"Don't be nervous."Kendrick scrutinized each and every one of Cory's subordinates. "I'm just handing in my weapon first to show that I'm really here to talk."Cory's gaze darkened. He didn't buy a single word Kendrick said.This wasn't showing sincerity. This was a threat.Moreover, he knew that Kendrick had come prepared. He surely had far more men than the ones in the room.All of these thoughts ran through Cory's mind in a short time. After analyzing the situation, he calmed down. He looked at the pistol. "Tell me. What do you want to talk to me about?""Let's talk about our misunderstanding."Kendrick played with the pistol and said distractedly, "You and I know that we have to end things sooner or later, but before that, I feel that there is a need to clear the air. "I don't want either one of us to die in vain if we have to fight to the death in the future."Kendrick always had this thought on his mind. He wasn't afraid of death, but he didn't want to die in vain.H
After Kendrick left, Cory remained in that position for a long time. There seemed to be an air of frost so thick that no one dared to approach him. They didn't even dare to breathe.Benji's phone vibrated once more, cutting through the overbearing silence. He instantly broke out in a cold sweat. He quickly took his phone out. He wanted to turn it off, but he accidentally answered the call.Soon, Jane's frantic voice rang out. "Help me! I beg you! Help me!"Obviously, Benji didn't dare to respond. He hung up immediately. However, it was too late.Cory looked at Benji coldly. "Are you still in contact with that woman?""N-No." Benji nervously explained, "You told me to ignore her. I wouldn't dare to defy you. She keeps sending me messages asking for help. I …"It wasn't that Benji had never thought of blocking her number. He just couldn't bear to do it, given how much she looked like Ashley.The moment he had received her first SOS message, he had secretly looked into her curren
Jane had been hiding in the dumpster for three days. At that moment, she could no longer bear it. She lay in the heap of trash, letting the rotten smell overwhelm her.She was hungry and thirsty, not to mention a little delirious. She only had one thought keeping her conscious. As long as Benji got here, she would live.That night, Jane received a call from Benji asking her where she was. After she told him the address, she had been about to ask him when he was going to come and get her when the call ended. Her phone had run out of battery.Jane held onto the dead phone tightly, telling herself that she would soon leave this place.But why hadn't anyone come to rescue her yet?Jane looked through the crack in the dumpster. Her eyes turned sore, but she was so dehydrated that no tears formed.Had Benji regretted it? She was the heiress of the Ford family. Was she going to die in a dumpster? If she died here, she would be so embarrassed to see Claude.Just when she was in despai
Soon, the news of Well Spring Pharma asking for the breach of contract penalty to be paid reached Agatha. A few companies even complained to her.Ella was sitting by Agatha's side. She roughly heard the content of the phone calls. She watched as Agatha's expression turned ugly.Agatha was so furious that she was trembling. "Yvonne has no respect for me at all!"Ella immediately patted her back. "Great-Grandma Agatha, calm down. Don't harm your body.""Otto would be happy if I did! He clearly wants me to die sooner!""Otto would never dare to think of you that way." Ella gently consoled her, saying, "Otto used to be so good to you. Have you forgotten? He has just gotten mixed up with the wrong people. Once he realizes his mistake, he will naturally apologize to you."Agatha snickered and waved her hand. "I don't think he will ever realize his mistake. Yvonne isn't one to be trifled with!"Ella was silent for a while. She couldn't help but think back about the conversation she h
"No plans for the moment." Otto smiled gently.Yvonne couldn't help but smile as well. "It looks like you're really confident.""Why do you say that?" Otto was a little surprised."If you really had no idea, you would be desperate to plan the next steps. But right now, you're clearly waiting. Perhaps you're waiting for Mrs. Carrington Senior to regret her decision and hand the business back to you."Otto beamed at Yvonne. "Nothing gets past you. I've been managing the family business for so many years. If Great-Grandma can take it back just like that, I would have worked all those years in vain.""You're right." Yvonne nodded. "With your capabilities, I'm sure you still have another move to make."Otto smiled in response.Yvonne raised an eyebrow. "Then, I wish you all the best in getting the business back soon. I'll wait for good news.""Thank you, Ms. Miller."Otto looked at Yvonne until she disappeared from his view.He felt an odd feeling arising in his heart. He furrowed
In the end, with Yvonne watching their interaction, Curtis managed to invite Gwen out to dinner. They decided to set a time once he was discharged.Seeing Curtis smiling widely, Yvonne slowly suppressed the urge to teach him how to pursue the woman of his dreams.Perhaps his awkward way was what Gwen liked. After all, they both had a clean slate when it came to relationships. If Curtis were to use any tactics, it would seem insincere.Yvonne looked at them and smiled. She wanted to create more time for them to spend together. After staying in Curtis' ward for a while, she found an excuse to leave.Gwen followed her out of the door and said, "I heard that Emerald Group's cruise meeting is next week."Yvonne stopped in her tracks. She seemed a little helpless. "Didn't I mention that all you need to do is care for Curtis? Let me handle the rest—""My wounds have almost recovered." Gwen moved her arm and said seriously, "I can protect you. Let me go with you."Yvonne glanced at Gwen
Kendrick suddenly applauded. "What a great analysis. You've been with Mark for such a long time. You sure are capable."He snickered and added, "But still not enough.""You …" Gwen was flustered. She was about to attack him when Yvonne stopped her.Yvonne looked at Kendrick and warned him seriously, "Don't provoke her. If you two really get into a fight, I won't help you.""Don't worry. I never fight women." Kendrick put both hands in his pocket and glanced at Gwen. "I agree with what you said, but only the first half. The second half is all based on your subjective conjecture."He added, "Of course, I'm not a saint, but I can't be bothered to explain myself to you. Whether you trust me or not has nothing to do with me. I never follow the rules anyway."He meant to say that his decision to protect Yvonne was final, regardless of whether Gwen trusted him or not.However, Yvonne's hesitation had disappointed him a little.Kendrick looked at Yvonne and thought for a moment befor
Yvonne didn't reply to him. She merely walked away.Calbert immediately went after her and left the infirmary together.By the entrance, Yvonne stopped in her tracks. "Do you also think that Mark will be at the cruise meeting?""Hmm, knowing him, he will probably stop you from having the meeting. Also, the cruise is a confined space. It's the best time to attack."Yvonne chuckled gently as well. "Then, it's a good time for me to attack him too."Calbert furrowed his brows and looked at Yvonne. "You want to fish him out?""No." Yvonne looked up at the sky and said slowly, "Mark isn't that stupid. He knows that the cruise will be my territory, yet he would still dare to board it. Is he trying to die with me?"Yvonne's gaze darkened. She furrowed her brows. "Unless he really is nuts."Calbert was silent for a while before saying, "No matter what, I'll try my best to protect you. Beck and Call will handle the security there.""That's my plan as well." Yvonne looked at Calbert and