All Too Late

these years. It was because she was a tool for them to earn money. Lauren bit her lip hard, stepping

aside to make way for Gizem. With that, Gizem brought Desi to the dining area. After she put the little girl

down on a chair, Gizem gave Desi a spoon, allowing the latter to eat by herself.

Then, Gizem went to the kitchen to get some food for herself, planning to eat together with Desi. While

she was busying in the kitchen, Lauren stood motionless at the side. Gizem smirked, speaking slowly.

“Are you not going to see Master?” Lauren remained silent. “It seems like you’re not here for him.”

Lauren strode over. “I need money.” Resting her chin on her hand, Gizem chuckled coldly. “Why do you

compromise your integrity for money as well?” Enraged, Lauren barked, “Are you going to give it to me

or not?” “On one condition.” Gizem narrowed her eyes. Her fox-like eyes glimmered, making her look

even more attractive. “I won’t let you go.” Lauren gnashed her teeth. “I’ll also die miserably if I help you.”

Gizem scoffed, “You’re even less influential than Shadow on this island.” Though Lauren was annoyed,

she didn’t say anything. “You only need to cooperate with me.” Gizem smiled darkly. “I didn’t expect I

would cooperate with you.” “Give me the money!” Lauren pursed her lips. “I can tell you an account

number that contains fifty million. After I get Desi out of this place safely, I’ll tell you the password.” “What

if you don’t tell me the password then?”

Gizem grinned. “This is a two-way deal. I’m worried you’d snitch on me if I tell you the password first.”

Lauren stared back at her in silence as Gizem continued, “I can tell you a file-hosting service, and you

can check it first. During all these years, there is absolutely no money in Axeworth Corporation’s account.

Because you squander the organization’s money, I often have to put my own money into the account to

ensure the organization can continue to operate.” While Lauren was still not saying a word, Gizem

added, “It’s useless even if you threaten Master. The money in his account has been used to buy this

island and the equipment here, so he can’t give you any money even if you ask.” There was nothing

more important than money, and Gizem and Lauren knew about that fact. Lauren had tried to sell her

own medications on the black market, but the effect was poor and the side effects the medication caused

were serious. Therefore, her product could not be sold at a high price. She had also tried to sell

venomous bugs, but they were hard to find, and she did not have the skills to make them into venomous

bugs of top-tier quality.

Ordinary venomous bugs were inferior to poison. Besides, it was easier to poison someone with poison

compared to venomous bugs, so not many people bought the bugs. “Deal!” Lauren agreed. A frosty

gleam flashed across Gizem’s eyes as she realized Lauren had long planned to betray Theodore. Gizem

then wrote down an account number on a piece of paper and passed it to Lauren. Lauren kept it, asking,

“What’s your plan?” “It’s simple. I’ll knock you out, take the speedboat key from you, and take Desi out of

this place,” Gizem explained bluntly. Lauren scoffed sardonically, “You won’t even be able to get from the

mansion to the pier.” “Why?” Gizem smiled, but the smile didn’t reach her eyes. “Don’t tell me Master can

catch up to me.” “It’s those people lying in wait for you! Did you think the people on this island are all

useless?” Gizem sneered, disdain written all over her face. She took a piece of tissue to wipe Desi’s

small mouth. “Thank you, Mommy,” Desi uttered sweetly. Lauren was dumbfounded when she heard

that. Have they reunited with each other? “Anyway, you just have to be cooperative,” Gizem ordered

monotonously.

“All right!” Lauren replied swiftly. Gizem turned toward Desi and asked, “Are you full now?” “Yeah.” The

little girl nodded. “Okay, we shall rest for thirty minutes before we leave this place. Are you okay with

that?” Gizem flashed a warm smile. Desi nodded in response. Lauren felt speechless. “You want to rest

for half an hour?” “The time of our departure won’t affect the outcome,” Gizem said flatly. Lauren snorted

and sat on the couch to take a break. “Are you not going to meet Master?” Gizem asked as she carried

Desi in her arms. “No, I’m not going,” Lauren answered placidly. “He no longer cares about me anymore.”

Gizem caught on to the meaning behind Lauren’s words. “So you plan to rebel?” “What are you talking

about?” Lauren was so worked up that she shot up from her seat and quickly glanced around with

caution. Gizem snickered. “Lauren, did you take me as a fool? The money you secretly take out from the

organization’s account recently are actually—” “Enough!” Lauren roared, interrupting Gizem. “Can you

just stop?” “Okay, I can not talk about it, but I have questions for you.” Gizem looked at Lauren coldly. “Is

the female lovebug you planted in Yareli real?” Lauren was stunned. How did she know about this? “I’ve

been finding it strange.

” Gizem spoke coldly. “I’ve heard that the man and woman who are planted with the male lovebug and

female lovebug respectively will be very in love with one another. However, Samuel has no feelings

toward Yareli at all. That’s why I’m suspicious of it.” “That’s because the effect of the lovebug depends on

the health condition of the individual,” Lauren explained. “Samuel’s body is not well, so the male lovebug

devours his body, hence the bad effect.” Gizem’s smile widened. “Is that so?”