Female Novel
Chapter 1384
“Ian, although my time with Lillian was short, the love I received from her filled all the voids of my youth.
She was a wise woman who loved me deeply. If she knew I was being bullied like this, she wouldn't just
stand by. Whenever I was beaten by my grandparents, she was always the first to rush to my defense.
And when the other kids called me names, she'd stand up to their parents tooth and nail. Lillian always
did whatever she could to protect me. If this BK thing is really related to her, then the people there
should be treating her chosen successor with kindness.”
Maja's voice was even as she looked at Ian, “I couldn’t sense the slightest respect there, so I've come
to realize something. Lillian does have ties to BK, but since she chose to live incognito in Crystalbrook
Valley, perhaps she escaped BK at that time. Phelps wants me back to help him claim his position—
that might because his position is shaky, and he needs something very important.”
“What he needs?”
“The Jellyfish Seal.”
Her eyelashes fluttered slightly as she spoke this, her voice a bit hoarse.
“It was something I found in Crystalbrook Valley, something Lillian had hidden away. If BK was truly at
her command, such a massive organization would be a huge asset. Regardless of who her adversaries
were back then, she wouldn't have to live in hardship in Crystalbrook Valley. So, it's highly likely that BK
could no longer aid her back then. That’s why she took the most important thing with her. Besides, with
my uncle's family all gone, those people are likely to search for the Jellyfish Seal. Whoever holds the
seal, is the true leader of BK.”
Having blown the place to smithereens, Maja and Ian returned together by helicopter.
When they reached the seventh floor, the two shared a passionate kiss.
As they gasped for air, Ian cradled her face.novelbin
“I think I've understood BK's current situation. Any organization in its later stages will see infighting, and
BK is of no exception. Some back your mother, but many more are in Phelps’s camp. Your mother took
off with the seal. In that case, even if Phelps wants to be the boss, he’d face resistance from the old
fogies. That's why he's turned to you—Lillian's handpicked heir, and it’s likely you hold the Jellyfish
Seal. If you also side with Phelps, what does it matter if he claims not the official title? All he needs is a
firm grip on you.”
“He trains you, boosts you up, and you're grateful to him, treating him like a mentor. Without lifting a
finger, he can silence those old stalwarts.”
Maja nodded as she was pinned down onto the bed.
But she still put up a hand to stop him.
“No, you're not healed yet.”
Ian sweated with efforts of restraint, especially after the night’s escapade. Now back in this room, he
desired her more than ever.
To want her, to love her, to never be apart from her.
“Maja.”
But she had already gotten up to straighten her clothes.
It was nearly six, and the dawn is breaking.
Ian felt deflated, tempted to take care of himself. But after tossing and turning in bed for some time, he
couldn't find the release.
After Maja finished freshening up, she could still sense his grievance.
But she paid it no mind—not until his wound was healed, the matter would not be settled.
Ian gave up and sullenly flopped back onto the bed.
“You’re heartless.”
Maja, though, was fixated on the address Eric had left, full of determination.
“Your brother was saved by someone, a woman, a hypnotist capable of erasing painful memories. To
hypnotize someone like your brother, her skills must be at least on par with Phelps. Phelps told me
once that Lillian was a hypnotist too. I wonder if they are the same person.”
Ian lay on the bed, with a look of infinite melancholy, offering no reply.
After being rejected for the whole night, he had every reason to wallow in self-pity.
“Ian?”
Maja called out.
Ian’s chest still ached. Feeling wronged, he just turned over, presenting his back to her.