Trying to catch her breath, Hazel sat in the living room, her heart racing. She still couldn't believe she made it out alive, and by home to her family for some hours, she thought she would not see them again, but she had made it out alive, a feat she had doubted impossible just hours ago. The fear that had gripped her—the terror that had coursed through her veins—began to ebb away as she could now smile a little and was replaced by an overwhelming sense of relief.Her eyes filled with tears that ran down her cheeks. She was still living.At that moment, the sound of small, hurried footsteps echoed through the leaving. Turning around, everyone saw that it was ivy. She came running towards her mother, her tiny feet pattering on the wooden floor.“Mommy, mommy, mommy!” Ivy's voice was a mixture of joy and desperation. Seeing her mother and father back home made her even happier.The sound ivy was making made Hazel's heartstrings sore. She was glad she could see her little princess agai

Robert's car stopped as he swiftly stood outside Marcus's house, his expression tense. He had just called Marcus, and the young master was shocked by his sudden voice. He could tell he wasn't expecting his call.Marcus had always trusted Robert, but hearing that he was right outside his door was unexpected and strange, and he could remember that he had not told anyone about his house location; however, that wasn't the case. Marcus knew that if Robert had come all this way to see him, it must be something significant, and he was sure that was the case.Robert didn't hear from Marcus; he repeated it again.“Young master, I'm in front of your house. Please come out; I have something very important to say to you.”Robert said it again.At that moment, Marcus's face showed a mixture of surprise and concern. He hadn't anticipated this visit and was already wondering what could be so urgent that made Robert come all the way here to talk to him. It might be what he was thinking, but noneth

Marcus stood with a measured calmness on his face; he couldn't allow any sign of anger to be written on his face before Robert would start thinking of something else, which he didn't want. His eyes fixed on Robert, careful not to betray his inner turmoil and give him the impression he knew something. He didn't want Robert to catch even a hint of suspicion. Marcus believed Ivy; he was certain that Robert was the mastermind behind the series of unfortunate events. The pieces were falling into place now, and the full picture was becoming painfully clear, but he still needed to get the final confirmation.As Marcus's gaze remained on Robert, his mind began to wander, sifting through the memories of the past few months. He recalled how Marilyn had been caught in a whirlwind of trouble, always seemingly coincidental but now evidently orchestrated.Robert had always been around, pretending to be busy with other matters, yet his actions were superficial, a cover for his true intentions.

Robert ended the call with a sense of finality. His eyes became even more menacing, knowing he needed to act fast immediately. There was no more time to waste; his plans were in motion now, and he can't delay because, sooner or later, Marcus was going to know about Marilyn, which he was going use and hurt him. After all, he can't allow someone to mistreat his daughter. When he heard the news about the warehouse being exploded, he thought he had lost her, but unfortunately for him, she was still alive and safe, which meant his plans were still in motion and there was no turning back.He can't hide behind a mask any longer; the time for action had arrived, and he was going to make good use of it without taking twice the fool is going to pay.Robert was dropping the phone when, immediately, a sleek Mercedes bus parked in front of his car. He emerged from his vehicle with a mask concealing his face, as did the appearance of the ten strong-looking men who descended from the bus. Together

As Marcus stepped out of the sleek, black car, his face was a mask of determination and suspicion; all in one, he was determined to find out the truth and everyone behind everything that had been happening. His dark eyes scanned the surroundings with a penetrating gaze, leaving no detail unchecked. He cannot make any mistake in this kind of situation when he knows he is here all alone and has not fully trusted Zachary and Tyler just yet. He couldn't afford to waste any more time. He had to ensure this wasn't another trap set by Zachary and Tyler. Despite the lingering doubts, something told him Robert was the true betrayer. His instincts tell him both Zachary and Tyler are loyal, but Robert's involvement is undeniable; he's the one behind everything. Ivy just confirmed it. He would have brought Ivy here to confirm both Zachary and Tyler, but that is not even possible because Tyler already knows about Ivy, which was bad for him, so it's best she stays at home and stays out of this