Chapter 14 Chapter Fourteen

Meng William is at the end of his rope.These days, shipping, his only means of subsistence, was doomed.Since Christmas, he had avoided visiting his office on Bardot's Wharf, instead spending his days at home, drinking himself to death.Now he even has to sell his furniture to make ends meet.All London will know that he is penniless. Jack is the only one who can bear his company.Luo Lin seldom went home, and even the servants tried not to show up. This is really dumb eating yellow lotus!The Navy actually confiscated our ship - damn the Navy!Your father and I run the Navy, and we are the Navy!

Jack poured himself a glass of brandy.It was the last bottle, and Jack knew there would be no more brandy because the grocer was no longer taking their credit. William raised his bloodshot eyes to his son-in-law.Do you know how humiliating it is to ask my brother for help? Far inferior to me.God, I'm his bastard, Jack said silently.I thought my days of humiliation were over when I took your goddamn daughter and finally became the Meng family. I just don't understand why the bad luck keeps coming, never stops.It is hard to believe that all of these losses were purely coincidental.I didn't think the disappearance of the slave ship was related to the ship we lost in the typhoon, but suddenly I doubt it.It must have been your father and enemy - perhaps that son of a bitch in Newcastle!

I don't even trust my father's friends, let alone his enemies.They are also the same bird!Who do you think will attend the New Year's auction he arranged?Jack had no desire to go back to Ball House again, to be one of the many illegitimate children of the Earl of Sandage again. There are all kinds of people.Poet, statesman, aristocrat.The Prince of Wales will be there, of course, but I don't want to sell my collection to the Prince, who is in even worse financial shape than we are.I'm more counting on Dai Fran.He would pay for all kinds of weird paintings or drawings. It is said that he practiced the Black Mass!Jack whispered.

Indeed, DeFarlane was particularly obsessed with profane works.I believe that a portrait of the Twelve Apostles will fetch a good price!They are so savage by day.William chuckled. I would have thought that Rottnam's erotic paintings would command a better price.The object of abuse is only interesting when it's a woman. Indeed, sexual abuse is the most evocative.William imagined that scene, and his saliva seemed to flow out.He decided to find a maid to relieve him later. Theon planned the journey carefully and decided to arrive in London on New Year's Eve.The weather and wind and waves in the English Channel were very cooperative until the last night.A storm of thunder and lightning came, throwing the Hellfire into the rolling waves.

All night, Theon bustled up and down decks, his mind preoccupied with two women: Emerald and Hellfire.There was no one on board, let alone Emerald.She cried that she should not have come.By dawn the storm had subsided a little, but the sea was still not calm.Twice Theon ordered her to the cabin below for her safety. She burst into tears.If I will die, I will die with you too! Theon's temper was on the verge of exploding.He insisted on picking her up and took her down to the cabin.No one will die.Don't be ridiculous, Emerald. She clung to him, sucking on his strength and comfort, almost robbing Theon of his manliness.He pulled off the sheet and covered her.You need to get some sleep and get some rest.

I can not sleep! you must!In a few hours we will land safely in London.trust me!As soon as the words came out, he almost wanted to bite off his tongue.He went to the cabinet and took out the bottle Dana had given him.He poured half a glass of wine and brought it to her lips.Drink it down, it calms you down. what is that? Dana's special prescription never fails.He watched her drink the opium-laced wine, so docile, so trusting.Her body was shaking all the time, but she finished the drink very resolutely.Theon sat on the edge of the bed and took her hand.He watched her fear die away and her eyelids close.He stroked her hand with his thumb, waiting patiently for her to fall asleep.

When she finally fell asleep, he tucked her arms under the blankets and stood by the bed, staring at her.His boat shook violently, as if jealous of his concern for the woman.Theon cursed, but before moving away from Jade, he leaned over and pressed a soft kiss on her eyelid. Seven hours later, Jade was still fast asleep, unaware that Theon carried her off the boat, wrapped her in her velvet cloak, and climbed into the carriage. Snowflakes began to fall as the carriage turned the Stella Street.But Theon didn't feel cold at all, he didn't feel any.He had said goodbye, now it was just a matter of getting her to her destination safely.His gloomy thoughts were occupied by Lord Sandage's New Year's sale at Ball House.

The carriage stopped.Theon sat for a full minute before taking the last step.He opened the door, with no emotion in his silver eyes, and hugged the sleeping woman in his arms. Beton the porter has been working in Meng's house for ten years, and he always has a stinky face, but when he saw this dark and dangerous man standing at the door holding Mr. William's daughter, he couldn't help but take a step back , allowing the satanic man to walk into the house with the pregnant lady in his arms. Theon gently placed the sleeping Jade on the couch as if it was his most cherished treasure, and then he turned and left without saying a word.

Bayton barely plucked up the courage, chased to the door and asked: What's going on here? Theon came back with the emerald suitcase, put it at the door, and warned: Take good care of this woman, Beton.He took a letter from his coat pocket and handed it to him.The letter was written to Meng William and Luo Jieke. The letter clearly stated that if something happened to Emerald, he would kill them with his own hands and send them to hell. Theon turned and disappeared into the snow. Beton murmured mockingly: Happy New Year.I know in my heart that it is impossible to be happy this New Year.

Ball House was brightly lit.Earl Guilt, who was wearing a black tuxedo, walked into the room calmly.The hall was full of people, and there was a staggering number of cups of wine. From time to time, men's obscene laughter came from the smoky room.Erotic books, paintings and sketches are conspicuously hung on one wall, which is obviously the protagonist of this auction. Earl Guilt stood still beside a marble pillar, looking at the room expressionlessly, assessing how many dignitaries and dignitaries were present, and didn't even take a second look at the obscene erotic paintings behind him.

The Prince of Wales passed by him, greeted him coldly, and then turned his attention to his friend Churchill.I have to say that the Meng Brothers' obscene collection is enough to plaster every wall of Cotton Palace! Theon's indifferent eyes swept over Meng Weihan, Earl of Sandage, and continued to look for his other two targets of revenge.He saw William Meng talking to Willett.This is so ironic.Doesn't William Meng know that Willett is one of the culprits that caused his current situation?Theon wasn't surprised to see Willett at the auction.Although he is a conservative reformist, he is also a hedonist and a collector of erotic paintings. Earl Guilt knew that the occasion he had chosen could not be more suitable.Instead of sympathizing with the humiliation of the Meng family brothers, these disgraceful dignitaries would ridicule them. He was ecstatic in his heart, waiting for the most suitable moment to attack.Not long after, Jack joined William as they stood beside the prince and became the center of attention of the man.Theon stepped forward. Seems like I should toast you.Your daughter is about to give birth to your first grandchild, and he turns to Jack.I knew he was incompetent, so I performed this feat on his behalf.Never underestimate the Irish. There was a dead silence in the hall.Gilt raised his hand.You don't have to thank me, gentlemen, it's my pleasure. Theon turned and walked towards the gate, and the crowd stepped aside to let him pass, everyone was thrilled to see it.There was enough scandal to feed their gossip for months, and they would definitely talk about it! Jade is trapped in a nightmare, and it seems as though she struggles desperately, she just can't get out.She was firmly clamped. She dreamed that she was back at Bowman Mansion, and no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't wake up.She struggled to stand up, and for a while her mind was still not very clear, and then she gradually realized that she was not dreaming.She denied the fact and couldn't believe it.No!This can't happen to me! Her mind was in turmoil, and she stroked her head with her hand, trying to sort out the confusion in her mind.She looked around in horror.The last thing she remembers is being in a storm.How did I get here?Where is Theon? She insisted on sailing to England with him, never expecting to return to Portman House.The child in her stomach suddenly did somersaults.Jade knew she was going to vomit. She managed to climb the stairs, holding on to the railing, to the bathroom sink.She clutched her stomach and vomited until there was nothing to vomit, feeling like she was going to empty out her stomach.The feeling of vomiting gradually disappeared, but she felt even more sad in her heart. Emerald heard someone approaching.She struggled to her feet, guessing the maid came to help her.She turned to meet Rojack's pale face, which twisted with rage and loathing. You stinky bitch!The surname Ou said that he will send you back when you are pregnant with an illegitimate child!Don't you know shame at all?Unfaithful bitch! Jade's face was as pale as paper.Her hands covered her stomach, as if to protect the child from him.Jack was lying, Theon would never do such a cruel thing to her! Get out!I will never accept you!I don't accept bastards with the surname Ou! Jade refuses to act like a timid mouse.She straightened her body and said proudly: You won't have that chance, Roger!Earl Guilt was a wonderful lover!You're so ridiculous to think I'll let you touch me!She turned and left the bathroom with dignity. Don't you want to plant his Irish illegitimate son on the Mon family!I will destroy him first! Jade, who was standing at the top of the stairs, turned around in panic, only to find that Jack had already chased him, and his evil intentions.Time and movement seemed to stand still, and she saw him stretch out his arm and push her down the stairs.Jade reached out and grabbed the railing, desperately trying to stop herself from falling. She felt his hand savagely pushing against her back again, and her body fell.She fell towards the railing, desperate to hold on, but her foot had slipped down the steps, her right foot twisted at an unnatural angle.Emerald screamed in pain when she heard the sound of bones breaking. What the hell is going on?Her father's roar rang out. In a painful red mist, she saw Meng William's hateful figure standing at the bottom of the stairs.The fat Beton stood behind her, dumbfounded at what he had just seen.He tried to dismiss the other two maids.They had just seen and heard everything, but he couldn't seem to get the words out. Get a doctor.Meng William said.He looked at Jade with disgust, but still did his father's duty. Beton sent one of the maids to the doctor, and another to make the lady's bed. Not in my room!Jack said bitterly.This woman is not my wife! Take her to the servants' quarters.William ordered. The maid made the bed in the cook's room, and she spat at Jack when he went to Jade to pick her up.Don't touch me, you murderous pig! In the end, Mrs. Tang, the cook, carried her to the bed, took off her clothes, and found her old pajamas.Jade's feet ached like they had been branded with a branding iron, but she was most worried about her baby, not her feet.Mrs. Tang asked about her condition and checked her lower body for bleeding.After confirming that there was no, both of them thanked God from the bottom of their hearts. Meng William was furious.If O'Xion had walked into the auction and said that with a gun in his hand, the Irish pig would have been dead, and no court would have found him guilty!Worse than the humiliation his daughter suffered was that he understood that Oxion was the culprit that caused him to be on the brink of bankruptcy today!When those silver eyes stared at him and said mockingly: Never underestimate the Irishman!William Meng knew that all his money losses were due to Oxion's revenge!But goddamn O'Xion isn't the only one who knows how to get revenge, and he'll teach him a lesson and make him regret ever messing with him! The doctor's arrival interrupted Meng William's conspiracy plan.He was dismayed when he found out that the maid had actually invited Meng's family doctor.Any doctor can join a broken bone.Dr. Shi knew all too well about the Meng family, but he soon realized that Dr. Shi could be an ally. Heard there was an accident?Doctor Shi asked, and William looked at Jack.It looks like you both need sedation. William glanced sideways at the maid.Come into the library and talk, doctor.And you, Jack.It's about you too, no matter how much you want to distance yourself. William closed the library door and said: My daughter broke her leg and needs a bone set, but this is not something we are worried about.She's pregnant and looks like she's due soon, and William glances sideways at Jack.This is not her husband's child.I want you to get rid of children. remove?I don't think Mr. Meng is really suggesting a crime of murder, is he?Doctor Shi said slowly.But if you just want the kids taken away, that can be arranged - as long as the price is reasonable. damned!Everything needs money!Meng William's anger was even worse.He must pay the price with the surname Ou! I go to see patients.Doctor Shi said. William took Dr. Shih to the servants' quarters, and seemed not at all ashamed to let others know that he had placed his daughter in the servants' quarters. Mrs. Tang has just settled Jade.Fei Cui, who was lying on the bed, flinched when she saw that it was Dr. Shi.She remembered being injured several times as a child, and he was always very rude in handling the injuries, not caring whether he hurt the patient or not. Dr. Shi leaned over to look at her huge belly, not hiding the contempt in his eyes.Finally he took out the straps that fixed the fracture from the medicine bag and began to straighten the bones.Although Fei Cui had been holding back the pain, she still couldn't help crying out in pain. What's wrong?Doctor Shi asked coldly. It hurts.She bit her bloodless lips and whispered. Of course it hurts, the bones are broken.He was straightforward, connected the bones, dismissed the cook, and then focused on her swollen belly.After fumbling for a while, he frowned. What's wrong?Emerald asked worriedly. Dr. Shi covered her lower abdomen with a cup-shaped object, and leaned over to listen.After a full minute, he raised his head and looked at her with a very reproachful look.There is more than one child in the belly.You are having twins. William Meng paced back and forth in the living room, while Jack slumped on a chair. Is she going to give birth?William asked, as if impatient to wait for the shame to be over. No, I think another week or so.Doctor Shi replied. Meng William paused.Remember to come over when she's in labor and get that Irish bastard out of the house! I just examined her, and Dr. Shi spoke calmly, seeming to enjoy her embarrassment.There will be two Irish mongrels. As soon as Doctor Shi left, William immediately vented his anger on Jack.You useless idiot, you just sit there, don't you know that Oxion has a plan to destroy us? William's words pierced Roger's drunken head.Startled, he sat up straight. Maybe O'Xion is right, you're incompetent! Jack stood up, anger rising.You old bastard!I never had a chance to touch her!It's your daughter who is willing to be a bitch surnamed Ou!Just like her mother before!It was you who betrayed the old count and your companions!It was you who murdered Ojoser and arranged for Oxion to be sentenced to ten years of hard labor!God damn it, I've had enough of the Meng family!Jack rushed out, slamming the door hard. William was so angry that he lost his mind.He rushed out of the library and found his gun.Everyone deserves to be damned!His son-in-law proved to be as useless as his son!He will personally deal with Oxion!O's boat must be at anchor on the Thames, and sooner or later he'll be back on his boat! Emerald was shocked.Lying on the simple bed, she didn't pay attention to the men arguing from the other side of the room.Her leg was in excruciating pain that seemed to spread throughout her body.But she was willing to embrace the pain, otherwise she would surely die of a broken heart. Theon did it, for revenge.In the end, she was William Meng's daughter after all and could not be his lover.But what hurts Jade most is that she still loves him.She understands that once she truly loves someone, it will be forever.Sadly Theon's heart has been filled with hatred and there is no room for love anymore.He could not love her, nor his child. Her hands caressed her belly.Knowing she was pregnant with twins seemed to double her love for her children.She is not worried about herself, but about her children.Everything will be all right, she whispered to her unborn child.We won't be in this house for long.We will go to my mother.Luo Lin will help us. Jade turned to face the wall.The tears she had been suppressing could no longer be restrained from streaming down.She had never seen a woman give birth: she was not at all frightened when Theon was around her.But how is she going to get through it alone now? Sitting in the dimly lit office at Bardo Pier, Luo Lin felt relieved.Theon's brief visit seemed to take a heavy weight off his shoulders.Theon has been cold, distant, and business-like.Luo Lin recalled their conversation. Luo Lin, I want to thank you.I can achieve my goal without your help, but definitely not so quickly and so thoroughly.I don't need your help anymore.It's over, I've achieved all my goals. They will be forced to sell two new ships to pay the Navy fine. Luo Lin, do you think Bei's Bank will really pay? Then they would own the two ships, and the fine.Luo Lin understood, and said slowly. And I own the title deed to Portman House.Sean said coldly. It took Luo Lin a long time to understand all this.Is Emerald okay? She was fine when I left her.Sean said no more. Luo Lin wanted to tell him about Fei Lan'er, but there seemed to be a gap between the two tonight.Perhaps because he no longer needed Luo Lin's help, Theon became repulsive and had no intention of staying for a long time. I must say goodbye to you, I'm going back to Ireland tonight. Luo Lin looked around the office slowly.How he hated it all!Deeds, summons, documents, nautical maps, cargo and crew.He hated even hearing the sound of ships, or smelling them, but sitting here his spirits began to soar.If Oxion no longer needed him, he could end everything he hated. He is free!He is free!He could go to Ireland, to be with his wife, and watch the birth of his child.Suddenly he just wanted to have a good drink.He opened the cupboard and found a bottle of Irish whiskey.How fitting, he exclaimed.Happy new year!A fresh start! Just as Luo Lin raised his glass, his father barged in.William's eyes were frantic, and a gun was tightly held in his hand. Luo Lin asked cautiously: "Father, what are you doing here?" I will kill him!But he's gone! Luo Lin knew immediately that he was referring to Oxion. He came to the auction and he ruined us! Luo Lin took him to sit on a leather chair, but William refused to hand over the pistol, and finally Luo Lin bribed him with a glass of whiskey. He fucks big emerald belly with his irish twat! God, Theon must have gone to the auction to show off his feats and let everyone know, Lorin thought.No wonder Theon was in such a hurry to leave!He carefully unloaded the pistol and refilled his father's wine glass. I'll catch him, Luo Lin!It is he who caused all our losses! Luo Lin wondered indifferently why it took him so long to find out, and how long it would take before he found out that someone was secretly helping O'Xion. Suddenly Meng Weilian cried out.His body rocked back and forth, weeping mournfully.His son looked at him blankly.He couldn't possibly be trying to get sympathy from him, could he? Drinking too much whiskey and filled with self-pity, William moaned: I miss your mother, I miss Amber. Luo Lin's hands clenched into fists around his waist.Until now, he could remain indifferent to what his father said, but at the mention of his mother, a strong anger rose in his throat, as if to choke him.His young and beautiful mother lived a hellish life under the tyrannical clutches of William Meng, and was finally swept out of the house after being severely beaten by him.Luo Lin saw that this was a good opportunity to sprinkle salt on his father's wounds. It's weird no one ever told you.Auremon is now her protector, as is well known. William's body twitched, as if he had been hit by a bullet. Don't mind too much, father, she married you for your money, and now it's Auremond's turn to spend a lot of money on her. William's drunken head listened to the lie and was utterly defeated.Luo Lin helped him lie down on the sofa, and covered him with a coat.After a long while, his father finally stopped his drunken raving and fell into a deep sleep. It dawned on him that he owed O'Xion a great deal.The Man on the Couch has always been his worst enemy in life.Thanks to Oxion's revenge, Meng William became so small and humble, Luo Lin no longer feared him or hated him. He was finally free.