Ch. 1571..1575: Powerful Papa with Triplet Babies Chapter 1571-1575

Chapter 1571

“That’s absolutely the right thing to do. After all, you do like children very much,” said Anne, glancing in the direction of the study.

The person who was there earlier had just left. He probably wanted to see what kind of topic they were talking about that was unfavorable to the atmosphere.

Anne, however, was a trained assassin, so, of course, she was sharp enough to notice it.

Anne reached for the fruits on the fruit platter, and when she handed it to Ashlynn, she deliberately said softly, “Did you find anything else?”

“I took advantage of the time Corentin was in the shower at night to check his phone, but I didn’t find anything at all. However, both Paul and Owen really exist. I can recognize them even if they have been turned to ashes,” said Ashlynn.

“If Corentin realized he had been exposed, you won’t find anything in his phone. He would’ve long gotten rid of everything,” said Anne, “you have to be careful of Corentin at all turns. After all, you have a child in your belly.”

Ashlynn lowered her head, glanced at her flat lower abdomen, and said, “It’s fine. Corentin really wants this child very badly. I’ll be fine. It’s just that…what kind of relationship do you think Corentin has with the toxins?”

“I need to look into it,” said Anne, “I’ll go to my grandpa’s later to see if there are any clues there.”

“Be careful.”

“Don’t worry.”

Anne did not stay for lunch. She said she was going to have lunch with Elder Lloyd, and Corentin did not make any comments.

Anne went to the Lloyd family’s chateau. Elder Lloyd was very surprised by Anne’s arrival. He hardly had time to bond with his granddaughter, so he was in a rather good mood.

Also, Ashlynn’s pregnancy, in particular, made him very much look forward to the future development of the Lloyd family.

After lunch, they sat down in the room for tea.

Elder Lloyd asked, “You’re not here just because you want to see me, the old man, right?”

“You knew about Anthony and I coming over here a while earlier to investigate the source of the toxins, right?” asked Anne.

“I’ve heard it from Corentin.”

“We found out it has something to do with him. I initially wanted to ask him directly, but I’m afraid he’s not going to be happy about it, so I can only come and ask if you know any inside scoop. I believe my uncle won’t do anything bad. I’m just afraid he would be used by Tommy. Tommy is Anthony’s cousin. He is also the founder of an assassin group. He’s ruthless, It’s bad if Uncle is used by him. Ashlynn’s pregnant now. She certainly will be frightened.” Anne told him about what was at stake.

Elder Lloyd’s eyebrows were tightly knitted. “Is there such a thing?”

“Yes. I’m very worried about my uncle. It would be fine if it has nothing to do with him.”

“I’ll ask him later.”

Anne left after spending more than an hour over there.

She got into the car, and after the car left the Lloyd family’s chateau, she took out her earphones and stuffed them into her ears. She then clicked on the monitoring application on her phone, then the sound of Elder Lloyd calling Corentin could be heard…

“What’s the matter with you? What have you done behind my back? Why would Anne come to tell me that you have something to do with that virus? Corentin, you wouldn’t have done some heinous acts behind my back, would you? Listen to me. Our family is founded on underworld dealings, but there are some things that you just can’t be involved in! That better be the case. Otherwise, even I can’t keep you safe when the time comes! Where’s your associate that has been found out? What? Died?”

Anne could only hear Elder Lloyd’s words, but she could deduce from the content how Corentin shifted the blame.

Only Owen was shot at that time, so how could both of them be dead?

Corentin must have placed all the blame on Paul and Owen while making sure his hands were clean.

Indeed, that made reasonable sense and was justifiable. After all, those were his associates in the past. Also, the bar was opened by his associates. There was no need for his associates to report to him about everything they were going to do at every turn.

The only thing that Anne could be certain of at that time was that Elder Lloyd truly had no clue.

 

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While Anne was listening to that, Corentin’s call came in.

Anne knew this was a call she had to answer no matter what. “…Uncle.”

“What did you tell your grandpa?”

“Uncle…you can’t be influenced by Tommy. He’s going to get you killed,” said Anne.

“Is that so? Since you suspected it, you should’ve come to ask me personally instead of going to someone else.” Corentin’s voice was rather cold.

“I’m sorry, Uncle. I was thinking it’s not that good if I directly asked you, who had been wrongfully accused,” Anne said apologetically.

“Come over and let’s clear the air.”

After she hung up the call, Anne, who was mentally prepared, went to the mansion.

Corentin has asked her to go over, but he would not harm her.

Otherwise, he would not have picked his home which Ashlynn would be present as well.

When she arrived at the mansion, both Corentin and Ashlynn were present.

Anne initially thought Corentin would want to send Ashlynn away, but he did not. “Have a seat. It’ll be good too for us to clear the air.”

Ashlynn glanced at Anne. She had no idea if something had happened, so she could not help but feel a little confused. “What are you talking about?”

“Uncle has already found out everything I told my grandpa,” said Anne.

Ashlynn was stunned for a moment. She was a little worried.

She did not know what she was worried about. Perhaps she was afraid that Corentin would admit he had done something bad. Perhaps she was afraid Corentin would make things hard for Anne…

“I am indeed collaborating with Tommy,” said Corentin.

“What? You…” Ashlynn was shocked and furious. “You’re not slipping back into your old habits, are

you?”

Anne thought. ‘It’s really as I have guessed?’

“To be precise, I’m forced to collaborate with him,” said Corentin, “he only said he wanted me to get rid of some people. I only learned after the fact what he wanted to cover up.”

“Why didn’t you say anything then?” Anne has doubts.

“Because of my family. Especially now that Ash is pregnant, I don’t want to have any mishaps. After all, Tommy is in the shadows. It’s hard to guard against him.”

Upon saying that, he reached out his hand to hold Ashlynn’s hand, and then looked at her affectionately. “I promised you I won’t kill anymore, but I want to protect you.”

Ashlynn could not keep calm, and she stood up. “I don’t want this kind of protection!”

“Ash, you’re pregnant now. Don’t be angry.” Corentin wrapped his arm around her shoulder. “Calm down a little.”

“Corentin, is it only because I’m pregnant that you can’t let me live in fear every day?” Ashlynn was very devastated.

Ashlynn’s mind was filled with all sorts of possibilities during this period. She was truly afraid that Corentin would repeat the same mistakes.

Salvatore was not just bad. Sometimes, she felt that what he did was very antisocial!

That would make her feel very afraid!

“That’s right, Ash. Since Uncle has already come clean, it’s not going to be a big problem anymore.

Anne was worried about her. “Your health is more important now.”

”

Ashlynn slowly calmed down, then she was brought to the couch by Corentin to have a seat.

Only then did Anne say, “Uncle, do you have any clues leading to Tommy?”

“No. His phone numbers only work in a single direction. It’s always not in service when I call back,” said Corentin. His expression darkened. “I truly am regretting it. Owen wouldn’t have died like that. When Tommy’s tracks are found someday, I’ll be the first to not spare him!”

Anne gave it a thought and said, “Uncle, the next time Tommy calls you again, let me know. I won’t be bothering you if I stay here, right?”

“It’s perfect since you can keep Ash accompanied. I’ll also be at ease.” Corentin did not object.

After Anne came out from the showers at night, her phone rang. She glanced at it, then answered,”

What?”

“What are you doing?”

“I just finished showering.”

“What’s the matter?” Anne sensed the coldness coming from the other end of the call.

“You should’ve given me a video call when you were in the showers.”

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Of course, Anne would never be on a video call with him when she was in the shower!

Just as she was about to say something, the call ended. While she was confused, the video call immediately came in.

Anne had no choice but to answer the call. The top half of Anthony's body was showing on the screen. On the other hand, her flushing little face after just getting out of the shower was also completely seen by the person on the other end of the call as well.

His black eyes darkened a little.

’Take off your clothes."

Anne's face got even redder because of his words. "I don't want to..."

"Take off your clothes or I go over now. Pick one." Anthony was domineering and forceful, which was extremely in line with his style.

Anne panicked. She knew Anthony very well.

If she really did not take off her clothes, Anthony would appear more than an hour later.

He was a man of his word.

By then, it would not be just as simple as taking off her clothes.

Under his coercion, Anne gradually stripped her pajamas.

Her skin was pink because she had just come out of the shower. It was so tender that he wanted to leave a deep bite mark on it.

"Continue." Anthony's voice was husky.

"Don't go over the board..." said Anne, she did not dare to stop the motions of her hands.

She did not understand why she would always fall under Anthony's spell.

The most vital point is that because she had just finished taking a shower and was preparing to sleep, she was wearing nothing else underneath!

All of her skin was exposed to the air. The slightly cold feeling made her body shudder uncontrollably.

'What happened on Corentin's end?" asked Anthony.

His tone was as if he was simply discussing what she had for dinner that night.

If the darkness in his gaze was not surging, Anne would have thought he was not affected at all.

Anne had to endure the embarrassment while concentrating and answering his question at the same time, "Corentin directly admitted that he was threatened by Tommy to collaborate with him. He was asked to kill the person who had been infected. Also, the way Tommy contacted him has always been single-sided. If Tommy were to call again the next time, I'll try to set up a meeting with him...uhm...can I put my clothes back on?"

"Go backward. I want to see the full view," Anthony requested.

Anne's face completely flushed and hot air was coming out of it. She tilted her body backward, leaned on the headboard, and put the camera further away from her.

However, she did not look at the camera. She absolutely could not look straight at the camera at all.

"I've touched every inch of you, so why are you afraid of me looking at you?"

Anne looked like she was ready to die. "It's because your behavior is too perverted."

"Corentin might also be lying," said Anthony.

Anne could not help but turn her face around. Because she was so shocked, she had forgotten she was feeling embarrassed from being like a guinea pig being watched. "Lie? Why?”

"Why did Tommy want to have the infected people killed? What was he trying to cover up?"

"Cover up...his tracks?" Initially, Anne had doubted this as well, but after giving it a thought, she felt it was possible.

"Do you think Corentin is the kind of person who would be threatened?"

Anne gave it a thought, then she shook her head. "It's unlike him, but she cared about Ashlynn very much. Could he truly be threatened...?"

"If I've done something bad, which you've found out, and I want to argue, there must be an opportunity. Lift up your leg."

While thinking about what Anthony had said, Anne did as she was told, then she said, "Do you mean...because Corentin couldn't cover up his tracks and he couldn't explain to Ashlynn as well, so he deliberately turned our trick against us?"

"It's not that simple. Also, don't treat Corentin as your family."

Anne could understand what Anthony meant. He simply meant she should guard against Corentin at all times!

"I know..." When she turned her face and saw the way she looked on the screen, she was so shocked that she pulled the covers over herself. "You...you..."

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Anthony leaned the top half of his body forward on the screen and his face could be seen gradually getting bigger.

That kind of pressure and sense of being invaded made Anne feel she was face to face with him instead of seeing him, who was far away, on a monitor screen.

Her heart was pounding because he ‘got closer’ to her.

“Why are you so shocked? It’s not like I’ve never seen it before.” Anthony’s voice was a little rough.

His eyes were so deep as if it was a terrifying abyss.

Anne knew not only Anthony had seen her body before, but he had done things that went even more overboard! Otherwise, where did their children come from?

However, she simply felt embarrassed!

How could this man not feel uncomfortable at all? How shameless of him…

“Lift up the covers,” Anthony continued to request as he saw her remaining silent.

“Don’t push your luck.”

“I’ve already taken off my pants. Are you only going to let me watch for such a short while?”

Anne was stunned. The corner of her lips twitched a little.

The top half of Anthony’s body in the camera was in a suit! It was so neat that not a wrinkle could. be seen.

He actually…how evil!

“Hmm?”

Anne felt even if she did not satisfy Anthony that night, she would never be able to brush him off either.

Ashlynn was leaning on the couch while Corentin was massaging her legs for her. “Is it too deep?”

“A little lighter,” said Ashlynn.

Corentin fed her a piece of fruit, then he continued massaging her legs. His touch was a little lighter than before. “What a poor thing. You can’t even stand this bit of force. It’s no wonder why you’ll cry so badly in bed.”

Ashlynn’s face turned slightly red. “What are you talking about…”

Corentin saw how bashful she looked and he could not help but kiss her soft lips. They were unusually soft after being soaked in the juices of the fruits, which melted his heart.

“Stop…” Ashlynn almost went out of breath because of his kiss, so she turned her face and pushed him away. “I’m pregnant!”

“I know. I won’t go to that extent before you give birth to the child. I won’t go to another woman either. Otherwise, I’ll die a horrible death.” Corentin promised.

However, Ashlynn could not stand such morbid words. “Don’t spew nonsense!” After all, he was the father of her child, so how could she be so heartless?

Corentin smiled gently. “What I said is true, so I won’t betray you.”

“Pregnancy lasts ten months, and I’ll need another month to rest. Would you be able to hold. yourself back?” Ashlynn doubted him.

“As long as you and the child are safe, even if it takes ten years, I’ll be able to endure it, much less ten months.” Corentin’s amber colored eyes were deep and affectionate. “But sleeping together. with the person I love every day and not being able to do anything is indeed torture!”

Ashlynn’s face was red. Her heart was racing because of his confession.

She was thinking that she would still fall in love with this man again, would she not?

After all, he had taken up such an important position in her life.

“Are you feeling shy?”

Ashlynn bit her lips. “I’m not…but Corentin, I don’t wish for the past to repeat itself. You know what I mean, right?”

Their first child was lost in a miscarriage in the fifth month because of an accident.

Their second child did not come easily, so she believed Corentin would learn from the lesson and not do those heinous things anymore.

“Don’t worry. It won’t happen.”

When Corentin was not around during the day, Anne would keep Ashlynn company, talk to her, and have afternoon tea with her.

Ashlynn asked, “Are you still suspecting Corentin now?”

Anne did not say anything for a while.

Not only did what Anthony said last night did not get rid of her suspicions, but it made her feel stronger that something was wrong with Corentin

However, how was she supposed to tell Ashlynn?

She was carrying her child in her belly at that moment! Overthinking would be terrible for a pregnant woman!

Ashlynn held Anne’s hand. “Anne, don’t hide anything from me! If you’re doing it for my own good, you should be even more honest with me instead of letting my mind run wild. Isn’t that right?”

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Anne scanned the surroundings, then said, "I'll tell you, but you can't tell anybody, especially my uncle."

Ashlynn's heart sank, then she prepared herself mentally. "...Go on.'

’A while ago, Ivan captured an infected person who had lost his mind. It seems like his mind is much clearer now after the doctor treated his body and did therapy with him. We should be able to find out who's playing tricks behind the scenes soon."

’You think the person is Corentin?"

’That's not it. It's just that I'm worried my uncle will be forced to reveal something again, so we can't tell him."

’I hate making guesses at every turn as well. I hope that the infected person can regain his consciousness sooner and tell us the truth."

Anne felt terrible seeing Ashlynn feeling uneasy.

Why must a pregnant woman endure such pressure? If Corentin truly was the person behind the scene, then he truly deserved to die!

However, she wanted to take Corentin's side as well.

Just like what Anthony asked her the night before, what was Corentin's motivation?

Right at that moment, all of Anne and Ashlynn's conversation was being monitored. The wiretap was hidden underneath the table, and the red light was flashing.

On the other end, Corentin, who was in his office, put down his phone and his expression did not look too good.

As expected, the person who had been infected would bring trouble if he was not gotten rid of.

He could not use his subordinates, and Ivan was definitely keeping an eye on his associates from the past.

After all, once they have been targeted, they would not be able to shake him off so easily.

Corentin went downstairs in secret and arrived at the basement of his company. He then got into an ordinary and inconspicuous car, went through the parking lot, and left the building openly.

That was because nobody would expect Corentin to be in that ordinary car.

The car left the city and went further and further off in the direction of a remote area.

He drove for more than an hour before stopping at a chemical plant.

The place was surrounded by mountains, so it would not be easy to find this place even if one wanted to.

One would think this was an extremely ordinary chemical plant, but it is after entering the plant that one would notice a different story.

The interior looked more like a hospital, and every ward was packed with patients.

They all have one thing in common. Their faces and hands had ulcerations of varied extents, which were exactly the same as Lucia's.

Corentin entered while wearing a mask, and went around the place. He asked the experts about the situation there, and they informed him about the progress.

"At the bottom of it all, this bunch of people volunteered to be guinea pigs for money, but he went back on his word. What a trash," Corentin mocked.

'That's right. If nobody sacrificed, how can we improve?' someone next to him echoed.

Yes. Corentin found out about this kind of virus by accident when he sent some people to surround and attack the Tianya Group.

A wicked idea then emerged in him, and he took it for himself.

Because he did not get his hands on the cure, he could only gather the top experts to study and develop it.

Once he successfully developed the cure, he would let the virus spread in the market. When the time came, the stock value of his pharmaceutical company would skyrocket immediately.

Everybody's lives and future would be in his control.

All the money and power would belong to him alone.

That would be his contribution to the Lloyd family.

Corentin did not stay for long. He only ordered them not to let another person run away anymore.

He returned to his company using the same route, and nobody noticed any signs at all.

They thought Corentin had been working in his office the whole time!

After he came out of his office, he went into the elevator, went to the parking lot, got into his Bintley, and left. He returned to his mansion.

He deliberately stopped at a confectionery halfway home to buy Ashlynn her favorite sweets.

No matter how one looked at him, he looked just like a good husband and would be a good father in the future.

The car arrived at the mansion. When Corentin got out of the car, he seemed to have thought of something and gave Ivan a call. "How's the infected person doing? Can I see him?"