"Yes. If you look at it another way, it’s not all bad if he picks up his pace. At least we’ll be able to solve it as soon as possible and not have to worry constantly.”I went through too many similar things in the past. I gradually began to feel that things would sort themselves out sooner or later, so why delay again and again? It was a good thing to be able to resolve them earlier.Theo seemed to understand what I meant and nodded. "Okay, we’ll go with your idea.”I knew he must have tried his best to convince himself to answer me like this. I took his arm and leaned against his shoulder. "The reason why I can be so assured is that I believe in you. I believe you’ll make sure that I’m fine.”"Definitely." Theo squeezed my hand and planted a light kiss on my hairline.I did not want to worry Shannon and Marius, so I told them the results of my discussion with Theo. Marius did not say anything, and although Shannon felt that it was tricky, she still supported my decision. "I’ll g
I listened to Marius and did not go to the funeral. I still saw photos from Silas’ funeral over the news.Through the photos, I saw Sylvester's expression to be as calm as water like the kind that came after a deep pain. However, I did not see Rooney."Strictly speaking, Rooney is not a member of the Yard family, so there’s no issue with her being absent," Theo saw my doubts and said."I know. It's just a little weird." I put down my phone and leaned back on the sofa with Theo. "I wonder if it’s true that Sylvester wants to harm me.”Theo wrapped an arm around my shoulder and patted it a few times. "What Marius said also makes sense. It's better that you don’t go.”Suddenly, the phone rang.I glanced at the screen and saw Sylvester's name floating on it. I glanced at Theo and he nodded, signaling me to answer."You didn't come for the funeral. Silas left a few things for you. Come if you want." I could not decipher any other emotion from Syvlvester’s tone. It was indifferent, co
Suddenly, Sylvester's calm gaze wavered. His eyes narrowed slightly as if he was hiding several sharp weapons behind them.Seeing this sudden change in expression, Theo protected me behind him. "You didn't read the contents inside?”The corners of his mouth were in a slight hook, and he looked up again with deep resentment in his deep eyes. "I had planned on giving you the chance to leave at first, but it's a pity the old fox Silas never believed me even up till his death.”The evil aura emanating from Sylvester's body made my spine chill, especially the moment he mentioned Silas'name. It felt like demons had emerged from hell. It was suffocating.My mind suddenly crackled like a movie as it replayed a plot from the past. I could not help but ask, "Did Silas really go abroad?"Sylvester likely did not expect this as shock filled his gaze that was on me. He immediately smiled a second later. "You’re quite smart."He confirmed my thoughts.Silas never left the country.“You kille
My mind was still a fog. "Just what is going on?”I heard a laugh again. It was from Sylvester.His smiling gaze was directed at me, and the smile on his lips seemed to be mocking me. "Seeing that neither of you will be leaving the gates of Yard Mansion today, I’ll let you leave with a clear understanding of this world.”"What do you mean?!" My complexion suddenly changed."The gates closed the moment we stepped into Yard Mansion. Even if we can escape this room, we can't escape the mansion," Theo said to me after coming to a realization.“Did you just think about it now? It's too late, President Grant," Sylvester snorted coldly. He then clapped his hands and several men in black immediately poured in from behind us to surround us.Theo looked calm as he stood in front of me, shielding me. "You think too highly of us, President Yard. You prepared so many people just for the two of us.”Hearing Theo's words, Sylvester replied, “When my opponent is President Grant, I can’t be too
I did not expect Sylvester to have come up with so many plans every step of the way.Before I could say anything, Sylvester continued, "When I learned that Wanda had no intention of returning to the Yards, I planned to let her go. Since she wouldn’t be coming back, she would be of no threat to me. So, I temporarily canceled the plan to harm you."Sylvester looked at me with eyes containing so many things that it gave me goosebumps."I didn't show up again. I wanted to rely on Nibel to defeat you so that Yard Group could also shine in the light a bit, but I didn't expect him to fail. You truly are worthy of your reputation as a business legend, President Grant." Sylvester was smiling when he said this. He seemed to really admire Theo."Wanda doesn’t want to come back to the family, but Silas didn’t give up on leaving the properties to her. That’s why your murderous intentions have risen again," Theo said slowly. No one could tell the slightest nervousness from him.Sylvester nodded
Sylvester cast Theo an appreciative look again. "I didn't expect you to be able to be so calm at the moment of life and death, President Grant. You truly are Theo Grant. You’re right. Roo discovered my plan. She didn’t want Wanda to get hurt, and she also didn't want me to become a murderer. So, I lied to her. I told her that I would give up the plan and that I would let Wanda go. I locked her in the house. I also wanted to prevent her from looking for you and letting you know of my plan, but I didn't expect her to actually manage to send out multiple messages before I placed a shield. All of you found out except for Wanda.”"Why would she have the numbers of those close to me?""Roo found them from Silas' number book. Silas had looked for the contact information of everyone around you. Roo knew I bugged your phone and knew that I would know that she sent you a message the moment she did. Even if she told you not to come to the funeral, I’d still have the opportunity to bring you to
Rooney's gaze on Sylvester was filled with disappointment. "I thought you were a hero when you saved me. How could you hurt someone else now?" Sylvester pressed his hands on Rooney's shoulder. "Roo, listen to me. I'm doing all this for you, not for me. If Silas lived, there would've been a chance that you'd find out about it. I can't guarantee that the beastly old fox won't covet you again. He can only die. Yard Group can’t fall into Wanda's hands. If it does, I’ll have nothing. We will have nothing."I'm willing to be with you even if you have nothing," Rooney choked up.This sentence silenced Sylvester. He lowered his head and looked like he was in thought. I looked at Theo. What Sylvester did was wrong, but even the most hateful person had their pitiful side. No one could empathize with the suffering he had gone through. "Sylvester, what you did is wrong. I recorded it all just now. You won't be able to escape." Marius appeared at the door while waving his phone in his han
Marius was unconscious the entire journey as we rushed to the hospital.I was devastated as I looked at the knife in his chest. I could not say anything. I only knew that tears were streaming down my face non-stop.Theo was at the side comforting me, but I could also see the deep pain on his face. The road to the hospital had never felt so long even when the ambulance was able to shuffle through traffic simply.Why were we not there yet? Why? Marius had to hold on!I looked down at Marius who was unconscious.I always thought he was too noisy, but now that he was quiet, I hoped he would just keep the racket up.We finally arrived at the hospital.Marius was sent to the operating room. My heart felt like it was on needles as I looked at the light at the top.Unable to sit still, I paced back and forth in the hallway."Heaven helps the worthy. He'll be fine," Theo comforted me softly with an arm wrapped around my shoulders.I raised my head to look at him, my tears still flow