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With that, Zephyr turned around and left the room. Maisie, on the other hand, looked up at the ceiling in a daze.

Whatever he does, he always takes me into his consideration. However, there's nothing I can do for him.

Life had been hard for Zephyr over the years. She wished she could have a wholesome life just like the people she had met earlier. The last thing she wanted was to hold her brother back forever.

…

The dungeon's iron gate was opened all of a sudden.

Alexander opened his eyes and saw Owen and his subordinates pushing a pregnant woman into the place.

The woman's eyes were covered, and her mouth was stuffed with a towel. Both her hands were grabbed by two men. She was unable to utter a word or struggle. Only her quivering legs revealed how frightened she was.

Alexander was seated on the bed with his legs crossed. Although he remained silent, he paid close attention to them.

Owen took a look at him and nodded at his subordinate, motioning for him to take action.

Following that, the subordinate stepped forward and pulled out the towel from the woman's mouth. Then, he opened the glass bottle's cap and poured the white liquid into her mouth.

Over ten seconds later, the woman started screaming in pain. The moment the men released her, she collapsed to the ground and held her belly while curling up on the floor.

"My child! It hurts! Help!"

Soon, her pants were dyed red as blood continued to stream out of her lower body. Moments later, a puddle of blood formed around her.

was in so much pain that she kept tossing around. Her entire body was soaked in blood, but she still cried hysterically,

if he had made a move, he wouldn't have managed to change the outcome.

you and your child

motionless, Owen contemptuously told his subordinates to get

be born in a month, but it became nothing more than

he was secretly furious.

from Triune didn't bat an eye when they decided

another identical glass bottle from his pocket and pinched it with two fingers. As he showed it to the man, he suggested grimly, "What do you think will happen

Co., I'll have no more support. When you manage to destroy Smith Co., I'll be doomed

got his way too easily, he would grow suspicious. As such, Alexander decided to play along and act like he had no choice. Everyone knew that he was seriously ill. Owen certainly wouldn't miss this chance, so he would naturally threaten him.

make a concession? You just have to help me snatch back the things those from Smith Co. have taken away from me. In return, you, Anastasia, and her child will

Alexander pretended to be hesitant.

running out. You only have one chance. If you turn me down, I'll bring this glass bottle to Anastasia's

about time.

Alexander replied. "I'll partner up with you, but the prerequisite is that I have to personally ensure the child's safety every

agreed to it, but he had already come up

all, one concession would lead to another. Since he had a way to threaten

You should show me some sincerity now." Owen could no longer wait to deal a heavy blow to Smith Co..

the bait he had prepared. "They have a bank account

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got pregnant, she always felt sleepy. As such, she decided to get some rest.

had successfully snuck into this place, so she no longer had to do anything. The most important task for

moment later, a young woman and an

was Emily Palmer, who was responsible for cleaning up the room and sending food to Elise for the past few days. Although she was hardworking, she rarely said anything.

was Elise's first time seeing her, so she didn't