While Ann thought her sweet thoughts to herself, Priscilla didn’t know how she felt, and only felt her heart hurt the more she looked at the girl’s innocent bearing.The two hugged for a while and separated. Worried she would get hungry, Priscilla made to feed her, but Frederick stopped her.The man’s face was stern. “Don’t pamper her. Let her eat herself.”Priscilla jolted, about to say that the child was still young.But Ann took up her spoon herself and helped herself to a mouthful.As she chewed with puffy cheeks, she said, “I’m grown-up now, Mommy. I can eat myself, so I don’t need someone to feed me now.”At that, Priscilla had to laugh. Warmth surging into her chest, she tapped Ann lightly on the nose.“All right. Good girl, Ann.”Ann smiled happily.Ariana looked at the comfy scene and smiled.After the meal, the family all retired to their rooms.Ann started whining for Priscilla to tell her a story, so she took her to her bedroom.Fredrick had come out in a hurry this time,
“You mean you don’t know where she is?”“Of course! If I’d known, would I still be stuck here?”“You’re lying! You kidnapped her!”“Yes, that’s right, I kidnapped her, but she escaped midway. What? You’ve been thinking of her so much, but she didn’t tell you how to contact her or where to find her? Hah! Look at what a joke you are! You’re here overthinking everything while she’s off having a great time somewhere! I’d always thought I was the dumb one, but turns out you’re an even bigger moron!”At her mockery, Ryan’s handsome face turned an array of different colours.His clenched fist crackled, knuckles white from exertion.Finally, he sucked in a deep breath and stood.Looking at the weeping, laughing woman whose body had gone slack, Ryan’s gaze had a bit of disgust.“You’re mad!” With that, he went out without a trace of longing.In the end, Ryan didn’t end up bailing Regina out.Terry didn’t know what was going on, but she could see that something wasn’t quite right between the tw
Over the line, Priscilla frowned.She didn’t know why this old woman thought that she could still speak to her on such a pedestal after so much had happened.She scoffed.“Looks like you still haven’t considered who has the advantage here, taking such a tone… It’s a little uncomfortable to hear. How about we chat another time?”Rose blinked.Only then did she realize that it’d been difficult even getting this call today. She couldn’t let this chance slip.So she reined in her temper, refined her manners, and said, “Fine, we’ll leave those words. Talk! Why did you frame Regina? And how would we get you to show your face? Don’t think I don’t know that you haven’t gone missing at all. You’ve just hidden yourself away to ruin my granddaughter?!”Priscilla’s face fell, her gaze dimming.My granddaughter?A long time ago, she’d been their granddaughter too.Memories rushed in like a tide. She didn’t understand it. Rose and Katherine had been so good to her before. Their family lives togethe
Fredrick went to have a video meeting, and Priscilla stood on the balcony.Hadassah finally encouraged herself and walked to Priscilla.“Priscilla.”Priscilla turned around and saw her. Then she smiled.“Miss Curtis, do you also come here to take a fresh breath?”“Well, it’s a little stuffy in the room. I just came out and stood for a while.”Priscilla hinted to her to be free and move aside.Hadassah walked up to Priscilla and leaned against the white railing like her.“This afternoon, Mrs. Lincoln told me something about you, so I finally understand why you hide on this island and don’t want anyone to find you. But don’t worry. I have promised her that I won’t tell anyone.”There was no expression on Priscilla’s face. She was still lazy and cozy, without any gratitude or panic.“Really, okay.”Hadassah was stunned.In the face of Priscilla’s calmness, she always felt powerless as if her fists were hitting a sponge.Hadassah had been well-educated since she was a child, so she couldn
Maybe it didn’t. She was not convicted, but temporarily detained.But she still felt nervous.After all, Rose had just told her to stay in the police station, and they would find a way to save her.But she ran out just now. No matter what, it would be difficult to make an explanation.Finally, Regina began to feel scared. Just now, she ran out of instinct. Now she realized that even if it didn’t mean that she had broken the prison, it was no different from breaking it!What should she do?Got back?No, No. She couldn’t explain it if she went back.She closed her eyes for a while, only to feel the cold wind blowing her temples with throbbing pain, and her mind was more like a mess, unable to figure out a clue.Just then, the phone rang.She was stunned. She picked up the phone and saw a message.Her heart skipped a beat, and her fingertips trembled slightly. She clicked on it.It was a photo of a woman by the sea. In the photo, the woman in a long beach dress was smiling in the sunshin
“I sent it to you.”Regina’s eyes widened. “You lied to me?”“I didn’t lie to you. Priscilla is indeed in Fortune Island, but I can’t let you go to her now, because I need you to do something more important.”Regina was confused.“What do you want me to do?”“I just told you. Stay here for some days. Don’t worry. I won’t hurt you.”“You have tied me up. You have hurt me like that!”“I am just afraid that you might run. I have no choice.”The woman said, and suddenly sighed.“I don’t want to do that, but I have no other choice. You already have so many family members who love you so much. You shouldn’t be so greedy and even want more. But I can understand. People always want more. You even want to try to get something that doesn’t belong to you, right? So I won’t blame you. I tied you up this time just because I don’t want you to do something disgusting! You just need to stay here for three days. Three days later, you can go wherever you want to go. I won’t stop you. Besides, to make u
This man…She even wanted to bite him!Fortunately, Fredrick also knew that the kid and the old lady would be home soon.He held Priscilla in his arms and walked towards the bedroom.“What else do you want?”“Nothing. I’ll take you to the bathroom. Do you want to see them like this?”Priscilla kept silent.She didn’t resist and let the man carry her into the bathroom. She then came out after she finished the shower.As expected, when she came out of the bathroom, Ann and the old lady came back. As soon as Ann entered the room, the kid called her Mommy.Priscilla quickly changed her clothes and went downstairs. She saw the child holding a large pile of toys. Ann excitedly ran over and pulled her down to play with her. She was amused. She said to the old lady, “Grandma, you bought more toys for her.”The old lady smiled and said, “I came there in a hurry and didn’t bring many things. Ann felt bored, so I asked someone to send some toys.”Priscilla nodded. Seeing that the old lady was a
Priscilla looked back at her with a calm expression on her face.A reporter asked, “Miss Priscilla, is it you who manipulated the kidnapping to take revenge on the Waals family?”“No.”“No? What do you mean?”The crowd was surprised and discussed in a low voice.After all, Regina had said that Priscilla hadn’t been kidnapped before. Priscilla had just planned all this to frame her.And now, it turned out that Priscila was standing there safe and sound.Seeing that everyone was confused, Priscilla explained, “I was indeed kidnapped before, but I was lucky enough to escape after that. I got the news that Regina is the one who made the plan to kidnap me, so I didn’t dare to go back home. Coincidentally, I learned the truth of my identity and how they planned to kill me five years ago. So I asked the police for help to make such a plan. It was because of the special situation, but for all the trouble it caused you during this period, I still have to apologize to you. At the same time, I h
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