That thought had completely taken over Misty's mind for a very long time. At this point, it was literally carved into her very core.But Hannah only spared Misty an impassive glance. "Oh."What the hell did Hannah mean by that?Misty already had her guard raised at that time. Heck, she was ready to start a catfight with Hannah soon.But Hannah's unexpected response took her by surprise, causing her to freeze on the spot.For a moment, Misty didn't know how to react. She felt as though she was getting nowhere with Hannah despite her attempts to rile the latter up.Ironically, this realization ended up riling Misty up instead."Stop pretending!" she snarled out through gritted teeth, a haughty expression atop her face.Her voice became shrill at that moment. "Dad abandoned you in the slums since you were a little girl!"You must've been unwilling and reluctant to live a life of poverty! That's why you're jealous of me your whole life, right?"I bet you hate me so much that you
"You idiot," Hannah murmured before curling her lips into a cold smirk."All you're doing right now is showcasing your ugly and jealous side. Then again, you must be extremely pissed when you see me, the actual daughter of the Emerson family, living a better life than yours."Her smile never wavering, she turned to shoot Misty a glance."I'm going to make this crystal clear to you right now, Misty. Not only do I want to live a better life than you, but I also plan on keeping it this way … forever."I don't give a fuck about who you are. Since you have the guts to provoke me, you'd better be prepared to get slapped in return."Hannah used to be intimidated by Misty's role as the main female lead in the novel. She was still traumatized by the events she was forced to go through in her past life.At first, Hannah intended to live her new life peacefully and not care about her past life. She'd rather pretend that she never had anything to do with all those people in her past life.A
The reason why Hannah could marry Darren in the first place was all thanks to Misty's benevolence anyway!"If you choose to be willfully ignorant toward reality, then nothing I say can change your mind."Hannah decided to not waste her breath on Misty once she saw how deeply rooted the latter's misconception toward her was."I will never be a package deal that's thrown in to make someone look good. I'm the one taking charge of my own life."Even if the path lying ahead of Hannah was chock full of challenges, Hannah vowed to overcome all of them and emerge as the true victor.Humans only had themselves to rely on at the end of the day, after all. Unfortunately, Misty would never learn that lesson in her lifetime."I'll show you that I can achieve new heights on my own," Hannah said firmly.Her figure was slender and alluring, whereas her looks were enchantingly striking. Hannah could've made her debut as a celebrity, which would've ensured her a lifetime of riches and fame.Hann
Even when Misty peered at Robert from below, she could tell that every inch of his face was still flawless despite the weird angle.His well-defined jawline and his sexy Adam's apple made a great pair. The handsome yet gentle looks he was blessed with made him look like a distinguished nobleman at all times.Robert's eyes were especially filled with unlimited love for Misty. She could feel him looking at her as though she were a delicate and beautiful maiden instead of the haggard wench she was right now.In fact, he treated her with utmost care, making her feel like the world's most precious woman alive."What's wrong with your face? Did she hit you again?"Robert pursed his lips tightly, though a flash of pain soon streaked across his eyes. "Does it still hurt?"No one would be able to resist it when a handsome and gentle young man proclaimed their distress for them.Robert's white suit didn't harbor any crease lines. It hugged his body snugly, accentuating every curve of his
"Could it really be that our love is that fragile?"Misty's sorrow was palpable on her pallid face. Her eyelashes were already wet with tears at that point."Or could it be that true love will never win against monetary benefits? Can I even trust any man in this world?""Misty, believe me when I say I'll always support you unconditionally even if the entire world is fighting against you."Robert took Misty's hand, unable to hold his feelings for her back anymore.A pained look crossed his face as he said solemnly, "To me, you're different from any other woman in this world. I've never seen someone as innocent as you."You have to believe me, Misty. I'll definitely help you out. I'm willing to do anything for you.""Oh, Robert. You're such a wonderful man …"Misty's cheeks had turned crimson at that moment. She felt a surge of warmth flooding her heart as well, which was soon followed by gratitude.As she looked up at Robert, she found herself staring into his deep eyes. They m
Mary wiped her tears away before mumbling, "It's a good thing that we can entrust Karen's wellbeing to you, Robert. I won't have any regrets in life should I pass away in the future.""What are you talking about, Mary?" Robert pressed his lips into a thin line. "You have to live a long and healthy life because Karen and I will definitely get married and have children together."Besides, Karen's only suffered from a blow to her mental state. She just finds it difficult to accept her current circumstances at the moment. I'm sure she'll recover soon enough."David and Mary were both satisfied upon hearing Robert's response. Mary couldn't help but smile happily as she beckoned for Robert to join them at the table."Oh, you! Alright, come join us at the table. You can leave Karen there for the time being.""It's fine. I want to spend more time with her."Robert shook his head in response. He continued to embrace Karen as he flashed Mary a small smile."There's no need for you to be s
Mary couldn't help but feel guilty. She felt like she owed him a great favor."Stop being so pretentious!" Karen was outraged at the sight before her. She grabbed the vase beside her and hurled it at him."Fuck off! Get lost!""Karen, calm down!"However, Robert didn't dodge at all. The vase struck his arm, making him grimace. Yet, he stepped forward and held Karen in a tight embrace.He tried to stop her as he held her in his arms. A gentle kiss was planted on her head as he said gently, yet sorrowfully, "It'll be alright, Karen. I'm here for you."Struggling wildly, Karen tried to break free from his embrace. However, she failed to do so.Devastated, her eyes were bloodshot red. A tear trickled down her face.She suddenly felt so worn out. There was already no way out. In the end, she closed her eyes and gave in.Whatever. She would just let him have his way. He could do and say whatever he wanted. She would be fine with anything by then.Mary covered her mouth as she saw K
Diana owned an entertainment company. A lot of rising stars were signed under her company. Lately, her company had been topping the trending searches from time to time.It was always a hot topic whenever a new company entered the entertainment industry."Ced had invested in a series lately. He heard that I had started an entertainment company, so he let me take charge of the series instead."If the actors are performing well in the series, I plan to have them signed under my company."A tinge of joy flashed across Diana's face as she smiled. She was delighted as this was a sign of trust and support from her boyfriend.Smiling, she added, "He wasn't quite sure of how things worked, so I'm fully in charge of the project now. But I've come to realize that …"Her tone hardened as she moved the document toward Hannah. Her gaze was fixated on her as she continued, "Ms. Emerson, are you dissatisfied with the series?"Hannah was slightly stunned. This couldn't be it, right? Were things