As Naomi glanced at the pages of "Soil Analysis", a fleeting expression of bewilderment crossed her faceWell, she did not mean it like that."People don't always discover their true path, but immersing oneself in books is a reliable constant. I've noticed you've been delving into plant-related literature lately—any burgeoning interests in this field?" Hannah asked as she smiled. "I can't quite tell if ..."Naomi's confusion only deepened.In the past, she had dedicated herself to the care of Mr. Garner's roses, putting sleeping and eating on the back burner to spare Hannah from embarrassment.While meticulously looking after the plants, she absorbed a plethora of relevant knowledge at a rapid pace.With each improvement in the plants' conditions, Naomi experienced a sense of accomplishment and joy she had never felt before.This newfound passion prompted her to pick up a botanical encyclopedia and explore this realm after completing her postgraduate entrance exams.Her engag
The driver hesitated slightly.Hannah's gaze suddenly sharpened, resembling an unsheathed sword.Her voice rose as she said, "Quick! Don't waste time!"In this instant, her expression turned unsettling, her eyes reddened, and she exuded a rather frightening demeanor.Under her piercing gaze, the driver inexplicably felt a hint of fear.Without saying much, he hastily unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the car.Hannah directly slid into the driver's seat, swiftly fastening the seat belt, all the while continuing to comfort her grandmother over the phone.She pressed the gas pedal abruptly!Naomi clenched her fist, forcefully stuffing it into her mouth to stifle any screams.Gripping the handle tightly, she dared not make a sound, but her pupils widened in uncontrollable fear.She never knew that a car could go so fast!This didn't seem like driving. It was more like flying.Everything in her sight rapidly retreated. The car drifted and swerved, weaving through traffic,
Washing dishes and doing chores felt like an insult to Jadon. He couldn't accept it.In such a predicament, he felt cornered, facing a level of hardship he had never experienced before.Naturally, he developed a deep resentment toward Erica.So, when he joined these thugs and learned they intended to harm her, he unhesitatingly led the way."You animal!" Erica couldn't believe that the man she once had feelings for could sink even lower.As she observed his hideous expression, she couldn't fathom how she had ever fallen for such a person.Clamping her teeth together, she noticed Molly's lips turning slightly blue, a sign of heightened stress, edging on a potential health crisis.Worried, she exclaimed, "What do you want? If you have an issue with me, leave my elderly grandmother out of it!""What do I want? You, the sly one, snuggling up to a wealthy guy and enjoying the good life, huh?" Jadon sneered bitterly.His dirty hands grabbed Erica's chin, and with a repulsive gaze, h
The thunderous sound, filled with an overwhelming fury, made Jadon shiver involuntarily, prompting him to turn his head instinctively.A slender figure stood at the door, blocking the light. It was impossible to discern the person's face, but her bone-chilling presence was palpable, sending shivers down one's spine.Hannah moved silently as she approached.Dressed in casual home attire, she exuded a unique elegance.As Jadon saw her face more clearly, his expression turned increasingly grim. Recalling the fear of being easily subdued, he staggered backward."Ms. Emerson …" Seeing the newcomer, Erica couldn't hold back her tears, crying and apologizing, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault ... If it weren't for me, Grandma wouldn't have suffered..."Her body convulsed with sobs, overwhelmed by fear and guilt. Living in an environment that favored males, Erica, even in the urban city, had grown accustomed to a humble existence.The compassionate Molly had provided her with the care a
What if Hannah, a wealthy woman from a prominent family, got hurt?Remembering Jadon's sinister expression, Erica became even more concerned.These individuals were violently banging on the door under Jadon's leadership.Fortunately, the door's quality held up for a while.However, these people were insane. They climbed up from outside, stepped on the air conditioning unit, and forcefully broke through the balcony's glass door.In broad daylight, they seemed to show no hint of hesitation to commit a crime.If anything happened to Hannah, how would Erica cope with the consequences?Anxious thoughts raced through her mind as she continued knocking on the door, tears streaming down her face."Ms. Emerson, please don't act impulsively … These people are crazy; if you get hurt …""Quiet."Hannah's cold voice faintly transmitted from behind the door, carrying a particular reassuring strength.With a commanding presence, she continued, "Wait outside."Erica was suddenly taken aba
"I know I messed up. I truly know it. I'm just a useless piece of trash ..."Jadon's vision blurred for a moment.Unable to discern Hannah's expression, his fear intensified.He couldn't help but kneel, attempting to bow his head, but dizziness overwhelmed him. He could only humbly cry and plead, "Ms. Emerson, please spare me. Just pretend I don't exist. I know you're a generous person ...""So, you can feel pain and fear too!"Hannah scoffed.Switching the book to her left hand, she seized Jadon's hand with her right, slowly lifting it."Ah! Ah ah ah! It hurts, it hurts so much ..."Jadon howled instantly, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead as he desperately struggled.He was like a wriggling maggot.Hannah was directly holding his hand, forcefully pressing his fingers onto the bloody wound on his forehead.She pressed and twisted them into the wound, causing more thick blood to surge out.Watching him, she coldly laughed, "See that? Strip away your facade, and you'
They couldn't take it out fully on Hannah, that was why she could beat them so easily. Now, they were fully equipped with weapons. Could she possibly take them all out? Although Simon didn't utter a word, it was obvious that he was confident about beating Hannah. He took out a cigarette and tucked it between his lips. His lackeys hurried over to light it up for him. He strode to Hannah and puffed a whiff of smoke in her face. "Ms. Emerson, we don't want to take you as our enemy. Let's make a deal. Hand Erica over. Then things will end right here. How about that?"Holding her breath, Hannah glanced up at him. Her clear eyes stared right into his own. "You're really forgetful," she said regretfully, looking at him as if she had given up on him. Then, she asked, "Did no one teach you not to stay too close to danger?"Simon immediately had a bad feeling. Yet, it was too late. With a whoosh, she flung the "Soil Analysis" book at him without a trace of hesitation. The book la
An imposingly tall figure appeared on the balcony. His alluring features made him seem like a god who had just descended from the heavens. Even though he was standing still, his presence was overwhelming. Hannah's eyes lit up, the malice in her eyes fading. "Mr. Winchester! How did you get here?"Darren's expression finally softened when he saw she wasn't injured. "Naomi called me. How could I let you face this alone?"How he wished he could take her under his protection and shelter her from any possible injuries. Yet, he didn't have the heart to keep her restrained. Thus, he could only do his best to protect her from any danger. Lowering his gaze, Darren strode toward her. Of course, the thugs wouldn't let him do as he pleased. Just as they were charging at him with their metal bats, he delivered a kick to them without skipping a beat. Darren had excellent proportions. Even his legs resembled that of a model's. The muscles beneath his suit were refined, yet they were