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Apocalypse Reborn - My Revenge Plan
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00:00The blizzard apocalypse is here, sucker ball sized hill is falling, pedestrians are crushed, blood everywhere.
00:05In my wedding dress, I'm tracking a cheater.
00:08Luckily, a billboard shooted me from the giant hill.
00:11I just found Cedric, Joel and Vivian Sue plotting.
00:15They're planning my death to steal my wealth.
00:19Just as I went to expose them, doomsday struck.
00:23Back home, Cedric had my book of infinite supplies.
00:29They locked me out to freeze to death.
00:32I've returned to the day before the tragedy.
00:35Cedric knows nothing yet, I'm back for revenge.
00:40My phone said any peace.
00:42Babe, I can't wait for our wedding tomorrow.
00:45Seeing Cedric's sweet text, I smile and call.
00:48Honey, let's put Abigail in your name.
00:51The screen glows, hubby's message is pure poison.
00:57I'll get you tomorrow.
00:59You'll be a stunning bride.
01:02Coldness spread through me, freezing my blood.
01:05The hands that hugged me stole my book.
01:13They slammed evergreen estate store in my face.
01:19Outside, the apocalypse was freezing my soul.
01:22I froze in the snow, losing my baby.
01:29I saw Cedric and Vivian Sue being intimate.
01:34I wake to my ceiling, it's one month early.
01:38My heart pounds, I'm reborn, I'm back.
01:45Cedric, Vivian Sue and those Joe elders who killed my parents.
01:48In this life, I'll pay them back 10 for blood for blood.
01:51And I'll collect it with interest.
01:53My hands are cold, but my grip is steady.
01:55I glare at his fake text.
01:56A cold smirk forming on my lips.
01:58Perfect, nothing has happened yet.
02:00My parents are alive.
02:01I touch my belly.
02:02A tiny life is still growing there.
02:04This time, mommy won't let anyone hurt you.
02:07I hide my rage, force a sweet tone and call Cedric Joe.
02:12He answers instantly, his voice sounding forced and tender.
02:16Hey babe, still up?
02:18Missing me already?
02:19I smirk silently, but sound needy and lobstruck.
02:24Yeah, sad.
02:25I just thought of something and counseling.
02:28Aww, what's on our little princess's mind so late?
02:31Soon, this quiet night sky will be buried in snow and despair.
02:36I was thinking, I whisper, every word laced with venom.
02:40We're almost the family.
02:41I want to transfer my dad's massive dowry to you now.
02:44That's what real families do, right?
02:49Silence.
02:50I can picture his greed.
02:51When he speaks, his voice trembles with excitement.
03:00Babe, really?
03:01Is that okay?
03:03What about your parents?
03:06It's my money.
03:07I decide what to do with it.
03:08I tease him playfully, so my own acting makes me sick.
03:11It'll be ours anyway.
03:12Bring your ID tomorrow, and we'll start the paperwork.
03:16Okay, babe.
03:17You're the best.
03:19I love you so much.
03:20I love you most, hubby.
03:22His breathing is heavy.
03:23My voice is loud.
03:24My voice turns low and mysterious.
03:29The news says a blizzard is coming tomorrow, a big one.
03:33And what I didn't say, your day of death is coming too.
03:39Blizzard.
03:40Cedric froze, clearly caught off guard.
03:42But his mind was consumed by the joy of sudden wealth.
03:45He was dying to tell Vivian, yet couldn't let me notice.
03:48So he just muttered some fake concern.
03:50He hung up soon after, clearly impatient.
03:52Likely off to share this windfall with his dear Vivian.
03:54The moment the call ended, my fake sweetness vanished instantly.
03:58Leaving only cold hatred and lethal resolve inside the evergreen essay bedroom.
04:02Without hesitation, I immediately called my father.
04:04It rang once before he answered, as if he'd been waiting.
04:07Hello?
04:08Angel, why aren't you asleep yet?
04:11Did that Cedric kid upset you again?
04:13My father's steady voice held a hint of worry.
04:16He's always been able to sense my slightest move shifts.
04:20Hearing his voice, a lamp formed in my throat.
04:23Memories of them driving him to his best flashed bite.
04:27I bit my lip hard to suppress a sob.
04:30Dad, I tried to sound steady, but tension leaked through.
04:33Listen, what I'm about to say is my talk.
04:35You and Martha Ling must trust me and that smile.
04:39Dad fell silent, shocked by my unprecedented tone.
04:42But he responded immediately, without hesitation.
04:44Okay, tell me, I'm listening.
04:46This is my doting father.
04:48He always chooses to trust me, no matter what.
04:50I took a deep breath, speaking fast, but clearly.
04:53First, hold all global enterprises' external investments.
04:55Convert all liquid assets into gold and essentials.
04:59Second, fortify Aspen Manor to the highest standards immediately.
05:02It must resist extreme cold and impact.
05:03Install advanced energy systems and defenses.
05:06Secretly by the supplies from the list house end.
05:09Remember, it must be top secret.
05:11Use multiple channels, don't draw attention.
05:13In my past life, Cedric could pull items from that book at will.
05:16But only what was listed in it.
05:18Items not in the book are unobtainable.
05:20With cold hatred, I continued.
05:23First, dad, Cedric, his family, and Vivian.
05:26They're planning to kill us all.
05:30Dad, Cedric, Joe, his family, and that bestie Vivian Sue are trying to kill us and steal our fortune.
05:37I've made arrangements.
05:38He's coming tomorrow, and I have a major performance ready for him.
05:41My father's breathing grew heavy.
05:43I heard him stand abruptly, his chair scraping harshly against the floor.
05:47Then, my mother's anxious voice drifted over.
05:49What is it? Oh, George, is Angel okay?
05:51My father's voice was deathly cold, laced with suppressed fury.
05:54Angel, are you sure?
05:56Dad, I saw it myself.
05:58If I hadn't found out early, we'd all be dead in a month.
06:01My voice trembled with the shock of a survivor.
06:03Trust me, I can't explain the details now, but we're running out of time.
06:07I understand.
06:08Her voice steadied with the iron resolve of a seasoned entrepreneur.
06:12Your mom is right here.
06:13Put it on speaker.
06:14We're both listening.
06:15Angel, we'll do whatever you say.
06:17Your safety is everything.
06:19My mother's tearful voice broke through.
06:21Angel, my baby, are you hurt?
06:23How are you?
06:24Don't scare me.
06:26Mom, I'm fine.
06:27I'm safe.
06:28I reassured her.
06:29But we must act now.
06:30Help me play my part in this scheme.
06:32I detailed my plan to bait Cedric Joe with the Evergreen Estate.
06:36We'll use his greed to ruin him when he's most arrogant.
06:40My parents were horrified, especially hearing how Cedric and Vivian killed their unborn grandson.
06:46My mother was choking on tears.
06:47My father kept suppressing his roles of rage.
06:49Scum!
06:49They chose to support me fully.
06:51That night, over the phone, we finalized our plan for survival and revenge.
06:55After hanging up, I couldn't sleep at all.
06:58In the study, I searched for that vital encyclopedia from my memories, hidden in an obscure, low corner.
07:04In my past life, Cedric Joe triggered its secret function by accident while looking for a random file.
07:10I knelt down, fingers brushing spines, reading titles as my heartbeat thundered in the silence.
07:16Finally, my hand stopped on a second psychopedia with faded gold laddry.
07:20It's the same.
07:21It's the same.
07:25It's the same.
07:26It's the same.
07:26Plain, even worn and aged in appearance.
07:29I pull it out carefully.
07:30Heavy, as if carrying a past life's weight, opening the pages inside our normal prints, just like any encyclopedia.
07:38Only an ancient gilded bookmark adds mystery.
07:40I focus, sliding the bookmark across the items.
07:44But the page doesn't react just as I remembered.
07:47The book needs a master to open it.
07:48Cedric Joe opened it by accident last time.
07:51I'm reborn, but access isn't mine yet.
07:53He must open it.
07:56A cold smile plays on my lips.
07:58No matter.
07:59This is better.
07:59I'll set the stage for his accidental discovery.
08:04Except this time, I write the script.
08:06I listed all the supplies from the book.
08:08Then I compared it to my own list.
08:11The extras are what George Lin must prepare.
08:15I replaced the bookmark and returned the book.
08:19I made sure it looked completely untouched.
08:22Next morning, sunlight streams through the curtains.
08:25Last night's plan feels like a distant nightmare.
08:28But I know it was real.
08:30A text from Cedric Joe pops up impatient.
08:33Babe, you awake?
08:34Can't wait to see you.
08:35Got all the ideas ready.
08:37Wait for me.
08:38Followed my ugly kiss emoji.
08:40Expressionless.
08:40I reply with a shy emoji.
08:42I dress up in sweet makeup and my custom down.
08:46The image of a blissful unsuspecting bride.
08:49Waiting for the land to be slaughtered.
08:52The doorbell rings.
08:53Earlier than expected.
08:54I see Cedric Joe.
08:55Well dressed and full of greed.
08:59Holding a bunch of golden red roses.
09:01She's here.
09:03Beatrice Joe followed close behind him.
09:05That spiteful woman forcing a loving smile.
09:08I inhaled deeply.
09:09Instantly wearing a bright innocent smile.
09:11I opened the door.
09:12Said, Auntie, you're here so early.
09:14My voice was glowing easily.
09:15I stepped aside for them.
09:16As Cedric Joe entered, his eyes scanned the room.
09:18Fix it on the valuables.
09:20But he quickly hid it.
09:21He handed me the flowers.
09:22Trying to embrace me.
09:23Baby, I missed you.
09:25I couldn't sleep after what you said.
09:27I deftly dodged his hug.
09:29I took the flowers.
09:29My smile remained fixed.
09:30I didn't sleep either.
09:31Just thinking of our future home.
09:33Auntie, please sit.
09:34Beatrice Joe took my hand.
09:36Feigning kin.
09:36Oh, Sarah.
09:37You're almost a bride now.
09:39Why be so formal?
09:40Call me mom.
09:41Her eyes scanned the room like searchlights.
09:43Where are your parents?
09:44Not home for something this bi-
09:45They had a crisis at the office.
09:47They left early.
09:48My parents had moved fast since dawn.
09:50First, recalling in global enterprises funds.
09:52Madeleine used wedding prep as a cover.
09:54She bought supplies from bulk stores and outdoor shops.
09:59The Aston Ridge crew was ready.
10:02Cleaning renovations for Evergreeny State.
10:04The first team arrives this afternoon.
10:06Using top grade insulation and protection.
10:08Preparations have begun.
10:09Now, my performance begins.
10:11I poured water, acting relaxed.
10:13But it's fine.
10:14I can handle the transfer myself.
10:16My assets are mine to use.
10:18No need to involve them.
10:20The papers are ready.
10:22Sajid and Beatrice shared a greedy look.
10:25Oh, we really shouldn't.
10:27Beatrice's been the refusal.
10:28Yet, her hands up impatiently.
10:30Auntie, where are family now?
10:31I smiled, pulling out the folder.
10:34Honey, look at this first.
10:35By the way, since you're here, could you help me out?
10:38Dad can't find the Evergreen estate pipe maps.
10:41I think they're on the bottom shelf.
10:43My dress makes it hard to bend.
10:45Could you find them for me?
10:46They're inside a thick old book.
10:49I spoke naturally, with a hint of playfulness, pointing toward the study.
10:53Cedric Zhou, dazed by the sudden windfall, was completely under my spell.
10:57Finding a file was a trivial request.
10:58He nodded instantly.
10:59Okay babe, wait here.
11:01I'll go look.
11:01He headed to the study, while I sat with Beatrice Zhou, pretending to review files.
11:05I answered her scheming questions about Evergreen estate and settings.
11:08But my ears were pricked for any sound from the study.
11:11Minutes passed.
11:12Then, a sharp gasp, followed by the heavy set of books hitting the floor.
11:19It's time.
11:20I stood up immediately, faking surprise and concern.
11:23What happened honey?
11:24Are you okay?
11:25I rushed in and found Cedric Zhou pinned under a pile of books.
11:28In the corner, the Insatopedia gave a faint, subtle glow.
11:31It had been activated.
11:32Cedric noticed it and reached out.
11:33But I quickly blocked his path, grabbing his arm with a worried look.
11:41Ced, are you alright?
11:42Did you hurt yourself?
11:44Interrupted.
11:44Cedric Zhou didn't overthink it, assuming the phone made him hallucinate.
11:48As I pulled his mug, he looked dazed.
11:50He glanced at the books, specifically the Encyclopedia.
11:53The strange sensation he'd found vanished after my interruption.
11:55Now, it looked bolder yet then.
12:01I'm fine.
12:01He rubbed his bruised temple and dismissed his doubts.
12:04His mind snapped back to the massive fortune awaiting him, and he forced a smile.
12:08I just tripped and knocked some books over.
12:11Babe, I couldn't find the blueprints.
12:14Maybe...
12:14He's fine.
12:15I cut him off quickly, fearing he'd look at that book again.
12:18I might have misremembered.
12:20That said, they might be at his office.
12:22Forget that for now.
12:23The files are ready.
12:24Let's focus on the business at hand.
12:25I led him back to the living room.
12:27Beatrice Zhou stood up eagerly.
12:28Yes, exactly.
12:29That's what's important.
12:30We can deal with trifles later.
12:31Cedric Zhou's focus shifted completely.
12:33Blended by greed, he had no idea what a massive opportunity he had just missed.
12:40The rest went smoothly.
12:42With my loudstruck persistence, we soon reached the registry.
12:46Witnessed by a lawyer, Evergreeny said and massive savings were legally gifted to Cedric Zhou.
12:59He and Beatrice Zhou exchanged looks of pure smug ecstasy.
13:03They likely thought my family were fools in their hands.
13:07Hidden from their sight, I slowly smirked.
13:10Take it all, these gains will eventually become your news.
13:15Afterward, they treated me like treasure, phoning over me.
13:20Beatrice Zhou called me Dear Dogey Lo, promising a huge wedding after the blizzard.
13:26Masking my disgust, I played along with a naive smile.
13:30Honey, Beatrice, their joy made me sick.
13:33But I suppressed it to make my request.
13:36Since it's official, why not move into Evergreeny state?
13:39It's our home now, and safer for the blizzard.
13:48This was their dream, they wouldn't refuse.
13:50Cedric Zhou nodded eagerly.
13:52Yes, baby, you're right. I'll pack and move in today.
13:56He was dying to act as master of Evergreeny state.
14:00I smiled sweetly.
14:01Oh wait, let's invite Vivian Su to celebrate.
14:04It's safer for her to be with us.
14:05She's my only friend.
14:10I mentioned Vivian Su to watch them.
14:12Cedric Zhou froze, then greed took over.
14:14He thought I was an idiot and lightly fantasized about being with his mistress in my villa.
14:27Beatrice was stunned.
14:28Then a sharp glint flickered.
14:30She felt this secured her control over Cedric and me.
14:32She might even score some perks for Viv.
14:34After some polite refusals, she readily agreed.
14:37Oh, Viv has had a hard time.
14:39It's fine to invite her along.
14:41Our angel is truly loyal.
14:43I sneered inwardly.
14:44Generous.
14:44I want you all to die together.
14:45I saw the jubilant Joseph.
14:47My smile instantly froze.
14:49I returned to Evergreeny state.
14:51Knocked the doors.
14:52I used my encrypted phone to call dad.
14:53Dad, they took the bay.
14:55They're moving soon.
14:56Viv is coming too.
14:57Understood.
14:58Martha's voice was cold and steady.
15:00Work at the Aspen sanctuary has begun.
15:01Bear no expense.
15:02Triple shifts.
15:03Fast track, reinforcement and supplies.
15:05Martha's first supply batch is en route.
15:08Be careful on your end.
15:10Stay in touch.
15:11I will.
15:12Dad, he triggered the book without realizing it.
15:15Next step.
15:16Proceed as planned.
15:17Let him find the secret.
15:18Drive him to madness.
15:19Then shatter his hopes.
15:21We just prepare slowly.
15:22Stockpiling items off the list is key.
15:25Dad, pause.
15:26His voice turned lethal.
15:27Angel.
15:28Remember, higher they rise, harder they fall.
15:31I understand.
15:31We reviewed the supply progress in detail.
15:34After a long secret talk, we hung out.
15:36Afternoon, Cedric moved in with all his luggage.
15:39Right behind him came a meticulously drawn reserved looking but ambitious Vivian Sue.
15:44Sarah.
15:45You're the best.
15:46Thinking of me during this.
15:48I knew I could count on you.
15:50Viv wore a tight purple dress.
15:52Sweet voice.
15:53Yet she eyed the place like prey.
15:55Scanning the estate's luxury.
15:56Her poise.
15:57As if she already owned the place.
15:59Nausea searched within me.
16:00But I smiled innocently.
16:01No need for formalities.
16:03We are family.
16:03My parents see you as their home.
16:05Don't be shy.
16:06How mean?
16:07Ced always brazes you.
16:08So beautiful and smug.
16:09Who knows which lucky man will win you.
16:13Cedric quickly snooped things over to hide his awkwardness.
16:15Exactly, Viv.
16:17Don't be polite.
16:18Sarah is so kind.
16:20She'd never forget you now.
16:21Smiling, I settled Vivian into a guest room right next to the master bedroom.
16:25This thrilled Cedric and made Vivian feel even more entitled.
16:29That night, I personally cooked a lavish dinner.
16:31I even opened expensive wine to celebrate our new beginning.
16:35They flirted right before me.
16:36Barely hiding their thrill over the secret and the fortune to come.
16:40I just kept pouring wine and whispering sweet, foolish things.
16:44After a few rounds, a tipsy Cedric became quite talkative.
16:47In an eerie harmony, the two were lost in their joy and future dreams.
16:53With a few extra drinks, they began to lose their composure.
16:56Sarah, don't worry.
16:57I'll make sure you live better than anyone else in this house.
17:01Cedric boasted, his eyes drifting to Vivian, who responded with a coy smile.
17:04Truly, Sarah, you are so lucky to have found a man as wonderful as Ced.
17:09Vivian feigned flattery while her fingers grazed the back of Cedric's hand.
17:12I acted oblivious, putting on a shy, happy expert.
17:15Mm-hmm.
17:16I believe in you, Ced.
17:17Honey, the forecast says the snow will be heavy and long.
17:20Should we stock up?
17:21I'm worried.
17:25I successfully shifted the topic to stockpiling supplies.
17:28Feeling high and mighty, Cedric waved his hand dismissively.
17:31Don't worry, babe.
17:32We're rich now.
17:33Tomorrow, we'll buy all the stores.
17:34I'll show you what I can do.
17:37He clearly already viewed my fortune as his own.
17:40Vivian chimping as well.
17:41That's right, Sarah.
17:42You're too cautious.
17:44Though it's never bad to be prepared.
17:47She was calculating how long those supplies would last her and Cedric.
17:51I sneered inwardly, but nodded along.
17:54Veve is right.
17:55Less although tomorrow, the more help, the better.
17:58Deal.
17:58Cedric agreed, as the two secretly touched fingers behind my bed.
18:04I looked away.
18:05Phase one complete.
18:06Now, the performance begins.
18:07The next day, skies turned gray.
18:09Temperatures plummeted.
18:10Rare cold wave warnings hit the news.
18:12Most people didn't care.
18:14Just a bigger snowstorm.
18:15Cedric Zhou drove Vevian Su and me to the warehouse club.
18:19He acted like a nouveau riche, rubbing everything inside, especially pricey imports and wine.
18:24It wasn't survival prep.
18:25It was conspicuous consumption.
18:27Vevian Su followed him, cooling and pointing, picking fancy, bulky non-essentials clearly for her own vanity and pleasure.
18:35I watched coldly, occasionally offering naive reminder.
18:37Honey, shouldn't we get staples like flour, oil, water, and medicine?
18:43Cedric Zhou was enjoying his spring.
18:46He was annoyed by my boring suggestion.
18:47But with his new wealth, he tossed some in.
18:50I noted everything vital they missed.
18:53Food, water, mats, vitamins, fuel, batteries, winter gear, tools, seeds, essentials missing from the book.
19:02My father is secretly hoarding.
19:04The total was staggering.
19:06Cedric Zhou swiped without blinking.
19:08Using a card from my saving, he looked smugly in control.
19:11A mountain of supplies loaded onto my truck.
19:14Cedric and Vivian were triumphant back at Evergreen State, ordering workers to fill the rooms.
19:19Cedric Zhou's ego was stroked.
19:21He held Vivian Su, flaunting his status before me.
19:25Baby with me, there's nothing to fear.
19:28He said smugly.
19:28I nodded, smiling, counting down the time.
19:30Father sent an encrypted message.
19:32The Aspen sanctuary reinforcements are moving fast.
19:34Supplies are flowing in via secret channels.
19:36Missing essentials are being restocked.
19:39Signs of the blizzard grew clear.
19:41The sky darkened like twilight.
19:42Snowflakes began to fall.
19:44Night.
19:44Cedric and Vivian lingered in the garage.
19:48Through the window, I saw them kissing by the crates.
19:51Impatiently, Cedric's hand was already under Vivian's clothes.
19:56I silently returned to the study.
19:58I rechecked the encyclopedia's position, ensuring it still looked like a discarded old book.
20:02Then I produced a small odorless potion.
20:05Potent sleeping powder jodeling obtained privately.
20:08I carefully mixed it into sad and live's milk.
20:10Exhausting day, wasn't it?
20:12Milk helps with sleep.
20:13Tomorrow's weather looks worse.
20:14We might be snowed in.
20:16I thoughtfully handed them the milk.
20:17They suspected nothing.
20:18Likely lost in their twisted fantasies.
20:20They drank it right down.
20:22It kicked in within 30 minutes.
20:23Both soon fell into a deep sleep.
20:25Gloved, I silently slipped into the study.
20:28I didn't touch the encyclopedia.
20:29Instead, I carefully removed the gilded bookmark.
20:33Replacing it with a common metal lookalike.
20:36The real key felt icy in my hand.
20:39All done.
20:40I erased every trick.
20:41I retreated to my room.
20:42I slept alone, setting family time.
20:46Avoiding Cedric Joe's bed door locked.
20:48The next morning, the world was covered in quiet.
20:51The snow intensified.
20:52No sign of stopping.
20:53The signal started to waver.
20:54News reported gridlock and power shortages.
20:57Panic began to spread.
20:59Cedric Joe and Vivian Su woke, still groggy from the sleeping pills.
21:02They realized things were getting serious.
21:05The snow is too heavy.
21:07Cedric Joe muttered.
21:08Vivian Su leaned in, frightened.
21:10CD, enough supplies.
21:11Relax, we have a year's worth.
21:14Cedric Joe stayed calm.
21:15Boasting of yesterday's home at breakfast.
21:17I spoke with faint concern.
21:18Happy.
21:18News says blackouts are everywhere.
21:20Evergreen estate is fine.
21:22But still, this might be cut too.
21:24Should we find a solution?
21:25Cedric Joe frowned.
21:26That is a problem.
21:27Evergreen estate has a generator, but fuel is limited.
21:30He instinctively looked around, glancing toward the study.
21:33Suddenly, he remembered something.
21:34Oh.
21:35He stood up abruptly.
21:35That book pile had a survival encyclopedia.
21:41It might have the answer.
21:43The fish is finally biting.
21:46I sneered inwardly.
21:47But I looked surprised and adoring.
21:50Really?
21:50Honey, you're amazing.
21:51Go find it.
21:52Cedric Joe headed to the study.
21:54Vivian Su followed him curiously.
21:55I followed slowly behind.
21:56To witness this scene myself.
21:58Cedric searched the bottom shelf.
22:00He pulled out the universal encyclopedia.
22:02He flipped pages urgently.
22:04He muttered.
22:05I saw it yesterday.
22:06I can't be wrong.
22:07At the solar power page, he brushed the illustration.
22:11Right where my fake bookmark was.
22:13Nothing happened.
22:15Cedric froze.
22:15He hurried to the bezel generator page.
22:17He touched it again.
22:18The page stayed silent.
22:20Lonely action.
22:21What's happening?
22:22Cedric muttered anxiously.
22:23Yesterday, I felt it.
22:25Vivian Washpin confused.
22:26See, what's wrong?
22:27An old book is useless.
22:29Sled beaded on Cedric's forehead.
22:30He rubbed the pages repeatedly.
22:31Even the plain bookmark grew slightly warm.
22:34He didn't quit.
22:35He checked the food and heating chapters.
22:37But the pages remained cold.
22:39Static print.
22:40Not even a dreamer.
22:42Impossible.
22:43He whispered.
22:44His eyes were panic.
22:45I clearly felt it yesterday.
22:47Something was here.
22:48He pointed to the corner.
22:49A small crease from yesterday remained.
22:52Vivian grew impatient.
22:54She tugged his eyes.
22:55Said, did that book base you?
22:57A junk book is useless.
22:58We still have supplies.
23:00We'll just be careful.
23:01She glanced at the half full shelves.
23:03She sounded slightly resentful.
23:05Thinking Cedric was unreliable.
23:07Should've hoarded luxuries instead.
23:09I grabbed Cedric's hand.
23:10Acting worried.
23:11Honey.
23:12Don't worry.
23:13Are you misremembering?
23:14Maybe.
23:14It's just a normal book.
23:15It's okay.
23:16We could ask management.
23:18Or.
23:18Call for repairs.
23:20My words.
23:20Making Cedric panic more.
23:22He shoved my hand away.
23:23A dark look across his eyes.
23:24I'm not wrong.
23:25I clearly saw light yesterday.
23:27Something is wrong.
23:28He mouthed.
23:28Frantically searching other books.
23:33Cooling them out.
23:34Tossing them aside.
23:35Pages scattered everywhere.
23:36Even my carefully placed pipeline diagrams were unearthed.
23:39The study was a mess.
23:40Cedric frantically tore out every book on the bottom shelf.
23:43He kept monitoring constantly.
23:44Impossible.
23:45It must be here.
23:45Vivian's impatience slowly gave way to a hint of unease.
23:49She watched Cedric's near manic state.
23:50Then saw the snow deepening outside.
23:52She instinctively hugged her arms.
23:53I watched his pathetic rage with cold indifference.
23:56Counting down the time.
23:57The drugs should have worn off.
23:59His clarity and anxiety are exactly what I need.
24:01Honey stop.
24:02You are scaring me.
24:03I acted terrified.
24:04Right on cue.
24:04My voice was trembling.
24:05Stepping back twice.
24:06As if frightened by his appearance.
24:07My reaction seemed to trigger Cedric.
24:09He stopped abruptly.
24:10Panting heavily.
24:11Glaring with bloodshot eyes.
24:12Or looking through me at something.
24:14He couldn't accept.
24:15His premonition was so strong.
24:16This old book was special.
24:17The spark and glimmer weren't illusions.
24:20Why isn't it working today?
24:21Wrong method.
24:22Or missing some condition.
24:23He glared fixedly at the encyclopedia.
24:25Trying to burn it with his gaze.
24:27Said, forget it.
24:28Vivian stepped forward to soothe him.
24:30Her voice held a hint of hidden contempt.
24:32Maybe it was a hallucination.
24:33We have evergreen state.
24:34Money and supplies to last us long.
24:36Once the snow stops, everything will be fine.
24:38Her words acted like cold water.
24:39Damping some of Cedric's madness.
24:40But fueling his vanity instead.
24:42Right.
24:43He owes evergreen estate.
24:44Wealth and mountains of supplies.
24:47Without the book, Cedric is still among the elite.
24:50And I, the fool, have handed him everything.
24:53Thinking this, he slowly began to calm down.
24:55But the obsession didn't leave his eyes.
24:57Instead, it was buried like a sea.
24:59Vivian pulled Cedric to his feet.
25:01Yet he still stared fixedly at the encyclopedia.
25:03His trust was still heaving heaven.
25:05How could he accept it?
25:06One moment a secret don't stay weapon.
25:07The next, just scrap metal.
25:10Who suddenly weeped around to me.
25:12Suspicion flickered in his eyes.
25:13Sarah, did you touch this book yesterday?
25:18I sneered inside.
25:20But faint hurt look.
25:21My eyes reddening.
25:23Honey, how could you ask me that?
25:24I didn't even go near the shelf.
25:26Except for that file.
25:28Are you blaming me just because the book is useless?
25:30I bite my lip, looking completely heartbroken.
25:34Hearing the noise, Beatrice Zhou rushes in and frowns at the mess.
25:38What's going on?
25:39Why is the study in such a state?
25:41Vivian Su speaks first, sounding annoyed.
25:43Beatrice Cedric.
25:44Zhou is acting crazy over an old encyclopedia.
25:47He says it glowed yesterday, but now it's worthless.
25:49He even thinks Sarah tempered with it.
25:51Beatrice glances between us, then tries to suit Cedric.
25:55Said, you're just stressed.
25:56This weather is making us all jumpy.
25:59Books don't glow.
26:00You must have been seeing things.
26:02We have evergreen estate, savings and plenty of supplies.
26:06We can last a long time, even without power.
26:09Stop overthinking it.
26:10Cedric ignores her, staring at me with paranoid intensity.
26:13I'm not crazy.
26:14I saw it yesterday.
26:16Sarah, think.
26:17Did you really not touch this book?
26:19Ceres well up as I respond with a trembling, hurt voice.
26:25Ced.
26:25How could you think that of me?
26:27I was with Beatrice all day, then I prepared the papers.
26:31Why would I touch your book?
26:32What's so special about it?
26:33Is it more important than our love?
26:35I play the love brain card to prove my innocence.
26:39Beatrice tries to fix things, fearing they'll lose me.
26:42She pulls Ced aside.
26:43Enough, Ced.
26:44Don't take your anger out on Sarah.
26:46It's just a book.
26:47If it's gone, it's gone.
26:48Food and supplies are what matter now.
26:51Don't scare Sarah.
26:52We also join Ced with a concern.
26:53She's right, said.
26:54Beatrice is right.
26:55You're just under too much pressure.
26:56Sarah has given you everything.
26:58Why would you mess with your book?
27:01She sounds like she's defending me, but she's really hinting to Ced that I'm worthless and not worth his ender.
27:07Seeing me tearful and wronged, Ced remembered I'm totally dependent on him.
27:11He's suspicious, but a strange, restless anxiety remained.
27:17Frustrated, he said nothing more.
27:19He just scowled, kicked a book on the floor and stormed out of the study.
27:23It's okay, Sarah.
27:24Ced is just too stressed.
27:26Beatrice fainted comfort, but her eyes kept darting toward the supplies piled in the living room.
27:30Vivian followed Ced out, whispering to him, likely trying to calm him down further.
27:33I lowered my head, hiding a cold smile.
27:36The seas of doubt are sown, but greed will mask their unease.
27:39That window of time is exactly what I need.
27:41Over the next two days, the blizzard intensified, turning the world into a vast, silent expanse of white.
27:47TV signals cut out completely.
27:49Internet was spotting and phone calls rarely went through.
27:51Evergreen State had rolling blackouts.
27:53The deck-up generator kicked in, but it's gas on fuel.
27:56Sarah tried buying fuel, but communication was hard.
27:58Even when he got through, transport was impossible and prices were sky-high.
28:02The cold and the fear of isolation began to moat everyone.
28:05Ced grew increasingly frantic.
28:07He spent hours in his study, obsessively stroking that encyclopedia, even trying to drop blood on it, but nothing happened.
28:14The cold pageant seemed to sullenly mock his futile efforts.
28:17Viv's confidence wavered.
28:19She began nitpicking supplies, complaining about the cold, and even snapping at Ced for being unprepared.
28:25Under the pressure of the apocalypse, the veil of the air hollow sweetness began to tear.
28:29I watched coldly, secretly staying in touch with my parents via an encrypted satellite phone.
28:35Reinforcements at the Aspen Century are done.
28:37The basement is now a full surveillance space with air filtration and independent heating.
28:42Using his last logistics ties, Dad secretly shipped the missing essentials from my list.
28:47Antibiotics, prescriptions, first aid, seats, and thermal gear to the Aspen Century.
28:54We're just waiting for the right moment.
28:57Soon, that moment arrived.
29:01Fifth day of the blizzard, Evergreeny said lost all power.
29:03The backup generator's fuel is gone.
29:05The cold engulfed every room.
29:06Cold, so-called live wraps in blankets, lids purple.
29:10Her elegance has vanished.
29:12Beatrice Jo shivers on the sofa.
29:14Cedric rushes out, leave it, yelling.
29:17The fuel, is there any spare fuel? Why did the generator stop?
29:20I huddle, faking a tremor.
29:23No, none left.
29:24You said fuel was risky, so we barely bought any.
29:27My fault for not reminding you.
29:29I shift the blame onto him.
29:31Cedric photos, recalling his luxury speed.
29:36He erupts in rage.
29:37What's the use of that now?
29:38Now what? We'll freeze to death.
29:40A test flickers onto his phone.
29:43A friend mentions fuel at the underbelly.
29:45But the price is astronomical.
29:47Must be picked up in person.
29:48Extremely risky.
29:49Sencha grips the phone.
29:50Knuckles wiped.
29:52The underbelly is across town.
29:53The blizzard has blocked all roads.
29:54Driving there is suicide.
29:56But without fuel.
29:56Evergreen estate is an icebox.
29:58They won't last long.
30:01Go. We must.
30:03Beatrice wrapped in a blanket.
30:04Spoke with trembling but undeniable greed.
30:06Something is better than nothing.
30:07With fuel, we can survive until the snow stops.
30:09Vivian Su nodded quickly.
30:10Her eyes filled with terror.
30:11Said, just go.
30:12Let me come.
30:13We'll be fine if we're careful.
30:15In this apocalypse, they've stopped pretending.
30:16Cedric looked at me with commanding eyes.
30:18Stay home and the guard supplies.
30:20Beatrice's eyes flashed with shootness.
30:22She glanced at Vivian and spoke coldly.
30:23I'm going too.
30:24There's strength in numbers.
30:25Sarah is pregnant.
30:26She should stay here and keep watch.
30:28I knew she didn't distrust Cedric, but rather Vivian.
30:31She feared Vivian would manipulate Cedric into abandoning her to enjoy themselves.
30:34Cedric frowned by the greed, telling me to use supplies sparingly before leaving.
30:39I nodded submissively while a cold light flashed in my eyes.
30:43Once they laughed, I used the encrypted satellite phone to call father.
30:46They're at the underbelly for fuel.
30:47Start the plan.
30:52Father's voice is steady.
30:53Good.
30:54The Aspen sanctuary is all ready.
30:56Stay safe.
30:57We'll get you.
30:57As planned.
30:59I hung up.
30:59Starting my final check.
31:00Artita's leaking gas in the evergreen estate vents.
31:03A low dose, but effective in cold and anxiety.
31:06I also put trackers in Cedric and Vivian's bags.
31:09Every move they make is under our control.
31:11Three hours later.
31:12Cedric and the others returned.
31:13Existed.
31:14It took forever to unsteak the car.
31:15They only got a small fuel tent.
31:17Enough for the generator for hours.
31:18Damn it.
31:19Those people are daylight robbers.
31:20Cedric slammed the fuel tent down.
31:22A few drops splashed out.
31:23Vivian cried from the cold.
31:24Complaining about the dangerous roads.
31:25Beatrice stole wide about the fuel's cost.
31:27The three argued incessantly.
31:28I served the hot soup I'd prepared.
31:30Drink some soup to warm up.
31:32Stop arguing.
31:32We need to stick together.
31:33They were starving.
31:34And freezing too.
31:35They got done the soup.
31:36Good.
31:37You're useful now.
31:38Well, we were out.
31:39Hope you didn't waste resources.
31:40Cedric is truly disgusting and cold blooded.
31:43Even with me pregnant.
31:44He only cares about himself.
31:46Not my survival.
31:47Pity.
31:48None of it matters now.
31:49Keep a rotting Evergreen estate.
31:51With his precious interests.
31:55Soon.
31:56The gas and the sedative in the soup took effect.
31:59The three grew drowned.
32:00Once they slept.
32:01I packed and took the real bookmark.
32:04I opened Evergreen estate's back door.
32:07Snow fell as the wind cut like a knife.
32:10But I felt incredibly relieved.
32:12Far off.
32:12Father's convoy had arrived.
32:13Headlights show like warm stars.
32:15I trudged through the deep snow toward the convoy.
32:19The door opened.
32:21And mother's tearful voice called out.
32:22Angel.
32:23My child.
32:24She hugged me tight.
32:25I felt her trembling through her thick coat.
32:28It was pure worry and fear.
32:30Father patted my back.
32:31Steady.
32:32But clearly concerned.
32:34You're safe now.
32:35Get in.
32:35It's too cold.
32:36I nodded.
32:37I climbed into the warmth.
32:38Through the window.
32:39I looked back at Evergreen estate.
32:40It stood like a silent beast in the blizzard.
32:43Inside.
32:43Three people would soon pay for their greed and cruelty.
32:47The car starts slowly.
32:48Drying toward the Aspen century.
32:50Snowy scenery rushes past.
32:51Like my sunburned past life.
32:53The combo jump for two hours.
32:54Reached the Aspen century.
32:55This was a private estate that bought years ago.
32:58Fortified after basic non-stop work.
33:00A snow-celled doomsday fortress.
33:02Heavy alloy doors slowly opened.
33:03Bright winded inside.
33:04One may agree with us.
33:07Go warm up and eat.
33:08We'll talk late.
33:12That's it.
33:13Leading me inside.
33:14I sit on the soft sofa.
33:16Jinking mom's hot ginger tea.
33:17The chills slowly fades.
33:18Hans nerds finally relax.
33:20Mom sits beside me.
33:21Holding my hand.
33:22Ice ray.
33:23Our fault for missing Cedric's true face.
33:25You suffered so much.
33:27Mom.
33:28Don't blame yourselves.
33:29I was blinded by love.
33:30I pet mom's hand gently.
33:32It's over.
33:33We're together now.
33:34We'll be fine.
33:36Dance is on the chair opposite.
33:37Friends lightly.
33:38Monitors show Cedric raging at Evergreen Estate.
33:41Mom added.
33:42Looting started at the underbelly.
33:44It's becoming unstable.
33:49I put on my tea.
33:51My gaze turns cold.
33:55Let them fight.
33:56Let them stay at Evergreen Estate.
33:57Once we are ready.
33:58We will settle the score.
34:00Dad.
34:01Most importantly.
34:02Do we have the supplies not listed in the encyclopedia?
34:04Don't worry.
34:06Everything is ready.
34:06Father hands me a list.
34:08Antibiotics.
34:09Mass.
34:09First aid.
34:10The climate controlled basement is all organized.
34:13Everything is categorized for easy access.
34:15Yes.
34:15I carefully pulled out the encyclopedia and my hidden ancient bookmark glowing softly.
34:21Dad.
34:22Let's try it.
34:23I tried it twice at Evergreen Estate.
34:25It's amazing.
34:25Hearing this.
34:26My parents look curious.
34:28To be safe.
34:29They also prepared extra food and supplies from the encyclopedia.
34:41I swapped the bookmark over the olive oil on the page.
34:43Chanting 10 liters.
34:44After a golden glow.
34:45A 10 liter bottle appeared at my feet.
34:50Wow.
34:51It works.
34:52Incredible.
34:53Mom picked up the bottle.
34:54Who examined it and even sniffed it, marveling in disbelief.
34:58Such a treasure exists in this world.
35:00Miraculous indeed.
35:01If it fell into the wrong hands, it would cause chaos.
35:04Father always considers every angle.
35:07I comforted him softly.
35:08Dad.
35:08We have it now.
35:09So nothing will do wrong.
35:11We just need to extract our supplies slowly.
35:15Father nodded.
35:16We went to the warehouse to restock according to our list.
35:19Soon, the warehouse was packed.
35:21And my heart was filled with a sense of security.
35:25Now, we just wait to see how Cedric Zhou is devoured by this apocalypse.
35:29Life at the Aspen Sanctuary stabilized.
35:31Heavy isolation kept out the cold and despair.
35:34Climate control and independent power ran smoothly.
35:37Father even started hydroponic gardening in the salarium to add fresh greens to our diet.
35:48Through hidden cameras and receivers up high, we still get glimpses of Evergreen Estate.
35:52It's our only window into the world, and especially Cedric Zhou's situation.
35:59After I left, Cedric Zhou searched for me everywhere, but I was gone.
36:03He felt something was wrong.
36:05But with Vivian Su constantly throwing herself at him, he figured he already had Evergreen Estate and a fortune anyway.
36:10I'd likely frozen to death on the road looking for my parents, said.
36:14Isn't her disappearance perfect?
36:16Saves as the trouble of plotting.
36:17Now, this place is just for the two of us.
36:19Shivering, Cedric Zhou huddled with Vivian Su for once, giving her only half-hearted replies.
36:24I watched them coldly, feeling nothing but utter disgust.
36:27My best friend and my fiancรฉ huddled together plotting my death.
36:30It's truly laughable.
36:36I didn't look at them for days after.
36:39Only when dad reminded me to watch them did I check.
36:43Evergreen Estate was dug inside due to the blackout.
36:46Lit only by candles and the fireplace.
36:48It looked bleak.
36:49Cedric, Vivian and Beatrice had lost their smartness.
36:52Instead, they looked exhausted, terrified and resentful.
36:54The small fuel tank soon ran dry.
36:56The generator died completely.
36:57Extreme cold invaded every corner of Evergreen Estate.
36:59Frost formed on the walls.
37:01The water pipes had already burst.
37:02They now take snow just to have water.
37:04But fuel soon became an issue.
37:06Cold.
37:06So cold.
37:07Wrapped in blankets, Vivian huddled by the fireplace.
37:10Her voice rasped.
37:11With no makeup, she showed only frostbite and despair.
37:14Cedric, do something or we'll freeze to death.
37:17Cedric kicked the cold radiator in the ridge.
37:19What can I do?
37:20No signal and no underbelly dealer.
37:23He glared at their dwindling supply pile.
37:26Mostly luxury snacks and wine he'd bought to show off.
37:30Actual survival rations and cannons vanished quickly.
37:37Eat sparingly.
37:38Who knows when the snow stops?
37:40Beatrice Joe Sweet.
37:41Snatching the premium chocolate Vivian Su just opened.
37:44Always just eating.
37:44Face taffies for survival now.
37:46What are you doing?
37:47The witch.
37:48Vivian Su looked up like a cat with a step on tail.
37:50Days of hunger and the cold stripped away her mask.
37:52If your son were useless, we wouldn't be in this mess.
37:55Can't even get some fuel.
37:56And he promised me a good life.
37:57Ma.
37:58What was that?
37:59You little jinx.
37:59If you hadn't seduced him, he wouldn't have fought with Sarah.
38:03Sarah would never have left suddenly.
38:04Her parents would have cared for her if she were here.
38:07They'd have given us all the supplies.
38:08It's all because of you.
38:09You curse.
38:10Screaming Beatrice Joe lunged at Vivian Su to scratch her.
38:12Cedric Joe tried to separate them but was scratched and caught.
38:15Enough! Stop it now!
38:17Cedric Joe wrote, shutting them both away violently.
38:19Weak and angry, he stumbled and crashed into the bookshelf.
38:22An encyclopedia fell, striking near his feet once more.
38:31Cedric Joe stared at the book's eyes bloodshot.
38:33Mad obsession surged within him again.
38:35Is this?
38:36Something's wrong.
38:37He grabbed the book like a lifeline, rubbing it and biting the spine in a frenzy.
38:42Come out.
38:43Food.
38:44Water.
38:45Fuel.
38:47For the pages, stay still.
38:48Only his heavy gasps and the woman's terrified.
38:50Distinctful glares remained.
38:52Insane.
38:52He's truly mad.
38:53I was so blind.
38:54Vivian Su mumbled, instinctively batting away from him.
38:57Beatrice Joe watched the hint, pained and frantic, ending in a helpless sigh and dread.
39:02Days passed in agonizing slow motion.
39:04Through that evergreen estate dwindled as arguments escalated.
39:07The ugliest side of humanity was laid bare.
39:11Cedric Joe began rationing food strictly.
39:13He took most, then Beatrice Joe, then Vivian Su.
39:16He claimed men need strength and mothers deserve respect, calling Vivian a freeloader.
39:20Vivian Su went from sobbing to silence.
39:22Her gaze filled with venom.
39:27She started holding food secretly.
39:29She even licked their discarded wrappers while they slept.
39:32Beatrice watched the scraps like a rat, constantly abusing Vivian Su.
39:37She lost patience with Cedric, calling him useless.
39:40Wealth, they had stolen anyway.
39:43Over a biscuit, Beatrice Joel and Vivian Su fought.
39:47Cedric took sides and shoved Vivian hard.
39:50Vivian hit her head, blood pouring out.
39:52Numbly she wiped it, glaring venomously at them.
39:58Evergreen estate became a frozen hell.
40:01We watched coldly, feeling only the satisfaction of revenge.
40:05Their suffering is nothing compared to my past pain.
40:10It is time.
40:11Looking at those haggard figures, father spoke grimly.
40:14They are at their breaking point.
40:16Time to move.
40:18I nodded and took out the real bookmark.
40:21Time to give them hope, then crashing.
40:26I had father adjust the booster so the old radio at Evergreen estate could catch our signal.
40:32The next day, Cedric Joel hopelessly turned on the radio as usual, searching for news.
40:37Through the static, the voice he had been dreaming of flickered in and out.
40:40Repeating, Aspen Ridge, official rescue point, ample supplies, sustainable energy, accepting survivors, location.
40:47Fancy as it was, keywords like Aspen Ridge, rescue point, and supplies hit Cedric like adrenaline.
40:53There's help, an official rescue point at Aspen Ridge.
40:56Cedric jumped up, trembling, and yelled at the shocked Beatrice Joel and Vivian Su.
41:00Did you hear? Aspen Ridge, there's help and supplies.
41:03A glimmer of hope was rekindled in their eyes.
41:06Aspen Ridge, isn't that what Serafina Lin's family manner?
41:09Beatrice hesitated.
41:10Yes, exactly.
41:11Cedric paced excitedly.
41:12High ground, sturdy buildings.
41:13It's definitely an official post.
41:16We must go there now.
41:17But the snow is so deep.
41:19How do we get there?
41:20Vivian clutched her stomach, asking weakly.
41:22Though her eyes burned with the will to live.
41:28Crawl if we must.
41:29Cedric's eyes burned.
41:30Staying here means death.
41:31There's food and heat.
41:33Might find Serafina's family.
41:35They're surely living in luxury.
41:37Report them.
41:38Then seize their supplies for us.
41:40Nellis quickly took root and grew.
41:42They forgot how they got evergreeny steak.
41:45Only seeking more to crush us down.
41:48They frantically grabbed all warm clothes.
41:51Packed the last food away.
41:52Made crude sleds from broken furniture.
41:55Watching them struggle for false hope, I smiled coldly.
41:59The fish finally took the bait.
42:02Blizzard raging.
42:03Snow already waist deep.
42:05Bundled up.
42:06Cedric's trio trudged through the vast snow.
42:09Icy wound cut them.
42:10Breathing became hard.
42:12Every step drained them.
42:13Freezing seemed inevitable.
42:18Beatrice was fading fast.
42:20Collapsing in the snow.
42:21Begging fed to carry her.
42:22Vivian sewaged coldly.
42:23Lits turned deep purple.
42:25Clutching her bag tightly.
42:26Hiding the food she'd secretly saved inside.
42:28Cedric thought how he was.
42:29Dreading both Beatrice and the crude sleds.
42:31Moving at the snow's peak.
42:32Almost there.
42:33We're nearly there.
42:33Hold on.
42:34Cedric kept encouraging himself and the other two.
42:37He imagined the Aspen Sanctuary's warm.
42:39Hot food.
42:40And reporting our crimes to the officials.
42:43After trekking a day and night.
42:44Starving and frozen.
42:45Their strength was gone.
42:47As Beatrice pointed and Vivian gave up.
42:49Cedric pointed ahead and grew up with excitement.
42:52Look.
42:53Lights.
42:54Over there.
42:55The Aspen Sanctuary.
42:56We made it.
42:57A snow-covered building leaned ahead.
42:58Its bright lights shining through the storm-like beacon.
43:03Georgie had moved the perimeter lights to guide their way.
43:06The sight gave them one last surge of strength.
43:08Scrambling and shouting hoarsely.
43:09They desperately charged toward the lights.
43:11Finally, they collapsed against the heavy gates of the Aspen Sanctuary.
43:14With his last strength, Cedric pounded frantically on the cold alley gates.
43:19Open.
43:20Open up.
43:20We're survivors.
43:22Save us.
43:22This isn't a rescue point.
43:24It's private property.
43:25Please leave.
43:26A cold voice rang from the speaker.
43:28Private property.
43:29Cedric filled.
43:29Thank you, Shanti.
43:30Wait.
43:31We heard the broadcast.
43:32They promised help and supplies.
43:34I beg you.
43:34Please let us in.
43:36We're freezing and starving.
43:37Beatrice still collapsed behind him.
43:39Vivian slumped down.
43:40Her eyes big.
43:41George spoke coldly.
43:42We'll provide food, but you cannot enter.
43:47It's dangerous out there.
43:48Take the food and leave quickly.
43:50A delivery hatch opened by the window.
43:52Three steaming buns and hot water slid out.
43:55The aroma jolted Cedric and the other's senses.
43:59They pounced like wolves, devouring the buns despite the heat.
44:04It wasn't enough, but it restored their strength and greed.
44:08Their eyes fixed greedily on the interior.
44:12It's freezing today.
44:13They actually have fresh buns and hot water.
44:15There must be more supplies inside.
44:16This is definitely the place on the radio.
44:18Cedric sigh started.
44:19He instantly put on a pitiful act.
44:20He backed at the window.
44:22Have mercy.
44:22Please let us in.
44:23It's literally lethal out here.
44:24I...
44:25I know the owner here.
44:26George Ling.
44:26I'm your son-in-law.
44:27Tell him it's Cedric Joe.
44:29His daughter Serafina Lin's fiance.
44:31He'll definitely see me.
44:32A while passed.
44:33Silence, except for the falling snow.
44:35Just as Cedric lost patience, the father finally spoke again.
44:38We'll let you in alone to talk.
44:40But those two stay outside.
44:41Cedric was overjoyed.
44:43He nodded quickly.
44:43Yes, yes.
44:45Beatrice Joe and Vivian Sue panicked.
44:47Dad, you can't leave us.
44:48Mom, Viv, wait for me.
44:50I'll get you after I've explained everything.
44:52Cedric soothed them.
44:53He only thought of getting inside for warmth and food.
44:56The heavy alloy side door opened a crack for one person.
44:59Cedric squeezed inside impatiently.
45:01He was instantly enveloped by a screen like warm.
45:04He nearly groaned from the comfort.
45:06Before he could see inside, two guards grabbed him from both sides,
45:10pinning his arms and holding him down firmly.
45:13What are you doing?
45:14I'm your master son-in-law.
45:15Let go.
45:16Cedric joe struggled and shouted in panic.
45:18Son-in-law, a cold familiar voice came from the shadows ahead.
45:21I stepped slowly into the light.
45:23In cozy loungewear with a warm glass of milk.
45:25I looked at him with indifference, as if at a filthy insect.
45:29My father and mother stood behind.
45:31Their eyes were cold, filled with disdain and hatred.
45:33Seraphine, I need that.
45:34Mom, you all.
45:35Tell them to let me go.
45:37What's going on here?
45:38Cedric joe, shocked and furious, tried to struggle.
45:39What's going on?
45:40I slowly approached him.
45:41Looking down at his pathetic state, a cruel smile touched my lips.
45:45Cedric, don't you get it yet?
45:46There was never an official rescue point.
45:48We sent down the broadcast.
45:49We are the masters of this place.
45:51You...
45:51You lured me here.
45:53Cedric's pupils shunned.
45:54The color drained from his face.
45:56He finally realized it was a total trap.
46:01What else?
46:02I chuckled.
46:02Did you think after how you treated me?
46:04Would you repay evil with kindness and take in three venomous snakes?
46:08You...
46:08How heartless of you.
46:10Cedric joe wrote.
46:11It's freezing outside.
46:12My mom on river will freeze.
46:13Oh, lost race.
46:14My voice said angry.
46:15So what?
46:16Compared to what you did to me and my unborn child, this is nothing.
46:19This is only the beginning.
46:21I waved.
46:22The guards understood.
46:23Dragging a struggling, cursing Cedric joe to the surveillance room.
46:25The sanctuary's heavy doors slowly closed once night.
46:28Beatrice and Viv's desperate cries were cut off, eventually vanishing into the snow and
46:32rain.
46:34Inside, the screens were split into several views.
46:37Outside, Beatrice and Viv pounded the door, but soon collapsed in the cold, their voices fading away.
46:43Cedric was pinned down, watching the two women die buried by snow, turning into frozen corpses.
46:48His eyes went red, howling like a beast.
46:51Ah!
46:52Serafina!
46:52You're slim!
46:53Rot in hell!
46:54Let go!
46:55I'll kill you!
46:57Kill me!
46:58I sit across him, sipping milk slowly, just like your past life's plan.
47:02Kill me and seize my family's wealth.
47:04Cedric joe's howling stops abruptly.
47:06He looks up, eyes filled with shock, horror, and guilty evasion.
47:10What?
47:10What do you mean, past life?
47:13Surprised that I know.
47:15Setting down the cup, I'm leaning, my gaze piercing his very soul.
47:19I'm back, from the moment you froze me to death, after stealing everything.
47:23I'm back, with all your skins, your betrayals, and your greed.
47:28Word for word, I recount every detail of your plans with Vivian Su, even the plot against
47:33my unborn child.
47:36Cedric joe turns pale with Karen, his body trembling uncontrollably.
47:41No!
47:41Impossible!
47:42That was just...
47:44We were just joking!
47:45He stammers, trying to deny it.
47:46Joking!
47:47Father slams the table, roaring in fury.
47:49Conspiring with Vivian Su to ruin Sera and kill her child is a joke.
47:54Cedric joe, you and Vivian Su deserve no mercy.
48:00Your mother cursed Suti.
48:01Monster!
48:02Karma will find you!
48:04I waved the encyclopedia and the real bookmark before him.
48:07Looking for this, aren't you?
48:09Wonder why it went cold?
48:10Cedric's eyes instantly widened, staring at the bookmark.
48:13You!
48:13You really sabotaged it.
48:15Precisely.
48:16I admitted calmly.
48:17I have the key.
48:18You only found it because you triggered it once by chance.
48:21Now, it's back home.
48:22I swiped the bookmark across the page.
48:25Fine chocolates appeared on the table.
48:26Cedric watched this magical scene.
48:28Greed and longing exploded in his eyes.
48:30Then, deep despair swallowed him.
48:32Right there, yet forever out of reach.
48:35But why?
48:35Why treat me like this?
48:37Drained of all strength, he collapsed.
48:39I was tired of his wailing.
48:41Father had him dragged out to join Beatrice and Vivian.
48:45Cedric's agonizing cries echoed through the mountains.
48:49Soon, Cedric drew his last breath.
48:53Revenge is ours.
48:54Two lifetimes of resentment are finally exhaled.
48:57No expected ecstasy.
48:59Only deep, quiet relief.
49:00Evil rips his end.
49:02Fate comes around.
49:02Justice is served.
49:03We watch the snow from the Aspen Sanctuary's lookout.
49:08Mother Lin grips my hand.
49:10George Lin holds us both close.
49:12It's over.
49:13It's all over.
49:14Father says solemnly.
49:15Now we live on as a family.
49:18Yes, touching my belly, I feel the warmth of our bum.
49:23My child, I finally protected you this time.
49:25I've won us a chance to survive.
49:28The road ahead remains long and hard.
49:30Together and prepared, we have infinite hope.
49:33We have perfect hope for all right now.
49:35We will never forgive.
49:36We will never change it to wonder.
49:36ัะฒะพะตะน noue
49:36Look at your body.
49:37Pinus
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