Chapter 41: It Has Always Been This Way

“Look at this! Just look! We’ve been begging the entire afternoon, yet they still refuse to let us go. They’re going to kill us!” The noblewoman wailed in grief and despair, her voice shrill as she turned to Leng Yirou for help. Leng Yirou’s gaze swept over the scene, only to see bruises and swelling […]

Chapter 42: Destiny

There’s a saying: The barefooted fear nothing, while the well-heeled have much to lose. When a person reaches the depths of despair, as long as there’s even the slimmest chance of survival, they’ll do anything to seize it. Seeing the growing ferocity in the noblewoman’s gaze, Leng Chao hesitated for a long time before finally […]

Chapter 43: A Ripple

The blood-red sun slowly brushed against the horizon, slipping past it. On the other side of the lush greenhouse, he approached from the distance, yet in an instant, everything else seemed to fade into insignificance. The verdant grass, the meticulously cared-for flowers, the sky tinged with the soft glow of dusk—all became nothing more than […]

Chapter 44: The Same Kind

He Mo observed the three people before him with interest. Their clothing wasn’t formal enough for an official audience, but the fabric was of high quality—clearly not something ordinary people could afford. Judging by their location in this affluent district, their family must have deep financial roots. But in the end, they were just merchants. […]

Chapter 45: Where did she go?

He Mo turned on his heel, glancing sideways at the man kneeling on the ground—one who looked as if he wanted nothing more than to lunge forward and tear that girl apart. Though there was an age gap, their features bore some resemblance. They appeared to be family. Colonel Fu Lei, the young officer standing […]

Chapter 46: An Uninvited Guest

When Fu Lei handed the noblewoman’s family over to his subordinates for transport, he noticed that everyone in the vehicle was staring at him in silence. His expression darkened instantly. “If you have something to say, spit it out! What’s with all the hesitation?” “Uh… where is the Marshal planning to take that girl from […]

Chapter 47: Silent Approval

“Bang!” Right in front of everyone, the door to the presidential suite slammed shut. In the hallway, the gathered crowd exchanged nervous glances before hesitantly looking at the eldest prince, who remained seated on the sofa. No one dared to raise their heads. They had been waiting at the door since three in the afternoon. […]

Chapter 48: Stirring Up Trouble

Fu Lei felt like he must have lost his mind just now. Otherwise, how else could he have allowed a woman to enter the Marshal’s room alone? “…Should I kick her out?” He hesitated, feeling uneasy, and asked in a low voice. After all, the Marshal was staying here for the night. If a woman […]

Chapter 49: Deep in Thought

He Mo stepped out of the bedroom and stood in the living room. His gaze was cold, his expression indifferent. When he looked at Leng Yiyao, his eyes showed no change, as if the words he had just spoken were nothing more than a casual remark. Inside the room, aside from Leng Yiyao, everyone else […]

Chapter 50: The Reason Lies Within

Fu Lei stood at the door, exchanging glances with the two other officers. Yet, none of them dared to disobey the Marshal’s command. They remained rigidly at their posts, their expressions tense as the sound of impact against the door grew heavier with each strike. Fu Lei’s brows furrowed tightly, but he clenched his teeth […]

Chapter 51: Grasping the Weakness

Even the ever-composed He Mo couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow upon hearing Leng Yiyao’s words. His gaze flickered with intrigue as he looked into her eyes. After a brief pause, he finally spoke in a quiet voice: “You know why he’s looking for me?” What other reason could there be? Leng Yiyao tucked a […]

Chapter 52: Interesting

“You’re saying… you were the only survivor the night Lu Ming died?” He Mo leisurely stroked her waist. Just as he had imagined—slender, as if a mere touch would cause her to collapse into a soft bundle. Yet, her temperament… Leng Yiyao sat stiffly on his lap, her expression as if she had just seen […]

Chapter 53: Vanished Completely

“You’re telling me all this, and you’re not afraid I’ll hand you over to Lu Chen?” Her delicate figure sat slightly turned to the side—no strong perfume, no deliberate movements to grind against him. She simply leaned back against the couch as if it were the most natural thing in the world, exuding a level […]