“Yes, he’s really a terrifying man,” Sarah agreed with the maid.The maid, curious about Sarah’s reaction, wondered if she knew him. Otherwise, why would she say something like that?As she looked at Sarah’s Russian features and Matysh on TV, the maid could not help but ask, “Ms. Poplar, do you know him?”“No.” Sarah shook her head immediately. “He’s a big shot in the business world. How could someone like me possibly know him?”As she said that, she did not notice the anger in her own voice. At the same time, Sarah looked down at her hands. While her family was not as wealthy as Matysh's, they were comfortably well-off. Her parents always spoiled her and never made her do housework.Hence, when she married Marcos’ father, her hands remained soft and delicate—not any different from those of the daughters of wealthy families. In the end, the love she pursued destroyed her.As she looked at her hands now, she wondered how could a man like Matysh ever know someone like her.The
As Sarah listened to the maid, she looked up and glanced at the TV screen. The camera was now focused on Matysh. As the maid had mentioned, Matysh looked defiant, with a trace of contempt on his face. Sarah knew that Matysh was not just classist but also racist. She could even guess what he was thinking. Matysh probably believed that the locals had no right to judge him. He considered himself superior and untouchable. The locals had no authority to put him on trial.Without saying anything, Sarah looked down at her phone. She had received a message from Luke. He said he was busy today but would be available tomorrow.Sarah replied: [I’ll come by your office tomorrow. I have something important that I’d like to hand over to you personally. I’d like you to pass it on to Marcos.]She could not trust anyone else to give it to Luke, so she decided to go herself.Shortly after, Luke replied to her message: [You don’t need to come by. I’ll stop by at noon. Please prepare the docum
Sarah thought, 'Evil people will get their due. Matysh’s crimes in A City aren’t enough for a life sentence, but his crimes in Russia are.'She would wait for the day Matysh got what he deserved……Night fell.After ensuring the children were asleep, Luca went downstairs to the storage room to search for medicinal herbs. She intended to prepare a remedy for Gordan to accelerate the healing of his muscle and nerve injuries. However, the storage room was cluttered, and many herbs required light-sensitive storage, making her search long and tedious.Aunt Neile had organized everything well. If it were Aunt Neile who came to look for the herbs, she would be able to find the herbs quickly. Luca rarely managed the storage room and did not know where the herbs were kept. She had to open each box to check its contents.As Luca was searching, Luke came downstairs after his shower. When he saw rummaging in the storage room, he asked curiously, “What are you looking for?”Luca turned
Luca recalled what Luke had previously said to Sarah, implying that if she had these things on hand, she should hand them over to Marcos, who would know how to handle it.It turned out such a thing really existed.However, Luca immediately understood. Sarah was just a regular person from an ordinary family. Even if she had 'stained' the Abaza family, which valued bloodlines, it should not have led to her dodging their pursuit every day.“Maybe Ms. Poplar saw Matysh's conviction and became determined to bring it out. Such crucial evidence needs to be taken seriously," said Luca.“Yes, I've already used some issues with our M Group collaboration as a reason and arranged for Marcos to come over tomorrow afternoon,” replied Luke. After setting a time with Sarah, he did the same with Marcos.Marcos could guess what Sarah wanted to give him, so he readily agreed.He even staged a little drama in front of Ethan, letting him know that he would be going to T Corporation tomorrow afternoon
If things did not end well, Ethan would be just like Marco's mother, Sarah. If he did not resolve the problem, he would be hunted down forever.Ethan shuddered.Marcos deliberately looked surprised. “Didn't you already report to the Russians? Why do you look like this? Don't they know about your fatal mistake?”Ethan opened his mouth to deny it, but facing Marcos' mocking expression, he suddenly realized that his future was now in Marcos' hands.He could not do anything to Marcos.He knew his most fatal mistake. If his men had not found Gordan, Luke would not have known they were going to get Matysh out.Even though this was the case in theory, Ethan felt that Marcos must have also told Luke. It was just that he had no evidence.“That's right. It's such a fatal mistake. If the old master finds out, not only will you lose your job, but you might even lose your life,” Marcos said casually. He sat comfortably on the couch and looked up at Ethan, who remained standing stiffly.It w
Ethan returned to his suite. He could not help but kick the door in frustration. His foot hurt, but the door remained unscathed, fueling his simmering anger. His expression darkened.The suite was eerily quiet as Ethan slumped onto the couch, his throbbing foot a constant reminder of the harsh reality. Marcos' earlier threat rang true. The person he despised most in the Abaza family had just threatened him, which made Ethan feel uneasy. Even if he had to keep it from the old master, he had to inform his father.His father was the only one who could help him to deal with this matter.With that thought in mind, Ethan reached for his phone, intending to call his father. However, it rang before he could dial. It was a call from his father himself.No time to marvel at the synchronicity, Ethan answered, “Dad, I was just about to call you.”“Shut up!” The voice on the other end of the line sounded furious.Ethan bit back his words. The tone did not bode well. He felt appreh
“I…” Ethan wanted to explain, but he realized he could not.No matter who it was, they would doubt him after hearing what he said. Thus, he could not explain. No matter what the outcome was, it was still his mistake.“How am I supposed to explain this to the old master?” asked Ethan's father.“I... I don't know.” Ethan was confused and did not know what to do.Hiding the truth from the head of the family was definitely not a good idea. If they kept it hidden and waited for Marcos to reveal it, Ethan would be in deeper trouble.“Does Marcos know about this?” asked Ethan's father. He thought that if Marcos did not know, they might still have a chance to fix it.At least Gordan would not tell the head of the family. Those people would not be that petty. However, Marcos was different.“He knows.” Ethan's tone was dejected. He dared not to tell his father that it was Marcos who had informed him.The person on the other end of the line seemed to be struggling to hold back his anger
“I took these documents with me, so I knew they'd be anxious and worried. Because of that, they would treat Marcos better.“Even if they still manipulate Marcos like a pawn, as long as Marcos is in their hands, I can't risk exposing these documents. “I dared not to expose them back then, but it was for the best. At least Marcos can grow up under better conditions. But he will now use these documents to confront M Group. That’s why I'm making this request of you…”“I understand.” Luke nodded. As a father of four children himself, he could understand Sarah's thoughts.“I give you my promise,” added Luke as he opened the brown envelope.Under Sarah's watchful gaze, Luke quickly read through the documents page by page. Sarah also explained the details to him.Finally, after Luke finished reading the letter Sarah had written to Marcos, he let out a deep sigh.How dirty could a century-old family be?It was beyond his imagination. Sarah was involved from the start and had managed to
“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