After talking to Abraham, Victoria immediately called "Benjamin".When Ashton saw that Victoria was calling him, his face immediately lit up with satisfaction."I've just returned from abroad. I'm now in the company for a meeting. I was just about to call you. Do you miss me?"Victoria was standing on the third floor, fiddling with the memory card. She snapped it in two."Grandma called. She and Granddad miss me. She asked why I hadn't visited them for so long, so I agreed to visit them tomorrow morning. Since you're back, let's go together."Ashton's eyes brightened. "Alright. I miss them too."Victoria held the railing and asked, "Where are you now? I miss you. Go back to Riverview Residence now."On the other side, Ashton could not see the meaningful look in Victoria's eyes as she claimed to miss him. He smiled gleefully and said, "I miss you too. I'll come home now. Wait for me!"Victoria ended the call indifferently and went downstairs.Before going to the Summers residen
By the time Victoria returned to Riverview Residence, it was already late at night.Ashton was already waiting for her at home.When he saw Victoria, he collected the coldness and hatred in his eyes. He pointed at something on the table. "I brought you a present. I handpicked the items myself. Do you like it?"Victoria glanced at the clothes and jewelry.The cutting of the clothes was revealing, and the colors were dull.The jewelry was expensive, yet there was a cheap look to it.However, it did fit Ashton's presence and tastes.Victoria looked at Ashton. Her eyes were bright, but they didn't shine. She did not smile either.She did not hold back and said, "I don't really like it. Your taste has become quite poor."The smile on Ashton's face froze. He looked at Victoria's unhappy expression and seemed to have quickly thought of the reason."Are you angry? Do you feel neglected because I went on a business trip shortly after we reunited? I didn't have a choice. With great p
All of them were sitting on the sofa, discussing something important.On the coffee table was a map. There were also a few scrolls on the side.In the spacious living room, not a single housekeeper could be seen.Ashton looked at the map on the table and gulped.He couldn't control his excitement as he walked past Victoria and headed straight toward Samuel."Grandpa, what are you all talking about?"Ashton was talking to Samuel, yet his eyes were fixed on the map.He was so focused on the map that he did not realize Samuel and Abraham were looking at him sharply.Abraham got up from the sofa and kept the map.Ashton's expression immediately morphed into disappointment."Uncle Abraham, what was that?"Samuel and Abraham did not answer him. However, the guest said, "These are a few layouts of Celestria's primary military bases. "That map was the newest layout of the south's borders. As there have been a few changes, I brought the layout here for Mr. Summers Senior to take a
After Ashton entered the study, he stood by the door and furtively investigated the place. He then closed the door.As he closed the door, Victoria exited the room on the third floor.She held onto the railing. Her gaze was cold as she watched the empty living room and the closed door of the study. She smiled like the cat that caught the canary. Meanwhile, Abraham returned from his errand. Their gazes met, and they shared a look.…After Ashton had entered the study, he turned and went straight for the desk.He turned on the lamp and quickly took out his phone. He then flipped the maps open and started taking pictures. However, the pictures of the maps were not enough. He even started rummaging through the drawers and cupboards.Just as he was feeling rather gleeful and smug, the door was kicked open. A few SWAT officers were standing at the door. Their guns were aimed at him.Upon seeing this, Ashton was so scared that he trembled all over.He had an inexplicably bad feeli
Beverly understood from the conversation that the man behind her, who was holding her at gunpoint, was not her uncle. He was an imposter full of tricks and was an extremely malicious man. He could take her life.They were not playing a game just now. Instead, they were trying to catch the imposter.Her eyes widened with fear. She was so scared that she started to cry.She looked at Samuel and the others. Her vision was blurry, but it landed on Victoria who remained in place. She anxiously yelled, "Come over! You're my aunt, aren't you? Aren't you very skilled? "It's all your fault, so take responsibility!"Victoria's gaze was sharp. "Shut up!"Beverly cried out. She then cast her gaze on Eleanor and the others. "Great-Grandpa, Great-Grandma, Grand-Uncle Abraham! Persuade her, quick! "I'm your blood relative and the only female child in the Summers family. All of you must care about me! Hurry up and save me! I don't want to die!"Eleanor was so angry that her breathing was
Beverly screeched and fell to the ground.Eleanor, who had just slapped her, stood in front of her."How could us Summers have such a selfish child like you? A person who jinxes others? "What have you learned? Is this the education that you have received? "I have warned you all multiple times to not return home for the next few days. Who allowed you to return? You ignored my warning, right? "If it wasn't for your Aunt Victoria just now, you would've been dead. And even if you died, you would've deserved it. It would've served you right. "You would've died for nothing, yet you still blame her? You have the guts to blame her?"Eleanor was extremely disappointed. She could not help but slap Beverly again. Beverly was sprawled on the ground. She was covered in cold sweat due to the pain. She felt very wronged. Her eyes were red as she cried, "All of you are biased! It was one thing to favor Uncle in the past, at least he was related to us by blood. What does she count as?"
Victoria looked around. There were various instruments of torture in the room. A lot of the instruments were brand-new, shiny, and sharp.Yesterday, Abraham had followed her orders and converted the place into a torture chamber.Victoria's gaze locked in on an iron paddle. She walked up to it and took it from the rack. She weighed it in her hands and walked toward Ashton. It had a substantial weight to it.If she hit his mouth, it would be excruciating. It would be more painful than hitting someone with her hand. It also used less strength, and her hand would not hurt.Victoria smiled.Her smile was faint, yet chilling. Ashton got goosebumps. His hair stood on end. He trembled as he asked, "What are you going to—ah!"Before he could finish his question, Victoria had walked up to him. She waved the metal paddle, aimed it at his mouth, and hit him.The skin on his lips broke. It was visibly swelling rapidly with blood, forming a bruise.His body was full of wounds, and his
"You won't let me go even if you die? Then I'll help you achieve that!"She violently swung the blood-stained metal paddle downward. The thick paddle landed on the floor. It rang out loud and clear. It sounded as if it struck straight to the heart, making people tremble.She stood in place and glanced around the room once again. She then pointed at the rack. "Wendy, tie him to the frame."After she ordered Wendy to do so, she found an extremely sharp blade.She simply slashed a wooden pillar. It carved out a piece of wood as large as a finger.Ashton was tied to the frame. Upon seeing the carved-out piece of wood, his body felt cold. He could not muster any more strength.He watched Victoria. It was as if he were looking at a demon. His eyes were filled with fear."W–What do you plan to do?"She blew on the blade and looked at Samuel. "Grandpa, this next scene may cause discomfort. Would you like to avoid it?" As she said that, she had held to Ashton who was tied to the fra