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
Darren didn't turn around as he was trying to focus on their enemies. He got rid of his blazer so he could move better. The blazer was flung to the ground. He was only dressed in a plain shirt, with all buttons on his collar and cuffs unbuttoned. When he moved, the muscles beneath his shirt were vaguely showing. If Hannah was a contradictory beauty of charm and violence, he was the epitome of pure strength. Each of his attacks took down one person. Not only was he not wasting any energy, but he didn't have any flashy moves either. He resembled an assassin who had traversed countless dangers. Hannah narrowed her eyes slightly. She didn't think it was likely for him, who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth to be so skilled at fighting. This thought only appeared in her mind for a brief second. Now wasn't the time for such thoughts. She slipped from under his arm and knocked a brawny man who was trying to ambush them from the side. "Hannah!"Darren shot a disapproving
Simon knew he couldn't get himself out of this. With a pale expression, he bellowed in a fit of rage, "There's no use in handing me over to the police because I'm not going to say a damn thing!""So, that means there is a mastermind, right?"Hannah suddenly let out a chuckle. Her gaze was cold as she said, "It doesn't matter whether you're going to spit it out or not. What matters is whether the mastermind behind all this will stop. They're going to get caught someday if they don't stop this."She didn't do anything, and even the smile on her face didn't fade. Yet, she was still intimidating. Simon couldn't help but shiver from fear. He was suddenly at a loss for words. Meanwhile, Jadon, who was trampled multiple times, sneaked a glance around him. He had been lying on the ground for the entire time. His head was throbbing in pain. His glasses broke, so he couldn't see a single thing now. The moment he felt like no one noticed him, he held in the pain and struggled to wrig
"Why are you still hesitating when he's the one who told you to do whatever you want to him?"Naomi couldn't no longer bear the sight. She bent down and picked up a bat as she went up to Erica. As she handed the bat to Erica, she said, "Why are you still being soft on him? He totally deserves it. If you can't get over it, beat him up until you feel better. Don't tell me you still have feelings for him.""No, I don't …"Erica shook her head firmly. However, she couldn't help but hesitate as her gaze fell on the bat. This weapon would definitely kill. Jadon was genuinely terrified. His entire body was shivering. When he saw how she didn't take the bat right away, he immediately thought she still had feelings for him.Overjoyed, he flung his arms around her legs as he swore without skipping a beat, "Erica, please believe that I'll turn over a new leaf! Let's start all over, okay? We'll get married right away if you forgive me. I know it's my fault now. Please marry me, will you?
Jadon had always been superior to others. Whenever he went, he would only receive admiration and praise from others. When had he ever suffered such humiliation? Yet, he struggled in vain, and he could only curse in his heart. This fucking bitch dared to treat him like this after he had toyed with her. Sooner or later, he would definitely teach her a lesson. Meanwhile, Erica was dying to release her pent-up grief and agony. She was gasping for breath, yet she clenched her teeth and continued beating him up with the book. She was holding the book with both hands as she hit him with the book cover. Judging by her strength, although it would hurt, it wouldn't bring much damage to him. Thus, Hannah stood by and didn't stop her, allowing her to vent. Naomi, who was still indignant earlier on, came over while rubbing her hands. She whispered, "I didn't expect a calm and reserved person like her would be so scary when she gets angry."Initially, she thought Erica was a pushover,
Why would the CEO of a company be that terrifying?Simon was horrified. He admitted defeat in a blink of an eye as he stammered, "No—No, I didn't … That was complete nonsense! I wouldn't dare to!"In haste, he denied his words frantically as he flashed a sheepish smile. "Even if I was hit, I am very much willing to get hit! I deserve it!""Remember what you said."Darren glanced at him coldly, his fingers pressing down on his nape.He hissed, "Be careful with your words."Simon felt like his life was in Darren's hands as he held onto his nape. He froze entirely. Not daring to provoke him anymore, he nodded with a pale expression. "I—I'm sorry. I'll be more mindful of my words from now on."Darren finally let him go after he saw that Simon had learned a lesson. He withdrew his hands and stood at the side. Jacob scoffed when he saw how servilely Simon acted. He gave him a push to urge him downstairs.Soon, the room became empty. Hannah heaved a sigh of relief when the
"I …"Erica felt quite anxious. She blinked and forced out a smile as she explained, "My face was swollen. I couldn't tend to it because of the chaos. So, I went to wash my face …"The further she went on, the less she was stammering. Feeling somewhat embarrassed, she continued, "I had to make sure I look presentable. Otherwise, you'll feel bad for me."Jadon's handprint was still evident on her cheek. As Hannah recalled how much Erica cried earlier on, she understood why she took so long. She asked her gently, "Have you applied any medicine yet? There's a first aid kit somewhere … if we're out of medicine, you can buy some downstairs.""No—No, there's no need to," Erica replied in a hurry as she shook her head wildly. She didn't want to have medicine all over her face.She continued in a haste, "It's fine. When I washed my face earlier, I checked and it wasn't that bad. It'll heal quickly."Hannah found it amusing for her to be this reluctant toward medication. She enc
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