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Landon remained expressionless.
An idea struck Zoe. She pushed Donna away while accusing. “It’s… It’s her! She incited me to do that! She fueled the fire the moment I got off the plane and told me to hit Lauren.
“I already disliked Lauren, and Donna’s provocation was the last straw for me. She’s to blame for what I did!”
“No, I didn’t…” Donna pleaded as she knelt on the floor. She dared not even retort
“And why would you hate Lauren? Did she wrong you in any way?” Landon wondered, casting a glum look at Zoe.
“S-She…” Zoe was at a loss for words, but she quickly came up with an excuse.
“She’s an idiot. How dare she try to seduce you? I’ll never approve of a future sister-in-law like her!”
“Why so? Do I need your approval for my partner?” Landon narrowed his eyes, chuckling. He appeared more intimidating now than when he was angry.
“H¨C Zoe nearly burst into tears from the anger and felt disappointed in Landon.
“And you’ve got one thing wrong.” Landon added, his blood boiling at the thought of Lauren’s joyous presence and her soft lips.
“She didn’t seduce me. It was the other way around. I wanted to be with her.”
Zoe nearly blacked out upon hearing that. Lauren, who had always been beneath her, seemed to have risen above her.
“Angelina.”
“Yes, Mr. Landon?” Angelina stepped forward.
“Punish this woman by sending her to Doomsbury,” Landon instructed with indifference, effectively condemning Donna to death.
Doomsbury was notorious for being a hellhole. Men who found themselves there could have their organs forcibly removed or be enslaved. The women were worse-they could end up in prostitution and plagued by sexual diseases.
“Mr. Landon! It wasn’t me. I was taking Ms. Zoe’s orders!” Donna cried out, but it was in vain. Angelina signaled at two bodyguards, who dragged Donna away.
Meanwhile, Zoe stood motionless on the ground. It was her first time witnessing her ruthless brother get.
rid of her staff right before her eyes.
“Nobody knows about this villa except for me, Angelina, and a few trusted individuals-not even Mom or you,” Landon remarked.
He lowered his gaze and took out a cigarette, shoving it between his lips. “So, who spilled the beans?”
Zoe trembled violently under her expensive fur coat. The coat was nearly drenched in her sweat.
*
“Those around me who know me well will understand that I despise betrayal the most,” Landon added as he lit the cigarette with the lighter in his gloved hands.
He took a drag and asked, “Zoe, who told you that Lauren and I lived here?”
Speechless and pale, Zoe felt as though she were being strangled.
Landon had once spoiled Zoe as her brother, but now she felt nothing except fear for him.
“You don’t have an idea? It’s okay as long as I know who he is,” Landon taunted. Then, two bodyguards dragged Gary into the house. He had been beaten into a pulp.
Zoe gasped and covered her mouth in shock as she watched the trail of blood left behind by Gary as he was dragged inside.
“Gary, you’ve served me for a decade, and I’ve treated you well over the years. for dead on the streets if it hadn’t been for my help,” Landon began.
You would have been left
He took a seat on the chair Angelina had pulled out for him. “Is this how you repay my kindness? Posing as my loyal employee while groveling to my sister? You’re quite good at this double-agent act.”
“M-Ms. Zoe, save me….” Gary pleaded desperately, as he had no other option.
She quickly averted her gaze from his severely bruised and bloodied face, which made her feel nauseated.
“Angelina, give him the same old punishment,” Landon instructed, taking a drag on his cigarette.
“Yes, Mr. Landon.” Angelina approached Gary with a hot iron and inflicted burns on his body.
The hissing sounds, mixed with Gary’s agonizing groans, were extremely disturbing and sickening.
Zoe screamed, wrapping her arms around her head. She fainted soon after.
Alyssa hadn’t received any updates from Jeremy since their night at Jameson’s place, and she had been plagued by nightmares about him for three consecutive nights.
While she understood that dreams were not necessarily a reflection of reality, their vividness scared her.
Moreover, she had found the patch of blood outside Jameson’s gate. It was particularly unsettling and frightening.
Mandy knocked on Alyssa’s door and entered the room. She said, “Lyse, this is the medication for the second treatment.” Then, she placed the medication in front of Alyssa.
Alyssa was in the process of packing her belongings for her return to Solana City. She gladly accepted the medication and replied, “Thank you, Mandy.”
“Don’t mention it. I would do anything for you,” Mandy said, gently stroking Alyssa’s hair.
Then, she asked, “By the way, how is Jeremy’s recovery coming along?
“Do you care about him?” Alyssa asked in surprise.
“No, that’s absurd,” Mandy quickly clarified, distancing herself from Jeremy.
“He’s using Lovelace Pharmaceutical’s medication, and I’m naturally interested in how our little test subject is responding. I would like to gauge its effectiveness.”
Upon hearing this, Alyssa pufsed her lips and felt a touch of frustration. The medication from Lovelace Pharmaceuticals had not yet received approval for sale as it was still in clinical trials.
Despite the risks, Alyssa had provided the medication to Jeremy in an effort to prevent his injuries from worsening, which could result in long-term side effects.
“He… looks fine. But Mandy, what are the side effects of the medication?”
Mandy shook her head with a sigh. “I have no clue. That’s why I asked you about his cor Regardless, there are two important things he should be aware of when he’s on the medication
“First, he must avoid getting injured. Second, he should keep his emotions stable. Emotional turmoil won’t help his recovery. It will only worsen his condition.”
Alyssa felt a tightness in her chest, and a frown crept across her face. The thought of the bloodstain weighed heavily on her mind.
After Alyssa and Sean packed up, they prepared to return to Solana City with Mandy’s medication for
Jeremy.
“Lyse, are you in a hurry? Can’t you stay for dinner? It’s almost ready,” Lyla called out to her and hurried over, wearing an apron.
“It’s alright, Lyla. I have to get home soon,” Alyssa replied. She gently held Lyla’s face in her hands and examined her.
Then, she suggested, “Your birthday is just around the corner. You should take a few days off, relax, and stop doing all the chores. Treat yourself to some beauty spas and look your best for your big day this weekend!”
Lyla grumbled, “What birthday? I never wanted to celebrate it. The thought of all the socializing on Sunday tires me.” She sighed. “I’m only doing it for your dad.”
“No, you’re wrong. He’s doing it for you. Or rather, we’re doing it for you,” Alyssa corrected her.
“Listen to me. Don’t overwork yourself, I have my spies at home, and they’ll report to me if you refuse to listen.
“If I’m upset, I’ll show up at your birthday party empty-handed and eat all your food! Heh heh!*
Sean smiled at Alyssa’s playful act as she pretended to be angry. Her little button nose and her pouted cherry lips were adorable.
A smile lit up Lyla’s lovely face. She playfully pinched Alyssa’s cheek and said, “Family is the best gift!”
Having grown up in an orphans
Lyla had been discovered by talent agents while performing in a theatrical troupe. She had then signed with an entertainment agency and embarked on her acting career.
She’d had a challenging upbringing compared to some of Winston’s other wives. She hadn’t come from a prominent family like Mandy, whose family ran a business, or Colene, whose father was a gangster.
Therefore, she often felt inferior and believed she wasn’t a good fit for Winston and the Taylor family. Her only desire was to lead a low-profile life and avoid causing trouble for anyone.