Ch. 251..260

Chapter 251 Chapter 251 No one could deny that the scenery of the Royal Tower was uniquely spectacular, especially the top floor. It made people feel like standing in the clouds.

Tiffany took a sip of coffee and lazily turned the chair around.

At this moment, the tightly shut glass door was suddenly pushed open.

She thought that Richard was back. Unexpectedly, she heard the sound of high heels tapping on the ground in this quiet and luxurious office.

Before Tiffany could turn around, a gentle voice with lingering affection came from behind her. “Richard, why are you avoiding me?” This sweet voice could melt a man’s bones, Tiffany remained silent and touched her arm. Then she swiveled the chair around. “Miss Trujillo, long time no see.” Who else could it be but Wendy?

Tiffany greeted her with an innocent smile.

When Wendy saw clearly the person on the chair, her eyes widened in shock and anger. “Why are you here?” Looking around and confirming that there were only the two of them in the office, she rushed over, slammed the table, and shouted, “Who allowed you to sit there? Stand up!” Tiffany pinched her ears slightly and made a nonchalant expression. “Why? Do you want to sit here too?” “Of course, I…” Wendy’s eyes widened. Of course, she wanted to sit here and even dreamed of it, but she had never been able to make it come true.

If she hadn’t used some connections, she wouldn’t even be able to enter the Royal Tower, let alone run rampant in Richard’s office.

However, this little girl in front of her took it for granted.

“You’re quite bold!” Wendy was both jealous and angry. “Don’t you know that Richard hates it the most when people touch his things? If he sees you sitting here, he’ll make you suffer!” There was a hint of smugness in her tone. After all, she had known Richard for several years.

“Oh,” Tiffany said. “I see.” “Then get lost. What are you waiting for?” Wendy smiled contemptuously.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, the office door opened again. A tall and noble figure slowly walked in with an oppressive aura. “Who to get lost?” Richard glanced at Wendy disdainfully. His handsome eyes seemed to be impatient, and the air in the office instantly got shockingly cold.

Tyrone, who was following behind Richard, felt his scalp go numb. He did not understand how Wendy had got in. Acutely aware of the change in Richard’s emotions, he immediately went forward. “Miss Trujillo, Mr. Hampton’s schedule is full today. Please go back.” Just now, Wendy was talking like she was very familiar with Richard, but Tyrone’s words were cruel just like a slap on her face.

She and Richard were not even friends.

Wendy’s face turned pale as she asked with an aggrieved expression, “She is still here. Why are you chasing me away?” “You want to know?” Richard gave a half–smile.

His handsome face became more and more captivating and Wendy looked at him almost infatuatedly.

However, in the next second, the handsome man grabbed the chair and bent down. Just like that, a kiss landed on Tiffany’s lips.

The room fell silent.

Wendy’s eyes widened. This scene almost suffocated her.

This time, there was no need for Tyrone to explain anything. She turned around and rushed out of the office right away, leaving her sobbing in the air.

Seeing this, Tyrone immediately left and closed the door, in case it caused any inconvenience for his boss’s precious mission.

Tiffany’s eyebrows furrowed. ‘I really want to bite you!‘ Richard could not help but laugh. Sensing that the little girl was already on the verge of fury, he immediately took a step back and perfectly avoided Tiffany’s attack. “You heartless girl.” “Don’t run!” She chased after him in an attempt to punch him, but Richard easily dodged her again. Their positions changed instantly. Richard sat back in his chair and reached out to pull her back.

Caught off guard, Tiffany fell into his arms. “Bastard!” Tiffany gritted her teeth, but a warm breath puffed into her ear.

“Don’t move.” The man’s voice was hoarse. “If you move around again, I can’t guarantee what will happen.” Tiffany sensed a certain change, and then she instantly understood what it was and her face blushed. “Then, let go of me…” She was so fluttered that she almost bit her tongue at the words.

Rumor had it that Richard was a frigid workaholic, but this was completely different from what she saw. This man was always so restless and couldn’t control his body in private.

The stalemate lasted for a while. Just as Tiffany was about to give up struggling, Richard finally let go of her. There was no trace of coldness in his eyes and it turned into a ball of fire. “Go.” He seemed to be suppressing something so hard.

Tiffany looked at him sympathetically. “Um, are you feeling uncomfortable restraining yourself? I have some pills here. Just one, and it will ensure that your heart will be cleansed and you will have no more desires.” After saying that, she really left a vial. Then, she rushed out of his office.

Looking at the vial on the table, Richard shook his head helplessly. “You heartless little girl.” When Tyrone saw Tiffany running out, he was a little surprised. Miss Kelley, why are you out? Are you worried about affecting Mr. Hampton’s work?” As she spoke, he patted his chest “Don’t worry. I won’t let anyone in this time! I guarantee that no one will dare to disturb the two of you.” ‘What do you mean by that? What kind of dirty things do you have in your head?‘ Tiffany gave him a weird look and left the Royal Tower in the elevator.

Tyrone stood rooted to the ground and thought to himself. Finally, he came to a shocking conclusion. ‘Is it over? So fast? Does he have that kind of problems?” Fortunately, his boss couldn’t read his mind. Or he would definitely crack his head to wash his brain.

When Tiffany came out of the building, unexpectedly, many people knew her. and greeted her. They all looked so reserved and careful.

“Miss Kelley!” “Miss Kelley, hi!” ‘Am I famous here?‘ Tiffany was a little confused. Then she heard someone whispering behind her, “Did you see that? She’s becoming Mrs. Hampton soon.” “Huh? Really? No way?” Only two people in the Royal Tower were allowed to reach the top floor at any time without any notification. One was Sidney, and the other was Tiffany.

Therefore, it was almost an open secret in the company that Tiffany would be their boss’s wife.

Tiffany deliberately slowed down and continued listening.

Those whispering employees spoke very softly, but they couldn’t beat her sharp ears.

“Mr. Hampton’s attitude is enough to state the truth. That’s why I always said that Miss Trujillo is humiliating herself every time she comes here.” “I heard that the Trujillo family tried to form a marriage alliance back then, but in the end, they also made a fool of themselves…” As the last sentence entered her ears, Tiffany also walked out of Royal Tower.

Unexpectedly, Wendy did not leave. Seeing Tiffany come out, she asked with red eyes, “Are you happy now?”

Chapter 252 Chapter 252 Tiffany raised her eyebrows and asked, “Does this have anything to do with me?” Wendy wiped the tears off her face and sneered. “Of course you’re happy. If you didn’t interfere, I wouldn’t…” Tiffany abruptly interrupted her. “Wouldn’t what? Lose hope after so many years of effort?” She curled her lips and smiled casually. “You’re too bold. But you should know that he doesn’t have to respond to your so- called love.” These words were directed at Wendy and also herself. It was a little late for her to comprehend the principle.

But Wendy took her kind advice as a show–off. “What goes around comes around. Now you seem to be the winner. Let’s see how long you could be smug. Just wait!” After saying that, she left arrogantly in her high heels.

Tiffany shook her head and smiled helplessly. What trapped humans was never an ambition, but an obsession. Since she couldn’t persuade this stupid woman, she would just let her be.

After all, regardless of what happened today, Wendy would not give up on bringing up trouble to her. After all, they had been hostile against each other a long time ago, Thalia’s headache was acting up again. Ever since that night at Sandra’s wedding banquet, she had been traumatized by seeing Tiffany being arrested. She had a splitting headache for the past few days. No examination could find any problems. It might be some psychological issues.

Not to make her daughter worried, Thalia did not tell her about his. One day, she went out alone to Sanctuary Mountain to pray for recovery.

However, halfway up the mountain, she felt a wave of dizziness. On the steps, she lost her balance and fell back. Judging from the height, she would probably lose her life.

Thalia felt a wave of despair.

However, a pair of hands held her firmly.

When Thalia opened her eyes, she saw a beautiful face.

“Are you alright?” This pretty girl asked with concern.

“You are?” Thalia looked surprised.

The girl in front of her had a faint smile on her face, which could be remembered at a glance. That day at Sandra’s wedding, Thalia also tripped over the foot of the stool and almost fell and it was also this girl who reached out to support her.

“What a coincidence. Thank you for that day. I wanted to find you after that, but you’ve already left. And now we meet here again.” Thalia smiled.

“It doesn’t matter.” The girl’s smile made her so comfortable. “Are you feeling unwell? Do you need me to help you down the mountain?” “Thanks, but no need.” Thalia smiled. “I guess I was too tired from climbing all the way up. Fortunately, you helped me up. I, can’t imagine what would happen if I really fell down,” The young girl smiled and casually brushed the hair by her ear.

Thalia could not help but ask, “By the way, may I know your name?” “My name is… Melody Princeton.” She smiled thinly.

Thalia nodded. “That’s a good name.” Unexpectedly, Melody added, “I’m your daughter’s classmate.” “What? Really?” When Thalia heard this, she said, “Are you going up the mountain too? Do you want to come along with me? After that, you can come to my house for dinner. I still want to thank you for helping me time and time again.” “Okay.” Melody nodded.

The scenery in Sanctuary Mountain was extremely spectacular. Most of the prayers here would come true. So people tended to come here when their lives had some problems.

When they were making a wish, Melody asked curiously, “What wish have you made?” Thalia closed her eyes. “I just want everything to go well for my husband and my daughter.” “Then I’m about the same as you. I hope my family and the one I love can be safe and happy for all time.” After saying that, Melody closed her eyes and prayed sincerely. She seemed to think of someone, and a sweet smile showed up on her lips.

Thalia opened her eyes and asked, “The one you love? Do you mean your boyfriend?” “That’s right.” Melody nodded.

“Is he Kenneth Harper?” Thalis tilted her head.

“Yeah.” Melody smiled and lowered her head shyly.

“He’s a good man.” Thalia smiled.

No wonder at Sandra’s wedding banquet that day, she saw that Kenneth seemed to have brought a female companion with him. He brought that girl wherever he went and treated her like a treasure, not allowing her to walk out of his sight. And that girl happened to be the one who helped her twice when she almost fell.

But Thalia thought that seemed to be a good thing. Such a fickle man didn’t deserve her daughter.

After leaving the mountain, Thalia invited Melody to her house. “Anyway, it’s Sunday today. Tiffany is also at home. You are classmates and must have a lot to talk about.” As Thalia spoke, she brought Melody into the car. They drove all the way to Cedar Ridge Villa.

When she got out of the car and saw the luxurious and exquisite villa, Melody even praised, “Your house is awesome.” When she said this, her face was innocent. It did not make people feel disgusted. Thalia felt that she was such a sincere and cute girl.

In the huge living room, Tiffany was having fun with her brother. There was a large pile of desserts and juice on the table, as well as two ancient Rubik’s cubes.

“Let me show you!” Eric lowered his head and operated the toy nimbly.

The moment she heard footsteps coming from the door, Tiffany looked up. “Mom, you’re back. Why didn’t you let me accompany you to She paused suddenly when she saw the pure and flawless girl coming in with her mother.

Tiffany raised her eyebrows. Before she could speak, Thalia told her what had happened in the afternoon. Her words were filled with gratitude.

“Since you’re here, you’re our guest. Melody, take a seat.” Tiffany asked the servant to clean up the table and then place a glass of juice and dessert for her.

“Thank you.” Melody seemed to be a little reserved. She said softly, “It’s not a big deal. If it were anyone else, they would definitely help.” “Anyway, thank you so much.” Thalia smiled at Melody. Then she prepared to return to her room to take the pills before reminding her kids, “Please entertain our guest well.” “I know.” The siblings said in unison.

The servants walked away. There were only the three of them on the comfortable and luxurious sofa.

“Is this your brother?” Melody patted Eric’s head and praised with a smile, “He’s so cute.” Eric had always hated being touched by people, so he dodged away and replied without raising his head, “Cute is for children. I prefer to hear others praise me for being handsome.” He was so narcissistic. Like sister, like brother.

Chapter 253 Chapter 253 Melody burst out laughing when she heard that. “So handsome boy, can I play with you?” “No, I just want my sister to play with me.” Only his sister was the most important.

Tiffany gently pinched Eric’s ear and lectured, “Is this how you treat our guest? Huh?” The little boy echoed readily, “Sorry, I was wrong… His aggrieved gaze made him look like a little puppy. No matter how big a mistake he made, no one could bring themselves to beat him up.

What could Tiffany do? She could only pamper her little brother. She patted his head, making the puppy squint his eyes in pleasure.

Looking at the tacit interaction between the siblings, Melody’s eyes flashed with an imperceptible trace of mockery. After sitting for a while, she got up. “Thank you for your hospitality. I’ll go back first.” “Why don’t you stay for dinner?” Tiffany also stood up.

“No, Kenneth is here to pick me up…” As Melody spoke, she carefully glanced at Tiffany, as if afraid that she would fly into a rage out of humiliation. However, she could not hide the smugness in her eyes.

When Tiffany heard this, she was not affected at all. Instead, she came to a realization and stopped asking Melody to stay. She immediately called a servant to send the guest off on her behalf.

The servant politely sent Melody all the way to the gate.

Kenneth did not expect Melody to come to the Kelley family as a guest. It seemed awkward for him to enter, so he just waited outside in the car.

As Melody got into the car, he asked, “Why are you here? They didn’t bully you, right?” “No.” She smiled. “I’m just very envious. Sometimes, I feel really inferior compared to Tiffany. How could the light of a firefly compete with the brilliance of the moon?” She let out a long sigh, her beautiful face tinged with loneliness.

Kenneth frowned when he heard that. “Who told you that? Tiffany? Or Mrs. Kelley?” “No, no, they didn’t say anything.” Melody denied it but she was affirming it in a special way.

Kenneth’s eyebrows gradually turned cold, and there was a hint of anger in his tone. “Don’t come here in the future. You’re not a firefly. As long as I’m around, no one can look down on the future Mrs. Hampton, understand?” “But…” Melody looked worried. “Your family…” “Don’t worry. I’ve already told my family about our relationship. When Grandpa gets better, I’ll bring you back to meet them.” As he spoke, Kenneth gently held her hand and said, “No one can bully you, not even the Kelley family. If they dare, just tell me.” Melody blushed a little under his overbearing protection, but she still nodded shyly. “Okay.” The shyness of a little girl was especially alluring.

A faint smile appeared on Kenneth’s face. As he retracted his hand and drove away, he glanced at the elegant villa outside. He snorted coldly, his handsome face filled with impatience and disgust.

The engagement between him and Tiffany had already ended when the Kelley family personally came to cancel it half a year ago. They had nothing to do with each other anymore, so it was best for them to mind their own business.

Unexpectedly, the Kelley family was so petty. When they found out about his relationship with Melody, they even got her into their house just to humiliate her to avenge Tiffany. This family was really despicable!

His emotions naturally did not escape Melody’s eyes.

She looked out of the window. There was a faint smile in her lucid eyes. However, the moment she lowered her eyes, a trace of arrogance flashed past. This man was so easy to deal with. She couldn’t even understand how Sandra had lost to Tiffany and made herself a ridiculous joke.

It was still late summer in Lovell City, but it was already snowing in a small town 4000 miles away.

Sandra slowly opened her eyes. Beside her bed, a maid dressed in a neat blue dress was feeding her medicine meticulously and injecting her with something.

But she knew one thing for sure. She had come back to life.

She had no idea who had saved her, or where she was. Since she woke up three days ago, Sandra found herself in a luxurious ancient castle. Every day, when she woke up, the maids would clean her up, treat her wounds, feed her medicine, and give her injections. She had been taken care of so meticulously.

However, once she asked where she was, they would not say a word. The maids would only smile at her like that like a group of puppet dolls.

Sandra had panicked before, but she quickly calmed down.

She knew very well that she had died once. Since that was the case, what was there to be afraid of?

So she waited patiently.

Until today, after taking the medicine and getting an injection, she saw the maid suddenly take a few steps back and kneel on the ground with their heads lowered respectfully.

Sandra was stunned. She subconsciously looked up, and a tall and handsome man slowly walked into this gorgeous and spacious room.

The man was dressed in a black A gown.

trand of his black hair fell on his fair forehead, making him look so devilish.

With every step he took, the maids on the ground knelt more respectfully.

The luxurious room instantly was enveloped in the shadow of oppression. A dangerous aura was spreading.

Sandra could not help but tremble a little, but she forced herself to calm down.

Since this man had saved her, it meant that at least she had some value. Now that he gave her such an environment and treatment, he would not kill her for the time being….

The man walked slowly to the bed. He reached out and brushed her face with his pale, cold fingers.

Sandra subconsciously shivered. Just as she was about to speak, the man’s hand suddenly pinched her neck and exerted force.

She was so shocked that she could not even utter a single syllable.

‘Don’t! I don’t want to die. Her strong will to live made her eyes show desire.

The man whispered in her ear. “Very good. From today onwards, you’re mine. I’ll heal your injuries, remove the scar on your face, and give you everything you want…” This voice seemed to be bewitching.

Sandra was at a loss amtnodded with difficulty.

The hand on her neck suddenly loosened.

After regaining her freedom, Sandra panted heavily. Her back was already drenched in cold sweat. When she came back to her senses, she couldn’t help but look up at the man in front of her.

The man was handsome and elegant, just like this gorgeous ancient castle. He was noble and illustrious, exuding a charm that made one’s heart palpitate.

And this perfect man had just said that she would be his from now on.

Chapter 254 Chapter 254 Sandra blushed. But this was good for her. In the future, she would definitely do her best to please this man.

As this thought flashed across her mind, that man suddenly looked down at her with a faint smile. “After you recover, you’ll have to start training.” Training? To learn how to serve a man?‘ She was confident that she had the ability to win this man’s heart.

Sandra asked subconsciously, “Training for what?” “To be my slave.” His tone was still like a lover’s whisper, but it carried an indescribable coldness and cruelty, shattering Sandra’s anticipation and eagerness.

“If you can’t pass, then from now on, you’ll be one of these maids, understand?” The man laughed and strode away.

Sandra sat on the bed, her head buzzing.

She suddenly thought of a terrifying thing. These female slaves looked so lifeless like boneless puppets. What kind of torture had they experienced to become like this?

Sandra couldn’t help but shiver when she thought of her future. No! I won’t become a slave.

This might be her last chance in this life. She had died once, so this time, she had to grasp it tightly.

Sandra wiped the sweat from her forehead and grabbed the hand of a maid. “You’ve also experienced this test, right? Tell me what it is about!” The slave girl just smiled at her but didn’t reveal her teeth.

It was extremely strange that they all smiled in this way.

Sandra choked and could only ask again, “Medicine, bring me the medicine just now!” Out of vigilance and consideration, when she was fed the medicine, she secretly spat out half of it in case there were any other ingredients in it.

However, from the looks of it, all her struggles and precautions were unnecessary. This man was scarier than she had imagined.

This slave girl followed her wishes and brought the medicine over. She even handed her a cup of water.

Sandra took them at this time. She had been severely injured. It would probably take half a month for her to completely recover. She didn’t have much time left.

From late summer to early autumn, a month passed quickly.

The heat of Lovell City subsided a little. Now the air was cool and comfortable.

At the beginning of October, the only thing that received the most attention was Abbie’s new TV series, which would officially start airing on Friday this week.

The filming progress was only half–finished and the broadcast mode was two episodes a week.

The critics were polarized as it was receiving both criticism and praise. Some of the audience ran towards Abbie, while others directly snubbed it.

No matter what, this was a test for her comeback.

After being out of public sight for so 11 “$, it would be a lie to say that she was still confident. Hence, that night, the three of them met.

Tiffany was in charge of paying the bill, and Zoo. in charge of comforting Abbie.

Abbie’s nervousness was greatly relieved after eating a big meal.

But she was still afraid. She was afraid that she would flop. She was afraid that the audience would scold her. She was afraid that even if her slander had been clarified, it would be difficult for her to make a comeback.

Tiffany took a sip of juice and comforted her calmly. “Don’t worry. Trust Mr. Fraser’s judgment. There must be a reason why he supported you as the female lead against all the people’s rejection. Anyway, if this one couldn’t make it, there is still a next one. You always have a chance.” She spoke nonchalantly, but these were the words after consideration. It was just always a matter of money. She would invest as much as she could.

Abbie was amused but also felt touched. “We’ll know the results in two days. Let’s hope it won’t be disappointing.” As it turned out, most of the audience clicked on it out of curiosity on the day of the premiere. So the views skyrocketed. As the audience watched, their attention was completely attracted by the engaging plots.

In this age, there was no shortage of dramas. The only thing that could crush peers was the advantage of its own while Dreams of Rising had almost all the advantages.

On the screen, Abbie’s extremely recognizable face could be remembered at a glance. She was still as stunning as back then and coupled with her outstanding acting skills, there were countless good reviews.

[She’s winning The Best Actress! This is what we call a real actress.] [She never disappoints us! Always so beautiful and cool.] [She’s back! The other actresses are shaking. By the way, the man in it looks quite good also.] As more and more people talked about it on the Internet, this TV series went viral.

In the first three days, Dreams of Rising hit trending topics frequently and quite a lot of them were about Abbie’s comeback belonging to herself only.

Even the screenwriter was trending.

It was said that this mysterious writer had also worked with several other directors. The projects related were all acted by top celebrities, so this new one had been quite popular before it was out.

The screenwriter’s identity was too mysterious, and not a single piece of information was leaked to the public. People were all curious about this talented creator.

Tiffany was quite surprised when looking at the comments on the Internet. ‘The fans are so interesting these days.

As she scrolled through the phone, she unexpectedly received a call from the director.

“Miss Kelley, I’ve already drafted the script that you inspired me last time. As long as I get the investment, we can officially start filming. I’ll add your name as one of the screenwriters.” Two months ago, she had done him a favor, and Harold had never forgotten it.

Many things complemented each other. If this TV series became popular, she would gain more reputation as a screenwriter.

Tiffany raised her eyebrows nonchalantly. “Mr. Lester, you want to get investments? Just talk to me.

In his previous life, Harold had relied on this movie to go from an unknown director to a renowned big shot winning countless awards. No matter how much investment was poured, it would return in times more.

Of course 2 she didn’t want to take too much advantage of him. “I’ll invest in you until the shooting is done. I will only take 20% of the box office. How about that?” “Are you serious?” Harold was stunned in disbelief. He was so shocked that he even blurted out what was on his mind. “Miss Kelley, if you do it, you will probably become the one who needs investment in the future.” Only 20%. As an investor, she wouldn’t carn much. But once the movie flopped, she had to bear the huge loss alone.

Although Harold was also a little tempted, he still had his conscience. He shook his head and refused. “No, I can’t let you take the risk.”

Chapter 255 Chapter 255 Tiffany laughed when she heard that. “Mr. Lester, you have to be confident in yourself. What if it becomes a blockbuster? And I’m not just making money by investment.” She mainly wanted to help him, and this was her original intention. Or she wouldn’t have given him the script in advance.

After pondering for a moment, Harold agreed. “Alright, then thank you, Miss Kelley.” After a pause, he asked, “Can I ask a question? Why… are you helping me?” Tiffany replied with an irrelevant sentence. “Because I once hoped that someone would reach out and help me.” On the other end of the line, Harold was slightly stunned.

Somehow his heart hurt because Tiffany’s tone was filled with vicissitudes, carrying a sense of maturity people shouldn’t have at such a young age.

Perhaps it was because he felt the same way, Harold sighed. During this period of time, he had received a lot of eye–rolling and rejection from investors.

In the end, only his old friend, Oliver, was willing to help. However, he did not dare to drag his good friend down with him in this risky project. Therefore, he lied that he had found an investment and only accepted a portion of Oliver’s help.

Now, with Tiffany’s help, all the problems were solved.

After hanging up the phone, Tiffany directly asked the person in charge of StarRise Entertainment to transfer a sum of start- up funds to Harold.

After transferring tens of millions, her pockets/were still bulging.

During this period, there were many people coming for medicine. The account of Miracle Healer had countless income. Sean and the Moody Group were respectively in a state of profit and loss. But in comparison, she still achieved a surplus.

It was time to make another income.

Tiffany rubbed her chin. Recently, there was a lack of medicinal herbs. She also saw that her mother’s headaches were getting more and more frequent, and she didn’t seem to get better even after taking medicine.

If she wanted to completely cure Thalia’s problems, just acupuncture alone was not enough. She had to find a few special herbs that were suitable for this specific illness.

Tiffany secretly made a decision. Hence, she applied for a week’s leave and told her family that she was preparing for her exams during this period and would stay in the dorm.

Charlie and Thalia never suspected her. They believed whatever their daughter said.

But Eric was different and sent a message. [Are you going to the Royal Bay? There’s a very good big tiger there. Tell it I miss it.] Tiffany rolled her eyes. ‘What are you thinking? Did I say I’m going there? And why are you so eager to see me live there? You should stop me, right?‘ Tiffany shook her head and left the school.

When she heard that Tiffany was going to take leave, Zoe chased after her and said reluctantly, “Tiffany, where are you going?” “I’m going to Misty Ridge to do something.” “Misty Ridge?” Zoe was dumbfounded. “Isn’t that very far?” Not only was it far away, but it was also dangerous.

Misty Ridge was very far from Lovell City. It was located in the mountains of a small town with intense miasma and unpredictable weather. Moreover, as its name suggested, it was in danger of getting lost in the misty forest and not being able to come out.

Tiffany had never been there herself, but there was a herb that could only be found there.

If she could find it, not only would Thalia’s head disease be cured, but it could also be refined into another medicine with the effect of prolonging life and retaining beauty. Its value would be immeasurable.

“It’s too dangerous.” Zoe also knew that she was not capable enough to be helpful, so she did not dare to mention anything like going together with her. She just could not help but worry.

Tiffany patted her shoulder. “Don’t worry. I’ve found someone to accompany me. Nothing will happen.” “That’s better. By the way, Tiffany, the donated supplies will arrive in two days. I plan to bring some people to distribute them over the weekend. Does your relative mind it?” Zoe asked.

‘What relative?‘ Tiffany was stunned for a moment before she realized that the charity fund that she had asked Zoe to manage was arranged in the name of her so–called relative. “It doesn’t matter. She won’t have any objections. Be careful. Remember to bring a few more people to do things.” “Okay.” Zoe nodded.

Tiffany walked out of the gate and was about to hail a taxi when she saw a low–key luxury car parked in front of her.

The window slowly rolled down, revealing a handsome face. Richard raised his eyebrows. “Get in the car.” Tiffany got in. “Why are you here?” Tiffany looked aggrieved. ‘How do you find out about my impromptu leave so quickly?‘ Then the man slowly said, “I heard that someone was going to abandon me and run away alone, so I decided to make this trip.” Tiffany chuckled and asked, “Aren’t you busy? I’ll be gone for quite a few days. Your company has so many things to do. Can you leave?” Richard ruffled her hair. “Don’t worry.” If the company were in a mess because of his absence for just a few days, he would have been bankrupt a long time ago.

Moreover, the people who could truly become Royal Tower’s senior management were all true talents. They were all elites, and no one dared to slack off.

Tiffany nodded. “Alright, then come with us.” “Us?” He keenly caught a keyword and immediately raised his eyebrows with a half–smile. “Who else? Hmm?” “Jeremy.” Tiffany never lied. Of course, if she really wanted to lie, she could do it confidently.

Richard’s expression darkened when he heard that, “With me around, do you still need that gigolo?” Judging from the little girl’s tone, it was obvious that she had regarded him as an outsider. She and Jeremy were on the same side.

When a man got jealous, the air in the car became sour somehow.

John was shaking in the front seat.

Tiffany smiled and stroked his hair. “I was just thinking that you were busy. And Jeremy has been to Misty Ridge before. He’s familiar with that place.” “John has been there too. He’s more familiar with it,” Richard said almost immediately.

John turned around in confusion. “Huh? When have I been there?” Richard glanced at him coldly.

John was shocked and immediately changed his words. “Yes, yes! I’ve been there once. I’m familiar with it!” Tiffany made a sound nonchalantly. “Oh.” Richard’s face froze awkwardly. Now it was obvious who would be in the higher position in the family in the future.

John could not help but feel sympathy for Richard, who was such an all–powerful figure but had no choice but to lower his head before a little girl.

John quietly turned around, his shoulders shaking when holding laughter.

Just like that, under Tiffany’s hegemony, Jeremy packed his things and went straight from Luna Villa to Royal Bay. Together, they took Richard’s private plane to the small town.

Chapter 256 Chapter 256 The flight would take three and a half hours.

From the moment he boarded the plane, Jeremy covered his face with a magazine and slept on the sofa. He was always so calm and composed.

In order not to be a third wheel, John quickly left the lounge to give the two of them some space.

Even so, that man still felt that their private time had been ruined.

When Richard first learned that Tiffany was on leave for a week, he guessed that she was definitely going on a long trip, so he immediately abandoned everything and followed her. Anyway, no matter where Tiffany was going, he could always be around. He could also protect her even in hell.

But unexpectedly, she would rather bring a gigolo than call him along.

Richard’s face turned darker and darker. Just as he was enveloped in a dejected shadow, he suddenly felt a chill between his lips. When he opened his eyes, he saw Tiffany’s smiling face.

She was feeding him a piece of fruit and coaxed, “Be good, open your mouth.” ‘Girl, you’re getting bolder!‘ Richard looked like the volcano in his body was about to erupt. The few servants on the plane were secretly shocked that this lady was so bold.

Tiffany’s tone was like she was coaxing a child, filled with weird humor. If Richard really flew into a rage, none of them would be able to get away with it. The servants‘ hearts were pounding, and cold sweat instantly broke out on their foreheads.

Just as they thought that Tiffany would definitely be scolded, they saw Richard eat the fruit in one bite and say leisurely, “It’s not sweet enough.” “Isn’t it sweet?” Tiffany also tasted a piece herself. “It’s clearly just… Mmm.” She was interrupted.

The servants were shocked by this scene. They immediately turned around and retreated silently. They were wrong. If this was a fight, it must be a fight on the bed.

Tiffany blinked and met Richard’s dark and deep eyes, like a magnetic vortex with surging emotions, as if he wanted to devour her.

There was a touch of coolness on her lips, accompanied by a soft sensation. It was punishment, greed, and an incurable fatal attraction.

After a long while, Richard let go of her. There was still fire in her eyes, but his handsome face was dyed with a smile. His voice was hoarse and magnetic. “Be good. You have to coax me like this next time.” ‘What? Shame on you! You’re the one grumpy about anything. Why should I coax you?‘ Tiffany glared at him and continued eating.

Before evening, the private jet finally arrived at this small border town.

They landed at the top of a mountain, where many servants and bodyguards stood neatly on both sides to welcome them. Behind them was a grand and luxurious villa.

Tiffany couldn’t help but click her tongue in awe. “This… can’t be yours too, right?” Richard raised his eyebrows and replied, “I forgot.” There were so many mansions under his name. How could he remember all of them?

John immediately explained, “Mr. Hampton, you said that it would be more convenient to have a place to stop once in a while, so this was built.” Tiffany’s mouth twitched. Just a place to stop?‘ This was a huge villa! There were two or three buildings on the entire mountain, with tarmac and private jets. It was actually just a place for him to stop during his travel?

Tiffany sighed. She had originally thought that she was quite rich, but in the end, compared to Richard, the little money in her account could not be squandered in days by a real big shot.

Jeremy was much calmer.

They were going to rest tonight and enter the Misty Ridge tomorrow.

It had to be said that having such a place to stay was indeed much more comfortable than staying in a hotel. Servants were serving them respectfully at all times, and they would be much more at ease sleeping at night. At least there was no need to worry about security.

At the top of the mountain, looking down from above, the entire town’s scenery could be seen. Against the last rays of the sunset, the vast land seemed to be gilded.

After night fell, the tens of thousands of lights were like a galaxy. However, the most dazzling one should be the largest light on the distant mountaintop. It looked like an ancient castle and was extremely eye–catching.

Out of curiosity, Tiffany pointed and asked, “What is that place?” John looked over and exclaimed, “I didn’t see that thing before. Could it be that someone built a castle there later?” Tiffany stopped asking. ‘There seems to be quite a lot of rich people.‘ After dinner, the servant arranged a room for Jeremy.

Lord Cooper went straight back to his room. During this period of time, he had been sleeping non–stop. Tiffany could not help but wonder if he had snuck out in the middle of the night for pleasure. But Jeremy never told her every time Tiffany asked about it, or she might be able to help.

Richard raised his eyebrows in satisfaction.

Along the way, Jeremy was like something invisible. He rarely talked and kept a distance from Tiffany. He was a very qualified subordinate. Even if he was a third wheel, he was still a very self–disciplined one.

With this thought in mind, Richard was in a good mood and scratched Tiffany’s palm. “Shall we hang around here?” Tiffany agreed readily. “Sure!” It was only half past seven, and she didn’t have the habit of sleeping so early.

The two of them left the villa and wandered all the way to the town at the foot of the mountain.

Due to the changing climate, not a lot of people lived here, and most of the houses were built scattered.

Only this night market was extremely lively. As they walked, more and more passers–by gathered around them.

Some people even turned around with each step.

“Look, is he a celebrity? Oh my god, that man is so handsome!” “Wow, that little girl is so beautiful! She looks like the princess in a painting!” Many passers–by felt lucky to catch a glimpse of this stunning couple. After all, it was not easy to see such outstanding people in this small town.

Therefore, the wide road became crowded gradually. Some people even took photos out of amazement. However, due to the intimidating aura emanating from Richard, no one dared to step forward.

Tiffany was not a person passionate about shopping or walking in the street. When she saw this, she immediately dragged Richard back to the area where that villa was built.

Now it was finally quiet.

She wiped the sweat from her forehead. “Forget it.

We have so impressive scenery on the mountain, right? We don’t have to go that far. It’s better to just wander around here.” Richard raised his eyebrows and held her hand again. “Are you tired? Then I’ll take you somewhere else.” This time, they went to the back of the villa. In the middle of the e

Chapter 257 Chapter 257 Even though he could wrap her in his wings and protect her in every way, that was no different from breaking her wings. Just in case, he had to be ruthless sometimes.

Tiffany was slightly stunned. Then, she gritted her teeth and made up her mind. “Okay.” The last time she went out to paint, Tiffany risked everything and jumped into the lake under the bridge to avoid the assassin’s attack.

That time, it was a close call. Fortunately, the lake was not deep. And the shore was all weeds and vines. After jumping down, she grabbed those plants and climbed ashore.

If it were a deeper river, she would have either been shot to death by the killer or drowned in the water. No one would be there to save her each time.

Taking a deep breath, Tiffany jumped into the pool, which was about 6.5 feet deep, and she would fall straight down.

Water poured into her nose, making her choke uncomfortably. She reached out to grab something to steady herself but found nothing. Her head was heavy, and she sank straight down.

In the pool, Tiffany’s face was red from holding it in. Fortunately, a strong arm reached out then and picked her up.

“Ah…” The moment she surfaced, Tiffany choked heavily. However, she could not care less about her ears filled with water. She clung onto Richard and refused to let go. “It’s too scary! Cough, cough, cough. I’m choking. No, I can’t go into the water anymore…” Her eyes were red. She didn’t know if it was because she got choked in the water or felt wronged.

Seeing Tiffany giving up just like that, Richard didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “It was my fault just now. I’ll hold you up this time so you won’t choke on the water. Let’s try again, okay?” “No!” Tiffany was about to cry. She had just drunk a few mouthfuls of water and felt terrible in her nose. Even her lungs were in pain.

Before Richard could say anything, the attractive Tiffany hanging on him turned on her coquettish and clingy mode. She hugged him and looked pitiful, “Richard, my dear, please carry me up.

“Please. I’m begging you…” ‘Who the fuck can say no to such a sexy woman with such a soft voice?‘ Richard thought, and his heart instantly softened.

He carried Tiffany to the shore. When she first came out of the water, it was still windy. Richard feared Tiffany would catch a cold, so he carried her back to her room.

“Take a hot bath before you go to bed.” After putting Tiffany down, Richard reminded her before turning around and leaving.

Looking at the closed door, Tiffany blinked in surprise and wondered, ‘Oh? Why is he in a hurry to leave this time? If it were any other time, wouldn’t he want to stay?‘ Before she could figure it out, she shivered from the cold. Tiffany shook her head and stopped thinking about it. She went straight into the bathroom to take a shower.

The servants had tidied up the room, sorted out, and put away the luggage she had brought. Skincare products were on the table, and clothes were hung in the wardrobe. It was convenient.

Tiffany didn’t know that while she was in her hot bath, someone had been bathing for over half an hour in another room.

That night, she had a good–sleep and no dreams.

On the other side of the forest, in the beautiful, brightly lit castle, Sandra returned to her room, exhausted.

In the past month, she had just recovered from her injuries when she was arranged to undergo training and various tests.

She knew very well that this was her last chance to survive, so she did not dare to slack off for a moment.

She had put in all her effort to make herself as outstanding as possible. At the same time, she wanted to be the most special in that man’s eyes.

Sandra rubbed her sore hands and walked to the window to look out.

She saw a man with a mysterious aura sitting quietly on the bench downstairs. He was in a black coat that almost blended into the night, but it still couldn’t hide his elegance and nobility.

His handsome and mesmerizing face had a charm that could make people fall for him, even if this man was terrifying, cruel, and cold–blooded. But he was also so charming.

Sandra could not help but be fascinated.

However, she saw the black cat on the man’s shoulder suddenly look toward her. Its eyes that glowed in the night were green and scary. Sandra exclaimed and immediately retreated.

The man’s warning was far away but seemed to ring in her ears. “If you don’t want to die, keep yourself in line.” “Yes…” A huge pressure came, and Sandra’s entire body trembled. It took a lot of effort for her to reply, “Yes… sir.” Sandra closed the curtains and did not dare to think about anything else. She still had an assessment in Misty Ridge the next day.

Sandra thought, ‘If I couldn’t pass the assessment, I would become a walking corpse and be a maid in this castle that can be gone at any time. Therefore, I can not fail!‘ *****

The next morning, Tiffany got up early.

She could only find the medicinal material she wanted in the morning and at night. At other times, the color of the medicinal material would become the same as ordinary plants. There was no way to tell them from each other.

After breakfast, the group set off in high spirits.

John instructed his men behind him, “This medicinal material is important. Be careful when you pluck them. Keep them intact!” Under Tiffany’s instructions the previous night, John had typed out the photos of the medicinal material and given one to everyone to search, thinking the more people there were, the faster they could find it.

The fog in Misty Ridge was so thick that the helicopters could not fly over. Hence, the group took a car and arrived nearby. Then, they went into the forest.

The moment they entered Misty Ridge, all the signals disappeared. Even the compass that they had prepared would lose its effect. It was such a terrifying place, filled with excitement and surprise.

The fog dispersed, but they couldn’t see the path under their feet. The men did not know which way to go. It was Tiffany’s first time there, so she looked at Jeremy. “Lord Cooper, the rest is up to you.” “This way.” Jeremy was a walking map. He needed no guidance in this thick fog and could move freely as usual. He could even discover anything wrong in advance. “Be careful here. It’ll collapse.” Everyone avoided the danger.

Richard took a look and raised his eyebrows. He tilted his car and asked Tiffany, “Where did you find this guy?” “What do you think? Not bad, huh?” Tiffany felt she had picked up a treasure.

After all, not many people were as loyal as Jeremy. Moreover, he was a good fighter. Other than the time when he was drugged and plotted against, he was very reliable at all times!

“Not bad.” Richard curled his lips and looked at Jeremy’s back as Jeremy led the way. Richard’s sharp eyes were filled with a mysterious light as he thought, “This guy… is something.

After walking for a while, under Jeremy’s familiar guidance, the group did not encounter any danger. In the end, they arrived at a place with thin fog.

Jeremy said calmly, “The Red Leaf of Eternal Life grows in this area. Look around and don’t go far.” Tiffany bent down and looked at the ground. She happened to see a red plant.

From its appearance, the Red Leaf of Eternal Life she was looking for was similar to ordinary leaves, but its entire body was pure red, from the leaves to the stem, looking like glass. It was a good medicine.

Tiffany was pleasantly surprised and carefully plucked the rare medicinal material.

John led the rest of his men to search for it, and everyone dispersed.

For a moment, voices rose and fell in the forest. “Found it!” Another voice sounded. “I found it, too!” “We’ve got plenty here!” Someone shouted.

Tiffany couldn’t believe it. ‘Is everything going so smoothly?‘ Tiffany was overjoyed. She could not help but pat Jeremy on the shoulder and praise, “Lord Cooper, you take the credit this time!” Jeremy was indeed a walking map and deserved the reputation!

Tiffany was so excited that she did not notice that a green snake stuck out its tongue on a big tree beside her and suddenly attacked her neck!

Chapter 258 Chapter 258 Thin mist drifted in the air. It was hard to detect such subtle movements.

Tiffany turned around and looked at the medicinal materials in her hand surprisedly. She was thinking of using the medicinal material to treat Thalia’s headache, not noticing danger was approaching.

In the nick of time, both men moved at the same time.

Jeremy was about to pull Tiffany away. At the same time, his other hand had reached out. His movements were as fast as lightning. He could almost strangle the restless snake!

However, while Jeremy was fast, Richard was even faster!

Richard was still standing where he had been, only retracting his relaxed posture when the snake tried to attack Tiffany. There was a hint of coldness around him.

Then, Richard waved his hand. Before Jeremy could grab the green snake, it instantly turned into dust and disappeared with the mist without any trace, nowhere to be found.

The entire process happened in the blink of an eye. Jeremy’s expression changed. His usually calm face was filled with surprise.

Tiffany sensed something amiss. She turned around but found nothing wrong.

Richard rubbed her head, and a gentle smile appeared on his cold face. “What are you looking at?” “Did something fly over just now?” asked Tiffany.

Richard smiled. “No, nothing. You saw it wrong.” Tiffany nodded. “Oh, alright. Then I’ll continue picking medicinal materials.” As she spoke, she continued to search for the Red Leaf of Eternal Life.

Only two men were on the spot. One of them was handsome and had a strong aura. He was noble, arrogant, and relaxed.

The other man had a delicate and ordinary face after disguising himself. Only his bright brown eyes were clear.

Richard gave a half–smile. “You’re indeed something.” Jeremy returned this calm expression. “Aren’t you hiding your strength, too?” “Heh, it takes one to know one.” Richard raised his eyebrows and stretched out his slender legs. He leisurely followed behind Tiffany and helped her look for the medicinal materials.

When John and his men saw the scene, they cursed themselves for being useless, thinking Richard wouldn’t have to do it himself if they had been more efficient.

Hence, the group of people bent over to work. They worked even harder than they had imagined they could.

On the other side of Misty Ridge, Sandra, with a few other women thrown into the forest for the test, lay on the ground, panting.

They had just gone through the poisonous miasma. A few of them had come out together, but when danger came, they panicked and ran away. Of the dozen or so people, only the three women were together.

*****

Sandra stood up and sized–up the terrain. She casually pointed in a direction. “Shall we go over there and take a look?” The mission assigned to them by their master this time was to find a medicinal material called the Red Leaf of Eternal Life.

They had experienced all kinds of dangers along the way but did not see any red plants.

The other two women gave up on themselves. “I’m exhausted. If you want to go, suit yourself. I really can’t walk “By the way, if you find it, remember to pick some for us, understand?” It sounded like an order anymore.

Sandra snorted coldly in her heart. “The master saved these women, too. They arrived earlier and thought they could boss me around, huh? What the hell do they think they are?‘ Sandra felt disdain in her heart, but she still nodded on the surface and replied, “Okay.” With that, she left alone.

The poisonous miasma had drifted over. But those two ignorant women slacked off and refused to walk on. ‘In a while, they might not be able to leave even if they want to!‘ Sandra thought, smiling coldly.

After walking for a distance, Sandra suddenly heard someone talking in front of her.

Misty Ridge was famous for being a jungle where one would get lost.

‘Who else would come here for adventures?‘ Sandra wondered in her heart, but she was also more cautious. She slowly approached under the cover of the grass.

However, her pupils constricted in disbelief when she saw the exquisite girl in the middle.

‘Tiffany! It’s Tiffany!‘ Sandra thought, ‘What is she doing here?‘ Sandra’s heart was beating wildly, and the excitement that followed filled her mind.

“This is a good opportunity. In everyone’s eyes, I’m already dead. No one knew I was hiding in this small town, saved by a strange and mysterious man.‘ Sandra thought, ‘It’s God’s plan!” Sandra pondered, ‘I’m very familiar with Misty Ridge now. If I follow Tiffany and attack her when she is unprepared, I might kill her in Misty Ridge!

“The only annoying thing is that this little bitch did not come alone. She has Richard and a group of guards by her side.

‘How much does Richard, the man of authority, value Tiffany as to have followed Tiffany closely and arranged for many people to protect her?‘ Just thinking about it made Sandra go crazy with jealousy. The only thing that comforted Sandra was that things were different.

‘I’m no longer the weak trash from before. Thinking of it, Sandra calmed down and waited for the right time.

The group had picked enough Red Leaf of Eternal Life, which Tiffany could use to refine many medicines. Tiffany told everyone to stop. Just like when they came, Jeremy led the way back.

The return trip was quite smooth, but the weather in Misty Ridge was ever–changing. It was not an exaggeration.

The sky suddenly darkened when everyone was halfway there, and dark clouds rolled above their heads. It seemed it was going to rain heavily.

However, the fog around them was getting thicker. Everything was white, and Tiffany’s vision was getting blurry. In the end, she didn’t even know where she was.

Tiffany could not see anything. Her entire body was in the fog. She was like a person with snow blindness in the vast snow. Waves of dizziness attacked her. Richard held her hand tightly and did not let go.

Feeling the comforting warmth in her palm, Tiffany was slightly relieved. Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly felt a chill on the back of her feet.

A person’s imagination was boundless. What was invisible was the most terrifying! Tiffany subconsciously thought it was a snake and immediately retreated!

She had even jumped up and tried to kick the sticky thing off her feet. Under such a struggle, she accidentally broke free from Richard’s grip.

It was a vast expanse of snow. Tiffany was stunned and shouted Richard’s name.

However, she suddenly felt a strong force on her back. Someone was pushing her hard.

Vaguely, Tiffany seemed to hear a female voice. “Go to hell!” Tiffany wasn’t sure if she was hallucinating. But it was too late to react. Caught off guard, Tiffany fell forward!

She fell, and a gust of cold air came from below. This time, she didn’t need to look to know that the place she fell was most likely the broken rock with extremely low temperature in Misty Ridge. This time, she would probably get injured badly.

Plop. Unexpectedly, there was a pool of water below.

Tiffany happened to fall into the cold pool, but before she could rejoice, she choked on a few mouthfuls of water. Tiffany struggled and waved her hands wildly, trying to grab a life–saving straw. In the chaos, she had caught something. “Oh, thank god.” Tiffany emerged from the cold pool and gasped for air. At the same time, she opened her eyes and was instantly stunned.

It turned out that she was holding onto a person, a devilishly handsome man, soaking in the cold pool with a black cat on his shoulder.

Chapter 259 Chapter 259 At this moment, Tiffany was gripping the man’s arm, which had no warmth. It was as hard and cold as a statue.

She was shocked. She immediately let go, grabbed onto the rocks by the shore, and quickly scrambled up.

The black cat on the man’s shoulder had arched its back, looking like it was about to attack her at any moment.

Tiffany ignored it, her gaze fixed on the man’s face.

In her panic earlier, she saw him as a life–saving driftwood, exerting too much force and even leaving a few red marks on his arm, so she said, “Sorry.” But the man just stared at her intently.

His gaze held curiosity and scrutiny. It also looked as if he had just spotted his prey.

This kind of gaze made one feel very uncomfortable.

Tiffany frowned, wanting to leave, but after looking around, she realized there was only one way to take, which was to climb up.

The sheer rock was a smooth cliff, making it extremely difficult to climb without tools. Even if her skills were good, it would be extremely dangerous and hard to climb without any tools.

She had no idea what the situation was like up there.

The fog was so thick that she fell unexpectedly, She wondered if Richard and Jeremy had noticed that she was missing… Tiffany took a deep breath. She unsheathed the switchblade in her pocket and drove it into the cliff. Using this leverage, she gradually climbed upward.

However, an unsettling gaze was directed at her.

It came from the man in the water.

Tiffany thought, ‘He keeps soaking in the icy water. It’s due to either a specific intention for being there or possessing a unique physical condition. No one else can withstand this temperature. And the woman who pushed me… Who else is in this Misty Ridge? I’ve got to be on guard.’ Tiffany was on guard as she climbed.

She could vaguely hear someone calling her name from above. The voice was distorted due to the wind, so she could not hear it clearly, but it was enough to determine that they were not far above her.

Tiffany was overjoyed and immediately shouted, “I’m here! Under the sheer rock!” Her shout was directed downwind, and two echoes followed, carrying her voice away.

She wondered if they heard her.

Feeling a bit anxious, Tiffany climbed up a little further.

Suddenly, the stone beneath her foot gave way, and in that moment of losing balance, she fell downward.

She thought, ‘Oh no!‘ Tiffany closed her eyes, waiting for the intense pain to come. However, she felt a gust of wind. In the next moment, she fell into a warm and safe embrace that was both refreshing and familiar.

When she opened her eyes, she was surprised to see it was Richard.

His cold eyes were filled with anxiety, and a fierce aura emanated from him, enveloping her in a chilling, menacing presence.

Tiffany was a little surprised. “Richard, you got here so quickly.” Richard said nothing. He landed steadily while carrying her.

The intensity of the wind around them seemed to have decreased a little.

He placed her on the ground, took off his jacket, and asked in a serious voice, “Who did this?” Before falling off the sheer rock, Tiffany’s sudden disappearance was no coincidence.

It could only mean that someone wanted to harm her, so that person followed closely all the way and attacked when the time was right.

Tiffany shook her head. “I don’t know either, but it seemed to be a woman.” She thought, “That person was able to slip away so quickly. It’s obvious that this person is familiar with the terrain of Misty Ridge. But this is my first time here. Who would hide here in advance, trying to harm me?‘ Tiffany thought about it and said, “Oh right, there’s one more…” As she spoke, she turned to look at the cold pool, which was empty without even a ripple. That man she had mistaken for a lifeline was gone.

Tiffany paused and frowned slightly.

Richard followed her gaze and said sharply, “Someone has been here before.” His words were not a question but a statement of certainty.

This was because there were two trails of water by the edge of the pool. One was likely left by Tiffany, while the other indicated that someone had left.

“Yeah,” Tiffany replied, shivering immediately when the wind blew as she was soaking wet.

They couldn’t stay here any longer.

Richard wrapped his arm around her waist and said, “Let’s go.” Hearing this, Tiffany felt her body lighten. By the time she realized what was happening, Richard was holding her securely as he leaped up onto the sheer rock.

It felt just like how he had grabbed her onto a tree previously. Tiffany found it both unbelievable and exhilarating.

They landed steadily.

John and the rest of his men hurried over. They were a step too late and missed the strange scene that had just unfolded.

“Mr. Hampton, Miss Kelley, you both are fine, right?” John asked.

“We’re fine.” Tiffany looked around and noticed that Jeremy was missing. She could not help but ask, “Where’s Jeremy?” She thought, ‘At a time like this, there’s no way he’d leave me behind.

John replied, “When we were on our way here, he noticed signs of someone leaving and immediately went after that person.” Tiffany nodded, thinking, Jeremy is skilled and familiar with Misty Ridge, so he should be fine.

Sandra was devastated.

When the mist rose, she seized the opportunity to push Tiffany off the sheer rock. She thought that even if the fall didn’t cause serious harm, it would at least make Tiffany suffer a bit.

The moment she succeeded, she immediately left.

The mist came and went quickly. She had no choice but to flee to avoid being discovered.

It turned out that her experiences during this period had indeed helped her grow a lot compared to before. She thought, ‘I didn’t expect it to be so easy. It seems that Tiffany isn’t as formidable as I thought.‘ She was feeling smug for a moment, but she did not expect to be spotted by Jeremy when she turned around.

He chased after her relentlessly while she ran frantically, making her so exhausted that she was on the verge of collapsing.

She thought, ‘Is this guy like adhesive tape? Why won’t he get out of my hair?‘ Sandra was flustered and helpless. While she was escaping, she stumbled.

I’m dead meat now,’ she thought.

Jeremy immediately chased after her. When he was just over 30 feet away from Sandra, a pair of hands suddenly pulled Sandra into a hole in the ground.

When Jeremy reached that spot, he saw that the grass on the ground was bent, but there was no sign of anyone… He thought, ‘I actually lost her?‘ The wind around was silent, and the miasma was getting stronger.

Jeremy frowned. Despite his reluctance to be resigned to the situation, he had no choice but to return empty–handed.

After he left, Sandra, who was in the hole, trembled.

This was because the man who had just saved her was her master… The black tabby was in his arms, but the man’s expression was terrifying. His eyes were filled with cruelty and ruthlessness, as if he were staring at a corpse, yet there was an unsettling smile on his lips.

“It’s a pity that you failed your test,” her master said, shaking his head.

The hand that stroked the black tabby was still gentle, but it could snap her neck at any moment.

Sandra was filled with shock and pleaded tearfully, saying, “I could have done it. It’s all that bitch’s fault. When I saw her here, I couldn’t help but make a move first… Mr. Quaid, please give me another chance. I swear I won’t do it again next time.” Her master thought, “There won’t be a next time.

This was his rule.

He thought, ‘Saying so much is nothing but a meaningless struggle… Sandra fell to the ground, filled with despair.

Just then, she heard the man above her ask with interest, “You know those people, huh? Do you know that young lady”

Chapter 260 Chapter 260 Out of a woman’s sensitivity and intuition, Sandra was shocked. She cautiously raised her head and replied, “Yeah. She’s my enemy. Wh-what’s wrong?” As she spoke, she quietly probed her master’s expression.

She thought, ‘So he has already seen Tiffany? When did that happen? I clearly pushed her off the cliff. Could it be that… he encountered her at the bottom of the cliff?’ The more Sandra thought about it, the more flustered she became. She then saw her master glance at her and faint smile, “In that case, I’ll let you off for now. This won’t happen again.” With that said, he walked straight into the hole.

The deep hope in the ground was like the mouth of a ferocious beast. The wind blew in slowly.

Sandra curled up on the ground, feeling that all of this was far less terrifying than her master.

Originally, failing the test meant facing a lifetime of confinement in that castle.

But the outcome turned out to be… She wondered if her master had let her go so readily out of curiosity about the outside world or about Tiffany.

say with a She thought, ‘In that case, doesn’t that mean I barely managed to keep my life because of Tiffany? How ironic. It’s truly ironic!’ Sandra gritted her teeth, feeling an inexplicable chill.

She thought, ‘Although this man is cold-blooded, he is the backer I’ve finally managed to cling to. I absolutely can’t let Tiffany appear again. No way!’ She wiped the tears off her face, gritted her teeth, and got up from the ground. She then walked straight ahead through the hole This passage was extremely deep, but it could lead straight to the outside of Misty Ridge, reaching the vicinity of the castle.

*****

Tiffany sneezed several times along the way.

On the way out of Misty Ridge, with Jeremy leading the way, they avoided quite a bit of trouble and finally returned to the villa where they were staying.

As soon as she got out of the car, Richard carried her all the way back to her room.

The maid had already filled the bathtub with hot water. He immediately placed her in the bathtub.

The moment the hot water hit her, all the pores in her body seemed to open up, and she felt incredibly relaxed.

Tiffany squinted and soaked comfortably in the bathtub.

When she looked up, Richard had not left yet.

His aura remained cold, and his handsome face had an icy expression. A terrifying aura lingered around his body. Judging from his demeanor, it seemed like he was so angry that he would get people to blow up Misty Ridge at any moment.

Tiffany pulled his hand, and he said, “I’m fine.” She did not dare mention falling into the cold pool from the cliff, but even if she didn’t say it, Richard would be able to tell with his keen perception.

She was drenched, clearly having crawled out of a body of water Moreover, she couldn’t swim… Richard said nothing. He stroked her head and said indifferently “Rest well.” With that said, he turned around and left.

As the door closed, John approached and followed, saying, “Mr. Hampton, we’ve found out that the castle across the way belongs to the Quaid family. The person in Misty Ridge today was none other than the head of the Quaid family. He sent several maids into Misty Ridge for a test, but we can’t find out the specific names of the maids for now.” There were only a handful of top families in the entire country that held a prominent position.

These included the Hampton family from Lovell City, the Ashton family from Traron City, and the Quaid family from Meneva City. There were a few others, but they remained low-key, so much so that they had not been in contact with the outside world for many years.

As for the head of the Quaid family, it was rumored that he had always been moody and eccentric. Besides always having a black cat with him, he also enjoyed keeping a group of maids.

He was a complete freak.

Richard thought, ‘From the look of things, it was probably Felix Quaid, the head of the Quaid family, who had an encounter with Tiffany at the bottom of the cliff in Misty Ridge. As for the maid who pushed Tiffany down, even Jeremy could lose her. It must have been Felix himself who intervened to save her.’ He raised his eyebrows, coldness radiating from him. “Is he here for that box as well?” John nodded as he replied, “Yes.” This box was an open secret among all the families.

That was the legendary wooden box that could allow one to obtain mysterious power. It had existed for a century, and the person who obtained it could see through all things, defy fate, and become unstoppable.

legend was still just a legend.

In the past hundred years, many people had tried their best to find it, yet no one had ever uncovered a clue or the I whereabouts of the fabled box.

No one could possibly find it.

Richard sneered and said nonchalantly, “Tell him about this. Whichever hand that maid of his used to push Tiffany down… well, that hand will be crippled.” ‘I can be deemed as showing Felix respect,’ he thought. ‘This punishment is quite lenient.

John nodded. “Got it.” When this news reached the castle, Felix was leaning against the sofa, gently stroking the black tabby beside him.

In front of him were a dozen trembling maids, including Sandra She was emotionally unsettled and filled with fear, thinking, ‘Didn’t he say he would let me off when we were at Misty Ridge? Why is he gathering everyone, now?’ Just as she was filled with fear and unease, she heard Felix ask his cat with a faint smile, “Sweetie, what do you think? Should I cripple her hand? After all, I have to show Mr. Hampton respect. I just didn’t expect that young lady to be someone he’s protecting. This is even more interesting. Don’t you think so?” The black cat could not talk, but it meowed intelligently.

Felix continued, “You think I’m right too? Alright then. I’ll cripple one of her hands as a small punishment.” As he spoke to himself, two of his subordinates immediately pressed down on Sandra’s shoulders.

She was so frightened that she shouted, “No, don’t do it!” ‘If I really lose a hand, I can’t take revenge in the future,’ she thought.

“Mr. Quaid, please save me. I can do things for you. I can be of use to you. I can do anything you want me to do. Please…” Felix shook his head. “Well, too bad. You offended someone you shouldn’t have.” Sandra was silent for a moment before shouting, “No!” She shook her head vigorously, looking as if she had suddenly thought of something. She abruptly grabbed his pant leg and shouted, “There’s a way. There’s a way! After all, they don’t know who exactly did it…” “Oh? What do you mean by that?” “They don’t know that it’s me, so even if I really have to be crippled, can you cripple someone else? This way, you can still explain things to Mr. Hampton.” After Sandra spoke, the expressions of the other female servants immediately changed.

They thought, ‘What a vicious b****h! To protect herself, she’s willing to drag others down? She’s truly ruthless and will use any means necessary to achieve her goals.’ Surprised by such a sinister method. Felix burst into laughing. “Interesting. Interesting. This method is indeed not bad. Interesting.” Sandra knew that she had barely escaped this calamity.

hought, ‘I can only be thankful that Tiffany doesn’t know my identity and is unaware that I’m actually still alive, having ped using a clever trick and being kept by Felix as a servant. Otherwise, I would definitely not be able to escape this disaster.’ Sandra let out a sigh of relief, while the expressions of the other women changed instantly.

They looked at Felix in disbelief. Unexpectedly, he waved, and his subordinates randomly picked one out… Miserable screams could be heard. The screams sounded incredibly wretched.

Felix carried the cat and walked away. Before leaving, he pinched Sandra’s chin and said, “I like your ruthlessness. Don’t let me down in the future.” Sandra nodded.

She thought, ‘I won’t be this lucky all the time. I must be fully prepared before making a move next time.’