"No. I meant a million dollars.""What? Come again?" The man raised his voice, attracting the attention of the people around them. "A million dollars. You'll get 200 thousand dollars as a referral fee. But if the person doesn't meet my requirements …"Before Tyrone could finish his sentence, the man suddenly grasped Tyrone's hand. With a gleam in his eyes, he asked, "What about me? Do you think I can play the part?" Tyrone's lips twitched. "I need the person's appearance to meet certain standards."The man took out a facial wipe from his pocket and scrubbed at his face, revealing a good-looking face. The difference was night and day. "What about now? Do I meet your requirements?" The man dropped his cold demeanor and was practically throwing himself at Tyrone. Tyrone pushed the man away with a darkened expression. He acted like he didn't know the man, which was the truth. They didn't know each other to begin with. But the man was set on getting the job. He pestered Tyrone
Things went more smoothly than Tyrone envisioned, but Maisey didn't share the sentiment. Why didn't Tyrone say everything at once? Why did he pause mid-sentence?She completely forgot that she had taken the contract and signed it without waiting for him to finish talking. "What's your account? I'll transfer the deposit." Maisey told him her account number. Tyrone smiled and took his phone out to transfer the money. Maisey soon received the notification that the money had been deposited into her account. "I think I won't be able to take on such an important mission," Maisey said as she gulped nervously. "Alright. You'll have to pay me ten times the amount we agreed on, as per the contract, which is ten million dollars. You can return the 200 thousand dollars first. Then, you can pay back the 9.8 million dollars when you get the money.""This is highway robbery! Aren't you afraid I'll tell your brother about your plan?"Tyrone shrugged nonchalantly. "Based on my understanding
"Do you know where he is?" Tyrone asked. The manager shook his head. "I don't know. I just work here. Why would I know the boss' whereabouts?""Is that so?" Tyrone nodded as he took out a phone.The manager looked at the phone in shock. It was his. He had it in his pocket. How did it appear in Tyrone's hands? He didn't even notice Tyrone getting close to him. "Mr. Hendrick, please return my phone to me." The manager approached Tyrone to try taking his phone back, but Tyrone moved away. The manager was surprised to find out that Tyrone had unlocked his phone. He didn't understand how Tyrone knew his password. Tyrone found Neal's number and made a call with the phone as the manager looked at him in shock. "Ann, I mean, Neal, I'm at your bar right now. Yeah, I'm alone. The wine we drank last time was pretty good. What? You want to buy me a drink? Sure."Tyrone hung up. He turned off the phone before throwing it to the manager. "Remember the wine we had last time? Bring out
Maisey slowed down and looked around. The lights were pretty. Was the gold wallpaper made with real gold? Neal was getting impatient in the bar. He wondered why Ewan wasn't back with someone yet. Tyrone sat in his chair calmly and sipped on the wine as Neal glared at him. Maisey finally walked in slowly. Neal smiled when he saw her. Even though she was short, she looked like a real man with her appearance and the way she walked. "Have you decided which arm you want to keep?" Neal asked in a sinister tone. Tyrone looked at Neal with a confused expression. "Have you got the million dollars ready?""Are you delusional? You've lost. A man just walked in." Tyrone looked at him with an amused expression. Neal's heart skipped a beat when he saw it. He felt like something was wrong. As expected, Maisey acted up when Neal said she was a man. She put her arms on her hips and said indignantly, "Look closely. I am a woman!" Maisey changed her voice back to a feminine tone from the
At night, Tyrone scrolled through the news on his phone with a contented smile. While what he did might not be able to dethrone Irvin, it was nonetheless enough to set Irvin back.And if Irvin couldn't handle this crisis, his company stock price would fall, too. When that happened, the board would put pressure on Irvin.And indeed, as Tyrone predicted, the stock price of Irvin's company fell by 3% on the third day. It might not seem a lot, but several hundred million evaporated due to the fall. The board demanded an explanation from Irvin. Irvin couldn't find Maisey, so he could only hold a press conference to explain in public.During the day of the conference, the press flooded the spacious conference hall inside Irvin's office building. Tyrone also joined in the fun because he knew something scandalous was about to happen.Entering the hall, Irvin's eyebrows perked up when he saw Tyrone. Tyrone's presence could only mean that something bad would happen soon. In fact, Irvin used
Maisey then coughed a few more times. Since her face was already pallid, Irvin's men believed that Maisey was sick. They let Maisey rest for half an hour. After that, they would take Maisey away by force.Maisey maintained her calm demeanor, but deep down, she was panicking. She prayed that Tyrone would arrive before Irvin's men took her away. If she was taken away, she might be slaughtered mercilessly. That said, Maisey wondered if Irvin was serious about the 20 million dollar deal."Uhm … Did Mr. Irvin truly say that he would pay me 20 million dollars?"The guard glanced at Maisey and answered, "Yes, he's a man of his word."Maisey turned hesitant. 20 million dollars! That was ten million more than what Tyrone had promised her. She could do so many things with the money. Plus, she wasn't the mastermind. All she had to do was snitch him out. Surely, Irvin wouldn't harm a vulnerable and innocent woman.Besides, she could always get that 20 million dollars from Irvin first. Then, s
Maisey sighed wistfully. Her python would have been as big as this anaconda if her family hadn't sold the pet shop off. Perhaps Maisey had this hurt look on her that made Irvin grow soft. He patted the anaconda's sleek head and instructed the guard next to him."Tell the chef to prepare a dinner for two."The guard was taken aback by Irvin's decision, but he complied nonetheless."I like spicy food. Please tell the chef to add extra chilis," Maisey demanded shamelessly.Irvin chuckled. "You sure are comfortable.""Self-care is important. When are you paying me? Once I have the money, I'll say whatever you want me to say." Maisey looked at Irvin with her big, round eyes.Irvin's heart skipped a beat when he met Maisey's gaze of sincerity. It was a strange feeling—after all, gone was the time Irvin pined for a romantic relationship. Now, he changed his girlfriends like he changed his clothes."Tell me what you know first.""Pay up first."Irvin glared at Maisey, but Maisey was u
Tyrone wasn't aware of what Iris was thinking, of course. Otherwise, he would never offer to give Iris a lift. Iris stayed in an old apartment hidden inside an alley. Tyrone's car couldn't fit, so he dropped Iris off at the alley's entrance."Take care," said Tyrone as Iris left his car.Iris nodded. She had hoped that Tyrone would make her stay and say something to her. When a man gave a woman a lift this late at night, something was bound to happen. But that wasn't Tyrone's intention at all. He didn't ask Iris to return as she walked further and further away.When Iris disappeared into the alley, Tyrone drove home.Meanwhile, poor Maisey was incarcerated in a room alongside the anaconda. After the lavish meal, Maisey thought that she would be released. However, Irvin stopped her and threw her into this room despite her protest.He said, "It's so late already. I can't possibly let you return home alone. Please stay."What nonsense! If Irvin truly wanted to let her go, he would h
The directors shuddered in fear. Tyrone looked like a devil straight from the pits of hell. Tyrone had realized something was wrong with these people long ago. There had been too many coincidences. Only someone from the inside could have known where Ysabella had been headed. Besides, Ysabella's investigation would have undoubtedly had a negative impact on their interests. The directors quickly confessed to being the ones who hired the kidnappers. Yet when they tried to call the kidnappers, no one picked up."Mr. Hendrick, we really don't know what's going on. The kidnappers aren't listening to us anymore." The man who had spoken up was shivering like a leaf. Tyrone's eyes darkened. Based on the footage of Ysabella's kidnapping, he could tell the kidnappers were highly trained. These directors weren't capable of hiring people like them. Tyrone ignored them and walked out. These people would pay for their actions. …Tyrone drove to York Residence. Louisa was still sitting
This way, Ysabella stood a higher chance of being discovered. Yet the kidnappers found Ysabella's phone. They grabbed it and tossed it away immediately. "Get inside!" The kidnappers pushed Ysabella into a black sedan.Then, Ysabella's face was shoved into a black bag. She couldn't see anything, and her hands were bound. She took several deep breaths while telling herself to calm down. She shouldn't do anything reckless now, or she might get herself killed."She's hot!" exclaimed one of the kidnappers in a perverted way."Keep it in your pants. She's not someone you can lay your fingers on," warned another kidnapper."I'm just saying. Geez." Nonetheless, Ysabella could feel a pair of creepy eyes scanning her body. She could only endure it silently. The kidnappers drove steadily on the road. After a long while, they arrived at their destination.Ysabella was forcefully dragged out of the sedan. Her nose picked up the scent of nature and poop. She deduced that she must have
But when she heard that Horatio and the others were fine, Maisey breathed a sigh of relief. She couldn't help but glance at Ysabella, whose features were truly exquisite and naturally beautiful. Up close, Ysabella's skin was flawless.Even though Maisey had already met Eve, she couldn't deny that Ysabella was indeed very beautiful. In fact, she was so beautiful that even as a woman, Maisey couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy."I'm sorry about earlier," Maisey said, gently touching her belly, which still had a noticeable bump. It gave her a slight sense of reassurance.Ysabella smiled. "It's okay. While your baby is holding on, it's crucial not to get too worked up and to avoid any strenuous activities."The most important thing is to maintain a healthy and pleasant state of mind. Otherwise, there might be risks for your baby."Maisey nodded hurriedly. "I'll make sure to do that.""That's good. I've already saved my number on your phone. Feel free to reach out to me if y
Later on, Irvin got dressed and patted Maisey, who lay on the bed with her eyes tightly closed."Stop playing dead. Wake up," he said.However, Maisey didn't wake up, and a faint scent of blood lingered in the air.A sense of unease crept into Irvin's heart. He hurriedly lifted Maisey, but she had lost consciousness.In that moment, Irvin genuinely felt fear gripping his heart, as if something very important was slipping away from him. He carried Maisey and rushed out of the room.Jeremy ran up quickly and asked, "Mr. Irvin, what's—""Get lost!" Irvin shouted as he carried Maisey to the car. Without waiting for Jeremy, he raced to the hospital.Finally, he took Maisey to the emergency room. Irvin's hands trembled incessantly. Time passed by, but there was no sign of activity in the operating room.At that moment, a figure rushed out of the elevator. Without warning, Irvin took a punch to the face.Tyrone stood before him, radiating hostility. Irvin wiped the blood from his m
A black Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly came to a stop in front of the alley.Irvin gazed at the large willow tree at the entrance of the alley, his eyes gradually darkening.He had snuck in here with Ambrose when he was a child. He had been young at the time and had still been eager for what he thought was paternal love.He had attempted to understand why Ambrose liked Tyrone so much.However, after coming here, he hadn't found any answers. He had only observed Tyrone, Ambrose, and that woman from a distance. They had looked like a harmonious family of three.Irony, resentment, and discomfort surged in Irvin's veins.Since then, Irvin's yearning for Ambrose's paternal love had gradually subsided.This was the only way he could ensure minimal emotional harm to himself within this family. It also shaped Irvin's current indifferent personality.But everything changed when he met Maisey.She was money-minded, always seeking small advantages, and exuded a cunning charm from every fiber
Of course, the Vaughns dared not openly discuss these matters in the living room, considering there were so many household staff present.With many people around, there was a risk that the household staff might relay their words to Tyrone, and it would end up causing more harm than good.So they gathered in Marcella's room to discuss the matter.Except for Yelena, everyone was filled with resentment.Belinda furrowed her brow, conflicted. After all, Tyrone was her son-in-law. In a way, he represented her as well. She wasn't pleased with how Yakov spoke about Tyrone, but the latter had also ignored her earlier, which was a blow to her pride.Thinking about this, Belinda's expression turned sour.As everyone criticized Tyrone, she didn't say much."But in this way, how do we get the kid into the Hendricks Consortium?" Yanis asked with a furrowed brow.It was the Hendricks Consortium, after all. It was a symbol of wealth and power. If they could enter the Hendricks Consortium, t
At that moment, it was like a tiger encountering a mouse. Yakov couldn't help but feel afraid at the overwhelming dominance Tyrone exuded. Yakov's face changed repeatedly.Soon, Tyrone withdrew his gaze, and the oppressive air about him instantly disappeared.While Yakov breathed a sigh of relief, his expression turned quite unpleasant again. He couldn't believe that just Tyrone's gaze had frightened him so much.Tyrone didn't bother with Yakov. In his eyes, Yakov was like a mouse in a filthy drain. He wasn't worth his attention.The more Tyrone ignored Yakov, the more Yakov felt that Tyrone was looking down on him, fueling the anger inside him.For someone so self-centered, they couldn't see the good in others and couldn't hear advice. They lived in their own world, believing themselves to be the king of that world.Now that Tyrone had put his spoon down, Marcella followed suit too. The younger generation didn't dare to continue eating.Even though none of them had eaten their
"What's wrong, Mom? Let's eat," Tyrone chuckled.Deep down, Belinda was still somewhat afraid of Tyrone. After all, the ruthless methods Tyrone had displayed in her presence had left her with lingering fear.The seemingly amiable son-in-law in front of her didn't entirely match that cold persona."Sure, let's all sit down," Belinda hurriedly responded.Tyrone held Ysabella's hand and walked to the dining table. Observing the spread, aside from the tomato omelet that Ysabella enjoyed, the rest of the dishes were Yvan's favorites."Oh dear, Ysabella, I knew your favorite is tomato omelet, so I specially made a portion for you," Belinda said with a smile.Ysabella's eyes flickered slightly, looking at Belinda with surprise.Although it was only one dish she liked, Belinda had only ever paid attention to Yvan from the beginning. This was the first time Belinda had noticed what she enjoyed eating.Although there were ulterior motives behind this gathering, it didn't stop the emotion
At that moment, Ysabella's phone vibrated, signaling an incoming call. Although the caller ID didn't reveal the who the caller was, Ysabella knew the home number by heart.Seeing Ysabella's distressed expression, Tyrone looked at her phone and instantly understood the situation. "Let me take this," he offered, picking up Ysabella's phone.Since Louisa had forcefully taken Ysabella away, most of the latter's contact information had been either deactivated or altered. Hence, if Belinda to get her hands on Ysabella's current number, someone must have assisted her. It wasn't difficult to guess who that person might be.A cold smirk appeared on Tyrone's lips as he answered the call, "Hello, Mom."On the other end of the line, Belinda was momentarily taken aback. Hadn't she called Ysabella? Why was Tyrone answering?But none of this affected her good mood. "Oh, Tyrone, how come it's you who answered the phone? Where's Ysabella?""Ysabella went to the restroom, and I picked up when th