"By the way, before I left, I asked the boss if he could spare you and Lucy. He said no because he's friends with Charlotte. Since Charlotte asked him to do this, he absolutely can't betray her. "He has already gone against his word by naming Charlotte. If he doesn't complete Charlotte's task, he won't be able to show his face again."Hudson looked at Matthew after speaking, waiting for his response.Matthew furrowed his brows slightly upon hearing this. He then looked at Hudson and asked, "Is there anything else? Can you say everything in one go? This is taking too much time.""As you know, the reason we could make the boss of Spades talk is that the tendon in his hand was severed by his enemies a few years ago. Now, the people in the organization are eager to take his place. We threatened the boss with this, and I happen to have a friend who can heal him, so that's how it went," Koven explained everything.At this point, Matthew frowned slightly and looked at them. "What do you
"That's impossible. Who would dare to lay a hand on Mr. Zimmer? If they dare to touch someone like Linus, who's under Mr. Zimmer, would they not just end up dead? You know, Linus is already so powerful, and Mr. Zimmer grew up in Spades. Naturally, he wouldn't be lacking in capability. Moreover, Mr. Zimmer suffered more hardships in his youth compared to Linus."After Koven finished speaking, he picked up a bite of vegetables and put it in his mouth."It seems that neither of these two is easy to deal with, which is really annoying," said Charlie, pushing his glasses and sighing deeply."Oh, by the way, I wanted to ask you something. Do you think that someone as powerful as Mr. Zimmer would have only Linus as his trusted subordinate? That seems very abnormal." At this point, Koven furrowed his brows.The four people were all drawn into this topic, contemplating."Now that you mention it, I also think it's unlikely. How could someone as formidable as Mr. Zimmer have only one trusted
"Koven, why don't you search Spades again on Mermaid Network? I feel like we must've overlooked something. How could there only be one person under Mr. Zimmer? Moreover, he's preparing to rebel. At this point, shouldn't he have more people under him?" Hudson looked at Koven and said.Upon hearing this, Koven nodded. He took out his briefcase. After opening his laptop, he logged onto the Mermaid Network. He then searched for Spades.Everyone noticed Koven frowning slightly and gave him curious looks."What's wrong, Koven? Why aren't you saying anything?" Matthew observed him impatiently from the side, furrowing his brows."I just searched for information on Spades. Besides Linus, there's another person with a white avatar indicating female gender, but there's no detailed information. It's impossible to tell anything else." Koven finished speaking, looking puzzled at them.Upon this, everyone crowded around the computer."Yeah, I remember when you previously checked Spades, there w
After listening, Koven was deeply puzzled and turned to Matthew."You're not suspecting Selena, right? That's impossible. Just look at her silly appearance and you'd know she would never do such a thing. So, please stop guessing, okay? You always treat the people around you as bad guys." At this point, Matthew just directly asked Koven, "Do you know Selena's birthday?""April 26th," Koven glanced at him and replied.Matthew placed his hand on the computer, swiped twice, and opened the homepage of the white avatar."The birthday stated here is also April 26th. Could this be a coincidence?""Moreover, before Selena appeared, when we looked into Mr. Zimmer, only Linus was shown. Selena has just appeared, and we found someone with information identical to Selena's. Is this really just a coincidence?" After Matthew finished speaking, he looked at them.Just as Hudson was about to speak, Matthew interrupted. He made a shush gesture.Everyone looked at him in confusion, but they also
At this moment, everyone understood what was going on with Koven.After all, Koven had been single for so long and finally found someone he liked, only to find out she was associated with Spades. Whoever it was, they would struggle to accept it.Koven's phone rang in his pocket.Then, everyone looked at each other.Koven took out his phone from his pocket. It was a call from Selena.At this moment, Koven was still unwilling to accept that Selena was an undercover agent sent by Spades.After hesitating for a few seconds, he still chose to answer the call."Hello, Selena," Koven said in a very low tone.Selena's loud voice came from the phone."Koven, when are you coming back? It's been so long!" Selena said plaintively.After hearing this, Koven did not know how to respond for a moment. After all, the cat had already been let out of the bag, and he could not just pretend it never happened. Moreover, all the evidence now pointed to Selena. This matter was definitely orchestra
At this moment, Charlie pulled Matthew aside and whispered to him, "But what if Linus admits that Selena is an undercover agent? What do we do then?" After hearing this, Matthew pondered. Yes, if Linus really admitted that Selena was an undercover agent, what should they do next? "But Linus' explanation is like a lifeline for Koven now. If we don't ask Linus, what else can we do?" After Matthew finished speaking, he rubbed his temples and looked at Charlie opposite him."We can't rule out the possibility that Selena is a suspect. If Selena isn't involved, that's fine. But if she is, how do we explain this to Lucy and Chelsea?" Charlie's headache began to worsen as he thought about this."But there must be a resolution. Whether Selena is an undercover agent or not—even if she isn't—we can't let her continue to stay close to Lucy and Chelsea. And you know, Selena has trained in martial arts. "If she were to try to abduct Lucy and Chelsea, it would be a matter of minutes. If we
Daniel almost died of rage when he heard this. He immediately said, "Didn't I tell you? Don't put it in any pocket. If you must hide it, place it in a watch or necklace. The bug is small, but it can be easily discovered. This is extremely disappointing!" Selena remained silent for a moment before saying, "Does this mean I've been discovered?" Daniel let out a deep sigh and said, "I don't know the exact situation yet. Just when I was about to hear something crucial, the bug suddenly went silent. I'm not sure if you've been discovered or not."Wait a while and see. When Koven returns, see what he says. If Koven asks you, just say you don't know anything. Wait and observe the situation. If things go south, evacuate." Selena acknowledged and then hung up the phone.She sat in the house, restless. If the mission was aborted now, it would be too soon. She had not been around them for long. Could she have been discovered already? What should she do? Meanwhile, Matthew said, "I'll ca
"If asking him on the phone doesn't work, let's call him over. There's still plenty of time. As long as he's around, we'll be able to confront him directly," Matthew said. After speaking, he asked Charlie to message Linus.Charlie nodded and sent their location to Linus. Although Linus was quite curious why Charlie suddenly messaged him, he decided to go anyway, just in case it was something urgent."Maybe we should switch rooms first. Let's not let Linus find this room," suggested Hudson.Matthew understood his point and nodded. Then, the five of them moved to the adjacent room."Alright, let's wait here. When he arrives, we'll start questioning him," Charlie said, glancing at Matthew."What are you implying? Do you think I have nothing serious to discuss with him?" Matthew disliked Charlie's insinuating look and responded sharply.Charlie gave an awkward laugh and looked at Matthew. "Old rivals get especially heated when they meet. You've married Lucy, and she's pregnant. Why d
As Gabriella examined the luxurious clothes, bags, shoes, and pants, she could not help but feel that Lucy was completely unappreciative of such treasures. She failed to utilize them to enhance her appearance! They spent quite a while going through the various garments and accessories, yet there were still items they had not finished checking out.Lucy gave an awkward smile, acknowledging her own laziness. After a long search, Gabriella finally found a piece that caught her eye. As she checked the tag, she was surprised to find that the dress was designed by a renowned French designer. It featured a V-neck, with simple yet elegant sleeves that revealed a hint of Lucy's arms, while the skirt was a refined and tailored fit.Gabriella held up the dress against Lucy, murmuring to herself, “Hmm, this one’s nice! You should try it on!” Even though she spoke to Lucy in a tone reminiscent of an older sister, she still maintained her authority as a mother-in-law. It made her words both
Since the previous incident, Lucy had become increasingly attentive to her children. She watched over them at nearly every moment. She feared that Charlotte might seize any chance to harm the children, so she remained vigilant and meticulous, avoiding any lapses. In her eyes, Matthew Leon and the children represented her entire world, and she could not afford even the slightest mishap.One day, Gabriella Sharpe visited their home. She arrived as lively as ever, wearing impeccably applied makeup that included an expensive shade of lipstick. Her appearance radiated the elegance of a woman of high social standing, making her stand out among the people on the street.Lucy welcomed Gabriella warmly, treating her with utmost respect. It created an atmosphere of family harmony. Gabriella settled into a chair, savoring the fruit that Lucy offered her. She held Johnny closely, reluctant to part with him. She showered him with compliments and laughter."Mom, you seem to be in a great mood l
Matthew noticed Lucy’s absent-mindedness and asked gently, "Lulu, what’s on your mind?"“Oh, nothing… I just think what happened to Charlotte is so sudden,” Lucy replied.“Don’t worry about it. It has nothing to do with us. She was always trying to harm you. Her fate is something she brought upon herself.” Matthew patted her head comfortingly.However, Lucy found it suspicious. Although the news reported Charlotte’s assassination and that the monastery had burned down to ashes, it did not mention her body. That kind of crucial detail would not have been overlooked by the media.Matthew had also considered this possibility, but he had kept it to himself to avoid alarming Lucy. Charlotte had been sent to the monastery because of him and Lucy, and she had to harbor a deep hatred for them. If she managed to orchestrate her own escape, what if she was now seeking help from Spades to target Lucy? That would be dangerous.“Lulu, don’t worry. I won’t let anything happen to you or the ch
With nothing left to hold onto, Charlotte walked down the empty streets, her heart heavy with despair. She wore a black veil that covered her completely, revealing only her eyes. She even had on dark sunglasses. She dared not walk in the open or be seen, nor did she dare expose Juliana’s crimes to the world.She used to be a princess. Everything she had done, every privilege and indulgence, was backed by Arthur and Juliana’s love and permission. Now that her supporters had betrayed her, what right did she have to be reckless or demand anything? Surviving itself was a luxury. How could she even think of acting willfully?As she wandered in anguish, Charlotte found herself by the river. She remembered coming here with Arthur and Juliana when she was a child, laughing and walking along the bank. Now, each memory felt painfully ironic, and every kiss from Juliana seemed sickening. How could her world be so false? How could even the people she trusted most turn against her?Charlotte cou
Charlotte continued to hide within the castle, unwilling to leave and equally unwilling to let anyone know she was alive—unless they promised never to send her back to the monastery. However, she doubted that would happen, so she kept to the shadows. After all, the castle had plenty of food. It was far better than anything at the monastery.One night, Charlotte quietly slipped into Arthur and Juliana's bedroom. To her surprise, Arthur was not there, and only Juliana was present. 'Dad must be too upset to sleep,' Charlotte thought. She knew him well—whenever he was troubled, he would retreat to the study rather than go to bed.As she watched her beloved mother, a tiny bit of her resolve wavered. Juliana looked utterly exhausted, as if she had lost a lot of weight in just a few days. Charlotte had a sudden urge to go in and comfort her, but she knew that was impossible. Charlotte realized that seeing someone through a wall of separation was the most painful thing of all.Just as
The next morning, news of the assassination attempt on Charlotte was sensationalized across all media outlets. The internet was flooded with headlines about her close brush with death, sparking worldwide shock. No one could believe that Charlotte, notorious for her arrogance and harsh treatment of offenders, could have been targeted like this. Many who resented her strict, often cruel ways were both thrilled and stunned by the news. The royal family immediately tightened security at the monastery, dispatching a large police force to investigate what had happened. The monastery became a focal point of public intrigue.“What? That's impossible! How could there be no trace?” Juliana exclaimed in disbelief. Standing before her was the chief forensic investigator.“Yes, Your Majesty, there's no sign of Princess Charlotte’s remains,” the investigator confirmed firmly.“Fine, I understand. Leave me, and keep me informed if anything changes,” Juliana replied, pressing her fingers to her
As the footsteps came closer, Charlotte held her breath, not daring to make a sound. Suddenly, a shadowy figure appeared—it was clear they were targeting her. She watched as the figure approached the bed, moving so quietly it was as if they made no sound at all. What could they possibly be planning? Surely, the headmistress would not go this far?The figure drew closer to the bed, bundled up the pillows and blankets, and then doused something over them. Charlotte could smell it—it was gasoline! Was the headmistress planning to kill her to silence her? She froze, unable to move. The shadow struck a match and dropped it onto the bed. In an instant, flames surged up from the blankets.In the fire’s glow, Charlotte could make out that it was not the headmistress but a man. After setting the fire, he quickly slipped away without making a single sound. Charlotte crept out while stifling a cough, afraid he might hear and return. The flames grew quickly, engulfing the bed and spreading t
Over the past year or so, Charlotte had gradually come to understand that the world was not just about picturesque landscapes and lavish feasts. In the shadows, beyond her sight, lay a world full of schemes and deception. Despite her ongoing attempts to plot against Lucy Quinn, she had not noticed this aspect at all until she arrived at the monastery. Here, she realized how dark human nature could truly be.The women at the monastery constantly criticized and belittled her, while the headmistress was corrupt, using her position for personal vendettas. She was also driven by greed for wealth and status. All Charlotte wanted was to escape this dreadful place and return to her castle. She wanted to go back to her plush, comfortable bed. There, she led a life surrounded by maids tending to her every need.Thinking of this, she remembered Lucy and envisioned her seated in her rightful place, basking in the affection of Arthur and Juliana. She could see Lucy's haughty expression starin
In a moment of heat, Charlotte blurted everything out. Joan was dumbfounded! Was this really Charlotte? She usually did not talk this much, did she? It was not just Joan who was shocked; the headmistress across from Charlotte was equally taken aback. Charlotte was usually so obedient. How had her tongue turned so venomous today? The headmistress was left speechless as every word Charlotte said was so reasonable that no one could argue against it, and it even warranted some compliments! Although Charlotte was confronting the headmistress, each of her statements felt like a plea for justice.Charlotte was not done yet and continued, “Since you know I’m a princess, you should give me some consideration. Yet, in reality, I’m the one giving you all the consideration. Is that reasonable?” Charlotte’s arguments were layered and logical, her thoughts clear. It left the headmistress in a muddle while Joan looked on with envy! The headmistress glanced at Charlotte, feeling quite displease