LOGINChapter 73: An Unexpected TurnRodina knew Jonathan was a little angry, so she stopped joking and sat down beside the boy, gently coaxing him.“Don’t be angry. Today is your sixth birthday, so the two of us wanted to do something surprising. What happened earlier was just acting.”She glanced at Mr. Raymond as a signal. Mr. Raymond immediately understood and sat down beside Jonathan, rubbing the boy’s head.“That’s right. We prepared a lot for today, so just forget those small things. Just enjoy everything.”Jonathan pouted and let out a sigh. So everything had only been a dramatic birthday act.But was it really just a play?Jonathan was smart enough to realize that Mr. Raymond would not suddenly bring the whole family somewhere else for no reason.Even though Mary and Lucas had not said anything clearly, Jonathan understood that someone was targeting him. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond deliberately avoided mentioning it in front of him, but suddenly playing this game today must have had some
Chương 72: Little RatsHearing that, the subordinate also listened carefully and looked at the leader with an expectant gaze. The leader gripped the machine gun firmly in his hand and revealed a savage smile. He held the machine gun, signaled to the others, then carefully stepped into the kitchen.The kitchen had no one inside, the utensils were still neatly placed on the shelves. The killer holding the machine gun walked in quietly, his eyes fixed only on the very large refrigerator standing in the corner of the room. The subordinates following behind also tried to step lightly, not daring to make any sound.The hum of the refrigerator motor continued steadily, while the footsteps of the leader echoed across the floor rhythmically, getting closer and closer.Only this room had not yet been searched, and no one had run out from here to resist. The leader believed that the servants who had run out in many directions earlier were only a distraction to draw attention away from the place
Chapter 71: The Raid on the Raymond EstateAt the same time as Mary and Edric’s trip, the Raymond estate on this side had turned into a bloody battlefield.In the grand hall, a maid lay collapsed in a pool of blood. A masked man stepped forward and kicked the body that had just fiercely resisted, laughing with a smug expression.“You knew you couldn’t win, so why struggle? Wouldn’t it have been better to just raise your hands and surrender?”The entire Raymond estate had been infiltrated by a masked armed squad equipped with advanced weapons.They had knocked out the outer guards and broken in from multiple directions, their preparation thorough enough to wipe out an entire army.At this moment, Rodina was clutching Jonathan tightly, hiding in a dark corner of a room. Jonathan could clearly hear the anxious heartbeat echoing beside his ear.He strained to listen to every faint sound coming from beyond the door.The worried and frightened expression on Rodina’s face was enough for Jona
Chapter 70: The ProposalAfter landing at the airport, Edric took everyone back to his private villa to put away their luggage.The island was truly as beautiful as Edric had described. The air was fresh, the sea a brilliant blue, and the white sand stunning beyond words. Although it was a private island, Edric operated many services and resorts for vacation rentals. On ordinary days, it was crowded with guests. But because he had invited Mary to visit, he had suspended business for an entire week.Standing on the villa’s balcony, Mary could already see the endless stretch of blue sea. The salty scent carried by the wind brushed against her nose. This closeness to nature made all her troubles seem to melt away.Her gaze shifted, and she noticed a dense line of bodyguards stationed around the perimeter of the villa, their expressions solemn and alert.At that moment, Edric stepped up beside her. Following her line of sight, he said, “It’s just a small arrangement to ensure our safety.
Chapter 69: Taking the Initiative to Set a TrapSeeing the surprise on Edric’s face, Mary stepped closer and explained that she had felt their trip would be a little dull with just the two of them, so she invited Linda and Justin along to make it livelier.Edric immediately understood what Mary meant. Although things had developed in a direction he had not hoped for, he did not want to force her, so he could only accept it reluctantly.The four of them boarded Edric’s private jet and headed toward the private island.During the flight, Mary chose a quiet seat by the window and closed her eyes to rest. Too many things had happened recently, and she had not had a single moment to truly relax. Edric’s invitation had indeed been unexpected, but she felt it had been the right decision to accept. Being able to unwind like this felt wonderful.Just as Mary was about to drift off to sleep, she heard a soft voice by her ear. She opened her eyes and turned to see that it was Linda.Linda gently
Chapter 68: Linda Sandford’s ApologyListening to Ivanka’s advice, Mary felt much lighter at heart. In truth, she had never been the kind of person who cared much about other people’s gazes. Still, she hoped that whatever choice she might make in the future, everyone would be willing to bless her for it.To Mary, Lucas was not merely a close subordinate. He was an older brother, a family member she deeply cherished.Lucas worried about her, which was why he behaved that way. Mary understood this perfectly well.It was just that at the moment, Mary herself was in turmoil. She had yet to make any clear decision.Amid the current chaos, the one thing Mary desired above all else was to eradicate the terrorist criminal organization as soon as possible, so that no threat would remain to her family. Only then could she reunite with Jonathan.As for personal feelings and romance, Mary had not given them much thought.Mary smiled and spoke.“Thank you for advising Lucas on my behalf, Aunt Ivan







