Chapter 5

She is like a fish out of water, struggling to survive on this barren land.

She has already conceded everything, yet why are they always relentless, insisting she must die for them to be satisfied?

Amos Sari watched as Zona Lawrence’s expression changed repeatedly, until it finally turned into deep sorrow. He was satisfied. With a demonic smirk on his lips, he leaned forward, pressing Zona Lawrence beneath him. Then he said, “Everything that’s happened to you today is your own doing! This is the price you pay for betraying me!”

Amos Sarai repeatedly humiliated Zona Lawrence, which was also an awkward grievance. He hoped to hear from Zona Lawrence that everything had been a misunderstanding, that Zona Lawrence had deeply loved Amos Sarai, and that she had never betrayed him.

But, Zona Lawrence's mouth was tightly shut, which made Amos Sari have to constantly intensify his methods, trying to force Zona Lawrence to reveal the truth.

Facing the mad Amos Sari, Xu sank into utter helplessness. It had been 5 years, 5 years. If he had been willing to listen to his family's explanation back then, none of this would have happened today.

Missed, it was ultimately missed.

Zona Lawrence's silence made Amos Sari's eyes darker, as if he wanted to her and her chest to see if she had a heart.

"Hehe~"

Amos Sari didn't get angry but laughed.

"So—just as you wish!"

Amos Sari approached, tearing Zona Lawrence's clothes with both hands, then began to remove his own.

Zona Lawrence turned her head resignedly, letting the man's actions proceed.

After an unknown amount of time, Zona Lawrence felt that the man had stopped. What was he doing?

Doubt arose in her mind.

Soon, the physical pain made her realize that the man threw her off the bed like he was discarding a dirty rag.

In the last moments of consciousness, only Amos Sari's final words remained, "You're so dirty!"

Then, Zona Lawrence lost consciousness.

Darkness, complete darkness...

When her consciousness returned, Zona Lawrence saw that the sun was already high outside.

So, had she slept for several hours or had she slept through the night?

After going downstairs, the clock in the living room told her the answer: she had slept through the night.

Downstairs, there were Amos Saree and Wanda Lawrence, who had already finished breakfast.

Zona Lawrence's stomach growled, and the hunger that made her chest stick to her back made her eyes sparkle as she saw the maid clearing the food.

But Amos Sari didn't seem to notice, looking coldly at the maid setting the table.

It was Wanda Lawrence who spoke first, her voice trembling, clearly showing her dissatisfaction.

"Sister, how are you here?"

Under the table, Wanda Lawrence's nails had already dug into her flesh; she had come to the Qiao residence only after receiving the news.

Although she had mentally prepared herself, at the sight of the "exhausted" Mona Lawrence, Wanda Lawrence's heart still burned with fierce jealousy.

"I—I'm here to return Qiao President's things, I'll leave immediately, right away."

Zona Lawrence lowered her head, bumping into a solid chest, it was Amos Sari, who looked at her coldly, "You want to leave?"

"General Qiao, I still have work at my bar, and— aren't you the one who dislikes me?"

The latter part of the sentence, Zona Lawrence didn't say it, she also had self-respect.

"You took something from me, and now you want to run?"

What? What is it?

Zona Lawrence was stunned, but she saw the man's thin lips slowly curl, emphasizing two words, "human life."

Zona Lawrence understood. Yes, she owed him.

"General Qiao, do with me as you wish." Even if you want my life, I can give it to you.

Zona Lawrence thought silently.

"Since a few days, you have been staying by my side as a servant."

What? A servant?

Hearing this, Zona Lawrence and Wanda Lawrence were both startled.

"Are you unwilling?"

"No, no, I—"

Zona Lawrence subconsciously looked at Wanda Lawrence; she hadn't forgotten her sister telling her to stay away from Amos Sari.

This glance made Amos Sari's brow furrow instantly, "You don't agree?"

Wanda Lawrence, who was questioned, had a stiff expression, "No, if Amos agrees, then I agree."

To show her sincerity, Wanda Lawrence also took Zona Lawrence's hand and feigned affection, saying, 'Sister, since your brother-in-law has spoken, you should listen to him. It's better than making that kind of money in the bar.'

Poisoning Zona Lawrence with words had long been one of the most effortless things Wanda Lawrence had done over the years.

Thus, Zona Lawrence stayed with the Sary family, while Amos Sary and Wanda Lawrence also got into the car for the company.

The distance between the two was great, great enough for another person to sit down, watching the driver in front who kept his eyes straight ahead. Wanda Lawrence felt a bit awkward, glancing outside as if it were natural.

But suddenly, Amos Sary spoke, just like any of the five years, coldly, devoid of any warmth.

Wanda Lawrence felt a bit wronged, before she could even pout, she heard the man say, "Wanda Lawrence, you made Zona cut off ties with the Lawrence family?"

Wanda Lawrence was startled, how did he know? Was it Zona Lawrence? No, no, not for her mother, she wouldn't.

Amos Saris didn't have much time left for her; as she saw the man's expression grow colder and colder, Wanda Lawrence tightened her skirt hem and quickly said, "Amos, you misunderstand me, how could I possibly do that? Although Zona and I are not sister by the same mother, but we do have the same father too. For the sake of common sense, how could I possibly drive her away?"

As she spoke further, Wanda Lawrence's voice even choked up.

Amos Sari lowered his gaze, also a little puzzled in his heart. Given Zona Lawrence's temperament, how could she possibly turn against the Lawrence family? Was she suspecting her mother's illness was related to the Lawrence family, so she...

A little bit of heartache rose in his heart, but it was quickly cast aside by Amos Sari. That woman, good at deceiving men, had him completely around her finger, even the third child of the Bower family, was played like a puppet in her hands.

This woman, amazing—

……

The hospital, having received a phone call from the doctor, Zona Lawrence didn't have time to greet Amos Sari before rushing to the hospital in a frenzy.

Zona Lawrence stood before the doctor, awaiting his verdict.

"Miss Lawrence, please rest assured, you have been saved."

Zona Lawrence's tense expression finally eased as she bent over repeatedly in gratitude. The doctor said it was no trouble and then left.

Zona Lawrence peered through the window, looking at her mother inside the oxygen mask, and couldn't help but tear up.

She silently thought, "Mom, you have to hold on."

Just as she was feeling down, a harsh slap came flying toward her face. After the sound of "," Zona Lawrence stumbled.

She looked at the aggressive Wanda Lawrence, feeling indignant, but then heard her shouting fiercely, "Zona Lawrence, you're really shameless! You're so shameless!"