"Is there something wrong with Boss?"Jane was caught off guard. The tea in her cup shook. A few drops of tea spilled onto the table. Alora's gaze shifted down gradually, and finally fell on those few drops of tea that were splashed on the tea table."Don't talk nonsense,” Jane said softly."Jane, you know me. I've been in the night world since a long time ago, and you yourself have stayed there previously. You know one thing the best-people who can stay in such a lively place are the best at
Was half a life enough?!Alora Smith’s mouth was agape, speechless. Some pain, like they say, is in the past and should stay in the past. If it has already happened, there is no point holding onto it. Just like the warm lights shining out of every individual household, amongst the tens of thousands of families, every single light represents a myriad of stories. Oftentimes, the one who is wronged ends up having to “seek forgiveness”.You see, I have already apologized. So why are you stil
She continued, to be unable to escape this d*mned prison cell.Her phone rang.She picked up her phone and looked at the caller ID. With a load of suspicion, she tapped with her thumb as her eyes reflected a look of anxiety and impatience.“I’m sorry, Miss Dunn, we tried our best.” The methodical, almost algorithmic voice on the other end said.“But didn’t you just say that you had a match a week ago?”“Miss Dunn, I am really sorry but we tried our best to contact that person as soon as pos
Stewart Old Manor occupied a large piece of land. There was a stillness in movement, and there was a movement in stillness. A hundred years ago, the people who were able to live here were respected by many.The smell of sandalwood was in the air. Old Master Stewart’s face was hidden by the smoke. The folds on his aged face appeared vaguely through the smoke.Jane was brought to the parlor. She stood in the middle of the room for a long while. Aside from Old Master Stewart, the servants of the
“Don’t worry, it’s not a bomb.”While he said that, he pointed at the opened box. “Take a look at those. Tell me if you’re satisfied.”Jane was confused. She walked forward with suspicion. She took out a handkerchief from her bag. She held the handkerchief in her hand and took something out from the box.When the old master saw her acting this way, he chuckled mockingly, “You’re pretty vigilant. Are you worried that I’ll frame you?”Jane took the document. When she heard what the old master
“So, in the end, you want to be like Cinderella in the drama? You choose love?” Old Master Stewart looked at Jane with a half-smile on his aged and wrinkled face.It was obvious that he was laughing at Jane’s view of ‘love’.Jane laughed at herself lightly. She wanted the ending of a prince and princess for the only time in her life she fell in love. However, it accidentally became a joke in other people’s eyes.Soon after, her gaze became sharp. The old master’s goal was not as easy as it se
“Don’t you hate him?”Jane said bitterly, “That’s why I tried everything to escape.” She told him that half-heartedly.She knew that the old master was testing her.She did not dare to relax while facing that sly old fox.“Three years ago, you spent so much energy and time to escape to a safe place where you could be away from him.“Jane, another chance is being presented to you now.“If you take this box on the table, leave this city, and disappear in front of the public eye… You’ll be co
It was impossible to call a cab around the Stewart Old Manor.She would have to walk along the path to the fork of the road where cars passed.Jane dragged her exhausted body and walked forward slowly. Old Master Stewart did not even want to give her the courtesy of walking her out. Someone credible and honorable would have done it.Old Master Stewart just left her alone. He did not even bother to ask someone to drive her home.Jane walked out of Stewart Old Manor and followed that private p