"Yes, that's it. Be more determined. If you don't have the resolve, you'll still be the one getting hurt next time. Remember your past."With a bang, Olivia fired the gun. Her arms turned numb. She wasn't used to the strong recoil yet.Even though she didn't hit the bullseye, she managed to hit the target."Well done. You have to believe in yourself."Jack stood behind her again, adjusting her posture. Then, he said softly in her ear, "Olivia, may you be your own sun in the future."You won't need to borrow light from anyone else. You were born with wings, so you should be soaring in the sky. Don't stay on the ground any further."Olivia looked at the target in the distance. She pretended that it was her current self.She didn't know when it started, but her brilliant self had turned meek. She couldn't do anything but be controlled by others.Not just Ethan, but even Olivia herself hated what she looked like right now.Shooting forward, the bullet hit the bullseye."See? This

A naked and strong body came into view. Jack's skin was a little darker than Ethan's, and it was genuinely tanned.His shoulders were broad, and his waist was slim. The muscles on his chest were well-defined. Like Ethan, there were some scars on his body as well.The water droplets rolled down his well-defined abs. The man was full of masculine charm.He held a cage in his arms. Behind him, the sun shone on the sea below, creating glowing ripples of light.Even though she couldn't see his face, she could sense the joy coming from his thin face."It's a huge harvest."Jack stepped onto shore with his bare feet. The seawater streamed down the legs of his combat pants. With his movements, his muscles were displayed clearly.Olivia couldn't help but look away. "I'll light a fire to roast the fish with.""Okay, then I'll gut the fish. We're in luck. We caught some crabs too."Olivia gathered some sticks and dried wood. She hastily brought the firewood back, but her stomach flipped.

"You haven't heard, have you? There have been helicopters flying around these parts for the past few days. Everyone in the helicopters wears black clothes and sunglasses. It's just like what they show on TV."Jack knew that something was wrong. Ethan must have come looking for Olivia.Hastily entering a small pharmacy, he bought the stuff they needed. Tom rushed in. "Bad news, Jack. The helicopters took off. They seem to be headed for our island."Taking the items, Jack said with a cold expression, "Hurry. We have to get there before they do."Tom looked at the helicopters above their heads. He sullenly gritted his teeth."Damn, it's much faster to fly than to go by sea. They've gotten so much farther ahead of us in such a short amount of time! Jack, hurry up and—"Tom wanted to urge Jack to hurry up, but he noticed that Jack was trying so hard to start the engine that it smoked.The boat leaped across the sea, sending huge splashes as it went. The speedboat was at its limit.J

Olivia finally knew why Ethan was so confident that he would find her. Even though Connor couldn't speak, he wasn't a fool. He had lived on this island for a week, so he recognized it!Thus, Ethan didn't have to waste his time searching every island. He only had to find the island that Connor reacted the most strongly to.Just like right now. Even before Connor got out of the helicopter, he waved his limbs excitedly. He kept mumbling, "Mama, Mama, Jerry, kitty …"He said all the words he knew.Carrying Connor in one arm, Ethan smiled coldly. "Looks like this is the place."Everyone stood ready for action. The other party had used firearms before, so they didn't dare take it too lightly.Kelvin had also stopped smiling like he usually did. He said something over the communicator. Soon, warships appeared on the surface of the sea. They proceeded to surround the island.Snipers were positioned high above. Other members of the special forces slid from the ropes of the helicopters in

Ethan opened the wooden door. The room had a simple layout, and all the furniture was made of wood.There was a small bed in the room, and a drawing board was placed next to it.The picture showed cherry trees under the moonlight. The island looked especially quiet in the moon's glow.The artist was extremely skilled. From a glance, Ethan could tell that Olivia had drawn the picture.He was overjoyed when he confirmed it. He had finally found her.There was also a thick pile of drawings at the side. Ethan calmly looked through them.A picture showed fishermen returning in the evening light. Smiles filled the faces of the women and children.There was a youth weaving straw hats while another painted in the morning sunlight. A man with a metal mask leaned against a cherry tree.Perhaps Olivia didn't mean anything when she drew it. But to Ethan, there was another meaning to this drawing.This was the man who took her away.Ethan had a cold air about him. He walked up to Martha w

Olivia looked up at him. The sunlight shone on his body, but there was no warmth in his eyes.Instead, his eyes were filled with rage, mockery, and disdain."What exactly do you want me to do, Ethan? Do I not deserve my own life anymore?"They were already divorced, but this man only got even more possessive of her. His possessiveness was so serious that it was almost perverted.Ethan's gaze fell upon the large hand gripping Olivia's wrist. When Jack noticed Ethan looking, he subconsciously stood in front of Olivia.Their gazes met. Jack didn't seem scared at all when he looked at Ethan. "You're already divorced. She doesn't want to go with you."Jack's movements and words made Ethan mad.Ethan's eyes were dark as he looked at Jack. There was an upset expression on his face.Even the air around him seemed restless. The sea breeze passed by, rustling Olivia's hair, which had grown a little longer.She was pale in the face as she hid behind the man. Even though Jack had a decent

The scalding temperature seemed to spread from the back of her hand to every inch of her body. Olivia was terrified."Ethan, the islanders are good people. They took great care of me, and they didn't hurt Connor—not even a little. Connor loves it here. The kidnapping was a misunderstanding. I can explain …"She didn't try to break free from his grasp. Instead, she begged earnestly, "I'll go back with you, so please let them go, okay?"With the cigarette between his fingers, Ethan caressed her head.He said in a cold voice, "Liv, why are you always making me angry? If you were this obedient from the start, we wouldn't have come to this point."Olivia suppressed her sorrow. She raised her pale face, forcing a smile as tears pooled in her eyes."Okay. I won't run away again. Ever.""Is that a promise? What do we do if you run away again?"Olivia silently looked at him. The tears in her eyes broke his heart.Still holding the cigarette between his fingers, he held Olivia's chin. T

Olivia knew that she wouldn't be able to escape this time. So, she stopped being wary like she used to. Looking Ethan in the eye, she spoke in a sterner tone."I hate how arrogant and inconsistent you are. You're the one who didn't want me anymore, but you're also the one who refuses to let me go now."You said that my father owes you for your sister's life. Now, the Fordhams have gone bankrupt, and my father is constantly in critical condition. I've also sacrificed my marriage and my child."Is this still not enough for you? If so, then just take my life as well."When she said that, she noticed Ethan's gaze turning colder. In reality, Olivia felt quite nervous. Her heart pounded along with her worked-up emotions.She continued, "When you're in a good mood, you give me one billion dollars and allow me to leave. When you're in a bad mood, you turn around and start looking for me again."Ethan, I'm human, not some toy in your hand. Do you know why I'd rather stay on a remote islan

Jack knew about crazy people like Ethan. If he showed too much concern about Olivia, he would only be putting her in danger.Soon, the door to the room opened. Jack watched as Ethan dragged Olivia out with him. Olivia looked so fragile, but Ethan didn't seem to pity her one bit.Jack subconsciously tried to move forward. Brent reminded him in a cold voice, "Don't move."Jack looked at Olivia in worry. He opened his mouth but didn't say anything.A gun had appeared in Ethan's hand. He looked high and mighty as if he were some god that controlled others' lives at will."Watch closely, Liv. He died because of you."Olivia was terrified. She didn't know what she could do now to stop Ethan's frenzy.The more she begged, the more it would stoke Ethan's murderous intent. But even if she didn't beg him, he would still do it."What should I do? What on earth can I do?" she thought.At that moment, a clear voice rang out. "Go to hell, you criminal!"It was Tom's voice. He had been hidi

Shaking her head, Olivia continued to beg. "Ethan, I—"With one hand carrying the child, Ethan wiped her tears with his other hand. "Liv, with every plea you make, I'll add one more hole to his body. Do you want to test me?"Olivia instantly shut up. This perverse man was capable of anything at all.She could only let her tears fall in silence. Ethan whispered, "The more tears you shed for his sake, the more he will bleed later."Olivia felt like a heavy boulder was weighing upon her heart. There were thousands of words she wanted to say, but at that moment, she couldn't make a sound.She could only shake her head continuously. Reaching out, Ethan rubbed her eyes. "Be a good girl and look away. We can return to our normal lives after this."Tom, who was being held down, started shouting. Popping out of nowhere, Jerry spoke up as well, "If you want to kill someone, kill me. Don't hurt Jack."He just wants to improve the islanders' quality of life. He's a good man. Even when we to