Daphne'S POV"I'll kill you, you bastard! I won't let you touch her again."Asher punched Martin hard while I hugged my legs, trembling. I didn't expect that Asher would arrive when I was about to die. I thought I would never see him again.Martin shouted for Asher to stop. The more he pleaded, the more frantic Asher became. Asher's face turned red, with veins protruding on his forehead. He had never been like this before. Asher's hands kept clenching, and his fists kept pounding Martin's face. I could only cry and hope Asher didn't kill Martin or he'd be in trouble.Martin was bleeding profusely. His temples and nose kept bleeding. His face was battered and swollen from Asher's punches. He could no longer get up and move.Asher stopped. He kicked Martin in the stomach once more and made Martin groan. Asher looked at me and said, "I'm calling the police."Asher's voice was very flat and cold. He kicked Martin in the stomach again as if he wasn't satisfied after beating him so hard.I

Asher's POV"I understand that you don't want to worry your father, but this is all for your good and ours. We don't know what will happen in the future. It might not be Martin who messes up again, but it could be his parents or his girlfriend, Caroline. Daphne, I'm just worried about you. I hope you understand my decision."Daphne hesitated. She seemed to be thinking about something and was worried about it. I waited for Daphne to give her decision. I didn't want her to rush into a decision."I'll wait until you agree. You'd better think it over."I said hopefully. All for her and for her sake, too.Daphne took my hand and said with trembling lips. "Okay. You can explain to my father. But tell him not to blame me for choosing the wrong partner."Daphne seemed anxious that her father would curse Martin severely. We both knew how tough and unbeatable Mr. Zannelith was. The old man would have been hurt to know that his favorite daughter had been almost raped and murdered. But I was rel

Asher's POV"Come on, Asher. Let's get ready to meet that rancid bastard. I can't wait to teach him a lesson. I'll make sure he never forgets this for the rest of his life." Joan was in high spirits as she descended the stairs. She entered her car with a flourish. The man didn't usually behave like this. The Joan I knew was an iron-fisted and cold-hearted businessman. But when it came to his daughter, he was unforgiving. Typical of a true father.We didn't go with a private driver. It was just me and Joan. This time, I drove and she sat beside me. Joan seemed to be thinking about something. Her forehead was folded.Half an hour later, we arrived at the prison in the center of the city. Joan got out impatiently as soon as I parked my car.I immediately got out and followed Joan, who took long strides. Some of the warders who passed us looked down. Everyone knew who Joan was and how much influence she had in this town. Joan continued walking down the hallway and stopped at the far end w

Daphne's POVDad really enjoyed his breakfast. It's been a long time since I've seen him at home in a situation like this. Father spooned his food with gusto. He was smiling."It's been a long time since I've eaten porridge like this. It reminds me of the sweet memories of this house." Father looked at me with a smile."Of course, Mr. Joan. This porridge is a recipe from your late wife's cookbook." The cook leaned on the edge of the stove with a satisfied face."Yes. You're right, Madison. All your cooking reminds me of my late wife, and it makes me feel like I'm really home."You were always enthusiastic whenever the conversation turned to my late mother. Dad always loved mom. That's why he never remarried. Father went back to enjoying his breakfast, and he mumbled his satisfaction with this morning's meal. Father saw me, and I waited. He must have something to say."I think you should stop pretending ...." Father said carefully.I understood what he meant. I knew that one day, my

Daphne's POVI was so happy that Sherley was paying so much attention to me. She even gasped when she saw the bruise on my temple. "Tell me who it is, Daphne.""I'll tell you at lunchtime. You'd better go back to your place first. I want to finish my work." Sherley nodded and left. I went back to my can-do attitude and became the quiet, professional person I had always been.I delivered the file Max handed me and behaved as usual. But the whispers around are unavoidable. Anna and her gang confront me in the restroom when I want to do my makeup."So... where have you been for the past five days?" Anna asked sarcastically. After Caroline's cover was blown, she was still being arrogant and mean to me. Sherley had once told me that Anna didn't like seeing other people happy, and she hated people with bad luck. She would hate them to the core."None of your business, Anna." I pushed Anna, who was blocking my way."How arrogant of you, Daphne. Just because you're our boss's girlfriend, you