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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Hearing Lucian's quick order made everyone frown—everyone except Ashley. If anything, her smile stretched so wide her eyes began to squint.


"Thanks!" She leaned in and planted a kiss on his cheek. "You're the best!"


Seeing this, their faces twitched. Having a woman sitting on their boss's lap was one thing, but this shameless display of affection?


Finally, they had seen what everyone had been talking about… or so they all thought.


Instinctively, they glanced in Gustav's direction. The man looked back at them as if silently saying, Now you understand my dilemma, don't you?


"Ahem!" Lukas cleared his throat, forcing a strained smile. "Master, Madam, these are the best locations I have found for Dominion. While the madam's concerns are valid, I also considered not only convenience for you and Dominion, but also our safety."


Chapter 142 - Location