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CHAPTERS 1081 - 1085
CHAPTER 1081
The original novel had many fans, and the novel’s author was the screenwriter for the adapted film. A famous director came on board and many talented and good-looking actors and actresses were involved in the movie too. Even during its production period, the movie had garnered a lot of attention.
Silvia was a huge fan of the original novel. During the early phase of the production of the film, she even visited the production site with her friends. Before the movie was released, she watched the trailer many times and any videos related to it, including the behind the scenes footage. She even promoted the movie to her friends and family. She was a big fan and was extremely excited for its release.
Since she liked it so much, Felix had bought two tickets online a few days before the movie was released. He invited her to go to the premiere on the midnight of August 8th.
They grew up together and Silvia secretly had a crush on him. Since he invited her to watch a movie together, of course, she agreed almost immediately.
The weather was good that day, but it suddenly rained at night. Silvia rode the subway on that day without an umbrella so she was drenched in rain. Obviously, she knew she couldn’t meet him looking like that. When she arrived at the entrance of the cinema, she sent Felix a text message, saying that she needed to rush her thesis and that she could not attend the premiere.
Soon, she received his reply, “It’s okay. The thesis is more important. We can watch it again next time. If there is anything you need help with, please tell me.”
Reading the text he sent, Silvia was very sad. She knew that she should not lie to him, but it was too late for regrets now as she had already sent the message. She couldn’t just appear in front of him and have her “lie” exposed. This would leave a bad impression, After thinking for a while, Silvia went to a nearby cafe and sat at a place where she could see the entrance of the cinema. She sat there quietly.
When the movie was over, she saw Felix coming out looking disappointed. She knew that she must be the cause of his disappointment. Many couples were holding hands around him. He was the only one walking alone out of the cinema.
She couldn’t bear to see him being sad. When she saw him walking out alone sadly, she didn’t care about her appearance anymore. She rushed out and stood in front of him.
When he saw her, his eyes widened and lit up. Silvia would never forget that look. Surprise!
She pulled an exaggerated face at him and said, “Brother Felix, are you happy? Are you surprised?” Silvia stuck out her tongue and whispered, “It’s raining, so I got wet”
Felix saw how drenched she was and asked sternly, “Why are your clothes wet?”
He took off his T-shirt and handed it to her. “Please change to this. I’ll take you home after you do.”
She smiled stupidly and said, “Okay.”
So, that night, she had missed the premiere. The next day, he bought tickets online and watched the movie with her again. He had always cared so much for her and had always been there for her since they were children. However, he suddenly disappeared from her life during the best years of their lives, and she could no longer find him.
Silvia’s heart would ache at the thought of him. Suddenly, she burst into tears. Then, a large hand reached over and switched off the screen. Silvia’s eyes were still full of tears, but she could sense that Andrew approached her. “What are you trying to do?”
He handed her a piece of tissue and said, " Wipe off your tears. In this world, nothing can be solved by crying.”
“It’s none of your business!” Silvia grabbed the tissue and wiped her tears. Then, she glared at him. Such a meddlesome person, what did he know?
Andrew didn’t know why Silvia cried. He didn’t know what she was afraid of. He didn’t know what she liked, but he had become her legal husband nonetheless. Meanwhile, the happy boy who knew Silvia deeply, understood her profoundly, and cared about her unconditionally completely disappeared from her life. The more she thought about it, the more she questioned her life.
At this moment, the senior flight attendant personally brought a meal and said politely, “Madam, we will be flying for 8 hours in the air. The flight is very long. This is the meal we prepared for you. we hope you like it. If you need anything more, please let us know.”
“Oh, thank you!” Silvia thanked her. Slowly, she realized that no one else was offered the food. “Is this specially prepared for me? Because of that matter just now?"
The senior flight attendant glanced at Andrew quietly. He did not tell her that he had specially ordered someone to prepare it for her. The flight attendant did not want to expose anything, so she just played along. “Yes. We hope that it would calm your anger.”
Silvia was angry but she was angry at Andrew's accusations, not because of the flight attendant. She smiled and said, “I’m not angry at all. I’m sorry for the trouble.”
The senior flight attendant answered politely. “It’s our priority to serve our passengers.”
Silvia smiled and did not continue to speak. She turned to Andrew and asked, “It looks good. Do you want some?”
“No." He had breakfast in the morning, but she didn’t. He asked someone to prepare it for her before he got on the plane.
“If you don’t eat it, then I will enjoy it on my own. " Needless to say, she was really hungry. She got the meal at the right time.
In the past, Silvia had always thought that meals on flights were never tasty. However, presently, the food tasted good. Maybe, the cabin crew was worried that she was going to cause a scene again and gave extra attention to her.
After eating, Silvia did not pay attention to her image at all. She stretched her body and burped in front of Andrew comfortably. “I’m full. Please ask the flight attendant to take these things away later. I am going to take a nap”
She adjusted the height of the chair, picked up the thin blanket to cover her body, and fell asleep.
She fell into a deep sleep really quickly. She even snored, completely ignoring the man sitting next to her.
She might have ignored him, but his eyes did not look away even after she had fallen asleep. He didn’t move his gaze for more than half an hour, and his mind was unfathomable.
Silvia had slept in the same position for a long time and got too tired. She adjusted her sleeping position slightly and continued to sleep. but when she turned the blanket on her body slipped down
Andrew reacted quickly. When the blanket fell, he grabbed it and covered her with it.
Perhaps because she didn’t sleep well in the seat, Silvia couldn’t find a comfortable position to sleep. She tossed and turned several times in her sleep, and the blanket fell down every time. She had been sleeping throughout the flight. She didn’t know that Andrew would put the blanket back on her every time her blanket fell off.
She didn’t know that she moved around so much when she was asleep. She slapped Andrew accidentally across his face, which made him grit through his teeth and he wanted to strangle her to death.
If he wasn’t sure that she was dead asleep, Andrew would even suspect that she was pretending to be asleep, and her purpose was to seek revenge on him. “Brother Felix.” In the dream, she suddenly muttered a name, which caught Andrew's attention and he did not look calm anymore.
Andrew's face darkened. He warned her in a deep voice, “Silvia, don’t you dare say his name again.” As if she was responding to Andrew, Silvia called out again, “Brother Felix…
CHAPTER 1082
“How dare you.. " Andrew wanted to use something to shut her mouth. After looking around, he couldn’t find anything. When she was about to speak it out loud again, Andrew lowered his head and kissed her instantaneously.
Her lips were soft and tasted a little sweet. Andrew initially only wanted to cover her mouth, but after tasting her lips, he lost control for a moment and couldn’t stop himself from kissing her deeply.
Silvia was very calm in her sleep, unlike how she behaved when she was awake. She even kissed him back subconsciously. She was so gentle and cute that she looked like an adorable little lamb.
Not only did she look gentle and cute, but she also looked so approachable and lovable. She had such bouncy cheeks that made Andrew feel like taking a bite on them. He approached her cheeks. He pecked on her cheek gently and slowly.
Although she was asleep, Silvia was not satisfied. She tried her best to get closer to him, hoping that he could give her more. Andrew's lips moved downwards and pressed against her lips again, kissing her gently.
Silvia reciprocated his affections. He did not expect that a kiss could turn out like this, so gentle yet so addictive. Both of them were so immersed in each other, like they were the only beings in this universe. Andrew enjoyed the kiss and was unwilling to stop. He only let go of her when he felt that she was almost suffocated by his kiss.
Looking at her red and swollen lips, he had an unprecedented sense of conquest. He liked seeing her like this. Usually, she was like a ferocious wild cat, but now, she was resting quietly in his arms like a defenseless kitten.
Silvia was lying in Andrew's arms and she looked relaxed and content. She lay close to him, as if he was her safe haven. This scene gave him a strong urge to be her protector. He wanted to take her under his wing and protect her.
Unexpectedly, while he was deep in his fantasy, her beautiful lips called out the name of another man again, “Brother Felix.”
Andrew's expression darkened instantaneously. He looked frightening. This damned woman!”
He was a prideful man. It did not matter if he had true feelings for her, he could not stand the thought of her thinking about other men while being in his arms.
He reached out his hand to press against her lips instinctively, not allowing her to speak again. He didn’t want to hear the name from her mouth, despite the man not having such an intimate relationship with her before.
However, in her dreams, Silvia appeared to have let her guard and fear down. She thought about him deeply and appeared so comfortable in his embrace.
Suddenly, she moved Andrew's hand to her face. “Brother Felix, I like the way you kissed me earlier."
She had been waiting for a long time. In the past he only kissed her on the forehead usually. He did kiss her lips once but it was only a gentle peck. However, what happened earlier was the first time that she felt such a powerful, possessive, and deep kiss.
Perhaps she had a wild spirit deep down. When she felt such a sensual kiss, she did not think of running away or being shy. She just wanted to be her true self as she expressed her affection and enjoyed this kiss.
Andrew was extremely triggered by her words. His self-worth took a hit. He squinted his eyes at her, as if he was going to devour her out of anger.
This damn woman!
They had registered for marriage and he had taken care of her. However, she was thinking of another man. How could he not be angry?
Andrew stared at Silvia angrily. The thought of her having a tryst with her beloved man in her dreams made him angry. He pinched her nose to wake her up. Silvia was still deep in her dreams when Andrew pinched her nose.
Suddenly, she struggled to breathe and woke up. She didn’t know where she was for a while. She blinked her big bright eyes and asked, “Who are you? Who am I? Where am I?"
Andrew gritted his teeth and told her, “You are flying in the sky!”
Silvia nodded stupidly. “Oh. Are you flying too?”
This silly woman!
As long as Silvia didn’t think of other men, Andrew couldn’t care less about her. He closed his eyes to rest. Not long after, she fell asleep again. She had no idea that she had provoked him just a moment ago.
What annoyed Andrew after was how Silvia could not stay still when she slept. She turned over and clung onto him, holding him tight like a koala bear. Instinctively, he wanted to push her away but he did not do so. He patted her back gently, pulling her into his arms as she snuggled in his chest.
After flying for nearly eight hours, the plane arrived at their destination. They were heading to an international metropolis, Jiangbei!
Due to the time difference, although they set off at noon in Madison City, it was also noon when they arrived in Jiangbei. The blazing sun was hanging high in the sky.
Silvia didn’t like traveling in the summer because the weather was too hot in most parts of the world.
On such a hot day, Silvia couldn’t wait to jump in a pool to calm herself down. She really wanted to stay in the pool for a few hours until she was satisfied.
As she saw how bright it was outside the plane, Silvia could imagine the heatwave even though she was still enjoying the cold air in the plane.
The plane didn’t stop at the terminal directly. They had to take a bus to the terminal building. When they got off the plane and got onto the bus, they had to take a short walk.
Silvia was so annoyed at how hot it was. “Young Master Carter, aren’t you afraid of the heat?" Andrew ignored her and walked quickly to the bus, leaving her far behind.
Andrew sat in the first row of the bus. He did not speak a word since he got off the plane, and he kept thinking about the Carter family.
This time, it was the first time he returned to Jiangbei since he left the Carter family three years ago. Returning to the city where he had been adopted and raised, he had a lot going through his mind.
Andrew knew that the Carters had respected his decisions and did not look for him on the surface. However, as long as Andrew stepped into Jiangbei, even if they didn’t look for him, the news of his return would have reached them.
Therefore, Andrew returned using a fake identity. He tried to keep a low profile. He got on a regular commercial flight and went through customs like an ordinary passenger. He did not arrange for any special treatments.
Before he was ready to face the Carter family, he didn’t intend to meet them yet. He didn’t intend to let them know about his current situation.
“I’m going to the bathroom. Wait for me at the baggage claims." When the bus arrived at the terminal building, Silvia got out of the bus in a hurry and walked to the nearest bathroom. She didn’t notice that Andrew didn’t hear what she said at all.
CHAPTER 1083
Andrew was immersed in his own thoughts and kept moving forward. When he came to his senses, the person beside him had already disappeared. He looked around but he couldn’t find Silvia.
Andrew thought about how stupid and gullible Silvia was. Her passport was with him, and she didn’t have any money with her. Did she think she could escape? Andrew picked up his mobile phone and called Silvia. He realized that her mobile phone was also in his bag. “This silly woman, she’d better run far away. If I caught her, I would skin her alive.”
………..
Silvia had been holding her urine in for nearly an hour. She felt so happy when being able to use the washroom. She was suffering, and now she felt relieved.
Silvia zipped up her pants and was about to open the toilet door when she heard a familiar voice talking on the phone. " I have so many doubts about that man. I gave him a card with my number on it, but he asked me to apologize to his wife. It’s my first time giving out my card. How could I be so unlucky to meet such a scumbag?”
This familiar voice was no longer gentle and sweet but sounded a little harsh. "I saw that he was good-looking and seemed kind and sweet. I just gave him a card, but he asked my superiors to fire me because his wife was unhappy. A man who was afraid of his wife, despite having good looks, what else could he achieve in life? B*stard! Scum! I curse that he would suffer from erectile dysfunction, and that he can’t sleep with any woman in his life.”
It was the flight attendant, Audrey. The person at the other end of the phone was probably comforting her. Silvia then heard Audrey say, “Well, well, you are right. Maybe the man was indeed sexually dysfunctional. Or maybe he doesn’t like women at all. The woman beside him is just a cover-up, that’s why he obeyed her."
It was probably Audrey’s first time encountering such a situation. She was so angry that Silvia could feel her anger through the toilet door.
Silvia sighed. Audrey was a staff member in the service industry who had been professionally trained. How could she talk this way when she was still in the airport? It would mean big trouble if she received another complaint.
Silvia had never done much good in her life, but this time, she wanted to be a good person and help Audrey. She opened the door and came out. When Audrey saw her at a glance, she appeared to be at a loss. “You, what are you doing here? Are you eavesdropping on me?”
Silvia responded calmly, “Miss Audrey, this is a public space. You were talking so loudly on the phone. Do I need to eavesdrop on you? You were simply allowing me to listen to your conversation.”
Overwhelmed by anger, Audrey stammered, “You… You…"
Silvia continued to speak while washing her hands, “You should act smarter when you’re talking bad about someone. If the person you’re talking bad about was in the toilet aren’t you going to get a complaint again?"
Although Silvia was the main reason Audrey was dismissed from her post, Audrey thought that what she said was quite reasonable.
Audrey had been so angry that she didn’t pay attention to her surroundings. Hence, she had bumped into the culprit who had caused her trouble!
If this petty woman complained about Audrey again, she would most definitely never be able to work in the industry again.
Silvia felt happy deep down as she heard how others spoke badly about Andrew. When she was happy, she couldn’t hide her smile, which made Audrey angrier. “What are you laughing at? Do you think it’s fun making a fool of me?”
Silvia shrugged. “If I said that I was laughing because I thought you were cursing him well, would you believe it?"
Audrey had an impulse to tear up the woman in front of her. Silvia looked pure and lovely, but every word she said was infuriating,
“Don’t glare at me." Silvia explained to Audrey patiently. “In fact, we are not a couple. The reason why he was messing with you was because he wanted to frame me, so you would hate me. He just wanted to make life hard for me."
“Why would he do that?’" Audrey was the victim. Naturally, she wanted to understand the matter. Maybe, she could persuade the senior flight attendant to reconsider her dismissal.
“Why? A person like him needs no reason for his actions. He just does whatever he likes.” The more Silvia said, the angrier Audrey became. “Look, you gave him your card today. It’s okay if he doesn’t accept your offer, but he embarrassed you and cost you your job. Don’t you think he’s twisted?”
What was even more twisted was that Andrew had turned the situation around and blamed it on Silvia! Audrey agreed with what Silvia said. She changed her mind about being mad.with Silvia.
Audrey nodded as she answered, “Yes, he is twisted. He could have just kept quiet, but he made me lose my job.”
“However, he has a rich father and he’s indeed handsome. That’s why he’s so arrogant.” Silvia walked toward Audrey and whispered, “Do you still want to date him? If you want, I’ll give his phone number to you.”
Audrey gritted her teeth and said, “Pooh! I don’t want a b*stard like him even if you gave him to me. However, I’d like to ask him out on a date.”
It was the first time that Audrey had taken interest in a male passenger. She gave her name card like how her colleagues did for the first time, but she got rejected and had a complaint filed against her. She felt so discontent.
Silvia was puzzled. “Why?”
Audrey said harshly, “I will get him and then dump him later. Only in this way would my anger be vented!”
“This is a good idea! A twisted man like him needs to be punished!” Silvia clapped her hands excitedly.
Silvia and Audrey spoke like they were best friends. They planned on creating an alliance together just to punish evil men.
Silvia added, “Many rich kids like him would act so playfully and arrogantly. They won’t be interested in women who are easily attainable. If you want him to be interested in you, you need to keep your distance and make him itch. Then, it would be easy to approach him.”
Audrey rolled her eyes at Silvia. “Do you think I need you to teach me this old fashioned trick? Let me tell you this, many men have fallen for my charm over the years. It’s just that I have high standards and did not fancy any of them."
Silvia reminded Audrey of her reality, “But you failed today."
When she thought of this, Audrey was angry again. “Stop talking. Give me his phone number. I know what to do next.”
" I like how bold you are." Silvia gave Audrey Andrew's phone number happily. When Audrey left, Silvia gave her a little tip, “He is unpredictable. You have to pay attention to every step he makes. If you can’t get him, just beat him up badly!"
Silvia fantasized when Audrey could snatch Andrew away from her. Then, Silvia would be free. After Silvia left, Audrey picked up her mobile phone and sent a message to Andrew immediately. “Honey, in half an hour, meet me in BIGO Cafe at No. 88. Peace Road. See you!”
CHAPTER 1084
Andrew was about to contact the airport staff to search for Silvia when his mobile phone rang. He noticed that he received a text message from a strange number. When he read the text, he instinctively thought that Silvia was playing hide and seek with him.
“You want to play, I’ll play along." Andrew did not continue to look for her in the airport. He came out of the airport building, took a taxi and went straight to BIGO Cafe at No. 88, Peace Road.
Silvia followed the signboards and came to the baggage claims area. The belt was still turning around, but there were only a few people left. Most of the baggage has been taken away.
She looked around and did not see Andrew. She guessed that he might have gone to the washroom, so Silvia found a seat and sat down to wait for him. However, ten minutes had passed. Soon, half an hour had passed, and she still did not see Andrew. Only then did Silvia realize that he might have left her behind, all alone.
However, she still did not give up and went to the information counter to broadcast a message to find him. After half an hour, she still couldn’t find him. Silvia was disappointed.
She knew that Andrew must have planned for this to happen. He brought her out and left her at the airport. He probably wanted to starve her to death. She would not let him get what he wanted.
She would live well and give him a great shock!
Silvia went out of the airport angrily. She wanted to take a taxi, but her mobile phone was not with her, and she didn’t have a penny in her pocket.
Some private drivers offered her a ride because she was a pretty girl, but she didn’t dare to take up the offer. She was in an unfamiliar place. It was possible that she might be kidnapped.
Silvia walked to the bus station and planned to take the bus to the downtown area. Unexpectedly, it was not cheap to ride the bus. It cost at least 20 dollars.
Silvia looked around and wanted to ask for some money from anyone who seemed kind, but everyone seemed to be looking at her as if she was a thief.
At times like this, although beautiful women had more advantages, only people with ulterior motives would help them out. Otherwise, no one would care about her.
Silvia realized that begging for money did not work anymore, so she needed to try something else.
The airport seemed to be bustling. It was reasonable to say that it would be quite easy to find a job here, but she had to figure out how. Silvia observed around and decided to help out at the fast food restaurant that had a large number of customers. However, the management wanted to see a health certificate even for temporary staff members.
After a few unsuccessful attempts, Silvia finally got a dishwashing job in one of the restaurants. She could earn 15 dollars an hour. If she worked for two hours, she would have 30 dollars. That would be enough for her to go to the city by bus.
"Andrew Carter, you bastard. If I ever see you again. I will tear you apart!” Silvia thought furiously in her heart.
……….
After three whole years, this was the first time that Andrew had returned to the Jiangbei despite it being the place he was so familiar with. The airport didn’t change much, and the roads in the city didn’t change much either. The high-rise buildings on both sides of the road still looked the same. It was still the city he was familiar with.
As he looked around him, he seemed to see familiar figures in front of him. His grandparents, parents, and siblings. They were all his closest relatives, the ones he could not let go of in his heart.
He knew that they were living well at present, and he also knew that they were looking forward to his return. But he couldn’t go back. He couldn’t bear to watch the woman of his dreams marry someone else.
If he didn’t hide far away, he worried that he might do something he would regret. It was very likely that he had already caused a mistake.
Just as he was immersed in his memories, the taxi arrived at the destination, and the driver reminded him to get off.
After paying the fare and getting off the car, Andrew looked up and saw the eye-catching sign of BIGO cafe at a glance. It was on the sixth floor of a tall building by the road.
Andrew walked into the building, took the elevator, and went straight to the sixth floor.
“Welcome!” The waiter approached him enthusiastically. When he saw the person in front of him clearly, his eyes lit up. “Sir, table for one?”
Andrew responded, “I’m looking for someone."
He looked around. The cafe was not big, and he could see the entire place at a glance. There were a few tables with sitting customers, but he couldn’t find Silvia.
“Are these all the customers?” He did not raise his voice, but he sounded stern. The waiter got scared and nodded quickly.
Andrew had long thought that Silvia, the stupid woman, might deceive him. However, he still came over. Her passport was with him, and she was not familiar with this city. He was worried that something would happen to her.
Andrew took out his mobile phone and searched for the message he had just received. He dialed the number, but there was no answer.
“That d*mned foolish girl.” Andrew held his mobile phone tightly, almost breaking it.
Ding-dong..
Andrew realized that he received a text again. He opened it quickly and realized that it was from that same number.
“Dear Mr. Carter, you’ve arrived at your destination. You must be very sad, not being able to see me. If you want to find me, come to Mira Bookhouse in Central City."
It was the first time in his life that he had been tricked like this. Andrew was furious. However, he did not waste any more time. He rushed to the next location set out in the message immediately.
He convinced himself that he was anxious because he couldn’t wait to find her, tie her up, and punish her.
In the taxi, Andrew took out his mobile phone. He thought of using his private investigators to search for Silvia, but he gave up in the end.
He understood that he was in Jiangbei now. Any sudden movement would alert the spies of the Carter family and the James family. They would then know that he had come back. He didn’t want to let them know. Andrew closed his eyes bitterly. After a while, he opened them again, and he felt much calmer.
If Silvia wanted to run away so badly, he would let her go. She would only grow up after going through hardship. As expected, Andrew rushed to Mira bookstore in Central City but still could not find the person he was looking for. At the same time, he received a third message.
“Dear Young Master Carter, are you angry that you didn’t get to see me again? Well, you can get us a hotel room. Send me the address and I will come to you. You could punish me then.”
Andrew clenched his fists, and his expression was so ugly that it looked like he was going to kill someone.
Grandover Hotel was the only seven-star hotel in Jiangbei. It was a business under the Shengtian group. Shengtian Corporation Inc logo appeared under the hotel’s signboard, and it was very eye-catching. The precious daughter of the Shengtian Group, Janell Joy Carter, was about to hold her wedding in Grandover Hotel in a few days. The hotel was not open to the public for the few days before the wedding. They only welcomed relatives and friends of the Carter family.
Of course, Andrew did not think about staying in the Grandover Hotel. He had already booked the hotel next to it. The room he booked had a strategic location. From the balcony, he could have a panoramic view of Grandover Hotel.
He didn’t have the courage to attend her wedding, so he wanted to take a look at it from a distance.
After checking into the hotel, Andrew sent the address and room number of the hotel to “Silvia” immediately. Then, he went to take a bath.
He couldn’t wait to teach this wild woman a lesson!
CHAPTER 1085
Silvia’s family was moderately wealthy. Her parents took good care of her since she was a child. They hired servants to take care of her daily routine and wellbeing. She had lived comfortably for 20 years and she never had to do chores before.
This time, she had been washing dishes for two hours without taking a break. It was far beyond her expectations. She was so tired that her hips ached, her back was sore and her legs were cramping.
Getting 30 dollars from her hard work, Silvia thought that this money was more precious than thousands of dollars. Finally, she knew that it was not easy for most people in the world to earn their living.
For the sake of life dreams, no matter how tiring the work was, everyone would work hard to fulfil their tasks. Sitting on the bus to the city, Silvia clutched the remaining 10 dollars in her hand. She kept cursing Andrew in her heart. She was so angry that she even cursed him to choke to death on his drinks.
“Miss, you’re not from Jiangbei, are you?'’ A wretched man, who didn’t look like a good person, approached Silvia suddenly. He sat down next to her and stared straight at her chest.
If she encountered a hooligan like this in Madison City, Silvia would have slapped him. However, she was in a foreign city, so she had to restrain herself a little. If she offended the local bullies, she might get into trouble.
Since Silvia couldn’t afford to offend him, she chose to avoid him. There were not many people on the bus, so she switched to another seat. The wretched man followed her closely. “Is this your first visit to Jiangbei? I can be your tour guide and take you to places."
While speaking, the wretched man put his hand on her thigh. Silvia’s temper was flaring up as he had crossed his boundaries. She slapped his hand off and said, “You must be tired of living. You’re looking for death!”
Silvia used to fight alongside Prince and Lemur a lot, so she knew how to protect herself well. When she spoke with such anger and power, the wretched man retreated.
These hooligans were all the same. They would pick on the weak, but when meeting with resistance, they would flee immediately.
The wretched man ran away in a flash. Silvia calmed down and looked at the beautiful scenery and tall buildings on both sides of the road.
She sighed in her heart, Jiangbei was a fast developing metropolis city. It was a city of dreams and looked so filled with life. Not long ago, Silvia and her parents had planned to come to Jiangbei together. However, due to the long distance and her father’s busy career, they did not get to set foot in Jiangbei even until her father died in the accident.
At present, Silvia finally arrived at this city, but she was in a mess. This was a lesson that she could not forget for the rest of her life.
“Dad, I encountered a little setback, but it doesn’t matter. I can overcome it." She spoke to her deceased father in her heart, but in fact, she was also encouraging herself.
She was just in a foreign place without her passport and any money with her. So what? She knew she would not be beaten down like this. She would survive this ordeal and make Andrew, the scumbag, look at her differently,
It took about an hour for the bus to reach the downtown area of Jiangbei.
Silvia got out of the bus and looked around. She was surrounded by tall buildings, which were either office buildings or shopping malls. She was unfamiliar with this place, so she had no idea where to go.
Gurr.
Her stomach began growling at such an inconvenient time, reminding her that it was time to eat. However, she only had ten dollars in her pocket, so she might not be able to afford anything in this city
“Forget it. I wouldn’t die of hunger by skipping a meal. It’s better to keep the money for emergency use, Silvia thought to herself. Even before solving the problem of starvation, another problem arose. It was getting dark and she had very little money with her. She could not afford to stay in a hotel.
Silvia tried to find a temporary job in the mall, but they asked for her passport and to go through the regular recruitment process. It would take at least two or three days to complete all these tasks.
If she waited for another two or three days, she would probably starve to death on the streets. Andrew would probably die of laughter seeing her suffer.
At present, she did not have any forms of identification, no mobile phone, no money, and no bank card. There was no way for her to ask for help from her friends in Madison City.
As she stood beside the busy street, Silvia had even thought of busking on the streets. Unfortunately, she remembered that she was a terrible singer that could scare the pedestrians away.
“Silvia, don’t be afraid. There must be a way” She was a little worried now, but she kept on cheering herself up.
“Janell Joy, why are you standing there in a daze?”
Suddenly, a woman stretched out her hand and pulled Silvia’s arm. The woman continued speaking while walking, “Your Brother Lucas is not a little boy anymore. He won’t run away even if you don’t accompany him for a few days."
“No. Who are you?” Silvia shook off the woman’s hand and stepped away from her in a hurry, “A human trafficker?”
“What?” The woman was in a hurry and did not look at Silvia clearly. After getting a good look at Silvia, the woman realized that she had spoken to the wrong person, “Oh! I’m sorry, I have mistaken you for someone else."
“You’ve mistaken me for someone else? Silvia obviously did not believe such a childish excuse. “You human traffickers. You’ve done a lot of evil things. You’ll suffer later."
" I really mistook you for someone else. I just glanced at you and thought you looked a lot like Janell Joy. However, after seeing you closely, you do not look like her at all. "
The woman looked at Silvia skeptically. Not only were Silvia’s clothes similar to Janell Joy’s, but there was also some resemblance in their appearances. That was why the woman had mistaken her for Janell Joy.
*That’s alright." Silvia didn’t care much about the truth anymore as she needed to minimize contact with strangers. She also had bigger problems at hand.
Silvia turned around and left, but the woman came up to her again. “Miss, do you have something you need help with? Tell me, maybe I can help you!"
“I’m fine." Silvia never believed that a stranger would treat her well for no reason, especially in a foreign city. She had to be careful.
Silvia quickened her pace and walked toward the crowded shopping mall. She thought that she could be safe in a crowded area.
Silvia walked around the mall aimlessly. Seeing that it was getting late and that she couldn’t figure out where she could go for the night, she was in a dilemma,
Just when she thought that her luck could not get any worse, it started raining heavily outside the mall
Silvia heard that a typhoon was coming up on an island hundreds of miles away from Jiangbei the next morning. Jiangbei had already issued a typhoon warning before this. This rain would probably last for an entire day.
At this time, the mall began to play some music to indicate that the mall was closing. The announcements were also made to ask shoppers to leave the mall.
Silvia reflected that since she met Andrew, she had been living a terrible life. It was one unfortunate event after another.
Silvia walked out of the mall, appearing dejected. The wind was so strong that she was almost blown away. Fortunately, there was a small area at the entrance of the mall that could shelter her from the rain.
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