Lucy spoke with Theodore for a long time, trying to convince him to meet their parents. After all, arriving at the castle but not greeting them would be disrespectful. However, Theodore firmly refused. If he saw Arthur and Juliana, they would pressure him to marry Annabella, a woman he had no interest in. Annabella was arrogant and domineering, the type of person he would never consider marrying, especially since he already had someone he liked. Knowing she could not change his mind, Lucy went alone to meet their parents. Following his request, she did not mention that Theodore was also in the castle. Arthur and Juliana gave Lucy a simple reception and then arranged for the royal carriage to take her to see Charlotte. Lucy did not think much of it and got into the carriage without hesitation. After all, her parents would never harm her, right? Her parents, indeed, would not hurt her. As for others, that was uncertain. Charlotte, after all, was just an adopted daughter and ha
“Lucy!” Theodore shouted anxiously for Lucy amidst the chaos. The scene was pandemonium, with passersby fleeing in all directions and screams echoing from all sides. The royal carriage Lucy was riding in was also hit by several bullets, and the coachman was shot directly in the heart, dying instantly. The other guards were similarly attacked, falling one by one, leaving only a few left to defend the area. Theodore was far from Lucy, and by the time he rushed to the scene, the carriage had gone silent. Matthew had also arrived at this point, staring at the scene in disbelief. He collapsed to the ground in shock. He quickly opened the carriage door, only to find that the person inside was not Lucy. Where had Lucy gone? Matthew was on the verge of losing his mind, desperately searching for Lucy but unable to find any trace of her. All around was the aftermath of the chaos—corpses scattered across the ground but no sign of Lucy. Just as Theodore and Matthew were growing fran
That night, Lucy and Matthew did not plan on returning home, and Theodore also stayed at the castle, confident that the culprit would eventually be found. Later in the evening, Juliana visited Lucy’s room alone. Feeling guilty toward her daughter, she wanted to say a few words to make amends. Juliana had also realized that she had been too partial toward Charlotte and had neglected Lucy. She was not wearing her queenly attire, just a simple outfit, as she hurried over. Lucy sat alone on the bed, seemingly deep in thought. She did not speak, gazing out the window at the bright lights and bustling city below. It was a lively scene, but it felt as if it had nothing to do with her. Sometimes, Lucy envied Charlotte. Even though Charlotte was not Juliana's biological daughter, she had received more love than Lucy herself. It was as if Lucy were the adopted one, coming back only to intrude on others' lives. While she was lost in thought, there was a sudden knock on the do
By the time Lucy returned, everyone had already left, and there was no trace of them on the road. Lucy had no choice but to catch up. She thought about it from every angle but still could not figure anything out, so she decided to stop thinking and closed her eyes. She decided to rest on her bed. After all, she was fine, and tomorrow, she had to go back to take care of the children. It was better to get a good night’s sleep and deal with everything tomorrow. Just as she was about to fall asleep, her phone rang. Slowly opening it, Lucy saw that it was a call from Matthew. In a lazy tone, Lucy answered the call, “Hello? Why aren’t you asleep yet?” There was a moment of silence before Matthew seriously said, “Lucy, I’m sorry. I didn't pay enough attention to you yesterday. If I had been listening, you wouldn’t have had to go through such a terrifying ordeal today.” “It’s fine. You’ve been so busy with work, and besides, none of us could have predicted something like this
Mark was in the kitchen, though it was not clear what he was doing. He held an eggplant, peeled off the skin, then cut it into pieces and tossed it into the hot oil, gently stir-frying. A few minutes later, a freshly cooked plate of eggplant was ready. It looked quite appetizing! For his first attempt, it went smoothly.Next, he cracked two or three eggs and beat them with a fork in one direction until the yolks and whites were completely mixed. He then took two or three tomatoes, blanched them in boiling water, peeled the softened skins, and diced the tomatoes. He placed them in a delicate little bowl. He heated a pan, and then added a spoonful of oil. Gently, he poured the eggs in, and in an instant, the aroma of eggs filled the entire kitchen. After scooping out the eggs, he sautéed the tomatoes until they were mushy, then added the eggs back in and poured in a ladle of water. After simmering for a few minutes, a delicious dish was ready. Next, he cooked up a plat
Daniel sat on the platform, looking down at Linus below. A white cat had appeared in his hands, and he gently stroked its fur. “Have you heard about Lucy’s situation?” Daniel asked, speaking slowly and calmly. The matter involving Lucy in Charleston had already reached their ears. Many people were pointing fingers at Spades for this incident. However, Daniel had not ordered the assassination of Lucy, and he wanted to investigate who acted without authorization. Linus, standing below, claimed ignorance about everything. He had no idea who did it, and he did not want Lucy to be harmed either. It was said that the police found markings related to Spades at the scene, which led many to suspect that members of Spades were responsible. What worried Daniel the most was not whether Lucy lived or died but the fact that social opinion and police searches could put Spades in a precarious position. “I don’t know, Mr. Zimmer. I’ve heard that Lucy is safe for now. As for who acted
Linus disguised himself and arrived at Alice's room. He skillfully sat down and looked at Alice. Alice lay on the bed, ignoring him. She looked haggard, her lips devoid of color. She seemed to be deep in thought with her eyes closed. “What do you want?” Alice said coldly. Then, she returned to her calm demeanor. She just disliked being disturbed by others.Seeing that Linus had arrived, he was either there for a reason or he was up to something. Alice was already used to this. Daniel, that old fox, had quite the knack for scheming, but getting information from Alice was impossible! Alice smirked coldly, mocking these foolish humans. “I’m not here to argue with you,” Linus said with a sly grin. “I’m here to discuss business!” At this, Alice felt a slight tremor in her heart. To her, Linus was a puzzle. Every word he said made Alice ponder for a long time. Unlike Daniel, who was always asking questions without any depth! “Oh, then tell me. What’s your business proposal
The cold weather did not deter people. Instead, the streets became increasingly crowded, lively enough to make one forget the chill of winter. Matthew and Lucy were among the crowd, following the flow of people to the busiest area. Matthew was with his young son while Lucy had her young daughter. They first went to a newly opened restaurant to eat, then strolled around the street, buying everything they needed. Just as they were about to head back, they spotted someone they had not seen in a long time. Lucy saw Selena and stared in amazement, unable to believe that she had actually returned! She turned to signal to the busy Matthew, but he was still occupied picking out gifts. When Lucy turned back, Selena had already vanished into the crowd. She looked around for a while but still could not find her. After walking a considerable distance forward, there was still no sign of her. Matthew eventually found Lucy while still carrying the children, so she had no choice b