The dumb, narcissistic smile on Ethan's face quickly faded. His face became gloomy, and his mood had soured.Victoria poured him a glass of water. "If the person you missed suddenly appeared before you one day, could you accept it?"He thought about it deeply as he looked at her. His eyes held a spark of hope. "What do you mean? They're still alive?" She did not deny it. She asked hypothetically, "If someone you cared about did something you couldn't accept and crossed the line? Would you forgive her?"He knitted his brows. "What are you trying to say? Are you hiding something from me? What unacceptable thing are you talking about? Your question depends on the person involved. If it's you, I have no lines. Although you picked Benjamin over me, I will still do as you say. We're doing something that may cost us our lives, but I've never once had any doubts," he said. She felt that she was speaking to a wall. "I have something to do tonight, so I'll be going out. Follow m
Ethan was confused. "What's wrong?"Victoria looked around and released his hand. She pointed at the mobile house and said softly, "I'll give you an explanation later. Let's go take a look.""Why can't you explain it to me before we go inside?"She looked at him and explained her speculation. "I've heard that two cars arrived at the factory two days ago. Look at that mobile house. It's new and hidden halfway up the mountain. The location is covert, too. I suspect that the Summers could be inside. I'd like to confirm it."Her eyes were bright and eager. Upon hearing her words, Ethan was slightly taken aback."I'll accompany you inside then. Let's handle this quickly," he said. He took the opportunity to hold her hand again.She glanced at him but did not shake his hand off. She led while he followed. Under the dim light, the crease between his brows portrayed his restlessness.He had an inkling regarding Sharon. He wanted to know the truth, but he was scared to know it.Th
Victoria looked at Timothy, whose pupils suddenly dilated, and reached out to touch his arm.She could feel his temperature rapidly rising. His pulse was beating rapidly, too.She was familiar with this reaction. She held him still and turned her head sharply to look at Steven.Steven and Leon helped to hold him down.Steven's brows were knitted, and his whole body was shivering. He dejectedly and helplessly said, "Tim and I were injected with drugs. They said it's a new product that they've invented …" Timothy's eyes were wide open. His expression was pained. He gritted his teeth and endured the pain.He was conscious at first and could handle the pain. But gradually, his sense of reason was chipped away by the pain. He started begging. "Give, give me … Give me the drugs."Victoria tensed. Her brows knitted, and her heart welled with regret.She never thought that the product created by Ethan would be used on Timothy and Steven.Timothy's drug addiction became harder to b
The more Victoria spoke, the more heinous and atrocious she found Ashton's crimes. She was so angry she could not help but want to rush over and kill him."They're in a very bad position right now. We need to speed things up."She pursed her lips and thought for a moment. She then looked at Ethan. She asked, "Do you have any questions you'd like to ask? Ask, and I'll answer."Her thoughts were rather chaotic. She could not think of a good idea at the moment, so she planned to reply to his questions first.He sat by her side.He stayed silent for some time, then he said very quietly, "I saw her face. Is it true? When did you know about this?""The first day we arrived at the lab, I felt that something was off. She kept staring at you.""Ashton placed her in the lab to steal my formula. She stared at me because she wanted to learn it secretly. What's off about that?"She replied, "But she wasn't looking at your hands. She was looking at your face instead. Though I found it odd
Ethan and Victoria had just left their rooms. When they were about to go downstairs, they bumped into Freddie. He said, "You're finally awake, dear guests. Ashton has been waiting." They followed him to the dining hall. Before they entered, Victoria took a deep breath and suppressed her urge to kill Ashton.Almost immediately after they took their seats, Ashton's men started serving them sumptuous local cuisine.Victoria noticed the smile on his face. When the fox preached, look to the geese. And she was right."We have good news, Lynch. Money's rolling in!" Ashton sounded excited, and his eyes were sparkling. "I let a few of my old clients try the sample you gave me. Someone has already placed an order."Ethan took a sip of milk before looking at Ashton. "You're efficient. I've just produced those samples yesterday afternoon, yet we have a buyer already?"Ashton was confident and proud. "Can't let the opportunity slip. When it comes to making money, the sooner we take action, t
Victoria was so thrilled her heart pumped furiously. She didn't expect their plan to go so smoothly. It was easier than she thought it would be.She and Ethan followed Ashton as they left the dining hall and headed for the employee dormitory.At the entrance, they were scanned thoroughly and repeatedly to ensure they had no electronic devices on them. They were only allowed to enter after that.They came to a corner on the first floor. Ashton opened the door to an unremarkable room.Two simple bunk beds and an equally simple wardrobe were in the room. Tall and wide, the wardrobe spanned half of the wall.Ethan sized up his surroundings with disdain. "Why have you brought me somewhere so shabby? Aren't we supposed to go to Maplewood Village—where your base is? Don't tell me you stashed away your important documents here."Ashton noticed the surprise on his face. Smugly, he flaunted, "Everyone knows Maplewood Village is my base. If something goes wrong, they'll turn that place upsi
After Ashton had finished currying favors, he took out his phone and worked on it for a bit. The infrared security from the entrance to the computer disappeared soon after.Ashton had worn a crisp shirt and had rosary beads in his hand. He put on a mature yet restrained smile that most women would like and looked at Victoria."You can follow behind me."His attitude was supposed to convey a wise and sagely image. But the image was shattered by the look of greed and cruelty on him.This ruthless ugly fucker was even trying to imitate Benjamin now.Victoria was so disgusted she was tempted to break his face. She only lowered her head and followed behind him.Ashton walked toward a big chair beside the computer. He then started working on it.Soon, a virtual operating keyboard appeared right in the direction facing the chair."Do you need me to turn around?" Victoria asked softly.Ashton's computer was a custom-made model, which cost two or three times more than a normal computer
All the furnishings there were new. It didn't look like it had been opened to the public.Ashton's gaze went past Victoria and landed on Ethan. "How is it?"Ethan walked further inside and looked around. He raised his brow."An underground club?"Ashton wagged his finger."Not a club, but a kingdom. Everything here is newly built during the first half of this year. I originally planned to wait for the new product to be released before inviting some of my regulars to visit. Never have I imagined that those stupid police would intercept my goods and ruin my plans."Not only have I not earned any money, I've even offended others. Luckily, you came just in time, Lynch. Your goods are of high quality, and whoever that tried the samples you gave me has all requested for more. They're even willing to pay a lot for it."You're really my lucky charm, Lynch."Ethan snorted as he replied, "Sure."The lucky charm that would banish you to the deepest pits of hell."Let me bring you guys a