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Even After Death Chapter 271-Even After Death Chapter 280The voice from the speakers caught everyone’s attention instantly. All the media personnel pointed their cameras at the screen.
They could see the sea on the screen. A person wearing a panda costume appeared on the feed. Nothing could be discerned from the person’s voice or figure.
Kelvin ran to Ethan and reported, “Our computers have been hacked.” Ethan signaled to Brent with his eyes. He instantly knew what he had to do.
Marina had yet to show up. It was apparent that something had gone wrong.
Ethan stood with his hands behind his back and a stormy expression on his face. He didn’t expect something to happen today. To pick this particular day to take action, the culprit had gone to great lengths to plan their move.
Ethan instantly thought up several ways to handle the situation. Brent quietly moved away. He was going to try and track the broadcasting signal to locate the enemy.
In the meantime, Ethan would be responsible for buying time. He stared coldly at the screen and asked, “Do you have her?” Ethan was sure they must have left some communication device on location, like the spy cameras they had planted in his office. Ethan had found some leads, but as soon as his men went looking, they would already be gone.
He had been waiting for the mastermind to show themselves. But he didn’t expect it to happen during his engagement ceremony.
The guests realized something was wrong. They were wondering what happened. They found it hard to believe that Marina had been kidnapped.
The guests felt tense but excited at the same time. A live kidnapping was not something they got to see every day.
No one dared to talk, not even the influencers that were live-streaming. They were quietly filming everything that was happening.
The person in the panda costume said cockily, “Who are you asking about?” The question sent shockwaves into the crowd. The guests didn’t expect someone to kidnap Ethan’s fiancée, much less one more person.
.Ethan started to lose his cool. He suddenly recalled Olivia congratulating him on his engagement. He had thought something was off this morning. It wasn’t like Olivia to call him and mock him.
What she would’ve done was stay away from him. After all, she never wanted to see him again. She had acted weird, and Ethan had even wondered if something happened to her.
Ethan’s hands clenched harder behind his back as the thought crossed his mind. He asked icily, “What do you mean by that?” The person in the panda costume shrugged. “It’s exactly what you think it is. I’ve taken your fiancée.” The crowd burst into a commotion instantly.
Amidst the chaos, the person added, “Not only do I have your flancée, but I also have your ex-wife,” “What? When did Ethan have an ex-wife?” “Didn’t he save himself for ten years for his true love? Where did this ex-wife come from?” “He was seen being intimate with a woman on the cruise ship a while ago. And now it turns out that he has an ex-wife. This man is trash.” “He has never announced any information about his ex-wife. She must be someone he’s embarrassed of.” “Rather than the kidnapping, I’m more curious about who Ethan’s ex-wife is.” Chapter 271 The guests on location and the live-stream viewers began gossiping about Ethan’s relationships.
The camera abruptly cut away from the person in the panda costume. The feed showed the ocean, clear skies, and seagulls flying. It would be a peaceful scene if not for the two women dangling on ropes.
Marina was wearing her expensive dress. The guests could see the tears flowing from her eyes even though she was blindfolded. She was in shock.
The woman next to her had the same treatment. The upper half of her face was covered up. Only her chin and lips were visible. Ethan clenched his fists so hard his palms were bleeding.
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Even After Death Chapter 272-Marina could feel everyone’s gaze even though she couldn’t see.
She cried for help, “Ethan! Dad! Help me! You have to save me. I don’t want to die.” Olivia wasn’t feeling good. She had yet to eat breakfast, and her stomach had been aching for a while. Her forehead was covered in sweat, making the ocean breeze feel more chilly.
She didn’t have the energy to call for help like Marina. The rope around her waist made it hard for her to breathe. She was sure the outcome would be the same either way.
Ethan chose Marina a year ago, and she knew his choice wouldn’t change. She wasn’t disappointed because she never had any hope to begin with.
As she was in despair and thinking of her chances of escaping, she heard some noise. The audio from the audience’s side was being broadcasted to them.
Chloe’s weeping was especially loud. “Marina, Olivia, are you two okay?” Olivia slowly opened her lifeless eyes. She tried to look toward Chloe’s voice even though she was blindfolded.
Chloe’s voice further intensified Marina’s emotions. She cried, “Mom, please save me!” “Don’t worry, Marina. Your dad will get you out of this.” Olivia’s stomach was in a lot of pain. Her lips were chapped. She licked them, but she didn’t say a word.
She realized that she cared more about Chloe’s choice than Ethan’s. Chloe was her mother, after all. Olivia touched her phone watch, feeling uneasy.
She was like a student waiting for her grades, anxious and unsettled.
In her mind, even though Chloe had abandoned her for so many years, she was still just Marina’s stepmother. Surely, she would pick her biological daughter over her stepdaughter, right?
The answer should have been obvious, but Olivia was so nervous she could barely breathe.
Chloe pleaded in a shaky voice, “I beg of you, please let my daughters go.
They’ve never done you any harm. If you want money, just name your price.
We’ll give you any amount you want. Just don’t hurt them. We can give you anything you want.” Chloe’s sorrowful voice shook Olivia. Olivia knew Chloe had never experienced much hardships in her life. She must be so terrified now. She also had a heart condition. Olivia was worried that she might faint.
Even she didn’t realize that she was only thinking of Chloe.
Ethan finally spoke up. “What do you want?” He felt very uncertain. He hoped that the people who kidnapped Olivia and Marina weren’t the ones who were after him.
If it was, Olivia and Marina would be doomed. They might even die horrible deaths.
The incident was being streamed on the internet. It matched those people’s way of doing things. Those people excelled at creating commotions. They liked to humiliate, torture, and even dismember their victims publicly.
Ethan had experienced countless trials and tribulations in his life. He had forged an indomitable will over the years. But he was trembling right now. Every single one of his fingers were shaking uncontrollably.
He had seen many dead bodies, and he was prepared to die at any time. But he didn’t want the people close to him to experience such misfortune.
He spent many years trying to leave his dark past behind. It took great effort for him to become who he was. He didn’t know how he was exposed.
He wondered if he had attracted the attention of those people when he went to the island to save Olivia and Connor.
Chapter 272 He knew there was no point in pondering about that. He tried his best to hide all traces of worry and fear on his face. The guests were all panicking, but they saw Ethan standing with his hands behind his back.
Ethan said calmly, “Let them go. Your demands will be fulfilled.
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Even After Death Chapter 273-If the kidnappers were after money, the Carltons and Millers could easily fulfill their demands. Ethan feared that they might want something even more precious than money.
Otto was in his wheelchair. His hands gripped the armrests so tightly that his veins were popping. Chris had a severe expression. The on-lookers might not know, but they did. Money was not an issue, but they could not risk exposing Ethan’s true identity.
Even if they had to give up on Marina, they had to protect Ethan’s secret. Otto and Chris looked each other in the eye and instantly came to an agreement.
Even though their family member’s life was still at risk, they had no choice. They had to keep the secret at all costs.
Chloe didn’t know anything. She kept weeping and said, “Tell us! Please tell us what you want. We’ll give you any amount of money you want.” “Mrs. Carlton, your tears are truly touching. Even a stranger like me can’t help but feel moved,” the person said. Although the words were spoken with a tone of regret, it sounded chilling to those who heard it.
The person then added, “I wonder who those tears are for. Are they for your biological daughter or your stepdaughter?” Chloe sniffed and said, “They’re both my daughters. What difference does it make?” The person chuckled. “Of course, there’s a difference. Even if you think you love them equally, there has to be a difference. I don’t want anything. I just want to play a game.
“I trust everyone has seen bomb squads defusing bombs in TV shows, right?
There are always two wires. Cutting the right one diffuses the bomb, but the wrong one … Bang!” The person imitated the sound of a bomb exploding, startling everyone.
“Here’s what’s going to happen. The two of them are tied in red and blue ropes respectively. In one minute, you have to pick one for me to cut.” These words caused an uproar among the guests.
“What do you mean by that? Cutting one of them loose? You want them to choose who dies?” “You’re rotten to the core, asking someone to choose one of their family members to kill!” “Who gave you the right to decide if they live or die?” Ethan and the Carltons were also stunned. They didn’t expect such an outrageous demand.
Even though Ethan’s secret would be safe, this situation wasn’t much better.
Marina screamed, “Ethan, I’m your fiancée and Connor’s mother. Save me! You have to save me!” Chris fell silent. Marina was his daughter, so naturally, he wanted Ethan to save Marina. But he couldn’t bring himself to say those words out loud.
Otto didn’t even hesitate. “Save Marina. It’s clearly the right option.” Otto was sure it was an easy choice to make. Olivia was the woman Ethan had already abandoned, while Marina was the fiancée who could bring him status and wealth.
The person said, “Mrs. Carlton, what about you? Who will you choose?” “Me?” Chloe’s face was filled with panic.
“That’s right. One is the stepdaughter you love; the other is the daughter you abandoned. I’m really curious who you’ll choose.
Chapter 273 2/2 People in the crowd began to chatter.
“Isn’t that obvious? She’d definitely pick her own flesh and blood: How could a stepdaughter compare to the child she bore for ten months?” “But she’s hesitating
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Even After Death Chapter 274-Marina was facing the camera. It was as if the person was trying to be considerate.
She adjusted the camera to give the audience a close-up view of Marina and Olivia.
Everyone could clearly see the state Marina and Olivia were in.
The diamonds on Marina’s fancy dress reflected the sunlight and created a dazzling glow.
The black blindfold on her face was soaked by her tears. The makeup she spent so much time putting on was ruined by her tears.
Marina no longer cared about how she looked. She just wanted to live.
On the other hand, Olivia was the complete opposite.
It was impossible to tell how she felt since most of her face was covered. Her lips were pursed.
She didn’t call for help from the beginning. She didn’t even say a word.
Some people thought she had fainted. Others noticed the sweat on her forehead. They thought it was weird that she sweated but didn’t cry.
Olivia didn’t have any makeup on, but her complexion was ashen. Even her lips were unnaturally pale.
“Isn’t the ex-wife too calm? It’s a matter of life and death. Why isn’t she panicking at all?” “Is she not scared of death?” “Marina is calling for help because she knows there’s a chance she will live.
“Olivia probably kept her lips sealed because she knew she would be sacrificed.
If the outcome was the same either way, it would be pointless for her to call for help.” The on-lookers began to formulate all sorts of theories. Some felt sad for this ex-wife who had never shown herself in public. Olivia broke her silence as the crowd was still guessing. “Mom, I also want to know who you’d pick between the two of us.’ She didn’t address Chloe as Mrs. Carlton this time. She called her “mom”.
Olivia said calmly, “I don’t blame you for neglecting me since I was young. I don’t blame you for leaving so abruptly. “Because Dad said that you weren’t happy when you were with him. You didn’t leave us behind. You just went to pursue your own happiness.
s bastard.
“You cut ties with Dad and were gone for years. I had been pushed to the ground. People called me a moth “None of that matters. I don’t blame you. I just want to know one thing. Did you also forsake our bond?” Olivia smiled faintly and continued, “I’m not afraid of dying. But I want to know if the mother I waited for more than ten years ever cared about me. Even if it’s just this once.” Everyone’s gaze fell on Chloe.
Marina was still shouting. “Mom, you said you would protect me! You said you would treat me like I was your own even if we aren’t blood-related.” Olivia didn’t care about what would happen to her. Her cancer was getting worse. She didn’t know how much longer she had to live.
All she wanted was to see her mother once again before she died, her mother, who would love her.
Olivia was like a child abandoned in the snow. She had been battered by the wind and snow. She was on her dying breath.
She held on to life because she was waiting for her mother to come get her.
Chapter 214 2/2 She wanted to prove to the bullies that she wasn’t a motherless bastard.
She wanted to prove to the world that she also had a mother. And that her mother was the most gentle woman who loved her the most.
“Mom, you’ll pick me, right?” Olivia said as tears welled up in her eyes.
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Even After Death Chapter 275-Life or death didn’t matter to Olivia anymore. All she wanted was for Chloe to show that she cared about her before she died.
She wanted to know that her waiting had not been for nothing, that she wasn’t alone in this relationship.
What she wanted was actual proof of maternal love from Chloe, not just empty words of love.
Olivia couldn’t see Chloe’s expression because she was blindfolded.
She began to feel uneasy. She had already lost to Marina once. She didn’t want to lose a second time.
The person in the panda suit got impatient as Chloe didn’t reply for a long time.
He said impatiently, “Why is it so hard for you to pick between your daughter and stepdaughter? Since that’s the case, I’ll decide for you. Cut both the ropes!” “No! I choose Marina,” Chloe shrieked.
The guests were dumbfounded.
“Did my ears deceive me? She actually chose the stepdaughter?” “So there’s actually a mother who doesn’t love her daughter? My eyes have been opened.” “You youngsters know nothing. Her hands were tied. She married into the Carlton family.
“Naturally, she has to think about the family’s best interest. Or else, how could she face the Carltons after this?” “Won’t she feel guilty for sacrificing her daughter to maintain her relationship with the Carltons?” “The daughter abandoned by her own mother must be so heartbroken.” The crowd couldn’t possibly know how much pain Olivia was going through. But they could imagine how sad she must be. Olivia could no longer hold back her tears after she heard Chloe’s words.
“Why … Why am I always the one who gets abandoned?” Tears began streaking down her face. The on-lookers were on the verge of tears at the sight of her sorrow.
Olivia didn’t scream or wail. Nor did she demand an explanation.
Her heart was already in tatters, barely hanging on to life. It was the person whose love she craved the most that landed the fatal blow.
The person was right. She did make Olivia wish she was dead.
The most painful wounds are the ones inflicted by the people you love.
When she heard what Olivia said, Chloe felt like her heart was being torn out of her chest.
Olivia moved slightly and faced Chloe’s direction.
She said, “You already abandoned me once. Why are you abandoning me again?” “Liv, I’m sorry. I am sorry. But I have no choice.” “You say you’re sorry?” Olivia smiled lightly and said, “I don’t want to hear that you’re sorry. That’s what you said when you abandoned me the first time.
“You also claimed to have no choice back then. What about me? Did I ever have a choice?
“If I could choose, I would rather be born into a poor family and have a mother who loves me. It would be way better than being abandoned by you repeatedly.
Chapter 275 “The other kids were right. I am a motherless bastard. I shouldn’t have had any hope for you.” “Liv, I love you! I really do! But Marina is different.
“Her mother passed away early, and she never had the chance to feel her mother’s love…” “Such irony. She abandoned her daughter to compensate for another person’s lack of maternal love.” The on-lookers were stunned. They couldn’t believe how twisted Chloe’s logic was.
The person in the panda suit seemed satisfied with Chloe’s answer.
She then turned her attention to Ethan and asked, “Mr. Miller, what about you?
Ex-wife or fiancée? “Make your choice. I am more curious about your answer than Mrs. Carlton’s.”
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Even After Death Chapter 276-All eyes fell on Ethan after the person said that. Marina was still calling for help.
Otto said coldly, “There’s no need for hesitation. Tell her that you choose Marina.” Chris patted Ethan on the shoulder. “Make your own decision. I won’t blame you, no matter who you choose.” The person in the panda suit displayed an hourglass on the screen and said, “You have one minute to consider your options.
“If you don’t make a choice when the time’s up, I’ll choose for you.” The sand in the hourglass fell quickly. Time began to slip away.
Ethan didn’t speak. He looked at the two women quietly. Marina was still crying for help, while Olivia was utterly silent. Ethan was sad that Olivia didn’t say anything to him.
At least when Chloe was asked, Olivia had begged to be chosen.
Ethan suddenly recalled the winter of last year. It was snowing heavily that night.
Olivia and Ethan both fell into the ocean. The first thing that came to his mind was Kurt, who sacrificed himself to save him. Marina was pregnant with Kurt’s child.
Ethan had noticed Brent jumping into the ocean with him. He was sure that Brent would be able to save Olivia. That was why he decided to swim toward Marina.
He didn’t expect Olivia’s leg to be entangled in a fishing net. It delayed her rescue and ultimately caused the death of her baby. Those were all unforeseeable tragedies that haunted Ethan.
He never got the chance to tell Olivia that he only cared about her from the start.
Things were different today. There was no way for him to save both of them this time.
When he closed his eyes, he could still see the image of Kurt bleeding out with a smile. “Don’t… Don’t cry. The general… has to survive. I chose to die for you willingly. Please… take care of my wife and child.” Kurt’s hand fell lifelessly to the side after he said that.
Kurt was Ethan’s cousin. They grew up together, and they looked alike.
That was why Kurt became something like a body double for Ethan. He had a lot of body doubles like that.
They were hidden in the shadows and ready to die for Ethan anytime.
Kurt was the one who stayed with him the longest and was the only one who was blood-related to Ethan.
Ethan owed his life to Kurt. That was why he put up with Marina’s arrogance and cruelty.
He looked the other way when Marina took everything that belonged to Olivia.
The dresses, the villa, the hospital, and even the position of Mrs. Miller.
But it was their lives on the line now.
On one side, it’s his promise to Kurt. On the other, it was the love of his life.
No matter who he picked, he would let someone down.
Marina noticed that Ethan had been silent for some time. She yelled, “Ethan, don’t forget your promise. You said you’ll always protect me!” Olivia still didn’t talk. She just wanted everything to end.
She was sure no one would pick her. She didn’t want to beg any longer. She would rather die with dignity.
Chapter 276 She had had enough of begging. Once was enough.
One minute went by quickly. The final grains of sand fell.
The person in the panda suit said in a cheery voice, “Time’s up, Mr. Miller. Let’s hear your choice.” “My life for theirs.” Ethan stood with his hands behind his back. He kept a straight face.
No one could tell what he was thinking, but his reply shocked everyone.
He didn’t choose between the two like Chloe did. He decided to save them both.
Ethan decided that if he had to sacrifice someone, he would rather sacrifice himself. “I die, they live. How’s that?”
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Even After Death Chapter 277-Even Olivia, who had held no expectations, was shocked. She had expected Ethan to abandon her like he did before.
The person in the panda suit didn’t expect this answer either. It disrupted her original plan.
Ethan pulled a knife out of nowhere.
He looked at the camera and said calmly, “I don’t know why you kidnapped them. But if someone needs to die today, let it be 1.
“Let them go. I’ll kill myself.” “Are you out of your mind, Ethan? Stop him!” Otto yelled angrily.
Ethan remained expressionless and said, “Keep them away from me.
“1 Brent and Kelvin weren’t the only ones who heeded his call. His four male secretaries also came out of the crowd and helped to keep Otto’s men at bay.
Ethan stood among the six men. He pointed the knife at his chest.
“Ethan, what are you doing? Let Olivia die! She deserves to die.” Marina was panicking.
The person’s tone changed slightly, “Don’t try to fool me. Do you think I’d believe that you’ll hurt yourself?” “Is that right?” Ethan smiled as he plunged the knife into his chest. His motion was smooth and without hesitation.
The crowd winced at the sight. They admired Ethan’s courage.
Ethan was wearing a black suit. It wasn’t unlike his usual attire at the office.
The blood slowly seeped through his white shirt, but he remained calm.
“Is this enough proof for you? Let them go, and I’ll kill myself.” Olivia’s thoughts were thrown into chaos, like the commotion happening on the island. It would seem like Ethan was killing himself.
Her heart was stirred by his action. She raised her head in confusion and asked, “Why?” This was the first time she spoke to Ethan since the beginning of this incident.
“Why are you trying to save me? Weren’t you the one who gave up on me?” Ethan smiled even though Olivia couldn’t see him. It felt like they were back in the good old days for a m “Liv, there’s something I have been meaning to tell you.” “You “Sorry. I should’ve apologized sooner.” Tears began streaming down Olivia’s face once again. Her blindfold quickly became soaked in tears.
Her lips were quivering while her body trembled ever so slightly.
Ethan walked closer to the screen like he was approaching Olivia.
“I’ll repay all my debts to you today, okay? This time, I’ll die. You live,” Ethan said.
The more he walked, the more he bled. But he continued to walk steadily.
The person in the panda suit was alarmed.
She said, “Stop! I don’t want your life. If you push that knife any deeper, I’ll kill Olivia now! Put down the knife.” Ethan didn’t stop walking. He had an unhinged expression that the crowd had never seen before.
Chapter 277 2/2 “What if I say no?” Ethan smirked and said, “I dictate the terms now. Let them go.” “I can let Marina go, but Olivia has to die.” Negotiations fell through.
“If she dies, every one of you dies with her!” Ethan said with a crazed look on his face.
Marina kept crying. Chloe said, “Ethan, you have to take care of yourself. Your health is important!
“What would happen to Marina if you died?” Suddenly, Chloe looked like she was making an important decision.
She yelled at the camera, “Kill Olivia if you must. We want Marina to live.” Chloe then looked at a despaired Olivia and said, “Please don’t hate me, Olivia.
If there’s a next life, I’ll do whatever I can to make it up to you.’
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Even After Death Chapter 278-There was a lot of noise, but Olivia could still make out Ethan and Chloe’s voices.
She could feel the irony. Her mother wanted her dead, but the man she hated was willing to trade his life for hers.
What expectations could she have for a mother like that? She used to sit at the entrance of her home and stare at the road Chloe drove off on.
When she had a falling out with Ethan, she would do that too.
She remembered that she would keep reheating the food that got cold and wait while sitting on the doorsteps.
She would wait through the four seasons year by year, but the person she waited for never showed up. It was like her whole life was a joke.
Olivia grunted and said slowly, “Mrs. Carlton, I don’t want you in the next life.
Even if there is a next life, I never want to cross paths with you again.” “Liv, I don’t have a choice. I really don’t have a choice…” Chloe was crying profusely. She didn’t want to make that choice, either.
But she loved Chris so much that she couldn’t bear to see him lose his only daughter.
Chloe hadn’t been able to bear children ever since her miscarriage. If Marina died, the Carlton family line would end.
That was why she couldn’t allow Marina to die, even if she had to sacrifice her own flesh and blood.
Olivia ignored Chloe. She continued, “Ethan, I’ve had enough of this life. Your debt to me can never be repaid with your life alone.” She smiled and said, “Remember, she’s the one who kidnapped and killed me.
Don’t take your anger out on anyone but her.” Ethan could feel something was wrong with Olivia. “Liv, what are you planning to do? Don’t be rash.” Olivia closed her eyes. She could hear the sound of the waves lapping against some boats and the seagulls in the distance.
It was the sound of freedom to her.
She drew her knife where the camera couldn’t see and began slowly cutting through the rope.
As the rope was about to break, she smiled at Ethan and said, “Thank you for not giving up on me this time. But it’s already too late.” She said calmly to Chloe, “Mrs. Carlton, you’re the one who gave me life and took care of me in my int.
“I’m giving it back to you now. I don’t owe you anything anymore.” In the shocked cries of the on-lookers, the rope around Olivia’s waist snapped.
She quickly fell into the ocean, creating a spray of waves.
“Liv!” Ethan yelled. But all he could touch was the cold, lifeless screen. The feed was cut off, and the screen began to play the video it was playing before it was interrupted.
The cherry blossoms were still falling peacefully, in contrast to Ethan’s horrific chest wound and his overwhelming rage. Ethan punched the screen. His eyes were bloodshot.
Chloe was stunned. She didn’t expect Olivia to cut herself loose.
Olivia had her motives for doing that. Ethan had always tried to forget the death of Leia.
When she tried to look into it, she was met with his resistance time and again.
She was betting her life on the fact that Ethan still loved her.
If that were true, Ethan would stop at nothing to uncover the truth after her death.
Chapter 278 She was smiling as she fell into the ocean. She had given Ethan a chance to learn the truth.
The guests fell speechless. They didn’t know what to feel at the moment.
Brent hurried toward Ethan and whispered in his ear, “I’ve tracked their signal.
It’s at the abandoned factory.” Ethan was still in a daze. He couldn’t accept the fact that Olivia had killed herself.
He slowly raised his head to look at Brent with bloodshot eyes. He said in a shaky voice, “Liv is dead.”
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Even After Death Chapter 279-“Who the fuck said you could hurt her?” Before Olivia fell into the water, she could hear a man shouting over the loud ocean breeze.
She wondered who the person was and if he was talking about her.
Olivia grasped her knife tightly. It was her only chance at survival. She cut away all the ropes that bound her as soon as she was in the water.
Through today’s incident, she was able to confirm that the person was a woman and that the woman didn’t want to hurt Ethan physically.
Even Marina was a decoy. Olivia knew that she was the woman’s only target.
The woman wanted to torment her.
But Olivia couldn’t figure out how she brought such trouble onto herself.
That woman was behind everything that happened to her and her family. Olivia couldn’t accept that.
Only one thought was going through her mind: she had to survive, even if she was beaten and bruised.
Olivia wanted revenge, even if it meant she had to bring the woman down with her.
She wanted her to have a taste of the suffering she went through.
Olivia was a good swimmer. She had been wallowing in the pain of losing her child in the past.
She had no will to live, and her life was a nightmare.
That was why she would not resist when she sank into the ocean. She wanted to be closer to the child she lost at sea But she broke out of her shell and emerged from her sorrow. She removed her blindfold, and bright light flooded her eyes. She raised her head and looked at the glimmering surface of the ocean.
She held her breath and swam in the opposite direction.
There were a lot of abandoned boats that were washed ashore in this area.
Olivia had found her target.
She could hear voices from above the water. The silhouette of a person appeared. They were probably there to make sure she was dead.
Olivia submerged herself deeper into the water. She could make out the silhouette of the person more de She figured the person would not find her if she didn’t move too much.
The pain in her stomach grew. She almost couldn’t take it. She tried her best to endure the pain.
She told herself she must survive.
Olivia moved toward the hull of a boat. It would block the person’s view of her.
The boat had been abandoned for a long time. Its hull was lined with trash and barnacles.
The smell was putrid. Tiny fish swam away from the seaweed near the boat because of her arrival.
Olivia was graced with good luck. She climbed onto the boat using the rope ladder attached.
As she quietly emerged from the water, she saw the person in the panda suit standing angrily in the distance.
She looked like she was ordering her men to look for Olivia’s body.
Olivia didn’t dare to let her guard down. She got onto the boat to find somewhere to hide.
She glanced at Jennifer and Ryan, who stood beside the person. She still couldn’t distinguish the person’s figure because the panda suit concealed her.
Chapter 279 The person suddenly turned to look toward Olivia as if she sensed her gaze.
Olivia had already crouched down and hidden herself. She knew she was dead if the person found her. Things had already escalated too much. The person would not allow her to live.
The person said, “Go search the abandoned boats.” Ryan rejected her idea, “Her limbs were bound when she fell. She must have drowned by now.” The person examined the rope Olivia had cut and said coldly, “She has a knife.
Check the boats. We have to be sure.” The woman was furious. She knew Olivia was trying to use her death to nudge Ethan to investigate further. She pointed at one of the boats and said, “Start searching from this one. The game is over. She has to die today.”
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Even After Death Chapter 280-Olivia could almost feel the person’s intent to kill. She was very meticulous and alert. Olivia knew she had to hide.
The boat she got on was quite shabby, but it was large enough for her to hide in.
Olivia figured the person couldn’t search too thoroughly because they didn’t bring many people here. She quickly snuck into the boat’s cabin.
The boat was partially submerged. The water within the boat was dirty. It smelled awful. Olivia knew she couldn’t rely on anyone to save her this time.
She could only save herself. No matter how hard the road ahead was, she no longer had the option to back out of it. She slowly walked toward the foulsmelling water.
Soon after, she heard footsteps on the boat.
Olivia pinched her nose and submerged herself in the water.
She was in a blind spot. Her pursuers wouldn’t see her if they didn’t enter the water.
Olivia’s heartbeat quickened as she heard the footsteps getting louder. She hoped that the person searching wouldn’t jump into the pungent water.
The person shone a bright flashlight on the water.
The water was murky. The light could only reveal vague outlines of some old items in the water. Thanks to the light, Olivia noticed a dead body not far away from her.
She could tell that it was a woman’s body from the long hair scattered in the water.
The last time she got so close to a dead body was when she saw Belle’s.
This unknown body wasn’t in much better shape than Belle’s.
Fish had eaten part of her face. There was even a fish that swam out of the body’s eye socket toward Olivia’s hand.
Olivia grasped her chest and forced herself to calm down. This was a perfect place to dump bodies since no one ever came here. She hid in the water because she had no choice. She didn’t notice the body before.
“I found something!” Ryan said.
Olivia clenched her sleeve tightly. She felt despair. She grabbed her knife and prepared to fight for her life. If Ryan went near her, she would stab him without hesitation.
“Look, doesn’t that look like a person? Could that be Olivia?” Jennifer brought over a pole and said, “We’ll know once we retrieve it.” The pole touched the dead body, Olivia was trembling in fright. The body was dragged onto the surface.
Ryan said nonchalantly, “Damn it, how unlucky. It’s a dead body,” “It’s dirty and smelly here. A princess like Olivia would never be able to hide here. Let’s go.
Olivia remerged from the water as the footsteps faded into the distance and began gasping for breath. Although the air still stank from the dead body, it was better than being underwater.
Olivia smiled in relief, even as she was filled with fear. She had survived.
As long as she lived, she would have a chance to exact revenge on the person that brought her so much pain.
Chapter 280 2/2 Her stomach pain seemed to have subsided due to her will to survive. She switched on the teddy phone watch that Chloe gave her. It was still working.
She didn’t expect this watch that she didn’t take off due to sentimentality to come through in a pinch like this.
She looked at the body. It looked gruesome. But she had no time to be afraid.
She wondered if the family of the body realized she was dead. She was also curious about the identity of the body.
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