"Step aside, I can't bear to watch Joshua get hurt again... I'm willing to bow. I'll do it," Gale said, expressionless.Every cut Natalie made on Joshua felt like a stab in her heart. The wounds on the child hurt the mother even more. Shawn crouched in front of her and said, "You don't need to do this."Gale looked at him."I'll do it. Get up, Gale," Shawn said.Gale did not move.Shawn, usually high and mighty, has never bowed to anyone before. A man's knees were made for precious moments. She felt that this was something she should handle. He should not need to debase himself."No, I'll do it." Gale pushed his hand away. "Natalie asked me to bow, not you."Fortunately, Natalie had not asked Shawn to do such a thing. Otherwise, Gale would have felt even worse.Unexpectedly, as this thought flashed through her mind, Natalie shouted, "Enough, stop arguing, both of you bow. Keep bowing to me until I'm satisfied!"Gale felt a wave of despair and closed her eyes. Her worst fear ha

It was worth it! In less than two minutes, Heather's phone chimed. She checked and immediately exclaimed, "It's here, it's here! Forty million Nautica dollars, it's real! Natalie, look!"Heather showed Natalie her phone. "We're rich! We'll never have to bow to anyone for the rest of our lives!"She had never seen so much money in her entire life. Natalie looked at Heather with disdain. Money was indeed crucial, but many things could not be bought with it, such as identity, status, and respect.Natalie had mingled in the socialite circles of Sea City for so long, having good relations with those wealthy young ladies who looked down upon the daughters of nouveau riche families. Socialite circles valued lineage and family, not the amount of money one had."So, I'm worth forty million Natuica dollars… Uncle Shawn, couldn't you have given a higher amount?" Joshua grumbled.Natalie was taken aback, "What did you say?""Didn't you hear? I'm only worth that much!" Joshua repeated."Ar

That was the best survival rate he could offer. Gale shook her head repeatedly. "Only eighty... just eighty! Shawn, do you realize that even a 0.01% failure rate could lead to Joshua's death?""I...""You didn't give it your all! If it were me kidnapped right now, would you initiate a rescue operation with only an 80% chance of success?" Gale said.Shawn had nothing to say. After a while, he responded, "That's why I can only be grateful that the hostage isn't you."Gale's body trembled. Meanwhile, Natalie had climbed onto the window silt with Joshua. The window was wide open. Natalie's hair was disheveled from the strong winds, resembling a female ghost. Gale's skirt and Shawn's shirt fluttered in the wind, accompanied by the whistling sound."Hahaha..." The wind carried Natalie's laughter far. "Finally, I'm about to succeed. As long as I take one leap, everything will be over, all over...""I, Natalie, have never feared death. What I fear is dying alone! Now, someone is keepin

Mrs. Wood's son was in danger; Pearton must go to rescue him. He was willing to risk his life to save him.He wanted to repay the debt.As he was thinking about it, the captain gestured at the door, signaling them to stand by and not act recklessly. Pearton and his teammates nodded simultaneously. At this moment, a cry came from downstairs, followed by the sudden sound of a child crying. What was going on? Pearton's heart tightened, and he immediately ran to the window to look down.He saw Natalie's body already hanging halfway out, ready to fall at any moment. The child she was holding, Joshua, was crying. Natalie had broken Joshua's wrist. "You dare to bite me! Pah, little bastard, with only one breath left, you still think about resisting? Biting me, so what? You weak kid, you didn't even leave a bite mark!" Natalie scolded."If you dare to move again, I'll break your other hand too!" Joshua's arm hung weakly at his side, swaying without any strength. The pain from f

If she continued, the Young Master was as good as dead! Even though the chances were slim, Pearton must try! Trying was the only way! Pearton's sudden appearance catches everyone off guard, and even Shawn's pupils contract in shock at this unexpected turn of events! He did not give the order, so could this bodyguard act on his own! However, Shawn did not have time to dwell on these matters. The events unfolded too quickly, catching everyone off guard.Natalie fell to the ground, her heavy body pressing on Joshua. She was dizzy and disoriented.Pearton's kick was forceful. After a couple of coughs, Natalie started to cough up blood profusely! Despite spitting blood, Natalie still clung tightly to Joshua's neck, firmly in control and unwilling to let go easily! Seeing this, Shawn immediately rushed forward. The best time to save Joshua was by using the chaos! Given his proximity, Shawn took three quick steps to the window and tried to snatch Joshua from Natalie's embrac