Fortunately, before coming, Selena had tampered with the wolf. Otherwise, she would not know if she would be dead or alive by now. Watching Koven asleep on the couch, Selena gently covered him with a nearby blanket. Selena did not have the heart to wake him, so she quietly walked to the kitchen, intending to cook. Koven had heard her return a while ago and was just pretending to be asleep. Being taken care of like this made him delighted."What are you doing?" Koven hugged her from behind as if he never wanted to let go. Selena was startled and complained with a bit of anger in her voice, but deep inside, she was overjoyed. Having Koven around washed away all the tension and unease of the day.…In a secret room, Alice sat on the bed, covered in wounds as blood pooled on the floor. Although it was dark, the scene contained an indescribable beauty. Daniel watched smugly from the surveillance, smiling with satisfaction. "Prepare her room with all the necessary living supplies. I d
Not giving Samantha a chance to make another move, Matthew directly gave her a cold stare and left with the roses.After taking a shower, he lay down heavily on the bed, put the necklace around his neck, and fell asleep with a restless heart.…Timothy returned home to find out that his wife, Luna, had been browsing online all day. He put down his suit and walked over to join her. "I saw a perfume online and added it to the cart, but it's gone now. It's so strange," Luna said, hugging her husband's neck when he approached.Timothy looked at this shopaholic with mixed feelings. Grabbing her, he gave her a small lesson."Where do you think Lucy has gone? How can she disappear just like that? And she's pregnant too."Luna snorted, not wanting to engage. Seeing her husband muttering, she pretended to be jealous. "Haven't you moved on from her? Why do you keep talking about her? So what if she's missing? What's the big deal?"Timothy quickly comforted his wife, "Alright, I won't ta
Maybe this was how career women were—they had to excel in everything they did, and this extended to their families as well. Behind them was an endless list of responsibilities. They had to be responsible for everything at home, at the company, and their sons. Matthew finally could not hold back and vented about the events of the past few years and recent happenings. Laying on the desk, he started crying. He had been feeling extremely guilty about Lucy's disappearance, and beneath the guilt was the worry for his lover’s safety. He missed his wife so much. Charlie, upon hearing that Matthew was going on vacation, feared he might do something foolish and immediately said he would go too. Hudson could not go due to the many company matters and ongoing legal issues surrounding the attack on him previously, so he only met up with Matthew and urged him to take care of himself. Selena Carden and Koven originally wanted to go too, but they had too many things to deal with and h
“Matthew, wait for me! Weren't we going swimming? Why are we going to this creepy place now?”Matthew was far ahead of Charlie, and when he turned back, he could not help but laugh.This was where the police had found the necklace. Matthew had not stopped looking for Lucy, and he had been monitoring this place for a long time.He had searched all the other places where he thought she might be but with disappointing results. This time, Matthew had a glimmer of hope. He used the leave Gabriella approved for him to conduct a thorough search.The river here was quite clear with fish swimming in it. It was not very deep—about 1.6 meters. The surrounding vegetation was lush, making it a good place.Matthew looked at the water and went to the spot where the necklace was found. He tested the water with his hand and sniffed the air.“Ready?” Matthew stood up and saw that Charlie had already changed into his swimwear and was wearing diving goggles. He was all set to go.…Koven and Selen
Who would be knocking on the door at this hour? The two of them looked at each other in confusion.“Who is it?” Charlie asked uneasily.There was no response. Charlie cautiously walked over, silently counting down before opening the door. “Matthew!” Samantha shouted, presenting a beautiful bouquet of roses in front of Charlie.Charlie smiled awkwardly, realizing that the mysterious visitor was Samantha.Samantha, seeing Charlie, secretly complained in disappointment about why it was not Matthew who opened the door. She tried to walk in but was quickly blocked by Charlie. He feared she might do something inappropriate while Lucy was not around.Matthew hid the note and signaled for her to come in.“How did you know I was here?” Matthew asked with a smile, inviting Samantha to sit and have tea. Charlie's eyes widened. He was just about to scold Matthew when Matthew sent him off to prepare some drinks.Samantha, seeing this scene, could not believe it. She was overjoyed, and it sho
A voice came from behind them. It was Melanie. “Where are you two going?” she asked, probing with a puzzled look on her face. Her smile was superficial, masking a sinister undertone. She had changed into a different outfit. It was not the one she had left home in, but she still carried the same bag. This sight in broad daylight was highly suspicious.Selena eyed this cunning woman, thinking it best not to act rashly. She wanted to see what tricks Melanie had up her sleeve. Koven was trying to predict her next move and habitually positioned Selena behind him to shield her from any potential harm.“Mrs. Quinn, so you come here every day to check on the farm, huh? Your taste is really unique,” Koven taunted the flustered Melanie. He could see she was feigning calmness, but inside, she was panicking.Melanie pretended to be clueless about the situation and attempted to leave. Koven blocked her path and signaled for Selena to grab the bag. Leaping forward, Selena snatched the heavy, un
"Hello, I need to make a report!" Matthew immediately called the police and explained all the information about the criminal. After understanding the situation, the police quickly prepared a rescue plan.Matthew, holding cash, walked alone to West Bridge. He was guided by the police through his earpiece. This kind of extortion was not new to the police, so they were 60% confident of success. However, the remaining 40% of uncertainty lay in the unpredictability of the criminal. To demand such a large sum, there had to be a complex operation behind it. Therefore, Matthew felt an added sense of caution after the police briefing.Looking around, the area was sparsely populated and otherwise unremarkable. However, it was surprising that the criminal chose this location since criminals typically picked crowded places to blend in. This added to the complexity, but the criminal surely had his reasons. As long as the money was there, he would act.Matthew approached West Bridge when his ph
“What’s going on? Why is Matthew missing? Weren't you monitoring him?” Gabriella asked her subordinates anxiously, stomping her foot in frustration.Gabriella suppressed media news, fearing that the situation would escalate and more criminals would take advantage. She spent a huge amount of money, requesting the police to find Matthew and bring him back unharmed.The police who went with him that day were scolded by their superiors. They had been following Matthew, but later, due to the flat terrain and lack of hiding spots, they could not keep up.However, Matthew did not completely follow the police's guidance and made wrong choices, leading to this situation. He had always been too arrogant, known far and wide for his loyalty and righteousness toward his friends.This might be the second mistake in his life. The first was with his beloved wife, Lucy Quinn. This was something he could never forgive himself for. Matthew even firmly believed his wife was still somewhere waiting for