Gilbert laughed. "Well, sounds like he's really in it. Once you're in this line of work, it's hard to get out."The men in black responded, "Hey, working for our big boss is a promising career. Dwight doesn't want to leave, believe me."Gilbert had heard what he wanted to hear. He waved his hand dismissively, "Alright, you guys can go now. We'll check the place out ourselves.""Sure. If you need anything, just let us know.""Alright."The black-clad men left.Gilbert turned his attention back to Halsey. "Do you know who the big boss of this casino is? I heard he's a drug lord. And Dwight's getting involved with him."Halsey's eyes widened in shock. The big boss was a drug lord?Did Dwight know this?Halsey knew that Dwight was incredibly capable. He had plenty of ways to make money, so why would he choose this path?Gilbert smiled. "Do you see it now? He's already tangled up in this. His path is nothing like yours. You should just cut ties with him now. There's no future for
Halsey stood frozen in place. She had never seen this side of Dwight before.Gilbert laughed. "Halsey, do you see it now? Is this still the Dwight you thought you knew? Now he's in a casino, mixing with the wrong crowd. He's living in a completely different world from yours. He's not worthy of you."Halsey turned to Gilbert, finally understanding why he had brought her here. It seemed he already knew Dwight would be here."No matter what Dwight is like, it's not for you to judge. You don't have the right to say anything about him!"Gilbert raised an eyebrow. "Even now, you're defending him? Did he put some kind of spell on you?""That's none of your business! I don't want to stay here. I'm going home," Halsey said as she turned to leave.But Gilbert blocked her path. "He's right up ahead. Aren't you going to at least say hi to him?""There's no need. Move out of my way!"Halsey didn't understand why Dwight was here, but she could feel that he didn't want to see her here. So, sh
Halsey wanted to get out of the car.Gilbert braced his hand against the roof. "I'm taking you to see Dwight. Don't you want to see him?"Halsey froze for a moment.Gilbert shut the passenger door and moved to the driver's side. He pressed the gas, and the sleek Porsche roared to life, speeding off with a thrilling sound.Meanwhile, Sienna, still sitting on the ground, was completely ignored. She felt invisible."Gilbert! Where are you going? How could you leave me here? I'm your girlfriend!"Sienna's frustration grew to the point of madness.-Half an hour later, the shiny Porsche came to a stop outside a casino. Halsey got out of the car and asked, "What are we doing here?"Gilbert smiled. "Do you know what this place is?"Halsey nodded. "Yeah, I know. This is a casino. It's not exactly a good place, and I don't want to go inside."Gilbert's eyes glinted. "You don't want to go inside? But your boyfriend is in there!"What?Halsey gasped, shocked. She stared at Gilbert, h
Gilbert couldn't believe what Halsey said, and his anger flared. "Halsey!"Halsey let out a cold laugh. "Are you mad? What's there to be mad about? It's normal for you to make out with Sienna because you're a couple. But since you keep harassing me, of course, I have to call you out!"They had broken up; they were supposed to go their separate ways, but Gilbert kept showing up. Now, he was gripping her wrist, still sporting the mark on his neck from Sienna's earlier. The physical contact made Halsey feel physically uncomfortable.She tried to pull away. "Can you let go?"Gilbert gritted his teeth. "No!"At that moment, Sienna got out of the sports car. She shot Halsey a venomous look. "What do you think you're doing? Gilbert is my boyfriend now, and here you are, clinging to him. You really have no shame!"Halsey was speechless. She turned to Sienna. "You should see an eye doctor. Look closely—who's really holding on to whom?"Halsey raised her hand.Only then did Sienna realiz
Looking at Gilbert's handsome face, Sienna felt a wave of satisfaction. The Greenwood family was one of the wealthiest families in town; Gilbert was not only good-looking, but also rich and very skilled in bed. Sienna couldn't help but feel weak in the knees just thinking about it.Gilbert didn't say anything.Sienna unbuckled her seatbelt. Without warning, she swung herself over from the passenger seat and straddled Gilbert's lap.With a playful smile, she said, "Why aren't you talking? Or do you want to do this right here in the car?"She cupped his jaw and kissed him deeply.It had been a week since Gilbert had been with Sienna. His youthful energy was easy to ignite, and he quickly responded to her advances.He wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer as their kiss deepened. Sienna's hands slid down his chest...Suddenly, Gilbert grabbed her wrist, stopping her.The moment was interrupted, and Sienna froze. "What's wrong?"Gilbert's handsome face twisted in fr
Wendy sat in her room, preparing the antidote. She pulled out her phone and texted Halsey.[Have you arrived at Royale Residences yet?]Ding!Halsey replied almost immediately. [I'm on my way. I'll be there soon.]Wendy typed back, [No need to rush. You don't have to bring the herbs tonight.]Halsey seemed confused. [I thought you were in a rush.]Wendy leaned back in her chair. She had been eager for the herbs, but after what happened with Harry, she had changed her mind. Now, she wasn't in any rush at all.[I changed my mind. You don't have to get to me by tonight.][Got it.]By now, Halsey had arrived at the Royale Residences parking lot. After receiving Wendy's call, she had driven over as quickly as she could.She slipped her phone into her bag, about to head inside.Just then, a loud honk echoed. A sleek Porsche sports car zoomed by.Halsey turned her head, and the car window rolled down. She saw two familiar faces—it was Gilbert and Sienna.Gilbert was driving, and
"You've taken good care of Jessica over the years and kept yourself in check. I've barely tolerated you, but now... After what happened to Harry, I truly believe this is all your fault!"Edith launched into a harsh tirade, rebuking Lilian without mercy.Lilian's face turned pale. So, Edith finally spoke her mind—she looked down on Lilian!Lilian's blood boiled with frustration. She hated Harry, hated Edith, hated everyone who had ever wronged her!She had once loved Harry desperately, obsessed with him to the point of scheming her way into the Crone family. Yet after all these years, she had never truly belonged to the Crone family. The painful truth was, they all looked down on her.Lilian turned her face away, tears welling up as she choked out, "I'm sorry I failed to take care of Harry. It's all my fault. But don't worry. No matter what happens to him, I'll stay by his side."Edith snapped back, "That's the least you can do! Jessica is the daughter of the richest man. You're n
Lilian and the doctors quickly left with Harry.Wendy furrowed her brows. Why were Lilian and Harry here? Was it to supervise her while she prepared the antidote for Jessica?Wendy knew that Harry had always treated Jessica like his precious jewel, so that explanation made sense.Still, there was something off about Lilian. Wendy couldn't shake the feeling that Lilian was hiding something from her.Horace turned his attention to Wendy. "Are you alright?"Wendy shook her head. She opened her mouth to speak, but before she could, everything in her vision went black. Stanley's tall frame appeared, blocking her view completely.Stanley looked at Horace. "She's fine."Horace said nothing.Wendy remained silent as well. She sat down on the chair. "You two can leave now. I need to prepare the antidote."Stanley looked at Horace. "Uncle Horace, Wendy asked you to leave.""She seems to be asking you to leave as well," Horace said.Stanley nodded. "Alright. Let's go together.""Sure.
Harry rushed forward, grabbing Lilian by the neck with a vice-like grip. "You're so evil!"Lilian's breath was cut off in an instant. The suffocating pain caused her face to turn red, but she just laughed hysterically. "I banished the girl you've treated like your life's purpose in the countryside when she was young. She's endured so much hardship. You've failed your mission! The true heiress should be my daughter, Jessica! She's the real heiress!"Harry glared at Lilian in disgust, his fury boiling over. At that moment, he wanted nothing more than to strangle her. "You blasted wench, you've ruined me! I'm going to kill you right now!"His grip tightened, and Lilian felt herself slipping toward the edge of consciousness.Yet, she couldn't die.She refused to give up.With shaking hands, Lilian groped around and found an ashtray. She grabbed it and swung it with all her might, smashing it against Harry's head.Blood splattered everywhere.A stream of blood trickled down Harry'