2025-05-14 15:40:05Logan calmly watched her go, a playful smile on his face.
Unknown to Barbara and the whole Sullivan Family, he was now the president of the Rhine Corporation — so whether they cooperated or not was entirely up to him. Wasn't it? Liam was nothing! But when he glanced at Charlotte, he saw her brows furrowed with worry. Logan’s heart softened. She not only had to worry about their daughter, she also had to worry about the company. He pulled her into his arms and reassured her. “Don’t worry, we’ll find a way. Remember the struggling businessman I mentioned I had helped before? He has connections and is willing to lend us a helping hand.” Charlotte nodded with hesitation. Though she agreed, the worry didn’t leave her face. ****** Logan decided to take over the Rhine Corporation soon. Now that he was going to wield enough influence, he'd secure Charlotte’s place as the unshakable CEO of Elysian Bloom. His wife, Charlotte, had endured the harsh treatment of the cold-hearted Sullivan family board long enough. Despite her unwavering loyalty, sharp leadership, and clear vision, they refused to recognize her true worth. Now, no one would dare belittle her again and their daughter would grow up in a world where her mother was respected, not scorned. Logan swore inwardly. That night, while Logan sat in his study strategizing their next corporate move, Charlotte remained at Vermil Hospital, silently keeping vigil by their daughter Chloe’s bedside as she lay unconscious after a grueling—but half successful—surgery. According to the doctor, Chloe would remain unconscious for quite a long time. The good news, however, was that Chloe still had a big chance of making a full recovery. For Logan and Charlotte, this was a small blessing amidst all the misfortune. Just then, Charlotte’s phone buzzed against the table. She had forgotten it in the rush to return to Chloe's bedside. Logan glanced at the phone dismissively, about to silence it, when a message notification popped up. Thinking it might be an urgent update from the company, he decided to check, in case he needed to pass it on to Charlotte right away. He picked up the phone, and immediately noticed the sender was ... Liam. His eyes narrowed dangerously. Feeling something was off, he clicked on the message to read. And what he saw made his pupils shrink with rage. "Ms Sullivan, I’m giving you one last chance. Meet me at Room 238, Grand Bellaria Hotel, tonight at 10 PM. Let’s discuss privately how your company can collaborate with mine. Come alone." It was a short message, but it struck Logan’s deepest nerve. Logan’s eyes burned with fury. Even if he didn’t know much about Liam, he realized what Liam was up to. Liam’s plans to marry Charlotte had failed, and now he had likely devised another scheme to get her into his bed. This wasn’t going to be a business meeting—it was something entirely different! Fucking bastard! Without a second thought, Logan deleted the message. He was no longer that useless son-in-law who couldn’t protect what mattered. Now, he would protect it all. Logan closed his eyes and took a deep breath, repeating to himself over and over. “Starting today, anyone who tries to hurt my family ... will pay the price.” When he opened his eyes again, they gleamed with a chilling light. A cold, calm smile curled on his lips. “Liam Hayes! Begging for death already? Don’t worry — I’ll make it slow, and unforgettable.” With rage and cold calculation battling within him, he made a call. “Activate Shadow Protocol. I want Liam Hayes investigated to the last shred of his dignity. Full background. Bring the evidence.” Within half an hour, Kane, the head of Logan's newly gained Shadow Guards, arrived with a dossier. Fifteen minutes later, Logan arrived at the Grand Bellaria Hotel, along with Kane and seven other Shadow Guards. These Shadow Guards were all armed, each of them capable of taking on a hundred men. “Young Master, dealing with Liam Hayes is easy job. Why don’t you stay here in the car while we take care of him? I promise to finish him off clean and fast,” Kane suggested. “I know it’s easy taking him down. But that’s not what I want. I'm here to ruin him!” Logan said, his voice cold as ice. Logan then put on a custom silver bat-style AI mask with a voice changer that Kane handed him, to conceal his true identity. He didn’t want to expose his identity in front of Liam. He only wanted to make sure his wife and their daughter would never be bullied again. As long as he could protect them quietly from the shadows, that was enough for him. At exactly 10 PM, they arrived at Room 238. Kane and the other seven bodyguards moved with brutal efficiency, surrounding the room. Logan knocked on the door and waited patiently for Liam to answer. Within seconds, the door creaked open. Liam, wearing a smug grin and a silk robe with nothing underneath, stepped out. His mouth already running. “Oh here comes my beauty Charlotte. As long as you satisfy me tonight, everything else is negotiable. Otherwise —”
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Elowen remained standing at the entrance long after Logan's vehicle had disappeared beyond the gates.The baby slept peacefully in her arms, unaware of the storm raging within his mother.Mrs. Beatrice approached quietly."Miss Elowen, you'll catch a cold standing out here."Elowen slowly turned around and walked back into the house without saying a word.She handed the baby to the nanny before making her way to the study.Closing the door behind her, she sank into the leather chair and stared blankly at the ceiling.Everything had gone wrong.She had spent hours preparing for Logan's visit.She had imagined that seeing their son would soften his heart.She thought perhaps he would stay longer.Perhaps he would ask about her.Perhaps he would see them together and realize they could still become a family.Instead, Logan had done exactly what he promised months earlier.He had come for the child.Only the child.Whenever she tried to steer the conversation toward herself, Logan gently
Chapter 713
A week passed after Logan returned from seeing Elowen.Outwardly, everything appeared normal.He resumed handling official matters, attended meetings, and kept in close contact with Charlotte, who was still in Dalton while overseeing matters related to Elysian Bloom. Their conversations were warm as always, and Logan deliberately chose not to burden her further. He believed she had already carried enough emotional weight from hearing about the existence of the child.Meanwhile, Elowen spent her days in her luxurious villa, taking care of her newborn son.Every time she looked at the little boy, she became even more determined.She had informed Logan that the child had been born, yet that was all. Logan had not come to see the baby. Neither had he asked to spend time with him.Instead, he had simply arranged for the child's expenses to be fully covered. A trust fund was established in the baby's name, the best pediatrician in the city was assigned to monitor his health, and every finan
Chapter 712
The house had become completely silent again.Jean stood alone in the downstairs hallway, every muscle in his body tense. His eyes remained fixed on the staircase as he listened to the faint footsteps of his associate making his way back toward the upper floor.He glanced at the clock.A few minutes past midnight.Everything depended on what happened next.Upstairs, the man reached Clara's bedroom door once more.He paused outside, listening carefully.No voices.No movement.Only silence.He slipped the master key into the lock.With practiced care, he turned it until the latch released.The door opened only a fraction before he eased himself inside and quietly closed it behind him.The room was dimly lit by moonlight filtering through the curtains.Charlotte slept peacefully on the guest bed.Clara remained asleep in her own bed nearby.The man looked from one bed to the other before reaching into the pocket of his jacket.He removed a small canister.After glancing around the room
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Jean remained in the hallway for several moments after looking through the small viewing panel.The bedroom was quiet.Moonlight filtered through the curtains, casting pale streaks across the floor. Charlotte and Clara both appeared to be asleep, their steady breathing the only sign of life inside the room.Jean slowly stepped away from the door and his expression hardened.For a brief instant, he closed his eyes.He remembered the assignment that had been given to him months earlier.He remembered the countless meetings with the gang.He remembered the promises he had made over the phone only minutes ago.His jaw tightened."This has to end tonight," he whispered to himself.He quietly walked farther down the hallway until he reached the small study at the end of the house.Closing the door behind him as softly as possible, he reached for his phone.After hesitating for only a second, he dialed a familiar number.The call connected almost immediately.A man's sleepy voice answered."
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Jean remained seated on the edge of his bed long after the call had ended.His phone lay motionless beside him, its screen now dark and silent.The excitement that had filled him earlier that evening had completely disappeared. The smile that had spread across his face when Charlotte accepted his proposal had faded away, replaced by a cold, thoughtful expression that revealed none of the happiness he had displayed only hours before.He leaned back against the headboard and slowly closed his eyes.The words of his friend refused to leave his mind."Don't forget the plan.""Charlotte was always our prey.""Our gang can't wait anymore."Each sentence replayed repeatedly, refusing to disappear.Jean slowly opened his eyes again and stared at the ceiling.For months, he had been preparing for this assignment.It had never been personal.At least, that was what he had convinced himself from the beginning.Long before Charlotte unexpectedly walked back into his life, his future had already b
Chapter 709
Jean remained seated on the edge of his bed after the unexpected phone call connected. The room was dimly lit, and the quiet atmosphere of the house made every word spoken through the phone seem even louder. Across the hallway, Charlotte had already retired to Clara's room after the long evening they had shared together. She had no idea that while she slept peacefully, another conversation—one far more dangerous—was unfolding only a few doors away.Jean leaned back against the headboard and smiled faintly."Thank you for the congratulations," he said.The man on the other end laughed warmly."I heard everything went exactly as planned."Jean allowed himself a small smile."It went... even better than I expected.""You sound happier than I imagined.""I suppose I am."The caller chuckled."I can hear it in your voice."Jean glanced toward his bedroom door before answering."It has been an interesting evening."For a brief moment, neither of them spoke.Then the caller's tone changed co
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