Mike heard Angela and immediately let her go. "Tell me quickly! I'm not as nice as Avery!""I have developed a technology that activates the nerves in the brain. This technique involves placing a special device in the brain stem. Through this device, I can stimulate his brain stem and allow him to regain his normal bodily functions. I can control the device in his brain from afar. I can end his life at any moment, so you all better treat me well! If not, I will kill him at any time!""Then, I'll just kill you right now! At most, Elliot will just have the device in him…" Mike had murderous intentions once more."If the device has problems. Who is going to fix it for him? If you kill me, you are indirectly killing him! This technology of mine is not mature yet! Problems could arise at any time!" Angela yelled. "He has not lost his memories! He only found it hard to accept after I brought him back to life and told him the truth! Right now, Avery is here. Perhaps she could help bring hi
Seeing them coming out of the room, they were all stunned.Then, when they saw them, both holding hands, they instantly understood Elliot's choice. He had indeed not lost his memories, so he decided to go with Avery."Avery, you can take him away. I'm fine with that, after all, he has a conscience of his own, but I hope you remember that he is no longer the Elliot of the past. His life is in my hands. I decide whether he lives or dies, so you must treat me better next time!" Angela reminded Avery.Avery said, "Is that so? His life is in your hands?"She was in the room a moment ago, so she had not heard what Angela had said to Mike.Mike said, "Angela said that she has installed a device in Elliot's brain that can excite the cells. Anyway, I don't understand it, but she said it as if it was a miracle. She said she can control the device in Elliot's brain from afar. It's almost like she has installed a timebomb in Elliot's brain, and the control is in her hands."Angela said, "Ave
"Mom, why do we have to buy a new house? Isn't it good here? I'm used to it." Mary was confused.Angela chuckled loudly. "I want you to stay in a better place. It's late. Go sleep!""Mom, are you planning to return to the Jennings? If you are, I can send you back."Angela shook her head. "It's late. I don't want to move. I'll give Dean a call later."…On the way back, Avery and Elliot sat in the back seat of the car while Mike drove, and Wilson sat in the front passenger seat."I never thought that Angela had remarried a second time," Wilson said, breaking the silence in the car."Angela is already sixty. Who knows if she has remarried for the second or third time? Maybe even the fourth time," Mike replied."This should be her first marriage. I heard that she had never gotten married because of what she felt for Professor Hough. Plus, her daughter is old. If she had gotten married in the past, people would have surely commented on her daughter," said Avery. "The woman doesn't
"What happened to him?" Hayden asked while glancing at Elliot from the corner of his eyes."Angela said that he had passed away. The Elliot you are seeing now is the Elliot she brought back to life." Avery told her son the truth. "I wanted to take him to the hospital to get a check-up, but he is very against going to the hospital right now. He is such a proud man. He surely would not be able to accept his current situation."Hayden had mixed feelings. "Even if he had been dead, isn't he alive right now?""He has a device in his brain that is being controlled by Angela."Hayden's lips moved. He wanted to say something but did not say it. This was too unbelievable. It was beyond the range Hayden could find acceptable.If his life was being controlled by another person, he would rather die. Hayden's mind was a mess. Elliot had become this. Of course, he would not go up against him. However, he also did not know how to face him. He turned around and entered the mansion. He quickly
"What are you saying? Why do I not understand?" Chad suspected he was mishearing things, so he reached out and slapped his face.Mike was baffled."Why is Mr. Foster no longer the one we know? Mike, if you're not going to explain it to me clearly, I'm really going to buy a ticket to Bridgedale." Chad's face hurt. He was not dreaming."Angela said that he had died. The Elliot we have right now is the Elliot that Angela brought back from the grave.""What!" Chad was stunned and bewildered."Your boss right now is like a robot. The control is even in Angela's hands. Isn't that scary?" Mike said lazily. "So, your boss is a little withdrawn right now. If I were him, I guess I won't be any better than him.""That scary?" Chad was extremely upset. "Then, what should we do? This won't work down the line. Mr. Foster hates being threatened. If he has to live under the control of another person every day, it must be torture. Is there anything Avery could do to help him?""Avery has never h
Avery left her room and pushed Mike's room door open.Mike was still chatting with Chad. When he saw her face full of tears, he hung up immediately."What happened?" Mike jumped out of bed."Angela can really take a hold of Elliot. She's asking us to take down the video of Dean's scandal.""Is he being influenced right now?" Mike looked serious. Then, he strode out of the room. He wanted to check out on Elliot."Don't go." Avery pulled him back. "He surely doesn't want anyone to see him this way. Quickly get someone to take the video down.""Okay, I'll do it right now. Don't panic." Mike's voice was calm. Avery immediately called Angela to get her to stop torturing Elliot.Angela chuckled arrogantly. "Avery, now you believe me?""Angela, I have no grudges against you. You've already gotten the Marshall's Award. You fulfilled your dream. Why are you still doing this to us?" Avery was afraid things like this would happen again in the future."Avery, you flatter yourself. How man
"Elliot, you will never have headaches like just now again in the future. Angela has promised me that she won't do that again. Other than that, I will try and free you from her control." Avery hugged his head and suppressed her sadness. "I will surely find a solution. I want to grow old with you, so you have to live until then."Elliot's eyes were open, but there was no spark in them. He pursed his lips and gritted his teeth.It was as if his soul had been taken away from him. He had not come out from the pain a moment ago.Avery hugged him tightly. She had no intention of letting him go. She was afraid that if she let him go, he would go missing.The next morning, Ben rushed over. Seeing Mike in the hall, he immediately asked, "Didn't you say that Elliot has returned? Where is he?""He is not up yet!" Mike looked at the time. "It's already nine. I'm guessing they didn't sleep last night.""Chad told me that Elliot is under Angela's control. Is that true?" Ben did not sleep much
"Elliot, are you really not planning to work?" This, without a doubt, was a huge blow to Ben.He felt that Elliot was no different from usual. Other than being slightly depressed, he could not see anything else out of the ordinary.He thought that Elliot could live a normal life and work. He was only under the control of another person."He surely can't work right now. We'll talk about the future when the time comes." Avery did not want to set any words in stone.Even if Elliot can work like in the past, his mental health was a huge problem. He might not even want to go back to work himself."Hmm, no matter what, Elliot is still alive, and this is a great thing," Ben said. He suddenly felt like drinking. "Is there wine at home?""It's early in the morning, who is going to drink with you?" Mike snapped at him. "I'm going to the office later. I'll drink with you tonight.""Okay, then! I'll go and catch up on some sleep. I didn't sleep well last night. Without seeing Elliot, I was
Three years later…Ivy and Robert stood at the airport in Aryadelle, anxiously waiting."It's been three years! Your boyfriend is finally here to see you!" Robert exclaimed before shifting the conversation. "He's not here to break up with you, is he? After all, you haven't seen each other in three years. A lot can change."Ivy sighed, "Robert, can you not jinx it? Although we haven't met in three years, we talk on the phone and video call every day!"Robert quipped, "Digital romance.""Anyway, he promised me that he's going to settle down in Aryadelle this time, and we won't be apart again," Ivy said. Robert smirked. "He's got a strong sense of pride. When he meets Dad later, they might not hit it off, and he'll buy a ticket to leave tonight!"Feeling helpless, Ivy was at a loss for words. Just then, a familiar voice called out, "Ivy!"Ivy immediately looked over to the source of the voice and saw Lucas stepping out of the exit, dragging his suitcase behind him. A smile sp
Mr. Woods did not expect Hayden to be so direct, and he found himself momentarily caught off guard. He had come to ask Hayden for money, but he had not thought about exactly how much he wanted. After all, Hayden's family was extremely wealthy, and he did not want to ask for too little and feel shortchanged, nor did he want to risk asking for too much and having Hayden refuse. It was a tough decision. After a brief internal struggle, Mr. Woods turned to Hayden and said, "I know your family is one of the wealthiest in Aryadelle, so why don't you name the price? I trust you won't mistreat my son and our family." Hayden furrowed his brows slightly. Shelly, noticing his hesitation, quickly chimed in, "Uncle, why don't you make an offer? We're not very familiar with this process. If you insist on us naming a price, we might need to consult my father-in-law." "Elliot Foster, you mean?" Mr. Woods asked. Shelly nodded. "Yes. My father-in-law isn't as easygoing as my husband. After a
"All right. Let's find a place nearby to sit and talk." Mr. Woods breathed a sigh of relief. "Good! Our house is actually nearby. Would you like to visit? Ivy has been with us for many years, and our staff has a close relationship with her." Hayden glanced at Shelly and asked, "Should we go?" "Sure!" Shelly said. Mr. Woods immediately invited Hayden and Shelly into his car and drove them to the Woods' mansion. Upon arriving, Mr. Woods instructed the servants to serve tea and refreshments. He pointed to the butler and said to Hayden, "This is our butler. He hired Ivy's grandmother." Hayden nodded. Mr. Woods then introduced Hayden: "This is Irene's older brother, the renowned businessman Mr. Hayden Tate." "Hello, Mr. Tate. Irene was a wonderful young lady," the butler said. "We all liked her very much. When we heard of her passing, we were truly saddened. Fortunately, she didn't actually pass away! Ivy is a very sensible and resilient girl, one of the strongest I've eve
Ivy's eyes were red as she said, "Hayden, Lucas' mother has passed away, so I won't be able to spend time with you for a few days." "It's okay. Given what has happened, we're not in the mood for fun either. After we attend his mother's funeral, Shelly and I will return," Hayden said. Ivy nodded. "How are funerals handled here?" Hayden asked. Given Lucas' relationship with Ivy, his younger sister, he felt a sense of duty to help Lucas with the funeral arrangements. "It's similar to how it's done back at home. Wealthy people can have elaborate funerals, and those with less money can opt for simpler ceremonies. Those who can't afford much at all can forgo the ceremony and opt for a simple burial," Ivy said. "What if someone wants a more elaborate funeral?" "Hayden, do you want to help with his mother's funeral? He doesn't have any close relatives here, so there's no need for an elaborate ceremony," she explained. "I see. Go and talk to him about it. I'll help with whatever I
Lucas hung up, tears welling in his eyes. Ivy stood by his side and asked, "What's wrong, Lucas?" "My mom has passed away. You should keep your brother company! I need to head back to the hospital." "I will come along! Aunty seemed fine just now, so why did she suddenly pass away?" The two hurried toward the car, completely forgetting about Hayden and Shelly. Hayden and Shelly watched as they left awkwardly, and Shelly said, "Honey, let's go to the hospital. I think Lucas' mother has passed away." "Sure." The two caught a taxi and hurried after Lucas. Meanwhile, in the hospital, Lucas arrived to first encounter the doctor and then his father. Mr. Woods tried ingratiating himself with his son, saying, "Lucas, I came to the hospital to see your mother, but when I arrived, she had already passed away. What a shame!" "Are you sure she had already passed away before you came? I was here earlier today, and when I saw her, she was still alive!" Lucas said. Mr. Woods reto
Mr. Woods sneered, "What do you mean? Are you looking down on me? Although the Woods family has fallen on hard times, we're still a prominent family in Taronia! Lucas may be foolish, but are you any wiser? If it weren't for me backing Lucas, would the Fosters even look at him?" "Shut up! The Foster family isn't narrow-minded like you! Ivy's family doesn't dislike Lucas, so don't go causing trouble! They don't want to see you at all!" Lucas' mother retorted. Mr. Woods scoffed. "Is that so? Do you really think they don't look down on him? Why wouldn't they? Are they planning to make Lucas marry into their family instead of the other way round?" "It's none of your business! You never cared about Lucas, and now that he's independent, he doesn't need you anymore! You wouldn't have come to me repeatedly if Ivy wasn't Elliot Foster's daughter and if she wasn't interested in Lucas. Do you really think I have no idea what you are plotting?" Mr. Woods countered, "What nonsense are you ta
Ivy did not hesitate, immediately shaking her head. "I'm not leaving. Don't worry about me; just focus on yourself." "Staying here is just a waste of time." "I've been studying and interning so hard for so long. What's wrong with taking a break now?" Ivy argued. Before long, Hayden and Shelly had finished their shopping, and Ivy and Lucas immediately joined them to go to the hospital. Lucas' mother had no idea that Ivy's brother and sister-in-law were coming to visit her, so she appeared a bit uncomfortable when they arrived. She tried to sit up, but her body failed her. Ivy raised the head of the hospital bed. "Aunty, my big brother and sister-in-law came over to Taronia for a visit. They wanted to see Lucas and you." "Oh, this is really embarrassing. It's a blessing for my son to know Ivy..." Lucas' mother muttered sheepishly. Shelly reassured, "Aunty, don't say that. Lucas is outstanding. Otherwise, Ivy wouldn't have fallen for him." Lucas' mother continued, "I've
Throughout the meal, Ivy found it hard to enjoy her food. Lucas and Hayden discussed everything that mattered, and the conversation went smoother than anyone had anticipated. Hayden was not upset, nor was Lucas. It was a better scenario than what Ivy had hoped for, but she still felt depressed. "Lucas, my husband and I would like to pay your mother a visit. Would that be okay?" Shelly asked after finishing her food. "Sure," Lucas said. "Don't we need to ask your mom first?" Ivy asked. "It's fine. We can just head over right away and introduce them once we arrive." Lucas' mother grew weaker every day and had stopped using her phone altogether, so it was her nurse, whom Lucas had hired, who reported his mother's condition to him daily. "You restarted your business and have to take care of your mother simultaneously; you're really strong. Most people would crumble under the pressure," Shelly commented. "Ivy had a tougher life before. She didn't crumble, so I won't eith
After what Ivy said, Lucas added, "I want to focus on my career for now. Marriage is secondary until I become more successful." Hayden sneered. "Running a business isn't as simple as it seems. What if you fail or never achieve anything out of the ordinary?" "If that happens, I won't drag Ivy down," Lucas said. "At least you know your place." Ivy felt as though her cheeks were on fire. "Hayden, even if Lucas fails, I won't give up on him. I won't let him go just because of his financial state." Shelly grabbed Hayden's hand again, signaling to him to control his temper; he could be rude to others, but he could not be so demanding with Ivy. Ivy sensed that she was slightly out of line, and her tone eased. "Hayden, we shouldn’t judge people based on their wealth. Our family is rich enough, and there really aren't that many people out there who can compare to our financial state, so why does it matter how wealthy my partner is?" "Ivy is right. Love matters most. Even if we man