Nora rushed to Alison's house, looking very anxious. Although her body was still trembling from her earlier fainting spell, and she hadn't eaten since waking up from her stupor, her determination to see Alison made her forget about her own health. The anxiety of his family going bankrupt outweighed his fear of getting sick. His pain and fatigue were overridden by a strong impulse to make things right. Arriving in front of Alison's house, the driver opened the car door, and Nora got out with the help of her two bodyguards. In her old age, Nora was already having trouble walking. She had to be helped. She has grandchildren, a sign of her age.Vivian immediately greeted Nora and helped her walk once in front of Alison's house. She explained in a disappointed tone that the house looked empty. "We knocked repeatedly, even peered through the glass, but there was no answer," Vivian said, her face showing desperation.Nora felt deep disappointment and frustration but didn't know how to expre
Nora had originally intended to let Vivian and George handle the situation, but seeing their helplessness, she finally made another decision. She stepped forward, stood before them, and faced Carson with the determination to protect her granddaughter."Grandma," Alison greeted softly.Nora didn't answer immediately, just stood still for a few seconds with a blank stare. Slowly, she sighed, trying to compose herself. Her smile seemed forced, but there was sincerity behind it. "I'm sorry," she said tremblingly, bowing slightly. "I made a big mistake in expelling your family. I wasn't thinking clearly at the time, just getting carried away with my emotions. I had no intention of hurting you. You are still part of our family, and I know an apology will not be enough."With a heavy heart. "I want to make amends, whatever I can do. I know it won't erase all wounds, but I will do whatever it takes to mend this relationship."There were a few tears in Nora's eyes, depicting deep regret, but
Nora felt squeezed into a difficult situation. She knelt before Carson and Alison, her face contorted with shame and anger. Although her displeased expression was evident, she still forced herself to bow to save her family and company from bankruptcy. Tears almost dripped from the corners of her eyes, indicating how difficult this decision was.Vivian and George, who saw the scene, could not contain their shock. Their eyes widened, and their faces turned reddish with anger. Vivian stood up with a trembling body, her hands clenched tightly. "What are you doing, huh?" her voice trembled with emotion. "This is a great insult to grandmother. Where is your conscience?" The veins on his forehead thickened.George could not contain the anger bubbling up inside him. His steps were fast and vigorous towards Carson, but he remembered the incident earlier. He changed his destination and looked at Alison, annoyed and angry. "Alison, you really have no gratitude," George quipped in an almost screa
Vivian and George looked surprised at Carson's request. "A hundred times?" Vivian asked, her voice trembling with disbelief.George could only stare at Carson with wide-open eyes, incredulous at the punishment that seemed so unfair to them. It was too much, in their opinion. They felt angry and confused. It seemed impossible that they should be punished in such a way just because of a bit of anger. They had only yelled at Alison a little. Just a little, they thought.Vivian turned to Nora, hoping she would help them out of this situation. "Grandma, help us!" she said in a pleading tone.However, Nora was silent, her gaze blank and showing no hint of compassion. She clearly had no intention of blocking Carson's request. Nora realised this was the last chance to make things right for their company. If Carson or Alison got annoyed now, they might not get this chance again."Do it!" snapped Carson in a stern tone. His voice was full of authority and frightening indifference. The cold, int
As Alison had promised, she prepared to go to the contract signing for the general's project. When Alison opened the door of her house, Vivian was already waiting in front with a very friendly smile. Nimbly, Vivian opened the car door for Alison."Please come in," Vivian said softly and respectfully.Alison glanced back hesitantly. Paula stood in the doorway, her face displaying a mixture of worry and hope. After a few seconds, Paula nodded slowly, allowing Alison to leave with Vivian."Be careful," Paula said, her voice faltering with anxiety.Alison nodded and let out a long breath before stepping into the car. As the car drove away from the house, Alison felt awkward. This was her first time sitting in a car with Vivian without any other family members.Sitting in the driver's seat, Vivian smiled genuinely at Alison through the rearview mirror. Her voice was soft as if she wanted to relieve the tension in the car."Thank you for helping us. You're really a lifesaver for us. It's al
Alison was terrified. She was filled with an overwhelming feeling of anxiety. She woke up with everything she had. She was about to leave to check on her daughter, but suddenly Vivian stopped her. Vivian was smiling broadly.Vivian slapped Alison hard. She looked at Alison with eyes that burned with hatred."The pain of this slap is nothing compared to what we can do to your daughter," Vivian said in a threatening voice. "Hurry home and see if she's still safe or not. If not, it's all because of your stupidity."Still shocked and in pain, Alison stared at Vivian with a desperate look. "What did you do to my daughter?" she asked in a trembling voice, filled with deep anxiety.Vivian only smiled sarcastically. "I won't tell you. Hurry home and check for yourself. If anything bad happens, just remember that this results from your stupid decision."Alison ran, ignoring the pain of the slap. All she could think about was her partner, Charlotte. "Lotte, you have to be okay. Please," Alison
Carson froze, hands clenched tightly into fists. Anger burned inside him after finding his son kidnapped for the second time. Previously, the culprits were Sergio and his family. But this time, he was sure it wasn't them. There were only two possibilities in her mind. The first was her uncle Marlo or Alison's grandmother, Nora."It must be one of them," Carson thought with tension and anger.On the other hand, Alison looked very panicked, her face pale and frightened. The trauma of the previous kidnapping was still with her, and she couldn't imagine her daughter having to go through the same thing again."We don't have that much money," Alison said in a shaky voice, trying to explain the situation.The caller didn't give her a chance to negotiate. "Don't think I'm stupid. I know very well that you guys had a grand wedding celebration in the biggest building in Springvale. That party obviously required a lot of money. If you can afford to spend that much on such an event, you must have
The kidnappers burst out laughing, the satisfaction evident on their faces. Their success in threatening Alison was the first step of their grand plan - however, they knew it was only the beginning. Their job was to blackmail Alison as much as possible, and if necessary, they wouldn't hesitate to torture Charlotte to get her to do what they wanted. "It seems so easy to get this much money," one of the kidnappers said with a big laugh. His voice echoed in the dark, smoke-filled room. His friends joined in the laughter, their eyes shining with pleasure."100 million dollars, that's a lot of money. We can live comfortably without having to work for the next few years," he continued, his eyes twinkling at the thought of a new life of luxury. "With that much money, I can sleep with several women simultaneously. They'll be the fulfillment of my lust. Just thinking about it makes me lustful.""You're always like that. You pervert," his partner complained.The kidnapper shrugged his shoulde