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A tingling numbness surged through him, making Austin feel lightheaded.His head still throbbed with pain, but at least the bleeding seemed to have stopped.Fortunately, the wound wasn't too severe when it tore open just now. Otherwise, he might have bled to death.He sighed heavily.Suddenly, a piercing cold wind seeped in through the cracks in the wooden boxIt sent shivers down Austin's spine and made his hair stand on end."Why is it so cold?"Austin furrowed his brow, his heart racing.It was eerily quiet outside.But he could hear the howling of the sea breeze and the roaring of the waves.As the ship moved further toward the center of the water, each crest and trough became increasingly pronounced.Where on earth were they headed?Were the Redmonts planning to spare him but exile him so they could make him a scapegoat?After regaining consciousness from the incident last night, Austin finally calmed down.Aldus had once said, "The more dire the situation, the more
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So, that was why the Pearsons agreed to become the scapegoat.Austin was raging.The realization hit him like lightning.Dorothy not only wanted to kill him, but she was orchestrating the downfall of the entire Campbell family!That guy from the Pearsons would substitute him and deceive Austin's father. Then, with the help of Dorothy and Austin's father, he would easily defeat all the other heirs and seize control of the Campbells. The moment that guy took the helm as the family head, the Campbells would for sure fall into Dorothy's hands.That guy was nothing but a puppet that Dorothy was using.Moreover, Dorothy must have made enough promises to the Pearsons. Hence, that was why the Pearsons sacrificed themselves!Once that guy became the head of the Campbells, even if he remained a puppet, he would gain far more than what the Pearsons could give him."Is that old lady trying to usurp that guy's power?"Austin gritted his teeth. He said through gritted teeth, "I won't let you have y
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After three hectic days, everyone was finally able to relax at the banquet in the evening.Cecily agreed to the plan. She thought it was right to express their gratitude to all the staff.During the banquet, she and Austin walked around the venue and expressed their thanks with raised glasses.While Austin indulged in alcohol, she stuck to drinks. With each glass of wine, Austin's spirits soared. Soon, his cheeks flushed red, and he began to feel tipsy.The same went for the photography team members.The only people who remained sober were Cecily as well as Aldus and Wolf, who were responsible for the couple's safety. As the people left the banquet, Cecily asked Aldus and Wolf to help the drunk Austin back to his room.She then returned to her own room alone.She recalled the thrilling and joyful moments of the past few days during the photoshoot.Along with the impending wedding date on the 15th of next month, Cecily found herself too excited to sleep. Knock, knock!Sud
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Austin's sudden outburst caused silence to fill the air.Cecily covered her mouth with her hand. She almost shouted.Was this really Austin?Since reuniting with Austin and getting to know Aldus, Cecily had seen their relationship as more of friends than a boss and his employee.Austin even treated Aldus like his brother!He had always treated Aldus with respect and was never proud of his identity.Besides, Aldus wasn't just any servant.In the Campbell household, everyone was treated with equality, even butlers like Ezra.Yet, Austin was commanding Aldus now. It was absurd."Mr. Austin, you've had too much to drink."Aldus' voice came from outside."I did not! Get out of my way!"Austin seemed to be slurring. "You … You servant! Open the door for me. I want to sleep with Cecily tonight!"Cecily was dumbfounded."Mr. Austin, Madam Emerson taught you to respect Ms. Graham. Don't you remember?"Aldus' voice suddenly grew stern. "If you insist on causing trouble tonight, I'
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In the haze of near-consciousness, Austin held on to this sole belief.He didn't even care about the ice forming between his legs at this moment.Dignity was nothing in the face of survival!Only by shamelessly clinging to life did he have a chance to turn the tide.Even if he died with dignity, he wouldn't abandon his loved ones."Cecily, Mom... I... I will come back. I promise. I will come back ..."Austin murmured with his purple lips. It sounded as if he was sleep-talking.However, he was resolute!Honk!Suddenly, a deep ship horn blared.Like a clap of thunder, it was deafening.The noise jolted Austin back to his senses.His eyelids fluttered, and the frost from his eyelashes scattered around him.Through the cracks, he saw nothing but the vast sea and sky.He wondered if they were nearing land.Had they finally arrived?Soon, footsteps sounded outside. It was urgent and brisk."Hurry up, all of you. Move faster. Don't dawdle like a bunch of children!"A famil
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Swoosh…The biting cold wind pierced through Austin's bones.Hunched over, he wrapped his hands tightly around his chest and struggled to move forward.Each breath he exhaled condensed instantly into a white mist in the frigid air.With the bag of food and the jug of water, he temporarily staved off his hunger. He gained some strength to keep fighting for survival.The ice beneath his feet was slippery. One wrong step could send him crashing to the ground.Looking out, he could only see a vast expense of whiteness.Even the sunlight reflecting off the ice was blindingly bright.He couldn't feel a single bit of warmth. Only the relentless chill penetrated deep into his bones.The weather was hot in Harrington. Austin was wearing nothing but a t-shirt and a pair of shorts when he was taken away. He felt no different from being completely naked in this frozen wasteland."I must survive... I must..."Lips pale, he murmured with unwavering determination."Cecily... Mom... Aldus.
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"I can't die, I have to get out of here! If I get buried in this godforsaken place, it's all over!"Austin was filled with desperation. His eyes were bloodshot.But the ground before him was already covered in darkness.Like the gaping maw of a deep abyss, it was about to swallow him whole.He knew that the swirling ice debris had already surged overhead.It was over!Austin smiled bitterly, his despair reaching its peak at this moment.Bang!Suddenly, a gunshot rang out amidst the roaring sound.It was more deafening than the roar of the ice debris."Was that a gunshot? Is someone behind me?"Austin's eyes widened in disbelief."You in front, stop right there!A furious shout suddenly echoed through a megaphone.Someone was indeed behind him!Austin felt a wave of instant relief wash over him. He was overwhelmed with joy and excitement.He turned around abruptly and faced the onslaught of ice debris.There was someone within the debris, and he no longer cared about th
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Austin didn't resist.In fact, he wasn't even in the state to resist.Of course, he didn't have the intention to resist either.When a stray dog barely clinging to life wandered the streets, it wouldn't expect whether the one who might take it in was kind or evil.All Austin wanted was to stay alive!The roar of the powerful trucks filled his ears as it moved forward.Outside the window, there was a vast expanse of white snow.Yet inside the car, it was as warm as early spring.The fireplace emitted warmth.It gradually dispelled the cold from Austin's bodyMelodious music filled the air.There were at least a dozen burly men of various races. Holding glasses in their hands, they laughed and danced in the spacious area.The air was filled with the pungent scent of alcoholAlcohol could dispel the cold in a place like this.But Austin remained slumped in the corner.He didn't move or look around because he remembered the conversation these people had just had.He was a p
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