Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean was the Island of Despair. One could not find the island on any map. Its existence was like a phantom on the gray-blue ocean surface. Constantly shrouded in fog, it was isolated from the rest of the world. Sharp and jagged reefs like devils' teeth surrounded the island, threatening to rip apart anyone who went near. The first rays of the rising sun appeared on the horizon. A tall and well-built man leaned on a reef. His handsome face was like sculpted marble, and his profound eyes were like polished agate. He pressed his lips tightly as he gazed at the endless ocean and a hidden bay in front of him. At the edge of the bay was a large steel cage. Locked in the cage were a thin man and woman, as well as a drugged lion. The people were fighting bare-handed with the lion. How could two weak and starved people be a match for the berserk lion? The two people attacked the lion together, but they were also badly injured. Very soon, their bat
"I'm bringing Tommy to look for Luke in Moscow," Bianca said. Sue's hands slipped, and the little toddler nearly fell from her knees. She quickly hugged Tommy tightly and stared straight at Bianca. "Tommy is only two years old. He is still too young to travel long distances. Moreover, Mr. Crawford is a very intelligent man. If he is still alive, he should have come home by now. I know that you still can't accept the truth, but I believe that Mr. Crawford is no more… "He was attacked in Moscow, which means that he has enemies there. That place won't be safe for Tommy and your son, and you'll be exposing yourself to unnecessary danger. Won't you at least think about Tommy's safety? He's still so small…" "No, I believe that Luke is still alive. Consider it a hunch." Bianca did not accept Sue's analysis, even though it made a lot of sense. She would not accept that Luke was dead as long as she did not see his body. Moreover, Gordan had given her some information earlier that Lu
Bianca hugged Tommy close to her and smiled superficially at Vincent. "Can I help you with anything, Mr. Blatt?" Vincent had fair skin, and his features were so charming that it could even charm a dog. If he put on a wig and a dress, he would definitely pass off as a beautiful woman. However, his sinister personality was a stark contrast with his appearance. The Blatts had a large extended family that often plotted against each other. It was impressive that Vincent could emerge from the conflict and gain Old Master Blatt's favor, and it was proof that Vincent was a capable individual. When it came to deception and trickery, he had surpassed his elders. "Better offend the devil than Vincent Blatt." That was how the saying went in A City. It showed how terrifying Vincent was. Bianca had rejected Vincent's advances. To Vincent, nothing could offend him more. He had tried to bully T Corporation for the past two years. Fortunately, Bianca had the support of Mr. and Mrs. Norman
Old Master Crawford was lying on a lounge chair in the garden of Crawford Manor. Next to him was a cup of fine tea. The old man loved his tea. When Bianca came into the garden, she noticed that Old Master Crawford seemed listless. His face was beset with wrinkles, and his gaze was hollow and forlorn as he stared at the plants. Ever since he found out that Luke was killed, his body, which had not been in good shape, deteriorated rapidly like a wilted plant. "Were you looking for me, Grandpa?" Bianca walked behind Old Master Crawford and gently massaged his neck and shoulders. Old Master Crawford turned his head to look at his granddaughter-in-law and smiled lovingly. "I'm glad that you're here, Bea. I want to ask you about the latest happenings in the company, and also… have you found another significant other yet?" He knew that Bianca was a very capable woman who single-handedly took on the responsibility of bringing T Corporation out of a financial crisis two years ago.
Leia's words were as shocking as a sudden clap of thunder next to Bianca's ears! She rushed up to Leia, grabbed her collar, and asked her sternly, "What did you say? Tell me, how did Luke die? Tell me now!" Leia sobered up a little and realized what she had just said. Trying to compose herself, she smiled mockingly at Bianca. "Why do I have to tell you? I'm not telling you. What are you going to do, kill me?" Leia had been jealous and resentful toward the Norman family's long-lost birth daughter. If not for Bianca, Leia would still be the only pampered daughter of the Norman family! With her status, marrying Luke Crawford was all but a certainty! That woman had taken away her parent's love for her and the man that she loved. She did not expect that Luke died in a foreign country, and his remains could not be found. He deserved that! Leia glared contemptuously at Bianca. She reached out and tried to claw at Bianca's delicate face with her sharp nails. "Let go of me, you
Luke had always loved sunsets. Before he took over T Corporation, he traveled the world in search of the most breathtaking sunsets. He had been to the summit of Mount Everest, the vast grasslands of Hulun Buir, and on top of the golden dunes of the Taklamakan Desert. He loved watching the sunset because the dawn that followed signified a new hope. The sunset on the island was not as beautiful as those other places. In fact, by viewing it with a despondent mood, the sunset there was suffused with the solemnity of death. While Luke was lost in thought while viewing the sunset, Kassy appeared behind him. She looked into Luke's forlorn gray-brown eyes transfixed at the roiling waves and the setting sun. "You're sitting here again." Kassy walked up to him and draped a jacket over Luke's body. Luke did not look at her. His gaze was clear and gentle with a hint of anger. Kassy did not care that he was cold toward her. In the two years they had interacted, Kassy had a rud
Late at night. Leia was curled up on her bed, unable to fall asleep. The only thing in her mind was the torment that Wayne had inflicted on her. She would shudder involuntarily every time she thought of what the man did to her. She stretched herself out and stared wide-eyed at the ceiling above her. She did not feel like sleeping at all. Suddenly, a faint fragrance filled her room. Her eyelids began to droop when she caught a whiff of the fragrance. When she could not open her eyes anymore, right at the moment she fell asleep, the fragrance suddenly became a horrible stink, and the air was filled with the thick stench of blood. Thud, thud, thud… A heavy set of footsteps trudged closer to Leia's room. She could also hear a child wailing faintly in the distance, as well as the chilling laughter of men and women. Goosebumps rose on Leia's skin. She abruptly opened her eyes. With shaking hands, she tried to turn on the night light. However, the light did not turn on. '…
Leia had always felt hatred and disgust for Wayne. The man had ravaged her for two years. It was like a nightmare. Leia was more than willing to tell Bianca the truth if she would help her get rid of that man. Even though Luke was killed a long time ago, Bianca could not maintain her composure when she heard It from Leia's mouth. She grabbed Leia's collar tightly and asked viciously, "Why did Wayne Blatt kill Luke? Is it because of you?" Leia was gloating when she saw the crazed glint in Bianca's eyes. "How would I know why? I'm not that freak. All I know is that I'm so happy seeing how helpless and agonized you are. Karma sure hits you hard…" Suddenly, her eyes were attracted by a flash of light. It was the light reflected from the dressing mirror. She turned to look at the reflection of the two women. Leia and Bianca both had delicate facial features. Their looks were similar. However, Bianca's features were more pronounced. Her face was the textbook definition of "beau