Ethan, of course, wouldn't cooperate.He glared at Ashton and questioned, "What do you mean by this?"Ashton smiled and explained, "I've never asked you to reveal the formula. Here, we follow whatever you say. Hence, don't make it difficult for me."Once we're familiar with and trust each other, we won't need this anymore. All my brothers who followed me went through the same. Gordon still blindfolds himself."Ashton's cold gaze flickered toward Victoria as he spoke.Victoria shrank back and obediently blindfolded herself with the black cloth.Ethan snatched the black cloth away and positioned himself in front of Victoria to block Ashton's view of her.He warned, "If you have something to say, say it to my face. Don't scare my woman!"Ashton, with an ambiguous tone, said as he retracted his gaze, "Lynch, you really cherish her. Are you serious about her?""It's none of your business!""Lynch, you're wealthy and handsome. What kind of woman do you want that you can't find? Jus
The car had been driving for almost half an hour and was beginning to sway. After another ten minutes, it finally came to a stop.Ethan reached to remove his blindfold, but Ashton stopped him."Wait, Lynch. We're not there yet."Ethan stopped in his tracks. He seemed dissatisfied as he got out of the car impatiently. "What about now?"Ashton looked at Ethan, whose mood seemed to change rapidly, like a volcano about to erupt. It was a headache for everyone.Ashton lowered his voice. "I'll have someone to guide you."Ethan got back into the car and looked toward Ashton. "I want to head back. I'm not going!"Ashton's temple throbbed visibly. He was so angry that he felt like shooting Ethan with a gun.He spoke in a calm tone, "Just a few more minutes. We'll be there soon."Ethan remained unmoved. "You think I don't know what you and your people are up to? You covet my woman. You're trying every means to take advantage of her and make her betray me!"Only then did Ashton come to
The laboratory door was thicker and heavier. Without fingerprints and the password, it was impossible to open it.Next to the specially made door was a reinforced bulletproof floor-to-ceiling window.At this moment, only two people were standing inside the airtight and spacious laboratory.They were wearing protective suits and face masks. This made it impossible to see their faces or figures. However, Victoria noticed one of them seemed to be a woman.Everything inside the laboratory was clearly visible through the glass window.In the midst of the conversation, Ashton's men brought protective suits and gas masks for Ethan.Ethan glanced at Victoria and pointed to her while stating firmly, "She's staying with me. Get one person out of there!""Okay."Ashton weighed the situation and didn't argue with Ethan.He knew it would be futile. Having come this far, he didn't want to provoke Ethan unnecessarily.Soon, someone brought a set of protective gear for Victoria.Protesting
Ashton fired the gun.Victoria shouted as she looked at him coldly.She looked at the broken shards scattered across the floor. She began to think fast. She covered her head with her hands and squatted down.When she squatted, her left ankle was cut by a shard on the ground. Blood immediately began to flow out of the wound. Victoria screamed once again from the pain."Vicky!"Ethan's eyes widened in shock. His gaze was filled with bloodlust and guilt."Ashton, you're just begging for death!"When Ethan returned to his senses, he began throwing punches at Ashton with pure hostility.Ashton was not able to react in time. If it weren't for the bodyguards making it in time, Ashton would have been beaten to the ground.Ashton's bodyguards had restricted Ethan and were ready to punch back.Suddenly, Ashton stopped them."Stop! All of you, stop! Mr. Lynch is my honorable guest. No one is allowed to put their hands on him!"Ashton wanted nothing more than to kill Ethan.However, i
Ethan's voice was low as he lashed out at Victoria."Ethan Cross."Victoria's expression changed as she called his full name."Do you know where we are now? Do you know what we have been doing?"Can you be more aware of your actions? Can you control your actions and your temper?"Victoria's voice was cold. Her anger was evident as her tone was full of displeasure with a hint of a warning."Can't you tell Ashton is already questioning our relationship? He's been trying to test you on the way here."In the laboratory, your actions were just confirming his suspicions. Do you know how stupid you were acting?"Ethan's eyes turned red as he looked at the calm Victoria."Then how do you think I should act? Should I remain unmoved when I see someone pointing a gun at you? I will never be able to do that!"Ethan was hurt and aggrieved. Victoria's heart could not help but soften at the sight."Is this your first time knowing me? I won't let anything happen to myself."However, do you
She stopped herself as her presence became overpowering. She looked at Ethan and warned, "Remember my words."Ethan was like a child who had just been reprimanded. He responded unwillingly, "Got it."He did not dare to face an angry Victoria.Just as he answered Victoria, someone knocked on their door."Lynch, are you done? How is your lover doing?"Is everything alright? Do you need me to call a doctor? Can I come in?"Before Ethan could respond, Ashton had already begun opening the door.Inside the control room, Victoria was sitting down, whereas Ethan was left standing.Victoria lowered her head in anxiousness as Ethan's expression was tense. The items inside the first aid kit were scattered around the floor.Ashton could tell Ethan was in a bad mood. Before Ethan could go crazy, Ashton smiled and said, "Lynch, after careful consideration, the previous incident had indeed been my fault. "To express my sincerity, I'll give you another 0.005% on top of the five percent of s
They were inside the laboratory. Ethan had put on his hazmat suit and mask.He asked Ashton's people to prepare all the materials and apparatus on the laboratory table. He arranged everything into a row and began to work.The gas mask covered his face. However, his actions seemed focused.Every step he made was orderly and clean. It was as if he had done this a hundred times.The measurement tools were a waste of money in his eyes.Ethan had inherited his mother's talents. He was a natural chemical genius and had shocked many outstanding professors with his talents.Every time he was experimenting, he would shine brightly like a star.Sienna fell for him by watching him carry out his experiments. She had spent too much time looking and was captivated by him.But in the eyes of outsiders, Ethan looked like he was just making a mess. It did not look like he would succeed.Gordon's mood went down the drain as he watched Ethan. "Boss, is that all he can do? Can he even do it? He l
When Ashton returned, his advancements to please Ethan were even more obvious.No matter what Ethan said, a smile would remain on Ashton's face. It was as if Ashton's temper had disappeared."Lynch, we've already used up the batch you made today. Could you make some more?"Ethan leaned back on his chair. "I'm too tired. I'm also in a bad mood, so I don't feel like moving."Ashton asked with embarrassment, "How can I lift your mood? Just tell me. I'll do anything within my capabilities. I'll even give you the stars if I can."Ashton slapped his chest with confidence. Then, he tried to persuade Ethan."Lynch, you choose to work with me to earn money. We should quickly introduce such a brilliant product to the market."You can make a few samples for me to look for buyers. A one-day delay means earning less. We are both businessmen. We cannot incur any losses."Ethan folded his hands against his chest. He did not seem to be in a rush. "I showed you my capabilities. Shouldn't you sh