My Flash Romance With the Richest Mogul novel Chapter 1998

Of course, if the owner of a negative item had a righteous heart, they wouldn't be so easily controlled by it.

But the person standing outside the door was clearly someone whose heart was already filled with wicked thoughts.

Under the evil object's influence, they likely felt no guilt, convinced they had done nothing wrong.

"Manfred?" Miley's impatient voice came from outside. She pushed at the door, but it wouldn't budge.

Manfred's eyes were filled with disgust. "What do you want? Just say it."

Hearing his cold response, Miley wasn't surprised. Instead, she let out a soft, teasing laugh.

"Not letting your dear aunt in?" Her voice carried a sickly sweet charm enough to make a man go weak in the knees.

Vivian's frown deepened.

Manfred's gaze turned even colder. "It's inconvenient."

"Have you grown so distant from me?" There was a hint of mock sadness in Miley's voice.

"Seems like you have nothing important to say. Then don't disturb my rest."

"Rest?" Miley chuckled. "Didn't you bring back a beauty? The dark market says she's an exceptionally stunning woman. It's been so long since I've seen a new beauty. Why don't you let me take a look?"

Vivian was speechless. Why were so many people curious about her?

Not only that, Miley's tone carried a sense of entitlement—like she was inspecting a mere object.

Manfred caught on immediately. His tone turned icy when he said, "You'd best not be curious. She's mine, and I'll do whatever I want with her."

Manfred's repeated refusals clearly enraged Miley. Her voice turned sharp. "Fine! Very well! You think you can truly become the head of the Atkinson family? Just wait. One day, when you come begging, even if you kneel, I won't show you any mercy!"

With that, Miley stormed away.

Vivian couldn't shake the feeling that something was very wrong with this world.

Manfred's voice snapped her out of her thoughts. "I have a secret chamber. You'll sleep there tonight. No matter who comes, don't come out unless it's me."

Vivian didn't ask why.