In the middle of nowhere.The heavy forklift brought Bianca's car to a remote place in the middle of nowhere. They viciously smashed the car’s windows with sledgehammers and then aimed guns at the passengers’ heads, forcing them to get out from the bulletproof car.Right after that, several black Rolls-Royce vehicles surrounded them.Many masked men came down from the cars and brought Bianca and the others captive.To prevent accidents from happening, the driver was taken to a different car from Bianca and her children.Bianca was thankful that the group of thugs were not completely heartless. She would have completely lost her mind and done something foolish if they separated her from her children.Bianca was taken to a military vehicle, and her phone was taken away.The thugs smashed it to pieces right before her eyes.Bianca’s mouth was covered with tape while her hands were bound. It was almost impossible for her to even move an inch.The three children were also tied up w
Meanwhile… Luke had listened to Bianca on the phone while she was kidnapped by the group of unscrupulous thugs. Flames of anger ravaged his entire being. The sheer audacity! Only the people from the League of Shadows could be this bold and put on such a display of arrogance! Kassy was the first person that came to mind when he wondered who could be pulling the strings behind the scenes. He knew full well about Kassy’s ruthlessness. Fearing for his wife and children’s lives, he abandoned his luxury car, hijacked a motorcycle, and bolted to the scene of the incident as fast as he could. However, he was already too late. The crime scene had been cordoned off and about a quarter-mile of the main road was blocked. About 120 people in total were gathered at the scene, comprising of security, special police officers, firemen, and police forces. Dozens of police vehicles could be seen. A large number of police officers and good citizens were helping with the accident. Many were inj
Bianca looked around, observing her surroundings as if looking for an escape route…One of the thugs used the butt of their rifle and slammed it into her head before roaring at her, “You’d better sit still! I’m going to dig your eyes out of you if you look around again!”The eerie echo of his voice rang throughout the factory, making it sound even more spooky.Bianca moved her gaze away as she felt her head pulsing with pain from the blow.She glared fiercely at the thug who hit her in the head, but at the same time, they were already pushing her toward a metal pillar that had a girth of two grown adults.The pillar was at the gates of the factory.The vile thug tightly bound Bianca onto the pillar with a thick rope. The knots that he tied seemed to have no gaps in between them at all.Then, he gripped her face with his black, sticky hands as he snickered. “So soft, this little lady is so soft...”He had never given up his lust for Bianca. He grabbed her slender waist and sniff
The sound of high heels clicked as they touched the floor, reminding one of the doom of hell. The noise rang throughout the entire factory, sending shivers down one’s spine.The thugs who were hiding in the dark fell into two files as they welcomed the woman’s arrival.Bianca’s eyes could not help but constrict the moment she noticed a woman’s tall and slim silhouette.The blonde woman looked very young and beautiful, but there was an air of arrogance around her. The arrogance came from her very core. Her arrogance felt different from Mavis’ as if she was born to be an empress. She looked down on every single person as if they were beneath her.Kassy.Despite the fact that Bianca had never met Kassy and everything she knew about her was from what Luke had told her, her sixth sense told her that this was the Kassy who had unfinished business with her husband.Kassy was tightly surrounded by six bodyguards. They had a bulky mass around their waists, and Bianca was sure that those w
Staring at the translucent, green fluid, Bianca suddenly had a bad feeling in her gut.She had no idea what Kassy wanted to do, but she could tell from the expression on her face that it was nothing good. Bianca realized that she and her children had landed themselves in big trouble today.Kassy strutted over to Bianca like a cat with the syringe in her hand.She noticed Bianca staring at the syringe, so she explained it to her, “Do you know what this is? This is an aphrodisiac specially made by the League of Shadows. With just one drop, even the purest of women will become the wildest, most promiscuous female in the world. Do you want to have a taste of this, hm? Say, if all of the liquid is injected into your body, I don’t think that all of the men here will be enough to satisfy you...”Bianca shook with fear when she noticed the sinister smile on Kassy’s face.This woman had the face of a goddess but a heart full of poison!The words that came out of Kassy’s mouth next made Bi
Kassy injected the fluid completely into Tommy’s body as she laughed maniacally.To her, the kid was as despicable as his mother. They should both go to hell!Bianca stared at them in disbelief as her heart ran wild. Her nails dug into her palms, making them bleed. Her tears also flowed down her cheeks like a river as she called out in pain and agony, “No, Tommy, my baby!”She knew that Kassy was evil, but she never expected that she would be so extreme that she would not even spare a three-year-old kid!The fluid that Kassy injected Tommy with was the world’s strongest aphrodisiac. An adult could not even resist its effects, much less a toddler who had not even grown up yet.Bianca could not imagine what kind of pain her child would have to go through after being injected with that liquid...“You despicable woman! I never thought that you’d be so evil that you wouldn’t even spare a kid… No wonder you can never win a man’s heart. You deserve it! Hahaha, your life is destined to b
On the other hand... Tommy’s reaction disappointed her after he was injected with the liquid. It made her doubt the authenticity of the drug, but Kassy still ordered the thugs to inject the remaining two children. After all, drugs like this were priceless. Every single one had been meticulously made, so there was not even a spare vial for use. She roared at the thugs, “Inject these brats with the liquid. I want to turn them into monsters!” “No! Don’t hurt my babies. Kassy, didn’t you want me to kneel and beg? Please, just please let go of my kids… You can do whatever you want to me, but the kids are still too young. They’re innocent. As long as you let them go, I’ll do anything, I swear…” Bianca did not let out even a sound when she was being beaten by Kassy. She would rather suffer those beatings than see any harm befall her children. The children were her armor, but they were also her Achilles’ heel. From the moment Kassy made her move on Tommy, a piece had broken off B
Listening to the rough sounds and the agonized moans of the woman coming from the inside, all the male thugs wished that they could rush into the room. The sharp-faced thug grumbled unhappily, "Sigh. I wonder when Boss will be done with her. How long is he going to let us wait? He'd better not overwork that little b*tch. We haven't had our fun yet." Another thug chuckled pervertedly. "What's the rush? It'll be our turn sooner or later, and the later it is, the better. That woman might still be trying to resist. After Boss is done with her, she might be a lot more submissive. That'll give us an easier time, won't it?" He could not help but rub his chin. Bianca's slender and curvaceous body and her tender face made his passions flare. He had lost count of the women he had slept with, but it was rare for him to encounter a woman that was both beautiful and noble. When the sharp-faced thug heard that, he hurriedly asked, "When it's our turn, should we do it one by one, or should
“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