That noon, right after the rain had just stopped, the sunbeams peeked through the leaves, shining into the small kitchen where Julie was having lunch. Her nanny, Mrs. Mary, was ladling porridge into Julie’s bowl while listening to the little girl talk about the painting she had made at school. Suddenly, the sound of an engine echoed from outside. Julie recognized that familiar sound, hastily jumping down from her high chair, her mouth still slightly smeared with porridge.“Miss Monica is back! Uncle Caesar, Aunt Leona are back!” Julie exclaimed, her eyes shining bright while Mrs. Mary hadn’t even had the chance to wipe her mouth. Julie rushed to the door, filled with excitement, eagerly expecting seeing her beloved friends again after a long day.But as the door opened, it wasn’t the joyful laughter that Julie usually heard. Instead, what met her eyes was a white ambulance parked right outside the door. Monica, Caesar, and Leona stepped out of the vehicle, their faces blurred, their e
Justin’s ancient house was built according to the blueprint of the genius designer Monroll. The grandiose corridors stretched deep, adorned with intricately carved patterns on each wall, each with its own meaning. The pathways and doorways all led to a small room.If it hadn’t been pre-show, no one would have been able to spot that secret room. The genius of the design had perfectly concealed the room. And there sat a figure, leisurely on the chair, swirling a glass of wine, gazing at the screen, like a deity above.He took a sip of wine, as if mourning his own death.No one else but Justin.Formerly, when designing this apartment, Justin never thought there would come a day he would use this room with such vengeful intentions. In fact, it was a surprise gift from Monroll, the designer, only revealed to him when everything was completed.They secretly installed the camera system everywhere, and this observation room was luxurious and provided flexibility for resting. One corner housed
Immersed in luxurious fantasies of future happiness, Katherine only realized after a while the unusual noise echoing from outside. She frowned, suspiciously approaching the restroom door. Somehow, an unknown force completely shattered the solemn silence of the funeral home. The clamor, the crying, the sound of vehicles, and the conversations she couldn’t quite make out suddenly erupted into a cacophony of noise.What had happened outside?At this moment, could someone still be seeking revenge to disrupt Justin’s funeral? The thought made Katherine tense. Regardless, she was still the one engaged to him, inevitably implicated... he was already dead. Why such a bother!Katherine bit her lip, intending to go outside to investigate. Her hand reached for the door handle but abruptly stopped, footsteps clearly approaching her direction.After a moment of thought, Katherine quickly entered the nearest restroom. The moment she closed the door tightly was also when someone entered. The footste
Katherine always believed herself to be intelligent, but she never imagined that she was just a puppet dancing before others. In the secret room with state-of-the-art equipment spanning every corner of the house, she couldn't escape Justin's watchful eyes. Unfortunately, everything Katherine had been through so far was exactly what Justin wanted.For someone as cunning as Katherine, from the moment she entered this house to enact her drama, he had the best surveillance. The bathroom was no exception. The presence of the police and the doctor was truly an unforeseen mishap for Justin, yet, these things were still within his control.Justin, therefore, adapted accordingly. He deliberately sent the maid into the bathroom to relay information, and also planted vague suspicions in Katherine's mind about her exposure. Regardless, she was guilty, and even the guilty startle at their faults. The torment of conscience would momentarily dull her mind.The girl just now was another mishap. When
“Julie! Do you understand what you are saying?!”Katherine gritted her voice, suppressing the anger rising in her heart. After all, everything she did was for little Julie. If her daughter didn't even accept her, what was the point of all those dirty deeds?It must be Monica, she must have injected these things into Julie's head, causing her to have those wrong thoughts. Monica is definitely trying to gradually distance Julie from her, and from there she will steal everything from her. Those friends of Justin's, after all, are only for the fortune he left behind!Katherine will definitely not let this happen!“Mom, go quickly... I want to go back to find you.”Katherine felt like she had a thousand words she wanted to say but ended up stuck in her throat. "Julie, you don't understand anything," Katherine spoke up, her voice cracking with anger, "That bitch… no, Monica shouldn't say things like that to you. You're too young to understand these things." . Monica is brainwashing and inje
After finishing speaking, Laramie took a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped clean the spot where Katherine had just touched, as if wanting to erase every trace of her from his life. That gesture made Katherine feel like she was being pushed out of his world. A blunt and painful rejection.Katherine stepped back, feeling overwhelmed with despair. All hopes that had been flickering within her now vanished, leaving only pain and loneliness.The sound of traffic echoed on the street, and the next words from Laramie’s handsome face couldn’t reach Katherine’s ears with any further impact. Confusion surged in her mind; the turmoil made it impossible for her to comprehend what was happening. All recent events seemed to spin out of control, leaving her feeling lost in a maze with no way out.It was in that moment that Kimmy, sitting beside Laramie, slowly took off her dark sunglasses and looked straight into Katherine’s eyes. “Katherine,” she called out softly yet seriously.Those words we
Kimmy was truly satisfied with the way she had disciplined the woman who had long been a thorn in her side. She shoved Katherine, causing her to fall onto the sidewalk, then looked at her with disdain before casually wiping her hands on a handkerchief, as if she had just brushed off some dirt. Without a word of farewell, Kimmy pressed a button, and the car’s glass door slowly closed, separating her from Katherine and the outside world.Kimmy turned to Laramie, both of them brimming with smugness and satisfaction. It was simple; they had achieved their goal with no effort, leaving the risks for their scapegoat to bear. Kimmy and Laramie believed everything had been resolved and Katherine was no longer a looming threat. They were about to leave, marking the end of a cruel plan they had carried out together.But just then, from the opposite direction, a convoy of supercars suddenly appeared, heading straight towards them, blocking their path forward. The dazzling headlights of the cars s
In the car, Julie continued to resist Kimmy's embrace. Each time she attempted to make contact, Julie recoiled further, seeking safety and escape from her. Katherine sat in silence, pained to see her daughter so fearful. She felt torn pushing Julie into Kimmy's hands, but the threat to her daughter's life compelled her to comply with Kimmy's orders.Elsewhere, Justin had left the control room, swiftly moving through the corridor leading to the armory and weaponry chamber. In this dim space, Justin quickly selected the specially designed armor for the most dangerous situations. The heavy, snug armor enveloped his body, its reassuring solidity providing a certain peace of mind. He equipped himself with modern combat gear, from a radio set and handguns to grenades and daggers. Each item he meticulously checked, ensuring they functioned well and were ready for use.Prepared, Justin swiftly descended into the garage, where various vehicles from ordinary to supercars were carefully stored.