If it were not for him, the one facing the risk of death right now would be Gale. He successfully protected his loved one. He felt heroic.

"I... I don't like dying. Hey, why do you want to die? Isn't it good to be alive? I always hear this phrase, better to live than die, eight?" Joshua said.

"We will die together. I won't be alone in hell. It's a good deal," Natalie stated, tightening her grip on the knife.

Joshua looked up at her. His movement caused the knife to graze his skin. It was terrifying to watch for Gale. "Joshua!"

Natalie tightened her grip on the knife. "Why did you move?"

"I want to look into your eyes when I am talking to you. Let's continue our discussion on death. Think about it, evil lady, both of our lives are precious," Joshua replied.

"I have a wretched life. If I die, it doesn't matter. But you're different, Joshua. Do you know your identity?"

"Yes, Shawn's son." Joshua nodded.

Natalie sneered, "You're the Wood family's future, the Wood Group heir. You'r