At this time, Chris was mowing the lawn as a punishment from his Kate who was still peeved about what happened last night. He felt the vibration of his phone ringing in his pocket and he was surprised to see that the caller was none other than Amanda. “Hello, I'm surprised that you called me first.” Chris stated, trying to tease Amanda but his reaction soon became serious when he heard the urgency in Chris' voice. “Chris, quick, you have to go help Eva. She is in serious trouble and I don't know her current state.” Chris was stunned. It had only been twenty minutes since Eva left home so what could have happened to her. “What are you talking about? She just left home for work a short while ago.” He said, thinking maybe Amanda was trying to pull a prank on him. “I know! She called me to come drive her to work after her car broke down. Afterwards, I suddenly heard her screaming and there were several grunting sounds.” Amanda frantically explained the situation as it happened
In the office, John sat calmly on a sofa with a cigar in his mouth and Felix standing behind him. When he saw Eva enter the room, a flash of amazement appeared in his eyes. “Are you Evangeline Carter?” he asked with a sleazy smile, narrowing his eyes at Eva “Y-Yes, but I don't think we have met before, sir.” “Haha, Miss Carter, I’ve heard a lot about you.“As expected, you’re gorgeous and worthy of being the greatest beauty of Brooklyn!” John remarked enthusiastically ignoring Eva's questions. He shifted his gaze to the guards standing behind Eva. “Please untie the young lady. We shouldn't treat our guests in such disrespectful manner. Besides, that flawless skin is too precious to be ruined.” He ordered. Eva wasn't fooled by John’s jovial behavior as she was getting danger signals from him. John ordered everyone in the room to rage their leave after Eva had been untied , leaving only two of them in the room. “Please, have a seat, miss Carter. Let's have a small chat!” H
Eva was disgusted but she held herself back for the sake of not provoking John any further. “Yes, I am willing to compensate with whatever amount of money that would suffice to treat Jason so just tell me how much you need,” John's expression darkened after hearing Eva's words. “Evangeline, are you trying to insult me and the Landon family?” “Excuse me!” Eva was very confused. “ Does it look to you that I can't afford to pay the medical bills for my son”s treatment. Your money won't suffice as a form of compensation for the damage done.” John growled,his voice filled with anger. “Then ...Then what do you want? I will do it as long as it's within my power?” The wry and insincere smile that instantly made its way to John’s face made Eva feel a chill run down her spine. Suddenly, John put a bottle of alcohol on the table. “If you really want to negotiate with me, finish this bottle of alcohol first then I'll believe your sincerity.” “Huh!” Eva was put in a difficult positio
Eva wasn't a fool. She understood by now that Johnwasn’t intending to discuss cooperating with her. However, as soon as she stood up, she felt dizzy and couldn’t even stand straight. “You!” Eva glowered at John furiously. But before she could even finish saying anything, she blacked out and fell onto the couch. Eva slumped back on the couch, feeling lightheaded. Her face was dripping with sweat. She could feel the aftereffects of the alcohol hitting her. Her hands and legs went weak, and she was losing her balance. A triumphant smile was evident on John’s face. “It seems like the alcohol is finally taking effect. Even I would normally drink two glasses but you consumed quite a bit too much so you might be out of consciousness for a day or two. There is no choice going against my request but if you choose to make it difficult then I won't be the only one that would have a taste of you.” Eva's face turned pale when she heard that. She suddenly realized that she had fallen deeper
The other security officer was bewildered but he acted fast and radioed more security officers as it seems that Chris was here with malicious intention. “Attention! We have a dangerous intruder in the building. Everyone hurry up!” He announced in an alarming tone and choked on her saliva as her eyes met Chris' menacing gaze. Chris' patience had already run thin and so he kicked the security officer in the chest with a heavy force. The security officer's body flew until it crashed against the metal gate of the mansion Afterwards, Chris casually walked into the compound with aloofness. He was especially merciless today as he brutally decimated every opponent he came across as he approached the main building.. None of his opponents could stand up to him at all, each one of them were defeated in mere seconds. By the time he reached the main building, he had killed more than thirty men and his body was covered in their blood. However, he was now surrounded by over a hundred men at thi
Felix already knew that Chris was a good fighter but he didn't expect that Chris would be this strong. He was in awe just by looking at the exceptional technique and raw strength that Chris was displaying as he fought. Thus, he wondered if they had unknowingly provoked the wrong person. Was he even human? He pondered as Chris seemed more like a ferocious monster. “Stop!” Felix yelled, his loud voice echoed in the air, catching everyone’s attention. Chris also paused and took a glance at the directions the voice came from and he quickly recognized Felix thankfully for the picture Ethan had sent him earlier. “You…where is she?!” He demanded Eva 's whereabouts from Felix. “Mr. Chris, There is no need to cause anymore trouble. The patriarch has expressed his intentions to see you so please follow me.” Felix said, managing to maintain his composure despite the fact he was intimidated by Chris oppressing aura. After shooting Felix a hostile glance, Chris followed him as they bo
Felix broke into a cold sweat knowing what John’s gesture meant. A muscular and burly man walked from the corner inside the room and stood next to John. “Hahaha….What do you think now, punk? This is Ludwig, my personal bodyguard. He is a former German MMA champion and his punches are strong enough to break a solid wall. Do you still dare to keep running your mouth? You might get the chance to retain your life if you get down on your knees now.” he bragged, expecting Chris to be intimidated. However, Chris' facial expression was indifferent as he stared at Ludwig. “Is that supposed to make me feel afraid? You don't have the qualifications to make me kneel before you?” John grimaced in rage. When he heard their words, he was so furious that he turned hysterical. “Good, you just signed your own death warrant. I must punish you for looking down on the might of the landon family.” He roared and glanced at Ludwig. Go, beat him up until he begs for death! I want you to crush their bones
Meanwhile, John crawled to his desk and picked out a revolver from the drawer. “Hold it!” he shouted in a commanding tone seeing that Chris was about to take Eva away and he obviously wasn’t willing to let that happen. “I'm going to shoot if you take any step further.” he grimaced. Felix was surprised by John’s action. He had already figured out that Chris was never an opponent that could beat in the first place and it was a terrible idea to provoke someone like him. The fact that Chris was willing to leave without killing them was a privilege but now John had just worsened the situation by pulling a gun on Chris “Uncle, What are you doing? It's going to be very dangerous if you fire that gun. We are surely going to die.” Felix cried out in desperation as he tried to cajole John. “Shut up, you useless punk! How dare you tell me what to do? I'm going to kill this bastard no matter what it comes to.” John lashed out at Felix. He was totally consumed with rage and was determined t
As Chris drove toward the Carter family’s new residence, the tension in the car was palpable. Chris’s jaw was set, his thoughts churning. He knew where they lived—it wasn’t hard to find—but confronting them so directly was a calculated risk.When he arrived, the mansion loomed in quiet grandeur, its façade belying the chaos within. Benjamin Carter himself opened the door, his expression shifting from surprise to unease as he recognized Chris.“You…,” Benjamin began cautiously, surprised to see Chris alone at their house. The last time Chris paid a visit to the Carter ended up becoming a tragic incident for the Carters. “What brings you here?”Chris didn’t respond, brushing past him into the house. Benjamin, caught off guard, quickly closed the door and followed him into the living room.Elliot lingered near the entrance, his posture relaxed but vigilant. Benjamin was surprised to see Elliot as well. “Mr…Mr Brown….” He stuttered, casting him a wary glance, noticing the subtle differen
Chris knew that his peaceful life with Eva would surely be disrupted. He could put Eva and her loved ones in a lot of danger. Moreover, leaving now, with Eva dealing with the Carter situation, felt equally impossible as he didn't want to leave her unprotected.“Sir?” Ethan’s voice broke through his thoughts. “What are your orders?”Chris hesitated, his voice betraying the conflict he felt. “Stay on this and keep me updated. I need to think.”“Understood, sir,” Ethan said, his tone respectful. “And for what it’s worth, I know how much sir, James means to you. We’ll do everything we can to bring him back.”Chris ended the call and sat in silence for a long moment. The thought of James—strong, unyielding James—being captured felt like a punch to the gut. But the thought of leaving Eva behind, especially now, felt just as wrong. He was at a crossroads, and no matter which path he chose, the stakes were unbearably high.---Eva, meanwhile, sat at her desk, trying to focus on the tasks in
Chris kept his focus on the road, but his thoughts repeatedly drifted to Eva seated beside him. Her gaze was distant, her fingers nervously fiddling with the strap of her handbag. He could tell the morning's encounter with the Carters was weighing heavily on her.After a few moments of silence, Chris spoke, his voice calm and steady. “Eva, I know it’s a lot to process, but you don’t have to keep it all bottled up. Talk to me.”Eva sighed and shifted in her seat. “It’s just… they showed up out of nowhere. Again. It’s exhausting, Chris. I keep wondering why now, why after all these years?”Chris glanced at her briefly before returning his eyes to the road. “People like the Carters often realize the value of what they’ve lost only when it’s too late. But you don’t owe them anything, Eva. Not an explanation, not a second chance—nothing.”Eva shook her head, frustration creeping into her tone. “It’s not that simple. They’re still my family, even if they’ve hurt me. And now with them grovel
Benjamin quickly intervened, his tone desperate. “Please, Eva, don’t let his foolish words ruin this. I’m truly sorry for everything. I know I failed you, and I failed Bruce. We should have stood by you instead of casting you out. Please, give us a chance to make things right.”“I don't think everyone agrees with the motive of apologizing for your wrongdoings so I can't believe that your apologies are sincere.” Bruce remarked.Benjamin turned to Eric, his expression hardening. “Eric,” he said, his voice stern. “You owe them an apology.”Eric's usually confident demeanor was gone, replaced by a nervous energy that made him look small and uncertain. Benjamin turned to him, his expression hardening.Eric’s eyes darted between Eva, Kate, and Bruce. “I—”“Now,” Benjamin commanded.Eric swallowed hard, his gaze finally landing on Eva. “I’m sorry,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper.Eva’s eyes narrowed. “Sorry? For what, exactly?”“For everything,” Eric said, his voice shaking. “For
Benjamin hesitated, taking in the luxurious yet understated decor that surrounded them. This was Chris’s doing—he could see it in every detail. The man had built a fortress, a sanctuary for Eva and her family.They were foolish to not have recognized his talent and worth all these years that had him living amongst them.“I came to apologize,” Benjamin said, his voice steady despite the storm of emotions inside him. “To you, to your family. And... to make things right.”Kate let out a bitter laugh. “Make things right? That’s rich, coming from you. Do you think showing up here with an apology is enough to undo everything you’ve done?”“I don’t,” Benjamin admitted, his gaze dropping to the floor. “But I had to try. I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness, but I need you to hear me out.”Eva folded her arms, studying him with a cold, calculating gaze. “Then speak.”Benjamin could see that it was impossible to get through Eva judging by the cold stare in her eyes. He stepped forward. “Bruc
As the night deepened, Eric and the two representatives sat in their car, the weight of their desperation growing heavier with each passing moment. They had hoped that Eva would still come out of the building as they didn't want to admit that she could be living in such an expensive mansion.However, it finally dawned upon them that Eva wasn't coming out after waiting for several hours. Eric felt bitter as it pained him to see that Eva was living the life of luxury….. the kind he always dreamed about.The Carter's drove back home in subtle silence and even though nothing was said the other representative could feel Eric burning rage but the main problem was thinking about how Benjamin would react when he heard the news of their discovery.****The Morning sunlight streamed through the windows of the luxurious mansion, casting a golden glow over the spacious interiors. Eva had just finished her breakfast and was preparing to leave for work when she noticed something unusual. From the l
Eva returned home that evening, her mind clouded with thoughts of the Carters' audacious behavior earlier that day. The memory of Eric's arrogant tone and his entitlement grated on her nerves, but she was determined not to let it ruin her evening. She stepped into the warm, inviting ambiance of the mansion, finding Chris seated in the living room, a glass of wine in hand and an air of calm about him.“Welcome back,” Chris greeted, his voice soft as he looked up at her. His sharp eyes immediately noted the tension in her posture. “Rough day?”Eva exhaled and sat down beside him, kicking off her heels. “You could say that,” she replied, leaning back against the plush cushions. “The Carters were at Cross Corporation again today.”Chris’s hand tightened slightly around his glass, though he kept his expression neutral. “What did they want this time?”“They were begging for a meeting,” Eva said, shaking her head. “I refused to see them, but they didn’t leave. They waited in the reception ar
As the Carters waited in the reception area of Cross Corporation, the tension in the air was palpable. Time seemed to crawl as they sat in near silence, the occasional murmur of distant phone calls and the soft hum of the building’s air conditioning system providing little comfort. Eric, his hands clenched into tight fists, could hardly sit still. The humiliation of being here—forced to beg for forgiveness from Eva, a woman who had once been part of their family, yet now was their greatest obstacle—was eating away at him. Every minute that ticked by felt like an eternity. The receptionist, efficient and unfazed by their presence, had told them that Eva was unavailable. That alone was enough to set Eric’s nerves on edge. Alan, the other representative accompanying him, tried to keep the peace, suggesting they wait patiently. “This is our only shot, Eric,” he said quietly. “We can't afford to make things worse.” But Eric was past the point of patience. The weight of their family's ru
The incident at the Carter residence had left a trail of rumors and whispers that had quickly spread through the high society of Brooklyn. Every elite family, once rivals or allies of the Carters, now speculated about the cause of the downfall. But no one dared to point fingers at the one responsible, especially not at Chris, the lowly son-in-law. After all, who would ever suspect a man living under another family’s roof? Yet, beneath the surface, Chris was the mastermind behind the fall of two once-proud families—the Ambroses and the Carters.Days had passed since the fall of the Carter family, and their reputation, once untouchable, was now a shadow of its former self. Their vast wealth had been seized by the banks, leaving them with nothing more than a dilapidated Victorian house to call home. Benjamin, the patriarch of the Carter family, sat in the small living room of their new residence, surrounded by his relatives. The room was filled with heavy silence, as each person seemed l