"It can't be opened?" Henry asked as his suspicion about the cold storage intensified. An abandoned facility like this normally wouldn't have electricity, let alone be in operation.These signs pointed to something highly unusual."Then find a way to open it for me!" Henry resolutely ordered.The bodyguards immediately sprang into action, discussing strategies and potential methods to open the door.However, despite having tried out various methods, all their efforts still resulted in failure. Henry's heart was in turmoil as he observed them from the side.If Natalie was indeed inside, every moment she remained trapped increased her peril."Let's all put in a bit more effort!" One of the bodyguards said, trying to encourage the others.They then retrieved several iron bars from the car, intending to use them to force the door open.The door had already shown signs of slightly giving way. So, perhaps it could be opened with just a bit more effort."I'll count down from thre
"Natalie." Henry moved his wheelchair as quickly as he could to the edge of Natalie's bed.In that moment, he could acutely feel the limitations imposed onto him by the wheelchair.He found himself constrained when he desperately wanted to be by Natalie's side in moments like these. And his inability to protect her was all the more pronounced when she was in danger."How are you feeling now? Is there any discomfort? Hm?" Henry looked at Natalie with a concerned gaze as his hands instinctively grasped onto hers."I'm alright now… Just still a bit cold," Natalie said as she shook her head slightly.Despite having woken up, her complexion was still very pale.Just the thought that today's farewell could have turned into a permanent separation made Henry's gaze grow fiercer and colder."What exactly happened today?" Henry pressed, seeking any clues Natalie could provide. He definitely wouldn't let go of the person responsible for this.Natalie's expression grew serious at the menti
Cesar might have been somewhat reckless, and perhaps his actions weren't thoroughly planned, but fortunately, he had managed to erase all the evidence that could be erased.He figured that it couldn't be traced back to him as long as there was no concrete evidence that would lead back to him."What's the use of saying sorry? Henry Chase wants an explanation! Don't you understand what 'explanation' means after living for so long?" Shane said through gritted teeth.The manager bowed his head even lower."I checked, but I haven't found any useful clues. If Mrs. Chase was abducted from that vacant lot behind the hotel, then unfortunately, there are no surveillance cameras there…""Isn't that vacant lot also part of the hotel's property? How can there be no surveillance?" Shane rubbed his forehead in frustration.What was supposed to be a simple initiation ceremony had now escalated into such a debacle. It completely ruined Shane's mood!The manager pursed his lips, not daring to u
"Your matters are important too." Natalie insisted and took the initiative to grab Henry's hand.Then, she playfully coaxed Henry and employed a tone of voice she rarely used, saying, "Come on, let's get started. The sooner we finish the massage, the sooner we can rest. Do you want me to rest early or not?" Henry complied, unable to resist Natalie's persuasion. "Just don't tire yourself out, okay?" he said.So, it appeared that such an approach was indeed effective on men. Otherwise, Henry wouldn't have agreed so readily."Alright!" Natalie nodded enthusiastically, her spirits evidently lifted.The doctor had assured them that as long as Natalie's body temperature was gradually restored, there wasn't much to be concerned about.But just as Henry was about to push himself up, he paused and double-checked with Natalie, asking, "Do you really need to do this?""Of course! Stop dawdling! Hurry up and lie down!" Natalie urged.Despite having endured a harrowing ordeal that day, she
A crowd of onlookers surrounded the scene.Natalie immediately spotted Yvonne among the crowd and quickly pushed Henry's wheelchair toward her."Mom…" Natalie called out softly.Her arrival caught the attention of Hugo and Chloe who were nearby as well.After losing their only son, they were understandably in tears.Hugo momentarily ceased his grieving and furiously approached Natalie.He then pointed at her and accused her, saying, "It's all because of you! If it weren't for meddling in your affairs, Jackson would've never gotten killed! "Give me back my son! Give me back my son!"Hugo was close to hysterical, and his voice nearly broke as he roared at Natalie."Sir, the exact cause of your son's death still needs to be determined by the police. Let's not jump to conclusions and label it as murder," an officer nearby cautiously advised.But Hugo was beyond reasoning at that moment and loudly retorted, "What else could it be if not murder? My son's been afraid of water since
"Mom…" Natalie could only gently wrap her arm around Yvonne's shoulder, offering her some comfort in the quiet.Any other words, even if spoken, would seem to fall short in comparison.Yvonne lifted her head and blinked several times, as if she was trying to force the tears back.After a moment, she appeared to regain some semblance of control over her emotions and spoke again, "Jackson's body was sent for an autopsy. The police also checked his phone, but it had fallen into the river and wouldn't turn on anymore, so that clue has turned cold."Otherwise, they could have checked to see if Jackson had received any calls from anyone.That could have been a clue."Mom, given what's happened, all you can do is to properly grieve and wait for the police to issue a statement," Henry consoled Yvonne.Yvonne raised her hand and wiped her wet face again. She nodded slightly, saying, "It's just that I received this news so suddenly that I find myself somewhat unable to accept it."Even i
Cesar's heart momentarily skipped a beat, but he managed to conceal his emotions. With a light and breezy smile, he placed a cup of coffee in front of Henry. "Mr. Chase, please enjoy the coffee."Then, he inquired, "What would you like to inquire about, Mr. Chase?""Why did you take my wife to that vacant lot alone that day, Mr. Cesar?" Henry picked up the cup and took a sip of the coffee.He then looked up at Cesar again with a friendly gaze, as if the topic they were discussing was nothing unusual.Of course, Cesar had his explanation at the ready too."Actually, I've been considering designing a villa myself, so I took Mrs. Chase there.""But your explanation seems to differ from what my wife told me, Mr. Cesar." Henry distinctly recalled that Natalie had informed him of Cesar mentioning Shane having something to tell her, and that was why she'd gone with him.Cesar certainly remembered what he had told Natalie, but he was also afraid that they would ask Shane about it too.
Witnessing Shirley in such a state only deepened Harry's distress, and he simply didn't dare to tell her the truth, let alone show her the photos.That would be too cruel of him! Unbearably cruel!"Shirley, please, just hear me out for a moment…" Harry said, intending to offer her some comfort.But Shirley abruptly pushed him away as her eyes reddened. "Was Luke kidnapped? He was taken away, wasn't he?"Before Harry could respond, Shirley collapsed and cradled her head in utter despair. "I knew it… It wasn't a dream. It was real… Luke was really taken away!""Shirley…" Harry had barely reached out to touch Shirley's hand when she darted toward the front door."I need to find Luke! I have to bring my son back!""Shirley, don't do this!" Harry pursued her, but he received a sharp slap across his cheek when he grasped Shirley's arm."I'm going to find my son. What does that have to do with you? Why are you stopping me? No one should interfere!" Shirley's eyes blazed with a fierc