At that moment, both Darren and Robert had completely torn off their distinguished disguises. They decided to display their hostile rivalry in full force from now on.Robert led his minions away afterward. As for Darren, he continued the meeting with Pete and the rest of the shareholders who stayed behind.Pete looked slightly hesitant. "You think western Hopeldon holds more potential in urban development, Mr. Winchester?""That's right." Darren looked at the map which was spread out on the meeting table. "The public transportation system in eastern Hopeldon is indeed more convenient, which can guarantee us a faster capital recovery."But at the same time, we can't neglect the problems infesting western Hopeldon right now. After all, we can't just focus on one portion of the city when it comes to urban development."The government wouldn't allow the wealth gap to increase even more as well.Pete couldn't help but retort, "But even though the government wants us to invest in their
"You've been studying hard these days. I didn't arrange anything for you because I didn't want to disturb you."Hannah, who had already changed into warmer clothes by then, overheard Naomi's lamentations. "You'll be serving the empanadas with me. You have your work cut out for you, missy."Naomi let out a cheer upon hearing Hannah's response. Soon, the group loaded their car up with the gifts and headed toward the orphanage, which was located in western Hopeldon.Angel Haven Orphanage had a history that spanned over 50 years. During that period of time, it played host to countless orphans.Part of the reason why the orphanage stood till this very day was thanks to the donations from the kind-hearted Samaritans. The other part of the reason involved the orphanage's director teaching the children how to make handicrafts. That way, they'd be able to earn enough to sustain themselves.Besides, the orphanage's location was somewhere within western Hopeldon, which was known to be underd
"Oh?" The elderly man arched a brow, his interest now piqued. "We've been walking for a long time anyway, so we're all quite tired now. Let's go grab some empanadas."His assistant cast a glance at the crowd around the empanada stall before voicing out his worries. "But Professor Noland, it's dangerous for you to join the crowd. We can't afford to let anything happen to you. I'll grab you a plate of empanadas instead.""I'm not that fragile." Oliver Noland waved nonchalantly at his assistant with a smile. "They're all lining up in front of the stall, aren't they? It's fine."Besides, the Winchesters were kind enough to host such a nice activity. We need to thank them for their kindness."Upon seeing how stubborn Oliver was, the assistant was left without a choice. He could only join Oliver at the back of the line.When Oliver reached the front of the line, Hannah happened to be frying a new batch of empanadas."Happy New Year, sir," she said smilingly while serving Oliver a plate
It was hard to grasp the minds of people who were obsessed with looks. Those who only became Hannah's fans because of her looks had been unbelievably active. They swarmed to the scene when they saw the latest news about her. "Ms. Emerson is the definition of beauty with a kind heart. Love her!""Just how kind is Ms. Emerson? And is she looking for a sugar baby? Asking for a friend.""Big thanks to Ms. Emerson on behalf of the kids!""It's just a little something. What's the big deal? The wealthy Winchesters are pretty stingy to donate only this much.""Stop judging them. You're one to talk to. How much did you donate then?""I happened to have some of the Yarrow's empanadas Ms. Emerson gave out today at Western Hopeldon. They're so good! And guess what—Ms. Emerson looked way better than her pictures!""Wow, empanadas from Yarrow's! I envy you …"Aside from some haters, the Internet was mostly flooded with praise. As the news brought smiles to some faces, it also brought mise
If Matthew and Claudia were sensible enough, they would have buried what had happened in the past so that it wouldn't be exposed someday and ruin their precious daughter's path to success.Naomi was confused, yet she nodded mindlessly. "Then it should be fine."Hannah was always right. "Since I'm not that bright, I should refrain from overthinking," Naomi thought. The internet blew up, yet the Winchester family remained silent. It was only until later that night when everyone had already had their dinner, an influencer famous for spilling tea abruptly uploaded a post that said, "Is Misty really a beauty with a kind heart? The real story behind her charity work in the rural areas."The title was already eye-catching. Given how the post was in line with the latest news, it was bound to blow up in an instant. The influencer was an experienced paparazzi, so his posts were extremely organized with an appropriate amount of pictures. The content was clear and concise. Misty and J
Jane was about to black out as she desperately gasped for breath. The only sight that came before her was Robert's murderous eyes. He intended to kill her!She was horrified the moment she realized his murderous intent. It was her first time being dangerously close to death. "No—Ro … Robert, don't …"Just a second before she blacked out, Robert suddenly let go of her. She collapsed to the ground and coughed violently with her hand clutching her throat. She didn't even realize her back had knocked into the sharp edges of the coffee table. "What's left of my conscience is letting you live lavishly as the daughter of the Wilfare family."Robert grabbed her hair violently, forcing her to look at him. He grinned, resembling a beast hidden in the dark, which was about to pounce on its prey and tear off its flesh. "Be a good girl and stay at home, won't you? Be good and there'll be a time when you come in handy."His hand rose and slapped Jane's face gently. He hissed, "Otherwis
"How can you say that?" Misty turned pale as Cedric openly ridiculed her. She stepped back, wearing a painful expression on her face. "Cedric, is this what I am to you?""I initially thought you were better. But sadly it turns out that I was blind in the first place."Cedric glanced at her scornfully. "You're not as pretty as Hannah and not as capable as her too. Why on earth would Darren fancy you instead? Do you think it's for the sake of your pretentious attitude? Or was it in vain?"Misty was completely traumatized by his words. She seemed hurt and sorrowful. "How could you say this to me? I'm not … I didn't."Tears were on the edge of her red-rimmed eyes. They were going to trickle off any time. She seemed exceptionally pitiful. Cedric used to sympathize with her whenever she put on this look. But now, he was outraged. "Enough of this! Stop acting like you're the victim. Misty, you're so disgusting!"He hurled the gift he brought on the floor and turned around without
Dennis was pretty anxious. The last thing he wanted was to anger his investors. Cautiously, he asked, "Then, shall we take another set of photos?"As he spoke, his heart throbbed in pain. "No need for that. These photos are wonderful," Hannah replied as she shook her head. She was just momentarily stunned. She patted Taylor's head as she praised her. "Good job. Remember to keep up the good work."Taylor beamed with joy. Dennis heaved a sigh of relief as well. His Twitter account had just been verified, and he only had a few fans. He posted the promotional photos, not forgetting to tag Hannah and the lead actors' accounts. Shortly after, Hannah retweeted his post with the caption that said, "The Search is here."The male and female leads weren't exactly that young. They even dyed their hair gray to match the characters in the film. Their appearance was a huge contrast to the younger celebrities who were all over the media now. The retweet immediately blew up the Internet.
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