Lily imdiately continued, "Dad, the computer is kept at ho, and the only people who can access it are family mbers. But the only one who has seen this video is Rose. You know I’ve never gotten along with them, so who else do you think it could be if not them?"
"Dad, I know you’ve always turned a blind eye to the struggles between the three of us, but this ti you absolutely cannot tolerate it. After all, this is no longer a simple family issue; it’s already affecting the company’s interests.
They are well aware of how difficult things are for you at the company because of the vacation resort, yet they still disregard you, disregard the company, and deleted the only video that could turn the situation around. It proves Aunt Woods and Sophia don’t have any sympathy for you at all."
"You!" Emilia could barely contain her trembling with anger, "What an eloquent liar you are, Jas I..."
Emilia’s speech faltered.
Jas’s eyes carried a deep intensity, watching her steadily. Emilia knew too well he’d believed Lily’s words.
"What more do you have to say?" Jas’s voice was cold and severe.
"I..." Emilia rushed over wanting to say sothing, but Jas kicked her aside.
"Get out! You vile woman, haven’t I been good enough to the two of you? What more do you want? Fighting all day long, and now, not considering the company’s interest, you aim to harm Lily! I am utterly disappointed in you."
Rose cried as she went over to hold Emilia, "Mom... Mom, are you alright?"
Listening to Jas, all the grievances Emilia had bottled up over the years suddenly exploded, "Why do we fight? Huh."
She climbed up from the ground, sneering coldly at Jas, "You know what I’ve wanted all these years, don’t you? Lily is your daughter, but isn’t Rose your daughter too?
I’ve been here with you for eight years, yet I remain naless, and Rose is still labeled as an illegitimate child. Whenever there’s a gathering at the Armstrong Family, as long as Lily acts up and doesn’t allow it, your dad indulges her, and you indulge her, leaving us unable to attend. Why is that?
When I was with you, you didn’t tell you had a family and a daughter. You promised to marry , and then what? It’s been twenty years, and now I’m just left with the label of a mistress. Jas! Tell , shouldn’t I fight for what belongs to , shouldn’t I fight for my daughter? I tell you, I hate you, I hate that you deceived , and furthermore, every mont I am filled with the desire to drive Lily out."
Emilia poured out all the words she had held in her heart and imdiately felt a sense of relief.
Jas’s face was dark and moody, "Alright, very good, so you’ve finally said what’s on your mind."
Emilia bit her teeth and glared, locking eyes with Jas.
"Get out, get out and leave."
"I’ll get out, I’ve had enough over the years, what a wealthy lady, it was all just a futile dream!"
Emilia grabbed Rose’s hand, "Rose, co with , we won’t live this life of fear and dependent on others any longer."
Rose bit her lip hard and nodded vigorously.
Watching Emilia and Rose leave, Lily showed a satisfied smile.
She hadn’t expected this uproar would fulfill her wishes.
Jas watched their backs, the anger boiling within, Emilia had always obeyed him, yet this ti she truly dared to challenge him, he raged, "If you have the guts, never co back."
Emilia pulled Rose along without turning back.
As the two walked out of the Armstrong Family, Rose pressed her lips, "Mom, just leaving like this, isn’t it letting them off too easily?"
"Yes."
Emilia glanced back at the luxurious villa, her eyes filled with calculation.
"But don’t worry, they won’t have it easy either. This ti, they’re targeting the Lewis Family’s second son, the Lewis Family, the prestigious family of Emperor Capital, they dare not trifle with them. Let’s say, the young madam of the Lewis Family, she’s a clever and formidable person."
Rose worriedly remarked, "But this ti it’s different. Once this video surfaces, the Lewis Family might not be able to salvage it. Shouldn’t we warn the Lewis Family?"
"Not yet, the timing isn’t right. We’ll wait and give the Lewis Family a big gift," Emilia withdrew her gaze, "They kicked us out, they can forget about being at peace."
The next morning.
Alexander Knox went to the South Island Villa as agreed.
In the large living room, Aria Richardson and Alexander Knox sat on opposite sofas.
Alexander Knox’s eyes were dim, devoid of any light, his face slightly fatigued, clearly from not having rested well for days.
"Speak, what do you want from ?"
"Let out." Aria’s voice was icy cold, utterly devoid of warmth.
"Isn’t it good here?"
"You try being forcibly made unconscious and sent to an unfamiliar place, not allowed to leave, with everything you do being restricted, just like a bird trapped in a cage. Do you call this good?"
Alexander Knox raised his eyebrows slightly, remaining silent.
"Can’t find the words, can you, Alexander Knox? I am not your pet, you have no right to confine ."
Alexander Knox lowered his gaze, holding a teacup, a deep and indistinguishable look in his eyes.
Without receiving a response, Aria felt annoyed, "Did you hear , Alexander Knox?"
"I heard you," he replied indifferently, "Essentially, you want to leave. But I’m sorry, I don’t have the right to imprison you, yet I’ve done so."
He stood up, unwilling to continue the conversation, "Stay here, and if you try jumping off the building again, not only will you be unable to leave, but I’ll have people tie you up. So if you want to be comfortable here, you’d better behave."
Aria stood up abruptly, but Alexander Knox had already stridden away.
"Alexander Knox!" Aria called out in exasperation!
Alexander Knox walked away without turning back.
anwhile.
Thomas Hughes imdiately inford Waylon Lewis about the discovery from tracking Alexander Knox’s movents.
At the sa ti, Liam Cloud also had news.
The confirmation was unanimous, the person was indeed on an island.
Liam Cloud stood with his hands in his pockets, chuckling lightly, "Not bad."
Waylon Lewis caught his gaze montarily then shifted to Thomas Hughes, asking, "Besides this, what else is there?"
Thomas Hughes quickly replied, "Also, the second young master has already taken people to the South Island, but based on our observations, Alexander Knox has arranged a large number of guards on the island. The second young master may be in danger."
Waylon Lewis’s deep eyes darkened further.
Hope Williams, hearing their conversation, walked out from inside, "Is there news about Aria?"
Waylon Lewis nodded, "Yes, I’m planning to make a trip."
Hope Williams had just heard that it might be dangerous, she felt anxious and took a step forward, "I want to go with you."
Waylon Lewis, "No, it’s too dangerous."
He couldn’t allow Hope Williams to be in any more danger.
Hope Williams reached out to hold Waylon Lewis’s hand, her gaze pleading, "But maybe if I go, I could help you."
"No."
Waylon Lewis’s eyes were entirely dark, even if Hope Williams tried to persuade him, he remained unmoved.
Hope Williams pressed her lips together.
She understood he was worried about her safety, but if they were going to do sothing dangerous, she couldn’t stay here feeling at ease.
"Alright." Hope Williams sighed, "Then can you take back to Emperor Capital? I won’t go to that place you ntioned, I’ll just return to Emperor Capital, there’s no danger there."
Hope Williams shook Waylon Lewis’s hand lightly, "Is that alright?"
Going back to Emperor Capital then finding an opportunity to sneak over, Waylon Lewis had already figured out her little sche.
"Co on, if..."
"If not, I’ll... I’ll beg you." Hope Williams blinked her eyes, "My treatnt for today is done, and I’ve taken my dicine."
"No, even if you beg, I won’t do it, let your friend stay on the island for life."
"But what about Wyatt, aren’t you worried about Wyatt?"
"I can send soone to bring him back."
Hope Williams, "...Alright, you go, I’ll stay here and won’t go anywhere."
Hope Williams sat down against the chair next to her, waving to Waylon Lewis, "Go ahead, be safe."
Waylon Lewis gave her a deep look, then glanced at Liam Cloud, finally nodding, "Okay, stay put."
"I promise."
Waylon Lewis saw her obedient deanor and nodded.
After Waylon Lewis left, Hope Williams’s gaze turned to Liam Cloud.
Liam Cloud raised an eyebrow, knowing full well her previous obedient behavior had ulterior motives.
All her plans centered on him.
He stood straight, "Let’s go."
Hope Williams’s eyes brightened.
"Wait." Hope Williams ran inside, bringing Luke, Willow, and Baby along, and explained the situation to Old Ortiz, who agreed to let her leave for a day, but she’d have to return tomorrow.
"Let’s go."
Liam Cloud, "Emperor Capital or the South Island?"
"Back to Emperor Capital."
Of course, back to Emperor Capital, she was indeed very ’obedient.’
Reviews
All reviews (0)