At that moment when the air in the bedroom was heavy, she managed to find her cell phone.After turning it on with difficulty, all her notifications flooded in.Brayden texted and asked her, ‘Bea, what time are you getting off work? Shall we have dinner together tonight?’Bianca rushed back to reply to Brayden.After replying to him, Bianca did not dare to look back at Luke who was next to the bed. She took a soft breath, turned the doorknob, and walked out in a pretend huff.She carefully closed the bedroom door. Bianca looked around and realized that she was in a manor, presumably Xavier's home.There were sounds of glasses clinking from downstairs. It sounded like a cocktail party.Bianca looked around and there seemed to be no other way out except for going downstairs and leaving through the main entrance. She walked toward the stairs and did not dare to make a sound."Ms. Rayne?" As Jason walked upstairs, he happened to bump into Bianca who was looking down from the stairs
However, he did not want to use the children to blackmail her.The beginning of a relationship should start for the sake of marriage. Once they got married and became husband and wife, their relationship should be eternal and endless.However, he was stuck in a deadlock that could not be broken.Their relationship started too early. He did not even have the time to meet her formally and confess to her. Instead, they had children right from the get-go. Twins too!The moment she resisted him, he could just tell her that those were her kids and forced her to marry him.However, to what extent would the love be if he forced her to get married to him just because she loved those two kids? Would she be willing to abandon her own freedom and everything for the sake of her kids so that she could be by their side?If they went that route, the union of their marriage would not be pure.The hatred in her would drown all his love for her.It would not be love that bound her and kept her by
Yvonne was busy thinking about things.Among the wealthy bachelors of A City, who was the most difficult? No, not the young playboys nor the fickle-minded prince. It was none other than the cold and indifferent Luke Crawford.Especially when dealing with women, Luke was extremely indifferent.Yvonne needed to admit that she had a lot of chances to get closer to Luke, but after all those years, the two of them were practically strangers.However, Yvonne never felt humiliated because other women were treated just the same.Bianca Rayne alone was the outlier who Luke seemed to have taken a liking to.Yvonne could not wrap her head around why that mediocre Bianca was so beloved by Luke! However, no matter what Bianca used to get Luke to be hooked on her, she knew she had to solve the Bianca problem as soon as possible.She wanted to make Bianca a dirty whore, inside and out.If Bianca got married to a poor scumbag and suffered a torturous marriage while living in a hell on earth, Y
Bianca wanted to tell the crazy guy that what they did last time would not make her pregnant.However, her mouth was stuffed with the tie, so she could not say anything.Then, she remembered what Luke searched for and what the online professional doctor replied. The doctor said that foreplay might cause some chance of pregnancy even though the possibility was small.However, there was still a slight chance.When she thought about it, she became flustered.In the past few days, she got so tired that her brain was mentally drained. Her mind was chaotic and she could not remember whether she had taken the emergency contraceptive last time.Bianca remembered that she had bought the medicine and put it in her bag.However, she did not remember whether she had taken it or when she had taken it.Bianca never thought that she would be worried about getting accidentally pregnant. Being pregnant with Luke’s child was going to be torturous for her. The ultimate sinful act…Before she kne
Bianca searched for Grandpa for nearly an hour.However, she still could not find him anywhere.She started panicking.After she went back upstairs and looked around the empty rental place, she found that Grandpa had completely disappeared.Grandpa's cane was gone as well. ‘Could it be that he was walking with his cane when he went downstairs?’However, Bianca knew that Grandpa did not normally use his cane unless he was traveling long distance and needed it for support.Dispirited, Binaca walked into Grandpa’s bedroom.She remembered that before she went on the date with Brayden, Grandpa was fine.However, during dinner time, Grandpa had said earnestly, "Sometimes I can't help but think that it's not good to live too long. I’m getting older by the hour and becoming more of a burden to you..."‘Could it be that Grandpa ran away from home?’Bianca shook her head. Grandpa would never do such a thing.When she opened Grandpa’s closet, Bianca took a closer look. She was not sure
When she got out of the elevator, the property’s service personnel behind her said to the man by the door, "I'm very sorry, Sir. She said that she knew you."Luke nodded.The property’s service personnel then left.As she looked at the man by the door, Bianca asked with reservation, "Did you see my grandpa?"She was the one who said she wanted to be out of his life, but now, she was the one who came to his door late at night to ask him things.Bianca could not help but be reserved and feel awkward. However, she had no choice but to go through with it so that she could find Grandpa."What happened to your grandpa? Is he not at home?" Luke initially had his head low as he tied his night robe. When he heard her words, he raised his head and asked her.Bianca observed his expression and eyes. She realized that he looked genuine about not knowing where her grandpa was.The sudden drop of her heart made her feel at a loss. She shook her head and pressed the elevator button with tremb
Bianca's cheeks were flushed.The atmosphere in the car became quiet and filled with tension.She was huddled up in the passenger seat of his car. For some reason, when he was around, Bianca felt much more at ease.After thinking about it for a long time, Bianca attributed the source of the sense of security to their blood relationship.Staying by her brother's side allowed her to feel grounded. That logic did not sound wrong because that was normal among siblings.Gradually, Bianca fell asleep.She was relieved that she finally found a place where she should be. From a psychological point of view, she regarded him as her brother. That way, when the two of them were alone, it would not be weird morally.Luke drove to a toll booth. When he passed the toll booth, he turned his head and glanced at the woman next to him who was huddled up in the passenger seat. In the past few days, she was not able to eat well, sleep well, and even fainted. Finally, she could take a rest.The blac
She cried in Luke's arms for a long, long time until the surrounding crickets quieted down. Bianca had tired herself from crying and felt a faint soreness in her lower abdomen and lower back.It was a feeling that she had for years which she experienced once every month.Only this time, it seemed to have come many days in advance.When a woman’s body did not get enough rest, the body would react abnormally, and that included having irregular periods.Bianca withdrew from his arms. She was anxious and embarrassed. She squeezed out the warm tears from her eyes.When Luke’s chest suddenly felt empty, he looked sadly at her and asked, “Should we head back to A City or continue looking around the town? Does Grandpa have any relatives in town?”He would respect any decision she made."Grandpa doesn’t have any relatives in town..."Bianca suddenly thought that if Grandpa really ran away from home, he would never return to town.When she thought about it, she started worrying about Gr
“As long as he stays out of your sight, I won’t make a move,” said Ray.If Gordan were not one of Luke’s pals, he would have been long gone.Anyone who dared to mess with someone Ray cherished would not be let off easily. The only reason Gordan was still breathing was thanks to Luke.“Alright, Ray. Just let it go. I’ve moved on and started a new life. Plus, I’m studying at Capital University. We have mutual friends, so running into him is inevitable. If that happens, we’ll just be strangers. There’s no need to step in for me or act impulsively.” Just as Vivian finished speaking, the doorbell rang.“Is it the clothes delivery?” asked Ray.“No, while you were talking with Mr. Crawford, I asked someone to buy some medicinal cream. The ones here work better than the ones in Russia. A little massage with it should help you heal faster,” Vivian said, grabbing a mask and hat before heading to the door.“Miss, is the boss alright?” asked one of Ray’s subordinates.“He’s fine. Did you ge
When Ray heard that there was a 90% chance of success, he could not help but ask, “Can you walk me through your plan?”“The prison where Kassy is being held actually has an underground passage. I’ve already spoken with the prison officials, and we can use that passage to transport her out. It connects to the sewage system, which leads directly to another detention facility. "The only catch is that this facility’s underground pipes don’t connect to the outside world, so the remaining 10% risk lies in moving Kassy onto the main road and securing her at the new location.“This whole operation can be done without anyone noticing, which is why I’m confident it’ll work.” As Luke explained, he pulled out a detailed map of the sewer system. “Here’s the layout I had someone retrieve. This is the starting point, and this is the destination. If we take this route, we can move Kassy without alerting Abel’s people.”Abel’s men were keeping a constant watch outside the prison now. That was prec
Luke had no idea what kind of mindset the person who poisoned Vivian had. However, he found Gordan’s current behavior quite intriguing.“Luke, what’s with that look?” Gordan felt uneasy under his gaze.“You seem pretty concerned about Vivian,” Luke leaned back on the couch and said thoughtfully.Gordan froze for a moment before laughing it off. “What? No way! Why would I care about her? Come on, Luke, don’t say stuff like that. If she hears it, she might start getting ideas.”Luke could not be bothered to expose his act and got straight to the point. “Why are you here?”“Speaking of that, I almost got sidetracked by that woman.” Gordan quickly pulled out his phone, grimacing. “Man, Ray really didn’t hold back. I need to get some treatment for these bruises later.”Luke took the phone and tried to unlock it. It needed a passcode. He handed it back. “Unlock it.”“All set, boss.” Gordan unlocked the phone and went back to pressing an ice pack against his face.Luke scanned the scr
It was the sound of a body slamming onto the ground.Gordan’s furious curses rang out. “Damn it! You're really going all out, huh? Do you think I'm scared of you?”Another loud thud followed.Vivian frowned. What the hell were they doing? Were they really going to fight until one of them won?Both of them were skilled fighters. If they kept this up, neither would walk away unscathed.“Enough!” shouted Vivian.The two men locked in the fight froze for a moment.“Vivian, stay out of this. I’m beating him to a pulp today,” growled Ray, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He was not in great shape, but neither was Gordan.“Ray, I don’t want to see him,” said Vivian. She did not want Ray fighting him. It was not to protect Gordan but because she did not want Ray getting hurt.Also, she definitely did not want Gordan to see her like this. She could already picture his smug face, his sarcastic remarks and his gloating.“Fine. If you don’t want to see him, I’ll just beat
After returning to the hotel from the hospital, Vivian felt much better.To her, the fact that Ray had taken her to the hospital meant there was hope for the future, which lifted her spirits. She picked up an apple from the fruit platter the hotel had provided and took a bite.“Ray, this apple is really good. Want to try one?” asked Vivian.Ray shook his head. “You go ahead. By the way, can I take a look at the luggage you brought from Russia?”Vivian nodded. “I only hung up my clothes. Everything else is still in the suitcase. You can just take the things out.”Ray walked into the bedroom, pulled out her suitcase, and opened it. Inside were just books and a few other small items, nothing unusual.“You didn't bring any food with you?” asked Ray.“I haven’t really been in the mood, but the food here is way better than Russian food, so I didn't feel the need to bring anything.” Vivian’s tone was lighthearted now that she was in a better mood.“That's true.” Ray agreed, then asked
Ray's tone turned serious. “Alright, I'll make the arrangements immediately. Dr. Craw, once the toxicology report is out, we’ll still need your help.”“For toxicology cases like this, I recommend combining both modern medicine and traditional herbal medicine. Don’t worry, if I can help, I definitely will,” Luca assured him.“Alright, thank you.” Ray expressed his gratitude and ended the call before updating Luke on the situation.Luke reassured him, saying, “If Vivian was really poisoned, don’t worry. Previously, Luca discovered that her biological mother had been poisoned with a slow-acting toxin. She prescribed herbal medicine and used purely traditional herbal medicine to detoxify her. It didn’t take long for all the toxins to be expelled, and her health fully recovered. So, rest assured. If it’s something she can fix, she’ll do everything she can.“Besides, once we identify the exact problem, the doctors will be able to step in and help, right?”“Yes. Thank you both in advance
Gerald walked over. “Ms. Sanchez, what's wrong?”He was eager to get back upstairs and stash his cigarettes before someone noticed and took them.Hera yanked open his bag, glanced at the cigarette brand, and scoffed. “I thought it was some expensive brand. But it's just this? And you’re acting all deferential to her over this?”Gerald was rendered speechless. “I knew Ms. Craw was going out, so I asked her to bring these back for me. This is the brand I’m used to. Maybe it’s not expensive to you, but for me, it’s what I can afford.”Realizing she had misspoken, Hera felt a bit awkward. She quickly changed the topic. “Still, is a pack of cigarettes really worth you being so grateful to Luca? How much could it have cost?”“It’s not about the money,” replied Gerald. “It's just a nice surprise. I never expected to get anything out of helping Ms. Craw, and this kind of unexpected gift has nothing to do with the price. Besides, I'm not being overly grateful. I'm just happy.”He was ba
Luca’s lips were already swollen and flushed from Luke's kisses.That deep shade of red, reflected in Luke’s eyes, was utterly captivating. It tugged at his nerves, stirring an uncontrollable desire within him.At that moment, he had only one thought, and it was to completely lose himself in her.…The two of them stepped out of the bedroom.Vivian quickly turned her back and greeted Luke when he saw him coming out, “Hello, Mr. Crawford.”“Vivian, don’t worry. Everything will get better,” replied Luke.Vivian simply hummed in response.Ray gave them a grateful nod as Luke took Luca’s hand and led her away.It was only after hearing the door close that Vivian finally turned back around.Ray glanced at her and said, “Vivian, they’re your friends. You don’t have to act this way around them. They won’t judge you.”“I know they won’t…” Vivian let out a soft sigh. “I just feel like I look terrifying right now. I didn’t want to scare them, so I avoided facing them directly. But it’
“I once treated someone who had been slowly poisoned over a long period of time. Their pulse was similar to Vivian’s. Given that your family has good genetics, yet Vivian is different from the rest of you, and her skin improved after leaving her original environment, all of this confirms my suspicion.“Could it be that someone in your family has been poisoning Vivian? That would explain why her skin ended up like this.”“If she really has been poisoned, then would staying away from that environment or identifying the person responsible help her get better?” asked Ray.Luca shook her head.“The poison I’ve encountered before was a slow-acting toxin that kept the victim’s skin dark. I don’t know exactly what it was, but long-term exposure to any poison has an effect on the body. It's just a suspicion now. I need to consult someone I know. And honestly, I can’t be sure what’s really causing Vivian’s condition.“Is her skin deteriorating so quickly because she was poisoned once more a