“It’s you!” The masked man took off his mask, and Matthew could hardly believe his eyes. The man before him was Timothy.Timothy stood up, walked over to Matthew, grabbed his chin, and examined him from left to right with a satisfied look. He said, “You’re really quite handsome!”Then, he disdainfully tossed Matthew aside.“I heard that Lucy is missing. As her husband, you must miss her, right? Want to see her now?” Timothy chuckled eerily, wanting to see Matthew's nervous reaction. Matthew immediately became tense, but with the sedative in his system, he could not move. He could only grit his teeth and ask for news of Lucy, saying he would pay any amount.Matthew spread the money he brought yesterday all over the ground, and in an instant, the fake money floated around, reflecting in the mirrors of the room.Timothy laughed, his laugh even more terrifying as it echoed throughout the space.Matthew looked at him helplessly with no fear. He just did not know Timothy had this s
Selena and Koven arrived at a warehouse filled with metal boxes of various sizes. They occupied a space of hundreds of square meters, and many of them were stacked on top of each other. Selena slowly walked forward, and Koven grabbed her hand, indicating that he should take a look first.After stopping Selena, Koven approached the boxes and found that each had a label. These were not ordinary boxes, and Koven knew what they were right away, so he waved Selena over."These people are really bold, making so many drugs," Koven said to Selena, who was equally shocked.…That day, after they discovered that Melanie's bag was filled with drugs, Koven was about to call the police when three men suddenly appeared. They knocked Koven unconscious and drugged Selena. When the two woke up, they found themselves in this situation.Melanie had been secretly delivering drugs to the designated location. She lived in constant fear that the police would discover the drugs. If they did, her life w
Koven was extremely anxious after learning that Matthew was captured while saving him and Selena. He was out, but his friend was trapped in dire straits because of him. Selena insisted that they had to rescue Matthew.Gabriella, upon hearing that Koven and Selena had safely returned, hurriedly inquired about her son's whereabouts but was left disappointed. The company was very dissatisfied with the CEO's prolonged absence, leaving Gabriella to explain and manage the chaos daily.Eventually, the truth could no longer be hidden. Many people learned about Matthew's situation, which caused a stir in the company. Some were worried about the company, while others took delight in its misfortune. One person proposed splitting the shares. Others believed Matthew would not return and suggested Gabriella hand over the CEO's position. Gabriella, being who she was, swiftly kicked out the troublemakers and labeled them as traitors.Thanks to Gabriella's efforts and the support of the company me
"Koven!" Selena screamed his name, almost driven mad. Just a moment ago, Koven was buried alive in the collapsed building after going back to save a policewoman. Everyone stared wide-eyed at the scene in front of them, hardly able to believe it—Koven was gone just like that. The wind continued to blow, and the scorching sun still shone brightly, but Koven was no longer there.Selena, crying, started to move the massive stones, nearly getting injured in the process. The police joined in, removing the stones one by one. They desperately tried to rescue both the policewoman and Koven as quickly as possible. Selena kept clawing at the stones in front, causing her fingernails to bleed. The skin on her knees was torn, and her face was streaked with tears.Just when everyone was exhausted, a voice came from the ruins—it was the policewoman, still alive. This strengthened their resolve to keep moving the debris. Shortly after, the rescue vehicle arrived and quickly cleared the obstacles.
Lucy told Matthew everything, and he finally realized how maliciously ruthless Melanie was. His hands clenched into tight fists. However, looking at the unharmed Lucy, his heart calmed down, and he quietly listened to the fetal heartbeat. Throughout this time, Lucy had consistently gone for prenatal check-ups. She remained in good health.Matthew could not figure out what exactly drove Melanie to go to such great lengths to imprison him and Lucy. Matthew asked Lucy who had been taking care of her these days, what she had been eating, and if she had seen anyone familiar. "No one. Mom said she brought me here to take care of the baby. No one has come to see me," Lucy replied, confused.Matthew responded, equally puzzled. Suddenly, he felt intense chest pain and excused himself to the bathroom, where he coughed up a mouthful of dark, reddish-black blood. He quickly washed it away and rinsed his mouth, afraid that Lucy would worry if she found out."What on earth did they give m
Selena looked at Koven, who seemed like a little child, and felt a mix of emotions. Would he stay like this forever? Was there really no solution? "Boring, boring!" Koven muttered when he saw Selena's quiet demeanor. He slapped the bedsheets with his hands.Selena wanted to ask if he truly did not remember her. "Koven, do you really not remember me?" She placed her hand on Koven's shoulder. Koven cried, showing a pitiful expression."Mommy, mommy, save me. There's a bad lady here!" Koven started crying loudly. Selena was at a loss, fumbling to explain.Hearing the commotion, the doctor came and asked Selena to leave the ward. Soon, Koven had calmed down.Walking along the corridor, Selena kept thinking about Koven's reaction to her, feeling extremely wronged. As she walked, she saw Officer Cece, who greeted her and invited her to see Koven. Selena politely declined, fearing it might upset Koven again.Inside the ward, Cece was peeling an apple for Koven, who clapped and cheered.
Matthew walked down the street with his pregnant wife. The streets were bustling with traffic when suddenly, Lucy's belly started to ache. Passersby recognized Matthew and quickly called for an ambulance, which rushed them to the hospital. Matthew looked at his wife with concern. He had never seen her like this before and was more anxious than a monkey. He held her hand tightly the entire way. Lucy was in so much pain that her face was drenched in sweat, and her hair was a mess. Matthew did not mind, though. He kept fixing her hair and wiping her sweat. When they arrived at the hospital, Matthew waited anxiously outside. He calculated that there was still a month to go until the due date, so why now?Matthew understood ten months to mean the full term, but regardless of whether it was the due date, seeing his beloved wife in such pain was unbearable for any man. Gabriella, who was in a meeting, left the company immediately upon hearing from the police. She was filled with joy,
Koven was eating, no, Cece was feeding him. He only ate when Cece fed him. Selena walked in and said to Cece, “Let me do it. I’m his girlfriend. I should be doing this!” She reached out to take over.“I just feel guilty because he saved me. Take good care of him!” Cece said before leaving Selena and Koven there.Koven watched Cece leave and cursed at Selena, calling her a bad woman. Selena held back her tears and did not leave. “Come on, be good, eat!” Selena patiently tried to feed Koven, but he slapped the food away. Angrily, Selena shoved the food into his mouth, causing a commotion that drew everyone’s attention. A doctor came in and reprimanded Selena, “Miss, please don’t make things difficult for us. He’s still recovering, and you…”Before he could finish, Selena shouted, “I’m his girlfriend! I’m the one who loves him!” Then, she stormed out angrily.Selena felt wronged as she thought about the past and compared it to the present; everything was completely different. Wh
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