Amur walked past him and warned him in a low voice, “You should be grateful that Boss needs the money for investment at the moment. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have let you stay alive in exchange for money.”Pierre listened to Amur’s threat. He could not help but shiver in fear.The man who set Pierre’s broken leg could not help but mock him. “Weren’t you trying to get rid of us? Why are you afraid now?”“Shut up!” Pierre warned spitefully.“Tsk. What he said was true. You should be glad that our boss is making some investments. Otherwise, you would’ve been dead yesterday.” The man shot a glance at Amur.Amur was a man who would kill someone without blinking an eye. Basically, he was able to complete all the missions assigned to him.Hence, if he was assigned to kill Pierre yesterday, Pierre would not have just gotten a broken leg.Amur pressed his hand on Pierre’s shoulder and said, “Be careful next time. Offending us won’t do you any good.” Pierre grimaced in pain when he was pre
With the way things turned out, there was no doubt that it was more difficult for them to look into the case. Hence, those men who were sent there could only watch the surveillance footage provided by the relevant department while they waited for nightfall. They could only ask for the rest of the surveillance footage when the shops were opened.That was the only way to find out where Pierre had been taken to.“No way! That’s too inefficient!” Madam Mallory shook her head and instructed Mr. Bennet, “Ask them to check with the state secretary and find out who owns those businesses. We have to get the surveillance footage as soon as possible.”“Yes, Madam.” Mr. Bennet had no choice but to follow her instructions. Mr. Bennet picked up his phone and gave his orders. He received a message from his subordinates at the same time.He was startled for a moment when he saw the message. He pondered for a moment and decided to inform Madam Mallory. "Madam, I've got some news for you. Our me
Jason, who was on the other end of the line, remained calm after listening to what she said. Then, he replied calmly, “Alright, Madam Mallory. I’ll pass your message on to him. Just a moment, please.” After that, he hung up the call. He stood up and walked toward Luke’s office. Then, he knocked on the door.“Come in.” Luke’s voice came from inside the office.Jason pushed the door open and immediately reported to him, “Boss, Madam Mallory is downstairs. She’d like to see you.”“Aunt Karen?” Luke put down his pen and turned to look at him.“Yes, it’s Mr. Mallory’s mother. She told me that she has to see you. She’ll go look for Old Master Crawford if you don’t make time for her,” said Jason. Everyone knew how tough Madam Mallory was. However, it was strange that Madam Mallory came looking for Luke now.Jason could not help but wonder if she came to ask for Luke's help to clean up Pierre's mess.Still, Madam Mallory knew that Luke sided with Percy, and there was no way he would
Madam Mallory had just finished talking the moment the door was openedJason, who stood outside the door, heard their conversation. He did not ask her anything as he watched Madam Mallory leave with a gloomy expression on her face. He saw her enter the elevator, and only then did he enter Luke’s office. “Boss.” Jason was carrying a tray with a cup of coffee on it.The cup of coffee was supposed to be Madam Mallory’s. However, he did not expect the woman who came on strong to leave so angrily. It did not take long for their conversation to end.“That’s alright.” Luke glanced at the cup of coffee and continued to work as though nothing happened.He did not take what Madam Mallory said seriously.There would not be any evidence that he had ever done something like that.Jason was tempted and asked, “Boss, Madam Mallory looks angry just now. Did something happen?”“Pierre has been kidnapped. She thinks I’m behind it and asked me to let him go,” answered Luke. His eyes never left t
He had been keeping a watchful eye on the investigation and seeing if there was any progress.It was just that the footage caught on the security cameras was limited. It was hard for them to find out the route the kidnapper took after kidnapping Pierre. Besides, only one surveillance footage recorded the figure and appearance of the man who kidnapped Pierre. However, the image was blurry, and they could not detect the facial features or characteristics of the man. The other footage they found showed that the man was already in the car. It could hardly show the facial features of the man who kidnapped Pierre.“Give me a copy of the footage when you get all of them,” said Percy.Mr. Bennet asked carefully, “Master Percy, are you helping too?”"What else can I do? She's gone mad for Pierre and now she's messing with the Crawford family. If I don't help to look for him, won’t she go to question Luke every day?" Percy sounded impatient.He initially did not want to get involved in
“Yes,” said Mr. Bennet while nodding his head in fear that Karen would not believe him.“I must go back and have a look. There must be more evidence to prove that Pierre was abducted by him,” Karen muttered before leaving right away.Mr. Bennet was left speechless.Mrs. Mallory completely forgot about her basic manners because of Pierre.She even said those things in front of Old Master Crawford and left immediately without even saying goodbye to him.Mr. Bennet bowed to Old Master Crawford. “I’m sorry you had to see that, Old Master Crawford.”“What has gotten into Madam Mallory?” Old Master Crawford asked. One moment Karen was weeping and begging him for help, the next she calmly wiped her tears with a tissue.It was like an improv show with someone acting out different emotions.Old Master Crawford had seen a lot in his lifetime, but it was the first time he thought that someone was possessed.“Master Pierre has been kidnapped, so Madam Mallory is in great shock. Mr. Crawfo
Upon hearing about moving, Susan’s entire demeanor turned sluggish and weary. “There’s not much to pack anyway. I can just buy the things I need.”Old Master Crawford frowned and reminded her, “As a mother, can you be more considerate toward Louis? Do you know how expensive the things you use are? Can’t you help him save some money?”“Father, you can’t say that to me. Think about it, I’ll just be living there for a few months. I’ll move back here once Thea is on summer break. I can still use all of my things here. Why would it be a waste?” Susan leaned on the sofa while showing her reluctance.However, no matter how reluctant she was, she would still have no choice but to move.If it were not for the fear that Old Master Crawford and Luke would get too close, she would not have agreed to move.Although Louis’ place was a new mansion, how could it compare to Crawford Manor?The Crawford family’s manor was the property that cost the most.Susan wondered what in the world Louis and
Mr. Griffin, who happened to walk into the room, heard what Susan said.“Madam, what’s the matter?” Mr. Griffin pretended not to understand, but he knew very well that Susan usually talked about Old Master Crawford favoring Luke over Louis.Everyone thought Luke had everything because he was Old Master Crawford’s favorite grandson.However, Mr. Griffin, who had been serving the old master for years, knew that Louis was actually the one whom the old master favored. Louis was free-spirited and someone who could do whatever he wished.That was what it meant by being favored by Old Master Crawford. He could enjoy his life, live freely, and do whatever he wanted. “Nothing.” Susan adjusted the shawl over her shoulder. “What were Old Master Mallory and Old Master Crawford talking about just now?” "It seems like they were talking about Mr. Pierre," answered Mr. Griffin. Karen came here and caused trouble. The news spread through Crawford Manor like wildfire, and everyone knew about i
“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