"Isn't this normal? You never know what is going to happen tomorrow. I'm just planning ahead." Susan sounded casual.If she had a cigarette now, her words might even sound more meaningful.However, there was nothing much in this room apart from the woman's sigh.Rebecca remained silent for a while before asking, "If possible, I'll try my best to guarantee your safety. If we're lucky enough, I will bring your brother back safely."This time, Susan was stunned.Rebecca's mouth twitched. "Meeting each other is our fate, and if I have the ability, I'm willing to extend a helping hand to a sincere friend. However, I've always disliked making promises I can't keep, so whether I can do it or not is uncertain."Susan smiled. "Then … Pray for my safety."To survive was a choice, and who would willingly make the worst assumptions? She presented such a request to someone she had only spent a day with, perhaps because she saw no other way out for herself. Additionally, in her life, ever
At the entrance stood a robust, well-built man with a foreign face and a clean-shaven look.His fierce and menacing demeanor made it clear that crossing him wouldn't be a wise choice."Are you David's woman?" The man swaggered in while carrying something indistinct. His attitude was brash.Rebecca assessed him from head to toe before stepping forward."You are wrong. I belong to myself, and I'm not anyone's possession. If you came to inquire if I am his woman, the answer is no."She positioned herself in front of Susan, while effectively shielding her from the man's attention. "Let me introduce myself. I am Rebecca, daughter of Kenneth Johnson from Rookfort. Albert Johnson of the MRC Group is my elder brother. And Sam Johnson from XR Entertainment is my brother, too."As she spoke, the man at the entrance remained unresponsive. However, a soft hiss came from behind.Rebecca glanced at it peripherally but maintained her composure. She raised her gaze to lock eyes with the man bef
The pressure on her neck suddenly eased. Rebecca coughed as she clutched her throat. She seemed to be struggling to breathe.Susan, standing nearby, felt breathless just witnessing the scene. She even held her breath.The man paid no attention to Susan. His cold gaze was fiercely fixed on Rebecca."How can you prove that David wanted to kill you before? Why would he want to kill a normal woman like you? I think he would rather sleep with you."Rebecca was speechless. After a moment of recovery, she couldn't help but laugh.Her voice, hoarse from the earlier choking, now sounded even raspier. The laughter, tinted with a cold mockery, added an eerie touch."You want to kill me, don't you? David is a lunatic. Why wouldn't he want to kill me?"The man fell silent for a moment, then spoke with a cold tone."How can you prove that? What if you are the woman David has protected for four years? If I let you go, wouldn't I lose out? We went through so much trouble to catch you, how ca
"Didn't you want evidence? I am showing you evidence."Rebecca looked calm. She was only wearing a sports bra now.This kind of attire was quite common in the gym, but this "innocent" pirate seemed to have never seen anything like it. He was so scared that he didn't dare to face her.Calling him foolish would be an understatement.It was unbelievable that such a fierce-looking person had this side.She thought that pirates must have gone through a lot.Rebecca looked at the man and said, "You wanted evidence, right? These scars on my body are the evidence. If you had seen me four years ago when I had just been rescued by my family, these scars would be even more obvious."Four years ago, when she first woke up in the hospital, her body had more scars than now, and they were deeper.In the past few years, David had arranged many surgeries for her.They had tried every treatment plan from hospitals and cosmetic institutions that could be used.Her hands were well-protected in t
Beardo approached with a tablet in hand. He glared fiercely at the other man as he passed.When facing Rebecca again, his demeanor transformed from menacing to respectful."We have contacted your family. They need to ensure your safety and want to video call you. What do you think?"He handed over the tablet, and his words hinted that it was a request.Rebecca raised an eyebrow while showing no urgency to respond. Instead, she looked at the man who had been glared at with interest.She chuckled lightly. "I can agree to your request, but considering my current state, wouldn't a video call be inappropriate? How about this? Arrange for someone to bring my friend's bag from where we stayed before. I'll conceal these marks, and then I'll do you this favor."Beardo hesitated, and his eyes widened when he noticed the visible marks on her neck.There were distinct purplish-red imprints and finger marks on her fair skin. It was evidence of recent strangulation.No wonder her voice sound
It was the lackey who came to give Susan the bag.Susan took it and went back to the room after thanking him.She didn't interfere with the talk between Rebecca and Beardo.Rebecca stopped observing the room and spoke to Beardo with a smile. "The room is great. You didn't give me the captain's room, did you?"This made Beardo laugh, and he said, "Of course not. This is just the room usually reserved for VIP guests. As you know, some things might not be useful every day, but it's best to be prepared."Rebecca nodded. "Alright, give me a moment. Let me ask my friend for help then I will come out with you."Beardo answered. "No worries. I will communicate with Mr. Johnson."Rebecca smiled and went into the bedroom.Inside, Susan had already prepared everything.Rebecca sat down in front of the dressing table. "Have you thought about it?"Susan's hand paused, and she chuckled. "Not really. Can you help me make a choice, miss?"Rebecca chuckled too, and said, "Don't call me that.
"Albert …" All her strength gave out in an instant when she saw her family.Rebecca was a little embarrassed for not being able to control her own emotions.When Albert saw Rebecca's figure on the screen that somehow lagged a little, he was finally relieved."There, there," Albert said while sounding gentler than when he talked to Beardo just now.Rebecca's tears rolled down even more when she heard his voice.She wanted to smile but when she tried, she found it too difficult right now.She could only grab some tissues to wipe away her tears. Eventually, when she felt embarrassed, she started laughing.She even felt a bit crazy because she was laughing and crying.Albert did not rush her, and he patiently updated her on the situation back at home. Albert mentioned that their parents were still unaware of her disappearance.Sam found out by asking why none of the siblings had sent any messages in the group all day, especially her. His sharp instincts eventually led to the revel
"If I wasn't sure, then I wouldn't be on this ferry now." Susan chuckled.Rebecca nodded understandingly and refrained from making further judgments. She had handed over the choice to Susan, and it wasn't her place to pass judgment after the decision had been made.However, perhaps due to her experiences with life and death, Rebecca couldn't help but offer a reminder. "If possible, it's better to think more about what lies ahead in life. There's no need to be so pessimistic and plan for the worst in everything. I'll say something that might be a bit presumptuous. "Although your mother has passed away, and your brother is overseas … It may sound like you're alone in this world, but from a different perspective, their departure might be a kind of relief for you."It might have sounded cold, but as an observer, Rebecca felt that Susan had been dedicating herself to them for all these years.She had never lived for herself.She was forced to avoid social interactions, reject kindn