Leonard frowned at Zacharias. "Why is Yvonne here?""You seem to care about her, Leonard." Zacharias angrily approached Leonard. "I remember you being there at the banquet, but then you went missing halfway through. Who did you meet up with? Don't tell me you're the father of Yvonne's child."Zacharias didn't let Yvonne's infidelity slide. He kept searching for the man she slept with. Out of everyone he looked into, on the top of the list in terms of time and motive was Leonard. Being the pride of the Starrs, Yvonne had a lot of suitors. Yvonne was Leonard's first love. Everyone thought of her as an innocent swan, but these people didn't see Yvonne for who she really was: evil, filthy, lowly, and a compulsive liar.Yvonne raised her head in shock. She wondered if Leonard was the man on that night. Zacharias must've looked into it, or he wouldn't accuse Leonard that easily, especially not when Mariam was around.Leonard didn't explain himself.Brady blinked, staring at Leonard. "Ar
"That child isn't mine," explained Leonard without thinking."Stop lying!" Mariam didn't believe him.Jordan frowned. "I don't care who that child's father is. Just deal with them."Leonard's palms were sweating. Jordan was deliberately giving him an ultimatum. He wanted him to deal with Yvonne and get back at Leonard for Mariam.Mariam looked at Leonard, gloating, "Show me how you deal with Yvonne and the bastard. If you get rid of them nicely, perhaps my father will help your family."Leonard shot Mariam a glare and sneered before leaving.Once he was gone, Mariam held her father's arm and swung it around. "Dad, why didn't you let me talk?""If you're half as mature and capable as Christopher, I wouldn't even worry about you two as much." Jordan sighed. "Marriage and love mean nothing. Hold something he treasures, and you can control him however you want."Mariam smiled. She was looking forward to whatever Leonard might do. Perhaps he would harm Yvonne and the child to save h
Zacharias was at the Night Bar, leaning against a couch and looking exhausted. Lara got into a car crash because of him. For the reputation of the Gunthers and the Starrs, he must take care of her.Zacharias massaged his forehead, the air around him suffocating."Oh, Leonard's here.""Zacharias, your brother-in-law's here," Zacharias' friend joked.Leonard walked into the room and frowned at Zacharias. "You boys leave."Zacharias' friends exchanged a look. This was the affair of the Gunthers, so they left.Zacharias was still lounging on the couch. He lit up a cigarette and languidly asked, "What is it, Leonard?"Leonar was still frowning. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white. "My family's project in city east got in trouble, and we need the Gunthers' help. We need someone to meet up with Vesuvius Corporation's Mr. Jonas."When Leonard's parents heard that Leonard and Zacharias got into a fight, they forced him to apologize. After all, their family's company was at
"You're an animal, Zacharias!" An angry Leonard tried to dash forward, but Zacharias' men held him back."You'd better stay put, man." They had no choice but to follow Zacharias’ words. After all, who they were dealing with was Zacharias, Christopher's brother. In Seaton, no one dared go against the Gunthers or cross Christopher.Everyone just let Zacharias do whatever he wanted not because of his capability, but because he was Christopher's brother."Just watch, Leonard. If you stay out of it, I'll ask Christopher to help out and meet up with Mr. Jonas," Zacharias mocked. He was using Leonard's family's company to threaten him. He was sure a coward like Leonard would give in for profit.He wanted Yvonne to see Leonard for who he really was."Let me go!" Yvonne cried out. "Let me go, Zacharias!" But she should know by now that begging for mercy was useless.The group of men yanked Yvonne over and pinned her to the couch, then they tore her clothes off. Yvonne was crying her heart
'They're bullying Yvonne again?' he wondered. He noticed Yvonne's disheveled hair and messy clothes. Any idiot could see what kind of torment she was put through.Furious for some reason, Tim kicked a guy hard. "Haven't you had enough of this?"The guy got mad. "What are you doing, Tim?"Everyone else pulled them apart before they could fight. "We're friends here, so calm down.""I'm not friends with him! He kicked me over a woman!" The rich kid was aggrieved.Tim looked at Zacharias. The guy was in a corner, stormy and silent. Tim frowned and covered Yvonne with his coat. "I'll send her off."The rich kids started jeering. "Well, someone's a loyal lover!" The guy who was kicked asked sarcastically, "You were at the hotel that night too. Hey, is the bastard your kid?"Tim had an explosive temper and immediately went up to hit the guy. The rich kid dodged him, while Yvonne numbly followed Tim out of the room.The corridor was filled with deafening noises. There was a big group o
Christopher frowned. As Yvonne went further away, he felt something squeezing his heart. He wanted to go after her, and that idea shocked him. He wasn't someone meddlesome."Mr. Gunther, bad news. Ms. Gray is taking her own life again! Her family said she couldn't take the hurt of you ditching her after what you did six years ago!" James came in a hurry, staring at him nervously."They've given back the money and compensation. They want you to take responsibility for their daughter."Christopher massaged his forehead. 'I got myself in trouble,' he thought."We're going to the Grays' place," Christopher said solemnly, and then he pointed at Tim. "Take her home safely. It's not safe for her to walk the streets alone at night." He knew Yvonne would get in trouble if she went out looking like that.There were drunkards around this bar.Tim reluctantly went after Yvonne. As Christopher predicted, before Yvonne even left the bar, someone was already hitting on her."What's wrong, cuti
"You need money?" Tim asked while they were on the way back.Yvonne said nothing and got out of the car."Take this. I don't lug cash around, but I'll come back with more tomorrow." Tim stuffed whatever cash he found in the car into Yvonne's hand. "Don't sell yourself out for money. I know you're used to the good life, but that was yesterday. You need to work hard now."He thought, 'Selling your body is going to make you despicable.'Since he used to love Yvonne, Tim thought he should give her some advice, not to mention Yvonne protected him just now.Yvonne looked at the cash and left without taking it. This was an insult to her."You think this isn't enough?" Tim was mad. "How much did your customers pay you? I'll give you double, and you sleep with me!" His ears were getting red, but he didn't realize it.He cursed himself for his bravado.Yvonne bit her lip and shot Tim a glare, and then she ran into an alleyway without saying a word."Damn it," Tim cursed again. He must b
"Zacharias, you were her fiance! Do you have a conscience?" Caleb was furious."Conscience? Your family's made up of liars, and yet you're talking about conscience. She had no conscience when she cheated on me and gave birth to the bastard!" Zacharias warned, "Give her to me, or else…"Yvonne woke up groggily and heard Zacharias' voice. She started shivering.Wobbling, she got down on her feet and looked at Zacharias. She could feel her hot breath. "I'll go with you. Let Caleb and Brady go."Zacharias was a madman who could do anything to get what he wanted. If he could let those men humiliate her, he could hurt Caleb and Brady.Caleb said anxiously, "But you have a fever. You need to go to the hospital.""I'm alright, Caleb." Yvonne shook her head. She went over to Zacharias' side and got into the car.Zacharias liked how she was behaving, and his gaze got gentler. In fact, he knew what he did the night before was a bit too harsh."What's the torture today?" asked Yvonne hoars