The next day, Ryan and Violet returned to the Crowne residence to finish their business.
Unlike last night, Jared and Florent were there to greet them this time.
“Hey, you finally come here. It’s nice that you here,” Jared hugged his younger sister, all the while glaring at Ryan over her shoulder. “Although, do you really have to bring a pesky little bollock with you?”
Violet hugged him back, not bothering to defend Ryan in front of Jared. “I was here last night, but you’re not home.”
In retaliation to Jared’s lack of regard for Ryan, she ignored Florent’s presence. She already said that she didn’t want to meet him in the near future, so she would just think of not seeing that smug face. Even if Florent was right in front of her.
Being glared at, Florent shifted on his feet, uncomfortable at being the recipient of such an infamous glare from Violent Violet. He knew about her moniker
The sound recording played out. ‘You know nothing of my sacrifice to marry your father, Violet. So, don’t mind my business. I don’t care what he do now, but I’m with another man now. You will not disrespect us by talking about your father.’ It ended shortly after, leaving a gapping silence in its wake. ‘I’m with another man now.’ It was revolting. Nauseating, like a worm that crawled out of an old, buried can. Sitting with a crossed leg beside him, Violet merely rolled her eyes. “We have to stop mom.” “Stop your mother from doing what?” They all turned to the door, seeing who just said that. Robert was standing there with an expectant look on his face. One hand gripping a suitcase, while the other clenched in a fist, shaking by his side. “What did your mother do?” Ryan smirked, eyes wide with joy. “Oh, you wouldn’t believe it, my dear father-in-law.” “Be careful with your word, you lying scum. I will not have you wreak more havoc to the family I built and protect with my own
“I-I’m sorry…” the pretty receptionist stammered, “Did you say, the successor of Ashford Group?”Ryan narrowed his eyes. He really didn’t want to be involved with that whole other can now. “What about it?”Julia squinted her eyes and looked at Ryan from head to toe. She did this a few times just to be sure, scrutinizing his face for several seconds more. Then, she gasped and stepped back in response, holding a hand on her mouth.A couple seconds later, she smoothed her surprised expression to a neutral one. She put on a smile, stretching over her bold-colored lips.Clearing her throat, Julia said, “I am so sorry for that, sir.” Her eyes were pleading. “I was not aware that you are Mr. Rayven Ashford. Again, I am so sorry for my behaviour earlier, sir.”The four Crownes looked at Julia and Ryan back and forth, noticing the incredible detail of change in front of them. Fin
“What do you want?”“Talk.” Violet put emphasis on that single word. “We need to talk. All of us.”Marissa sighed heavily, as if she was exhausted with the world. “Fine. Let me get dress and I’ll see you downstair at the café.”“No, you have a big presidential suite here, so we’ll talk here.”Marissa shook her head vehemently. “I will not talk with you all in the suite, it’s my private place. We’ll talk at the café downstair, like any normal people.”Violet smelled something fishy.“Are you hiding something?”“No, I don’t have any weeds in here if you’re wondering. I’ve spent it last night after the party!”“Then what are you hiding that you refuse to talk here now?“ Violet pressed with the question. She was quickly losing her patience.However, Marissa wasn’t i
Robert banged on the bathroom door, ready to burst in anger. "Open the door right now, you bastard! How dare you sleep with my wife behind my back?! Get out of here so I can look at you in the eye!" Marissa was in tears after having the truth spilling like water out of her mouth. This was a nightmare she couldn't even imagine. The door opened without a creek; after all, this was a presidential suite. A man in a silky bathrobe stood before them. His hair was wet, already slicked back like last night at the rooftop party. "Can't a man enjoy a shower after a long, strenuous night?" Robert saw red, and a punch was shot. It connected with Rhome's jaw with a solid 'bugh!' until the slick-back-haired man swayed on his feet. "Take that you slick bastard!" Instead of meeting Robert's cold fury head-on, Rhome held his throbbing jaw and merely laid his gaze around the Crowne family members. He set his eyes on Violet and Ryan, recognizing the most
The moment Ryan opened his eyes after a good night's sleep, he was greeted with TEETS's notification.Peeep![Congratulations!][Objective Five: Expose Marissa Crowne's infidelity.][Objective Five Achieved.][You received an Active Ability – Dismantle Lvl 1.][Description: Allow the Host to reveal another System's Host within a 100-meter radius and negate one of their Abilities.]'That's cool,' Ryan thought. 'I wonder when I'll meet one.'[As Dismantle is an Active Ability, the Host may use it once a day. It will remain active for an hour.]Ryan hummed, thinking, 'Dismantle.'[Dismantle Lvl 1 Activated.][No other Host found within a 100-meter radius.]'Oh, well.'Ryan smiled to himself, knowing that it was a good omen, that today would go smoothly, like what he and Violet had planned.As Ryan promised that he'd help bring Violet's parents together again and not make the divorce
‘My dear, sweet angel,Would you be so kind as to go to my private island in the Caribbean with me today? If you truly love me, go on pack your things and go meet with the driver who will take you to the airport.I will wait for you there.From your future husband,Rhome.’Marissa smiled to herself as she reread the message again and again. She couldn’t help but smell the fragrant flowers again. It was a beautiful assortment of white, yellow, and pink flowers.She didn’t know Rhome could be this romantic, but it was to be expected. After all, he had done every romantic thing since meeting her at Rosanda’s party two nights ago.She walked to the bed with bouncy steps, humming to herself as she lay there with sparkling eyes, imagining what they would do on his private island.A private island. In the Caribbean Sea, no less!Robert would never bought her things like this. A flower bouquet, of c
Ryan heaved a sigh when it was time to move out. They landed at the international airport when the sun was about to set. They had to get to the harbor and get on a yacht from there. Not wanting to wait and mingle with the others, Ryan had purchased a yacht and paid someone to navigate it. Ryan put up an act, making sure his voice was higher than usual but still similar to how he sounded earlier. He found Marissa already waiting for him as she got out earlier like all those first-class passengers. “Do you have a good flight, Ma’am?” he greeted her with a smile. He wore an additional red cap to further hide his features, though Marissa wouldn’t notice. Besides, the sun was especially hot here, so he was just blending with the crowd. “Oh, yes, very much, thank you.” Marissa was visibly shaking from excitement, oblivious to the trap that lay ahead. “Where are we going from here?” “Our ride is waiting by the dock.” Ryan grabbed her suitcase
The journey was beautiful.Though it didn't even take an hour until they arrived at the private island that Ryan bought from the dark web yesterday. Violet hoped there wouldn't be any animals or nomad people lurking around.Violet looked around, and there was no one.There was no one.Where the hell did Ryan go?A quick look into her phone, and she sighed.'Your mom wants to look around the islands. If you arrive first, hide your father or she'll refuse to get off the yatch.'Ugh, now she had to rack her brain.Once again, looking around, she spotted a newly made wooden cottage with two windows about twenty meters from the water. The green coconut trees, shrubs, and grass around the cottage created a beautiful view that contrasted nicely against the white sand.Turning to Jones, she asked, "What about the supplies?"The tan young man in a floral shirt gestured with his spreading hands, "It have all fruits you can