"Of course, not." Hailee tensed and smiled. "I'll make the arrangement now.""Since my wife has given her earrings, I also have to offer something." Darren took off his watch and placed it next to Hannah's diamond earrings. "Please add this to the list."Jane accepted the tray and smiled. "Leave them to me."Hannah wheeled Darren into the hall, and the two instantly became the center of attention because of their looks. Robert, who was chatting with someone else, spotted them and hurried over to greet them. With concern, he said, "It's great to see you here, Darren. You've stayed home for so long that I worry about you.""Is that so?" Darren looked up. After a while, he said, "Thank you for worrying about me.""Since you've recovered now, shouldn't you come by the office soon?" Robert smiled, his gaze probing. "Without you to steer the wheel, everyone's a little uneasy.""You've done well." Darren lowered his gaze and fell silent. His hair was left loose, with long strands
"Am I dead to her or something?" Hannah thought. She initially did not want to argue with her, but seeing her pushing the boundaries, she let out a cold laugh. "Unfortunately, Darren might not have the time either."She blatantly intertwined her fingers with Darren's and lifted their hands. "What little free time he might have is reserved for me, and he doesn't have time to entertain others.""You!" Karen widened her eyes, her chest heaving with anger. She continued, "How can you be so selfish? Darren is someone with great ambitions. How can you occupy his time and restrict his social interactions? You're going too far!"The sight of them holding hands caused Karen's heart to ache. This was the man she had dreamt of marrying since she was a child: her prince charming.When she was abroad, she felt both proud and happy every time she read news about Darren, knowing how great and powerful the man she loved was. She returned to the country, thinking that she would become his b
Hannah was at a loss for words."Excuse me?" she thought. Did she hear him right? Hannah would rather stay away from Misty for the rest of her life. How did she bully Misty and ruin her dream? What was Cedric talking about?"I'm sorry, but are you insane?" She did not hold back and said, "Seek a doctor's help if you are. Don't come causing trouble for me. I don't even know what you're talking about.""Don't play dumb!" Cedric said. "Your father favors Misty, so you're jealous of her and destroyed her chance to study under Ms. Yakes. You even hit her."Why would you blame her for your father's mistakes? How can you harm such a sweet and innocent girl?"Hannah was so dumbfounded by his words that she couldn't even get angry. "I admit I hit her, but when have I destroyed her chance of studying under Ms. Yates?""Misty loves playing the piano and has trained for years. Do you know how hard she worked to study under Ms. Yates?" Cedric said righteously. He frowned contemptuously.
The lights dimmed, focusing on the stage. Darren slowly withdrew his gaze and held Hannah's hand, caressing it gently in silence. As the previous auction item was bought, it was time for Hannah's diamond earrings to be presented. The host stood on the stage, smiling as he introduced, "These beautiful diamond earrings are from Mrs. Winchester of the Winchester Group. Designed by the master … Starting bid, ten thousand!"The spotlight focused on Hannah, and her image was simultaneously broadcast on the big screen.Her elegant posture and beautiful features shone brightly under the lights. All eyes were instantly drawn toward her. Kenneth's eyes were fixed on Hannah. "Are these earrings part of the set you are wearing, Ms. Emerson?""I received the news a bit late and didn't have time to prepare," Hannah replied with a smile. "But for the sake of charity, it doesn't matter. I'll bid for them again later, and it'll be a complete set."She didn't lower her voice, and the people
Karen was embarrassed as everyone stared at her. "Ms. Lawson." Robert nodded politely and smiled. "As you can see, I want to bid for those earrings. Is there a problem?""He asks if I have a problem with it? Of course, there is!" she thought. She resented Hannah and teamed up with Jane to humiliate her. It was bad enough that Robert did not help, yet he turned the tables on them instead. However, the marriage between Karen and Robert was not yet confirmed, so she did not have the right to confront him. Meanwhile, the other guests stared at her, and tears welled in her eyes as she stomped her feet in frustration and embarrassment. "Hannah Emerson, you bitch!"Hannah did not bother to turn around and snorted. "Ms. Lawson, I wasn't the one who humiliated you. Why are you cursing at me?""I wouldn't be humiliated if it wasn't for her!" Karen thought. Karen was used to being spoiled, but her tantrum went too far. She then noticed a cold, menacing look from Darren, who was sitti
"Can you all stop talking? Ms. Misty donated a million. What did you do? Did you donate anything?""We didn't donate anything, but at least we didn't feel the need to bribe the press to release news about us!""She did it when she won a prize for piano, when she went shopping, when she went to an event and now, even when she made a donation. She must be desperate to become famous."Looking at the comments, Misty's face flushed with embarrassment and rage. "Mom, just look at what they are saying on Twitter!" She slammed a vase onto the floor angrily. "Hannah is just a bitch from the slum! She didn't even graduate from college! How can they compare her to me?"She wondered if things would be different if she was the one who married Darren. When she saw the photos of Darren putting the earrings on for Hannah, she was filled with jealousy. He did not look defeated after the accident as described by the press, nor had he become incompetent and hid in his room. Instead, he looked e
Riley said amusedly, "I was still wondering when I should start promoting the foundation. I didn't expect you to get that done so swiftly.""It just happened to work out," Hannah said. "It's decided, then. Let's just announce it tonight!"The procedures for establishing the foundation to help women in need were already completed.Everything was ready, and they only awaited the official announcement. Riding the waves of the current publicity would save them a significant amount of money. After ending the call with Riley, Hannah contemplated for a moment before logging into her Twitter account. "Starlight Foundation is officially established, with the aim of helping women in difficult situations." "Whether you can't afford education or food, or you're trapped in domestic violence or human trafficking, Starlight Foundation is willing to lend a helping hand." "Even in the darkest of times, we are here to illuminate your world with stars, guiding you towards dawn. Please believe
For those interested in investing, she sent contracts with clear pricing, stipulating that thirty percent of the returns should be invested in the Starlight Foundation.For those wanting to make donations, she politely declined and explained that the foundation was not currently accepting donations. These socialites were quick on their feet and seemed to have communicated with one another.They quickly agreed to contribute the money in the form of investments. Fearing Hannah might not accept their money, they desperately searched for reasons to convince her. Seeing the "Typing ..." indicator in her chat windows, Hannah was touched. Finally, these socialites reached a consensus. They agreed on a time to sign the contracts and confirmed they would transfer the money to her in the name of an investment. Only then did they consider the matter settled.Following this, Hannah carefully crafted her second Twitter post and released it. "Thank you all for your attention to the Star
Darren didn't let her off easily in the end. Darren, being in his prime years, had maintained his purity and had never been involved with other women. This was a great feat considering that Darren had managed to maintain his purity after being with her all this time. Having just celebrated their marriage, he had finally enjoyed some moments of satisfaction, only to face the complication with Erica. Lately, Hannah had been in low spirits. Darren wouldn't be so brutish as to insist on intimate matters with her when she was in such an emotional state. He had to suppress his desires.However, now she took the initiative to seduce him. For a man who had finally given in to his desires, it wasn't so easy to let go. Demonstrating his unyielding nature, Darren showed Hannah that he was not to be trifled with. Carefully timing his actions, he eventually released her. Hannah, now lying on the bed, had a gentle gaze with a faint blush on her face. Her cheeks rested on the pillo
Even with their current financial difficulties, the atmosphere between them remained harmonious and warm.The smile in Hannah's eyes deepened a bit.Finding her uncle was undoubtedly a joyous event for her. After all, they hadn't been in contact for so many years, and confirming that Elvis' family members were reasonable and good people made her even happier."Grandma has never given up looking for you all these years, Uncle Elvis."Hannah briefly shared her thoughts. "I thought of taking you and Lilian to see Grandma directly to prevent her from overthinking.""Of course! Of course!"Jennifer laughed and agreed. She said, "If it weren't for my poor health and being hospitalized, I would have gone to see her too."Things were settled.Jennifer still had one more dialysis session in the coming days. Thus, their meeting was scheduled three days later.Hannah and Darren didn't stay much longer. After arranging for Jennifer to move to a single room, they left.Before they took
Jennifee hadn't looked before, but as soon as she did, she was almost startled.Under the shock, she even failed to contain her voice and exclaimed in surprise, "Elvis?" Her husband, who rarely got involved in affairs and was always practical, was now standing up excitedly. His eyes were fixed tightly on the two entering the room. He seemed as though he was about to pounce on those people. Lilian was also stunned. She couldn't help but reach out and grab Elvis' hand, her face carrying a hint of embarrassment. She lowered her voice desperately and said, "Dad, what are you doing?" She sensed that the eyes of the entire ward had turned their way under Jennifer's exclamation. The extraordinarily good-looking couple also looked over. Her cheeks turned red. She felt both nervous and embarrassed. She forcefully tugged on Elvis' hand and whispered urgently, "Dad, hurry up and sit down." However, Elvis not only didn't sit down, but he took a step forward and called out
At Hopeldon's top hospital, Elvis sat by the bedside as he watched the summer breeze rustle through the leaves outside the window. A look of realization crossed his face. "Mom, I bought your favorite food."Just then, a clear and lively voice rang out. A girl with twin tails briskly entered the ward while carrying a meal with a smile on her face. "I was lucky to find discounted meat. I bought some. Mom, you have to eat more." The pale woman on the bed smiled faintly and nodded. "Okay, I'll eat more." After that, Jennifer noticed that Elvis, sitting on the side, was still staring blankly out of the window while lost in thought. Jennifer frowned. She said softly, "Elvis, set up the table. It's time for lunch. Elvis. Elvis?" "Huh?"Elvis suddenly snapped out of his reverie. Noticing both his wife and daughter looking at him, he forced a smile. He rubbed his hands and stood up. "Lilian, did you bring the food back already? Let's have lunch then!" "Dad, what ha
She gently touched the scars on her face through the veil and then, with a sweet smile, began typing on the keyboard. "It would be great if I could help you. I'll be waiting for you to marry me!"As she replied to the message, her phone vibrated again. Robert asked with concern, "How did you get hold of these documents? Are you in any danger? Your safety is the most important thing!"Seeing his genuine concern, Misty felt even more convinced that her choice was right. The smile on her face seemed impossible to fade. She had done her research lately. Cosmetic surgery here was not particularly advanced, and her facial scars wouldn't be perfectly repaired even with surgery. Meanwhile, Arovia was renowned for its excellent plastic surgery industry. Although dealing with her facial scars would be troublesome, new technology could provide a complete recovery. The only deterrent was the daunting cost. No matter how regretful Matthew might feel, he wouldn't spend such a large s
She was even draped in a thin windbreaker that covered her from head to toe.Despite the light and thin fabric, it was an autumn windbreaker. Wearing it seemed unsuitable for the current season. "The car and the house both have air conditioning. How could I get heatstroke?" Misty's smile widened. Her fingers entwined around the belt of the windbreaker at her waist and gently pulled it twice. She spoke softly, "But since you want to see what's inside, I'll take it off, okay?" Following that, she pulled off her belt before Cedric. The fabric of the windbreaker was silky. After the belt came off, she shuddered, and the windbreaker slipped down from her shoulders. She wore a semi-sheer dress that draped over her skin, gently showcasing the contours of her figure in a subtle and alluring way. Then, she raised her hand and took off her hat. Her long hair was neatly arranged behind her head, revealing her forehead and a pair of seemingly innocent eyes. Below her eye
Just as she wished, Cedric felt an immediate dryness in his mouth. As the male protagonist in the book, he had indeed lived a smooth life without experiencing many setbacks.He was always the object of admiration by others since he was young.When had he ever bowed his head to anyone? Even when he failed in the competition for the heir of Garner Group, he remained the second young master of the company. No one dared to say much in front of him. Only Diana was different.Since that day, Diana had suddenly become completely different. The way she looked at him no longer held admiration, but instead, it was cold, as if she was scrutinizing him. Although she still lived with him and would occasionally show him her gentle side, that sense of discordance grew stronger. The previous Diana used to be completely submissive to him. She would believe and actively solve all his problems. But now?He seemed to have become a plaything in her hands.He was summoned at will a
He was just a poor guy with nothing but debt to his name.He had tried to recover his past memories and find his roots.He had been searching for decades, and even after getting married and having a daughter, he continued searching while struggling for a living.He never expected that just when he was gradually forgetting about this matter, life would suddenly take a new turn.This seemed a bit too dramatic. He wiped his face in silence before saying, "Of course, no problem. Not only did you guys just help me, but finding my family has also been a long-standing wish of mine. I'm willing to cooperate with whatever you need me to do." He hesitated for a moment and then added in a low voice, "I believe your wife's grandmother is really old, am I right? From what you just said, it seems her health is not great. Maybe we shouldn't disturb her before getting the results." He smiled bitterly and said, "I'm in my prime. Even if the outcome disappoints me, it's fine. But old people
Hannah didn't expect him to also have felt a sense of familiarity.Upon hearing that, she felt her heart skip a beat, feeling like the truth was gradually coming to the surface.She actually looked a lot like Eleanor.If the middle-aged man was really her uncle, even if he had been lost since childhood, wouldn't he still have memories of his biological sister's appearance?"May I ask if you are a native of Hopeldon? Were you born here?"She pursed her lips, staring at him before asking in rapid succession, "Who else is in your family? Are your parents still alive?"She asked many questions in one breath, sounding urgent and nervous.For someone she had only met for the second time, asking such questions seemed overly intrusive and might make people uncomfortable.But she couldn't care less now.Finding her uncle had been her grandmother's wish for many years.As she grew older, Hannah didn't want her to have any regrets in this life.The middle-aged man was also a little sur