You Hit My Heart
Chapter 1681: Corrupt Thoughts

Chapter 1681: Corrupt Thoughts

It turns out that Athena not only abducted Iris but also instilled corruptthoughts in her. She manipulated Iris, claiming that her biologicalmother, 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 toswallow. 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 herhair, smiling without saying a word.

Athena caught a glimpse of Luther's phone screen, and her eyesinstantly 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. Afterten years, she never expected to encounter such a formidable rival.She had thought that Luther, with his discerning eyes, would never beinterested 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'tknow what background she relied on. But regardless of Athena'sconnections, she herself was the biggest threat. He rememberedCharlotte, who had already passed away.

Compared to Athena, Charlotte was nothing. Her schemes, methods,abilities, cruelty, and level of insanity were far inferior. Charlotte wasonly 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 anordinary person. She couldn't be easily provoked, or all their previousefforts 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 lookso sad? Iris will be good and obedient.”

Athena pretended to look sorrowful. When she looked up, tears werealready 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 messagefrom 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, thereare pictures of a bad woman on your phone. Daddy, is it because ofthis bad woman that you haven't wanted me and mommy for all theseyears?"

Alisha started crying, "Daddy doesn't want to stay with us at nightanymore. 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 tobe tainted by Athena's malicious influence. What should he do to seteverything right?

He endured and endured. Iris was his flesh and blood. Even if she wascurrently being manipulated by Athena, given enough time, he couldturn the situation around.

In front of Iris, he took out his phone again, changed the main screenphoto, and replaced it with a plain background.

“Iris, it's not what you think. Daddy will stay with you tonight, okay?" Hechanged his mind. He couldn't let Iris's emotional trauma continue togrow.

"Okay!" Alisha instantly became happy. She jumped back into Luther'sarms 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 trueintentions. "Brother Luther, for the sake of your safety, I need to installsoftware on your phone. I hope you don't mind."

"Heh," Luther sneered.

When he parked his car here yesterday, it had already been secretlyequipped with a GPS tracking system by her people.

Did she think he didn't know? To guard against her, he naturally had tobe more cautious. He had already set up countermeasures and had hiscar 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 theblue screen flickered, they implanted a listening system into Luther'sphone.

Luther coldly watched everything.

When they finished their operation, he suddenly said, "I'm thirsty. I'llhave a cup of Rain Dew Longjing tea.”

Athena's eyes brightened. Tea art was also considered a unique skill inthe Ballard family. He actuallyremembered her adeptness in tea art.She excelled at brewing tea, leaving a lingering fragrance and anunforgettable taste.

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

Athena was extremely excited. She beckoned for two black-cladindividuals 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 toplay with? Bring them over and show Daddy, okay? Daddy will buy younew toys in a couple of days.”

"Okay!" Alisha slid down from Luther's body and ran to the other end ofthe 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 swiftlyinstalled it under the sofa, firmly pressing it against the wooden frameto ensure it wouldn't fall off.

This specially made bug not only had eavesdropping capabilities butalso emitted its own electromagnetic waves, making it undetectable byordinary 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 hertiny waist.

Seeing the toys Iris brought, he was slightly shocked. They were allintellectual toys-imitation games, nine-link rings, and even challengingpuzzle games.

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

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

"Okay." Luther held Iris and focused on watching her play the games.She was small and soft in his arms, emanating a faint fragrance. Hisheart was completely devoted to her. He wished Joyce could knowabout Iris sooner.

However, Iris’ current state and the thoughts instilled by Athena madehim 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 theteacup, 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 ontoAthena's hand.