The life of the underworld was something Ashley had dreamed of escaping all her life. Born as a bastard from an affair between an underworld kingpin and a prostitute, Ashley was meant to die even before she was born. The only reason she survived was that her father thought she was a boy.

From a young age, she understood that if she wanted to survive in this world of violence—on top of her father’s wife and daughter’s schemes—she had to be useful.

So, she made herself a promise: one day, she would escape this world.

Ashley almost succeeded… until her father found her again and thrust her into a marriage of convenience with his rival, Dominion, in his beloved daughter’s place.

Everyone in the underworld knew Dominion.

They were cruel, organized, and simply spawns of evil. And the man who stood above that power, Luciano, was said to be downright diabolical. Just their name alone could make anyone tremble.

And this organization was where Ashley now had to survive.

To make matters worse, the marriage also came with a child — Luciano’s mute heir.

Forced to become the wife of one of the most violent and powerful underworld organizations, and the mother of its future leader, Ashley made a vow.

“No matter what, I’ll escape this place!”

But she would soon realize it wouldn’t be as simple as that. Not when the feared members of Dominion clung to her feet, begging,

“Madam, don’t go!”

And when the mute stepson finally spoke, “Mommy, if you’re leaving, please take me with you.”

Finally, her diabolical, obsessive, and utterly territorial husband said,

“I’ve packed our things. Where should we go?”

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For the rest of the night, everyone worked tirelessly, chugging cup after cup of coffee.


The investigation never stopped, even after a new shift arrived to relieve those who had been working since the attack.


As for the family of three and Liza, they spent the night at the hospital.


Thanks to Lucian's connections, the hospital provided them with a private room. They could have checked into a nearby hotel, but none of them wanted to leave Liza, who refused to leave Tommy's side.


So, despite Liza insisting they should all go home and rest, they stayed with her.


At the same time, on the other side of the world, night had already fallen.


After a long day of volunteer work, Memphis returned home to unwelcome news.


He had barely stepped into the mansion when one of his men hurried over.


"Alive?" Memphis arched a brow. "How is he still alive? Didn't you make sure they couldn't get their hands on compatible blood if he needed a transfusion?"


Chapter 417 - It's a Marriage Alliance