“I know you’re still in Luton. Your passport is with me.” 

 

Anne was taken aback and asked, “My passport is with you?” 

“Yeah, I couldn’t reach you, so I went to your hotel. How could you leave your passport at the cheap hotel? It’s not safe. I checked out for you. Come stay with me.” 

Anne could not go back to the hotel even if she wanted to. She could not get away from Anthony’s control. 

“Aunt, I’m not coming over yet. I will stay with my friend for a few days. I will come to get my passport before leaving,” Anne replied. 

 

“You haven’t been back for so many years. Who’s your friend?” Sarah asked. 

“Someone from high school…” Anne tried to make it sound convincing. 

“I know you’re on bad terms with Anthony. However, it’s been many years now, and you have nothing to do with him. Don’t take it too seriously.” 

Anne felt ironic. They had nothing to do with one another? So why was she here… 

“Come to my place. It’s been so many years. I have many things to tell you,” Sarah said. 

“I’ll come…later.” Anne hung up and leaned against the bed frame. 

How could she get away without Anthony’s permission? 

She knew clearly that Anthony would not go easy on her if she stayed. 

To him, her aunt was someone who ruined his parents’ relationship. Her, too… 

At noon, Anne was invited to dine at the dining hall. 

When she saw the table full of dishes, her face turned pale because they were all seafood dishes. 

They were expensive but deadly. 

Anne’s eyes fell on the dish of vegetables. She scooped the food, and before she put it in her mouth, an intense seafood scent went to her nose. She was so terrified that she dropped the spoon. 

She stood up and asked the maid with her quickened breathing, “What is this…made of?” 

the maid said

to leave. However, her legs could not

about the next? Unless she could go on three days

wants me to eat just

ate the bread

she watched Anne eating the bread

mansion. In the past three days, there was no sign of Anthony. It was as if

trapped bird in a

was eating the bread that day, she could not stand it anymore. She went to the living hall and questioned Hayden,

don’t know about Mr. Marwood’s agenda,” Hayden said.

long is he going to lock me in here?” Anne asked.

know,” Hayden

harder than it was. She knew

around nine at night, and Anne could not fall asleep. She curled up in the corner of the balcony, missing her

had been away from them. Would they

sound of engines from below.

over. However, it was not the black Rolls Loyce. It was a Benzy.

Anthony who came out of the car; instead, it was a businessman

held a bag in his hand. Nobody knew what was inside

Vallois?” Oliver glanced

“You’re…” 

I’m Mr. Marwood’s chief

let me go?” Anne

meet Mr. Marwood.” Oliver handed her the bag and explained, “Here is the outfit

heard his professional tone, she looked at the bag and felt uneasy.

black dress at the bar with her tender and glowing

exuded a unique aura

room

the door of the room opened, the lights inside were brighter than the

There was no sign of Anthony

The men did not hide their admiration of this pretty lady,

new model? Not bad at all,” One of the men known as

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