Mr. Marcus and Jessica, being smart folks, wisely kept quiet at this moment. It was clear to anyone that Phyllis was the woman Prince Louis favored, but her attitude was unpredictable.She appeared gentle, always smiling like Jessica, yet while Jessica exuded calmness and composure, her demeanor hinted at something deeper beneath her calm exterior.Her eyes, blue and lively, were as deep as the ocean, steadfast and resolute.Phyllis chuckled, "Louis, what are you talking about? You've been making things difficult for me, so why can't I do the same to you? "Louis frowned, while Phyllis relaxed, crossing her legs. "Rare to see you getting all worked up. What did he say that got you pulling your gun? Oh, is it because you have a habit of snatching other people's women? Didn't mishear that, did I? Ain't nothing to get all riled up about. Each word by itself ain't nothing offensive, is it? Put them together, ain't you just doing that exact thing? You got the guts to do it, but you're afra
Ignoring Prince Louis's pain, Phyllis smiled and said, "Louis, if you have a shred of pride left, don't make such an expression. I don't believe in the 'prodigal son returns' trick, so save it.""Phyllis, you're the most heartless person I've ever met," Prince Louis muttered painfully, slowly uttering the words.Phyllis smiled, "You flatter me.""Phyllis, what do I have to do for you to let go of the past and come back to me?" Prince Louis pleaded, willing to put aside his dignity as a person of high status just to win back his former lover."It's impossible," Phyllis said firmly. "Five years ago, when you gave me away, you walked out of my world completely, with no connection whatsoever."Phyllis's smile was calm, but her words were as sharp as a blade. Mr. Marcus couldn't help but feel that she and Jessica were so alike in their demeanor—this combination of grace and sharpness.Their personalities were too similar.No wonder their auras were so alike."Phyllis, this isn't fair to me
After finishing her journal, Phyllis closed it and rested her eyes. It was comfortable under the tall palm tree, shielding her from the scorching sun. She knew that the satellites of the First Terrorist Organization could track her, but it was a pity that this castle was a signal dead zone.She wanted to leave but it was easier said than done.Watching how Mr. Marcus and Jessica interacted, she missed Victor even more. Her dynamic with Victor was very similar to that of this couple.After finishing her journal and reading for a while, Mr. Marcus finished getting ready, and changed into a beige casual outfit that fit him well, looking dashing and elegant, like a gentleman.Phyllis smiled with narrowed eyes. "Oh my, you're quite handsome."Just now, after being covered in dust, his appearance took a hit. But now, after cleaning up, he looked like a different person, and his noble and elegant demeanor was even more striking.Mr. Marcus asked, "You had your people tell me to come over, wh
Jessica didn't dare to move, fearing any physical contact with him. Her voice trembled, "I have the virus... um..."Before she could finish, she was forcefully turned around, feeling a rush of water as Mr. Marcus entered the hot spring pool. Suddenly, he pressed her against the wall of the pool, his shadow looming over her, and his lips captured hers.Jessica's eyes widened in shock and fear. Due to the shock, she loosened her grip on the towel, her entire white body sinking into his embrace. Jessica then realized that Mr. Marcus's clothes had somehow been taken off at some point, and their smooth skin rubbed against each other. She was stunned...Mr. Marcus held her, forcefully pulling at her lips and tongue, teasing and entwining them together. His hot tongue swept over her, wherever it touched felt scorching hot, like a raging fire spreading from that spot, burning through her entire body."I don't care," Mr. Marcus locked his scorching gaze on her face, a hint of wickedness in his
Listening to the maid's report, Phyllis just gave a faint "uh-huh" and pondered as she looked at the nearly two-meter-tall cactus in the courtyard, lost in thought. The virus situation was tricky—the man only had seven days to live, and the woman wouldn't last much longer either.Should she watch them die or save them?Phyllis chuckled lightly, a hint of self-deprecation. She could barely save herself, let alone others. Louis would never agree to let them leave. He might seem kind, but he was cunning and ruthless. He would think she would let them go, only to attract Victor.Phyllis thought it over and fell silent.After a while, she stood up, left her villa, and headed towards Prince Louis's palace.The courtyard was spacious and bright, with a small rose garden.Prince Louis was practicing swordsmanship. He was highly skilled in Chinese swordsmanship, his techniques exquisite, his moves elegant, and his figure tall and straight. Watching him practice was quite a sight.A colonel saw
Phyllis met his gaze fearlessly. "Am I wrong? Clinging onto me, neglecting your own country—how is that any different from a lost dog? It's not like S country has to be attacked for you to be considered one. Let me advise you, Victor has never been patient with me. There are only about ten days left until the time he and I agreed upon. If he doesn't hear from me by then, who knows, he might actually attack your S country.""You..." Prince Louis' face turned pale, and then he smirked coldly.Phyllis looked at him, unfazed. She hit the nail on the head, saying, "You sacrificed me to gain power in the first place, finally got what you wanted, and then lost me. What's the point? You not only lost power but also lost me. So, wasn't it all in vain when you handed me over to Andrew? You bet on the wrong horse.""Phyllis, how many days has it been since you paid any attention to what's happening out there?" Prince Louis suddenly remarked, with a faint smile, looking stunning and captivating.
Phyllis got back to the villa and settled back into her lounger with a book. Reading had become her favorite pastime, especially in this deserted desert where she had no idea what else to do to pass the time.Inside the villa, Mr. Marcus and Jessica's long love-making hadn't come to a stop yet.For Mr. Marcus, it was a long-awaited romantic night. It seemed like he was the one who had the reaction after eating Sapote, not Jessica.As for Jessica, she reacted strongly to Sapote, melting into a puddle of desire in Mr. Marcus's arms, passionate and wild throughout.Mr. Marcus had been dreaming of this kind of initiative from Jessica. They made love twice in the hot spring pool, but because of the slippery ground, Mr. Marcus couldn't fully engage, so he carried Jessica to bed for more.They were consumed by desire, with nothing else in the world mattering at that moment except for the swirling passion in their minds.Moans and gasps filled the room.Jessica was forced to comply with his v
"Are you worried that Saxon and Prince Louis are in cahoots?" Phyllis shared Marcus's concern after learning their identities.Marcus nodded.Jessica, on the other hand, remained calm. She said, "Prince Louis has promised to let us leave. Once we're on the plane, the ball's in our court. Worst case scenario, we kill the pilot, or worst comes to worst, we reenact what happened a few days ago. We've already escaped death once, haven't we? There's no use worrying; this is our only chance."If this had been before, Jessica would never have spoken so coldly about killing the pilot. But in just a short time, she had changed a lot. This was, after all, a dog-eat-dog world.Mr. Marcus gave her a deep look, a faint smile playing on his lips, agreeing with Jessica's words.Indeed, the worst was yet to come.Phyllis said, "Maybe I'm being paranoid. Maybe Louis and Saxon haven't been in contact, and besides, Saxon wouldn't have accurately predicted that you would fall into Louis's hands. Let's go