Novels by Phoenix_10

However, to Hailey's disappointment, her stepmother was not in the mansion at the time. She went to a dinner party with her father as his plus one.Instead, she found a group of teenagers gathered in the living room. They were about six in number and most of them were girls. There were only two boys seated around the TV. They huddled around the center table which was filled with all sorts of condiments and drinks.Hailey raised a brow. Such grand reception.Just then, she heard a shuffle behind her. The door opened and a familiar figure rushed in. When the person saw her standing at the door, he instantly rushed up to her and cried out, "Eldest Miss."Hailey was then enveloped into a warm embrace. The person was taller and had a broader build, so, her entire face was sandwiched into the person's chest.Hailey grinned sniffing the familiar scent on the person's body. That voice was also clear and couldn't be lost on her so she could discern it no matter what."Tony," Hailey called out

After departing the Bureau Office, Hailey returned to Prime Manor, the villa where she stayed during her three years of marriage to Knox. It was quiet and empty since no one else was there. As Hailey stood in the middle of the living room, she looked around with emotion.She was sentimental. It had been long since she lived there. She lived alone so she was more closer to the inanimate things in the house. It felt sentimental to leave.But, she had to. She shook her head and turned around, dragging her suitcase along with her. She walked to the front door and licked the door before stepping out of the manor while dragging her suitcase along.The manor was in an estate in the suburbs so there was hardly anyone around. The roads were empty and everyone where in their homes. It was even harder to get a cab if you had no means of transportation.So, Hailey already hired a cab on her way to get her luggage. As she stepped out, the man who was initially leaning on the car hood, instantly

The clerk ran an inquisitive gaze over them. Knox was putting on a suit and a pair of pant trousers. He was tall to begin with and he had an impressive figure, so he looked even more eye catching. Coupled with the cold but calm aura that emanated from him, he seemed majestic and noble.The clerk couldn’t find anything wrong with him. He seemed like a man every girl would dream to have. Except for the cold expression on his face as though someone owed him money.Then, she looked Hailey's way. Hailey was dressed causally and simply. She looked even younger than she was. She was full of youth and vibrancy. There was light in her eyes and she didn’t seem like she was a naggy or troublesome woman.The clerk clicked her tongue. She gestured for them to sit across her. There were two chairs opposite her desk which the two sat on.After they sat, the woman braced her palms. She narrowed her gaze and asked, “Is there a reason why you want to divorce?”Hailey and Knox were taken aback.When t

The Civil Bureau Office was bustling with activity. The building was filled with people going in and leaving at intervals. It was a tall building that stood tall in the city center with an inscriptive banner hung at the top.Cars of different brands were parked in front of the building. They were within the road bounds. Along the trail of cars, a black Maybach was parked along the railing in the street bend. It had tinted glass windows and it was conspicuous and easily noticed.Knox sat alone in the backseat of the car and the space beside him was empty. He was putting on a black three piece suit with a white center pleat shirt underneath. He was also putting on a pair of fine textured black pants. His attire was simple and corporate. However, they were all designated with a similar branded logo at the hem.There was a tablet in his hands and he scrolled through it with his index finger. He seemed focused and concentrated at that moment. After a moment, he retracted his gaze from the

Knox himself wasn’t meant to be at the manor too. He was occupied at the company and his pattern of living had been to work, eat and sleep in the office. But, he needed to get the contract agreement and his home registration papers at the old house. He had brought it when he married Hailey to prove to his grandmother who was still skeptical that he was married.He didn’t want to carry it around so he simply kept it in his room, tightly secured away from a place where other people could find it. In reality, he wasn’t truly worried that anyone would trespass into his room.None of the other family members would. Especially the younger generation who were wary of him. He had shown them hell during the times they were all living together in the old house. Even though, he was considered young amongst his age class, he had been a tyrant since young. Moreover, the Old Madam doted on him a lot because he inherited a bit of her father’s looks when he was younger. He was also good at pleasing

“Master, this is your tea,” a servant of the family said with a bow and placed the saucer on the table before him.Knox gave Lance one more glance before saying to the servant, “Thank you.”“It’s my responsibility, Master,” the young girl immediately replied with a bow even though Knox’s attention was no longer on her. Then, she scurried off into the inner part of the mansion.Knox grabbed the saucer along with the teacup. There was a spoon beside it. He folded his long legs and stirred the tea slowly with the spoon.Then, he looked up in the direction where Lance half sat, not daring to sit comfortably. Lance looked up when he sensed his gaze on him and when his gaze met with that pair of cool obsidian eyes, he shivered and lowered his gaze tensely.Lance’s friends had long gone the moment Knox gave the order for the guards to lead them out of the mansion. So, at that moment, there was only Lance bearing the brunt of Knox’s cold aura.Knox released a half-smile. Then, he lifted the t

When Daisy observed her brother's peculiar smile, she couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart. It was an unsettling sight for her, a soft-hearted girl, and she suddenly feel a hint of sympathy for the man named Elliot. However, she didn't intervene or stop her brother, allowing her curiosity to guide her actions.Like a curious cat, Daisy watched intently as David skillfully typed a series of English letters, repeatedly pressing the enter key. The computer screen was soon filled with a dense white code against the black background.Meanwhile, in the study of Stone Manor, Elliot reclined in his chair, closing his eyes. Suddenly, the landline phone on his desk rang, prompting him to sit up and answer it in a methodical manner.As soon as the call connected, instead of hearing Julian's voice, Elliot was bombarded with chaotic screams coming from the other end. Frowning, he listened attentively, trying to make sense of the commotion."What's going on?" Elliot's eyes darkened with a to

On the other hand, when Avery and David returned home, they startled Daisy. Curious about what had happened, Daisy asked them for an explanation. David recounted the rescue process. Seeing Daisy's excitement, Avery handed her over to David, treating her like a little adult, as Avery needed some time to calm her emotions.Feeling exposed by Elliot so quickly and in such a humiliating way, Daisy couldn't help but feel ashamed. She scolded herself inwardly for her failure.With that incident fresh in Avery's mind, she felt a bit uneasy about the safety of her two precious children. Before heading upstairs to freshen up in the bathroom, she told the two of them, who were still engaged in conversation, "From today onwards, you two can no longer go out alone.""Mummy, we understand," Daisy obediently nodded, her mind filled with the fear-inducing scene of her mother being locked up."Okay," David replied nonchalantly, as if lost in thought.Observing their well-behaved expressions, Avery t

The person in the video turned out to be none other than Daniel."Has Daniel been here?!" Elliot furrowed his brow, carefully examining the image multiple times. The movements, demeanor, and vague expression of the person in the video perfectly matched Daniel.But wasn't Daniel supposed to be in his small bedroom in the front yard? When did he come here?Soon, Elliot found an answer to this doubt when the housekeeper mentioned that Daniel had been absent from his bedroom for some time. It seemed that he had slipped away during a moment of distraction."This little rascal!"Just as Elliot was engrossed in the video, it abruptly turned black. He clicked and tried to switch to the next screen, but it remained useless, still displaying darkness."Daddy is stupid, Daddy is stupid!" The little robot in Elliot's hand loudly screeched with its demonic voice.The bodyguard struggled to hold back his laughter, realizing that only the young master in the imperial capital could dare to call Maste

Elliot's expression suddenly turned dark, and he felt the urge to run. He forcefully disconnected the phone call, marched towards the door, hesitated, took three steps forward, and then hurriedly turned back towards the bedside. Despite his reluctance, he lifted Daniel and placed him gently on the bed, covering him with a quilt. Sternly, he commanded, "Stay here obediently. Don't wander around without sleeping!"Daniel looked at his father's serious face and quieted down, responding with a soft "Hmm."Observing his father's anxious demeanor, Daniel realized that there must be an emergency, and decided to postpone their discussion for later.Leaving the bedroom, Elliot walked purposefully towards the utility room in the backyard.After a sleepless night filled with restlessness, the sky was on the verge of dawn, revealing a faint silver hue in the distance.Elliot's gaze fixated on the disheveled lock on the door, his fist gradually clenching tighter and tighter."Avery, you treacherou

Daniel stared at Elliot in disbelief, his eyes filled with astonishment. The cold expression on Elliot's face seemed ready to explode with anger, but there was also a hint of longing. Daniel's little nose wrinkled in aggrieved sadness as he realized that his father had no intention of bringing back his aunt.With a pouting mouth, Daniel deliberately spoke up, "No, I don't want my father to accompany me. I want my aunt."Elliot's eyes widened, and anger surged within him. How could this heartless child, whom he had raised and accompanied for six years, show such ingratitude over a woman he barely knew?"No aunt, go to sleep!" Elliot forcefully covered Daniel with a quilt, restricting his movements. Daniel struggled, using his hands and feet to free himself."Bad dad, I want my aunt! My aunt promised she would stay with me today."His aunt had made him a promise.Elliot lay down next to him, placing the little one in the crook of his arm, thinking that Daniel would eventually tire himse

Elliot had set up the code with the knowledge that only Daniel could decipher it. There was no other way to escape from this room, so she had no choice but to seek help from David."Mommy, you're locked up. Who would dare to do anything to you?" David's voice turned cold as he heard about his mother's predicament on the other end of the phone. He vowed not to spare the person who dared to harm his mother."Don't worry, Mommy is fine. You must prioritize your safety when you come," Avery hurriedly reassured her son, concerned that his anxiety might lead to reckless actions."Don't worry, Mommy. I'm on my way." David didn't have time to think about retrieving his tools from the study. After receiving the location, he set off immediately.Within ten minutes, David arrived at the vast Stone family estate as swiftly as possible. Skillfully evading several bodyguards, he searched through the numerous houses until he found the locked room.Under the cover of darkness, Daniel stood before the