Matthew got into the car, holding onto the last shred of rationality, and drove back to Pines Ridge.Upon entering the villa's living room, he didn't see Serena and had to go upstairs.Opening the door to his room, he found Serena sitting solemnly on his bed.Her hair was disheveled, her fair skin more enchanting under the lamp's glow, and her figure alluring.Serena, unaware that tonight's actions were akin to a lamb entering a tiger's den, was genuinely happy to see Matthew return. She smiled and quickly stood up to greet him, "You came back so quickly."She had initially intended to wait for him in the living room, but what they needed to discuss required privacy, so they had agreed to talk in their room.Approaching, Matthew instantly caught a whiff of the shower gel scent on her. She must have just taken a bath.The heat inside him surged again, slowly eroding his rationality.He felt like a hungry wolf, and Serena was a delicious piece of meat, and, crucially, this meat was cons
Matthew remained silent, hearing the door slam shut.He reached up to touch his face.The surging heat still rampaged through his body. What was in that medicine, so potent...He thought he would be angry, given the current situation wasn't what he intended.It was the medication inside him causing trouble, not his own intention.However, he was surprisingly calm. He calmly entered the bathroom, placing himself under the cold water. The chill cleared his mind.He looked at his reflection in the mirror, his eyes still carrying the lingering fierceness.A perfect lion, when encountering something it liked, would tear it into several pieces before savoring it slowly.He just had such feelings towards Serena. He wanted to claim her as his own, to hide her away, visible only to him.Infinity Realm was powerful, and his hands were not clean. Or perhaps, he himself was a fierce carnivore.The more dangerous the creature, the more it liked to present itself as untouched by the human world.Af
Serena's steps faltered. Drugged? No wonder things got so... intense.Her face turned red; she might be the only person who had seen Matthew in that state.The fierceness in his eyes made people tremble, but at the same time, it enticed them towards the abyss.So, it was because of the drug. She turned around, looking at him; he didn't seem to be lying."Is it true?" she asked, though she knew Matthew wouldn't lie. But what if?Matthew opened the nearby computer and pulled up the surveillance footage from last night."Samantha drugged me. "Indeed, Serena was frightened. She didn't know how to face him now that the misunderstanding was cleared. She sighed in relief; her body wasn't as tense as before.It was frustrating to think that all of this happened because of her threat to bring Matthew back. If it weren't for that, perhaps nothing would have happened last night. She had walked into the wolf's den.Seeing Serena's body relax, Matthew's eyes moved slightly, and he lowered his gaz
The two of them had been in a cold war for several days, until Serena heard about Samantha's misfortune.Samantha had been disfigured.Michelle immediately called that day and didn't mince her words."Did you do this to Samantha, Serena? Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you have the Harrington family backing you. If Samantha's face is ruined, I will do everything in my power to tear a piece of flesh from you!"Michelle was nearly mad. When she found Samantha, her face was completely unrecognizable, covered in blood and flesh.A woman's face is her business card, and now that the card is ruined, how could she face anyone!Serena squinted her eyes. Samantha's face had nothing to do with her, and she wasn't going to shoulder the blame."Michelle, with all the enemies you has made in Hustleburg, there could be more than one person wanting to harm her. I don't need to bring this trouble upon myself."Michelle was boiling with anger, and she had pinned her hopes on her
Hustleburg General HospitalSince Mary underwent the surgery, she had become increasingly alert, but her memory started to become chaotic.She didn't even know her current age or her identity."This is Alzheimer's disease. She had such symptoms before, but this time it erupted completely. This disease not only comes with memory disorders but also comprehensive decline in cognitive, behavioral, and linguistic brain functions. We have no way to cure it, Madam. Please spend more time with her. She currently only remembers you," the doctor explained, his tone filled with gravity.Serena, upon hearing the doctor's solemn words, felt a twinge of pain in her heart.She sighed and opened the door to the hospital room.Mary was sitting on the bed, seemingly in good spirits."Serena, you're here," Mary greeted as usual, but there was a sense of confusion and haziness in her expression, as if the word "Serena" was etched into her bones.Serena approached, taking a seat beside her."Granny, how's
After Ethan left, he immediately sent someone to convey a message to Jordan.They must meet tonight!Jordan, who was in the Ignite Spirits Bar surrounded by women, saw someone hurriedly approaching and whispering in his ear.His brow furrowed; it seemed Matthew's identity had been exposed.Jordan spread his hands, pushing the woman in his arms away.He withdrew without any sentimentality, not lingering, and headed home.Ethan sat coldly on the sofa, and when he saw Jordan entering, he picked up a cup from the side and threw it at him.Jordan dodged quickly, and the cup shattered at his feet."You've known all along, haven't you?!" Ethan was infuriated to the point of breathlessness.Matthew had established Infinity Realm right under his nose! It was a colossal irony.Jordan's gaze remained calm as he sat down nearby, unaffected by Ethan's anger."Knowing what changes? He managed to build Infinity Realm, proving his capabilities surpass yours. Provoking him recklessly, you might not ev
"I won't agree to the deal with him, so you have to protect me," Serena stated matter-of-factly.She had rejected Ethan, and now Ethan would undoubtedly come after her.She had never intended to get involved in the power struggle within the Harrington family, but it seemed inevitable now.All she could do was try to protect herself as much as possible."uh-huh" Matthew replied with a simple acknowledgment, his eyes focused on the keyboard."uh-huh?" Serena couldn't believe his seemingly indifferent response.Her life was at stake. Matthew, however, remained silent, continuing to type on the keyboard."Just 'uh-huh'?" Serena's frustration grew.he noticed that every time she faced Matthew, she lacked confidence.While she could argue and articulate herself well with others, she found herself powerless against Matthew.She stood up and opened the office door, realizing that Matthew still hadn't looked at her.Feeling the threat to her life, Serena gritted her teeth.Each encounter with
Eaglecrest Estate.Richard, reading the media reports, slammed the table forcefully."Sue them! Sue each and every one of them to death! Do they think I'm dead? They dare to bully my people like this!"Nina pouted nearby, feeling a bit unhappy."Grandpa, why are you so worked up? Serena is capable. I think, judging by her appearance, she can handle it herself."Nina was quite displeased; her grandfather had always cared the most about her.Serena seemed to have taken away his love, leaving a sour taste in Nina's heart.Richard suddenly calmed down, a hint of kindness appearing on his face."Nina is right. Serena can handle it on her own. I was just worried and got carried away."Nina felt even more uncomfortable, "Grandpa, you trust her so much...""That's because she's your sister-in-law."Nina fell silent, pursing her lips.After leaving, Nina was filled with thoughts.She had never thought she would be jealous of anyone before.She was the pride of heaven, the cherished pearl in he