Rebecca's hands paused. She didn't even dare to look up as a cold sweat broke out on her back. She thought, "How did he come out of the kitchen so silently?"She pursed her lips and slowly sat up from the sofa. She pretended like nothing had happened. "I was a bit bored, so I thought of finding something to pass the time."Maxwell chuckled and didn't respond to her words. Rebecca wasn't sure if he believed her half-hearted explanation.He placed a plate of fresh-cut fruit on the coffee table, went to wash his hands, and then said gently, "Sorry for keeping you waiting, Becca."Bending down, he pulled the plate of neatly cut fruit toward Rebecca. "Have something to eat. The room was just cleaned today, and it hasn't been stocked with food yet. If you're hungry, make do with this for now."The fruits were seasonal produce from Fairport, and Maxwell was considerate enough to cut them into pieces and provide her with a fork.Despite her love for fruits, Rebecca wasn't in the mood to
In the dimly lit corridor of the old building, Daniel and Ryan continued their ascent from the first floor up the rusty stairs.Upon hearing a loud noise from above a while ago, they abandoned their casual chat and hurriedly followed the sound.However, after climbing just a couple of floors, the clanging noises ceased. Amid the darkened air, only the faint specks of falling rust could be perceived. It gave the building an eerie, post-apocalyptic atmosphere.Daniel circled the corridor and realized they might have inadvertently switched to another staircase in a different aisle. His expression grew somber. "Where are you taking me?"With all sounds gone except for the echoes of their footsteps on the stairs, he questioned Ryan. Feeling unfairly accused, Ryan retorted, "What do you mean by taking you? I've been following you the whole time!"He thought bitterly, "Even if I had taken the wrong route, it wasn't my fault! Who would blame his friend when he can't find his wife?"Breat
Ryan was still dispelling the fear in his heart. As he heard Daniel calling him, he scanned the surroundings of the courtyard. After a moment, he tentatively suggested, "Maybe we could just follow our instincts?" Daniel was again speechless. Not bothering with Ryan anymore, Daniel took the first step. Having walked through this area upon his arrival, Daniel had some vague impressions. If needed, he could mark some landmarks or notable objects along the way to backtrack if they took the wrong path.As for Ryan, Daniel had already given up on him. He seemed unreliable. Ryan protested again. The inside of this building was intricately complex. If it weren't for that lunatic Maxwell forcing him to return and share a property with the Jenkins family last year, he would never have set foot in a place like this.Some of the Jenkins family's businesses were discreet, so the trade locations were not easily noticeable. This shabby corridor community, with its chaotic atmosphere, facilita
Seeing this, Daniel began to wonder if it was actually an accident that Rebecca lost her memories. Still, it was just a thought.Not even the greatest psychologists could say for certain that they could completely erase one's memories. When it came to hypnosis, the cooperation of the person being hypnotized to follow the hypnotist's instructions was necessary.Surgery was not a valid option either.The human brain was incredibly complex, so even if one could operate on a hippocampus, where memories were stored, results could not be guaranteed. Moreover, a small mistake could ruin the patient completely. Judging from how David treated Rebecca, he most likely wouldn't do something as crazy as that. So, Daniel chose to believe that Rebecca lost her memories after the fall into the sea damaged her nerves. He didn't want to think that someone was behind this incident, nor could he bear the thought of it actually being true. Turning his attention back to David, Daniel smirked.
On the outside, it seemed like Daniel was kindly suggesting that David visit Ellen in the hospital. However, Daniel was actually blaming David for what happened to Rebecca. Not to mention, having an outsider like Ryan beat David's man on David's former turf was nothing short of an insult. Unfortunately, David was just a powerless man now. After forsaking the Winston family and focusing on growing his power in Seardale, David was practically powerless in Fairport. In the past, his arrogance and confidence only existed because he had strong support. Now that it was gone, he could no longer act so recklessly here. David probably never imagined himself being in such a sorry state. He was being silenced by a loser. And the worst part? He couldn't refute what Daniel said since it was true. Besides the fact that he was partially to blame for Rebecca's current situation, he also had to admit that he arrived later than Daniel. Still, just leaving like this would leave a bitter tas
"That's true." Ryan clicked his tongue. "Still, I've got faith in my family's lunatic. He might not win in other areas, but when it comes to hiding, he's got more tricks than the devil. "Then again, Maxwell was hiding inside one of the buildings right now, so he might not be as cunning as they thought. However, they failed to find the person they were looking for even though they knew Maxwell was right there. This was also the reason why Daniel wasn't sure if David could rescue Rebecca. Even if David found her, Maxwell still had to give her up. In conclusion, things were going to be difficult. The news only reached the Johnsons the next day. Rebecca messaged Sam the night before, so the others only found out when Sam announced it the next morning. After hearing that Maxwell was the person who kidnapped Rebecca, the weight on the Johnsons lifted slightly. They believed she wouldn't be in any danger. Although they were still very worried about her, the current situati
Two pairs of eyes looked his way as soon as his words were spoken.How idiotic could those two be to volunteer information on their own?Ryan shrugged. He was completely clean. There was no need for him to continue putting on a show.The other person on the line also began explaining things."It's really not a big deal. I just wanted to let Ryan know that Bex will be fine here with me. I'll take good care of her. I'll make sure she gets back safely once I've settled everything on my side. Please tell him to stop worrying."Stop worrying?Stop worrying my foot!Sam, who had been listening on the sidelines, had almost cursed out loud.How could he stop worrying when his sister was staying alone with a man who had coveted her?But Sam hadn't given it much thought.Even though that man was a scoundrel, Sam could still recall that he was rather polite and respectful toward Becca. At the very least, he wouldn't do anything to her that she didn't want.Despite this, Sam was still f
"I don't think Becca is so fragile that she can't accept things as they are. On the other hand, I think she has a strong mind. She is definitely stronger than anyone who's there with you now, Mr. Winston."Maxwell's words were spoken with a hint of joy. He had poked mercilessly on Daniel's sore spot."After all, Becca had survived under the hatred of a bigshot like you. You know best what she had to go through while she was alone overseas. Besides, how dare you stop her from learning about her past just because you think it's for her own good?"No one in this world would want to forget their own past. Her past suffering has helped her develop tenacity. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Winston, you've always thought that you're protecting Becca. But how is that any different from deceiving her? How can you be sure that she's happy about being deceived?"If there came a day when she could recall everything herself, would she hate herself for not being able to tell friend from foe?Maxwell unders