《100 Percent Spoiled: Reincarnated Wife Is a Little Fierce!》 Chapter 1 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation On a stormy night, a couple was engrossed in making love in the villa¡¯s hall. Julie¡¯s legs were lifted high up, and she looked at the man in front of her with her blurry eyes, panting continuously. Suddenly, there was a flash of lightning. She tilted her head slightly and was shocked. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± The man on top of her also felt the woman¡¯s strangeness. ¡°There¡¯s, there¡¯s someone outside the window?¡± Julie had already hidden behind Bob, but she did not dare to take another peak at the window. A ¡°man¡± was seen standing outside the window. His short hair was already wet from the rain, sticking to his cheeks. He was small in stature with sunken cheeks, and his features were unclear due to the backlight. He reached out his withered hand and opened the window. Bob saw that he only had three fingers, and the movement of opening the window was also stiff. ¡°Hey! You bastard, get out of here!¡± Bob picked up the vase on the table and assumed a defensive posture. On the other hand, Julie picked up a pillow and placed it in front of her chest, as if it could comfort her. Upon entering the living room, that ¡®man¡¯ revealed a terrifying smile. One of his eyes was missing its eyeball, and a hideous scar covered half of his face. When he smiled, the scar became even more grotesque and contorted. Additionally, he was missing a front tooth, giving him a slightly comical appearance. ¡°Hehe, so it¡¯s you?¡± Bob was a little scared at first, but after seeing who it was, he put the vase back and sat lazily on the sofa. ¡°Darling? You? Who is he?¡± Julie¡¯s voice was still trembling. ¡°You don¡¯t know her? Take a closer look. Who is this damn thing?¡± Bob¡¯s expression was filled with disdain, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips. Julie carefully identified the person in front of her and was shocked. Her shoulders suddenly relaxed. She walked forward and tugged at the man¡¯s hair. ¡°Haha, I was wondering who it was.¡± She circled the man. ¡°Mary, I¡¯m quite happy to see you in this state.¡± The woman in front of them could no longer be called human. Mary was so thin that she weighed less than 80 pounds. Her whole body was soaked by the rain, and even though her clothes were tight against her skin, it was impossible to tell she was a woman. The original color of her clothes was also indistinguishable, and if she didn¡¯t move, she would look like a corpse. ¡°Idiot, are you out of prison?¡± Bob leaned lazily on the sofa. Now that he knew who it was, he was no longer worried. What else could she do? Mary¡¯s expressionless face suddenly broke into a smile, and her eyes shone brightly. ¡°Ah!¡± Julie clutched her abdomen with all her might, while a shiny dagger was plunged into her thigh. ¡°Yes, I crawled out of hell to take your lives.¡± Julie struggled to retreat, and Bob quickly grabbed his wife. While he was focused on Julie, Mary swung the knife towards him. However, her strength was too weak, and only managed to graze his arm. ¡°Damn it!¡± Bob pushed Mary away and took the knife. ¡°Damn it, you still want to kill me?¡± Bob gave Mary a backhand slap before grabbing her hair and slamming her head against the corner of the table. Mary had no strength to resist and finally fell to the ground. Bob didn¡¯t let her go. He kicked her a few more times, then squatted down and pinched her chin hard, forcing Mary to look up at him. ¡°You bitch, do you think you can just¡­¡± Before he could finish his sentence, a dagger was mercilessly plunged into his heart. As Bob fell, his eyes remained wide open, filled with disbelief. ¡°Yes, I can,¡± Mary said. She now knelt on top of Bob¡¯s body, with blood flowing from her head covering the one remaining eye. But at that moment, her eyes were filled with a bloodthirsty joy. ¡°You seem to like my ghostly appearance, don¡¯t you? Then let me give you a matching one.¡± With a smirk on her lips, Mary retrieved the dagger and began stabbing Bob¡¯s body one by one. First, she went for his eyes, then his nose, mouth, and neck¡­ Julie watched in utter terror from behind as Mary continued her gruesome act. She trembled as she reached for her phone, but before she could call for help, Mary kicked her away without warning. Holding the dagger, Mary looked down at her from a height and said, ¡°Miss Julie, what kind of appearance do you like?¡± A big smile spread across her grotesque face. At this point, Mary¡¯s vision had become blurry. She could hear the villa¡¯s gate being slammed open, and see blurry figures rushing in, but she couldn¡¯t move. As Will looked down at the dying Mary, he felt a mix of emotions. He crouched down and said, ¡°Madam, it¡¯s me, Will.¡± Hearing Will¡¯s voice, Mary regained a bit of consciousness. She struggled to raise her hand and grabbed Will¡¯s suit sleeve. ¡°Take me to see him.¡± After saying this, she never woke up again. As Mary opened her eyes again, she found herself ¡°drifting¡± in a sea of white, surrounded by people dressed in white clothes. She felt confused but had an obsession in her heart. She grabbed the person next to her and asked, ¡°Have you seen Gwyn?¡± But the people around her had vacant expressions and didn¡¯t even look at her when she grabbed them. Eventually, as she pushed recklessly through the crowd, she was apprehended. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 2 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Why didn¡¯t you follow them?¡± ¡°No, I want to see Gwyn. I can¡¯t leave.¡± Mary didn¡¯t know the current situation, but she knew that she had to see Gwyn. ¡°But you can¡¯t see him anymore, so you should leave.¡± The angel was somewhat moved. There were people with excessive attachments wandering in this place. However, no one was as obsessed as Mary, who still had a trace of consciousness even after death. ¡°No, I can¡¯t leave. Why won¡¯t Gwyn see me? He never visited me. I¡¯ve been in prison for so many years. Why didn¡¯t he visit me?¡± Mary¡¯s voice became softer. Thinking of the grievances she had suffered in prison and the fact that Gwyn had not come, her heart ached as if it had been torn apart. ¡°Because he can¡¯t go.¡± The angel was expressionless. ¡°Why? Why can¡¯t he go? Could it be ¡­¡± ¡°Because he died a long time ago.¡± The angel waved her hand in front of Mary, and she immediately saw a row of tombstones, and one of them had the name ¡®Gwyn¡¯ engraved on them. He had passed away three years ago. Looking over again, it wasn¡¯t just Gwyn¡¯s name, there were also other members of the Miller family. Everyone was buried there, and it was only a few months after he went to prison. ¡°No, this, this can¡¯t be true! No!¡± Mary covered her head in agony. No wonder Gwyn never visited her, no one from the Miller family came to see her, and no one helped her when she was abused in prison. It was because the person who cared for her had long passed away. ¡°No, I want revenge. I can¡¯t let them off so easily. I can¡¯t!¡± Mary emitted a dazzling light that even made the angel unable to open her eyes. Suddenly, a sigh was heard from the sky, sounding both helpless and somewhat sympathetic. ¡°As you wish.¡± ¡­ ¡°Cough cough cough¡­¡± Mary felt a bone-chilling coldness. It was raining heavily. She hid in a corner of an abandoned factory. The rain was too heavy, and the roof of the factory was already dilapidated. Even if she was hiding from the rain, she was still drenched. She slowly opened her eyes and was a little confused when she saw the scene in front of her. She reached out to grab the cover beside her to keep the rain out, but she was suddenly stunned. Mary repeatedly stretched out her hand. For a moment, she felt that her eyes were playing tricks on her. Her hand was actually intact. Not only were there no wounds, but even the missing fingers had returned. She covered one of her eyes with her trembling hand. She could see! Her eyes could actually see it! Mary was about to stand up when she was hit by the shelf above her head. Pain instantly spread throughout her body. Although she was in tears, Mary wasn¡¯t sad at all. She was still alive and well! Looking at her surroundings and thinking about it carefully, she finally understood. She was reborn, finding herself back on the night before her intended elopement with Bob. Mary remembered that when she ran away from home, Mrs. Miller chased after her regardless of her illness. A few days later, she got into a car accident. The car accident was caused by Bob¡¯s family. Mary wiped away the rain and tears on her face and smiled. Fortunately, she had returned, and everything was still within reach! Mary still remembered that she had a big fight with Gwyn because of Bob and ran out of the house in anger. In the end, it was Bob who found her and planned an elopement. This elopement was not only the beginning of her pain but also the beginning of the Miller family¡¯s tragedy. Thinking that Gwyn must be worried at home, Mary gritted her teeth and stood up, taking slow and steady steps in the direction she recalled. The rain was pouring, and her vision was blurry. There were no taxis on the streets in such heavy rain, and people were rushing home. Mary hugged her arms. She felt a little cold, but she didn¡¯t stop. She walked relentlessly for a long time, to the point of exhaustion, until she finally passed out. Standing in front of Miller¡¯s villa, she finally smiled. ¡°I¡¯m back.¡± Then, she collapsed to the ground. The sunlight was blinding. Mary frowned and gently raised her hand. However, she realized that someone was holding her hand tightly. She opened her eyes with some difficulty and saw Gwyn¡¯s side profile. His brows were tightly furrowed, and there were still dark circles under his eyes. It was evident with just one glance that he had not slept well the entire night. When she saw Gwyn again, Mary¡¯s eyes welled up with tears. Thinking about how she had finally returned to this man¡¯s side after going through so much hardship, she felt that everything was worth it. Before she could touch the man¡¯s eyes, Gwyn suddenly woke up. ¡°You¡¯re awake? Are you feeling unwell? I¡¯ll call the doctor.¡± The man¡¯s eyes were filled with concern, his face was filled with panic, and his hands were trembling. Mary held his hand tightly, holding back her tears. ¡°Gwyn.¡± Her voice was very soft, and there was a hint of whimper. ¡°Yes, yes, I¡¯m here.¡± Gwyn held her hand gently, his eyes filled with panic. ¡°I¡¯m finally home.¡± Mary smiled, a genuine smile from the bottom of her heart. Yes, she was back. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 3 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Yes, I vouch for her with my character. She is absolutely fine!¡± David¡¯s voice was somewhat impatient as he pinched his brow. Since being ¡®invited¡¯ by Gwyn to look after Mary yesterday, David had heard the question ¡°Is she okay?¡± countless times. David couldn¡¯t understand why the decisive Gwyn in the business world was so overly concerned. ¡°But she didn¡¯t seem well yesterday¡­¡± Gwyn looked at Mary¡¯s less-than-good complexion, still feeling worried. ¡°But yesterday, she¡­¡± Gwyn looked at Mary¡¯s pale face and was still a little worried. ¡°Oh my god, I¡¯m begging you. She¡¯s really fine. At most, she caught a cold, and she doesn¡¯t even need an IV,¡± David said helplessly. Gwyn asked a lot of questions until David slammed the door and left. As he was about to turn around, someone hugged him from behind. He instinctively tried to pull the person¡¯s hand away, but then he caught a familiar scent. A warm feeling flooded his heart. ¡°Mary, are you feeling unwell?¡± Gwyn asked with concern, unconsciously putting her hand on his waist. ¡°No, I just want to hug you.¡± It was rare for Mary to act so spoiled, and Gwyn couldn¡¯t help but feel excited, her heart beating uncontrollably. He couldn¡¯t understand why Mary had run away and returned home by herself. Given her personality, it was completely out of character. However, not only had she returned, but there was also a noticeable change in her. But no matter what, it was good that she was back. He turned around and hugged Mary tightly, but he used too much force, making Mary feel like she was about to suffocate. Mary also buried her head in Gwyn¡¯s chest and sniffed the familiar scent, causing her to feel a bit emotional. At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded. ¡°Sir, the company called just now. They need you to reply.¡± Mary turned around and saw Tracey¡¯s jealous gaze. The other servants cast disapproving glances at her, considering how hard it had been for Miss Mary to change her ways. Their young master had finally found his love, and yet Tracy had the audacity to speak out now. Tracey put on an awkward smile and looked at Gwyn with a gentle gaze. ¡°I¡¯ll go take care of it, you go back to bed first.¡± Gwyn kissed Mary lightly on the forehead. Tracy quickly looked down, hiding her fierce gaze. Mary sent Gwyn off with a smile on her face. She turned to Tracy and said gently, ¡°Please bring a cup of hot milk to the bedroom.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Tracy replied. Mary looked at Tracy¡¯s clenched fists and could not help but laugh. Yes, Trish had played a significant role in causing the divorce between Mary and Gwyn in her previous life. Now that she was back, she would naturally deal with these people one at a time. Mary sank into the bathtub and felt the warmth enveloping her body. She gradually relaxed. On her shoulder, a red spider lily bloomed. This was the symbol of her reincarnation from hell. In order to come back, Mary had to go through pain and torture in hell again and again. Every time she went through it, the red spider lily would become brighter. The angel gave her a chance to be reborn, but it was not that simple. She had to go through a process, where she would have to use her pain to water a spider lily until it bloomed fully. Only then could she be reborn. She witnessed the downfall of the Miller family, the death of Gwyn¡¯s family, and the adulterous couple¡¯s scheme to frame her family, but she was powerless to stop it. She was still beaten repeatedly in prison. Her eyes were gouged out, her fingers were cut off, and she was locked in a solitary cell without any light¡­ During her eight years in prison, she experienced countless cycles of torment in that hellish place. Mary immersed her head into the bathtub, trying not to dwell on those nightmares anymore. She suddenly emerged from the water with a cold gaze. Since she had returned, she wouldn¡¯t let those who hurt her and the Miller family off the hook. After a few days of rest, Mary had completely recovered, and the first thing she had to do was to find someone. Arriving at the construction site, Mary was wearing a tight-fitting outfit, riding an Ecosse motorcycle, and when she took off her helmet, there were many whistles around her. She ignored them and walked straight to a man in the corner. ¡°I have a deal for you,¡± she said, looking down at the man in front of her with faded clothes and a somewhat scruffy appearance. The man looked up; his eyes somewhat evasive. ¡°I don¡¯t know you.¡± ¡°I know you, and that¡¯s enough,¡± Mary said, leaning down and whispering in his ear. ¡°Ford.¡± The man immediately stepped back, feeling overwhelmed by this woman¡¯s strong presence. How did she know who he was? Ford tried to suppress his fear and refused to admit it. ¡°I think you¡¯ve got the wrong person,¡± he said, turning around to leave. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 4 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°So, you¡¯re not going to seek revenge for your sister? Are we going to just sit around and do nothing? What happened to your earlier desire for revenge?¡± Hearing Mary¡¯s words, Ford was stunned. Mary took a step forward. ¡°Or are you afraid of Bob¡¯s power? How manly of you to be able to bear the grudge of your own sister being gang-raped and not seek justice.¡± Ford suddenly turned around, his eyes filled with anger, but he could not say a word. This woman was right. He wanted to take revenge for his sister, but Bob was too powerful. He had no chance at all. Now, he was living a life full of uncertainties and could only hide his identity. ¡°You won¡¯t regret following me. I¡¯ll only give you one chance.¡± Mary turned around and left. Ford took a deep breath, then ran to catch up. ¡°How are you going to avenge me? What do you need me to do?¡± How could Ford not know that this woman had ulterior motives? There¡¯s no such thing as a free lunch in this world. However, as long as there was a chance, he had to take it. Wasn¡¯t he waiting for this opportunity? ¡°Your revenge must be taken, and so must mine. We have the same goal, but now is not the right time. However, I want to make them pay first with some interest.¡± Mary looked at him calmly and said, ¡°Since you¡¯re willing to seek revenge for your sister, you¡¯ll have to suffer a bit too.¡± ¡°What kind of suffering?¡± Ford asked. ¡°I¡¯ll send you to Agar Island. If you can survive the training there, then we can talk about revenge.¡± Although Ford hesitated for a moment upon hearing ¡®Agar¡¯, he didn¡¯t back down. Agar was a famous assassin organization in the country. It was cruel and cold-blooded, but every assassin trained was an expert. ¡°Alright, I will definitely come back alive and avenge my sister.¡± Mary¡¯s eyes had a touch of approval. She was certain that Ford could come back alive. In her previous life, Bob had almost been assassinated several times, all at the hands of Ford. Although at that time, Mary was in love with Bob and did not believe other people¡¯s words, she now realized how ridiculous it was considering that Bob had gang-raped Ford¡¯s sister. ¡°But before that, I still have something I need you to do.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Ford asked again. ¡°I need to find a woman who is absolutely loyal and has a similar figure to me,¡± Mary said. ¡°I need a substitute. Meet me at the alley of the Dark Night Bar at this time tomorrow. Bring her here.¡± Seeing Mary leave on the motorcycle, Ford clenched his fists. Perhaps this was his most important chance. Mary rode her Ecosse to the alley of the Dark Night Bar. The sun was scorching at noon, and there were not many people on the street. The bar was not open. According to her memories from her previous life, the owner of the Nightfall Bar was not an ordinary person. If she wanted to find a stand-in who could escape the eyes of Bob and Julie, besides needing someone with a similar body type, she also needed a human skin mask. The owner of the Dark Night Bar was one of the best in this industry. Mary was even grateful to Bob now. If it weren¡¯t for all the bad things she did for him in her previous life, how would she have known so many secrets? Mary pushed open the door of the bar. Two men at the door whistled at her, thinking that she was a woman who came to the bar to have fun. Mary didn¡¯t mind. She walked to the bar counter and sat down. The bartender behind the bar smiled. ¡°Hi beautiful, the restaurant only opens tonight. You¡¯re too early.¡± Mary demanded, ¡°Bring out Colin.¡± The bartender¡¯s smile faltered briefly before he composed himself with a professional demeanor. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but there¡¯s no one by that name here. You might have mistaken this place for another bar. Why don¡¯t you try your luck somewhere else?¡± Seeing that he wasn¡¯t willing to have a proper conversation, Mary didn¡¯t press the issue. She picked up a glass from the table and played with it for a moment before letting go, causing it to shatter on the ground. ¡°I¡¯ll just smash everything until he shows up. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll pay for any damages,¡± she said. The bartender¡¯s expression turned serious, and several large men nearby began to approach slowly. ¡°What day is it today? Someone actually dares to cause trouble in my territory?¡± A burly man walked out. The scar on his face ran from the left side of his forehead to the center of his right cheek, even crossing over the bridge of his nose. The man¡¯s expression was unfriendly, and the scar on his face made him look even more ferocious. ¡°It¡¯s you, little girl, who came to find me?¡± He raised an eyebrow, not taking the woman in front of him seriously. ¡°Yes, I need a human skin mask.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 5 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Hearing her words, Colin was amused rather than angry. ¡°Little girl, you really know a lot,¡± he chuckled. Besides a handful of elderly people in the industry, there were few who knew that he was skilled in using human skin masks, let alone dared to come barging in alone. ¡°Name your price.¡± Mary didn¡¯t have much of an expression on her face. She had dealt with Collin before. This man had a strong will and was not easily swayed. He was also known to have some unique fetishes. Being too soft with him would not work. ¡°Price? Do you think I¡¯m short of money?¡± Colin¡¯s gaze swept over Mary¡¯s curvaceous figure. ¡°But if you stay and play with me, I might consider helping you.¡± Then, the people around them and Colin laughed together. They looked at Mary like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered. ¡°Hiss.¡± Collin covered his left cheek, and blood flowed out from between his fingers. A small, sharp military knife appeared in Mary¡¯s hand at some point and she swiftly cut the left side of his face. ¡°If you want to have a few more scars on your face, I¡¯m happy to help,¡± Mary said. Seeing that the boss was injured, the subordinates beside him walked forward one after another, but Collin waved his hand to stop them. She dared to come here alone and knew about his skill in using a human skin mask. Plus, her ruthlessness made Colin frown. It seemed that this woman had a powerful background. Collin laughed again. ¡°I like your spirit! Come, let me buy you a drink. After that, tell me what kind of mask you need.¡± Although Colin had spent a long time in the underworld, he knew that there were some forces that were better left alone. If he couldn¡¯t provoke them, it was better to make more friends instead. When Mary stepped out of the Dark Night again, it was already close to midnight. Making a human skin mask was indeed not an easy task. She turned her stiff neck and saw Ford and a woman beside him. After all, Ford had been around for many years. It was easy for him to find a woman with a similar figure to her. Moreover, this woman¡¯s face was exquisite, and there was a natural charm between her eyebrows. She was really a beauty. Little did she know that while she was sizing up the beauty, the heart of this ¡®beauty¡¯ was also throbbing. Mary¡¯s long hair hung down to her waist, and she was wearing a tight biker suit to ride the bike. She was wearing black clothing that showcased her figure. She casually held a box in her hand, her eyes showing a hint of laziness and disdain. Especially when she came out of the bar earlier, she flipped her hair, and under the neon lights of the bar, Mary¡¯s hair was glowing. All of this was seen by the ¡®woman¡¯ who saw Mary as heroic and spirited. The ¡®woman¡±s heart seemed to have been hit hard by something. ¡°This is Dole.¡± Ford pointed at the ¡®woman¡¯ with his chin. Dole gulped and smiled sweetly before extending a hand. ¡°Hello, Miss. I¡¯m Dole.¡± Mary¡¯s eyes widened when she heard the voice. It wasn¡¯t just the figure, but even the voice was very similar to hers. ¡°Hello,¡± Mary shook hands with the ¡®woman¡¯. ¡°Don¡¯t call me Miss in the future. I¡¯m already married. Call me Madam.¡± ¡°Yes, Madam.¡± Dole¡¯s smile was charming with a hint of innocence. Mary also felt that the ¡®woman¡¯ in front of her was really stunning. When Mary pulled her hand back, Dole unconsciously rubbed her thumb and index finger a few times. The skin on Mary¡¯s hand was delicate, and the moment she touched her, Dole felt her hair stand on end. Dole quickly lowered her eyes, not wanting Mary to see her unnecessary emotions. On the other hand, Mary only felt that the woman in front of her was stunning, but she didn¡¯t feel anything unusual. ¡°From today onwards, you have to learn my behavior. Your voice sounds very similar to mine.¡± Mary turned to Ford and said, ¡°You¡¯ve completed the mission well. There will be a car to send you to Agar in a while. If you come out alive, someone will contact you.¡± ¡°Yes, Madam.¡± Ford¡¯s eyes were filled with determination, but he also heaved a sigh of relief. As long as Mary could help him, he could survive Agar. Mary threw the suitcase in her hand to Dole. ¡°There¡¯s a human skin mask inside. Just go back and learn how to wear it. I¡¯ll contact you if there¡¯s a mission in the future.¡± ¡°And one more thing¡­¡± Mary looked at Dole from head to toe and frowned. Looking at Mary¡¯s eyes, Dole was shocked. Could it be that she had seen through his identity as a transvestite? Mary said awkwardly, ¡°You should wear a bra with one cup size bigger than mine. Be careful when choosing your undergarments, so that you won¡¯t expose yourself.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 6 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation As soon as Mary returned home on her motorcycle after finishing everything, she saw Gwyn standing at the gate of the villa, with a heavy expression. Tracy was whispering something in her ear, her eyes full of affection. Mary couldn¡¯t help but laugh. It seemed that in her previous life, she really didn¡¯t care about the Miller family¡¯s affairs, and even failed to see such a person by her side. Hearing the sound of the motorcycle, Gwyn rushed over. ¡°You¡­¡± He had wanted to ask Mary where she had gone and why he couldn¡¯t find her. However, he knew that Mary never liked to be restrained, and such a question might disgust her. Mary beamed as she waved the biscuit in her hand. ¡°I went out for a ride because I¡¯m so bored at home. Don¡¯t you like to eat these cookies that aren¡¯t too sweet? I spent a long time searching for them today and even learned how to make them. I¡¯ll bake some for you at home in the future.¡± Mary then opened the bag of biscuits and stuffed one into Gwyn¡¯s mouth. Seeing the man¡¯s dazed expression, Mary lifted his chin twice before Gwyn began to chew the biscuit. Although the biscuits weren¡¯t very sweet, there was a hint of sweetness that warmed his heart. ¡°So, you learned how to make cookies for me?¡± Gwyn couldn¡¯t bear to swallow the biscuit and asked vaguely. ¡°What else? Let¡¯s hurry up and head in. The wind is so strong outside.¡± Mary took Gwyn¡¯s arm and turned to Tracy. ¡°Prepare the hot milk and put it in the living room.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll send it to your and Young Master¡¯s room in a while. I¡¯ll go prepare the bath water first.¡± Tracey hid the unwillingness in her eyes. Tracy had previously told Gwyn that Mary might have gone to look for Bob, and Gwyn was already on the verge of anger. Tracy couldn¡¯t understand why Gwyn would not question Mary after Mary just explained herself using a few words. Tracy thought that Mary was such a b*itch. ¡°No need. I prefer not to have outsiders in our room in the future. I don¡¯t like the smell of other people.¡± Mary leaned softly on Gwyn¡¯s shoulder and glanced at Tracey. She knew exactly how to anger this 20-year-old girl. She wasn¡¯t afraid of her getting angry, but rather afraid of her doing nothing. ¡°No, these are things I must do every day. You have no right¡­¡± This was her only chance to get close to Gwyn¡¯s room every day, and she couldn¡¯t give up so easily! ¡°She certainly has the right. I want you to follow my wife¡¯s instruction.¡± Gwyn didn¡¯t waste any more time with her and took Mary back to the villa. As they passed by Tracey, Mary gave her a contemptuous smile, which only fueled Tracey¡¯s anger even more. ¡°Do you want something to eat? I can have someone prepare it for you,¡± Gwyn gently stroked Mary¡¯s long hair. This woman had been so obedient these days, and it warmed his heart. ¡°I already ate outside. Plus, I¡¯ll become fat if I eat this late,¡± Mary said playfully. Gwyn kissed her face affectionately. ¡°You¡¯re all skin and bones, except¡­¡± He looked down, and Mary left his embrace in embarrassment. Gwyn also laughed. ¡°Ahem.¡± Mary pretended to be calm, but she still remembered that she had something important to do. ¡°Can you accompany me to visit your parents tomorrow?¡± ¡°What? What did you say?¡± Gwyn wanted to say something but hesitated. He couldn¡¯t believe what he had heard. After all, his parents had a part to play in forcing her into marriage. Mary had never liked them. This was also a thorn in their hearts, and it was precisely because of this that they parted on bad terms every time they met. However, Mary knew that they cared about her. In her previous life, it was because she had left this time that her mother-in-law, Quintana, had braved the rain to look for her. That was why she had fallen ill. Although things had changed, she was still a little worried. ¡°Yes, I was wrong this time. I want to apologize to them face to face,¡± Mary said sincerely. Gwyn pulled Mary into her arms and kissed her on the head. ¡± Okay, let¡¯s go back together tomorrow. ¡± Looking at the scenery on the way to the Miller family¡¯s old house, Mary, who was sitting in the car, unconsciously bit her left thumb. This was a small habit of hers. The more nervous she was, the more uncontrollable she became. Thinking about how the Miller family had been buried with her in her previous life and the rows of tombstones she had seen, her heart ached. But could they really forgive her? Gwyn saw that she was in a daze and gently held her other hand. Her hands were abnormally cold, and her eyes seemed to be misty. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. They all love you.¡± Mary turned around and looked at him. She took a deep breath and nodded slowly. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 7 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Mary stood in the courtyard of the Miller family¡¯s mansion, not daring to step in for a long time. In her previous life, Mary had only visited the mansion a few times even after getting married to Gwyn because she was unwilling to marry him. She was both familiar and unfamiliar with the place. Mary thought of the scene she saw in hell. The Miller family was destroyed, and the mansion became a famous haunted house. Many people said that they heard people crying at night. She didn¡¯t know if it was the vengeful spirit of the Miller family that refused to let go in her past life. At that time, the mansion courtyard was filled with lush greenery and walls covered with roses, a picturesque sight that bloomed in its prime. She couldn¡¯t have imagined that after so many years, it would become so desolate and lifeless. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯m here.¡± Gwyn gently placed her hand into his own, his large hand wrapping around her slightly cold little hand. Gwyn¡¯s fingers rubbed the back of her hand repeatedly, hoping to transfer his heat to her. Mary walked silently behind Gwyn, her heart feeling complicated. She was afraid that meeting his parents would bring about some unpleasantness. ¡°Oh my god, my little Mary, are you feeling better? Why are you so skinny? Didn¡¯t you eat properly?¡± Mary¡¯s eyes reddened when she heard Quintana¡¯s gentle and reproachful voice. She grabbed Quintine¡¯s hand and tried to stop her tears. ¡°Child, it¡¯s okay. It¡¯s okay.¡± Seeing Mary like this, Quintana thought that Mary had been wronged and tried to persuade her nicely. She had watched Mary grow up. She knew that this child was kind and did not have bad intentions other than being a little stubborn. She really liked Mary. When Gwyn¡¯s grandfather saw Mary¡¯s expression, he couldn¡¯t bring himself to reprimand her. ¡°My good child, let us know what you would like to eat. We made your favorite soup today. Yesterday, Gwyn informed us that you would be visiting, so we prepared it in advance. Please eat more late.¡± ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Mary looked at her grandfather with tears in her eyes, her heart filled with mixed feelings. Gwyn¡¯s grandfather had treated Mary as his own granddaughter ever since she was young, due to her grandfather¡¯s act of saving his life. Not only did he spoil her, he even planned her future. However, she was really a jerk in her previous life. ¡± What is there to apologize for? The best way for the younger ones like you to make it up to me is to live well.¡± Seeing Mary¡¯s expression, the old man couldn¡¯t bear to scold her. However, he still had some doubts in his heart. He knew this child the best. As long as she wanted to do something, backing down was impossible. The old man observed that Mary had been obedient this time and heard that she had gone home by herself. He wondered if she would cause any trouble. Despite this, he couldn¡¯t help but feel sorry for her when he saw her pitiful look. He hoped that she would eventually see Gwyn¡¯s good side. Because of Mary¡¯s change, not only was Gwyn happy, but even the elders felt unusually gratified. They forced the two of them to stay in the mansion for a few days. At this moment, Mary was sitting on the swing in the garden. She looked up at the sky and felt a little disappointed. She had been clamoring to sit on this swing when she was young. Gwyn had spent countless days to fix it. At that time, he had pulled her over as if he was presenting a treasure, but she had scoffed at him and even thought that this swing was ugly. As she sat there now, she couldn¡¯t help but feel like the happiest person in the world. ¡°Buzz! ¡± Her phone suddenly rang. Mary was a little surprised when she saw the content of the message. Ford had actually completed his training on Agar in such a short period of time and even successfully challenged them. Looking at Ford¡¯s file, she was a little enlightened. He was a special forces soldier and had the power to take revenge. It was inevitable that Ford would be able to break out of Agar so quickly. At this moment, her phone rang again. Looking at the word ¡®Julie¡¯ on the screen, Mary could not help but sneer. Calculating the time, it was indeed about time. ¡°Hello? Darling, where are you now? Why haven¡¯t you contacted me for so many days?¡± Julie sounded concerned. Mary sneered, thinking that Julie was still putting on an act as usual. ¡°So, you¡¯re staying in the mansion with Gwyn for a few days. What¡¯s the matter?¡± The person on the other end of the phone was obviously stunned. Julie did not expect Mary to go to the Miller family¡¯s mansion. But she quickly composed herself. ¡°It¡¯s Bob. He wants to see you. Can you come over tomorrow?¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Mary¡¯s voice was a little excited, and a smile appeared on her lips. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 8 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Mary looked at ¡®herself¡¯ in front of her in surprise and let out a breath at Colin¡¯s craftsmanship. Without this human skin mask, she might not be able to fool that pair of lovers. And Dole didn¡¯t disappoint Mary either. Every frown and smile matched hers, and even his usual hair-tidying gestures were imitated perfectly. However, Mary was still a little helpless about Dole¡¯s outfit and makeup. Perhaps Dole had always been confident with his figure. Today, Dole wore a deep V-neck dress that hugged his curves. With heavy makeup, Dole looked alluring and undeniably stunning, but Dole didn¡¯t look like Mary¡¯s usual self. ¡°How is it?¡± Dole raised a hand and turned around in front of Mary. ¡°Very good.¡± Mary felt a little awkward when she saw ¡®herself¡¯ winking at her. ¡°Dole is very talented. She also studied the information you gave her seriously.¡± Ford looked tall and straight in his black suit, a sharp contrast to his sloppy appearance before. He was thinner than before, and there were still some wounds on his face that had not healed. It could be seen that he had not had it easy during this period of time. ¡°Welcome back,¡± Mary greeted, feeling pleased with Dole and Ford¡¯s performance. She believed that Bob would also be satisfied with the outcome of today. Dole drove Mary¡¯s car alone, while Mary and Ford followed closely behind. The three of them discussed their plans for the day and arrived at the resort that Julie had mentioned. This place was a little far from the city and was surrounded by mountains. At the entrance of the hall, Mary saw a man and a woman sitting together in the hall. She didn¡¯t know what Bob said, but Julie smiled shyly and kissed him on the side of his face. Mary suddenly thought of all the things that happened in her previous life. Mary realized how foolish she was in her previous life, as she remembered all the intimate actions between Gwyn and Julie. It was evident to anyone with a keen eye that something was amiss, but she failed to see it then. Mary motioned for Dole to go in first while she and Ford went around to the other end of the hall. ¡°Mary?¡± Julie suddenly looked up and saw ¡®Mary.¡¯ There was a hint of panic in her eyes. She quickly separated herself from Bob. Bob was also a little impatient. ¡°I already told you the address. Why are you here so¡­¡± Bob lifted his gaze and saw a disdainful ¡®Mary¡¯. His legs were crossed, wearing a tight dress that hugged his curvaceous figure. His makeup was different from the usual pure and innocent style. Bob couldn¡¯t help but swallow his saliva as he looked at this ¡®Mary¡¯. ¡°Darling, did Gwyn provoke you again? Did he not let you come out? Have some juice first, it¡¯s been prepared for you since early morning.¡± Although Julie was also surprised by Mary¡¯s change, she was in a hurry because of the important matter they had to deal with today. ¡®Mary¡¯ raised his eyebrows the moment he picked up the juice. Dole had been in the entertainment industry for so many years that he knew there was something wrong with the juice. But thinking that he was Mary¡¯s substitute today, he drank it without hesitation. Seeing ¡®Mary¡¯ drink the fruit juice, the two people opposite her were relieved. ¡°Mary, I looked for you for a long time that day, but I couldn¡¯t find you. I¡¯m sorry for making you suffer.¡± Bob looked at ¡®Mary¡¯ with a remorseful expression and reached out to hold his hand. ¡°I¡¯ve already made up my mind. I¡¯m not afraid of the Miller family or my own family. Let¡¯s elope today, and I¡¯ll take you away, okay?¡± ¡°Is what you said true?¡± At this moment, Dole could no longer see clearly. He did not expect the effects to be so fast. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m telling the truth. Why would I lie to you? Darling, let¡¯s leave now.¡± Bob saw that ¡®Mary¡¯ was already a little confused, so he quickly went forward and put his arms around ¡®Mary¡±s waist, while Julie helped from the side. Dole tried to resist, but he felt relieved when he saw Ford had already left the room. This was part of their plan. At this moment, Bob was only thinking about how to take ¡®Mary¡¯ away and did not notice the situation around him at all. ¡°You guys¡­Oh!¡± Quintana had already arrived at the resort. Quintana had received the news early in the morning that Mary would elope with Bob, but she did not want to alarm Gwyn. What if the news was false? She had been hiding since she arrived at the resort and secretly observed the situation there. In fact, the moment she saw ¡®Mary¡¯ coming over, her heart sank. Had Mary been pretending all these past few days? Seeing that ¡®Mary¡¯ was a little delirious, she became more anxious. Just as she was about to stand up and stop them, someone covered her mouth and brought her to a corner. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 9 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The sudden turn of events made Quintana completely panic. She struggled hard, trying to grab the person behind her. ¡°Mom, it¡¯s me.¡± Mary deliberately lowered her voice. Hearing Mary¡¯s voice, Quintana stopped struggling. She turned around and widened her eyes in disbelief. She looked at Mary in front of her, her eyes full of doubt. ¡°This? If you¡¯re Mary, then what about the Mary from before? What¡¯s going on?¡± The Mary in front of her was indeed Mary. Since Quintana was looking from a distance, she wasn¡¯t sure if the person she saw was really Mary. However, how could Bob and Julie mistake Mary? This was impossible! ¡°Mom, that¡¯s a substitute. Don¡¯t worry, I have arrangements.¡± Mary explained. ¡°Substitute?¡± Quintana was completely dizzy and could not figure out the current situation. ¡°It¡¯s a long story. I¡¯ll explain it to you later. Let¡¯s go now, but we can¡¯t use your car.¡± In her previous life, he had arranged for someone to tamper with Quintana¡¯s car, and she had died in a car accident on the same day. Since she had been reborn, Mary would never allow her family to be hurt again. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t ask why. Let¡¯s go.¡± Mary had already brought her away before Quintana could ask any questions. She didn¡¯t know if Bob had any backup plans. She had to leave this place as soon as possible and not be discovered. In the car, Quintana was still feeling uneasy. ¡°Mary, what¡¯s going on? Why did you find a substitute? Who was it that Bob takes away? Are they trying to harm you?¡± ¡°Why are you here?¡± Mary asked instead of answering. ¡°I got a call saying that you were going to elope with Bob and that Bob might do something bad to you. I¡­¡± Quintana looked at Mary carefully, unable to say what she wanted to say. ¡°You believe that I have been pretending all along, planning to elope with Bob and run away from home, and maybe even continue hurting Gwyn. So, you came here secretly to stop me, is that it?¡± Hearing Mary speak her mind, Quintana was a little embarrassed to say anything. She sat at the side with a red face and felt a little discouraged. Mary chuckled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I will never leave Gwyn or our home. I will protect you.¡± ¡°Then do you remember who told you about this?¡± Mary asked again. ¡°Judging from the voice, it should be Julie, but she used a disposable phone card. No one picked up when I called again. It¡¯s not that I don¡¯t trust you. I¡¯m really worried about you.¡± Quintana hurriedly explained herself. She didn¡¯t want to have any more estrangement with Mary. ¡°I understand. Don¡¯t worry.¡± Mary gripped the steering wheel tightly. As expected, it was Julie. In her previous life, this adulterous couple had something to do with Quintana¡¯s death. If it wasn¡¯t for Julie¡¯s voice, Quintana wouldn¡¯t have trusted her so much. Just as Mary was fuming, she suddenly felt two cars following closely behind her, and they were still faintly accelerating. Mary didn¡¯t expect to be discovered even after changing cars. Julie and the others actually had a plan B. ¡°Sit properly.¡± Mary stepped on the accelerator and sped along the winding mountain road. However, the mountain road was difficult to navigate with its sharp turns and Mary was not an experienced driver. She rarely drove by herself, and her driving skills were not as good as professional drivers. Soon, the two cars behind her caught up. Quintana¡¯s face was pale. She didn¡¯t dare to make a sound for fear that it would affect Mary. She could only grab the handle tightly and pray silently in her heart. Even though Mary tried her best to avoid being caught, she was still hit a few times and almost lost control of the car. The two cars planned to force Mary¡¯s car to the outer edge of the mountain road, and Mary tried her best to turn around. There was a bottomless abyss below. If the car had gone down, she and Quintana would not be able to survive. Just as Mary was focusing on the two cars next to her, a large truck suddenly honked its horn and came toward her. Mary could only make an emergency right turn to avoid the big truck. The two cars behind her were immediately knocked away by the big truck. Mary¡¯s car also crashed into the mountain wall on the right. At the moment of the collision, Mary used her body to protect Quintana. ¡°Bang!¡± The front half of the car was completely deformed due to the speed. Mary was stuck in the airbag. No one knew where she was injured, but her face was covered in blood. ¡°Mary, Mary, are you okay?¡± Quintana was already sobbing. Mary smiled. Fortunately, Quintana was not dead. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 10 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation While Mary was in a life-and-death situation, Bob and Julie had already brought ¡®Mary¡¯ into the executive car. Bob gently placed ¡®Mary¡¯ on the back seat of the car, his eyes a little dark. As he looked at ¡®Mary¡¯ now, his heart throbbed. In the past, he had only pretended to be courteous to Mary. Although she was naive and good-looking, he had always felt that something was missing. But today, as he looked at this ¡®Mary¡¯, Bob licked his lips and felt a change in his heart. Julie looked down at ¡®Mary¡¯, who was lying in the car, with a victorious smile on her lips. She had prepared a few strong men, who would definitely ¡®pleasure¡¯ Mary later. Thinking about how Mary would be manipulated in the future, and the possibility that she might become so devastated that she¡¯d contemplate suicide upon awakening, Julie¡¯s smile grew even wider. But this brightness was cruel. ¡°Alright, hurry up and drive. The drug will wear off soon.¡± Julie urged. Bob frowned. He had been feeling uneasy today. He was about to turn around and refute Julie when he was knocked unconscious from behind. ¡°Who are you?¡± Julie screamed, but before she could get an answer, she was knocked unconscious as well. Ford suppressed his anger and kicked Bob twice more before taking out the antidote he had prepared and feeding it to Dole. ¡°Cough, cough, cough.¡± Dole finally woke up. ¡°This bastard is really ruthless.¡± Dole turned his stiff neck and kicked Bob a few times. He still remembered the disgusting look in Bob¡¯s eyes when he looked at him. ¡°Enough, take this man away.¡± Ford stopped her. ¡°What about the woman?¡± Dole asked. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it. Madam said to only take the man away.¡± Ford said. Dole kicked Julie aside in disgust and turned to get into the car. Ford tied up Bob, stuffed him into the trunk, and drove away. ¡°The matter has been settled.¡± Dole picked up his phone and sent the message to Mary, believing that Mary must be very happy. However, the two people in the car did not know that Mary was unconscious. At this moment, Gwyn¡¯s expression was gloomy as she looked at the message on Mary¡¯s phone. Mary¡¯s car accident was very serious. Although there were not many cars on the mountain road, a few passing cars immediately called the police. Many of the police officers recognized Quintana and immediately contacted Gwyn. At this moment, Quintana¡¯s arm was wrapped in bandages, and there were a few small wounds on her face, but she was in good spirits. ¡°How is Mary doing now?¡± When Quintana thought of the smile on Mary¡¯s face before the car accident, she couldn¡¯t help but feel that Mary was saying goodbye to her forever. ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry. Gerri is operating on her. Mary will be fine. Don¡¯t you believe in Gerri¡¯s ability?¡± When she heard that her youngest son was performing surgery on Mary, Quintana felt a little relieved. Although her youngest son had no interest in inheriting the family business, he was undoubtedly an expert in medicine. He had become a well-known neurology expert in the country at a young age, which was a testament to his skills and dedication. However, despite Gwyn¡¯s assurance, when he arrived at the hospital, Mary had already been taken to the operating room. The accident scene was chaotic, with the truck driver and the occupants of the two cars behind having been killed on impact. He was uncertain about Mary¡¯s condition. ¡°Mom, why are you with Mary? What happened?¡± Thinking of Mary¡¯s unusual behavior recently, Gwyn felt a little confused. Although Quintana was a little apprehensive, the situation was urgent. She could sense that there was definitely something wrong, so she briefly told Gwyn what had happened today. Gwyn frowned when she heard Quintana¡¯s words. ¡°So, Bob took a Mary with him?¡± ¡°Yes, but Mary told me it was a substitute and reassured me,¡± Quintana said, recalling what had happened back then. She felt that something was off, but couldn¡¯t quite put her finger on it. Gwyn picked up Mary¡¯s phone and dialed it. ¡°Madam, we¡¯ve already brought Bob out. We¡¯ll meet up with you now.¡± Hearing the voice on the other end of the phone that resembled Mary¡¯s, Gwyn instantly understood that this was Mary¡¯s substitute. ¡°I¡¯m Gwyn, Mary¡¯s husband.¡± ¡°Uh, hello, sir. I¡¯m Dole, Madam¡¯s subordinate.¡± Dole sounded a little nervous when he heard Gwyn¡¯s voice, and Ford had a bad feeling when he heard Dole¡¯s answer. ¡°Now, bring him to the place I have instructed you,¡± Gwyn said. Hearing the commanding and intimidating tone, Dole shivered. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 11 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The lights in the operating theater finally went out. Almost at the same time, Gwyn stood up from his seat. Gwyn arranged for David to help take care of and examine Quintana, but Gwyn insisted on sitting at the door of the operating room, even though he knew that he was of no help. He kept crossing his hands to hide his anxiety. Gwyn didn¡¯t know if Mary would survive the operation. Gerri walked out of the operating room with a tired face. He felt helpless when he saw the worried expression on his brother¡¯s face. This brother of his was as cold as the ruler of Hell. Although they were only a few years apart, Gerri had been afraid of Gwyn since young. Gwyn was cold to everyone, even to his parents, so Gerri didn¡¯t expect him to fall for Mary. ¡°Mary is alright. She has multiple bruises on her body and the broken fragments on her back were not deeply inserted. They have already been removed during the surgery,¡± Gerri answered preemptively before Gwyn could inquire. ¡°It¡¯s just that her head was hit, so there might be some after-effects.¡± Gerri¡¯s words made Gwyn¡¯s heart skip a beat. ¡°What are the side effects?¡± ¡°It¡¯s difficult to determine at the moment. In my experience, there may be a stress response or temporary amnesia. We¡¯ll need to wait until she regains consciousness. However, we can attribute this fortunate outcome to Mary. From the evidence at the scene, the driver¡¯s injuries shouldn¡¯t have been as severe. Mary probably took the hit to protect her mother. Otherwise, her mother¡¯s condition could have been much worse.¡± Gerri was deeply grateful to Mary. In such circumstances, the driver would typically try to protect themselves, but Mary prioritized Quintana¡¯s safety. If Mary had not been so determined to protect Quintana, she would not have sustained such severe injuries. For a moment, Gwyn felt as if something was stuck in his throat, and his chest felt stuffy. He had thought that Mary was just putting on an act with him and that her friendliness towards Quintana and her family was only temporary. He did not expect her to do so to save Quintana. Gwyn¡¯s heart sank when he saw Mary lying on the bed with a pale face. It had been six hours, but Mary showed no signs of waking up. ¡°Buzz.¡± His phone rang. Gwyn only got up and left when he saw that it was Will who called him. ¡°Sir, we have received that person. What about the other two?¡± ¡°Detain them first and investigate their background. Don¡¯t hurt them now.¡± Since they were working with Mary, he believed that they could be trusted. However, Gwyn wasn¡¯t the type to trust people easily, so he had to confirm it himself. ¡°What about Bob?¡± Will asked, knowing that Bob was a tricky person to deal with, especially since he knew that Mary was interested in him. If he did anything out of line, it might cause trouble for Gwyn. ¡°As long as he¡¯s not killed, it¡¯s fine,¡± Gwyn replied with a fierce expression. He never showed mercy to his opponents. Even if Mary pleaded for him this time, he wouldn¡¯t easily let Bob go. David took a step back when he saw Gwyn¡¯s expression at the door of the hospital room. No wonder Gerri insisted on bringing him here. Even though David had known Gwyn since childhood, he was still afraid when he saw her like this. ¡°You¡¯re here.¡± Gwyn¡¯s expression softened when she saw David. ¡°Yes, I came to see how Mary is doing.¡± The two walked into the hospital room one after the other and looked at Mary, who showed no signs of waking up. David furrowed his brows. ¡°Did Gerri say she might have amnesia and complications? Is that true? Will she not remember me?¡± Gwyn¡¯s heart ached at the thought of Mary possibly waking up and not recognizing him. ¡°Gerri said ¡®possibly¡¯, so it¡¯s just a possibility,¡± David replied, secretly disapproving of Gwyn¡¯s intelligence when it came to matters of love. ¡°So, when she wakes up, she won¡¯t remember me? Will she be able to recover her memory?¡± Gwyn asked again. Looking at the worry in Gwyn¡¯s eyes, David wished he could beat him up and make him lose his memory. ¡°What does ¡®possibly¡¯ mean? Are you stupid, Gwyn?¡± Gwyn covered David¡¯s mouth. ¡°Shh! Keep your voice down.¡± ¡°Oh, it hurts.¡± A weak voice sounded from the hospital bed. Gwyn quickly ran over and gently held Mary¡¯s hand. ¡°Mary, are you okay? Do you feel any pain?¡± David, come over and take a look. Mary says she¡¯s in pain.¡± Just as he turned around, eager to get David to come over, Mary, lying on the bed, suddenly asked in a low voice, ¡°Who are you?¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 12 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°You, don¡¯t you recognize me?¡± At this moment, Gwyn was still suppressing the fear in his heart, but his trembling hands had betrayed him. Mary lowered her eyes, shook her head gently, and pulled her hand back. ¡°David, did she really lose her memory? Hurry up and come over. No, call Gerri. He¡¯s from the neurology department. Call him over.¡± Gwyn was already incoherent. David frowned. Mary had indeed suffered a great shock, and it was possible that she had temporary amnesia. He looked at Mary¡¯s trembling body and wondered why she appeared so strange. ¡°Let me take a look first. Do you remember who you are?¡± David asked as he approached. Mary only shook her head gently and still did not look up at David. From an outsider¡¯s point of view, they could tell that she was trying to suppress her laughter, and there was a hint of slyness in her eyes. Normally, Gwyn would be able to tell that something was wrong with Mary, but at this moment, Gwyn only felt that Mary must have been frightened. However, David knew that if he were to expose Mary now, she wouldn¡¯t be able to hold back her laughter. ¡°It looks like there¡¯s no hope this time.¡± David sighed. ¡°What did you say? How is that possible?¡± Gwyn stepped forward and grabbed David¡¯s collar. David felt like he was about to suffocate. ¡°Gwyn, stop!¡± Seeing that Gwyn was really angry, Mary quickly stood up and grabbed his hand. However, Mary did not expect the wound on her back to still be so painful. She couldn¡¯t help but inhale sharply, tears streaming down her face. Being bedridden for a long time also made her feel like her body was a bit out of control. ¡°Mary, Mary, how are you feeling?¡± ¡°Are you hurt? Does your wound hurt?¡± Gwyn¡¯s attention was completely focused on Mary, and she had completely forgotten about how she was behaving abnormally just now. ¡°If I could have some strawberry ice cream now, I wouldn¡¯t be in pain anymore.¡± Mary raised her head in his arms and winked playfully. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll buy it for you in a while. Do you remember who I am?¡± Gwyn asked, realizing that something was off. She furrowed her brow and looked at Mary. ¡°Even if I were to forget myself. I won¡¯t forget you, Gwyn.¡± Mary buried her head in their chests and hugged him tightly. She was relieved that she had escaped death. However, at this moment, Bob was in the dungeon of the villa, living a life worse than death. He had lost count of how many times he had fainted from the pain and been jolted awake by a bucket of cold water. ¡°So, you still won¡¯t say anything?¡± Bob clenched his teeth. As soon as he woke up and saw Will, he knew he wasn¡¯t going to die. Despite being in Gwyn¡¯s hands, as long as Mary cared about him, he was safe. He might even end up in a big fight with Gwyn over this. As long as he did not fall into the hands of that person, he would still have a chance to live. Seeing that Bob didn¡¯t speak, Will narrowed his eyes. ¡°Why don¡¯t you let me do it?¡± A cold voice sounded. Bob¡¯s eyes were so swollen that he could not open them. He did not recognize the man in front of him. Ford was standing on the stairs, looking down at Bob. The coldness in his eyes scared the people around him. Ford¡¯s murderous aura was very strong, especially when he saw Bob. Will had already investigated Ford and Dole, and he was especially sympathetic to Ford¡¯s experience. Will thought that if his sister had been gang-raped by Bob, he might not have been able to endure the humiliation for so long. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll leave him to you. Just don¡¯t kill him. Our boss wants him to stay alive. Besides that, you can do whatever you want with him.¡± Will brought his men out. He thought that perhaps it would be good to let Ford vent. Bob panicked. ¡°Who are you? I have money. I can give you a lot of money as long as you let me go. No matter how much Gwyn gives you, I¡¯ll pay three times, no, five times, as long as you¡­¡± Ford slapped Bob across the face. Bob felt like he was seeing stars and couldn¡¯t speak for a moment. Ford pinched his chin and asked in a mischievous manner, ¡°How much can you give me?¡± Bob felt a bit dizzy, but when he heard Ford¡¯s words, he saw a glimmer of hope. ¡°Just give me a number and I¡¯ll give it to you. It¡¯s just the two of us here now. Please, just let me go.¡± ¡°But why should I let you go?¡± Then, Bob was slapped again. At this moment, Bob also felt that something was amiss. He raised his head to look at the man in front of him. His facial features were indeed familiar. His eyes suddenly widened. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 13 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Although the hospital was filled with the smell of disinfectant, Mary was very comfortable. At that moment, she was sneakily eating the strawberry ice cream that Gwyn had brought in. Although Gerri had repeatedly emphasized the need to be careful with her diet, she couldn¡¯t resist. And as she continued to act cute, even the CEO Gwyn had to hide the ice cream in his suit jacket and sneak it into the ward. As Mary remembered Gwyn¡¯s embarrassed and somewhat helpless expression, especially when she saw the water stains on his designer suit, she couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. But when she received a call from Julie, her good mood was ruined. ¡°Mary, where have you been these past few days? I haven¡¯t been able to contact you and Bob. I¡¯m so worried.¡± Julie sounded anxious. After Julie was knocked unconscious, she was left in the parking lot. It was only when the security guards were patrolling that they found her. However, Bob and Mary were already gone. No matter how many times she called these two people over the past few days, she could not contact them. Julie had a vague feeling that something bad must have happened. ¡°Why are you looking for me?¡± Julie was shocked when she heard Mary¡¯s cold voice. In the past, Mary would always be exceptionally concerned if she had anything to ask Mary. Why was Mary so cold today? Why didn¡¯t she show any concern over Bob¡¯s disappearance? Could it be that Mary was unhappy because Mary saw her getting close to Bob that day? ¡°After that day, you and Bob disappeared. I was a little worried. Didn¡¯t we agree to help you elope? Where did the two of you go after that?¡± Julie definitely knew that their ¡®elopement¡¯ had failed. She was a little careful when she spoke, afraid that she would make Mary unhappy. However, as long as it involved Bob, Mary would definitely not sit idly by. ¡°Yeah, didn¡¯t you say that we were eloping? Why were you there? And I don¡¯t remember what happened after that,¡± Mary said. As expected, Julie thought to herself that Mary was being distant because of her closeness with Bob, and she felt relieved. ¡°Of course, I was there to help you. We¡¯re good friends, aren¡¯t we? But now that Bob has gone missing, do you know where he is?¡± ¡°Oh, he should have been captured by Gwyn.¡± Mary didn¡¯t want to explain at all. When Julie heard that Bob was taken away by Gwyn, she was even more relieved. As long as Mary was around, Gwyn wouldn¡¯t dare to do anything to Bob, even if she threatened him. Julie immediately said, ¡°Then you should ask Gwyn to release Bob. He will definitely listen to you.¡± ¡°Well, this is not something you should be concerned with.¡± Without waiting for Julie to ask any more questions, Mary decisively hung up the phone. There was no need to rush things since it had only been a few days. She had suffered tens of thousands of times more than Bob had in the past few days. She was only collecting some interest. Mary hung up the phone and scooped another spoonful of ice cream. Just as she put it in her mouth, she heard a voice. ¡°I was wondering why Gwyn had to wear a suit on such a hot day.¡± Gerri looked at Mary, who was eating ice cream, with a teasing expression. ¡°Oh, this, would you believe me if I said that the previous patient who stayed in this ward had forgotten to take it with him?¡± Although Gerri looked gentle, Mary still felt a little guilty when facing him. ¡°Go ahead and eat. Gwyn has something to attend to today, so I took a leave from the hospital to personally send you back. I¡¯ll escort you.¡± Mary could tell that Gerri was reluctant, but Gerri was afraid of his brother. As his sister-in-law, Mary could naturally hold her head high. So, Mary walked in front casually, while Gerri became the attendant who carried her bags. As soon as they reached home, the two of them smelled the fragrance of food. ¡°Oh my god, Gwyn, have you finally developed a conscience? You know how difficult it was for me to send your wife back, so you¡¯re going to reward me, right?¡± As Gerri picked up a chicken drumstick, he was so frightened by Gwyn¡¯s gaze that he dared not move. ¡°Madam, please go wash your hands. Our young master personally prepared several dishes and we¡¯re just waiting for you to come back,¡± Mrs. Brown said to Mary with a smile. Mrs. Brown had watched both Mary and Gwyn grow up, and though she had disapproved of Mary¡¯s past behavior, she was now genuinely happy for her young master, seeing the positive changes in Mary. Mary gazed at Gwyn with a smile in her eyes. Gwyn¡¯s ears turned slightly red and he coughed awkwardly. Gerri, who was at the side, had enough of seeing Mary and Gwyn¡¯s affectionate behavior towards each other. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 14 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Madam, the milk is ready. Do you need me to send it up?¡± Ever since the previous incident, Tracy had lost the opportunity to serve Mary and Gwyn closely. She was replaced by other servants. Mrs. Brown also knew how to read the situation. Previously, she thought that Tracy was still young and could be trained properly, but now that she had upset the master, it was her own problem. Mrs. Brown couldn¡¯t let Tracy serve them again, so she simply replaced her with another servant. ¡°Okay, just put it by the bed.¡± Mary glanced at Tracey, who was hiding in the corner with a resentful expression. It seemed that she had not learned her lesson. At this moment, Mary was also somewhat self-deprecating. The predators around her were not very smart, but she was too stupid at that time. The phone in the living room rang. After Mrs. Brown picked it up, she came to call Mary reluctantly. ¡°Madam, it¡¯s Miss Julie.¡± Mrs. Brown had never liked Julie, but because she was Mary¡¯s friend, she could not say anything. However, this woman was obviously up to no good. She always instigated Mary and Gwyn to quarrel. ¡°Just tell her that I¡¯m resting. Don¡¯t bother about her.¡± Since Mary hadn¡¯t been answering Julie¡¯s calls, she had no choice but to call Gwyn¡¯s villa. Mary didn¡¯t want to waste any energy on Julie. What would it matter if Julie was anxious for a few more days? Although Mary said this, Tracy saw it differently. In her eyes, Mary was probably going back to her room to contact Julie and plot something. Tracy lowered her eyes, feeling a little dissatisfied. Why didn¡¯t Mary cherish such a good man like their young master? Gwyn would come back home at midnight due to the backlog of work he had to clear because of what happened to Mary. ¡°Sir, you¡¯re back. I¡¯ll help you get your clothes.¡± Tracey waited for Gwyn to return every day, no matter how late it was. This was her only chance to get close to Gwyn. Gwyn felt a little tired, and he couldn¡¯t be bothered about Tracey. ¡°Where¡¯s Madam?¡± he asked casually. ¡°Madam went back to her room to sleep early.¡± Tracey secretly looked at Gwyn¡¯s expression. ¡°But Sir, Miss Julie called the villa today, and then Madam went back to the bedroom. ¡± ¡°What did you say? Julie?¡± Gwyn, who was a little sleepy, immediately woke up. ¡°Yes, sir. Moreover¡­¡± Gwyn ignored what Tracey was going to say and strode to the bedroom on the second floor. As expected, Mary was not in the bedroom. Not only that, even the blanket on the bed was neatly laid out, and the milk on the bedside table was untouched. When Gwyn opened the closet again, his heart sank. Many of Mary¡¯s clothes were gone. ¡°Is everyone dead?¡± Gwyn roared. He quickly walked to the first floor. Will and the other bodyguards had already arrived at the hall. ¡°Sir, what happened?¡± ¡°Where is Madam? Did you see Madam leave?¡± Gwyn asked. The bodyguards looked at each other. Mrs. Brown had just woken up from her sleep and was still confused about the current situation. Tracey¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up. She did not expect Mary to be so stupid as to run away from home again. She quickly stepped forward. ¡°Sir, after Miss Julie called, Madam went upstairs and never came out again. Did Madam run away from home again?¡± Mrs. Brown kept winking at Tracey, but Tracey seemed to not see it as she looked at Gwyn with a burning gaze. ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that, Sir.¡± Mrs. Brown hurried forward. ¡°Madam did not answer Miss Julie¡¯s call. ¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t she have a phone? How do you know she didn¡¯t contact Miss Julie with her phone? Besides, it¡¯s not like Madam hasn¡¯t run away from home before!¡± Tracey did not back down at all. She wanted to pin the blame for running away from home on Mary again. ¡°Will, send everyone to search along the way! Don¡¯t let go of any surveillance cameras. If Madam can¡¯t be found, I don¡¯t need you back here.¡± Gwyn ordered. ¡°Yes, Sir.¡± At this moment, the anger in Gwyn¡¯s tone could no longer be contained. The bodyguards were also silent out of fear and could only hurry out to search. That day when Mary ran away, Gwyn¡¯s anger left a shadow in everyone¡¯s hearts. They couldn¡¯t imagine what would happen if Mary did something like this again. While everyone else was worried, Tracey was feeling smug, as if she knew that Mary was finally going to be chased out. Before they could leave the villa, they saw Mary yawning on the second floor. ¡°It¡¯s so late. What are you guys doing?¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 15 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Gwyn was a little dazed when he saw Mary. Then, he ran upstairs and pulled Mary into his arms. It was not until he felt her warmth that he was sure that Mary had not left. Mary, who had just been woken up, was already a little grumpy. Now that Gwyn was suffocating her, she said unhappily, ¡°This late at night and you¡¯re not sleeping, are you trying to murder your wife? Seeing the tears in Mary¡¯s eyes and the look of being bullied, Gwyn gently pulled her into her arms and coaxed her softly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry to have woken you up. But where did you go just now? I thought you left.¡± ¡°I was sleeping in the bedroom. Where else can I go at this hour? ¡± Mary replied impatiently and gestured at Gwyn¡¯s bedroom with her chin. It was only then that Gwyn realized that Mary had been in his bedroom the whole time. He had assumed she wasn¡¯t there because she never slept with him, so he hadn¡¯t bothered to check his own bedroom. ¡°Why are you in my bedroom?¡± Gwyn asked in confusion. ¡°Isn¡¯t your bedroom mine? Are you coming back to sleep or not?¡± Mary was really sleepy, and her tone was filled with dissatisfaction. ¡°Yes, yes, immediately!¡± Gwyn followed Mary back to the bedroom. Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to do now. ¡°What do we do now?¡± one of the bodyguards asked Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Brown rolled her eyes at the man. ¡°Madam isn¡¯t missing. Who else is there to look for?¡± Mrs. Brown turned back and saw Tracey looking jealous. She thought it was not a good sign. Why was Tracey targeting Mary recently? Tracey, on the other hand, was staring viciously at Gwyn¡¯s bedroom door. At this moment, jealousy almost drove her crazy. Mary did not sleep well that night, but Gwyn had a good night¡¯s sleep with his lover in his arms. Mary was woken up by a servant. Mary was a little displeased when she heard the knock on the door. The servant saw Mary¡¯s unhappy face and said awkwardly, ¡°Madam, Miss Julie is here. She says she has something important to discuss with you.¡± Upon hearing that Julie was looking for her, Mary regained a little bit of her composure. It was likely that Julie couldn¡¯t get through to her on the phone yesterday, so she had come to visit her today. As Mary had suspected, it was not going to be easy to shake off Julie. Mary wanted to ignore Julie, but she thought that Julie would still be useful in the future, so she changed her clothes and went downstairs. Julie sat in the living room, feeling a little uneasy. It wasn¡¯t that she hadn¡¯t been to Gwyn¡¯s villa before, but she was always stunned by the d¨¦cor of the villa. There were various antiques in the living room, and a wool carpet covered the entire floor. It was quite cumbersome to clean it every day. However, Gwyn had decorated the living room this way because Mary enjoyed walking barefoot, and he was concerned about her catching a cold. Thinking of how well Gwyn treated Mary, Julie was extremely jealous. Why did all these good things fall on that idiot¡¯s head? Seeing Mary coming downstairs, Julie greeted her with a fawning smile, ¡°Mary, it¡¯s been a while since I¡¯ve seen you. I made these cookies myself, I remember you love them the most. I brought them for you to try today.¡± Looking at the biscuit box in Julie¡¯s hand, Mary sneered in her heart. She had been familiar with these biscuits before, as Julie had made them for her in the past. However, in her previous life, due to her love for food and her deep trust in Julie, Mary believed that she was being treated kindly by her friend. But Julie had secretly spiked the cookies with drugs, causing Mary to become addicted to them. Eventually, Julie had control over Mary for a period of time, and Mary¡¯s hands would sometimes shake uncontrollably due to her addiction. Mary only glanced at Julie from the corner of her eyes and ignored her. Julie was also a little surprised. Usually, Mary would definitely eat cookies. Why was she so cold today? Did she find out something? Although Julie was a little suspicious, she still asked about Bob¡¯s whereabouts. ¡°Dear, didn¡¯t you say that you would ask Gwyn to let Bob go last time? But he still hasn¡¯t returned.¡± Mary smiled. ¡°I didn¡¯t promise to save him. Besides, why are you so concerned about Bob?¡± Although Mary was mocking Julie now, she also felt a sense of self-disgust. In her previous life, she had failed to notice anything wrong with Julie and had fallen for her manipulations. ¡°We¡¯re all friends. It¡¯s normal for me to worry about him. Aren¡¯t you worried about him?¡± Julie hurriedly explained. ¡°Are we ¡®friends¡¯?¡± Mary asked instead of answering. ¡°Of course, we are best friends.¡± Julie nodded vigorously, afraid that Mary would not believe her. Mary smiled at Julie and asked, ¡°So, you want me to beg Gwyn to let Bob go?¡± Julie felt a chill when she saw Mary¡¯s smile. She nodded unconsciously. ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll let him go.¡± The smile on Mary¡¯s face grew wider. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 16 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation When Gwyn rushed back to the villa, he saw Mary throwing the biscuit box into the trash can, but he didn¡¯t see Julie. As soon as Julie arrived at the villa, Tracey had already called Gwyn. In Tracey¡¯s heart, Mary was a traitor. She betrayed the Miller family and was not worthy of Gwyn¡¯s kindness to her. Julie was also not a good person. Every time she came, she would stir up an argument between Mary and Gwyn. This time, Julie would definitely be up to no good. Tracey called Gwyn back just to let him see the woman¡¯s true colors, but she didn¡¯t expect Julie to be sent away by Mary after sitting for a while. ¡°Why are you back?¡± Mary was a little confused when she saw Gwyn panting. ¡°Don¡¯t you have work today?¡± ¡°Oh yes,¡± said Gwyn, forcing a calm look. No, I forgot an important document. I came back to get it.¡± Seeing his expression, Mary could guess what he was thinking. He probably came back to ¡®catch her in the act¡¯. Mary smiled and said nothing more. Gwyn also pretended to go to the study room and took out a document bag. ¡°Leave this to me next time. I¡¯ll send it to the company for you.¡± Mary said. Gwyn was stunned. Mary had never wanted to publicize their relationship and had never gone to his company. This time, she actually took the initiative to say that she wanted to go to the company? Gwyn narrowed her eyes. Could it be that Julie had come to take Mary away again? And Mary agreed? Mary didn¡¯t know what Gwyn was thinking and thought that he was just feeling guilty. Thinking that Julie wanted her to release Bob, Mary said flirtatiously to Gwyn, ¡°Can I go see Bob?¡± ¡°No!¡± Gwyn¡¯s overly agitated reaction startled Mary. ¡°I just want to take a look. I don¡¯t have the intention to¡­¡± Without waiting for Mary to finish explaining, Gwyn immediately refused, ¡°That¡¯s impossible. This time, the car accident between you and Mom is also related to him. I definitely can¡¯t let him off. I will never let you meet him again.¡± Seeing how agitated Gwyn was, Mary knew that he had misunderstood, so she comforted him, ¡°I¡¯m not going to save him. You know I have a subordinate, Ford, right? He has a grudge against Bob. Since he¡¯s my subordinate, I think I have to help him take revenge.¡± Of course, Gwyn knew about Ford and also roughly understood the grudge between Ford and Bob. But looking at Mary¡¯s pleading face, he couldn¡¯t be sure what Mary¡¯s true thoughts were. Even if Mary had indeed changed recently, could a person really change out of the blue? Seeing Gwyn¡¯s uncertain expression, Mary said coquettishly, ¡°Darling, just let me go. At most, I won¡¯t meet him, okay?¡± Gwyn lowered her head to look at her delicate little face. In the end, he gave up and nodded helplessly. Splash! Bob was awakened by the water splashing on him, and salt had been added to the water, causing him to be in so much pain that he could not even pass out. All the whip marks on Bob¡¯s body were covered with gauze, which absorbed the salt under the action of the salt water, causing Bob to grimace in pain. Ford in front of him, on the other hand, had a calm expression on his face with a cruel smile at the corner of his mouth. ¡°When I get out, I definitely won¡¯t let you off.¡± Bob¡¯s voice was hoarse as he stared at Ford. He had recognized Ford a long time ago. Ford¡¯s sister had been gang-raped by him and a few of his friends, and Ford had caused trouble for him more than once. Although Bob was only the illegitimate son of the Wilson family, it was still easy to deal with a foreigner like Ford who had no background. It was just that he did not expect to fall into Ford¡¯s hands now. Since the hatred between the two of them could not be resolved, Bob naturally dared to say harsh words. He was sure that Gwyn would never let anyone kill him. As long as he could get out, he would be able to turn things around. The door of the cell was opened. Will frowned when he smelled the blood in the air. He didn¡¯t expect Mary¡¯s subordinate to be even more ruthless than them. He walked to Ford¡¯s side and lowered his head to say something. Ford finally got up and prepared to leave. When he left, Ford did not forget to tear off a piece of gauze from Bob¡¯s body. The dungeon was immediately filled with Bob¡¯s screams. As soon as Ford walked out of the dungeon, he saw Dole chattering around Mary in the hall. ¡°Madam, if you hadn¡¯t come, I really don¡¯t know what they would have done to me!¡± Dole complained. In fact, Dole wasn¡¯t detained. He just couldn¡¯t leave the villa for the time being, but he still wanted to gain more sympathy from Mary. Seeing his benefactor again, Ford felt an indescribable gratitude in his heart. ¡°Madam,¡± he called out softly. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 17 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Seeing Ford covered in bloodstains, Mary thought that Bob must have received some ¡°excellent¡± treatment. ¡°How is he?¡± she asked casually. Ford frowned. He was indeed a little ruthless with Bob. Ford had also heard that Mary and Bob seemed to be having an affair. For a moment, he was not sure what Mary wanted, so he did not answer. However, as long as Bob didn¡¯t die, Mary didn¡¯t care about what happened to him. ¡°As long as he¡¯s not dead, we can still use him,¡± Mary said. ¡°But we can¡¯t just let him off easily. Since he likes to play with women, let¡¯s make sure he never does it again.¡± Will¡¯s eyes widened, unable to believe what he was hearing. He hesitantly asked, ¡°What do you mean, Madam?¡± Will knew about Mary and Bob¡¯s history and had never been a fan of Mary¡¯s behavior. He only tolerated her because of her husband¡¯s favoritism. But Will couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that something was off about Mary¡¯s sudden change in attitude. Mary spoke calmly, almost as if she was talking about the weather, and said, ¡°Leave this matter to Ford. Ford, castrate him. Consider it as collecting some interest for your sister first.¡± The others in the room gasped, especially Will. After all, he had known Mary for a long time and had never expected her to have such a cold-blooded side. ¡°Do it quickly and come back. I have to go home later.¡± Mary was a little impatient. Dole frowned and said weakly, ¡°Won¡¯t that cause a bloody scene?¡± Mary turned around to look at Dole, thinking that Dole was showing sympathy, but was surprised to hear Dole¡¯s words. ¡°Doesn¡¯t Madam know about chemical castration?¡± Dole said with a smile. Wouldn¡¯t it be better if he couldn¡¯t get hard again? Sometimes, the pain in the heart is much more unbearable than the pain in the body.¡± The level of cruelty in this ¡®woman¡¯ left even the battle-hardened Ford with a chill down his spine. ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right.¡± Mary thought for a moment and nodded seriously. ¡°And don¡¯t inform him. Let him have a glimmer of hope. It¡¯ll cause him more pain if his hope is shattered in the end.¡± Mary and Dole looked at each other and nodded. Will and Ford were petrified. Women were indeed terrifying when they were ruthless. Gwyn couldn¡¯t help but frown when he heard Will¡¯s report. He didn¡¯t expect Mary to meet Bob for this. Even though Bob had been tortured for such a long time, he still didn¡¯t say who was behind the car accident, which made Gwyn feel uneasy. He couldn¡¯t kill Bob, not because of his identity, but because of Mary. He was afraid that Mary would blame him. ¡°Did Madam go to see him?¡± Gwyn asked worriedly. ¡°No, everything was done by Ford alone. Madam didn¡¯t go to the dungeon.¡± Will replied. However, Gwyn hung up the phone, but the knot in her heart did not ease. Although Mary didn¡¯t go to see Bob, why did she castrate him? Was it because love breeds hate? He couldn¡¯t let go of the thought that Bob wanted to take Mary away and make a move on Quintana. Gwyn only felt better after Mary returned home. Mary walked into the study and saw Gwyn¡¯s worried face. She walked behind Gwyn and wrapped her arms around his neck. ¡°I¡¯m back. Did you miss me?¡± Gwyn felt Mary¡¯s warmth and finally smiled. He rubbed her nose affectionately. Seeing that Gwyn¡¯s expression was a little relaxed, Mary said, ¡°Gwyn, I want to ask you something. Can you let Bob go?¡± Mary knew that Will would definitely tell Gwyn about what happened today and that would dispel his worries. However, Gwyn didn¡¯t agree directly. Gwyn regained his worried expression and asked, ¡± Why?¡± Hearing his questioning and aggrieved tone, Mary felt a little guilty. She didn¡¯t know if he had misunderstood her again. She sat on Gwyn¡¯s lap and put her hands around his neck. She said coquettishly, ¡°Don¡¯t overthink it. It¡¯s not a good idea to kill him now, right? Why don¡¯t we release him for the time being? There will be ample chances to eliminate him in the future.¡± Mary¡¯s expression was a little gloomy. She couldn¡¯t help but feel angry when she thought about how Bob not only lied to her in her previous life but also harmed Gwyn¡¯s family. But in Gwyn¡¯s eyes, this expression was extremely cute. He gently bit Mary¡¯s nose and said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 18 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Dear God, Bob, are you okay? What happened to you?¡± Julie asked, her voice choked with tears. She rushed to Bob¡¯s apartment as soon as she received his call, but she didn¡¯t expect to see Bob covered in injuries. To prevent him from dying, Will and the others quickly administered some medication to him, but Bob¡¯s condition still didn¡¯t look good. Hearing Julie¡¯s voice, Bob finally opened his eyes. He couldn¡¯t let his family know about this. If they knew that he had offended Gwyn, his family might abandon him. He could only let Julie inform them. But fortunately, as long as he didn¡¯t die, he would definitely be able to turn things around. ¡°Go and call a private doctor over. Don¡¯t tell anyone,¡± Bob said weakly. After being examined by the doctor, Bob¡¯s wounds were treated, and he was given an injection. Though his wounds were not fatal, Ford¡¯s knowledge of torture methods he had learned from Agar was not enough to kill Bob immediately. Hearing the doctor say that he would recover after a period of rest, Bob was finally relieved. Julie stayed over in Bob¡¯s apartment and took care of him every day. A few days passed, and the wounds on Bob¡¯s body had scabbed over, allowing him to move around more freely. Looking at Julie, who was helping him change his dressing, Bob felt a little horny. He put one hand around Julie¡¯s waist and groped around repeatedly. Julie was naturally familiar with Bob¡¯s behavior. She opened her legs and sat on him. Just as the two of them were kissing passionately, Julie suddenly realized that something was wrong. There was no reaction from Bob¡¯s lower body. She tried to touch it with her hand. It was indeed soft and there was no erection. Bob naturally realized that something was wrong with himself. He pushed Julie away with a gloomy expression. ¡°Honey, it¡¯s okay. Perhaps your injuries are too severe this time. In a few days ¡­¡± Before Julie could finish, Bob stopped her loudly. ¡°Shut up!¡± Bob paced back and forth in frustration before grabbing Julie and hastily removing her clothes. He pressed her against the wall, repeatedly rubbing his lower body against hers, but there was no response. His lower body showed no signs of arousal. ¡°Bob, don¡¯t worry. It¡¯ll definitely get better.¡± Julie saw the ruthlessness in Bob¡¯s eyes and comforted him in fear. Slap! Bob slapped her. ¡°It¡¯s all your fault, you b * tch!¡± Julie covered her face, and blood seeped out of the corner of her mouth. She looked at Bob in disbelief as if she didn¡¯t know him. ¡°Darling, don¡¯t ¡­¡± Julie wanted to stand up, but Bob slapped her again. Bob looked at Julie, who had been knocked to the ground, and finally had a desire in his heart. He kicked Julie again and again, his eyes filled with excitement. When Bob came to his senses, he saw Julie lying in a pool of blood and couldn¡¯t help but feel heartbroken. He had always cared about Julie, especially when compared to Mary¡¯s arrogance and willfulness. Julie took care of him meticulously and was very good at comforting others. Even in bed, the two of them were very compatible. But after coming out of the dungeon, Bob found it increasingly difficult to control his emotions. Today, because he could not get an erection, he vented his anger on Julie. Looking at the dying Julie, Bob hurriedly carried her to the garage and drove to the hospital. ¡­ ¡°What did you say? Is Julie hospitalized?¡± Mary was surprised to hear Dole¡¯s report. Although she let Bob leave the dungeon, it didn¡¯t mean that she would let him off. Mary still sent people to monitor Bob. Dole had many spies, and he could easily find out about Bob without even using Gwyn¡¯s men. Mary had experienced how well Bob had treated Julie in her previous life. In order to please Julie, Bob did not hesitate to find someone to torture Mary in prison. He even took a video to make Julie happy. But now, he had to bring Julie to the hospital after beating her. As expected, the tables had turned. ¡°Ford, go prepare the car. I¡¯m going to the hospital to visit my ¡®good friend¡¯.¡± Mary said. Ford and Dole were cleared of suspicion and became Mary¡¯s bodyguards. While Gwyn was initially hesitant, he eventually felt relieved knowing that there were people protecting Mary against potential threats. Mary sat in the car and looked at the scenery by the roadside, feeling a little emotional. After being reborn, it was finally her turn to laugh at Julie. Walking into the ward, Mary saw bruises all over Julie¡¯s face and her lips were broken. Seeing Mary come in, Julie kept covering her body with the blanket. ¡°Oh my god, Julie, who hurt you like this?¡± Mary tried to hold back her laughter and acted unusually concerned. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 19 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Julie spoke in a feeble voice, and her eyes seemed to avoid direct contact. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I just accidentally fell down the stairs.¡± Julie thought of the injury on her face and lowered her head, covering most of her face with her hair. She did not want to show such an appearance in front of Mary. ¡°That was really careless of you. This is the first time I¡¯ve seen someone injure herself so badly from falling down the stairs.¡± Mary said casually. At this moment, Bob, who had just gone to call the doctor, walked in. When he saw Mary, he was stunned. ¡°Mary, are you also here to see Julie? I just arrived and came to check on her,¡± Bob said awkwardly. Mary sneered in her heart. Why couldn¡¯t she see through such an obvious lie in the past? Bob¡¯s coat was still by the bedside. He actually told her that he had just arrived. Only a fool like her past self would not have been able to see through such a lame lie. ¡°Oh, then I won¡¯t disturb both of you.¡± After Mary finished speaking, she turned around and left the ward without waiting for Bob to say anything. ¡°Wait for me.¡± Bob ignored Julie, who was calling him from the hospital bed and ran straight after Mary. ¡°What else do you want?¡± Mary looked at Bob unhappily. Bob put on a gentle smile. ¡°I really have to thank you for this time. If it weren¡¯t for you, I don¡¯t know if I would still make it out alive.¡± He did not mention anything about drugging Mary, nor did he mention why the elopement had failed. In the past, as long as Bob showed a little happiness or gratitude, Mary would immediately throw herself into his arms. He thought that Mary must still have feelings for him. Otherwise, how could Gwyn let him off so easily? But today, Bob¡¯s idea fell through. ¡°So, you just want to express your gratitude with words?¡± Mary said with a mocking expression. ¡°Of course not. Mary, is there anything you want? I will grant anything you wish for.¡± The man looked at Mary¡¯s graceful figure with lust. Thinking of how she dressed sexily that day, he couldn¡¯t help but lick his lips. In his eyes, Mary was a fool who chased after him. As long as he waved his hand, she would come over obediently. Even if Mary was a little angry now, as long as he coaxed her, it would be fine. Seeing his disgusting gaze, Mary took a step back and said, ¡°Then give me ten million.¡± Bob was stunned by Mary¡¯s request. ¡°Darling, stop joking. Please don¡¯t be angry anymore. I promise I will treat you well from now on. I will take you somewhere far away.¡± Bob thought Mary was joking with him and even did something disgusting like holding her hand. Mary shook off his hand and said contemptuously, ¡°Is the life of Wilson¡¯s young master only worth ten million? Are you just going to thank me with empty words?¡± She deliberately emphasized ¡®Wilson¡¯. Mary knew that Bob, as an illegitimate child, had never had much status, so he had always proclaimed himself to be the son of the Wilson family. It was also because Mary had poked at his sore spot that Bob gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Of course, my life is worth that amount. I¡¯ll do whatever that makes you happy.¡± ¡­ Ford and Dole looked at Mary, who was in a good mood. Both of them were speechless. Looking at how much Gwyn doted on Mary, ten million was definitely nothing to Mary, but why did she have to take Bob¡¯s money? Dole pondered deeply. He didn¡¯t think that Mary was short of money, at least not the ten million. Dole considered Mary¡¯s intense animosity towards Bob, and using his knowledge of women, he suspected that Mary had something up her sleeve. However, knowing that Mary always had a contingency plan, Dole found himself admiring her more and more. He thought it wouldn¡¯t be a bad idea to serve as her bodyguard. Mary had other plans for the money she had extorted from Bob. She intended to invest it and then scam him for even more money. The thought of it made her feel thrilled. ¡°To the stock exchange,¡± Mary instructed Ford. Ford was even more suspicious. When he arrived at the trading center, something shocking happened. The exchange was already packed with people. It was indeed crowded at this time of the morning. Seeing Mary bring Ford in, the sharp-eyed staff of the trading center immediately smelled the scent of money. This woman was not ordinary at first glance, and she even looked a little gullible. ¡°Hello, Miss. How can I help¡­¡± Mary lifted her chin, cutting off the staff member before they could finish. ¡°You don¡¯t have the authority to make decisions for a transaction worth tens of millions. Go and find someone who does.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 20 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation When the staff heard the words ¡°tens of millions¡±, they brought Mary to the VIP room with a smile, but they were also surprised. Mary appeared to be only about 20 years old, yet she held such power? They had never encountered such a young woman who could spend such a large sum of money before. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Jason, the VIP exclusive manager.¡± Jason smiled gently and politely. He even asked the staff to prepare coffee, juice, and fruit plates. He had seen many big shots before. To dare to invest ten million here, she must be a young lady from a powerful family. Naturally, he did not dare to be negligent. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Mary.¡± Mary took a sip of coffee. ¡°What kind of investment do you plan to make with your ten-million-yuan investment? Are you looking for a long-term or short-term investment strategy? Do you have any specific plans in mind, or would you like me to help you come up with one?¡± Seeing Mary¡¯s indifferent look, Jason¡¯s smile became even gentler. She really did not know anything. Mary glanced up at Jason and then grabbed the pen and paper from the table. She wrote down a stock code and handed it to him. ¡°This one,¡± she said nonchalantly, but Jason was taken aback. No matter how he looked at it, Genesis Technology did not seem to have any potential. But what Jason didn¡¯t know was that Mary naturally knew that this stock would definitely rise in a few days. In fact, Mary knew nothing about stocks. She just remembered that Bob had mentioned this stock in her previous life. He even said that if he had invested tens of millions at that time, he might have made a fortune long ago. Mary realized that she had to thank Bob for inadvertently reminding her about this stock. If it weren¡¯t for her past experience of following his every word like an imperial edict, she might not have remembered it. ¡°How much do you want to buy?¡± ¡°Ten million.¡± Even Ford and Dole gasped when they heard Mary¡¯s words. The 10 million that she had just received was gone just like that? Jason¡¯s voice was trembling. ¡°Are you sure you want to buy this stock for ten million?¡± Mary didn¡¯t seem to notice Jason¡¯s surprised expression. She took a sip of coffee and said in a voice that didn¡¯t have any emotion, ¡°Yeah.¡± Jason quickly collected his emotions. He was a little hesitant, but in the end, he said, ¡°Miss Mary, you have to consider carefully. We are talking about 10 million.¡± Mary was a little impatient. She took out the card from her bag and handed it to Jason. ¡°Take this card, it¡¯s exactly 10 million yuan. Use it to invest.¡± Jason¡¯s hand trembled a bit as he took the card, but he still wore a professional smile as he left. After Jason left, Dole couldn¡¯t help but approach Mary and whispered, ¡°Madam, is it safe to buy so much?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter,¡± Mary replied lightly. ¡°It¡¯s not my money. I can afford to lose it all.¡± Dole was speechless for a moment, and muttered, ¡°I thought you had some connections, so I initially thought of buying some too.¡± Jason quickly processed the transaction and said with a smile, ¡°Miss Mary, please rest here for a while. I¡¯ll come and pick you up before the next session begins.¡± Mary stood up and said indifferently, ¡°No need. I won¡¯t be here. I¡¯ll come back in a few days.¡± Jason respectfully handed over his business card and looked at the backs of Mary and the other two as they left. He could not understand what had happened today. When Mary got home, she took out a pen and paper and began to record some fragments of her previous life. Based on her previous life memories, Mary knew that many people were not optimistic about the stock market, especially after the stock market crash a few years ago, which had made many people hesitant to invest. However, this situation changed this year when the stock market began to show a significant rebound. This year, there was a legend of a rapid and inexplicable rise. It was predicted to become a mythical bull market in the next one or two years. In fact, there had been stocks that had risen dozens of times, so the stock Mary bought was not an exaggeration in comparison. If it weren¡¯t for the lack of time, Mary would have bought more stocks, but even this amount of money was enough to make Bob envious. Bob was an illegitimate child after all. He had neither money nor power. If there was a chance to make money, he would definitely do it. Mary¡¯s plan to use Bob¡¯s money to make a fortune in the stock market was just the first move in her game. It pleased her to no end that she could ruin Bob without spending a single penny from her own pocket. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 21 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Dole was driven crazy as he looked at the financial news, particularly the closing stock index of the day. The stock market had reached a fever pitch and many people wanted to enter the market during this period but could not find a direction. The phenomenon of an empty rise was especially insane, and seeing the stock that Mary bought double in value left Dole feeling a bit dizzy. Dole pinched himself hard, and only when he felt the pain did he know that it was true. Dole ran over to Mary, who was still half-asleep, and exclaimed, ¡°My dear Madam, I love you so much!¡± He then kissed Mary on the cheek with great enthusiasm, which frightened the nearby servants. If Gwyn knew about this, he would surely be jealous. Mary, confused by Dole¡¯s sudden display of affection, asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why are you so excited this early in the morning?¡± Dole took out his phone and showed it to Mary with excitement. ¡°Madam, look at the stocks you bought. Oh my god, it has doubled. It¡¯s double the value now!¡± Mary looked at the news on her phone but was unhappy. According to the situation in her previous life, there was going to be a regulation soon. It was impossible for it to keep rising like this. Looking at her watch, Mary said, ¡°Tell Ford to prepare the car. We¡¯re going to the exchange today.¡± As they made their way to the stock exchange, Dole¡¯s excitement only grew. He was certain that Mary must be very confident in her investment, so he secretly purchased 50,000 shares. While it wasn¡¯t a large amount, it was still a cause for celebration. Meanwhile, Jason, who was stationed at the trading center, couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit uneasy. The recent record-breaking peak had left him feeling a bit distracted. After utilizing his connections, Jason managed to purchase a few stocks, but they were not yielding any significant profits, despite the upward trend. He couldn¡¯t help but envy Mary, who seemed to have a better understanding of the market than he had previously assumed. Mary had earned a lot of money now, while he could only follow behind and settle for less. Especially these days, many old customers and acquaintances are asking him to help them buy some stocks, which is giving Jason a headache. He can¡¯t possibly buy stocks for others when he has his own to take care of. When Jason learned that Mary had come to the trading center, he almost ran to the entrance to greet her. When Jason arrived at the exchange, he was well-known among the traders. Many had heard about Mary¡¯s lavish spending and turned their heads to see who she was. Seeing that Mary was just a young girl in her 20s, many were surprised. However, when they learned she had spent tens of millions, they speculated that she must be from a wealthy family. Some wondered if she had insider information or if she possessed some sort of investment talent. Jason greeted Mary with a flattering smile, ¡°Miss Mary, it¡¯s been a while. The market has seen some shocking changes since your last visit.¡± Mary, however, looked at him with a perplexed expression, as if she was unaware of what he was referring to. Jason asked Mary with excitement, ¡°Have you checked the market? Your 10 million investment has already more than doubled. You are really lucky!¡± Mary responded nonchalantly, ¡°I was just testing the waters. Did you invest as well?¡± Jason sighed and replied, ¡°Finding such opportunities is really tough nowadays. I¡¯m not as lucky as you, Miss Mary. Look over there, that¡¯s already the third door being pushed and crushed. If only I had followed in your footsteps earlier. You can¡¯t imagine how regretful I am.¡± The group had entered the elevator by now, and everyone who was going up to the VIP room was a prominent figure. All ears were attentive to the conversation between Jason and Mary. Mary smiled and said, ¡°What¡¯s the big deal? I¡¯ll just sell you some of my shares. You didn¡¯t even buy a single stock. It won¡¯t be good if word gets out.¡± Jason was taken aback and felt his hair standing on end. Was good fortune really about to fall on him from the sky? Jason wasn¡¯t the only one who was looking at Mary. Everyone else in the elevator was looking at Mary as well. Dole, who was behind Mary, was tugging at her clothes, trying to get her to reconsider. ¡°Do you really mean what you said?¡± Jason¡¯s voice trembled as he asked, afraid Mary might take back her offer. Mary looked at him with a blank expression and asked, ¡°Do you have the funds to buy these stocks?¡± ¡°Absolutely!¡± Jason replied quickly, eager to secure the opportunity. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 22 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation If Jason was just trying to please Mary before, now he treated her as the god of wealth. His smile was absolutely sincere, and he wanted to take Mary to the VIP room. The other people in the elevator also looked at Mary eagerly. If it wasn¡¯t for their status, someone would have approached Mary to see if they could buy her stocks. In the corner of the elevator, no one noticed a short man looking greedily at Mary. This person was Bob¡¯s good friend Jerry. Seeing Mary enter the VIP room, he walked out of the elevator to call Bob. ¡°Are you telling the truth? Did you witness it with your own eyes?¡± Bob¡¯s voice was a little sharp because he was excited when he received the call. Bruno¡¯s voice was low as he replied, ¡°I was in the elevator with her. I even asked around to confirm. Mary did buy the stocks for ten million yuan. And now, it¡¯s worth more than 20 million!¡± Rewritten: Bruno¡¯s family owned a small company, and they had always been in partnership with Bob¡¯s company, hoping to expand their business. Now that such a great opportunity had arisen, Bruno couldn¡¯t let it slip by. Instead of Mary transferring the shares to someone else, it would be better for her to transfer them to him. With his connections with Bob, Mary was unlikely to refuse. Bob tried to calm himself down and said, ¡°Just wait a moment. Let me think about it.¡± When he heard that Mary had made 20 million yuan, he couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit angry. After all, he had provided the initial funds for the investment. Shouldn¡¯t the profit belong to him? However, thinking about how Mary had Gwen backing her up, he definitely couldn¡¯t do it openly. However, he was still confident that Mary would transfer the shares. Bob believed that Mary didn¡¯t have any knowledge about the stock market and was only lucky this time. He thought that she was only focused on him and didn¡¯t have the time to learn about stocks. If he could just manipulate her, then he could easily obtain the shares for himself. With that thought, Bob had a plan in mind. In the VIP room, Jason was practically kneeling down as he spoke to Mary, leaving her speechless. He fired off questions like a barrage of bullets. ¡°Miss Mary, are you available to transfer the shares today? How many shares do you want to transfer? Do you have any specific requests? Do you need¡­¡± Mary stretched out her hand and made a stop gesture. Then, she said, ¡°I¡¯m already here. I won¡¯t run away. Please relax, okay?¡± Jason kept nodding. ¡°Okay, okay, no problem. Please go ahead.¡± Mary covered her forehead, unable to stand the man anymore. However, she still smiled and said, ¡°Since you want the stocks, I¡¯ll give you one-third. But can you handle it?¡± Jason was stunned on the spot until Mary became a bit impatient. Then he excitedly said, ¡°I can handle it, I can handle it. Wait for me, I¡¯ll go prepare the contract right away!¡± Seeing Jason run out, Dole said somewhat depressed, ¡°Madam, shouldn¡¯t you give me a share first? It¡¯s unfair if the good things only benefit outsiders.¡± Mary found his pitiful expression somewhat amusing and said, ¡°Did you buy some too? If you believe in me, sell it next week. You won¡¯t earn too much from this stock.¡± Dole then rolled his eyes and blinked at Ford. Although Ford didn¡¯t know much about stocks, he knew that Mary would never fight an unprepared battle, so he nodded at Dole. The word about Mary¡¯s shares being up for sale had gone around. Given that Jason didn¡¯t have sufficient funds, Mary had already helped him earn profits, so he couldn¡¯t owe her any funds. Therefore, some of Jason¡¯s buddies at the exchange had joined in as well. Bruno, who was at the exchange, naturally knew about this. He was anxious. Mary was so generous to someone she had just met. It seemed that she really didn¡¯t understand the stock market. But if she continued to be so generous, what would be left for him? Bob was under pressure from his friend¡¯s constant urging, but he was hesitant to invest all his money in the stock market. He needed to weigh his options carefully before making a decision. However, while Bob was still contemplating, Jason had already completed all the necessary paperwork. As soon as he saw Mary¡¯s signature, Jason was overjoyed and felt like he was flying. However, thinking that Mary still had a lot of stocks in her hands, Jason asked tentatively, ¡°Do you still need me to help you find other buyers for the stocks in your hands?¡± At this moment, Mary¡¯s phone rang. Seeing that it was Bob, she sneered and said, ¡°No need.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 23 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Bob¡¯s anxious voice could be heard on the phone as he asked, ¡°Hello? Darling, where are you?¡± Mary couldn¡¯t help but roll her eyes at his words. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Mary asked coldly. Bob checked his watch anxiously, worried that he might miss out on the opportunity and lose a considerable amount of money. Without beating around the bush, he said, ¡°I heard you want to sell your shares of Genesis Technology? It¡¯s a significant amount of money, and I don¡¯t think anyone can come up with it immediately. Why don¡¯t you sell them to me instead? That way, you can rest assured.¡± Bob spoke in such a hurry that even Dole frowned when he heard it. Wasn¡¯t this daylight robbery? The news of Genesis Technology¡¯s soaring stocks had spread, and maybe it would even increase several times in the future. Bob was certainly well-informed. However, Mary didn¡¯t dwell on these issues. She had spotted Jerry earlier, which was why she had spoken those words in the elevator. Originally, she had been thinking about how to trap Bob, but she didn¡¯t expect Jerry to fall right into her lap. She wouldn¡¯t waste this opportunity. However, Mary didn¡¯t want to let Bob have it so easily. Therefore, she refused, ¡°I don¡¯t want to sell for now. I just sold one-third, and I want to keep the rest.¡± When Bob heard that Mary had already sold one-third, his heart raced. He didn¡¯t expect so many people at the stock exchange to have their eyes on Mary. If he didn¡¯t act fast, he might miss out on the opportunity to profit from the situation. Bob¡¯s voice was filled with sweet talk. ¡°Mary, you don¡¯t seem to fully understand the risks of the stock market. Although it looks profitable now, if you don¡¯t fully comprehend these matters, you may end up losing money in the long run. Why not sell the shares to me now? That way, you¡¯ll earn a good amount of money and won¡¯t have to bear the risks later on.¡± Mary didn¡¯t say anything. She just snorted coldly. With the belief that Mary was still angry about his visit to Julie, Bob altered his tone to a more soothing one and tried to persuade her, ¡°I promised to take you away, and my money is yours too, isn¡¯t it? Besides, I gave you 10 million yuan as capital. If you sell me the shares, you won¡¯t lose anything, will you?¡± Mary was so infuriated by Bob¡¯s audacity that she felt like throwing the phone away. Mary realized that she had been foolish to trust such a manipulative person in the past. Every word he said seemed to be in her best interest, but he never did anything to actually help her. Bob continued to flatter Mary, and with only one hour left until the transaction time was up, Mary finally gave in and agreed to sell the shares to him. ¡°Are you still at the Exchange?¡± Bob asked excitedly. I¡¯ll go over there right now! Wait for me, you must wait for me. ¡± Before Mary could answer, he had already hung up. Mary didn¡¯t wait for him. She just handed the deal to Jason. Mary didn¡¯t want to see Bob, and if they met, he might cry poverty and then pester her. It was disgusting for her. When the money was transferred to her account, Mary almost laughed out loud. She hadn¡¯t spent a penny, yet she could earn tens of millions. She felt like a natural winner. Feeling good, Mary wanted to go to the company to find Gwyn, but she saw Tracy there too. Tracey changed out of her maid uniform and put on a white fitted spaghetti strap dress, along with a pearl necklace and brooch, looking like a wealthy lady. She carried a lunch box into the company. When the receptionist saw that it was Tracey, she immediately put on a smile and asked, ¡°Miss Tracey, did you come to see the CEO?¡± Tracey had been here many times. Everyone knew that Tracey was a member of the Gwyn family, but they did not know who she was. However, every time Tracey dressed up in expensive clothing, many people assumed that she was Gwyn¡¯s girlfriend. Tracey smiled and said, ¡°Oh, I didn¡¯t inform him that I would come. Please let him know that I brought some cookies for him to try.¡± Gwyn received a call from the front desk. He thought that Mary was sending the cookies she had personally made, so she immediately asked Tracey to come upstairs. Mary walked through the door and saw that Tracey had already gotten into the elevator. She wanted to follow Tracey, but she was stopped by the security guard. ¡°Miss, do you have an appointment?¡± The receptionist asked with a professional smile. Who are you looking for?¡± Mary had never been to the company before and did not know the company¡¯s rules. She only replied, ¡°I¡¯m here to find Gwyn.¡± Unexpectedly, the receptionist put on a disdainful expression and sized her up. She said with some disdain, ¡°I¡¯m very sorry. You can¡¯t enter without an appointment.¡± Seeing that Mary was young and beautiful, the receptionist thought that she was another woman who was trying to seduce Gwyn and gave Mary a cold look. Mary was displeased. ¡°Why could she go in?¡± Mary was referring to Tracey who had just entered. The receptionist sneered and said, ¡°How can you compare yourself to her?¡± Mary, who had come to see Gwyn happily, was stimulated by the receptionist¡¯s sarcasm. Mary¡¯s expression also changed. ¡°What is Tracey¡¯s identity?¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 24 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The receptionist was taken aback that Mary actually knew Tracey. But upon realizing that Tracey was invited by the president himself, she deemed Mary as just another mistress who knew the main character and therefore did not treat her with much respect. ¡°Miss Tracey often comes to the company, and everyone already knows her. Moreover, she was personally invited by the president. Can you compare yourself to her?¡± The receptionist¡¯s expression became more and more disdainful. ¡°Young girls like you should do something serious instead of always thinking about marrying into a wealthy family.¡± Just as Mary was about to flare up, Will¡¯s voice suddenly sounded. ¡°Madam?¡± Mary turned around, and Will was shocked by her gaze. He quickly ran over and asked, ¡°Madam, why didn¡¯t you tell me you were coming to the company?¡± The receptionist and the security guard were taken aback. Madam? Whose wife could she be? ¡°Can I come in here if I were to inform you? I¡¯m nothing compared to Miss Tracey. Especially someone like me who is insignificant!¡± Mary said angrily. Mary had never been humiliated like this before, in this life or the previous one, especially in her husband¡¯s company. The unfriendly gaze she received earlier only fueled her anger. Will may not have been well-versed in the intricacies of women¡¯s relationships, but he could still grasp the situation. He shot a fierce look at the receptionist and declared, ¡°This is the CEO¡¯s wife! Are you all blind? Who gave you the right to stop her?¡± ¡°That¡¯s impossible. I¡¯ve never heard of the CEO having a wife. And Miss Tracey ¡­¡± The receptionist was already incoherent. ¡°There¡¯s no Miss Tracey! That¡¯s Madam¡¯s servant!¡± Will lowered his voice and kept blinking at the receptionist. Will couldn¡¯t help but feel frustrated. He had no idea the company had already acknowledged Tracey as the Madam. No wonder Mary was so angry. ¡°Madam, I¡¯m sorry.¡± The bodyguard next to her immediately bowed and apologized. Mary¡¯s anger had not yet subsided. ¡°Forget it, someone like me who¡¯s insignificant will never come to a company as noble as yours again. And tell your CEO to stay at home with his Miss Tracey from now on. I won¡¯t go back.¡± ¡°Where do you plan on going then?¡± Gwyn asked as he grabbed Mary¡¯s arm and pulled her towards him, wrapping his arms around her waist. He had just come down the stairs and saw Mary fuming like an angry kitten. As he walked over, he heard her vow to never return home again. Mary wanted to complain to Gwyn, but when she saw Tracey beside him, her eyes spewed anger. Mary angrily stomped on Gwyn¡¯s foot and retorted, ¡°I can go wherever I please. With a ¡®Miss Tracey¡¯ by your side, do you really think a person like me can step foot in your high and mighty company?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t Madam ask you to come?¡± Gwyn turned around and looked down at Tracey. At this moment, Tracey¡¯s face was already pale. In the past, Mary would never come to the company. Every time she came to the company to visit Gwyn under Mary¡¯s name, Gwyn never rejected her. However, she did not expect to be exposed this time. Tracey did not know what to say when she felt the malicious gazes around her. Gwyn reached out and pulled Tracey¡¯s dress. Tracey looked at Gwyn shyly, thinking that he was finally going to help her out. Perhaps he would hug her like he had hugged Mary just now. She was taken aback when Gwyn, with just a single sentence, threw her into the abyss: ¡°How dare you steal my wife¡¯s clothes? You even had the audacity to wear her jewelry? Do you want to die?¡± Tracey, on the other hand, collapsed to the ground. She used to do this often, but Gwyn had never paid attention to her and had not noticed. Mary took a closer look at the dress and found it familiar, but she couldn¡¯t remember if it was hers. Gwyn knew what Mary was thinking when he saw her expression. ¡°You said you wanted a white dress for your 18th birthday. I bought that dress for you.¡± Mary exclaimed in shock, ¡°I have at least a hundred dresses! How did you manage to identify this one?¡± Gwyn replied helplessly, ¡°It¡¯s a good thing you never wore it before. Otherwise, even if Tracey died a hundred times, it wouldn¡¯t be enough to make up for it.¡± Gwyn then addressed Will and instructed, ¡°Terminate Tracy¡¯s employment and prohibit her from entering the villa again. Additionally, fire the few individuals who obstructed Madam¡¯s entry earlier and take necessary measures promptly.¡± Mary quickly intervened, ¡°No, no. They were just doing their job. Let¡¯s forget about it.¡± The company¡¯s hiring process was quite thorough, and Mary didn¡¯t want anyone to lose their job over such a minor issue. Seeing her appeal, Gwyn also nodded in agreement, and the individuals who had been involved earlier breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Shall we go to the mall then, my dear wife?¡± Gwyn asked Mary. ¡°Huh?¡± Mary was a little confused. Gwyn responded naturally, ¡°Since we have to throw away your clothes, let¡¯s buy some that you like instead.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 25 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Helplessly, Mary watched as the servants came in and out, carrying away the clothes that Gwyn had purchased for her earlier in the day and discarding her old ones. She couldn¡¯t comprehend how things had escalated to this point. All she had wanted was to go to the company for a casual meal. Gwyn, who was in his study, was equally perplexed. Examining the reports provided by his subordinates, Gwyn couldn¡¯t fathom why Mary would venture into the stock market. Having grown up with Mary, Gwyn was aware of her capabilities. She had gotten lucky with the surge in stock prices. However, he couldn¡¯t comprehend why she had sold all her shares to Bob. Money was of little importance to Gwyn; he didn¡¯t mind if Mary hadn¡¯t earned a single penny. Tens of millions didn¡¯t faze him in the slightest. However, the fact that Mary had allowed Bob to earn the money made the situation entirely different. Did Mary still harbor feelings for Bob? Mary saw that Gwyn had not come out of the study and was a little worried. She gently pushed the door open and saw Gwyn frowning. When Gwyn saw Mary enter, he hurriedly put away the reports in his hand. ¡°Is there something else you are hiding from me?¡± Mary pouted, a little unhappy. However, Gwyn truly did not want to investigate the matter any further. He feared that the answer he would hear might not be the one he desired. Meanwhile, Mary had not noticed anything off about Gwyn. She was engrossed in the auction documents lying on the table. According to Mary¡¯s memory, the auction of the land should be around this time. However, she had been paying attention to the stock market and almost missed it. Seeing Mary¡¯s eyes brighten, Gwyn was a little confused. He didn¡¯t know when Mary had become interested in these things. Gwyn unfolded the document and asked, ¡°Wife, which piece of land do you think we should bid on?¡± Mary examined the document and ransacked her memory once again. Finally, she located number six and pointed it out to Gwyn, who furrowed his brow in response. This piece of land wasn¡¯t large, and both sides were barren lands that hadn¡¯t been developed. Land No. 6 was sandwiched in the middle. Because the two plots of land next to it belonged to different companies, this place had never been developed. In Gwyn¡¯s opinion, this piece of land might develop in the next few decades, but not now. But Mary was very determined. ¡°We will have Land number six! ¡± Seeing her determined expression, Gwyn pointed out a few other plots of land. ¡°What do you think of No. 1 and No. 12? Isn¡¯t it worth investing in?¡± Gwyn was thinking from a professional standpoint, but Mary was unable to comprehend his perspective. All she could recall was that the government would announce its new plan by next month at the latest. Land 6 was situated between high-end villas and a ring road. In her past life, Land 6 was located at the renowned Hall Shopping Center. Although Mary was unaware of which land could appreciate in value, she could predict which land would thrive and yield profits in the coming years. Nonetheless, she was also aware that anyone who bought that piece of land would have bad luck. Gwyn found it amusing to observe Mary gazing at No. 6. He pulled Mary into his arms affectionately and let her sit on his lap. Mary leaned her head on his shoulder and said, ¡°Can I go to the auction? Let me bid for Land 6, okay?¡± Gwyn raised an eyebrow, not knowing why Mary was so obsessed with this piece of land. ¡°Why? ¡± ¡°No reason. I just want to bid for this piece of land, okay? Don¡¯t do anything. I¡¯ll bid for it when the time comes, okay?¡± Mary shook Gwyn¡¯s neck vigorously. Gwyn looked at her cute face and finally nodded in agreement. Mary had a different strategy in mind. She was aware of the land¡¯s value and knew that it was crucial to keep this knowledge concealed from others. If Gwyn were to participate in the bidding, others would sense that something was amiss. Moreover, Gwyn¡¯s involvement would drive up the auction price, rendering the purchase unworthy in the end. It would be better to let her bid for it. Moreover, if they were to win this piece of land, it would be much easier to scam Bob later. At this realization, Mary¡¯s mood improved drastically, and she planted a firm kiss on Gwyn¡¯s face. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 26 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation With Genesis Technology¡¯s rapid ascent, Bob¡¯s spirits lifted considerably. He even treated Julie with more kindness and tenderness. Bob hugged Julie lovingly and said, ¡°My dear, in just two weeks, I will earn tens of millions again. If we purchase more stocks, earning over 100 million yuan won¡¯t be a difficult feat.¡± Despite this, Julie had a nagging feeling that something was amiss. Mary didn¡¯t value money due to Gwyn¡¯s lavish affections. In fact, Mary was usually even more generous to her than Bob was. Given this, Julie was taken aback when she learned that Mary was dabbling in stock speculation. She couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Don¡¯t you find it strange? How does Mary know all of this?¡± ¡°She was just lucky. There¡¯s nothing to worry about.¡± Bob didn¡¯t feel anything unusual. Seeing how happy Bob was, Julie didn¡¯t want to ruin the moment and simply lay quietly in his embrace. However, she couldn¡¯t shake off her suspicions. Julie knew that Mary was not the type to invest in stocks, let alone speculate in them. Could it be that there was someone guiding her behind the scenes? Unlike Bob, who was carefree about money, Julie was more cautious and had always kept her background hidden from others. Julie had always tried to hide her humble background. Although most people believed she came from a middle-class family, she was actually from a rural background. Ever since she discovered that Mary was the eldest daughter of the wealthy Jones family, she tried to ingratiate herself with Mary, which eventually led her to enter high society. However, even though Bob loved her, he was not the real heir of the Wilson family, so he couldn¡¯t give her much financial support. When she thought that Mary might have a way to make money, Julie had an idea. Early the next morning, Julie asked Mary out. She was determined to get to the bottom of it. Mary wanted to laugh when she saw Julie wearing a thick foundation. The marks from Bob¡¯s slap had not disappeared yet, and Julie had a new injury on her face. Although Julie tried her best to cover up the wounds, some of the new injuries were still very obvious. If possible, Julie did not want to see Mary, but there were some things she had to ask. ¡°Honey, did you like the cookies from last time? I¡¯ve prepared this new one with your favorite strawberry jam. Do you want to try it?¡± Julie smiled and pushed the biscuit in front of Mary. Mary didn¡¯t even look at it and just said calmly, ¡°Are your injuries healed? You can come out so quickly?¡± Julie was a little resentful. Mary really didn¡¯t know how to read the situation, but Julie didn¡¯t dare to show her resentment. ¡°Thank you for visiting me last time,¡± Julie said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m fine now, so I came to see you. ¡± Mary didn¡¯t answer her. Since Julie had a favor to ask of her, she probably couldn¡¯t pretend for long. As expected, Julie noticed Mary¡¯s silence. Usually, she would have left by now, but today was different. ¡°Honey, I heard that you sold your shares to Bob. He made a fortune and wants to thank you. You¡¯ve never dealt with stocks before, why did you invest ten million this time?¡± Julie asked cautiously. ¡°I also heard that you earned a lot. Is there any insider information?¡± Upon hearing Julie¡¯s words, Mary understood why Julie had come. No wonder Julie came to look for her after recovering from her injuries. It was because of this matter. Mary had originally planned to use Julie, so she said, ¡°I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on either, I just heard Gwyn say something. I didn¡¯t expect it to really increase by so much. Maybe it¡¯s just pure luck.¡± ¡°Gwyn? What did Gwyn say? Did he say that other stocks will also rise?¡± At this moment, Julie was convinced. If it was Mary who bought the stocks, luck would play a big role, but it was different if Gwyn was the head of the Miller family at a young age, and his sharp mind made it easy for him to stay on top of the stock markets inside story. Mary took a moment to think before speaking, ¡°Genesis Technology was easy to remember, so I invested in it. There was also Mingshang Technology, but I can¡¯t recall the exact name.¡± Then, with genuine concern, Mary asked Julie, ¡°Are you interested in buying stocks? Ten million? Twenty million? I can help you inquire. But Gwyn seems to be busy preparing for a land auction. I don¡¯t know if he has the time to invest in the stock market.¡± Julie felt embarrassed when she heard ¡®ten million¡¯. Her available funds were limited, and the pocket money that Bob gave her was spent on buying bags and jewelry. It wasn¡¯t easy to pretend to be a socialite. However, when Mary mentioned the land auction, Julie¡¯s eyes lit up. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 27 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Mary and Julie met in a cafe and did not invite Ford to join them. He kept an eye on them from a distance, watching their every move until Mary left the cafe safely. Ford was puzzled as to why Mary still wanted to see Julie after she had participated in the previous plan. He wanted to speak up a few times but was afraid of overstepping his bounds with Mary. Every time Mary met Julie, it took a lot of effort to deal with her. She would always recall the scene in prison in her previous life. At that time, Julie was already married to Bob, and every time Julie visited Mary, Julie would appear bossy. Mary returned to the villa exhausted and felt something was off as soon as she entered the gate. Several servants had recently taken leave, so there were fewer people at home. However, she heard the sound of the bed shaking coming from the upstairs bedroom. In her previous life, there was also a woman lying naked on Gwyn¡¯s bed. Hearing this sound, Mary felt like the scene before her overlapped with the previous one. She could even see a small red birthmark on the woman¡¯s buttocks clearly. Mary¡¯s relationship with Gwyn had become very strained after the incident, and they had endless arguments, with Mary even proposing a divorce. However, she did not expect the same thing to happen in this life as well. Mary had always been confused about the incident, as Gwyn had always loved her deeply. How could he have an affair with another woman? In fact, the incident had always been suspicious, and Gwyn wasn¡¯t even present at the time. However, as she went upstairs, the sounds upstairs became clearer and clearer. It was obvious that it was the sound of a man and a woman having sex. ¡°Mm-hmm,¡± the woman said. The woman¡¯s voice was mixed with the word ¡°Sir,¡± causing Mary¡¯s blood pressure to skyrocket and her eyes to almost turn bloodshot. She walked straight to Gwyn¡¯s bedroom and pushed the door open, only to freeze instantly. It was the same woman from her previous life, with the red birthmark on her buttocks. However, it was different this time because there were two people on the bed. The woman was on top of the man, and their overlapping figures kept swaying. When the woman turned around and saw Mary, she did not fret. Instead, she smiled proudly. The woman was actually Tracey. Mary¡¯s body was cold, and she had no idea what to do. But the man under Tracey, upon seeing Mary, quickly got up. When Mary saw his face clearly, her blood began to flow again. ¡°Madam, no, it¡¯s not what you saw¡­ it was Tracey who seduced me,¡± the man said, using a pillow to cover his lower body, his words no longer coherent. Gwyn arrived home and saw Mary standing in front of the bedroom door, talking to someone. He sensed that something was wrong and quickly climbed the stairs to investigate. As soon as he saw the scene in the room, his anger flared up. He held Mary tightly with one arm, pulling her close to him so she wouldn¡¯t have to see the disgusting scene any longer. Then, he spoke in a cold, stern voice, ¡°Will, are all your men dead or what?¡± Will was equally shocked upon hearing Gwyn¡¯s voice. As he walked upstairs, the scene before him left him speechless. Tracey looked at Gwyn with a blank expression. The man next to her was a servant from the villa, wearing Gwyn¡¯s shirt. Tracey was completely naked and did not even acknowledge the man next to her as she walked directly towards Gwyn. Tracey reached out to touch Gwyn¡¯s face. ¡°Sir, didn¡¯t you say that you loved me the most? Didn¡¯t you just say that I¡¯m the best? Sir, I¡¯m your true love.¡± Gwyn avoided her hand in disgust and signaled Will to deal with it. Will¡¯s training and experience had prepared him for many things, but the sight in front of him left him momentarily frozen in shock. When he brought his men to suppress the two of them, Tracey suddenly went crazy. ¡°Are you all crazy? I¡¯m Sir¡¯s woman, the mistress of the Miller family. How dare you treat me like this!¡± Then she turned to Gwyn. ¡°Sir, have you forgotten how much you love me? We make love every day. Didn¡¯t you say that you love my body the most? I also love you the most!¡± Tracey struggled hard, trying to break free from their suppression, but it was futile. Hearing Tracy¡¯s words, Mary finally understood the situation in her previous life. At that time, Tracey might have been fantasizing on Gwyn¡¯s bed, just like now. She might have already lost her mind and treated her fantasy as reality. The male servant at the side was still begging for mercy. He just wanted to seek excitement, but he did not want to really lose his life. However, Gwyn did not care about this at all. He waved his hand and asked someone to deal with the two of them. Then, he said gently to Mary, ¡°Honey, it¡¯s okay. Don¡¯t be afraid.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 28 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Because of the incident at the villa, Gwyn took Mary to another villa to spend the night. Mary couldn¡¯t bear the thought of continuing to stay in the same house where Tracey had been fantasizing about being with Gwyn in her bedroom and had even entered Mary¡¯s bedroom multiple times. The mere thought of it made Mary feel disgusted and nauseous. Especially when she thought about how she did not see through Tracey¡¯s ugly methods in her previous life and even blamed Gwyn, Mary fell into deep self-blame. Mary lay on the bed, feeling a bit nervous. She couldn¡¯t deny that the recent events had shocked her, but as she reflected on her past mistakes, she felt a greater sense of regret. Gwyn¡¯s love for her was obvious. In the end, she even lost the entire Miller family. However, she accused him of some groundless crimes and even said a lot of harsh words to hurt him. The purpose of doing so was to make herself feel better. Thinking of this, Mary¡¯s eyes became a little moist. Just as Mary was tossing and turning, Gwyn hugged her tightly. His voice was still sleepy. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to sleep?¡± Mary faced Gwyn, who always had a gentle expression and never spoke harshly to her. She realized that despite this, she kept hurting him. Mary raised her head slightly and kissed Gwyn¡¯s lips. Gwyn was a little surprised, but it was only for a moment. Then, she deepened the kiss. Gwyn only let go of Mary when he felt a little suffocated from the kiss. ¡°Can I?¡± Gwyn tried his best to hold back. He lowered his head and looked deeply at Mary, his voice a little hoarse. Mary¡¯s eyes were a little blurry, and her voice was a little muffled. ¡°Yeah.¡± In the end, Gwyn lost control and kissed Mary fiercely. ¡­ At this time, Julie, who had gotten new information from Mary, was reporting to Bob. Julie sat on Bob¡¯s lap with her clothes already stripped off. ¡°Are you speaking the truth?¡± Bob caressed Julie¡¯s smooth skin, his eyes burning with desire. Julie saw his eyes tremble, but she still said gently, ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what Mary said. If she got the information through Gwyn, it¡¯s not surprising that she can earn so much money.¡± Bob exerted a little strength in his hand, and Julie groaned. A red mark had been left on her waist. Seeing Julie¡¯s pained expression, Bob¡¯s desire grew stronger. ¡°Looks like my luck is really going to change.¡± Bob naturally knew about Mingshang Technology, which is now a hot stock and even has a higher increase than the stocks Mary bought. Bob was completely consumed by the excitement and his eyes were filled with it. He was fully convinced that Mary had truly acquired the information from Gwyn. What he didn¡¯t know was that Mary only glanced at the financial news and said the name of a stock she remembered. She didn¡¯t even look at how much the stock had risen. Bob placed his hand on Julie¡¯s breast and stroked it, asking gently, ¡°Mary said that Gwyn is going to the auction to bid for lands. Which piece of land did he take a fancy to?¡± Julie shook her head, never having considered asking about such a large investment. It was beyond her reach. Bob pinched her on the breast unhappily. Julie cried out in surprise, and Bob stopped. ¡°Forget it. We¡¯ll know at the auction.¡± Then Bob said gently, ¡°Ask Mary when you see her the next time. ¡± Julie forced a smile despite the pain and asked, ¡°So, my dear, do you plan on investing in Mingshang Technology? I¡¯m also curious about how people make money through stocks. Can I join in?¡± Bob lifted Julie¡¯s chin with affection, but then bit her lip hard and said, ¡°That depends on how well you perform tonight.¡± Julie immediately lowered her head, her body trembling unconsciously. Ever since Bob became impotent, he had tried all kinds of treatment. He had even tried electroshock therapy and various other methods, but none of them worked. Even though he couldn¡¯t get an erection, Bob didn¡¯t let Julie go. Instead, he tortured her in bed every time. Other than the whip, he would sometimes use electric shock on Julie. He would even have someone else engage in sexual acts with Julie on his behalf. And every time, he would only let her go after seeing her cry bitterly. The more he saw Julie in pain, the more excited Bob became. Sometimes, he would even torture her for a few hours a night. Julie closed her eyes in despair. What else could she do other than obey Bob? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 29 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Looking at the documents on his desk, Bob frowned. Not only did the document contain the details of the auction, but it also contained Gwyn¡¯s intentions. Bob had spent a lot of money to find out about this. He didn¡¯t believe that Gwyn would tell Mary about such an important matter. After all, it was a piece of land worth hundreds of millions. Even if he told Mary, Mary might not understand, so Bob still believed in his investigation. Although Bob¡¯s business ability was average, he could see that Gwyn had chosen Lands 1 and 12 with potential. The competition would probably be fierce when the time came. But number six? Bob really couldn¡¯t understand. The piece of land was situated in a very secluded area. The city had been flourishing but it was primarily concentrated in the southeast, which included the coast and the old center of the urban area. More than 70% of the population lived here, so all the industries were thriving. However, the southwest had also been developing well in recent years. It was a desirable location since almost all the people from the surrounding cities were concentrated there. However, the problem with Land No. 6 was that it was located in a remote and sparsely populated area in the northwest direction. Furthermore, the land on both sides was owned by different companies, making it difficult to coordinate and develop the area. Previous developers who had invested in the project funds had been deceived by false promises of progress, and ultimately found no one willing to invest in the area. Adding to the issue was the fact that Land No. 6 was an irregular piece of land, making it difficult to determine how to develop it in the future. If one had to say the advantage of Land No. 6, it would probably be that it was cheap. There were a total of 12 pieces of land for auction. Number 6 should be just to make up the numbers. The possibility of it being unsold was the highest. Then why did Gwyn choose this piece of land? Originally, Bob had wanted to follow Gwyn¡¯s decision and try his best. He might be able to earn more money, but after all, he had limited funds and could not squander them casually. Bob massaged his aching eyebrows and decided to wait and see what the auction would be like. Mary, who had never attended any public events with Gwyn, insisted on going to the auction this time. ¡°Are you really going?¡± Gwyn asked in disbelief. Mary rolled her eyes and rubbed her sore waist with one hand. ¡°Of course, I must go to bid Land No. 6.¡± Gwyn felt a little ashamed when he saw Mary¡¯s actions. Ever since that time, Gwyn had been unable to control his sexual desire and had sex with Mary for a few hours every day. In the end, he was kicked out of bed by Mary. He had to swear repeatedly that he would not touch her anymore before he was allowed to return to bed. Gwyn also sat down and gently rubbed Mary¡¯s waist. He said in a fawning manner, ¡°Then I can bid it for you. It won¡¯t be a problem.¡± ¡°This won¡¯t work!¡± Mary said unhappily, ¡°If you bid for it, everyone will know that this piece of land has development potential. We could buy it for a few million, but if you bid on it, the price may go up several times higher in the end. I¡¯ll go instead. They won¡¯t suspect that I know the value of the land. Maybe no one will compete with me.¡± Gwyn arched an eyebrow. Truth be told, he didn¡¯t place much value on this particular piece of land. He also believed that Mary didn¡¯t quite grasp the situation. However, seeing her confident expression, he hesitated to express his opinion that she might not fully understand the land¡¯s worth. ¡°If I were to tell her that, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to sleep with her tonight,¡± Gwyn thought to himself. In the end, under Mary¡¯s coaxing and persuasion, Gwyn reluctantly agreed. At the auction, Bob was slightly taken aback when he saw Mary appear. Mary had dressed up for the occasion, wearing a dark green tube top skirt with diamond embellishments and a simple diamond necklace. Her hair was styled in an elegant updo, giving her a touch of glamour. She didn¡¯t put on heavy makeup and held Gwyn¡¯s arm intimately with a faint smile on her face. For some reason, when Bob saw her like this, he could not help but think of Mary¡¯s charming appearance on the day they eloped. He could not help but lick his lips. Bob was about to step forward when Gwyn glared at him. He didn¡¯t want to confront Gwyn here and could only sit back in his seat awkwardly. The auction had reached its climax right from the start. Land 1 happened to be the center of the auction. Gwyn had also joined the auction, and several companies were constantly bidding. In the end, Land No. 1 was sold for 340 million. Gwyn smiled. He was determined to get Land No. 1. As for the middle few pieces of land, they were relatively ordinary, so Gwyn did not make any more moves. However, the atmosphere at the venue was lively, and the final auction price was not bad. The auction fell into a strange silence when Land No. 6 appeared. ¡°No.6 may be a bit remote from the city, but its price is attractive. It is situated between two developers¡¯ lands and has limitless potential for the future. Has no one made a bid? The starting price is 2 million.¡± The emcee maintained her professional smile. She knew very well that the lot numbered six was most likely going to be a failure. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 30 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The host, noticing the lack of interest from the audience, decided to accelerate the process. ¡°Now, 2 million going once, 2 million going twice, 2 million¡­¡± Suddenly, Mary lifted her card, her expression inscrutable. ¡°Miss Number 21 bids 2 million. Any higher bids?¡± The host¡¯s eyes lit up with excitement. She had not anticipated anyone actually bidding. ¡°Two million. Anyone else?¡± As the host spoke, many people looked at Mary. There was also some disdain in their eyes. Land 6 was the most insignificant among all the lots. Most people skipped over it without even bothering to look at the information. However, Mary surprised everyone by making a bid for it. True, two million yuan wasn¡¯t a large amount, but no one was willing to take a risk on a piece of land that would only pay off after ten or twenty years. They believed it simply wasn¡¯t worth it. This was how it was at auctions. Those who were on Gwyn¡¯s level wouldn¡¯t care about this kind of land, and small companies wouldn¡¯t waste a single cent on it. Although many people didn¡¯t know Mary, they still had some doubts when they saw Gwyn beside her. Could it be that Gwyn asked her to bid? But why didn¡¯t Gwyn bid for it himself? Was it because he had scruples, or was there some other insider information? There were also people who wondered if Gwyn had gotten some insider information. What was so special about this piece of land? However, most people still thought Mary was just casually bidding, and no one competed with her. Bob watched all of this quietly because he was sitting a few rows behind Mary and couldn¡¯t see her expression clearly. However, he still had a vague feeling that something was not right. He wanted to bid as well, but he represented the company and could not participate in the auction casually. Although he had doubts, he could only give up. ¡°Congratulations to Miss Number 21 for bidding for Land No. 6! ¡± As the host hammered the hammer, Mary finally felt relieved. Her last move was to catch others off guard. If she was impatient at the beginning, someone might follow suit. Mary was elated that she had won the bid for only 2 million. Considering the future prosperity of the Hall Shopping Center and the escalating price of land, she couldn¡¯t help but feel thrilled. Gwyn sensed her excitement and gently squeezed her hand, and Mary held onto Gwyn¡¯s big hand in return. Mary looked at Gwyn with her eyes full of excitement and love. Bob had been observing Mary and Gwyn. When he saw the two of them looking at each other gently, he had an indescribable feeling. Seeing Mary get up and leave the venue, Bob hurriedly followed. Before Mary could reach the bathroom, she was stopped by Bob. Mary frowned and was a little unhappy. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°Mary, don¡¯t be like this. Are you still angry?¡± Bob¡¯s gentle face belied his manipulative nature as he spoke to Mary. ¡°Congratulations. Did you get the land you like? Two million is really a good deal!¡± Although Gwyn had indicated an interest in bidding on Number 6, Bob had initially dismissed the land as unworthy of bidding. However, Mary¡¯s bid had left him with a nagging sense of doubt, prompting him to seek clarification on his suspicions. Mary responded with a calm expression, ¡°Yes, Gwyn asked me to bid for land No. 6. I¡¯m happy that we got it at such a low cost.¡± ¡°Did Gwyn ask you to bid it?¡± Bob narrowed his eyes, trying to determine if Mary was telling the truth. Mary looked at him as if he was a fool and said, ¡°What else? Do you think I¡¯m crazy enough to buy a piece of land? If there¡¯s nothing else, move aside. I want to go to the bathroom.¡± Mary pushed Bob away and rolled her eyes at him before she left. Bob did not continue to pester Mary. He had already heard the answer he wanted to know. This was also the truth that he had always believed. Bob was not surprised that Mary could spend two million on things like jewelry or renting a yacht based on his understanding of her Although the Jones family had declined to the point where she was the only one left, Mary¡¯s life was more extravagant than that of ordinary nobles because of Gwyn. However, there were still many procedures to follow after bidding for a piece of land with two million yuan. Mary would not have the patience. Bob fell into deep thought as he considered what Julie had told him about Mary¡¯s supposed knowledge of the stock market from Gwyn. He began to contemplate the upcoming land auction in a month¡¯s time and wondered if Gwyn¡¯s inside information would lead to a significant increase in the value of the land being sold. ¡°Looks like my luck is really going to change.¡± Bob looked at Mary¡¯s back as she left and revealed a mysterious smile. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 31 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Mary had been in a good mood, especially when she thought about how she was about to scam Bob of his money. She felt that the first step of her revenge was finally about to begin. However, she did not expect her mood to be ruined by two women in the bathroom. The voices of the two women near the sink were particularly ear-piercing. ¡°Could it be that the Miller family is going to open a farm? They actually bid for land number 6?¡± ¡°I used to think Gwyn was some kind of business genius, but even I could tell that Number 6 won¡¯t have any future prospects. Yet, he allows his female companion to bid for it. But then again, Gwyn never brings a female companion with him. Could she be his fianc¨¦e?¡± ¡°How is that possible? If Gwyn is engaged, how could everyone not know? Looking at how she¡¯s dressed, she could be his plaything. Does she think she¡¯s the mistress of the Miller family? Hmph, I don¡¯t think she¡¯ll be happy for long. Gwyn must be blind.¡± The more Mary listened, the angrier she became. She pushed open the door of the cubicle, and the two women were shocked. Mary didn¡¯t know these two women, but since they were able to participate in the auction, they must be the young ladies or madams of some family. When one of the women saw that it was Mary, she was only surprised for a moment before she changed to a mocking tone. ¡°Has the quality of the auction stooped this low to allow just anyone to come in?¡± The other woman also had a look of contempt on her face. ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right. Gwyn¡¯s taste isn¡¯t that good either. What¡¯s so good about this kind of big-breasted brainless woman? He¡¯s really blind!¡± Then she turned to Mary. ¡°Bitch, what are you looking at? Do you think that just because Gwyn brought you to an auction, you¡¯re the mistress of the Miller family?¡± Slap! The woman covered her face. She couldn¡¯t believe that Mary dared to hit her. ¡°You! How dare you hit me?¡± After saying that, she was about to hit back, but Mary grabbed her hand. Mary smiled gently, but there was no warmth in her eyes. ¡°Who are you calling a bitch again? ¡± Mary twisted the woman¡¯s arm back, and the woman howled in pain. Her companions were also shocked by the scene in front of her. Other than being good at talking, none of these young ladies really had any combat strength. However, Mary had spent eight years in prison in her previous life. Although she had been tortured, she had gained a lot of combat experience. Other than being able to protect himself, it was not difficult to beat up the two delicate ladies. ¡°This is murder! Someone, please come quickly!¡± The other woman had already run out and shouted for help. She screamed loudly, causing the surrounding security guards and people at the auction to hear her. The word ¡°murder¡± echoed in the room, causing many people to quickly stand up in panic. Under such circumstances, everyone was still on tenterhooks. Although the host encouraged and comforted the crowd, most of the people below the stage still had terrified expressions on their faces. Gwyn looked at the empty seat beside him and suddenly had a bad feeling. He rushed out of the auction house. When he arrived at the bathroom, the scene in front of him shocked him. Mary stepped on a woman indifferently. Several security guards surrounded her, but no one dared to act rashly. Even if no one knew Mary, they could tell that she was not to be trifled with just by looking at her clothes. But as security guards, they couldn¡¯t just ignore them. They couldn¡¯t afford to offend anyone here. They could only surround Mary. The woman who had run away while shouting, yelled, ¡°Why haven¡¯t you apprehended this b * tch yet?! Are all of you dead?¡± Although the bodyguards took a step forward, they did not dare to approach Mary when they saw her cold expression. ¡°Damn it, where did this lunatic come from? You even dare to touch my daughter. I think you are asking for death!¡± A plump man squeezed out of the crowd, his bulging belly almost bursting his shirt as he glared at Mary with a fierce expression. Mary knew this person. What a coincidence. He was an executive of the Miller family¡¯s branch company. But before Mary could speak, Gwyn was already displeased. He said coldly, ¡°Who are you calling a lunatic?¡± The man was about to retort and defend his daughter, but he caught sight of Gwyn¡¯s cold and stern expression, causing him to swallow his words and remain silent. Gwyn ignored the man. He pushed the security guard aside and walked to the middle before hugging Mary into his arms. Gwyn deliberately raised her voice. ¡°Wife, are you alright? ¡± The crowd was taken aback upon hearing Gwyn refer to Mary with the term ¡®wife¡¯. They all felt that something was not right. ¡°Wife? Whose wife is she?¡± The man asked what everyone was thinking. Gwyn turned around and replied in a cold and indifferent tone, ¡°My wife, Mary. She is the Young Madam of the Miller family.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 32 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The manager of the auction also arrived at the scene at this time. The security office noticed something was wrong with the bathroom monitoring and notified him in time. The manager asked obsequiously, ¡°Mr. Gwyn, what happened here?¡± The manager didn¡¯t understand the situation, but he knew that Gwyn couldn¡¯t be offended. Furthermore, Gwyn¡¯s invitation clearly stated that he and his wife would be attending the meeting together. Now that he saw Gwyn hugging Mary, even if he was stupid, he knew who this woman was. The bodyguards at the side had already left. They knew what was going on. If they still stay at the scene at this time, wouldn¡¯t they be waiting to be fired? Gwyn hugged Mary tighter. ¡°Take us to the infirmary.¡± The woman who was knocked down by Mary also got up. Looking at Gwyn¡¯s charming side profile, she was a little dazed. Was he going to the infirmary for her? Unexpectedly, Gwyn¡¯s words were shocking. ¡°My wife stepped on something just now. I don¡¯t know if her foot is okay. I think we need to find a doctor to take a look.¡± Mary burst out laughing. She didn¡¯t expect this man to be so sarcastic. When she saw the woman beside her looking utterly shocked, Mary¡¯s shoulders shook even more because she was trying to hold back her laughter. Gwyn also felt that the person in his arms was in a better mood, and as a form of punishment, he pinched Mary¡¯s waist hard. As the turmoil settled down, the father and daughter were no longer among the people who returned to the venue. Mary thought Gwyn would explode on the spot, but he didn¡¯t even give the man a glance. Even though the man tried his best to please Mary and Gwyn, Gwyn didn¡¯t say a word to him. She didn¡¯t know that Gwyn had already planned it out. Perhaps the project in Africa was more suitable for this man. As the auction was coming to an end, the last Land, No. 12, finally appeared. Not only was this piece of land large, but it was also close to the central area. If it wasn¡¯t for the developer declaring bankruptcy, he believed that this piece of land wouldn¡¯t have been auctioned. Because Bob knew that Gwyn wanted to bid for this piece of land, he also joined the competition. It was a pity that Gwyn was so rich that he raised the price of the last piece of land to 700 million in one go. The other companies could only shrink back. Mary kept admiring in her heart. Indeed, he was her man. Gwyn¡¯s actions almost exclusively targeted the positions that would become hot in the next year. Mary knew that land number 6 was suitable to be bid on due to her past experience, but she didn¡¯t expect Gwyn to have such good foresight and accuracy with each step. After returning to the villa, Mary was still wondering how Gwyn knew that the land would definitely increase in value, but she was carried back to the bedroom by Gwyn. ¡°No, I can¡¯t! Not today! I¡¯m too tired!¡± Mary refused decisively. Recently, Gwyn had been obsessed with making love with her. If she continued doing this with him every day, she would be drained dry before she could take revenge. Gwyn placed her on the bed and looked at her deeply. Mary felt a little guilty and asked softly, ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°Why did you hit that woman?¡± Mary didn¡¯t expect Gwyn to care about this matter, and she felt even more guilty when she realized that she had beaten the woman badly and even kicked her a few times. Mary turned her head to look out the window, but Gwyn tilted her head back to make her look at him. In the end, Mary could only compromise. ¡°Yeah, she said you¡¯re stupid for allowing me to bid for Land No. 6.¡± Mary felt a bit disappointed as if she could never get the upper hand when facing Gwyn. Gwyn had thought of many possibilities, but he never expected it to be because of such a small matter. He couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°Just because of this?¡± Seeing him laughing happily, Mary was not happy at all, ¡°She was insulting my husband, so I definitely have to go out there to refute her. I can¡¯t let others defame you.¡± Gwyn didn¡¯t expect Mary to have such a reaction. However, when he saw her flushed face and angry expression, Gwyn¡¯s heart softened. He pressed her down on the bed and kissed her fiercely. Mary didn¡¯t react at first, but when she struggled, Gwyn didn¡¯t give her any chance. ¡°Stop, stop, Gwyn, you promised me¡­¡± Mary¡¯s voice was a little incoherent. ¡°Hmm,¡± Gwyn responded, sounding like a snort or a grunt, but he didn¡¯t give Mary any room for further questioning. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 33 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation When Mary woke up again, Gwyn didn¡¯t go straight to work like usual. Instead, he sat at the side and watched the news. Seeing that Mary had woken up, he smiled. ¡°Good Morning.¡± ¡°Humph!¡± Mary only left him with her back view. Gwyn rubbed his nose. It seemed that he had tormented her in bed too much last night, so she was completely ignoring him. Mary, who was lying on the bed, found that Gwyn did not move for a long time, so she slowly got up. Gwyn looked at her with a fawning expression. ¡°Do you need some warm milk? What do you want for breakfast?¡± Mary rolled her eyes at him. ¡°What are you doing at home instead of going to work? Why are you so free?¡± Gwyn raised an eyebrow at Mary¡¯s expression and handed her the tablet. It displayed a government document, but Mary couldn¡¯t understand it. ¡°The city needs further expansion, particularly in the city center. These few streets have already undergone expansion a few years ago. The price of Plot No. 12, which was auctioned yesterday, is likely to increase after today,¡± Gwyn patiently explained. Impressed with Gwyn¡¯s business acumen, Mary sighed. She then looked at him expectantly and asked, ¡°What about Land No. 1 and Land No. 6 which I bided?¡± Gwyn gently touched her head, ¡°It¡¯s not that simple, city construction requires money. And land prices are so high now.¡± Mary, who was still a bit excited, suddenly lost her spirit. But Gwyn still asked tentatively, ¡°So why did you insist on bidding for No. 6? What are your thoughts?¡± Gwyn had given serious consideration to recent events, as Mary had shown a significant change in her attitude and had begun to take an interest in business matters. Gwyn was especially sensitive to her persistence in wanting Land No. 6. He felt that something was wrong. Mary couldn¡¯t say that she had already lived through a previous life, understood planning and documents, and knew which areas would prosper in the coming years. However, she still gave her analysis, ¡°The south-eastern part of the city is almost fully populated now, and the most expensive land was sold there. The southwestern part also has a significant population, and if people continue to pour into the city in the next few years, it¡¯s likely that it will be fully occupied by next year. At that time, only the northwest and northeast areas will be available for development.¡± At first, Gwyn only wanted to see Mary¡¯s reaction, but after listening to her analysis, he realized that Mary wasn¡¯t acting on a whim. She did have her own ideas. ¡°The northeast is not easy to develop. Relatively speaking, the northwest is definitely better. And look here.¡± Mary searched the city map and showed it to Gwyn. ¡°The document also mentioned the need to expand a new road from here. If we construct a flyover from the southwest to the northwest, the northwest area will be more accessible to the city center. Additionally, if the government chooses to relocate the commercial center or implements other development plans, combined with the presence of developers in the southwest, it would be much more feasible to develop and build there than in the northeast.¡± Seeing Gwyn¡¯s surprised expression, Mary felt embarrassed and asked softly, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m wrong?¡± Gwyn kissed her on the cheek. ¡°My little Mary is a genius. Your analysis is absolutely correct.¡± Gwyn paced restlessly in the bedroom, feeling a surge of excitement. He had anticipated that the northwest would be the first to develop. The city had been expanding rapidly in recent years, and it was unrealistic for development to be confined only to the southeast. However, this was something that only experienced merchants could see. Even many merchants couldn¡¯t see it, but Mary did. Gwyn felt even more inspired, especially after considering Mary¡¯s insight about the intersection. He walked to the bed and kissed Mary hard. ¡°You¡¯re really my good wife! My lucky star!¡± Then, he grabbed his coat and phone and walked out. ¡°Hey! Where are you going?¡± Mary was completely stunned by his kiss and was a little confused. ¡°Honey, I¡¯m going to the company now. Come to the company to have lunch with me at noon! I love you!¡± Seeing Gwyn rush out like the wind, Mary was completely dumbfounded. Did her words just now stimulate Gwyn? If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 34 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Everything that Mary had said had come true. In less than a month, the government issued several documents, all of which were to build the Northwest region. The city was currently overpopulated. In order to connect the southwest and northwest, as well as the southeast and northwest regions, the government had already planned to build flyovers. Other than the road expansion that was planned previously, there were other construction plans. The central destination of the flyover happened to be located at Land No. 6. There were even similar construction plans around it. Mary¡¯s words reminded Gwyn that land prices were not the only important factor in the city¡¯s development. The government¡¯s request for expansion also meant the importance of construction projects. With road expansion, there were likely other development plans to be made. Gwyn worked overnights with his team to come up with a comprehensive construction design and plan and successfully won the government tender. Many companies were caught off guard by the government document, and even participated in bidding without proper design, naturally losing to Gwyn¡¯s well-prepared plan. In order to celebrate this success, Quintana prepared a sumptuous dinner. Although there was no banquet, it was more heart-warming to celebrate with his family. Even Gwyn¡¯s father, Grimm, who was usually stern, smiled at Mary. When Quintana heard that Gwyn was fully prepared because of Mary¡¯s reminder, she was extremely excited. ¡°Mary, you¡¯re the Miller family¡¯s angel! Oh my god, Mary, why are you so cute?¡± Although Grimm did not speak, he kept nodding. Mary, on the other hand, sat in her seat with a guilty conscience. She was still not confident and knew nothing about design and planning. However, she had memories of her previous life, so it was easy to make judgments in hindsight. No matter what the reason for buying the land was, everyone could see the result. Mary couldn¡¯t believe that her nonsense, combined with memories from her past life, had actually resulted in such a good outcome. While Gwyn and his family were celebrating their success, Bob was starting to feel uneasy. Since receiving the phone call, Bob¡¯s face had been gloomy. ¡°Are you saying that Gwyn has won the bid again? How is that possible? It¡¯s only been one or two weeks. What? Quickly send me their public materials.¡± Bob did not refuse to participate in the bidding, but the company was not prepared and believed that hastily bidding would only be a waste of energy, completely rejecting Bob¡¯s proposal. When he saw the materials, Bob¡¯s blood boiled. He didn¡¯t expect Gwyn to have such a thorough plan. Even Gwyn couldn¡¯t be this powerful in such a short time unless he could predict the future. Suddenly, Bob thought of what Mary had said. ¡°Gwyn wanted me to bid number six.¡± Bob¡¯s heart almost stopped. He quickly found the map and marked the location of Land No. 6. Bob gasped in shock! This was actually the central area of the new development plan, and this small plot of land worth 2 million now could probably not even be bought for 20 million! Bob refused to believe that Gwyn could predict the future, purchase land in the northwest, and have a well-prepared plan for the bidding process. The answer was obvious. Gwyn knew that the government would plan this way in the future, so he was prepared. When Julie came in with coffee, she saw the somewhat crazy Bob. She wanted to go forward and ask, but she heard Bob say, ¡°That¡¯s right, that must be the case! If it was the Miller family, it wouldn¡¯t be surprising. They must have heard the news from the government officials long ago. Otherwise, how could they be prepared?¡± Julie frowned. She could guess what Bob was talking about. Especially when she thought about how Mary¡¯s land was at the center of the new plan, Julie couldn¡¯t help but be jealous. Why was god being so unfair? It wasn¡¯t enough to give Mary a good background and beauty. Even her luck was so good! Bob mumbled to himself for a while before he noticed Julie coming in. He gently held Julie in his arms and spun her around a few times. Julie hugged his neck tightly, feeling a bit scared. Bob kissed her on the face and said, ¡°Darling, I¡¯m finally going to turn the tide! My opportunity has come!¡± Julie didn¡¯t know what he was talking about, but still smiled and said, ¡°Congratulations, my dear.¡± Unexpectedly, Bob looked at her with a burning gaze and said, ¡°So, go ask Mary out tomorrow. I want to see her. I have to see her tomorrow.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 35 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Dole was lying on the floor and was almost speechless, ¡°No, I can¡¯t go on. Ford, please spare me.¡± Mary wasn¡¯t doing any better and was also sitting on the floor, panting heavily. However, Ford¡¯s respectful expression from before had changed, and he spoke sternly, ¡°If both of you are fine with being kidnapped in the future, then keep resting. If not, then stand up now!¡± Dole lay on the ground in despair, refusing to get up. Mary was the one who suggested training, but she was also on the verge of breaking down. She had wanted to let Ford train her and Dole. After all, there were still many tough battles to fight in the future, and they could not be so weak. As her substitute, Dole naturally had to train with her. With the two of them improving their skills, it was naturally less dangerous. However, he did not expect Ford to be a stern drill sergeant. Not only did he have a strict training plan, but he also had daily physical training. He had trained Mary and Dole as if they were assassins from Agar. Mary looked at Ford pitifully, but Ford was completely unyielding. ¡± If you rest now, every minute you waste will put your enemies one minute ahead of you in the future. Get up! You only did 200 push-ups. Continue doing squats, hurry!¡± Just as Mary resigned herself to her fate and was about to get up, the phone rang. She heaved a sigh of relief. Finally, someone saved her. However, when she saw the caller ID, Mary couldn¡¯t be happy anymore. It was Julie again. However, when Mary thought of her plan, she quickly adjusted her breathing and picked up the phone. ¡°Honey, are you free today? I want to go shopping with you. We haven¡¯t gone shopping in a long time.¡± Julie¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°What¡¯s there to shop for? I¡¯ve been very busy recently.¡± Mary rolled her eyes secretly. In the past, every time Julie dragged her out to shop, she would always pay the bill. Julie would buy a bunch of clothes and bags, and sometimes even pick out two pieces of jewelry. Mary used to think that this was how good friends should be. If Julie liked it, she could just give it to her. After all, Julie was like a sister to her. Reflecting on the past, Mary realized how foolish she had been. Julie had only seen her as a source of free money, using it to her heart¡¯s content. In addition, Julie had even slept with the man that Mary had once been interested in. Julie said coquettishly, ¡°There are a lot of new bags. It wasn¡¯t easy for me to get them. Come with me. We haven¡¯t gone shopping together in a long time. ¡± Julie found it easy to manipulate Mary, whom she saw as gullible and wealthy. Mary would always give in to her if she said something nice, mentioned Bob or flattered her in any way. Today, Julie was not only asking Mary and Bob to meet, but she was also asking Mary to pay the bill. In order to marry Bob in the future, Julie had to always act like a rich lady, and Mary¡¯s existence was her stepping stone. So, this time, Julie also asked Mary out in advance. It was not exactly according to the time Bob had mentioned, but to get some benefits for herself. How could Mary not understand what she meant after being reborn? However, the government had already issued a document. It seemed that Julie was not looking for her just to buy things, so Mary agreed readily. ¡°Madam, I¡¯ll accompany you!¡± When Dole heard that Mary was going out, he immediately got up. Mary smiled. ¡°Sigh, how are you going to protect me with your physique? It¡¯s better to train at home with Ford.¡± Amidst Dole¡¯s wails, Mary walked away happily. When they arrived at the mall, Julie held Mary¡¯s hand intimately and took her to the counter as she spoke. The salesperson saw Mary and Julie and greeted them with a smile. She was already familiar with these two. ¡°Miss Julie, your reserved handbag has arrived, and my colleague has already retrieved it for you. However, we need to match it with other items. Please take a look and see if you want to choose anything else?¡± The salesperson had a professional smile on her face. Julie looked around with a hint of pride. She enjoyed the attention and envy of others. Mary, how about this scarf? It¡¯s simple yet complements my skin tone. These shoes are also nice. Oh my, this doll is so cute!¡± Julie picked out items one by one, and the nearby sales assistant became happier and happier. It seemed that they would complete half of their monthly sales target just with her purchases. The people around also cast curious glances, wondering who this young lady was and where she came from, to spend so extravagantly. After Julie finished selecting a bunch of items, the shop assistant informed her, ¡°Miss Julie, the items you¡¯ve chosen have been packed and the total comes to 388,000 yuan. Will you be paying by card?¡± Julie turned to Mary, who was still sitting on the sofa without any sign of movement. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 36 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Seeing that Mary did not move, Julie said awkwardly, ¡°Mary, don¡¯t you have anything you want to buy? I think there are a few new bags that suit you very well.¡± But Mary only glanced at the shelf and said, ¡°There¡¯s nothing I like. I¡¯m not buying.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t you like the bags in this store the most? Are you telling me you don¡¯t see anything you like? Do you want to take a look?¡± Julie was feeling a little anxious. Julie would definitely not be willing to spend hundreds of thousands on these items. Moreover, she did not have that much money. Julie had called Mary over to pay the bill, but Julie did not expect Mary to act so abnormally today. Mary did not move at all. ¡°I¡¯m not in the mood today. Let¡¯s go after you choose.¡± Mary urged impatiently. The shop assistant was a little embarrassed at the moment, as it was always Mary who paid with her card before. The shop assistant tentatively asked, ¡°Miss Mary, how would you like to pay? By card?¡± Mary looked at the shop assistant with a smile, ¡°Why should I pay for her shopping? Did I take anything from your store? What a joke.¡± The shop assistant was afraid of offending Mary, so she explained, ¡°Because you have always paid before, so¡­¡± Mary interrupted her directly and said, ¡°That won¡¯t be the case anymore. Whoever chooses the items will pay for them. Don¡¯t ask me next time, got it?¡± Not only was the shop assistant stunned, but Julie was also speechless with surprise. Seeing the gazes of the people around her turn from envy to disdain, Julie wished she could find a hole to hide in. Especially when she heard someone whisper, ¡°This woman can¡¯t be a prostitute, right? Has she been scamming her friend to pay for her?¡± Julie couldn¡¯t take it anymore. She gritted her teeth and said, ¡°I¡¯ll pay by card!¡± Then, she glared at Mary. She couldn¡¯t afford nearly 400,000 yuan, so she could only use Bob¡¯s credit card. Little did she know that more awkward situations were yet to come. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss Julie,¡± the shop assistant said apologetically. ¡°You don¡¯t have enough balance on this card.¡± Hearing this, Mary almost laughed out loud. Julie had followed Bob for so long, yet Julie couldn¡¯t even get 400,000 yuan from him. Mary had thought that this couple was all about true love, but it seems that their relationship wasn¡¯t as impressive as she had expected. Bob only talks about love and wouldn¡¯t give Julie a cent? Julie endured the awkwardness and said, ¡°Then, I only want the bag. I don¡¯t want anything else for now.¡± The shop assistant maintained a gentle demeanor, but her tone had turned slightly unfriendly. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but if the deposit is not enough, you won¡¯t be able to purchase this bag. It¡¯s a new model, and many customers have already made reservations. Why don¡¯t you¡­¡± Without waiting for the shop assistant to finish, Julie angrily pulled back her credit card and walked out of the store. Mary shrugged at the shop assistant and followed her out. Julie was very dissatisfied with Mary¡¯s behavior just now. She kept walking forward angrily, completely ignoring Mary. Usually, Mary would follow behind her at this time, but when Julie turned around, Mary had already walked towards the entrance of the mall. Julie had not completely lost her mind and hurriedly followed Mary. She certainly remembered why she had invited Mary out today. ¡°Darling, wait for me. Why did you leave without saying anything?¡± Julie looked a little panicked. If Bob knew that she had let Mary leave, she didn¡¯t know if she would still be alive when she returned. Mary looked confused. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say you wanted to go shopping with me? Since you don¡¯t have money to buy anything, what¡¯s there to shop for?¡± Julie was hit on the sore spot, but she did not dare to flare up. She could only coax Mary patiently, ¡°There are still a few more stores, maybe we¡¯ll find something suitable there. Let¡¯s go check them out.¡± However, Mary had a sarcastic look on her face as she said, ¡°Do you have enough money to buy from those other stores?¡± Julie really wanted to shake off Mary right away. Why did she always poke at her sore spots? However, when she thought of Bob¡¯s instructions, she suppressed her anger. ¡°Bob said that he wanted to see you today. You haven¡¯t seen Bob in a long time. Don¡¯t you miss him?¡± Hearing Bob¡¯s name, Mary finally smiled, and Julie heaved a sigh of relief. It seemed that Mary still cared about Bob. As long as she cared about Bob, everything would be easy. On the other hand, Mary was smiling, ¡°The fish is finally going to take the bait.¡± If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 37 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation In the restaurant on the top floor of the mall, Bob felt a little dazed when he saw Mary. For some reason, every time he saw Mary, he felt that she was getting more and more beautiful. Mary was no longer the delicate young lady she used to be. Instead, she had an indescribable cold and sexy temperament. Julie noticed how Bob looked at Mary, which filled her heart with hatred. However, when she remembered that Bob couldn¡¯t even get an erection, she looked at Mary and felt sorry for her. If one day something really did happen between Mary and Bob, she thought about making Mary experience the same pain she had felt. ¡°Mary, long time no see. You¡¯ve become much prettier.¡± Bob praised her generously. However, Mary¡¯s response was not as bashful as before. She replied with grace, ¡°Thank you, Bob. Happiness tends to make people more radiant.¡± Bob rubbed his hands at the thought of Land No. 6 that Mary had bought. He looked at Mary greedily and said, ¡°You¡¯re right. You really have great insight. Land No. 6 is now in high demand. I heard it was bought in your name, and it doesn¡¯t belong to Gwyn¡¯s company, is that true?¡± Bob had already inquired about the insider information, and Gwyn represented the company to participate in the auction, but Mary represented herself, so naturally, the No. 6 land was also under Mary¡¯s name. Bob¡¯s plan was simple: as long as he used some tricks, Mary would definitely give the land to him. ¡°That¡¯s right. That¡¯s why I¡¯m a rich woman now.¡± Mary had already guessed Bob¡¯s thoughts. She rolled her eyes at Bob. But Bob was only focused on the future profit, he did not notice that Mary¡¯s attitude towards him was not right at all. He continued to talk thoughtlessly, ¡°My dear, you don¡¯t really understand development. Your land is sandwiched between two other pieces of land, which makes it very difficult to develop. Besides, the area is too small, so you can¡¯t do much with it. You can¡¯t possibly use it for farming, can you?¡± ¡°The transportation in that area is inconvenient. Don¡¯t be fooled by the government¡¯s plans. It¡¯s possible that there won¡¯t be any progress for the next ten years. Why don¡¯t you give me the land instead? Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let you lose money. I¡¯ll offer you five million. You can make 3 million yuan just by selling it to me!¡± Mary¡¯s eyes widened, and she could no longer suppress her cold smile. Bob¡¯s plan was truly cunning. Even if Mary asked for 50 million or 100 million, there would still be people who would buy this land, let alone for 5 million. Bob actually thought that offering five million was a great favor to her. Julie had already noticed that Mary¡¯s mood was off. Even Julie knew the value of this piece of land. She didn¡¯t expect Bob to take Mary for a fool. Julie quickly tried to smooth things over, ¡°Mary, you¡¯re really lucky. This land has really appreciated in value. But you don¡¯t really know how to manage it. Why not hand it over to Bob? You know his status in the family. If he could get his hands on this land, he would surely gain the family¡¯s recognition. Don¡¯t you want what¡¯s best for Bob?¡± Mary looked at Julie in surprise. Indeed, Julie was smarter. Julie knew how to use personal relationships to influence her. In the past, Mary would have given this piece of land to Bob for free, let alone five million. She hoped that Bob would have the opportunity to take charge of the Wilson family in the future. However, she was no longer the Mary from her previous life. ¡°This land really didn¡¯t cost much,¡± she said indifferently. ¡°Maybe I¡¯m just lucky. What Bob said just now was quite correct.¡± Bob¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Darling, do you agree to sell the land to me?¡± Mary was a little confused. ¡°Sell it to you? No, no, you said that it¡¯s suitable for farming. I think it¡¯s not bad either. When I go back, I¡¯ll ask Gwyn about how to develop the land for farming. This is a good suggestion.¡± ¡°No! Absolutely not!¡± Bob immediately retorted. ¡°Do you know how precious that piece of land is now? When the flyover is built in the future, it will be the center of the center. If a business district is formed there ¡­ ¡± At this point, Bob realized that he had dug his own grave. He was just criticizing this piece of land a moment ago, but now he was contradicting himself. However, Mary didn¡¯t dwell on this problem. She was indifferent to how Bob acted after she saw through him. Seeing how agitated Bob was, Mary also felt that the time had come, so she said, ¡°My piece of land isn¡¯t very big, and Gwyn already has other plans for it. I can¡¯t go against his wishes. But Gwyn said that there will be another land auction soon, so you can bid on it then. And Gwyn also mentioned that the government¡­¡± Mary¡¯s words suddenly stopped, and she looked panicked as if she had said something wrong. But at that moment, Bob¡¯s heart truly skipped a beat. It seemed that Gwyn had insider information! If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 38 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What did Gwyn say?¡± Julie asked hurriedly. Mary was still nervous and waved her hands. ¡°No, no, he didn¡¯t say anything.¡± Then Mary stood up. ¡°I suddenly remembered that I have something else to do. I¡¯ll go back first. See you next time.¡± Before Julie and Bob could react, Mary had already fled. Seeing that Bob was thinking about something and did not get up to chase after Mary, Julie was a little anxious. ¡°Should we chase after her? Mary must know the inside story!¡± Bob shook his head. ¡°Gwyn must have told her not to tell us. Otherwise, why would Mary not tell us?¡± Bob was convinced that Mary still held affection for him and would prioritize his interests. Furthermore, the more Mary tried to conceal it, the stronger Bob¡¯s belief became that Gwyn was privy to inside information. Especially when he thought about Gwyn¡¯s successful project and the doubled growth of his several plots, he felt uncomfortable. As children from the same prominent family, he was constantly ostracized because he was a bastard. On the other hand, Gwyn was entrusted with everything by his family as the only son. If he also had such support, he might not necessarily be inferior to Gwyn. Didn¡¯t Gwyn use the information to predict some things? In the next few days, Mary didn¡¯t go out at all. Fortunately, because of what happened with Tracey, she and Gwyn moved to the new villa. The servants at the old mansion said that Julie went over almost every morning to find Mary. However, no one told her that Mary and the others were no longer in the villa. Mary¡¯s phone was bombarded with messages, so she had no choice but to turn it off. Bob had a tendency not to believe Mary when she was too nervous to convey her message. He was naturally suspicious, which was why he didn¡¯t blindly follow Gwyn¡¯s plan to take over Land No. 6. However, his cautious nature allowed him to rely more on his own judgment. Mary looked at her watch. It was already 11 p. m., but Gwyn was still in the study. She went over to take a look curiously. Mary was a little surprised when she saw the documents on Gwyn¡¯s desk. Gwyn was actually looking at the land for the next auction and even emphasized the No. 9 plot. This was the ¡®trap¡¯ that Mary wanted Bob to fall into. ¡°Gwen, you can¡¯t buy this land! Absolutely not!¡± Mary said anxiously, her tone approaching a command. Gwyn frowned and looked up. When she saw Mary¡¯s anxious gaze, Gwyn¡¯s eyes darkened. He knew that Mary and Bob had met, but he didn¡¯t know what they had said because the people following them were too far away. Now that he saw Mary in such a hurry, could it be that Bob wanted to bid for this piece of land as well? Was Mary directing him to pave the way for Bob? However, Mary was very anxious. She could not let Gwyn buy this piece of land. The land¡¯s location seemed favorable, particularly with the opening of the northwest region, causing the land value in the area to rise. However, it wouldn¡¯t take long before the land became a complete wasteland. Only the land being auctioned belonged to a company, whereas the large areas of land on both sides belonged to the country. In the near future, both sides planned to become a garbage dump and a cemetery. Land No. 9 was then considered a ¡®Prosperity Land¡¯! Mary recalled that in her previous life, the company she invested in went bankrupt due to this land, and it was going to happen soon. Seeing Gwyn¡¯s expression, Mary knew that he had misunderstood again. But she really didn¡¯t know how to tell Gwyn about the situation of this land. She couldn¡¯t possibly say that she could predict the future, right? ¡°Gwyn, listen to me. This piece of land is really unsuitable. You have to believe me. Whoever buys it will definitely be unlucky!¡± Mary really didn¡¯t know how to explain. She could only think of acting coquettishly. Anyway, she definitely couldn¡¯t let Gwyn¡¯s family buy this piece of land. Gwyn was a little hesitant. Mary did not seem to be lying, but this piece of land was indeed worth investing in. The plot was situated in the northwest region, which, despite being a little far from the city center, was expected to appreciate in value as the area was developed. Furthermore, the location was ideal for constructing upscale villas. Gwyn already had plans to continue developing it, but she didn¡¯t expect Mary to be so against it. Gwyn rubbed her aching temples. ¡°Mary, I need an explanation. Why can¡¯t it be here?¡± As expected, whatever Mary was worried about came. Ultimately, Mary decided to put all her trust in one source. ¡°I had a dream. The gods told me that the feng shui of this land is bad. Whoever buys it will definitely be in big trouble!¡± Mary comforted herself with a tinge of guilt. Since she was given a second chance in life, she knew what happened in her previous life. She believed that this could be considered a revelation from God. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 39 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After hearing Mary¡¯s explanation, Gwyn didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry. However, seeing her serious expression, Gwyn was convinced. After all, there was plenty of land that could be developed, not just in this area. Gwyn put her arms around Mary¡¯s waist and said, ¡°Alright, I understand. Since you received a revelation from God, we¡¯ll take this piece of land off our list.¡± ¡°No!¡± Mary immediately protested. Gwyn had already lost her patience with Mary¡¯s repeated objections. ¡°What is it now?¡± Mary was speechless for a moment. She thought for a moment and said, ¡°You submit your intention and say that you are very optimistic about this piece of land. It will definitely rise crazily in the future. However, during the auction, we will not bid for it.¡± Mary had finally set up such a big trap, just waiting for Bob to fall into it. If Gwyn did not have an eye for this land, how would Bob fall for it? ¡°So, what are you scheming this time again?¡± Gwyn asked helplessly. Mary, on the other hand, acted coquettishly and kissed Gwyn on the cheek. Well, just trust me for once. Just do as I say, okay? ¡± Mary kept shaking Gwyn¡¯s neck and kissing her from time to time. Gwyn finally compromised under Mary¡¯s attack. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± After dealing with Gwyn, Mary was finally willing to meet Julie. Julie¡¯s excitement was palpable when she saw Mary; she was on the brink of tears. If Mary hadn¡¯t shown up, Bob would have tormented her to the point of no return. ¡°Mary, my dear, why haven¡¯t we seen each other lately? I¡¯ve been so worried! Is everything okay with you?¡± Julie¡¯s words were genuine, and Mary could see a rare expression of concern on her face. Indeed, if Mary didn¡¯t show up, where could Julie go to gather more information? Mary, on the other hand, acted as if nothing had happened. ¡°Gwyn has been having meetings at home recently. He asked me to go out for a few days to prepare for the next auction.¡± ¡°So, did he tell you any insider information?¡± Julie¡¯s eyes lit up when she heard about the auction. ¡°Last time, you mentioned that Gwyn had told you which piece of land would increase in value, is that true?¡± Mary couldn¡¯t help but smile. Julie was really impatient, and wouldn¡¯t spend time asking Mary indirectly. But Mary still looked hesitant and felt it was difficult to speak up. ¡°But Gwyn told me not to disclose it, otherwise it would be detrimental to his company.¡± Seeing Mary¡¯s expression, Julie understood what was going on. Sure enough, Mary knew something. ¡°Mary, dear, don¡¯t you want to help Bob? He¡¯s been suppressed by his brothers to the point where he could only be a small manager. If he could succeed this time, no one in the Wilson family would look down on him. Do you really want Bob to be like this forever?¡± Thinking of Bob¡¯s situation, Julie¡¯s words actually sounded sincere. Wouldn¡¯t all the time and effort that Julie had invested in Bob be wasted if he didn¡¯t establish himself in the Wilson family? Mary also lowered her head and thought for a while, then slowly nodded. Julie returned to Bob¡¯s apartment and immediately told him the news she had found out today. ¡°That¡¯s great! Just as I thought, there¡¯s indeed an issue with this piece of land.¡± Bob was so excited that he felt his hair stand on end. On both sides of this piece of land are national land. Once they are developed, this piece of land in the middle will also rise in value. The most important thing is that currently, this piece of land is slightly remote, so the price should not be too high. And Bob also really likes this piece of land. As Mary said, if Gwyn could think of building a high-end villa area, then Bob could think of it too. ¡°A high-end villa area is different from other projects. It not only increases the company¡¯s profits but also allows us to connect with many powerful people,¡± Bob thought to himself, feeling as if he had already succeeded. ¡°But Mary said that many companies would definitely also be interested in this land, and the price might rise,¡± Julie said worriedly. Mary did indeed ¡®repeat¡¯ Gwyn¡¯s words to Julie with seriousness, indicating that if the northwest area was developed now, the land price would definitely rise. Other companies were not foolish, and the land itself could be worth tens of millions, with the auction price potentially reaching billions. Although Julie didn¡¯t understand these things, she trusted Gwyn¡¯s judgment. Bob, on the other hand, was not worried. He believed he had a pathway to acquire the land and was determined to do so no matter the cost. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible. Chapter 40 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation However, things didn¡¯t go as smoothly as Bob had imagined. After the company evaluated the land, they only gave him a budget of 30 million. When Bob heard this, he almost flipped the table on the spot. It should be noted that the starting price alone could be tens of millions, let alone the fact that land prices in the northwest region had been skyrocketing. However, Bob¡¯s words didn¡¯t hold much weight as his brothers didn¡¯t care about this matter and he didn¡¯t have enough money to bid for it. Even if he sold all of his stock holdings, it probably wouldn¡¯t be sufficient. Additionally, he didn¡¯t really want to sell them. With the stock prices skyrocketing and money coming in every day, it would be foolish to sell them now. Feeling depressed, Bob went to the bar to get drunk. He always felt like he was unlucky. If he wasn¡¯t an illegitimate child like Gwyn, he could surpass his brothers even if his family only gave him a few resources. Just as Bob had a few drinks and his consciousness was a little blurry, he heard the conversation at the next table. A seductive woman clung to the man next to her and repeatedly asked, ¡°Did Mr. Gwyn really say that there will be government planning around No. 9? Don¡¯t lie to me.¡± The man playfully lifted the woman¡¯s chin and replied, ¡°Baby, how could I lie to you? Although it wasn¡¯t Mr. Gwyn who said it himself, I saw a document on his desk with a strong emphasis on No. 9. Do you think the value won¡¯t go up?¡± Bob was already alert when he heard the words ¡®Gwyn¡¯ and ¡®No. 9¡¯. No. 9 was the piece of land that Mary had mentioned. He glanced at the woman again, but he didn¡¯t recognize her. However, the man next to her was unforgettable. Wasn¡¯t he Ford, the person who had previously tortured him? Bob¡¯s blood instantly surged, and he wanted to settle the score with Ford. However, the woman continued, ¡°I heard that the Smith family seems to have their eyes on this piece of land. As expected, big bosses like them are well-informed¡­¡± Bob didn¡¯t hear the woman¡¯s last words clearly, but when he heard the word ¡®Smith¡¯, he gulped. He was even more certain that No. 9 was the most valuable. The Smith family was considered a big shot in real estate. If they and Gwyn both had high hopes for Number 9, there was no doubt about its value. Bob slammed the table hard. ¡°Damn it!¡± Even if he knew the inside story, he did not have the money. How could he compete with Gwyn and the Smith family? At this moment, a big-bellied man with tattoos on his arms and neck entered Bob¡¯s sight. Bob suddenly laughed, thinking that the money had come. There¡¯s always a way out. Mary, who received the news from Dole, also laughed happily. The fish had taken the bait, and it was just a matter of time to reel it in. Returning to the auction, no one showed any disrespect towards Mary anymore. After the previous incident, particularly when they learned that Gwyn had exiled the families of those who had conflicts with Mary to Africa, everyone had come to a consensus ¨C ¡°Do not mess with Mary.¡± When Mary saw Bob nod confidently at her, she almost laughed out loud. She held Gwyn¡¯s arm tightly, her shoulders shaking. Gwyn also saw Bob looking over. He looked at Mary, but Gwyn wasn¡¯t angry. Mary always behaved like this when she was about to succeed in her evil deeds. She just didn¡¯t know who was going to be the unlucky one today. Gwyn whispered in Mary¡¯s ear, ¡°So, did my wife¡¯s plan succeed?¡± Mary acted like a boss and replied earnestly, ¡°It¡¯ll depend on your performance later. Don¡¯t disappoint me!¡± After saying that, she patted Gwyn¡¯s shoulder, and Gwyn couldn¡¯t help but laugh. The auction finally began. Bob didn¡¯t make a move and only stared at the Smith Company and Gwyn. Gwyn had bid on two pieces of land in the middle, but he didn¡¯t bid anymore. Gwyn was well aware that the company¡¯s resources were limited, and even if the land had potential for profit, it couldn¡¯t compromise the current operations. To Bob, Gwyn¡¯s decision to not bid further must have been solely for the purpose of acquiring No. 9, especially since even Smith¡¯s company had stopped bidding. After a prolonged wait, the auction for No. 9 finally commenced. If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know via our discord so we can fix it as soon as possible.