But if you hurt me, they die."To no surprise, she did not dare to get rough with him—not when her baby had not been rescued. Taking her hand off himself, he chuckled when he finally saw what she was holding. "A key? You threatened me with that?"Irene held his gaze,
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Moreover, Isaac had definitely spent most of his recent time abroad, and Ian did hear rumors that his relationship with Irene was strained—though there was just no solid evidence to prove it.But the rumors turned out to be true?"I don't believe you," Ian growled—he was not about to buy it that easily.That was when Isaac hung up on him.It actually left Ian wondering just then… that reaction certainly points to a rift between Isaac and Irene.But could it just be Isaac trying to deceive him? Ian was actually stumped. Turning towards Irene, he asked, "You two got in a fight?"For her part, Irene knew that Isaac was hung up over Yvaine's death and even understood it.Even so, her heart broke to hear him suggest that he would never love his mother's murderer.It was pure anguish.Nonetheless, she worked hard to control her emotions. "You know already, don't you? Why do you even ask?"Ian was watching her, and knew that the way she was withholding her pain was no pretense.
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Ian said, "Let's bet if Isaac is going to come to bail you out. I'll release you, your mother, and your child if you win, and you're mine if you lose."It was not as if he was actually interested in Irene—he just wanted to possess her because she was once Isaac's.If she really became his, it would be a slap in the face for Isaac. It would be sheer infamy!Naturally, Irene was not going to play along. "You're a nutjob!"Ian's face fell and he grabbed her by the chin. "I hate it when people badmouth me!"Even so, Irene met his sinister gaze without flinching. "You kidnapped women and a baby for this? Even if you win, you're still a loser. Also, I'd rather die than suffer the likes of you."Ian's eyes turned scarlet right then. "So this is why Isaac keeps you around… You have heart."A woman who had none would already be crying a river now—it seems that Isaac did not fall for her beauty.He was almost impressed!"Well, let's see how long you can keep barking," he growled as he
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Irene turned to find a silhouette standing there, but she knew right away that it was him.She had felt no fear even as she confronted Ian, but now that he was here, she became fearful that he had fallen victim to Ian's devious nature.Ian had her life and Tommy's life in his hands, and the leverage would keep Isaac's hands tied."Oh, he's here. See?" Ian laughed in delight—he was one-upping Isaac for once!Nonetheless, Isaac walked steadily with composure, not at all flustered despite present circumstances. There was a brief look of pain and worry in his eyes as he glanced at Irene before he turned back toward Ian with an impassive look. "Here. What you asked for."Ian, however, was actually scared of Isaac, and told one of his goons to get it instead of taking it himself.When the goon appeared hesitant, he kicked the goon on his bottom. "Go!"As the goon walked toward Isaac with apprehension, Ian said, "I knew it—you care about this woman, and are willing to give up Remy fo
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