Chapter 1681: Corrupt Thoughts

Chapter 1681: Corrupt Thoughts

It turns out that Athena not only abducted Iris but also instilled corrupt

thoughts in her. She manipulated Iris, claiming that her biological

mother, Joyce, is a malicious woman?

Athena's scheming nature and cunning methods are truly remarkable.

Luther felt a surge of anger building up in his chest, making it difficult to

swallow. Waves of fury rushed to his brain. He clenched his fists tightly,

restraining himself, but he didn't want to scare Iris.

Unnoticed, he took his phone from Iris’ hand and gently stroked her

hair, smiling without saying a word.

Athena caught a glimpse of Luther's phone screen, and her eyes

instantly darkened. It was a picture of Joyce. Envy welled up within her,

her eyes turning red. In Luther's heart, Joyce held a high position. After

ten years, she never expected to encounter such a formidable rival.

She had thought that Luther, with his discerning eyes, would never be

interested in any other woman. Who could compare to her?

Luther noticed Athena's change.

He pondered in his heart that Athena was not simple, and he still didn't

know what background she relied on. But regardless of Athena's

connections, she herself was the biggest threat. He remembered

Charlotte, who had already passed away.

Compared to Athena, Charlotte was nothing. Her schemes, methods,

abilities, cruelty, and level of insanity were far inferior. Charlotte was

only formidable because she had helpers, but even without assistance,

Athena was not someone to be underestimated.

Most importantly, Athena's level of obsession went beyond that of an

ordinary person. She couldn't be easily provoked, or all their previous

efforts would be in vain.

Athena pushed the wheelchair over and beckoned to Iris.

Iris immediately left Luther's embrace and went into Athena's arms,

hugging her and calling out, "Mommy, what's wrong? Why do you look

so sad? Iris will be good and obedient.”

Athena pretended to look sorrowful. When she looked up, tears were

already welling up in her eyes, and she held Iris even tighter,

occasionally casting sorrowful glances at Luther.

Alisha, with her high emotional intelligence, sensed a different message

from Athena's reaction. Her small eyes suddenly turned to Luther.

Her gaze carried a hint of hostility, causing Luther's heart to sink.

Sure enough, Alisha accused him in her childish voice, "Daddy, there

are pictures of a bad woman on your phone. Daddy, is it because of

this bad woman that you haven't wanted me and mommy for all these

years?"

Alisha started crying, "Daddy doesn't want to stay with us at night

anymore. Did Daddy change his mind?"

Luther narrowed his eyes, anger surging instantly.

But he couldn't blame the child. Iris was born as a blank slate, only to

be tainted by Athena's malicious influence. What should he do to set

everything right?

He endured and endured. Iris was his flesh and blood. Even if she was

currently being manipulated by Athena, given enough time, he could

turn the situation around.

In front of Iris, he took out his phone again, changed the main screen

photo, and replaced it with a plain background.

“Iris, it's not what you think. Daddy will stay with you tonight, okay?" He

changed his mind. He couldn't let Iris's emotional trauma continue to

grow.

"Okay!" Alisha instantly became happy. She jumped back into Luther's

arms and kissed his cheek.

Indeed, girls were naturally affectionate. Luther felt his heart melting.

He had longed to have a daughter. Now that his dream had come true,

he had to plan carefully.

Athena's lips curled up, revealing a smug smile.

She had achieved her goal.

She pushed the wheelchair over again, smiling but hiding her true

intentions. "Brother Luther, for the sake of your safety, I need to install

software on your phone. I hope you don't mind."

"Heh," Luther sneered.

When he parked his car here yesterday, it had already been secretly

equipped with a GPS tracking system by her people.

Did she think he didn't know? To guard against her, he naturally had to

be more cautious. He had already set up countermeasures and had his

car thoroughly inspected by professionals at the company.

He handed over his phone and placed it on the coffee table.

Athena gestured to her subordinates.

A black-clad person approached, and another one took out a palm-

sized professional device and connected it to Luther's phone. As the

blue screen flickered, they implanted a listening system into Luther's

phone.

Luther coldly watched everything.

When they finished their operation, he suddenly said, "I'm thirsty. I'll

have a cup of Rain Dew Longjing tea.”

Athena's eyes brightened. Tea art was also considered a unique skill in

the Ballard family. He actuallyremembered her adeptness in tea art.

She excelled at brewing tea, leaving a lingering fragrance and an

unforgettable taste.

"Okay, I'll go make tea for you right away."

Athena was extremely excited. She beckoned for two black-clad

individuals to come and help her push the wheelchair.

The black-clad figures approached and pushed Athena away.

At this moment, Luther said to Iris, "What toys do you usually like to

play with? Bring them over and show Daddy, okay? Daddy will buy you

new toys in a couple of days.”

"Okay!" Alisha slid down from Luther's body and ran to the other end of

the living room to fetch her favorite toys.

Seizing the opportunity, Luther saw that no one was around.

He quickly took out an ultra-miniature bug from his pocket and swiftly

installed it under the sofa, firmly pressing it against the wooden frame

to ensure it wouldn't fall off.

This specially made bug not only had eavesdropping capabilities but

also emitted its own electromagnetic waves, making it undetectable by

ordinary detectors. It was currently the most advanced device.

Then, he casually stood up as if nothing had happened.

By this time, Alisha had returned to his side.

He lifted her up and sat her on his lap, wrapping his arms around her

tiny waist.

Seeing the toys Iris brought, he was slightly shocked. They were all

intellectual toys-imitation games, nine-link rings, and even challenging

puzzle games.

"Do you like playing with these?" he asked.

"Yes, they're very interesting. Daddy, will you play with me?" Alisha

responded.

"Okay." Luther held Iris and focused on watching her play the games.

She was small and soft in his arms, emanating a faint fragrance. His

heart was completely devoted to her. He wished Joyce could know

about Iris sooner.

However, Iris’ current state and the thoughts instilled by Athena made

him extremely worried.

After a while, Athena returned with the tea.

She eagerly brought it over.

In fact, Luther had already heard her movements. He turned his back,

judging her distance, and then, in the moment she handed over the

teacup, he suddenly turned around.

Coincidentally, he knocked over the teacup Athena was handing him.

The bright green tea spilled onto the sofa. Luther immediately stood up,

holding Alisha, to protect Iris from any harm.

The spilled tea was scalding hot, and almost all of it spilled onto

Athena's hand.