Ch. 11..15: Powerful Papa with Triplet Babies Chapter 11-15
Chapter 11
Anthony was not trying to murder the man. He was merely putting on a show for her!
Anne stood by the roadside, and she looked ahead with blurry vision.
When a taxi drove past and dropped off a passenger, Anne went in without hesitation. After the door was shut, she quickly told the driver, “To the police station.”
The driver ignited the engine and started driving.
Anne’s hands on her knees were shaking. She wanted to seek protection. Even if she could not leave Luton, she had to expose Anthony’s cruelty at least.
The taxi pulled over in front of the police station, and Anne rushed out.
The police station was still lit up as they were working overtime. Nobody seemed to have noticed her as she went in, even though she looked like a lost deer in the woods.
Anne walked over to the office by the side, and she looked around instinctively.
A moment later, she halted as her eyes were fixed on a certificate on the wall with a sharp red stamp.
What caught her attention was the words, ‘Archduke Group’.
A few minutes after Anne had come in, the officer on duty noticed her and walked over. He looked her head to toe and realized that she was drenched with half her face swollen. He asked, “Have you been beaten up?”
“I…what?” Anne did not seem to have heard him, and she pointed at the certificate with her index finger.
“Archduke Group, the most powerful organization in Luton. All the police cars were sponsored by them, as their motto was to keep Luton safe. Every police station has this certificate. Let me tell you, we have no rights to look at moguls like them.”
“To keep Luton safe…” Anne heard this, and her face turned paler.
Therefore, would they lock her down for being insane if she reported Anthony?
“So, why are you here?”
Anne shook her head vigorously and answered, “No…nothing.”
With that said, she turned away.
The officer on duty found her acting strange but was not bothered.
Anne walked down the stairs with her head lowered with tears falling.
All of her hope deflated like a balloon. She completely broke down with fear, helplessness, and pain.
She had no way to run away, and nobody could help her.
Anthony had too much power. Even if he killed her, nobody could say anything…
Anne looked up. Her teary eyes were fixed on the black Rolls Loyce parked by the side. She had fear on her face as her hands crossed before her helplessly.
The police station was behind her, and an abyss lay before her. What other choice is there?
The car door was tightly shut, it was painted black all over, and she could not see who was inside. However, she was almost certain that Anthony was inside.
Anne could feel pressure fixed on her. She hesitated and walked over to the car in fear.
The bodyguard went out and opened the door.
The man sat languidly inside. He looked at her dully as if a viper had laid its eyes on its prey.
Anne bit her lips and went inside.
The door closed, and the car drove away from the police station.
“I thought you’re not coming out!” Anthony grabbed her face and pressed her against the seat. His strong body pressed on top of her!
“Argh…” Anne frowned in pain.
“You wanted to report me? And? Did it work?”
“No…no, I saw you hurting someone, and I was shocked. I wanted to seek protection and nothing more…”
“Nobody could protect you. In Luton, I’m the boss!” Anthony’s eyes darkened, and his low voice was intimidating.
Anne was shocked and taken aback as she answered, “I…I know…”
Anthony retrieved his hand and sat upright. He exuded an air of darkness.
Anne leaned against the door with her eyes fixed outside. She had tears in her eyes as she was trapped in this deadly atmosphere.
…
By the time they arrived at the Royal Mansion, it was almost midnight.
Anne removed her drenched clothes and stood below the hot shower. Her fair and tender skin turned pinkish.
Her skin was beautiful.
However, she did not feel well, but she knew she had to push through.
Since she had three kids to take care of, she had to hold up and get back to them…
Anne knew she was at a disadvantage. She must not disobey Anthony, she must not offend him, and she has to gain his trust in order to run away.
She caressed the long scar on her flat stomach from C-section.
Since she was going to a cheaper hospital, the doctor was an apprentice, and the scar looked more like a healed stab wound than a scar from C-section.
Therefore, even if he saw it, she would use this as an excuse.
In fact, Anne wanted to go to a surgical hospital to fix this. She was afraid that Anthony might check her body one day…
So risky…
After Anne laid down, she did not wake up.
When the maid went to her room the next day, she found out that Anne had a high temperature.
When Kathryn received a call to treat a patient in Royal Mansion, she was surprised to hear that it was a female.
Since when did a woman live in the Royal Mansion? Was that the reason why Hayden was sending the woman the other day?
Anthony had always been cold-hearted and cruel. It was such a shock to see this anomaly.
Kathryn put on an intravenous on Anne before going out of the room.
Hayden, who was waiting outside, asked, “How is she?”
“Her temperature is down, but she’s still unstable. She needs to be kept under observation,” Kathryn said.
“Okay,” Hayden said.
“This is the first time I see a woman living in the Royal Mansion,” Kathryn said.
Hayden thought it was his first time seeing it, too.
“Who beat her face?” Kathryn asked.
“I’m not sure.” Hayden was surprised.
Indeed, he had no idea.
Kathryn did not question further. She knew there was more to the surface.
A beautiful woman suddenly appeared in the Royal Mansion. She probably had not finished college!
Most importantly, this woman had two emergencies within a few days, and she even had a slap mark on her face. She was clearly beaten up by a man!
There was more to this.
However, this was Anthony’s business. She dared not to step in.
On the third day, Anne finally opened her eyes with her head heavy.
“How do you feel?”
Anne turned over to see Kathryn. “I’m fine…”
Her voice was hoarse as she frowned in pain.
Kathryn handed her a drink with a straw.
Anne took two sips and said listlessly, “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.”
“How long have I been asleep?” Anne asked.
“You were unconscious for three days. You’re fine now.”
Anne looked out the window dully.
Chapter 12
Anne was seldom ill. For the sake of her kids, she dared not to get ill, let alone be unconscious for three days. This had never happened.
She thought her health was alright until she returned to Luton and the demonic Anthony had his eyes on her. Within half a month, she became very ill from the threats and mental tortures she had been withstanding…
“Eat something!” Kathryn received the food sent over by the maid.
The maid readjusted Anne’s pillow to allow her to sit up.
Seeing that Kathryn was feeding her, Anne was shocked.
Kathryn smiled and said, “It’s okay. It’s my job to see you recover.”
Anne did not say much and opened her mouth to eat.
She was listless, and even her eyes hurt. She had no appetite, but for the sake of her kids, she had to push through…
After she had eaten, she leaned on the pillow and shut her eyes. She fell asleep not long after.
When she woke again, Kathryn was changing the intravenous for her.
“You are awake? Are you feeling better?”
“Yeah, thank you,” Anne said.
“It’s okay. These two bottles are used up. You may be discharged tomorrow.”
Anne looked at Kathryn. She was different from Anthony. She was professional and kind.
Yet, since she was Anthony’s private doctor, Anne would not trust her fully. She was not a fool!
“When I recover, can I walk around?” Anne asked weakly.
Kathryn looked at her with confusion. “You mean outside the Royal Mansion?”
She had to ask this. She knew what had happened in the hospital. This woman was probably captured and beaten up by Anthony.
Angering Anthony was a very serious matter…
“Sorry, this is not for me to say. I’m only in charge of your health,” Kathryn told the truth.
She had no say in front of Anthony. Nobody had.
Anthony controlled the world, and nobody dared to challenge him.
Although Kathryn felt bad for this woman, she would not risk her career to help her.
Anne quickly got up and held Kathryn’s hand with both of her hands.
Kathryn was shocked. “Be careful of your hand…”
There was a needle in her hand!
Anne seemed to feel nothing. She had tears in her eyes as she pleaded, “Dr. Brown, I beg you! I don’t mean anything else, and I’m not trying to run away. I feel very bad staying here every day. I feel that… I’m depressed. You’re a doctor, and you want to save people. You wouldn’t want me to die from
depression, right? You only have to tell Anthony that I’ve depression, and then I can…get a job outside to take a breather. This is just a small request. It won’t hurt you. Is that okay?”
Kathryn thought that she merely had to mention this to Anthony, she did not have to make the final decision, and this was not a big matter anyway.
“I’ll try.”
“Thank you…thank you!” Anne let out a sigh of relief as she said with gratitude.
At night, Kathryn came out of Anne’s room. When she went downstairs, she saw Anthony sitting on the sofa in a suit. He crossed his legs and looked intimidating.
“So?” Anthony’s right hand rested on the handle with a wine glass in hand. His voice was low and intimidating.
“She’s fine now. She will fully recover in two days, but…” Kathryn halted. Her eyes met Anthony’s darkened eyes, and she quickly said, “Her mental health is deteriorating and she showed signs of depression. I asked her about it, and she said she wanted to go out and that she hasn’t been out for a long time…”
Anthony’s eyes were dark and unpredictable. He said quietly, “What else did she say?”
“Nothing.” Kathryn saw that Anthony was quiet and said, “I’ll get back to the hospital now.”
Since Anne had slept through the day, she was not sleepy at night. She spaced out, leaning on the pillow, feeling bored.
When she sensed the tension in the air, her body unconsciously tensed up under this familiar atmosphere.
She did not have to turn over to know who it was…
Anne turned over, and the sight of a tall figure appeared in sight. Her weakened body trembled.
“You want to go out?” Anthony looked at her coldly.
Anne bit her lips in fear.
Nothing was more intimidating than this dangerous man!
Suddenly, he grabbed her chin and pressed her against her pillow. The shadow engulfed her entire body…
“Argh!” Anne frowned, and her body trembled against the monster above her.
Anthony looked at her coldly as he asked, “You want to run away, hmm?”
“No, I…I only want to feel better. I want to have a walk and nothing else. My passport and ID are with you. I won’t be able to run away. Also…since I’m staying in Luton, I can’t stay and eat here for free. I need to find a job. I’m not your wife…” Anne said anxiously.
“My wife? Who do you think you are?” Anthony glared at her as if he was about to push her to the darkest end of the bed. His eyes were darkened. “Perhaps you might stand a chance if you use your tricks with men.”
With that said, he removed the blanket from the bed…
“Argh!” Anne had her two fair and beautiful legs curled up under the blanket in fear. “No…”
“Didn’t you say you’re a virgin? Time for me to examine!”
‘No…you can’t! I beg you, don’t do this…” Anne’s tears fell as she reached out to grab the blanket.
Anthony’s eyes darkened, and he pressed her face down.
“Argh!”
Anne fell in bed with her bare shoulders and legs exposed, looking alluring. “No! I don’t feel well, don’t…”
Her face was pale.
If Anthony found out she was lying, he would kill her!
“Am I trying to make you well?” Anthony pinched her small face and asked in a chilling sound.
She felt a bone-crushing pain on her face. She knew she must not go against him and said in fear, “No, my body hasn’t recovered, and if I have a high temperature again, it’d be troublesome…I guess you don’t want me dead so soon, right?”
“You almost convinced me.” Anthony looked at her darkly.
Anne bit her lips and dared not to talk back.
The tense atmosphere made it hard for her to breathe. She was still shaking after Anthony let go of her.
Anthony stood up by the bed, and he exuded a powerful aura. “Don’t try to trick me. If not, I will make you feel worse than hell!”
After warning her, he left.
When she heard the door closed, she finally let out a sigh of relief. She leaned in bed listlessly.
After analyzing Anthony’s words, was she not already in hell?
Next Chapter Anne was seldom ill. For the sake of her kids, she dared not to get ill, let alone be unconscious for three days. This had never happened.
She thought her health was alright until she returned to Luton and the demonic Anthony had his eyes on her. Within half a month, she became very ill from the threats and mental tortures she had been withstanding…
“Eat something!” Kathryn received the food sent over by the maid.
The maid readjusted Anne’s pillow to allow her to sit up.
Seeing that Kathryn was feeding her, Anne was shocked.
Kathryn smiled and said, “It’s okay. It’s my job to see you recover.”
Anne did not say much and opened her mouth to eat.
She was listless, and even her eyes hurt. She had no appetite, but for the sake of her kids, she had to push through…
After she had eaten, she leaned on the pillow and shut her eyes. She fell asleep not long after.
When she woke again, Kathryn was changing the intravenous for her.
“You are awake? Are you feeling better?”
“Yeah, thank you,” Anne said.
“It’s okay. These two bottles are used up. You may be discharged tomorrow.”
Anne looked at Kathryn. She was different from Anthony. She was professional and kind.
Yet, since she was Anthony’s private doctor, Anne would not trust her fully. She was not a fool!
“When I recover, can I walk around?” Anne asked weakly.
Kathryn looked at her with confusion. “You mean outside the Royal Mansion?”
She had to ask this. She knew what had happened in the hospital. This woman was probably captured and beaten up by Anthony.
Angering Anthony was a very serious matter…
“Sorry, this is not for me to say. I’m only in charge of your health,” Kathryn told the truth.
She had no say in front of Anthony. Nobody had.
Anthony controlled the world, and nobody dared to challenge him.
Although Kathryn felt bad for this woman, she would not risk her career to help her.
Anne quickly got up and held Kathryn’s hand with both of her hands.
Kathryn was shocked. “Be careful of your hand…”
There was a needle in her hand!
Anne seemed to feel nothing. She had tears in her eyes as she pleaded, “Dr. Brown, I beg you! I don’t mean anything else, and I’m not trying to run away. I feel very bad staying here every day. I feel that… I’m depressed. You’re a doctor, and you want to save people. You wouldn’t want me to die from depression, right? You only have to tell Anthony that I’ve depression, and then I can…get a job outside to take a breather. This is just a small request. It won’t hurt you. Is that okay?”
Kathryn thought that she merely had to mention this to Anthony, she did not have to make the final decision, and this was not a big matter anyway.
“I’ll try.”
“Thank you…thank you!” Anne let out a sigh of relief as she said with gratitude.
At night, Kathryn came out of Anne’s room. When she went downstairs, she saw Anthony sitting on the sofa in a suit. He crossed his legs and looked intimidating.
“So?” Anthony’s right hand rested on the handle with a wine glass in hand. His voice was low and intimidating.
“She’s fine now. She will fully recover in two days, but…” Kathryn halted. Her eyes met Anthony’s darkened eyes, and she quickly said, “Her mental health is deteriorating and she showed signs of depression. I asked her about it, and she said she wanted to go out and that she hasn’t been out for a long time…”
Anthony’s eyes were dark and unpredictable. He said quietly, “What else did she say?”
“Nothing.” Kathryn saw that Anthony was quiet and said, “I’ll get back to the hospital now.”
Since Anne had slept through the day, she was not sleepy at night. She spaced out, leaning on the pillow, feeling bored.
When she sensed the tension in the air, her body unconsciously tensed up under this familiar atmosphere.
She did not have to turn over to know who it was…
Anne turned over, and the sight of a tall figure appeared in sight. Her weakened body trembled.
“You want to go out?” Anthony looked at her coldly.
Anne bit her lips in fear.
Nothing was more intimidating than this dangerous man!
Suddenly, he grabbed her chin and pressed her against her pillow. The shadow engulfed her entire body…
“Argh!” Anne frowned, and her body trembled against the monster above her.
Anthony looked at her coldly as he asked, “You want to run away, hmm?”
“No, I…I only want to feel better. I want to have a walk and nothing else. My passport and ID are with you. I won’t be able to run away. Also…since I’m staying in Luton, I can’t stay and eat here for free. I need to find a job. I’m not your wife…” Anne said anxiously.
“My wife? Who do you think you are?” Anthony glared at her as if he was about to push her to the darkest end of the bed. His eyes were darkened. “Perhaps you might stand a chance if you use your tricks with men.”
With that said, he removed the blanket from the bed…
“Argh!” Anne had her two fair and beautiful legs curled up under the blanket in fear. “No…”
“Didn’t you say you’re a virgin? Time for me to examine!”
‘No…you can’t! I beg you, don’t do this…” Anne’s tears fell as she reached out to grab the blanket.
Anthony’s eyes darkened, and he pressed her face down.
“Argh!”
Anne fell in bed with her bare shoulders and legs exposed, looking alluring. “No! I don’t feel well, don’t…”
Her face was pale.
If Anthony found out she was lying, he would kill her!
“Am I trying to make you well?” Anthony pinched her small face and asked in a chilling sound.
She felt a bone-crushing pain on her face. She knew she must not go against him and said in fear, “No, my body hasn’t recovered, and if I have a high temperature again, it’d be troublesome…I guess you don’t want me dead so soon, right?”
“You almost convinced me.” Anthony looked at her darkly.
Anne bit her lips and dared not to talk back.
The tense atmosphere made it hard for her to breathe. She was still shaking after Anthony let go of her.
Anthony stood up by the bed, and he exuded a powerful aura. “Don’t try to trick me. If not, I will make you feel worse than hell!”
After warning her, he left.
When she heard the door closed, she finally let out a sigh of relief. She leaned in bed listlessly.
After analyzing Anthony’s words, was she not already in hell?
Chapter 13
After Anne had recovered, she went downstairs for food.
It was no longer a feast of seafood but normal food.
Furthermore, she tried walking out of the Royal Mansion, and nobody tried to stop her.
It seemed that she was no longer restricted, and she could move as she pleased.
Yet, she knew that this place was heavily secured, and she could not get away.
She could only move out with Anthony’s permission…
In the afternoon, Anne called for a taxi and went to town.
Anthony was seldom seen in the Royal Mansion. This did not seem like his home, and nobody knew his daily schedule.
However, even though she could not see him, Anne still felt that he was in control…
She walked on the street by herself.
She had been in Luton for over half a month, and yet she had not been breathing the air as fresh as this moment. She looked up at the sun, and the bright light teared up her eyes.
She wondered when she could leave.
Anne stopped by the side and saw a cosmetic surgery hospital.
She did not hesitate to walk to the counter…
“Hello, may I know how I can help you?” the person at the front desk asked.
“I…I saw on your website that you’re hiring, so I came in to enquire about it,” Anne said.
“Have you sent in your resume?”
“I’d like to have a chat with the person in charge,” Anne said. Since her situation was special, she would stand a better chance if she had a chat with the person.
“Sorry, we can only hold an interview after receiving the resume,” the person said.
Anne did not have a resume, and she left college before graduating. She gave birth and nurtured the babies. She only had part-time jobs and never had a full-time job because she had to work while taking care of the babies.
She did not actually want to work here, and she was merely thinking of a way to have her surgery.
If not, she would be in trouble if Anthony found out.
She had to be very careful…
“…Anne Vallois?”
When she heard her name, she turned back. When she saw a handsome man, she recalled who he was…
He was Anthony’s cousin, Tommy Marwood.
When she used to live with the Marwood family, she would see him often.
Since he was related to Anthony and it had been so many years since, Anne could not help feeling anxious…
Tommy said something to the lady beside him, and the sexy lady left. She even looked at Anne as she went away.
Tommy went to Anne, and looked at the beautiful woman. He said with friendliness, “Do you remember me?”
“I…do. You’re Tommy Marwood.”
Tommy smiled and said, “The last time I saw your aunt, she said you’re coming back. If not, I wouldn’t have called out your name.”
Anne thought about how she came back and also left but was captured when she got on the plane.
“When my uncle had his anniversary party, I was away. If not, I would have seen you. Anyway, what are you doing here?” Tommy asked.
“I’m…looking for a job.” Anne looked at the front desk. “But I need to submit a resume first…”
Tommy thought about it and said, “Wait up…” He took out his phone and made a phone call.
When Anne heard what he said, she was quite surprised.
After ending the call, Tommy said, “You can go straight to HR.”
Anne knew what was happening, and she did not know what to say. She did not expect this and said, “If so…I feel bad.”
Tommy smiled and raised his eyebrows. “I happen to know the owner. This is nothing.”
Anne was grateful and said, “Thank you!”
“It’s been years! Why are you being so polite?” Tommy smiled.
Anne did not look at ease. When she was bullied by Anthony back then, it was also Tommy who helped her.
“Go on!” Tommy said.
“Okay.” Anne did not speak anymore, and she was then led to HR.
Anne had no medical knowledge, and this was not her major in college.
There was a reason why she wanted to work here.
Therefore, after she left HR, she was transferred to the doctor’s office.
After signing the confidential documents, she had the surgery.
After getting up from the operation bed, she finally let out a sigh of relief.
However, this was just a temporary fix. Her main goal was to leave the Royal Mansion and Anthony…
Afterward, she made the video call to her three kids…
“Mama promised to call us every day!” Charlie said with a wrong expression. His tiny face was flushing red.
“Mama hasn’t finished work?” Chris asked with anticipation.
“When is Mama coming back?” Chloe sobbed.
“I will try my best, alright?” Anne heard the kids crying. She felt as if she had been stabbed in the heart.
What could she do? She had no way of going back, and their father controlled her!
How could she tell this to them?
Giving birth to the three without Anthony’s permission was bad enough…
After putting them to sleep, Anne returned to work after recomposing herself.
A nurse took care of her. She let Anne assist her in taking care of the patient after surgery.
Anne walked out of the surgery clinic when the lights were off, and the street lamps were turned on.
She stood before the clinic, feeling scared. She did not want to return to the Royal Mansion, but she had to.
Meanwhile, a silver Borsche stopped before her. The window rolled down, and Tommy’s face was seen. “Anne.”
Anne halted.
“Want to have dinner?” Tommy invited.
Anne hesitated but agreed, “Okay.”
Inside an elegant restaurant, the music surrounded the room.
The two of them picked a table by the window and had a view of the street outside.
“How did you find the job?” Tommy asked.
“Quite good. Thank you.”
“Anne, you don’t have to thank me.”
Anne smiled and said, “I didn’t expect to bump into you. I was surprised. You did me a huge favor. Let me buy you dinner.”
“What about you buying me the next meal?”
In other words, he wanted to meet again.
Anne knew she must not get too close to Tommy, which was not good for her.
However, she could not turn him down since he had helped her today.
“Okay.”
“Did you graduate early?”
“I dropped out, so I chose to come back.” Anne made up an excuse.
“That’s quite nice. However, why didn’t you choose to work with the company owned by the Marwood family? I’m sure your aunt would help you,” Tommy said.
It was quite a surprise that she chose the surgery clinic.
“My aunt is my aunt. I am myself. I don’t want to rely on others,” Anne said.
“You’re different from the other girls. I figured it out a long time ago.” Tommy looked at her amusingly.
Chapter 14
Anne lowered her eyes and smiled weakly. “Really.”
“I heard that…Anthony also went to Uncle’s anniversary party. I hope he didn’t do anything to you?” Tommy asked.
“No…nothing, I left not long after…” Anne did not want to talk about Anthony.
She was like an anxious bird; mentioning his name made it hard to breathe.
“If he’s troubling you, tell me. I will help you,” Tommy said.
Anne was touched.
When she used to be helpless, Tommy helped her. It had been a long time since, and she could recognize him right away.
Now that Anthony was tormenting her, she bumped into Tommy, and he even helped her to get a job at the surgery clinic. He helped her a lot, and she was grateful.
Perhaps when one was helpless, one would seek safety…
“Why did Anthony come back to Luton?” Anne pretended as if she knew nothing.
“I’m not sure. Nobody from the family knows either.” Tommy frowned slightly.
Anne’s heart sank. “Have you been in touch with him?”
“Not since he cut his ties with the Marwood family. There’s no way for me to get in touch with him.” Tommy thought of something, and he reminded, “If you see him, try to stay away.”
“I know…” Anne replied.
In the past, Tommy would visit Anthony at the Marwood Mansion from time to time. They were quite close.
However, Anthony was so cruel as to cut off all ties.
Yet, someone like him was powerful.
Normal demons were not intimidating, but threatening and powerful demons were!
As the two of them were happily enjoying their meal, a black Rolls Loyce slowly drove toward the restaurant.
Anthony’s sharp eyes penetrated through the dark window and were fixed on the two of them.
As Anne was eating, she suddenly had chills all over. She turned her face toward the street outside.
The cars were driving past, as usual, nothing was suspicious.
So…where did that chill come from…
“What is it?” Tommy asked.
“Nothing.”
After the meal, they walked out….
“I’ll send you home,” Tommy said.
“It’s okay. I can get myself back.”
“Are you living alone?” Tommy asked.
“Yeah, I rented a place.”
Tommy thought to himself, ‘She must be single.’
“I’ll take my leave,” Anne said and left.
Tommy watched Anne’s small figure with gentle eyes. She had not changed a bit. Even her tiny figure remained the same…
Anne chose the cheapest transportation to delay her time and arrive at the Royal Mansion later. She got off the subway and walked for an hour before arriving at the gate of the Royal Mansion.
If she had the choice, she wished that she would never return…
When she saw the Rolls Loyce parked outside the door, her body jolted.
It was Anthony’s car…
The trees swayed among the darkness like dancing demons.
Anne gulped, bit her tongue, and entered the mansion.
When her eyes met the sharp and dark figure, she could not help trembling.
“Where did you go?” Anthony said quietly.
“Nowhere…I found a job today. I’m working at a surgery clinic…” Anne said and knew there was no point hiding from him as he could find out anything.
Anthony watched her coldly. “Come forward and speak.”
Anne was standing a distance away since she was fearful of Anthony.
She halted and walked forward. She stopped when she was one meter away. “I’m telling the truth. If you don’t believe me, you can check…”
“Nothing else?” Anthony’s eyes were darkened.
Anne flinched, and her jaw dropped.
“Do you want me to find out?” Anthony asked darkly.
Anne said quickly, “No. I don’t know if I should be saying this…when I was at the surgery clinic, I bumped into Tommy with another woman, probably his girlfriend? I’m not too sure. After that…I had dinner with Tommy, and I came back after dinner.”
“You’re in such a rush to meet a man? Do you want me to introduce you to some?”
“No, you’re mistaken. We only had a meal and nothing else!” Anne defended.
“I remember he used to like you. Didn’t you ask him to send you away?” Anthony mocked.
Anne looked down. “I know my place.”
“Stay away from him!” Anthony growled.
“I know…” Anne obeyed and repressed the fear inside her, and she said, “Can I rent a place nearer the surgery clinic? It’s quite late by the time I get here. I even have to walk for an hour from the subway station back here, please?”
The spacious living hall fell dead silent. A powerful repression engulfed the space.
Anne felt it hard to breathe. She was afraid that he might disagree. She added, “You control the entire Luton. It doesn’t matter where I live…”
With that said, she saw Anthony’s feet touch the floor. He stood up, striking fear in her heart.
Anne trembled and stiffened. She was terrified but was unable to move her legs. It was as if she was restricted by something invisible.
Following that, her chin was tightly gripped by his powerful fingers.
Anthony glared from above. His voice was low and cold. “Okay.”
She was shocked that he agreed. His eyes were so dark, and she could see her own fearful reflection in his eyes.
“Only if you agree to be wherever I want you to be,” Anthony demanded.
“Okay…” Anne agreed. Under his gaze, she tried to step back. “I’ll return to my room.”
With that said, she carefully went up.
Anthony turned away, and his eyes were sharp.
A predator was never worried about his prey getting out of his control. She ran away two years ago. This time, she won’t be able to!
When she got back into her room, she sat on the edge of the bed but was not feeling very relieved.
She would never be at ease as long as she was in his control.
She had always been cautious and did things step by step to avoid falling into the abyss.
The next day, Anne was working while searching for a place to stay. When she found a suitable place, she went to have a viewing during her break.
It was a one-bedroom flat, around fifty square meters, costing one thousand two hundred bucks per month. Since she was in a rush to move out of the Royal Mansion, she had not had much time or options.
Chapter 15
She moved in that night.
She locked the door and lay down in bed.
She slept peacefully that night, even if she had to wake up at midnight to video call her kids.
This place was much safer than the Royal Mansion.
After working in the surgery clinic for a few days, Anne was beginning to look like an ordinary working woman instead of an abused one.
One day, after she finished her morning shift, she went into the toilet when her phone vibrated.
When she saw an unknown number, she halted.
She did not know who was calling and assumed it was Anthony.
If it was him, she dared not to answer.
After unlocking her screen, she answered, “Hello?”
“Anne, it’s me.”
Anne was relieved. “Oh, what is it?”
“I just got out of the office and will be passing by your place. Want to have lunch?”
Anne instantly recalled the warning from Anthony, and she turned down, “Sorry, I still have work to do, and I don’t feel like going out.”
“I see, that’s fine. Get some rest. We will meet another time.” Tommy backed down.
“Okay,” Anne said politely.
After washing her hand in the toilet, she went to the pantry.
She drank water inside while ordering takeaway from her phone. She had no idea what to eat.
Meals were not provided at her workplace, and she had to sort them out herself.
She was paid rather well. She was paid six thousand dollars during probation and ten thousand dollars if she passed probation. In addition, she could earn commissions from finding more customers.
Anne thought if she was on her own, having a well-paid job like this would be very nice. However, she had three kids to take care of.
It would be nice to make some extra cash before returning to take care of her children.
A nurse came in with a meal box in her hand. “Anne, this is for you.”
“Mine?” Anne received the food wrapped in a hotel container and bag. She was confused.
“A man sent it to the front desk. I heard it was a handsome man driving a Borsche. So, is he your boyfriend?”
Anne was shocked. She knew who it was, it was Tommy…
The nurse saw that she did not speak. She did not question further and left.
Anne looked at the box, confused.
Had he bought this because she rejected having a meal with him?
Anne did not take it for granted. Since she was hungry and was sent with such a delicious meal, she felt a surge of warmth as her stomach growled.
A text was sent to her. She clicked open to see Tommy’s text, [No seafood. Don’t worry.]
Anne looked at the words blankly, and she was touched.
She had not expected Tommy to remember that she could not eat seafood…
Anne replied, [Thank you. I didn’t wish to trouble you again.]
Tommy did not reply. Anne did not know if he had seen her message.
Anne took out the box and opened it. As expected, it was delicious, with no seafood.
Since this was sent to her, she must not waste the food.
Anne ate while she thought to herself. They were all from the Marwood family. They both lost their mothers. Why did they have such different personalities?
Anthony was a monster!
When she was about to finish…
“Did you like it?”
Anne looked up to see a handsome figure by the door.
Tommy walked in and sat on a chair opposite her, looking at the emptied box. “It looks like your taste hasn’t changed.”
Anne could not help blushing. She quickly cleaned them up and put them into the bag by the side. She wiped her lips and asked, “Why are you here?”
“You don’t want to see me? Don’t worry, I told them I’m here to look for your boss. I didn’t tell them I’m looking for you.” Tommy looked at the door and asked considerately, “Do you want to close the door?”
Anne laughed and answered, “It’d be more suspicious if the door were closed.”
Tommy saw the smile on her face, he was moved, but he hid it well.
In fact, someone walked past the pantry, and indeed, he was the owner of the surgery clinic, Robin Weir.
When he saw the man inside, he was shocked. “Why’re you here?”
Tommy stood up and said, “I came in to ask for a drink.”
“This is your boss,” he introduced to Anne.
Anne instantly put her hands before her and bowed. “Nice to meet you!”
Robin looked at Anne and knew what was happening, he said, “Hello.” He then looked at Tommy and said, “Good timing. I need a favor from you.”
“You don’t look well, is it severe?” Tommy asked.
“The clinic will have a new owner. Do you think it is severe? I’ll wait for you at my office.” Robin turned and left.
Tommy said to Anne, “I’ll check on him.”
“Go on.”
After the two men left, Anne zoned out while standing in the pantry.
Someone was going to take over the surgery clinic?
So soon? She was only here for two days, and she was just getting used to working here. Does she have to find another job? Though if they did not fire her, she might be able to stay?
Was it likely?
She was hired because of Tommy! She had no prior knowledge!
Whatever…she might as well get fired…
When Anne went back to shift, she still had not seen Tommy. She went back to work.
In the afternoon, she heard from her colleagues, and even the doctors were discussing the changing of the owner.
“I heard it’s not even an investment. Someone bought it entirely. How rich!”
“Bought it? Who did it? How scary!”
Anne was shocked. She knew the difference between investing and buying.
Buying costs more than investing.
Though the upside of buying was that it was quicker than investing, therefore, typical businessmen would not choose to buy…
“What if it was a forced transaction? Our clinic is one of the best in Luton. Many celebrities come to us, and we have so many resources. Why would Mr. Weir sell it? He’s either forced or drugged!”
“So, you’re telling me the buyer has money and power?”
“Probably some big names in Luton. Anne, what do you think?” one of the nurses asked her.
Anne, who was dressed in the same nurse’s uniform, was questioned. She was unable to react. “Maybe…”
She had been away from Luton all these years, and she was not familiar with this country.
However, the one thing she was certain of was that the owner was forced to sell the clinic.
If not, Robin would not have asked Tommy to help.
Anne did not want Robin to sell it…
However, the next day, the ownership of the clinic changed.
She learned from the doctor that the management could do as they pleased, while the doctors and nurses could not change their minds.
There was no change of staff, and all the part-timers were able to stay.
It was only that Robin was no longer their boss.
A few days after the change, they had not seen their new boss. However, it did not affect the staff as long as they were not fired. After all, it was just a job.