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River paid the final renovation fees and took the keys from Bryce.
After Bryce left, River stared at the villa and said, “Please give me some time to check out the house.” Scott nodded.
River walked toward the villa.
She saw the password lock on the door, held out her hand, and typed in her birth date without any hesitation.
The door opened with a click.
River bit her lower lip tightly to suppress her emotions as she opened the door.
The warm decor came into her view as soon as the door opened.
All the rooms on the first floor were combined, creating a large living space.
Liora’s favorite plush toys decorated the corner of the living space, as well as a well-placed sofa and decorations.
The image of Liora holding Tyler and Axel’s hands, playing joyously in the living room, flooded River’s mind.
Once, she would sit on the sofa with Noah, observing the children with faint smiles on their faces.
What was meant to be wonderful had now transformed into nothingness.
Her heart wrenched in pain, and she propped herself against the wall, slowly dropping to her knees and clutching her chest.
She couldn’t hold back the breakdown.
River thought, ‘Noah…where are you? Are you going to abandon the house you designed? Are your promises no longer valid? Will you come back?” Outside the villa.
Scott’s gaze dimmed when he heard River crying.
Elvira witnessed his change of mood.
She thought about it and said, “Mr.
Hendrix, emotions can be addictive.
It’s hard to break free once you’re hooked.” “Elvira, do you think I can’t discern the meaning behind your words?” Scott asked.
Elvira hastily lowered her head. “I just want to say, don’t let yourself stray down the wrong path because of a woman.” Scott clutched Elvira by her throat just as her voice faded. He tightened his grip constantly, his eyes cold.
He then asked calmly, “Should I thank you for your reminder?” Elvira turned pale in fear. “I won’t do it… again, Mr. Hendrix.” Scott loosened his grip over Elvira’s neck and told the bodyguard behind him, “Amputate her finger!” Elvira’s pupils constricted in fear. ‘Is Mr. Hendrix really treating me with such cruelty despite my loyalty because of that woman?” Elvira hesitated to voice her dissatisfaction, fully aware that her survival depended on Scott’s whims.
She glared at the villa where River was with hostility as the bodyguard approached, thinking, ‘It’s all her fault! I wouldn’t be losing a finger if not for her! She will pay for this eventually! River sensed intense resentment as soon as she returned home from the neighboring villa.
Looking over, she noticed Elvira standing behind Scott, her face ghastly pale and her bloodshot eyes leering at her.
River’s gaze landed on Elvira’s left hand, which was wrapped in a blood- stained bandage. She watched for a few seconds before she was about to head upstairs.
All of a sudden, Scott spoke.
“River.” River stopped walking and waited for Scott to continue his speech.
“I will post Elvira at the villa and hire a caregiver to take care of your daily needs,” he stated.
River sneered and turned to look at him. “How long are you planning to keep me captive?” “I never intended to keep you captive.
If you want to go out, get Elvira to come with you,” Scott said.
River scoffed. “To keep watch on me, isn’t it? I’m no different from a prisoner to you.” Scott said, “Not really. I’m only concerned for your safety.” “You don’t have the right to say that as someone who wants me dead!” River turned and walked upstairs upon saying that.
As soon as she entered the room, she smelled a familiar scent—it was Noah’s unique cedar scent.
River walked into the dressing room, where Noah’s clothes still hung neatly, and brushed them gently.
River thought, ‘He’s going to turn up, right?”
After a while, River walked out of the bedroom and looked at the : . . ) opposite room with sorrow in her eyes.
She thought about how she had not managed to attend Kenny’s funeral, so she wanted to visit his grave tomorrow.
River was preparing to enter Kenny’s room when she heard soft conversational voices coming from the stairway.
“Mr. Hendrix, it’s been done. Ms.
Miller will be released from the police station tomorrow.” River froze upon hearing the bodyguard’s remark. If she was not mistaken, the bodyguard was referring to Azure.
River thought, ‘Scott is trying to get Azure released? Why? Paige has never done anything to hurt Scott. Why is he targeting her as well?’ River was blinded by rage and could not refrain from heading downstairs.
She heard someone coming up the stairs just as she took the first step down.
River watched Elvira coldly. “You’re not supposed to come up here!” Elvira walked closer to River. “Did you overhear the bodyguard’s conversation?” “So what if I did?” River asked.
Elvira approached River and fixed her turquoise eyes on her.
“This is Mr. Hendrix’s personal affair.
If you dare to make any inappropriate moves, I won’t hesitate to kill you!” River sneered. “Kill me? Did Scott give you the order to do so?” Elvira said, “I can kill you without anyone’s notice.” River was fearless. “Is that so? Scott killed a bodyguard as if he were an animal just because he spoke harshly to me. If you dare to kill me and Scott learns about it, you have to consider how miserable your own fate might be.” Elvira could not help recalling Scott’s methods upon hearing that. She felt a shiver down her spine and the sharp pain radiating from her amputation wound.
Elvira’s face turned ghastly pale gradually.
Noticing Elvira’s silence, River was even more convinced of her speculation.
Elvira was scared of Scott.
She said, “Make way!” Elvira gnashed her teeth. “Don’t think that you can rely on Mr. Hendrix’s favoritism—” “You’re just a subordinate, not worthy of challenging me!” River reminded sternly.
Upon saying that, she shoved away Elvira and walked downstairs.
The hatred in Elvira’s eyes grew as she gazed after River’s departing silhouette.
Elvira thought, ‘Twon’t tolerate a woman who disrupts Mr. Hendrix’s work in addition to humiliating me! I have to figure out a way to make River suffer so much she’ll wish she’s dead!”
River spotted Scott walking out of the villa when she got downstairs.
“Hold on,” River said coldly.
Scott stopped walking and turned to look at her. “What’s going on?” River’s attention momentarily wavered as she gazed at Scott’s handsome face. In that fleeting moment, it seemed as if he was the same person she once knew, a close friend with whom she shared everything.
However, recent events had irrevocably altered that connection.
Fists clenched, River asked, “Why are you saving Azure?” :
| Scott met her eyes. “River, I have responsibilities that I must fulfill.” “Azure is the one who harmed Paige! Do you really have to add more pain to Paige’s suffering?” “”River, I can’t control other people’s feelings. I know that I must save those who are beneficial to me,” Scott said nonchalantly.
River sneered. “In that case, are you keeping me alive because you think I’ll be useful to you?” Scott’s gaze dimmed.
Frankly, he was unsure of that.
He turned and left the villa, not answering River’s question.
River returned to the room and informed Alex about the incident.
Alex was livid upon seeing River’s Lexis He wanted to call River, but Lucas anxiously stopped him. “Have you lost your mind for wanting to call River?” Alex was furious. “I need to find out the situation soon! Azure can’t be released! Absolutely not!” “Do you get a say in that?” Lucas continued. “I’m sure he has connections with the police since he can do that so easily! If you really don’t want Azure to walk free, do as Noah told you previously!” Alex looked at Lucas in shock. “You mean to talk to my parents?”
Lucas nodded. “Talk to your father before Azure is released.” Alex gnashed his teeth. “They may not necessarily agree to it, though!” “How will you know if you don’t try? Let’s go. I’ll come with you to offer my support, okay?” Lucas offered.
Alex kept quiet briefly before nodding.
At 2:00 p.m., Alex and Lucas arrived at the Price estate, where they encountered Franklin, who was just returning home.
Franklin glanced at them and sighed.
“Is there still no information on Noah?” Lucas looked at Alex, who nodded.
SN 719 BONUS “Yes, Father. I have something to talk to you about.” Franklin beckoned Alex and Lucas to sit on the sofa, ordering the maid to serve drinks before saying, “Go ahead and tell me about it.” “It’s about the Millers,” Alex began, clenching his fists anxiously.
“I know about the incident,” Franklin calmly replied.
Alex looked at Franklin in shock.
“What do you mean by you know about the incident?” Franklin darted him a look. “I know Azure hamed Paige, infecting her with AIDS, which led to the termination of her pregnancy.” Alex felt the urge to cry as soon as the incident was mentioned. His arms were I crossed so tightly that his veins bulged.
He suppressed his emotions with great effort before saying, “Father, the person who caused Noah’s death is going to release Azure from prison.” “It’s none of our business,” Franklin remarked, sipping the coffee the maid had prepared.
“How is it none of our business? My child is dead because of her!” Alex exclaimed, losing composure.
Franklin looked at Alex. “How can you prove that it was your child and our grandchild? Aside from whether you have the evidence to prove that, do you still want to be with Paige now that she has contracted AIDS?” “Yes! Paige is the only one I love anyhow!” Alex declared with k determination.
Franklin’s expression soured. “Boyou even grasp the nonsense you’re spewing?” “This isn’t nonsense! Paige wouldn’t be in this situation if it weren’t for me! I’won’t abandon her under any circumstances!” Alex declared earnestly.
Franklin regarded him sternly. “Do you comprehend the consequences of persisting in this?” “If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be here discussing it with you today!” Alex retorted.
Franklin looked at Alex with disappointment. “Are you willing to sacrifice your health for a SV T19 BONUS woman?” “People deeply in love are willing to share joys and sorrows!” Alex asserted solemnly. | Franklin countered, “You may think that way, but are you aware of the girl’s thoughts?” At that point, Alex fell silent.
Franklin sneered. “Paige has more self-awareness than you do!” “Twon’t be heartless! She can choose not to reconcile with me, but I won’t abandon her because of this!” Alex insisted.
Franklin remarked, “So, you’re going to emotionally blackmail her and make her live in guilt for the rest of her life?” |
Lucas was stunned upon hearing that.
There seemed to be no room for rebuttal to that statement, andit sounded like it might be the case.
Lucas looked at Alex with concern, thinking, ‘It’s over…” Franklin put down his mug and remarked, “It has been some time since the girl left, right?” Alex remained silent.
Franklin continued. “I admire the girl’s courage and determination. Even after getting harmed by Azure because of you, she never intended to involve you in her troubles. You should also respect her wishes, right?” Alex clenched his fists tightly and said, “I’m just here to talk about Azure today!”
Sey 719 BONUS “Are you willing to ￡0 against the Millers? Do you comprehend the Millers’ standing in Novamere?” Franklin asked.
“Tam aware, but does that imply we should allow the culprit to go free?” Alex retorted.
Franklin’s expression turned solemn.
“Are you prepared to jeopardize the entire family because of this woman?” “It seems like you’re not inclined to assist me in dealing with Azure,” Alex expressed in disappointment.
Franklin stated, “I’m not so old that I can’t discern the importance of matters!” “Fine! If you don’t help, I’ll handle it myself!” Alex nodded vehemently in anger, standing up and walking out.
Lucas quickly followed suit, bidding farewell to Franklin before catching up with Alex. They entered the car, and Lucas started the engine. “Arguing with your father like this won’t be helpful.” “What should I do then? You’ve seen his stance! He constantly uses Paige’s opinion to suppress me, and I can’t counter it at all!” Alex exclaimed in agitation.
Lucas suggested, “I think you should try to gauge Paige’s opinion on the matter first.” “Am I supposed to anger her by saying Azure can’t be brought to justice?” Alex questioned.
Wy “VY BUNUS “No. Azure has already been detained once, so her release now is none of your concern. The issue is with Scott and not due to any lack of effort on your part. You need to understand this,” Lucas explained patiently.
Alex fell silent with a tense expression.
Lucas continued. “Even though you are the cause of this, Paige is the victim.
Asking for her input isn’t too much, right? If Paige wants to seek revenge, your role is to ensure her safety.” Alex frowned. “What do you think Scott’s motive is for saving Azure?” “I believe he wants to establish a connection with the Millers to strengthen his position in Novamere through them,” Lucas concluded. E.