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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"All they're asking in return is that you help them find the Young Master."


Betty lowered her head slightly, confusion plain on her face. Her body was trembling, but she caught every word.


Betty bit her tongue and weighed her options. She could stay quiet and hold her cover. Or she could speak — and Nikki wouldn't know the difference. Nikki and Ashley had never met.


She drew a slow breath, closed her eyes, and let Ashley's spirit settle over her.


"Interesting!" Betty said, tilting her head just enough to keep her face out of Nikki's sightline. "The High Chamber sends people to my home, drags me out like a criminal, and now they want to play Santa Claus."


She hummed and took another bite, though she was fairly certain she'd get indigestion now.


"They'll let me leave. How generous." Her tone sharpened. "In the most critical moment — right when the leadership of Dominion might actually fall into my hands — that's when they decide to let me go."


Chapter 321 - Want To Bet On That?