Daddy CEO's Beloved Wife

Chapter 562  Isolated Island (6)

Splash!

Janice snapped her eyes open as the cold water ran all over her body. "What the fuck!" she cursed loudly and raised her head to look at whoever had the audacity to throw water at her. However, instead of seeing a person, blurring her sight was the ongoing cold water coming from a hose. "Wakey-wakey, little ducklings," said a voice above their heads. "Time to wake up and get to work!" Work? Janice frowned, still struggling to see through the water that kept blurring her vision. Snap!

The water assaulting her finally stopped, giving her some time to adapt and look in front of her. They're inside a small dome with the roof going way above, around 10 meters high, and attached to the very top was a glass window that allows one to glance up and enjoy the night view and the moon.

The moon? Janice immediately got scared. How long has she been sleeping for the moon to appear now? What about the other kids?

Turning her head to the left and right, Janice observed she wasn't the only one in this peculiar situation. The others were also experiencing the same confusion and panic that she was feeling, as the sudden change of venue and circumstances made them wary and anxious. The strangest thing out of everything was the fact that everyone was now wearing a collar around their necks, and on their feet was a rope attached to the wall behind them.

And right in front of them were lines of chairs after chairs, occupied by people wearing varying masks and expensive clothes. Janice couldn't tell what their ages were, but she could also see some kids sitting on the chairs. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Their gazes behind the masks sent shivers down their spines. It was like they were being watched, just like a monkey show. The only problem is that they are now monkeys in their eyes.

Was Ran Xueyi right after all? Janice thought to herself but couldn't continue as the man, who told them to wake up, suddenly gestured with his hand at the same time the lights stopped on their bodies.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it has been a year since we've gathered on this fateful day. After last year's event, I was so filled with sadness, but fret not, the day of Harvest has finally arrived!" The man proceeded, moving across the stage. "And to celebrate our meeting again, we've prepared 20 wonderful goods you will definitely love!"

The crowd whispered amongst themselves. Some pointed their fingers at the stage. But it was clear they were wondering why the man said 20, but there were only 19 teenagers on the stage.

The man paused and solemnly added, "Ah, unfortunately, one of them escaped. But don't worry, everyone, the island is completely shut off from the world, and there's no way for someone to get out without being shark's food!"

The man looked across the room, meeting eyes with Mister Park, who shook his head. It seems that their little red riding hood hasn't been found yet.

Looking away and facing the crowd this time, the man flashed his brightest smile. "Now, shall we start the auction?" ▬▬▬

In another part of the island. Ran Xueyi hugged herself tightly as the cold wind whooshed around her. The tall trees that had been shielding some of the harsh winds have become monsters in the shadows. Creeping in her with dread and fear. Many times, Ran Xueyi questioned herself about whether she had made the right choice. Things like, what if she had just kept her silence and joined the other kids? Would she still be walking in the middle of nowhere, hungry and soaked in sea water, and not knowing when she'll ever get the taste of warm food and clean water? What about the other kids? Were they enjoying their time on the island? Were they sleeping well above their soft beds, and were their stomachs full?

But this wasn't the time to regret her decision. Besides, when she was far enough from the boat, she heard the sounds of guns coming off. That was enough of a warning sign for her to get as far away as she could from these people.

Trekking the ground shoeless made her feet sore. Thankfully, after her shoes broke, her socks were still intact, protecting her from scratching her feet against the rough floor. But having her feet protected didn't mean her stomach didn't protest against her choices. Grumble.

Patting her slim tummy, Ran Xueyi sighed and looked upward, to the endless and cloudless sky, where the moon shone brightly and big. When suddenly—

"Psst!"

Ran Xueyi stilled and stopped walking. What was that sound?

"Psst!"

Among all the things she fears, ghosts are one of her greatest fears. Ran Xueyi paled and shook like a leaf against the wind. She didn't want to turn around and investigate. Hell, she'd rather face Mister Park and fight him to death than face a ghost where she might not even get to touch them.

"No, there's nothing here. Definitely nothing!" she murmured under her breath as she quickened her feet. No matter what, as long as she runs quickly, the ghost won't be able to catch her!

With this in mind, Ran Xueyi picked up her pace and practically dashed around the forest with her eyes closed. But little did she know, a scout of men with weapons in their hands and a few scouting dogs were up ahead. The accompanying dogs didn't look normal. Their teeth, with chunks of red meat in between, were bared and ready to sink into flesh and break the bones. Their eyes were empty and dark. And no amount of affection and care could fix them. Having no idea that the people she was trying so hard to avoid were right ahead, Ran Xueyi continued running. The dogs have already heard her from afar. Their noses raised upward, and they took a few sniffs in the air. Soon, all the dogs turned in the direction where Ran Xueyi was located.

"Awoooo!"

Upon locating their target, the dogs signaled each other, and the armed men stopped and looked at each other before letting the hunting dogs lead the way.

Poisonlily has something to say: 1 more chapter before the end of flashback, and we'll be back to the present!