At the end of the outskirts of the city, Maverick’s car sleekly made a turn to the right. The car kept its pace until it arrived at an already-opened black gate. Immediately, Maverick’s car entered the compound, and the black gate went shut. A fierce and dark aura pervades the whole compound, which is a contrast to the peaceful ambiance from outside the compound. An extensive forest with tall and thick green trees spanned the left and right sides of the road. Although the forest seemed beautiful and calm, anyone who has stepped into it will know that it hounds many of the most dangerous animals in the world. Passing through the forest, a beautiful man-made desert coupled with dunes and high wind velocity filled one's vision; however, if one stepped onto the sand, one would realize that it wasn’t just a calm desert but a swamp hounding dangerous, poisonous crawling creatures. Any outsider who fails to pass through the customized path will definitely get swallowed by the s
In less than two minutes, Thorne returned to the cell, which had now turned so quiet that even if a pin was dropped, it’d be heard. He was holding a black box. All the criminals were so petrified that they held their breath as if, that way, Maverick wouldn’t discover their presence. Thorne strode towards Mr. Hunt's cell, unlocked it, and then strode into it while holding the toolbox. Upon seeing the door open, Mr. Hunt tried to take advantage of the opened door to run away. He dashed for the door immediately. Unfortunately for Mr. Hunt, Thorne was multiple times faster than him. With a fierce kick from Thorne, Mr. Hunt landed on the floor like a broken doll. He grabbed his chest and groaned in pain. “Bastard.” Thorne cursed, his face morphing in contempt. He opened the toolbox and took a step back. “Done, boss.” Maverick made his way into the cell at a calm and leisurely pace, but with every step he took, the faster the prisoners’ hearts pounded. He sat down, an auth
‘Meet @ 10:00 a.m. Bring the script. Let’s talk.’ Upon seeing the text sent by that certain number, Lessie’s eyes widened, and she squealed in joy. Luckily, Lessie hasn't slept yet. Had she seen this text the next morning, she'd have collapsed and cried to death. Originally, Lessie believed there was no hope between her and Maverick after Maverick ‘dumped’ her on the road; it turns out that... Lessie squeals and rolls about the bed in excitement, but in the next second, she springs up from the bed and stands up. No. No. No, she can’t be rolling about stupidly. Every time ticking means every time lost. Immediately, Lessie began to bustle about, doing her nightly routine and selecting her choice of clothes. Lessie planned to arrive in front of Maverick with such a beautiful and glowing face and body that when Maverick caught sight of her beauty, he'd be swept off his feet. Immediately, Lessie picked up the script; her smile very radiant. It turns out that the script w
Maverick twisted the doorknob and opened the door to his office; his expression deadpanned. Suddenly, his expression switched to gloom, and a freezing aura began to exude from him. Regardless, Maverick stepped into his office. Upon hearing the sound of an opened door, Tatiana sprang up from the sofa she was sitting on. She was dressed in a white gown that fell on her knees, and her long hair fell past her shoulder. Her face seemed to have minimal or no makeup, making her look so innocent and enchanting. A sweet smile appeared on her face, and she raised Valencia’s book. “Maverick, I went through the script; I love it so much. Can I act in it?” Tatiana inquired in a nervous tone. She clenched the book tightly, and her breath unconsciously hitched as if she were afraid that Maverick would coldly reject her. Maverick’s eyes landed on Tatiana’s hand, which clenched Valencia’s book, and his brows knitted. He strode towards Tatiana and snatched the book. Indifferently, he beg
A soft symphony played by a famous orchestra band drifted in the Carter family's luxurious mansion. A joyful ambiance, happy laughter, and chattering pervaded the whole mansion. Different flowers ranging from roses, daisies, etc. were neatly arranged, highlighting the mansion’s artistic luxury and beauty—making one's eyes linger, and its scent softly teasing one's nose. Top prominent people held glasses of expensive alcohol and interacted with each other clearly to build more connections and familiarity and get investments. Mr. Carter and Amabella held each other's hands carefully. The couple wore a matching set of deep blue, happy smiles plastered on their faces. With a warm smile on their faces, they made their way to the guest and interacted with the guests one after the other. The sudden opening of the door attracted the guest’s attention, causing everyone to turn to the door. Lessie was dressed in a bronzed-gold one-shoulder ball gown with floral drape details an
'Mr. Carter is so lucky. His daughter fawned and cared about his health so much. How Lucky! My good-for-nothing children only cause trouble all day. Not only is Lessie a successful and popular actress, but she also knows how to care for her parents. Her husband and his family will be very lucky. Can you take a look at my foolish son? Do you think he's very outstanding? I want to introduce him to Lessie. Hmph!Don't even think about it. Lessie is such a heartthrob and one of the most beautiful ladies in the country. It's your son's fortune to be able to carry Lessie's shoes!' Upon hearing the various discussions in the mansion, Mr. Carter's face crinkled in a wide and proud smile. Suddenly, Lessie's eyes pooled with tears, and her lips quivered pitifully. She grabbed Mr. Carter's hands anxiously and lowered her head sadly. “I wonder how younger sister Valencia is. Although she had caused trouble in the past, the family missed her so much. We have been searching for her all to
Upon hearing Lessie's words, Valencia pressed her lips together and nodded her head in understanding. Suddenly, she curved her lips and let out a peal of laughter as if she had just heard the most shocking joke. Valencia's eyes turned cold, and her brows arched coldly. “Miss me? It's appropriate to say you seem glad that I left. None of you reached out to me, and Dad didn't hesitate to block my bank card less than a week after I left. If you have called my number, you'll certainly be able to reach me. And you mention missing me… I'd rather believe pigs can fly.” Valencia smirked and let out an amused chortle. Valencia paused and raised her chin; her cold and contemptuous glance landed on the green-faced Lessie immediately. “It's quite shocking to hear that from someone who is planning to use my novel to create an award-winning drama and whose mother stole my mom's design to open a fashion line without permission… and wedding anniversary?” Valencia scoffed coldly. “What a joke! I
Lessie’s hand balled into a fist, her chest heaved, and she gnashed her teeth together, her body trembling with fury and hatred. A few minutes ago, Lessie was being praised and raised to the cloud. However, after Valencia stepped into the hall, and with just a few words from Valencia, Lessie's clean and pure reputation was thrown into the mud, and the whole Carter family was now being bashed and detested. Originally, Lessie had invited reporters to the wedding anniversary; she even made a livestream to spread her considerateness, pureness, and filial piety. However, with Valencia’s words, all her actions had gone down the drain, and it felt as if she had shot herself in the feet instead. Now, Lessie was afraid to go on social media due to the netizens. She knew bad words about her would be circulating online, and she'd be receiving endless bashing. Lessie ground her teeth together. Why is this bitch back? Originally, Lessie already planned to put in extreme work and be
A few decades ago, in a gambling center, Butler Leo met a competitor.This competitor was a wealthy man who didn’t know how to gamble, and as a result, he lost a lot of money to Butler Leo. However, the most interesting thing was that this person wasn’t annoyed at all and instead chose to be Butler Leo’s friend.Soon, they became such close friends that Butler Leo started helping him deliver some work—and soon he had already joined the illegal organization.The organization paid him a huge sum and gave him a spy mission: to take over the Vandenberg family and make everything belong to him.At that time, Blauch Vandenberg had just married his beautiful wife. The couple had been in love and wanted to have their baby. Unfortunately, one year, two, three, four, and five years passed—they couldn’t get a child regardless of how much they went to the hospital.While both of them thought that this was just an ordinary thing, or they hadn’t tried their best, what they didn’t know was that Butl
Immediately the gunshot rang, blood spurted from Butler Leo and the guard who had just handed the gun to Maverick.Maverick had just shot both of them!Upon seeing them collapse on the floor, Zan's expression changed, and he sprang up.Zan pointed at Maverick and growled, his voice filled with rage, “Maverick, what do you think you are doing?”Zan was in control. How dare Maverick go against his wish? Did Maverick think Zan couldn’t end him with a move? How dare he?For the first time, Zan's eyes showed a slight trace of anxiousness. “Call the doctor to treat Butler Leo,” he declared and immediately directed a piercing glare at Maverick.When the Vandenberg family had dumped him, the only one to support and boost his morale was Butler Leo. He'd never forgive himself if Butler Leo was in danger because of him.Maverick’s lips slowly curved up, and a faint smile appeared on his face. The solemnness on his face had already disappeared. He retorted calmly with one word, “Guess!”Before Za
Immediately, Tatiana was lowered so much that with just a little stretch, her feet would sink into the acid completely.Tatiana's face was as pale as a sheet, and she tried to fold her legs. Tears were now streaming past her eyes rapidly, and her whole elegant and innocent image was tossed into the wind. She kept screaming for Maverick to save her.Zan indifferently leaned against the chair and propped his chin. “Let me tell you a story. One day, a sick boy met a sick girl in the hospital, and since then, they have become close friends. So close that they even rolled the sheets. That boy was me, and that girl was your lovely and innocent Tatiana,” he revealed, a wicked and tyrant-like smile on his face.Upon hearing this, the crowd's quietness immediately broke, and they mumbled to each other, their eyes now filled with disdain as they fell on Tatiana.Upon hearing Zan's words, Tatiana's heart skipped a beat, and it began to thump against her chest.Zan folded his hands behind his hea
"Young Master Maverick, Grandfather Blauch Vandenberg, dear aunt and uncle, it’s been a long time; have you missed me?" The dark chuckle of the person with an altered voice suddenly reverberated in the mansion.Seeing the stunned reaction on their faces, a faint disparaging chuckle filled with anger spilt past his lips."It’s Zan," the person from the other end declared, the alteration in his voice already eliminated, revealing a familiar voice. Interesting.They already made themselves all about the Vandenberg family and didn’t care about the one they killed.Upon hearing this, the crowd's petrified expression changed to one filled with disbelief.Zan? Young Master Zan Vandenberg is alive?A hushed mumble filled with shock began to pervade the hall.Zan Vandenberg? Who is Zan Vandenberg?Although most of the new generation did not recognize this name, it wasn’t the same for the old generation.There was a history whose mention was forbidden in the Vandenberg family, and as a result,
‘Ahhhh, help me. Save me. Maverick, please save me. I don’t want to die…’The sudden cry of Tatiana and the video of a pale Tatiana and Valencia hanging above a dangerous pit suddenly took over the screen.Valencia. Maverick’s expression changed, and his hands balled into fists.Even though Maverick wanted to pronounce that name so badly, he didn't.“Valencia," Aneira and Aviva cried out and sprang up in shock, their hands flying to their mouths.Corbyn and the Cirillos’ expressions turned cold, and they immediately swept a cold glare filled with killing intent at Maverick and the Vandenberg family.It was clear that they were saying that if anything dared to happen to Valencia because of the Vandenberg family, then they would never let go of the Vandenberg family in this lifetime.The two families would be nothing but enemies from then on, and they'd do everything to see that the Vandenberg family was destroyed.The sudden ringing of Maverick's phone broke the tense atmosphere in the
“Valencia…”Maverick’s legs rooted to a stop upon finding no trace of the woman in the bedroom; his brows knitted slightly.Nevertheless, Maverick placed down the platter that held neatly cut fruit, a bottle of water, and a glass of warm milk on the table.Instantly, Maverick strode toward the bathroom and pushed the door open.Upon finding no trace of Valencia, his calm facade broke and his expression changed.Regardless of how fast Valencia could be, she wasn’t supposed to have left the room considering the state he had left her in.Valencia would need to shower and change her dress.Not to mention that Valencia knew that Maverick went to get warm water, so why would she leave without waiting for him to return?Immediately, a bad premonition crept into Maverick’s heart.Nevertheless, his eyes were calm, and he had a hold on his composure.However, anyone who knew Maverick well enough would know that that was the calm before the storm.Maverick picked up his phone and dialed Assistan
Valencia blinked, rubbed her eyes, and yawned for the umpteenth time.Due to the pregnancy, Valencia’s sleep had increased a lot these days.Although Valencia had tried to prepare herself, she didn't expect that she would still have the urge to sleep at the party.It’s just been a few minutes since she arrived at the Vandenberg family—how can the urge be so strong?As if noticing Valencia and her inner dialogue, Blauch Vandenberg paused in his tracks and turned to Valencia with a sigh. “Don't hold it in. Go in and rest. Grandpa will send the maid to call you when the party starts,” he conveyed.Upon hearing this, Valencia’s eyes lit up, and she broke into a smile. “Thank you, Grandpa.” Valencia nodded enthusiastically and took a step back to leave.“Miss, I'll bring you to the guest room,” one of the Vandenberg maids politely articulated with a bow.Valencia nodded and allowed the maid to lead her into the guest room. “Young Miss Valencia, please call this maid if you need anything,”
This jerk! Valencia's expression changed, and she dodged, evading his lips before they could land on hers.This fight became a tugging between cat and dog?Suddenly, Valencia stopped struggling, and she glared at Maverick coldly, her eyes flashing with disdain and exasperation.Valencia scolded the shameless man who now focused on placing kisses on her neck and cheeks due to her refusal, “Mr. Maverick, could it be that you have fallen in love with me? Look carefully; I'm Valencia. Valencia. Your Tatiana is at the party. Outside of this restroom.”Maverick’s throat rolled, and he grunted, “I know.”If only the woman knew how hard it had been to control the urge to strip off her dress and take her hard right now so much that everyone at the party would know that she belonged to him.Under Maverick's dark gaze, Valencia couldn't help shivering, wanting nothing but to escape this temperamental and eccentric Maverick, but all to no avail.Suddenly, Valencia's brows furrowed. If he knew, th
“Excuse me.”Unable to hold it anymore, Valencia quickly took a step back and fled to the restroom while trying to appear calm.Immediately Valencia stepped into the restroom, she shut the door behind her and began to pace nervously while resisting the urge to tug and tousle her hair.Oh no! Oh no! Oh no!!! What had she done?Grandpa Black… No. Valencia facepalmed herself and tried to recall all the conversations.Grandpa Black had always been interested in matchmaking Valencia to his grandson and wanted her to marry his grandson.It's all because of… Ahhhh!What about Grandpa Black being curious about her and her quadruplets' father's interaction?Grandpa Black must have been asking just to know the details and know how to arrange things between Valencia and Maverick.Boohoo!The more the thoughts coursed through Valencia's mind, the more she wanted to sit down and cry an ocean.Valencia never expected that she'd fall into someone's plans. Hell. Never did she expect that the someone