Wrong marriage and sweet love (Joyce and Luther)
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.