Jamie's perpetually handsome face, despite his hedonistic tendencies, abruptly darkened. Suspicion clouded his eyes as he said, "It's you—you did this!"Victoria had a cunning smile tugging at her lips. She made no effort to deny it. "Indeed, it's me. You asked for it. You're getting what you deserve!"Jamie's expression darkened in an instant. A menacing air surrounded him as he charged aggressively at Victoria.Undaunted, Victoria's eyes turned cold. Swiftly lifting her leg, she delivered a decisive kick straight to his chest.Taking advantage of Jamie's distraction, Yvette swiftly maneuvered behind Victoria.Clutching a short knife with a venomous glare, Yvette attacked, aiming to stab Victoria.Her objective was clear. Yvette intended to take Victoria's life. She was prepared to face the consequences, even if it meant a mutual downfall."Careful, Mrs. B!"Victoria smoothly executed a spin with finesse as if she had eyes in the back of her head. Leaping into the air, the l
Victoria tossed her phone toward Ashton, raising an eyebrow.Ashton, reading threats in every subtle expression of hers, tensed up. He grabbed the phone without hesitation. But even this slight movement sent a jolt of pain through his bandaged face, prompting a pained groan.Victoria frowned.In an instant, the room felt heavy to Ashton.Trembling and stuttering, Ashton explained, "I—I'm in too—too—too much pain." He didn't mean to.Victoria glanced at Wendy. "Give him some painkillers."As her words settled, she pointed at Ashton. "Make a single strange sound during your calls, and I'll ensure you endure five thousand cuts. Should your flesh prove insufficient, I'll strip your bones bare."Looking at Victoria's cold, expressionless face, Ashton shuddered. His mind went blank. "What should I, uh, say?"Victoria thought for a while and said, "Okay, spill it like this: tell them you got your hands on Celestria's latest military layout from the Campbell family crew. "During
Victoria observed Wendy, her confidence and excitement apparent. "So, are you and Ms. Frost part of the Hughes family?""Well, in a way. Ms. Frost technically belongs to the Hughes family, but I'm more like a part of the Hughes clan. "Jackalyn nearly killed you. Ms. Frost and I have been itching to settle the score with her. With you heading back to Youngville to sort out Mr. Harper, how can Ms. Frost and I feel at ease? We need to stick with you. "Initially, we thought you'd handle Mr. Harper's issues in Youngville before joining us at the Hughes clan. Little did we know, it turned out to be an imposter at play. Now that Mr. Harper is also at the Hughes clan, we can go together. "When it comes to using our brains, we need someone like you, Victoria!"Victoria's eyes lit up, and she eagerly asked, "Does Ms. Frost know how to get to the Hughes Mansion? Can she break through that enchanted barrier?""Well, I'm not entirely sure. You might want to ask Ms. Frost for the details.
Benjamin was in the Hughes clan.According to the rules of the clan, he would have to either marry one of the daughters from a prestigious family or the Holy Maiden. He would then be forced to stay with the clan.Benjamin had forgotten Victoria again. Wendy wanted to tell Louis to wait awhile more.However, the words were stuck in her throat.Wendy didn't know when they would return or if they would be able to return from their trip to the Hughes clan.Not to mention, Victoria was stubborn. She was adamant about being with Benjamin, the man who had forgotten about her completely.Victoria had never given Louis a chance. Louis also had a girlfriend now. Wendy gave it some thought and believed it was not a good idea to make Louis wait.…After Victoria took a bath, she got out and saw Wendy waiting by the door.Wendy heard the sound of the bathroom door opening. She turned to look at Victoria and smiled widely.Victoria pushed Wendy's face away and asked, "Is Ms. Frost in her r
Victoria was reminded of her dreams as she listened to Lena.Her sixth sense was still as accurate as ever.Victoria frowned and moved a chair to sit opposite Lena.Victoria's eyes flared up as she said, "Ms. Frost, do you have a way to break through all the barriers?"Lena's hands were on her knees as she leaned toward Victoria. "I can break through all the barriers. However, Vicky, you aren't part of the Hughes clan."According to the rule, you can choose a partner to marry once you join the clan. You won't be able to leave the clan even if you decide on marriage."You need to think things through. You can't enter and leave that place as you wish!"Wendy gave some advice. "Victoria, why don't you just choose a man from the Hughes clan to be your husband?"The men in our clan are all handsome. They are talented in literacy and martial arts. They aren't inferior to Benjamin."You and Benjamin are perfect together, but you two aren't fated to be. You—"Victoria looked at Wendy
Louis pointed at the cup in Victoria's hand. He took it and placed it on the coffee table.He took a few moments to collect himself before turning to face Victoria."How long will you be away for? When will you return? Will I be able to contact you?"Victoria remembered Lena's words and said, "I'm not sure. I think I'll be away for quite long."It won't be very convenient for you to contact me. I wonder if I'll be able to return before your wedding."Louis' expression immediately turned somber."Are you going to look for Benjamin? Vivi, when something happened to you last time, I—I was worried and anxious in Youngville. I want to go with you and protect you.""What about Megan? You have a girlfriend. I'll try my best to—"Victoria wanted to say she would try her best to return before his wedding.However, Louis interrupted her. "I've already broken up with her. I can make arrangements for the company. I don't have anything holding me back.""You broke up with Megan? When?""
"Mr. Harper Junior is inside."They had reached the third floor. Quinton walked first and pointed at a dimmed corner. There was a door hidden there.Victoria frowned. "Did Ashton arrange for him to stay there? Why haven't you changed a room for him after?"Isaac was the head of the Harper family. He did not used to stay there before.Ashton must have arranged for him to be locked up in such a place.However, Ashton's identity had already been exposed.Although Victoria did not care much for Isaac, he was still Benjamin's grandfather."No one mentioned it. I'm just a subordinate—"Victoria's gaze caused Quinton to purse his lips and keep quiet.Victoria's gaze was sharp. Quinton said honestly, "The Harper family is nothing without Mr. Harper."The downfall of the Harper family is all because of Mr. Harper Junior. He caused his own demise and dragged Mr. Harper down with him.""So, you did it on purpose? You wanted to use Ashton and cause the demise of the Harper family. Does
"What? She wants to hand the Harper Corporation over to Louis Langley? Did I mishear?""I don't agree. I disagree completely. Do we not have other people in the family? Do we need an outsider to tell us what to do?""I disagree too!"Victoria slowly descended the stairs amidst their protests."Disagree? What do you disagree with?"Victoria pretended to act dumb. Her voice was cold and terrifying.Everyone stopped talking and turned to look at her.Nicole stood in the middle of the crowd and began to add fuel to the flames."Six months ago, Victoria and Benjamin went to complete a task on behalf of the Harpers' security team. Victoria returned in one piece, yet Benjamin was nowhere to be found."She also sent my father and my brother to jail. Now, she wants Louis to manage the Harper family."How can there be so many coincidences? This must be a ploy!"Nicole looked at Victoria. "Did you kill Benjamin? Since the beginning, you have been approaching Benjamin with different int