She moved in that night. She locked the door and lay down in bed. She slept peacefully that night, even if she had to wake up at midnight to video call her kids. This place was much safer than the Royal Mansion. After working in the surgery clinic for a few days, Anne was beginning to look like an ordinary working woman instead of an abused one. One day, after she finished her morning shift, she went into the toilet when her phone vibrated. When she saw an unknown number, she halted. She did not know who was calling and assumed it was Anthony. If it was him, she dared not answer. After unlocking her screen, she answered, "Hello?" "Anne, it's me." Anne was relieved. "Oh, what is it?" "I just got out of the office and will be passing by your workplace. Want to have lunch?" Anne instantly recalled the warning from Anthony, and she turned down, "Sorry, I still have work to do, and I don't feel like going out." "I see, that's fine. Get some rest. We will meet an
There was an appointment that night, and they had to work overtime. At six in the evening, Anne was about to eat the bread she had prepared when her phone rang. She saw the caller ID and answered, "I'm working overtime." "And I'm bringing you a delicious meal." Anne walked to the reception and saw Tommy who was sitting inside to wait for her. She walked over and said, "Didn't I say that you didn't have to send me food?" "Not even once?" Tommy saw her standing there. He grabbed her small wrist and pulled her over. When he touched her, she jolted and sat down helplessly. She saw the meal prepared for her. "Why're you so nice to me?" Anne asked. Tommy had a gentle look as he answered, "I'll be nice to you, and all you have to do is to accept it. No pressure. Just like how it was when you were at the Marwood Mansion. If you'd like to, you can even call me brother." Brother… Anne looked down. All her nightmares started when she called Anthony 'brother'. Therefore, she
When the call was answered, Anthony glared at Anne with growing hatred. Anne breathed heavily, and her face turned pale. She looked as if she was in pain while overwhelmed with fear! She prayed that Anthony would not find out about their kids. No way! "Hello, Anne? Why did you hang up?" Nancy asked. Anthony did not seem to be pleased with this woman's voice. His eyes signaled Anne to speak. "I'm… fine. I'm about to go home! I was calling to let you know that I won't be able to come back anytime soon. I'll pay you back later…" Anne said with a shaky voice. "Oh dear, money is not important. It's just that my health is deteriorating day by day." Anne was shocked by Nancy's acting. "I will try to go back sooner, I…" Before she could finish her sentence, Anthony ended the call. "Give up on this thought!" He was not concerned about others' health. Anne compressed her lips and uttered, "When I was abroad, she took good care of me. She…" "Go!" Anthony cut her short as he
Anne knew what he meant: she was too close to Tommy, but it was not her fault! However, she also could not blame it on Tommy. "Bring her to the client's room!" Anthony demanded. The bodyguards by the door walked over. Anne trembled in fear. Seeing that Tommy was trying to help her, the other bodyguard blocked him from getting close. The bodyguard grabbed Anne by her arm… “Argh, don’t touch me. I don’t want to go…” Anne was very scared to the core, and she kicked the bodyguard's knees in panic. The bodyguard did not expect her to kick him and loosened his grip. Anne's body then bumped into Anthony's arm. He was holding a wine glass, and the wine spilled. The liquid drenched his fingers. The atmosphere in the room turned tense and chillier. Anne was so scared that she trembled. "I'll… wipe it off for you!" She quickly took the towel from the table and wiped Anthony's hand. Yet, his hand moved away. Anne was confused and terrified. Suddenly, Anthony's eerie voic
Tommy was speechless. "I don't want to see you mistreating Anne this way. She's innocent." "To me, nobody is innocent!" Anthony said coldly. Anne was pushed into a room, and the door was shut. There was no way for her to open the door. There was someone behind her. She turned back to see a fat man walking out of the bathroom. He had a towel around his waist with his bulging belly showing. When the man saw the beautiful lady, his eyes sparkled, especially as she was wearing his ideal costume. "I didn't expect them to have such beauty. No wonder the membership cost me five million bucks." Anne was shocked as she leaned on the door. "Don't… don't come here. I don't work here. I was kidnapped… Don't touch me." "Come, let me touch you…" The man was eager as he made a dive for her. "Argh!" Anne flinched and moved away. The man saw Anne hiding by the bed and became more excited. "Don't worry. I will pay you however much you want as long as you listen to me. You will have unlim
Anne stopped and turned back to look at him with teary eyes. "I remember, thank you. I will take good care of myself. Also, the person who bought this clinic is… Anthony." Tommy was taken aback and uttered, "Him?" "So, don't come here." Anne looked away and walked inside. Tommy stood there transfixed. He found it hard to accept. If it was Anthony who bought the Aesthetic Clinic, then he was also the person in charge of the Archduke Group… He would never have thought that it was Anthony. When did Anthony turn into such a powerful person in charge of the Archduke Group… The reason she told Tommy was to stop him from coming to this clinic in the control of Anthony. Also, she did not want Tommy to start a pointless fight as there was no point in fighting against the Archduke Group. Furthermore, she did not want to put Tommy in a difficult situation. Once she managed to leave Luton, she would never come back again. So, what was the point… Anne went to buy lunch in the afte
Anne knew that Anthony would never let her go unless she was dead… "Anne, come to my place for a nice meal tomorrow!" Sarah said. "Nice meal?" "You don't remember my birthday? I lived with you for so many years, and I always remember your birthday!" Sarah rubbed Anne's nose lovingly. Anne flinched. How could she go? Anthony did not want her to get in touch with the Marwood family, especially her aunt. However, it would be cruel of her not to attend Sarah's birthday… "Don't worry, just a meal at home. Just me, you, and your uncle-in-law. Anthony won't come to our mansion. You can go home after the meal. Nobody would know." Anne was convinced. "Okay, I will go." She had no way of turning her aunt down. Since it was just a meal and she could leave afterward, Anthony would not find it out so soon… On Sarah's birthday, Anne finished work as usual. After returning to the flat, she went through the back door and took a taxi to Marwood Mansion. She bought a gift for S
"Who is it?" Ron walked over and saw Anthony, who had not returned since he had severed ties with them. "Anthony?" Ron uttered. The bodyguards rushed inside forcefully. They were so powerful and almost knocked over Sarah, who was by the door. Luckily, Ron caught her quickly. “Anthony, what are you doing?” Ron asked unpleasantly. Anthony was cold; he ignored them and walked in. The mansion looked the same, but he did not see his prey. He then walked into the dining hall. There was a hearty meal on the table but only with two sets of cutleries. The bodyguard who had searched all over came back and reported, "Mr. Marwood, empty." Anthony narrowed his sharp and dangerous eyes. He took out his phone to check. His lips curled up cruelly. He then turned around in an imposing manner and said, "Go!" Anthony got in the car and left the mansion. Sarah and Ron went back to the dining room. Anne was not there, and even her cutleries disappeared… Meanwhile, Anne was runni