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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The elderly janitor turned her head toward where Ashley had thrown the syringe.


"Bitch," she hissed. "Even before she loses consciousness, she's still going to make a problem for me."


At the same time, she felt her phone vibrate in her pocket. Taking it out, she answered.


"The job's done," she said as soon as the call connected. "I'll take her out of here. Prepare to leave now."


She paused, glancing at the entrance. "Distract the members of Dominion for now."


Having said that, the woman in disguise hung up and looked down at the floor. She was about to turn on her heel to find the syringe — to leave no evidence and leave the impression she escaped — when a voice came from outside.


The janitor clicked her tongue. Time was crucial, and they couldn't afford to get busted now. So she turned and went to where Ashley had fallen. She quickly pulled her cart, then dragged Ashley's body with great difficulty.


Chapter 185 - I Don't Think So