Nina was usually shy and reserved. It was unusual for her to be so bright. She couldn't even bear to hide her wide smile. "What good news is it?" Hannah smiled and took her inside. "Look at you, you're so excited that you even forgot to wear your robe."Embarrassed, Nina curled her toes as her face became flushed. She whispered, "I was too eager to share this with you, so I forgot."After she put on her robe, she cupped her cheeks excitedly. Her eyes glistened with anticipation and exhilaration. "Hannah, my teacher said that I'm going to perform at the Grand Concert at Farance!"Farance was renowned for its romantic ambiance. Only the best performers could make it to the Grand Concert. Thus, it meant a lot for Winnie to let Nina debut at the Grand Concert. It was a token of compliment for her talent and efforts."That's amazing, Nina." Hannah was genuinely glad for her. She smiled. "You have to leave in advance for the preparation, right? When are you leaving?""Later this
Blinking her eyes in a daze, she instinctively swiped to answer the call. Her voice was still heavily tinged with fatigue as she spoke, "Hello?""Naomi, what are you doing?" A tipsy female voice could be heard from a distance from the other end of the phone. "Everyone's waiting for you! Come on now, let's drink."She could vaguely make out the deafening music in the background. Her eyes sprung wide open and glanced at the screen. It was Naomi. "Naomi?" she called out to her subconsciously. There was no reply at all. She suddenly had a bad feeling about this. She raised her voice and called out to her again, "Naomi, are you there? Can you hear me?""I'm—I'm just trying to get some fresh air. I'm coming," Naomi replied, yet she wasn't talking to Hannah. She sounded slightly nervous. She was giggling as she continued, "Come on, we have the whole night to drink!"The call ended. As the radio static resonated in Hannah's ears after the call was hung up, she was washed by a wave of
"Don't you recognize me?" Naomi was flabbergasted. She slammed the glass down on the table. "You know Sheila, yet you have no idea who I am."The upper crust in Hopeldon wasn't that big. Naomi, who was from one of the big three families in Hopeldon, was in no way inferior to Sheila. Yet, these people claimed to not know her. This was absurd. Naomi said coldly, "Which family are you from? Why have I not seen you before?" She became vigilant. Only now did she realize these were all unfamiliar faces. Feeling anxious, she swallowed hard as she discovered this fact. "Bitch, what are you blabbering about?" Another guy with puffy eyes sneered disdainfully when he heard Naomi. "Who do you think you are? Are we obliged to know you at all?" After having too much to drink, he rolled up his sleeves. A scar on his wrist was revealed. Naomi belatedly noticed that something was off about these people. They seemed particularly vicious. However, how did Sheila come to get to know them?
Who had this power to silence all those servers, to the point that they couldn't utter a word of Naomi's whereabouts? Was she alright?From the brief phone call, she seemed to be temporarily safe. However, Hannah couldn't help but feel paranoid about the multiple exclamation marks Naomi had sent in her messages. It seemed like these people were unwilling to speak the truth. She lowered her head and clenched her fists tightly. Once again, she stopped another server. "May I know which room Naomi Winchester is in?" Hannah's captivating features made her seem particularly distant and aloof when she was expressionless. It made her look intimidating. The server who was stopped by her stared at her blankly. After a while, she finally regained her senses and stammered, "I—I have no idea … I've never seen Ms. Naomi before."Erica was tall, but she seemed particularly frail. Her wrist which was currently in Hannah's grip was thin and fragile. It seemed like she hadn't been able to fill
Hannah retracted her hand. She then stuffed the unconscious guy behind a large decorative vase that sat next to the elevator.Once the elevator doors slid open, she strode into the elevator and scanned the pass on the card scanner. Then, she hit the button which showed the number 18.Meanwhile, things were escalating in the private room."Stay where you are!"It appeared that the ferocious men were bent on having Naomi drink the alcohol in front of her. No matter how brave she was, Naomi couldn't help but panic.She yelled, "It's just a drink, right? Fine, I'll do it! Chill!"Obviously, Tyler was the leader of the group. He tilted his head slightly to look at Naomi upon hearing her response with a playful glint in his eyes. "Oh? You're willing to drink now, hmm?""Of course! Why won't I be willing to do that?"Naomi forced herself to put on a brave face while doing all she could to not tremble in fear. She puffed out her chest in order to seem calm. "If I'm not here to drink,
Naomi dared not touch the cigarettes offered. What if those people were really that bold to bring those illegal things?If the cigarettes did contain narcotics, then both Naomi and Sheila would plunge into the abyss forever once they got a whiff of the cigarettes.Naomi had no idea if one cigarette was able to get her hooked on narcotics. All she knew was that it was best to never get involved with those things.Some things weren't meant to be touched no matter what."Oh? Turns out you're not that stupid after all, Ms. Naomi!" Tyler chuckled coldly.A cold and brutal glint soon streaked across his eyes. He stated coldly, "You're still smoking from this cigarette no matter what! You there, light the cigarette for Ms. Naomi!"Then, Tyler commanded harshly with a wave, "Make sure to provide Ms. Garner with the same service!"The other men chuckled sinisterly. They lit the cigarettes before approaching Naomi and Sheila eagerly.Naomi had never known that the smell of tobacco was th
The sight of Naomi's tear-streaked face caused Hannah's temper to flare. She finally realized why the server had told her about spotting two young ladies in the private room.It turned out that Sheila was there too.Judging from Tyler's ferocious expression, it was clear that he was a criminal who had blood on his hands. This observation made Hannah's gaze grow cold, though her lips curled into a small smirk. "My younger sister has yet to come home at such a late hour. As her older sister, it's only natural for me to check things out for myself."She ignored the multitude of sinister gazes cast in her direction from everyone else as she strode into the private room casually.The lighting in the private room was quite dim. It shaped a jarring contrast to the corridor, which was illuminated brightly. Even though Hannah was just wearing a set of silk pajamas with a trench coat draped on her shoulders, she looked like a queen who had donned her battle cape.She strolled into the dar
Smack!Smack!As the song concluded, complete silence fell over the private room. The transition in the background music allowed the sounds to resonate loudly.Naomi covered her mouth, her gaze fixed on Hannah. It was infused with admiration.For some reason, she found Hannah remarkably impressive at that moment!"Who dared strike me?" Sheila was drunk and somewhat disoriented but not entirely unaware of what was going on.After getting slapped twice, she started sobering up. She stood up abruptly and looked around, her eyes wide open with a hint of anger in them.Hannah offered no response. She seized the water pitcher from the table and lifted its lid.She then poured it directly onto Sheila's face without any mercy."Ugh! Have you lost your mind!?"The cold water and ice cubes flowed out relentlessly.Sheila shivered. She jumped up suddenly, most of her drunkenness fading away. She shouted, "Who do you think you are, Ms. Emerson?"She stared in disbelief as she met Hann
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