“Why?”“Because hatred means I still keep you in my mind. I have no real need to keep you in my mind, someone who doesn’t matter to me at all for petty hate.”With that, her lips parted slightly, and she turned around and left.Ryan stood there, rooted to the spot as he looked at her receding. His heart throbbed, and his brain felt like it had taken a lightning bolt right down the middle. His whole body stiffened.What did she say?She didn’t hate him, just because he was someone who didn’t matter to her in her life.He didn’t matter?Six years. Six years she’d given to him, and she could let it all go this easily?She could say she didn’t need him just like that? She could say she didn’t like him just like that?She could say he didn’t matter just like that?Who gave her the right?What made her think she could say he didn’t matter?Weren’t those six years the best time of her life?Even with the flow of time, even with someone else beside her, she shouldn’t have lumped him in with
“You haven’t given me back all the money I have lost because of you, so how could I divorce you now, you silly?”His tone was soft, but Regina suddenly shivered.When he said these to her, she felt like a cold, poisonous snake climbing up from her back, and its mouth was hanging on her neck as if it would bite her in the next second.She suddenly put on a serious face because she could feel his finger sliding down from her head to her cheek and was approaching her lips. Regina couldn’t help but raise her hand and push his finger away.She cursed, “You pervert!”Ryan laughed out, “If I am a pervert, then you are the pervert’s wife. How about that? Are you afraid of being with a pervert?”Regina tried her best to calm down.She looked at him and sneered, “I can continue to pretend to be your wife, but I’m warning you, you must stay away from me and don’t touch me again from this day forward!”After saying that, she got up and went to the bathroom.Ryan stood up with a faint smile on his
Regina let out a fierce laugh, “Do you think Ryan likes you? He just likes new things. He was not reconciled to the fact that her woman had been robbed by another man. But that’s all. It’s just like that, even if you don’t want the slippers, you will throw them in the garbage, and you won’t let others take them away. Do you understand?”Priscilla sneered.“I don’t know if I am, but if you think so, it shows that in your heart, you are like a pair of slippers.”Regina suddenly sneered, “Okay. Until now, you have still been stubborn. Don’t you know what will happen after coming here?”Priscilla sneered again. She looked at Regina with contempt. “If I say something soft or simply beg for mercy, will you let me go?”“Of course not.”“Then wouldn’t that be it?”Regina was stunned.She felt angry for no reason.How could she be like this?How could Priscilla still argue with her in such a situation?Wasn’t she afraid?Regina gritted her teeth with hatred, and for a moment, she suddenly smil
If she had known that Regina would do it, she should have asked Portia to follow her closely.It would be much better than now.Priscilla sighed, feeling a little frustrated about her blunder.She looked around and didn’t see any place that she could step on.Fortunately, there was a large protruding sharp stone on the cliff. She reached out her hand and tried to hold it. It was very stable and could bear her weight.So, she moved over carefully, little by little. She grasped the stone tightly with both hands, and then left the branch and hung in the air.She felt a little pain in her arm because she exerted too much strength.She gritted her teeth. Fortunately, she had learned rock climbing abroad before, and her arms were still powerful.But it was impossible to climb up from here, and it was not suitable for her to do because she did not have much strength now.With this in mind, she took a deep breath, then looked around and found a large rock not far from her left hand.Maybe she
Priscilla held him tightly and buried her head on his shoulder.Feeling the attachment of the girl in his arms, Fredrick hugged her waist more tightly and said in a deep voice, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here.”She nodded, with a twang in her voice. “I’m fine.”How could she be fine?Her palm kept bleeding. Unlike Fredrick’s hands, which were full of calluses because he often used sports equipment, Priscilla’s hands were soft.She had never done such intense exercise, so her tender hands were badly worn after she held the rope, swung up the cliff, and climbed for a long time. She wouldn’t have been able to make it here if it hadn’t been for the numbness in her hands.Frederick understood it, so he felt more worried.He was so distressed that he couldn’t even blame her for her carelessness.When they reached the ground, Priscilla finally lost all her strength and fell into a coma. Frederick untied the rope around her waist and asked in a deep voice, “Where is the ambulance?”“Sir, it is p
#PriscillaKidnapped soon became a trending topic.Vines and Nancy were both worried when they learned that.Nancy was so anxious that she called Mr. Lincoln quickly. So Fredrick answered the phone and told her that Priscilla was fine and hung up.She was confused. After thinking about it for a while, she got it.Priscilla must have set a trap for Regina.Knowing that Priscilla was fine, Nancy felt relieved.Since Priscila was going to entrap Regina, she just needed to sit back and watch the show.Frederick asked the police to be cooperative. When Priscilla was rescued, the police were there, so he couldn’t hide it from the police.Therefore, he would cooperate with the police to catch whoever was behind this kidnapping. Priscilla did not know how Fredrick persuaded the police not to release the news that she had been rescued.Since they had made a deal, she had to carry out her plan.So, that night, when no doctor or nurse was in the ward, Priscilla let Nancy help her put on a simple
Terry nodded, “Alright, I’ll get down to this thing first. Be careful and don’t make any other trouble. To stay away from trouble, you’d better stay at home. Wait for good news.”Regina heaved a sigh of relief after hearing that. She nodded, “I see. Thank you.”After Terry left, Ryan called Regina.Regina looked at the name on the screen with a cold gaze.They’d broken up. It would be good if he didn’t take her as an enemy. How could he love her as before?However, looking at the name, she couldn’t help but feel sorrow and pain as if some part of her heart had been scooped out brutally. She took a deep breath and answered the phone.Ryan’s voice was gloomy.“Did you do that?”Regina reluctantly tugged at her lips and put on a cold smile. “Don’t you know that long ago? I got the drugs from your man. Don’t tell me he gave me the drugs without your consent.”Ryan said in a cold voice, “You bribed my assistants, didn’t you? I turned a blind eye to it and didn’t want to dispute with you. N
Rose sat there, her expression dark, still trying to recover from the shock of the news.Katherine looked worried as her eyes darted around the room. She tried to say something, but after several attempts, she couldn’t muster the courage to get it out.This time, that was a crime.The good thing was that Regina had now been married off, which meant that many things could be pushed off her. If the Smith family still involved her in the end, he didn’t know how much backlash he would have to deal with.Thinking of that, she shot a resentful glare at Regina.Regina hadn’t expected her to take such an attitude. Her temper flared, clogging her throat. She felt like she had a volcano building in her chest, ready to erupt.After a long while, Rose spoke.“Is there any other evidence than that driver of yours?”Regina shook her head. “None, I’m sure of it. I’ve taken care of the four other people in that cellar in secret. I’d also given that driver enough money to make a run for it after the j
The grand ballroom of the Aurelian Hotel shimmered under the glow of crystal chandeliers, casting a warm, golden hue over the sea of elegantly dressed guests. Tonight, it wasn’t a place of betrayal or whispered plots. Tonight, it was a temple of love, a sanctuary where Priscilla and Fredrick would finally seal their bond.After everything they had endured—the deceit, the threats, the near-death experience—tonight was a testament to their resilience.And tonight, in front of the world, they would celebrate it.Priscilla stood in the bridal suite, her reflection staring back at her from the full-length mirror.The gown was breathtaking.A masterpiece of intricate lace and delicate pearls, the off-shoulder design framed her collarbones perfectly, while the flowing skirt cascaded down like a waterfall of silk. A delicate veil, embroidered with shimmering crystals, draped from the crown of her head, a silent promise of the sacred vows she was about to take.She exhaled slowly, running her
The woman’s gaze was sharp, unyielding, her dark eyes filled with something dangerous—something primal.Hatred.She stood at the edge of the grand ballroom, her fingers tightening around the stem of her champagne glass as she watched Priscilla from across the room.Priscilla, radiant in her emerald-green gown, moved through the crowd with effortless grace, smiling, laughing, unaware of the storm brewing just beyond her vision.She doesn’t deserve any of it.The thought slithered through the woman’s mind like venom.She was supposed to be nothing—an unwanted child of the Waals, an orphan taken in out of charity. Yet she had grown up in luxury, had been given love, attention, and a family name.While she…She had been the outsider.The adopted daughter.The replacement.Priscilla was the real daughter. The one they truly loved.And for that, she had to die.She had spent years waiting, biding her time.Hiding the bitterness beneath practiced smiles. Perfecting the art of deception.But
Everyone was merrier as they celebrated.Lourdes felt a little bit awkward when she saw Ben.Ben, on the other hand, kept staring at Nancy.Although she had given birth, she was still as pretty as ever, but now it seems this pretty lady hates him.He wore a sullen look and kept staring.Andrei came over and tried to tease Him.“Hey Ben, you seem so lost staring at that pretty lady over there. Are you aware your recent ex is here? How do you do it? Nancy has given birth, definitely she is taken!”Ben stared at him coldly, “ I’m aware she has given birth, and as for Lourdes, we never really dated.”Ben thought of something, then smiled.He walked over to Lourdes.They chatted and kept smiling at each other and laughing so loudly.Lourdes enjoyed his company and wished that the relationship they had could become real.On the other hand, Nancy kept staring at them.She was having mixed feelings. Priscilla observed that her face didn’t look so good and she asked, “Best, are you okay?”Nanc
In other words, even though he was staying here by force, he could forget relying on her for food and drink.If you didn’t work, you wouldn’t eat.She’d thought that he’d be dissatisfied with her words.Unexpectedly, he simply looked coldly at her and said, “I’ve already dismissed that maid of yours.”Nancy blinked.“What?” Ben frowned.“You didn’t hear me?”“No, why did you dismiss my maid?”Ben sneered.“If I didn’t, was I supposed to wait for her to help you escape?”Nancy’s temper flared.“I already told you I’m not going to run. And in my condition, how far can I get?”Ben ignored her completely. “I have no faith in you.”She clenched her teeth and suppressed her anger.“All right, then. What am I supposed to eat and drink with the maid gone? You don’t expect me to make my meals while pregnant, do you?”Ben shot her a look.He seemed to think about it.“If you could, why not?”“Bastard!”Looking at the woman all puffed up like a kitten, Ben’s mood inexplicably improved.“Relax.
How could this man be so hateful?He knew she couldn’t do anything. He knew she had nothing left. Why was he still pressuring her to this point?Ben sneered.“If I decided to come after this child, what can you use against me? Your half-baked techniques? Or are you going to tell your father and have me beaten up like four years ago?”Nancy jolted.Endless cold raced down her spine.She looked at him icily. “You can certainly try.”Ben paused, then said, “But your father probably won’t treat me like this now, will he? After all, four years ago, I was just a poor kid with nothing, no match for his sweet daughter. But things are different now. I’m the heir to the Silvester family. Think about it. If he knew that his daughter was pregnant with my seed, wouldn’t he be so happy he carts you over in a horse-drawn carriage?”“Don’t go too far, Ben!”“I’m just telling the truth, aren’t I?”The two stood there as dead silence took over the still atmosphere.Nancy glared at him with eyes full of
Nancy’s birthday was coming. Priscilla was thinking of her schedule and found that she couldn’t celebrate her birthday.Since Nancy went abroad, she had only been in occasional contact with Priscilla.She didn’t even contact her father and brother.Priscilla couldn’t raise her opinion. She could only care about Nancy as much as possible, lest she feel lonely abroad.On Nancy’s birthday, Priscilla called her at the stroke of midnight. The call was put through soon.Nancy’s delighted voice came, “Priscilla!”“Happy birthday!”“Thank you.”Priscilla couldn’t help being amused by Nancy, “To be honest, have you missed me?”“Of course, but you never come to see.”“Don’t worry. When my godson is born in half a month, Fredrick and I will come together.”“What if it’s a daughter?”“It’s better. Ann can keep her company and take care of her.”Nancy shook her head, “You’re lucky. To be honest, it is really hard to be pregnant with a child.”Priscilla’s smile froze on her lips.“Can you manage i
She knew full well what kind of person Fredrick was.He looked cold, but in reality, if he acknowledged someone as one of his people, he usually took their business personally instead of being so cool about it.Frederick looked at her deeply.“Do you still remember what I told you when you asked me about Hadassah?”Priscilla started.She thought about it and realized.“Is it…”“Yes, I’m just that selfish. I don’t want someone to come back and disturb our little world, and I don’t want any trouble. So I don’t care whether we can find that child or not.”Priscilla had to laugh.“Why are you like this? They’re raising such a fuss while you’re here talking behind their back.”Fredrick leant over, smiling as he wrapped an arm around her waist.He snuggled in close to her face, the tips of their noses touching.“Yes, that’s how I am. I don’t care about anything other than you.”“Darling…”Priscilla hadn’t let it go yet, but her lips were already being sealed by his in another entangling kis
The restaurant was high-end for Milton, but it was not good enough.And the standards that William seemed to have made it quite clear that he wasn’t the type of person who’d eat at a place like this.He’d come today either because he was in a hurry or because something special had attracted him.Priscilla was curious about it, but they didn’t know each other too well, so she didn’t ask about it.The two went into the restaurant, chatting as they ate. The atmosphere was quite friendly.Still, she didn’t know if she was imagining it or not, but she felt that the way William looked at her wasn’t quite right.The passion he was showing wasn’t like someone who’d only met her once or twice at all.Priscilla put herself on guard as she asked, “Are you in the city for business, Mr. Curtis?”William replied, “I’m looking for a person.”“Oh? May I ask who you’re looking for?”William paused, then chuckled, “An old friend’s child.”At that, he didn’t continue. Seeing that he wasn’t willing to s
In the past, the Waals family was headed by Rose and Katherine, so to get Rose on your side, you pulled Regina to your side, only to get their family into the Smith family. Now that Rose’s in trouble, Regina and Katherine are facing charges, you’re afraid that it’ll affect you or the Smith family, so you’re trying to give her the boot and come back to me. Do you think everyone’s as stupid as her, Ryan? That they’ll just stand by and become your plaything after you feed them your lies?”Ryan’s expression grew ugly.“What are you saying? Am I such a person in your mind? I’ll admit that things aren’t good between me and Regina right now, but things hadn’t been going well even before this mess. I’m not trying to give a coup de grace here!”Priscilla had to laugh at his audacity. “You’re not trying to give a coup de grâce? You’re serious, Ryan Smith! Do you even believe your own words? I’m telling you, I would have respected you more if you took responsibility and still stood with her, but