Natalie trembled as she approached the car. She could feel the chill deep within her bones.Inside the warm car, Joshua sat without much expression on his face.The driver held the steering wheel tightly while stealing glances at the woman in the rearview mirror. Aware of her association with Joshua, he hesitated to drive too fast.As Natalie trailed behind, winter's biting cold seemed to freeze her blood, chilling her to the core.Joshua was lost in thought inside the car, his brows furrowing as he pondered. He wasn't paying much attention to the vehicle's speed.Suddenly, he noticed something awry outside. A hint of impatience flickered across his face."Why are we going so slowly?" he asked.Upon hearing Joshua's remark, the driver dared not argue and immediately stepped on the gas.However, before the car could gain momentum, Joshua appeared to have a change of heart. He gestured for the driver to stop.The driver was puzzled by Joshua's sudden change of instructions.The
"Someone drugged your grandpa, right under your nose? That takes some serious nerve," Matt breathed out in disbelief."Don't worry, I'll do everything I can to find out about the Sullivan family's miracle worker," he promised Joshua despite having some lingering doubts.He admitted, "But Oceanville isn't exactly like Topola. Whether we'll be able to uncover anything in the end, well, that's hard to say…"As Matt hesitated, Joshua put his coffee down and stood up."I have faith in you," he said with a serious expression, those simple words adding to the weight on Matt's shoulders.It had been a long time since Joshua had entrusted him with such an important task. This time, Matt knew he had to succeed, no matter what.In response, Matt also stood up and signaled for Joshua to sit down. "Alright, because of your faith in me, I'll do everything I can to find the Sullivan family's miracle worker.""Thanks." Joshua's expression softened as he heard the reassuring response. "I'll be l
Natasha's eyelashes flickered at the question, yet she opted to stay quiet.Amy stepped forward. She took Natasha's coat and placed it in the dry-cleaning room."Why the silence?" Daniel's eyes focused on Natasha.Seeing her uncle's persistence, Natasha offered a slight smile. "Well, how about this: once you're done here, we head back to the Sullivan residence together. How does that sound?"It had been quite some time since she last went back to the Sullivan residence. Naturally, it brought up a mix of nostalgia and uncertainty.And now, with Ryan taking the lead on the latest drug research project in the lab, his first big project, she couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy.So, when Daniel made his suggestion, she was momentarily indecisive.Daniel's face brightened with a pleased smile when he heard her response."Excellent! That's the plan, then. Once I finish up in Oceanville, we'll head back to the Sullivan residence.""Sounds good," Natasha said, gently guiding Daniel to
As much as Natalie desired to approach the car, her legs weren't quite cooperating.Her violet dress and wool coat might have kept her warm indoors, but they were of no use in the chilly weather outside.As she approached the car, it abruptly drove away before her eyes.Feeling bewildered, Natalie gazed blankly as the car departed. It took her a moment to regain her composure.What was the meaning of that? Was that intentional? Was it necessary for Joshua to go to such lengths?Feeling like she was being toyed with, Natalie felt a surge of ferociousness, her blood boiling in her veins.It was all Natasha's fault; if it weren't for her appearance, she wouldn't have ended up in such a situation.Without Natasha, Natalie would have long become Mrs. Grayson, enjoying countless fortunes.She would have had access to all the Grayson family's wealth, spending it as she pleased; instead of struggling to move in the freezing weather on the verge of fainting.The more Natalie thought ab
"Kidnap?" The smile on Yakov's face grew even more excited upon hearing Natalie's request."Yes," Natalie replied with a cold expression as she sat in the bathtub.As if sensing that the water temperature was not hot enough, she rose to adjust it, causing more mist in the room.Yakov didn't inquire about the reason for her proposed abduction. Instead, he smirked and said, "Interesting.""So, are you up for it or not?" Natalie's tone remained calm.Yakov's cheeky tone reminded her of his demeanor at that party.That day, under the mistaken impression that Zack was interested in her, Yakov had attempted to get her number with ill intentions, only to be met with her swift rejection.After all, she had no interest in recruiting more backup men; she preferred quality to quantity.However, Natalie later realized how foolish she had been after being forced to put an end to her backup plan with Joshua—all thanks to Natasha and Zack.Now, Yakov was the only backup man she had left.Na
Amy was starting to like Natasha even more."Ms. Sullivan, I wasn't aware that you're an early riser, so I haven't prepared breakfast yet. Please have a seat; breakfast will be ready in a minute," Amy said.Natasha shook her head while holding the mug. "It's alright, I'm heading out now. Just make sure breakfast is ready earlier next time."Amy promptly replied, her eyes showing a hint of guilt, "Yes, Ms. Sullivan. I'll make sure it's served earlier next time.""Has Uncle Daniel gotten up already?" Natasha changed the subject.Obviously, Daniel's early departure to Grayson Hospital the day before had left a bad impression on Natasha."Not yet," Amy answered.Natasha nodded, feeling relieved. "He must be exhausted after a busy day yesterday. Let him sleep. You can make his breakfast when he's awake.""Yes, Ms. Sullivan." Amy quickly nodded.Natasha finished her herbal tea and changed before heading out.Meanwhile, Ryan had already put on his lab coat and started his daily rout
Malcolm's voice on the phone was fluctuating in the distance, making it difficult for Ryan to catch every word clearly.However, he still grasped the general gist of the conversation. He understood that Malcolm was currently not at the Toussaint residence, thus requesting the samples to be sent to that desolate place.Ryan furrowed his brow."It's settled, then. Is it alright if I send the samples to you this afternoon?" Natasha asked calmly.She didn't mind going along with Malcolm's suggestion, since she had nothing else to do after the experiment wrapped up in the afternoon.Besides, Malcolm was still her business partner, so it seemed fitting for her to personally deliver the samples to him."That would be great, thanks. Look forward to seeing you here," Malcolm replied politely. He even sounded rather distant.Before hanging up, he suddenly added, "Take your time. You can come anytime at your convenience. I'm always available."If the raw material factory hadn't experience
Natasha couldn't agree to that."You've worked hard to achieve this result, so you deserve a good rest this afternoon."Ryan felt deflated after Natasha's swift rejection. His demeanor visibly dropped as his mood took a noticeable dip.Nonetheless, he obediently replied, "Okay."That afternoon, Natasha obtained the final product as scheduled.Unable to ignore Ryan's concern, she suggested bringing Shawn along with her so he could protect her, which slightly alleviated the worry on Ryan's face.Natasha got into the car, with Shawn in the driver's seat.After Shawn inserted the Toussaints' raw material factory's address, which Malcolm had sent over, into the navigator, they set off.…Meanwhile, following the coordinates sent by Yakov, Natalie arrived at a tranquil lake on time.However, there was no sign of Yakov's men.Feeling puzzled, Natalie took a few steps forward and cautiously called out, "Hello? Anyone there?"Suddenly, she heard footsteps behind her.As she turned