Serena shook her head awkwardly, then turned to look at her mother with wide, innocent eyes."Mom, please talk to Dad. It's nothing. Just a little harmless fun."Seeing her daughter pleading so earnestly, Mom softened and spoke to her husband, "Alright, darling. Evelyn will go home for dinner later. Let's just go back for now."Dad glared at Serena with disapproval."We just secured a major deal for the company. There can't be any mistakes now!"This was a warning to her.She understood, of course, and nodded obediently, flashing a sweet smile."Don't worry, Dad. I won't mess things up."Dad snorted in response and walked off with his hands behind his back.Mom, seeing her husband storm off in anger, hurried to catch up with him. But not wanting to leave Serena alone, she hurriedly grabbed her hand and gave her a final set of instructions."Serena, don't go too far. Don't make anyone die. And make sure to send some money their way."Serena nodded obediently.Hearing thei
Mom anxiously turned to Ethan and said, "Ethan, you can't just keep an eye on Evelyn all the time. "Serena has always listened to you since she was little. I need you to keep her in check."Ethan looked up, his impatience evident. "Serena is grown up now, it's not appropriate for me to manage her anymore."Mom playfully slapped his hand. "Didn't you see the blood dripping from the bathroom? "It wouldn't matter if Serena accidentally caused someone's death. "The problem is that Asher just closed a big deal. "If a scandal breaks out now, how are our families supposed to continue doing business in Norwyn?"Mom's words faded into the background. He tightly gripped her hand, his voice frantic. "Mrs. Shaw, why are you suddenly heading to the villa with Mr. Shaw today?"Mom was confused.But she saw how anxious Ethan was. She relented and said, "This morning, Serena stormed out. "I asked her where she was going, and she said she was meeting her friends to play games a
Ethan took off his jacket and wrapped it around me.I gathered the last bit of my strength and let out a couple of muffled sounds towards him.The needle and thread cut through my skin, pulling at the flesh.My ears, nose, and eyes were all sealed shut with black thread.My body was soaked in blood.Ethan gently soothed me, "It's me, Evelyn. I'm here, don't worry, I'll make sure you're alright."He then sharply called for the bodyguards outside."Find out what they did to Evelyn, and make them pay a hundred times over!"His gaze swept over the group of thugs and continued, "These men, castrate them all and feed them to the dogs!"Serena tried to explain, but seeing Ethan so furious, she could only complain to him with a pitiful tone, "Ethan."Ethan glared at her and said through gritted teeth, "Serena, you're included in too!"With that, he carefully picked me up in his arms and strode out of the room.Serena could only continue to complain to Mom, "Mom, I was just punishin
The elevator went straight down to the 18th floor.It was known as the infamous den of vice in Norwyn.Ethan led me to the deepest part, the sounds of men and women lost in pleasure echoing around us.He called over a waiter and had the couple that was in the middle of their affair escorted out.Although the couple was reluctant, they dared not look Ethan in the eye and quickly ran off with their heads down.Ethan then guided me through one room after another.I saw the lace-clad girl and the girl in red, along with a few other girls I didn't recognize.Ethan smiled and explained, "They have to entertain at least thirty clients a day."I asked coolly, "What if there aren't that many clients?"He patted my head, gently combing my hair, and said, "If there aren't enough, they'll go out and pick up some homeless men, or handle it themselves. Either way, they must hit their quota of thirty clients a day."Ethan led me to the next set of rooms."These are the leftover ones, the
I smiled at her and nodded obediently."Mom, I really don't mind, as long as you and Dad are happy."I said what they wanted to hear, and they gifted me several pieces of jewelry.I carefully collected them, then made my way upstairs to the bedroom that had been converted from a guest room.Their love wasn't pure.If they got rid of Serena, they would be worried about the impact on the Shaw family business, but at the same time, they couldn't bear to part with her after raising her for so many years.Yet, they were filled with guilt toward me, especially after Serena had caused me so much harm.But since our reunion nearly a year ago, they had never mentioned formally announcing my identity to the public.I guessed it was because of what had happened to me that made them feel ashamed.Moreover, keeping Serena around also allowed them to take her to events and save face.This "wanting it all" mindset will only make them lose everything!Night fell and the darkness spread.I
I nodded.She sighed in relief and said, "You must tell Ethan that we don't mind. After all, Serena and he were once engaged. "The Ford family said they'll get him out, so make sure he doesn’t do something this reckless again!"I replied, "Alright."You see, a tree with a rotten root couldn't possibly grow good leaves.How could the leaves be good when the roots were bad?Parents who made excuses for everything were bound to raise a child like this.The visitation time wasn't long.I went straight to Ethan and asked, "Where's the account book?"He froze for a moment, then asked, "Why do you want the account book?"Wiping my tears, I cried, "Mom and Dad, along with the Ford family, are willing to let you take the blame for everything in order to save the company. "After all, we're all going to die anyway, so why not go down together?"Ethan gritted his teeth and told me the location of the account book and its password.I continued the act but couldn't hide the smile at t
"Bang, bang, bang."The girl in the pink tutu kept slamming my head against the wall, muttering continuously."Didn't want to open the door, huh? Thought we couldn't get in?"We're inside, and you still dare to act arrogantly like the fiancée of the Ford family?"Dazed and with blood trickling from the corner of my forehead, I swallowed my sobs and asked, "The fiancée of the Ford family?"The girl in the pink dress tossed me to the ground.She clapped her hands and turned to the girl behind her."You do it!"A girl in a black lace crop top and a bad-girl outfit stepped forward. With a loud slap, she struck me across the face."Stupid wretch. Of course, we're talking about Ethan Ford, the president of the Norwyn Focal Group, the young master of the Ford family!"Ethan Ford?I had lived a smooth sailing life since childhood, but three months ago, I was suddenly targeted after I went to university.I was dragged into a dark alley by a group of thugs and subjected to violence
The pain hit, and I screamed out loud.Serena disgustedly tossed the blade aside onto the girl in red.Serena covered her ears with both hands and impatiently ordered the girl, "Shut up! You do it!"The girl in red asked timidly, "How many cuts, Serena?"Serena glared at her, and the girl in red immediately shut her mouth.She made a few quick cuts across my face.The pain made me scream in agony.The broken sounds mixed with my pleas."Stop cutting. Ethan won't let you get away with this if he finds out."Ever since that incident, I had lost hope for life, let alone something as trivial as a face.But if Ethan found out what they were doing today, they wouldn't get off easy.The previous security guards were a prime example.Serena carefully wiped her fingers with a disinfecting wipe.She said faintly, "Don't stop!"The girl in red nodded and increased the force of her cuts."Ahhh."The agonizing screams echoed through the bathroom.The images of the previous humiliat
I nodded.She sighed in relief and said, "You must tell Ethan that we don't mind. After all, Serena and he were once engaged. "The Ford family said they'll get him out, so make sure he doesn’t do something this reckless again!"I replied, "Alright."You see, a tree with a rotten root couldn't possibly grow good leaves.How could the leaves be good when the roots were bad?Parents who made excuses for everything were bound to raise a child like this.The visitation time wasn't long.I went straight to Ethan and asked, "Where's the account book?"He froze for a moment, then asked, "Why do you want the account book?"Wiping my tears, I cried, "Mom and Dad, along with the Ford family, are willing to let you take the blame for everything in order to save the company. "After all, we're all going to die anyway, so why not go down together?"Ethan gritted his teeth and told me the location of the account book and its password.I continued the act but couldn't hide the smile at t
I smiled at her and nodded obediently."Mom, I really don't mind, as long as you and Dad are happy."I said what they wanted to hear, and they gifted me several pieces of jewelry.I carefully collected them, then made my way upstairs to the bedroom that had been converted from a guest room.Their love wasn't pure.If they got rid of Serena, they would be worried about the impact on the Shaw family business, but at the same time, they couldn't bear to part with her after raising her for so many years.Yet, they were filled with guilt toward me, especially after Serena had caused me so much harm.But since our reunion nearly a year ago, they had never mentioned formally announcing my identity to the public.I guessed it was because of what had happened to me that made them feel ashamed.Moreover, keeping Serena around also allowed them to take her to events and save face.This "wanting it all" mindset will only make them lose everything!Night fell and the darkness spread.I
The elevator went straight down to the 18th floor.It was known as the infamous den of vice in Norwyn.Ethan led me to the deepest part, the sounds of men and women lost in pleasure echoing around us.He called over a waiter and had the couple that was in the middle of their affair escorted out.Although the couple was reluctant, they dared not look Ethan in the eye and quickly ran off with their heads down.Ethan then guided me through one room after another.I saw the lace-clad girl and the girl in red, along with a few other girls I didn't recognize.Ethan smiled and explained, "They have to entertain at least thirty clients a day."I asked coolly, "What if there aren't that many clients?"He patted my head, gently combing my hair, and said, "If there aren't enough, they'll go out and pick up some homeless men, or handle it themselves. Either way, they must hit their quota of thirty clients a day."Ethan led me to the next set of rooms."These are the leftover ones, the
Ethan took off his jacket and wrapped it around me.I gathered the last bit of my strength and let out a couple of muffled sounds towards him.The needle and thread cut through my skin, pulling at the flesh.My ears, nose, and eyes were all sealed shut with black thread.My body was soaked in blood.Ethan gently soothed me, "It's me, Evelyn. I'm here, don't worry, I'll make sure you're alright."He then sharply called for the bodyguards outside."Find out what they did to Evelyn, and make them pay a hundred times over!"His gaze swept over the group of thugs and continued, "These men, castrate them all and feed them to the dogs!"Serena tried to explain, but seeing Ethan so furious, she could only complain to him with a pitiful tone, "Ethan."Ethan glared at her and said through gritted teeth, "Serena, you're included in too!"With that, he carefully picked me up in his arms and strode out of the room.Serena could only continue to complain to Mom, "Mom, I was just punishin
Mom anxiously turned to Ethan and said, "Ethan, you can't just keep an eye on Evelyn all the time. "Serena has always listened to you since she was little. I need you to keep her in check."Ethan looked up, his impatience evident. "Serena is grown up now, it's not appropriate for me to manage her anymore."Mom playfully slapped his hand. "Didn't you see the blood dripping from the bathroom? "It wouldn't matter if Serena accidentally caused someone's death. "The problem is that Asher just closed a big deal. "If a scandal breaks out now, how are our families supposed to continue doing business in Norwyn?"Mom's words faded into the background. He tightly gripped her hand, his voice frantic. "Mrs. Shaw, why are you suddenly heading to the villa with Mr. Shaw today?"Mom was confused.But she saw how anxious Ethan was. She relented and said, "This morning, Serena stormed out. "I asked her where she was going, and she said she was meeting her friends to play games a
Serena shook her head awkwardly, then turned to look at her mother with wide, innocent eyes."Mom, please talk to Dad. It's nothing. Just a little harmless fun."Seeing her daughter pleading so earnestly, Mom softened and spoke to her husband, "Alright, darling. Evelyn will go home for dinner later. Let's just go back for now."Dad glared at Serena with disapproval."We just secured a major deal for the company. There can't be any mistakes now!"This was a warning to her.She understood, of course, and nodded obediently, flashing a sweet smile."Don't worry, Dad. I won't mess things up."Dad snorted in response and walked off with his hands behind his back.Mom, seeing her husband storm off in anger, hurried to catch up with him. But not wanting to leave Serena alone, she hurriedly grabbed her hand and gave her a final set of instructions."Serena, don't go too far. Don't make anyone die. And make sure to send some money their way."Serena nodded obediently.Hearing thei
But my hands and feet were firmly held down, unable to move.I felt like a rag doll, discarded on the floor, covered in dirt.Once everything settled down, Serena led her group of friends back into the bathroom.She pinched her nose in disgust and directed the others."It stinks! Quickly, use the shower to rinse her off!""Got it."The girl in lace approached and turned the hot water up, pouring it over my head.The scalding water made me instinctively try to dodge, but there was no place to hide.Serena furrowed her brow and said, "Isn't this a bit too easy? We should do more to make her suffer."She waved her hand and spoke to her group."Come on, give me some ideas. What else can we do to her?"Someone suggested, "Shave her head and burn her with cigarettes, cover her body with scars."Someone immediately shot back with contempt."That’s the kind of punishment meant for trash like you."The girl who made the suggestion lowered her head, trying to pull down her sleeves
The pain hit, and I screamed out loud.Serena disgustedly tossed the blade aside onto the girl in red.Serena covered her ears with both hands and impatiently ordered the girl, "Shut up! You do it!"The girl in red asked timidly, "How many cuts, Serena?"Serena glared at her, and the girl in red immediately shut her mouth.She made a few quick cuts across my face.The pain made me scream in agony.The broken sounds mixed with my pleas."Stop cutting. Ethan won't let you get away with this if he finds out."Ever since that incident, I had lost hope for life, let alone something as trivial as a face.But if Ethan found out what they were doing today, they wouldn't get off easy.The previous security guards were a prime example.Serena carefully wiped her fingers with a disinfecting wipe.She said faintly, "Don't stop!"The girl in red nodded and increased the force of her cuts."Ahhh."The agonizing screams echoed through the bathroom.The images of the previous humiliat
"Bang, bang, bang."The girl in the pink tutu kept slamming my head against the wall, muttering continuously."Didn't want to open the door, huh? Thought we couldn't get in?"We're inside, and you still dare to act arrogantly like the fiancée of the Ford family?"Dazed and with blood trickling from the corner of my forehead, I swallowed my sobs and asked, "The fiancée of the Ford family?"The girl in the pink dress tossed me to the ground.She clapped her hands and turned to the girl behind her."You do it!"A girl in a black lace crop top and a bad-girl outfit stepped forward. With a loud slap, she struck me across the face."Stupid wretch. Of course, we're talking about Ethan Ford, the president of the Norwyn Focal Group, the young master of the Ford family!"Ethan Ford?I had lived a smooth sailing life since childhood, but three months ago, I was suddenly targeted after I went to university.I was dragged into a dark alley by a group of thugs and subjected to violence