Alexei was exceptionally gentle that night.
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He was overly gentle, and Natasha was worn down and felt ufortable
Weeping and angrily scolding him, she only received his mischievous question, “Have you counted properly? How many more steps do you still owe?”
She babbled out numbers, andughter welled up in his deep eyes. “You counted wrong. There will be a punishment.”
“Alexei, you beast!”
“Sweetheart, don’t cry. Shall we just make it quick and satisfying?”
“Ugh…”
It didn’t get any better
Natasha was sobbing uncontrobly, and was even coaxed into certain intimate positions several times, almost flooding the entire room.
Thebined effect of alcohol and indulgence led to them staying holed up in the vi for two days.
Fortunately, <b>things </b>had been calm at that time. Even the Westwood family, known for their frequent anxious maneuvers, had not made an appearance.
It was unclear if Edgar’s attitude deterred them or if they were plotting something
new
Alexei carried the sleepy–eyed Natasha out of bed, dressed her, helped her brush her teeth, then brought her downstairs to the dining table and served her <b>sweet </b>porridge
“Want toe to work with me after you finish eating?” asked Alexei
“No” She pouted, her lips still visibly red and slightly swollen. “I don’t want to see
anyone for a while.”
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The aftermath was too apparent. Anyone who saw them would know about their outrageous behavior.
‘Let Alexei handle the embarrassment. He’s thick–skinned anyway, Natasha thought.
“Alright,” said Alexei, who leaned over and kissed her lips. “I’ll be off work on time. today. What do you want to eat tonight?”
“Hot pot!” Natasha’s eyes lit up.
Alexei pinched her cheek. He wanted to tell her that her voice was hoarse and she shouldn’t eat spicy food for the next couple of days, but he had a hunch he would be hit if he said that, so he silently swallowed his words.
“Never mind. Tonight, I will prepare a double–vored hotpot and coax her into eating more from the clear soup side, thought Alexei.
“Wait for me toe home,” he said, kissing her forehead.
“Wait a moment,” Natasha called out, tidying his tie. “Alright. Work hard, got it?
“He’d better not think about random things and bother me again, thought. Natasha.
Alexei smiled, “Yes, honey. Anything else?”
“Bring back a box of egg tarts from that store near yourpany when you
return.”
“Okay”
They took an hour to eat breakfast, lingering affectionately. Then, Alexei finally
went to work.
Shawn finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Alexei arrive.
One wouldn’t believe it, thought Shawn When Mr. Turner used to practically live at thepany. Iined daily that he was a workaholic.
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‘However, since he started dating, he’s gone to the other extreme: he’s no longer punctual for work and wants to leave the moment the clock hits quitting time.
As a regr special assistant, I truly bore too many responsibilities that are not
mine.
However, Shawn thought of his multi–figure annual sry…
He was good to go again.
“Mr. Turner,” Shawn said, handing over a document. “The project in the east of the city has been gged, and an investigation team was just established by the authorities.”
That project was the one Kinsley, Teri’s second brother, brought to Turner Group, wanting to co–develop it with Alexei.
Given the Westwood Group’s strength, they shouldn’t have been able topete with Turner Group. In the end, Kinsley only barely secured it by leveraging Isaac’s
connections.
He acquired it but couldn’t manage it, which conveniently provided an opportunity to offer Alexei some benefits.
To his surprise, Alexei didn’t y along.
Alexei picked up the document and nced at it, his deep–set eyes revealing the inherent coldness in his nature.
“Well done. Tell them not to rush. Slow progress. Desperation drives a man to extremes. The more they are pushed to desperation, the more frantic they be, the easier it is for them to make mistakes”
Alexei never wanted that project from the start.
Something they put so much effort and cost into acquiring wouldn’t arouse suspicion, would it?
The trap wasid long ago, waiting for the Westwood family to detonate it themselves.
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“One more thing.” Shawn said after reporting on the matter about the Westwood family, then casually mentioned the rk family.
“Olivia is out of danger, but she doesn’t seem to be on good terms with the rk family.”
A mocking smile appeared on Alexei’s lips. “Don’t interfere. Let them fight it out. themselves. Just keep a close eye on them.”
Thinking about Natasha saying that night that she wanted to end it all, he felt the rk family deserved to die multiple times.
Out of consideration for them having given birth to Natasha, he didn’t have to
force them to die.
However, they must pay back an equal price.
“Yes, Shawn sighed, lowering his gaze, thinking, ‘Weren’t they quite devoted to each other when Miss rk was around?
“How could such a fragile family bond crumble after facing a little hardship? Mr. Turner didn’t even unleash any major moves.
The rk family had indeed had a tough time the past few days.
As Thomas expected, Olivia woke up with no intention of letting the matter slide.
Actually, her injuries weren’t severe. Madeline had simply swung the knife unconsciously in a fit of agitation, without much force. Thomas had also blocked it with his hand, so the stab wasn’t deep. It only looked a bit gruesome due to the excessive bleeding.
However, <b>Olivia </b>had realized that without Emilia’s death as a connection, and with her imprisonment <b>and </b>ruined reputation, she could no longer extract any more benefits from the rk family.
“One hundred million dors? Are you insane? Thomas stared at Olivia on the hospital bed in shock
Olivia sneered, “Or you can have Madeline go to jail.”
“She’s your mother!” Thomas emphasized.
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“Mother? Back then, she made it clear she didn’t want me to call her ‘Mom. She said she was only Natasha’s mother.”
Thomas pursed his lips. “She had just learned the truth then. Don’t take what she said seriously. Olivia, you’ve been part of the rk family for seventeen years now. That won’t change because of any past secrets.”
Olivia scoffed disdainfully, “Don’t try to y the emotional card with me. I’m not. Natasha, the idiot. Thomas, I only want money.”
Thomas’s expression was cold. “It is impossible for 70 million dors. The rk. family doesn’t have that kind of money right now.”
The day after the birthday party, rk Group’s shares plummeted, and the inte was flooded with insults.
It was no exaggeration to say they could dere bankruptcy at any moment.
“That’s your problem.”
“Olivia Sutton!” Thomas raised his voice. “What good would it do you if the rk family copsed?”
“And what harm would it do? How have you treated me since I got out of prison? You didn’t even give me a kind look, let alone money. Why didn’t you remember our old ties back then?”
Thomas didn’t expect Olivia to be so ungrateful
Yes, their attitude wasn’t good.
However, if it had been Natasha or Noel who caused such significant trouble for the family and damaged thepany’s reputation, they would <b>have </b>been equally angry and would have punished them.
Furthermore, for the past decade or so. Olivia was absolutely doted on and had everything she wanted Compared to her. Natasha was, as outsiders described,
almost like an orphan.
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It was clearly her mother who schemed against the rk family. How could she still so boldly demand money now?
However, Olivia absolutely refused to budge.
Thomas desperately suppressed his anger. “It is impossible for 70 million dors. At most, 3 million dors, and we need to see if the patents thepany developed earlier can find a buyer.”
That was theirst shred of hope.
Preventing bankruptcy was impossible, but there might be hope to resolve the debt issues.
Olivia’s eyes flickered at the mention of patents.
She pulled the quilt up, her back to Thomas, and said, “Get out!”
Thomas angrily mmed the door and left.
Meanwhile, Noel, forgotten in the corner by the bickering pair, had a dazed expression.
Compared to Thomas, who was groomed as an heir, Olivia, who learned to fight for things from a young age, and Natasha, who endured many hardships, Noel was the rk family’s child who had experienced the least adversity.
He spent most of his life indulging in pleasures.
He was easily swayed,cked his own opinions, yet was impulsive. In the past, he was Olivia’s most convenient tool against Natasha within the rk family.
He genuinely believed his bond with Olivia was deeper than blood ties
After Familia’s affair was exposed, he hadn’t yet figured out how to face Olivia when be first confronted her coldness and cruelty
The person she was now threatening to imprison was their devoted mother, who had raised them for so many years!
“Olivia…” he murmured, calling out to her.
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Realizing there was someone else in the room, Olivia refocused her gaze.
Olivia stared at Noel’s innocent, young face, mocking him cruelly, “Have you forgotten who your real sister is? Noel, have I ever told you that you’re the one I hate the most in this family?”