Ch. 671..675

Chapter 671

The man’s hot and dominating breath surged like a tsunami, prying open her lips and teeth as he kissed her forcefully and left her no room for resistance.

The sound of movement in the room never stopped and did not end until the next day when it was almost bright. This man was the devil. It was as if he would not rest until he tortured her to death! Sylvia felt like she was dying, but fortunately, she managed to do everything that he told her to do.

She gripped his arm tightly, holding onto her last ounce of strength to say, “Odell, you said that you would release Thomas if | didn’t hold back my voice. You'll keep your word, right?”

Her voice was so hoarse that she could hardly speak.

At that moment, not only was her face puffy, but her eyes were also bloodshot. It was obvious that she had cried for a long time. There were still tears on her eyelashes. The man only felt a surge of anger choke his chest. ‘Even now, she’s still thinking of another man! If not for the fact that | can’t bear to, | would make it so that she can’t even talk anymore!

When he did not respond, she looked at him eagerly. “Answer me, Odell.” Her voice was anxious, slightly aggrieved, and delicate.

Odell frowned and bundled her into his arms. He looked into her eyes and said in a low voice, “. Fine.” He was a man, so he would naturally keep his word!

Sylvia’s eyes lit up. However, when she remembered how he had gone back on his word several times before, she said, “Swear on it. You're not a man if you renegade.”

Odell choked up. She clung to him with watery eyes full of pleading. After a long time, he pursed his lips. “I swear. I’m not a man if | renegade.” The next second, his arm sank.

The woman who was still clinging to him fell asleep on his arm. A sense of powerlessness suddenly broke through his other emotions.

He was silent for a few seconds, then he kissed her lightly on the forehead and placed her back on the bed.

The bathroom was to the side. After a brief shower, he put on his clothes and walked out of the room.

He said to Jacob outside the door, “Let him go.” Jacob was stunned. “Master Carter, are you sure?”

“Yeah.” Odell’s eyes were cold as he added, “Arrange for a few people to follow him secretly.” ‘His lips are sealed tight, and his methods are mind-blowingly powerful. | don’t know how he bewitched the shareholders. None of them confessed that it was him. Even if | keep him locked up here, | won’t get anything out of him.’

“Yes,” Jacob answered and turned to go next door. Odell did not leave. His straight back leaned against the wall, then he took out a cigarette from the pack and placed it between his lips.

White smoke soon spilled out from his lips.

At that moment, the door to the next room opened, and Thomas, who had been inside all night, emerged. He was still wearing the white shirt that he had wooed Sylvia in the sea of sunflowers yesterday, but he obviously did not look as spirited as before.

At that moment, every inch of his body was filled with a stifling aura. He glared at Odell when he came out, and his normally cool eyes were bloodshot at that moment. Odell curled up the corners of his lips. “What? Did you not sleep last night?” Thomas clenched his fists. After a long time, he smiled grimly.”Are you letting me go?” “Your sister-in-law worked hard the entire night, so | have to give her some credit.” noveldram

Chapter 672 The smile on Thomas’s mouth suddenly disappeared, and he said word for word, “You'll regret this, Odell.”

Odell threw the unfinished cigarette on the ground and crushed it with the sole of his shoe.” Who will make me? You? Try again in your next life.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the bodyguard gave Thomas a hard shove. His slender and thin figure stumbled forward a few steps. After standing firm, he turned his head to glance at Odell’s bedroom to the side. Then, he looked away and walked downstairs.

Sylvia did not know how she fell asleep. She only felt like she was going to die. Her waist felt like it had snapped, and her body seemed like it had been dismantled into pieces.

Even in her sleep, she was in a state of exhaustion, pain, and panic. She was dazed and confused. After an unknown amount of time, she seemed to suddenly awaken when a ray of sunlight illuminated her face. She quickly rolled over to sit up.

Then, the soreness of the muscles in her body hit her so hard that she lay back down in pain. It took a while before she sat up. The room was quiet. There was no one but her. However, the messy bedsheets looked the same as when they were tossing around all night last night.

She took a deep breath, put on her clothes, and got out of bed. It was quiet outside the door.

She went into the next room, but there was no one inside either. She frowned and was just about to go downstairs when Jacob came over from the stairs.

“Madam, Master Carter let Second Master Carter go early this morning.”

Sylvia felt relief flood her. Then, she took her phone out of her pocket and found Thomas’s number.

When she was about to press it, the scenes of her being held down and coerced by Odell last night flashed into her mind again. After a few seconds of hesitation, she sent him a message. “Thomas, are you okay?”

He replied in less than a minute. “Yeah.”

She thought about it and asked again, “Where are you now?”

Thomas replied, “In the house on the outskirts.”

Odell did not know about that place, so Thomas must have gone back on his own.

Sylvia breathed a sigh of relief and put the phone back in her pocket. She did not know what to say to him now. After all, she had only agreed to be his girlfriend yesterday afternoon but ended up with Odell last night...

Furthermore, Thomas had just been next door. The soundproofing was so poor that he must have heard it all. Sylvia gritted her teeth and headed downstairs.

Jacob followed her at a distance. “Madam, do you want to go back? I'll send you back.”

“No,” she replied coldly. Jacob said, “Master Carter told me to bring you back.” She stopped and turned to glare at him. Her eyes were red, and her gaze was cold.

Jacob pursed his lips and did not dare to say anything else. Sylvia’s legs were incredibly sore, so she could only go outside while taking one small step at a time.

It usually only took a few minutes to get to the front door, but it took her almost ten minutes instead.

There were no cabs in the vicinity, so she called for one online and stood quietly on the side of the road, waiting for the car to arrive.

Jacob did not dare to follow her. When he saw her waiting for a car, he immediately took out his phone and called Odell.

The call was quickly connected, and he respectfully said, “Master Carter, Madam didn’t let me send her back. She called a cab. Do you want to have a look?”

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The phone was quiet for two seconds before the man’s low voice rang out. “Follow her.” Jacob quickly answered, “Yes, sir.”

Before long, an ordinary car drove up to the door.

Sylvia clutched her waist and sat in the backseat.

At that moment, in the building to the east of the mansion, Odell’s strong figure stood on one side of the balcony. He had been there since Sylvia came out of the house and shuffled to the gate.

In the sunlight, his eye sockets were deep, and his eyes were cold and dark. After a long time, he waited until the car Sylvia called disappeared around the corner before he spoke out, “Where is he now?”.

Ben, who was standing behind him, quickly replied, “Second Master Carter returned to a villa in the suburbs and hasn't come out since. He’s still inside. The report says he has been staring at a painting in a daze.”

“Watch him. If that woman goes to him, report to me immediately.” “Yes, sir!” Sylvia returned to her residence in half an hour.

Aunt Tonya was tidying the garden when she saw Sylvia. She immediately dropped her tools and ran up to her. “Syl, where did Odell take you last night? Did he pick on you again?” Sylvia replied, “No, we just had a fight. I’m a little tired after not sleeping much at night.”

There were some things that she could bear alone. There was no need for Aunt Tonya to worry about her again. 1

Her voice was incredibly hoarse as if she were ill. Aunt Tonya frowned and said, “Then, go and rest. Isabel and Liam are still sleeping too.”

“Okay.” Sylvia did not dally.

After passing by the children’s room and seeing them sleep soundly, she immediately went to her bathroom and took a warm shower.

The warm water washed away her soreness. After that, she went to the children’s room in her pajamas, then lay down beside them and fell asleep.

After an unknown amount of time, when her consciousness began to rouse, she felt something soft and cool around her neck. She opened her eyes slowly and saw Isabel and Liam sitting in front of her.

Liam sat in the back, holding a bottle of ointment for treating bruises, and Isabel, who was sitting in front, scooped up the ointment with her small hand and applied it to Sylvia’s neck. They both looked very serious and adorable.

When Sylvia woke up, the little girl said crisply, “Mommy, you're awake.”

Sylvia sat up and touched their little heads, asking curiously, “What are you putting on me?” The little girl pouted, “You’ve been bitten by mosquitoes all over.” Bitten by mosquitoes?

Sylvia was even more confused.

Just then, Isabel brought her small mirror in front of Sylvia, and Sylvia immediately saw the red marks around her neck.

They were uneven in size and looked like mosquito bites at first glance. However, they were in fact traces left by Odell last night.

Her face burned uncontrollably for a moment. She endured her emotions and said softly, “I’m fine. They’ll disappear in a few days.”

Isabel mumbled, “Uh-huh, but you still have to apply the medicine on time.” Seeing Liam and Isabel caring for her like this, Sylvia's chest warmed up, and she smiled at them. “Okay, I'll remember.” 1 It was already dark outside, so Aunt Tonya should probably have made dinner.

Sylvia took them out of bed and headed to the living room for dinner. However, when she got to the stairs, a figure happened to walk into the living room from the outside. Wearing a black shirt, his body was tall and straight, and his figure radiated a cold aura that kept others at bay.

It was Odell, the person who had kept her up all night. Her legs weakened uncontrollably, and she suddenly stopped.

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The many suffocating scenes from last night rushed to Sylvia’s head whether it was physically or mentally, she did not want to see him at this moment at all!

She quickly said to the children, “Isabel and Liam, | suddenly have a stomachache and need to go to the toilet. You guys go down and eat first. There’s no need to wait for me.”

Isabel replied, “Okay.” However, Liam frowned, ‘Why did Mommy suddenly get a stomach ache when Daddy came?’

Before he could understand, Sylvia turned around and ran back to the room. The two little ones walked down the stairs together In the living room, Odell had just sat down. When he saw them coming down, he glanced behind them and saw empty air.

‘Why didn’t that woman come down?’

At that moment, Isabel also walked up to him with her chubby face puffed out. She looked quite cute.

He reached out and took her into his arms.

The girl crossed her arms and looked at him, asking, “Baddie, where did you and Mommy go last night? Why are the mosquito bites all over Mommy’s neck?”

Mosquito bites? They were probably the marks he left last night. His lips curled up, and he said without changing his expression, “Oh, there were a lot of mosquitoes where we went last night.”

Isabel pouted and looked at his neck. “Then, why aren’t there any mosquito bites on your neck?” Odell frowned. There were indeed no mosquito bites on his neck, but there should be a lot of scratches left by that woman on his back.

However, before he could figure out how to answer her, a cold and childish voice sounded from the other side. “It's because Daddy is thick-skinned.”

Odell was speechless.

Isabel's eyes widened in realization. “You’re right. Mommy is fragrant and tender, so the mosquitoes must like her better.” Odell was speechless,

Yes, that woman was indeed fragrant and tender.

However, why did he want to teach these little runts a lesson the more he looked at them?

At that moment, Aunt Tonya’s voice came from the direction of the kitchen. “Isabel and Liam, where’s your mother?”

Odell’s eyes flickered slightly.

Then, the little girl in his arms said, “Mommy had a tummy ache and went to the toilet. She told us to eat first.”

Aunt Tonya looked at Odell and replied, “Okay, then come and eat. | cooked noodles tonight. You have to eat them quickly or they'll get soggy.”

“Okay.” Isabel climbed down from Odell’s arms, and the little ones sat down at the table together. Odell’s eyes cooled as he glanced upstairs, and he got up and walked to the table.

Upstairs, after Sylvia returned to her bedroom, she kept pacing in front of the window. She wanted to wait for Odell to leave before going down. After about half an hour, his tall figure strode from the living room to the yard. Sylvia stood by the window and saw him clearly. Her eyes lit up. Seeing him about to reach the gate, she immediately prepared to turn around. Unexpectedly, he suddenly stopped and turned his head, and his deep eyes shot straight at her. Sylvia’s gaze flashed as she hurriedly ducked down. At the gate, the man curled his lips imperceptibly and stepped out. Meanwhile, Sylvia squatted for a long time and only stood up when she heard Isabel’s shout outside the door.

The little girl called out to her sweetly. “Mommy, is your tummy feeling better? Aunt Tonya cooked noodles again. Do you want to eat some?”

Sylvia looked outside where Odell's figure had disappeared. She sighed in relief and answered, “Okay, I’m coming down now.” A day passed by in a flash.

Sylvia stayed at home that day with the two little ones and did not go anywhere. Soon, it was time to eat dinner in the evening.

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The man’s tall and straight figure walked in from the main gate on time. In the living room, Sylvia saw him at a glance and immediately said to Aunt Tonya and the children, “I suddenly remembered that | have something to do. You all eat first. Don’t wait for

me. Then, without waiting for them to react, she ran upstairs swiftly.

Aunt Tonya was dumbfounded. The two little ones raised their heads in confusion as well. Just then, Odell walked in. Aunt Tonya was the first to react and smiled dryly. “Dinner is ready. Come and eat.”

Isabel hummed and walked over with Liam. Odell’s face was expressionless as he sat at the table with them.

Meanwhile, Sylvia had already returned to her room. She went to the window and painted something out of boredom while paying attention to the movement outside.

Almost half an hour later, the sound of footsteps came from the door of the living room downstairs.

She half-crouched down to peek outside. However, just before she could see the tall figure, a cell phone ringing came from below. She remembered it as his ringtone, and she held her breath. Downstairs, the man who had just stepped out of the living room put the phone to his ear and asked indifferently, “What is it?”

On the phone, Jacob reported in a low voice, “Master Carter, our man secretly watching Second Master Carter said that he hasn't eaten since he returned yesterday morning.”

Odell froze.

‘Is he going on a hunger strike? Who’s he trying to prove himself to? Does he think that I'll be soft-hearted and dispel my suspicions?’ He said coldly, “Leave him be. Tell me when he starves to death.” He hung up the phone and lifted his long legs to walk outside. Upstairs, in Sylvia’s bedroom, she remained in a half-crouching position and soon saw his tall figure walking out the door.

However, her brows were knitted together. She could not relax after having heard the conversation on his phone earlier.

‘Is someone on a hunger strike? The tone of his reply was so indifferent and even seemed a little disgusted. It’s clear he doesn’t care about whether that person lives or dies.’

Sylvia suddenly thought of Thomas.

Ordinarily, he would send her a few messages even if he did not come to find her. However, two days had passed now, but he had not sent her a single message.

‘Is it because Odell and ... provoked him that night?’ Suddenly, the door was pushed open. Sylvia turned her head and looked over. Isabel and Liam stood outside the door in tandem. Isabel's little chubby face squeezed in, and her childish voice asked sweetly, “Mommy, are you done?”

Sylvia knew that she had come to call her for dinner. However, her mind was filled with the words Odell had uttered on the phone. After a moment of hesitation, she smiled at Isabel and said, “I still have to work for a while.” Isabel pouted. “Then, hurry up. The food won't taste good if it’s cold.” “Okay. Go ahead and play with your brother. I'll eat when I’m done.” “Okay.” The little girl obediently went back to her brother's side. Liam’s deep eyes looked at Sylvia for two more seconds before leading his sister away. Sylvia sat sullenly on the floor and took out her phone to send a message to Thomas. She asked, “Thomas, are you okay?” However, he did not reply even after twenty minutes. She frowned and called him directly. The line continued to ring and finally connected during the final ring.. Sylvia quickly asked, “Thomas, what are you doing now? Are you okay?” “I’m fine, don’t worry,” he replied. His hoarse voice was obviously permeated with weakness.