"I'm not letting go."Darren paid no attention to the surprising glances they received. Not only did he hold her tight in his embrace, he even lowered his head and tucked it near her neck. It was a baffling sight to see how attached he was to her. It was like seeing a god falling in love with a mortal. He was just like any other ordinary man in this world. His superiority was stripped off him as he fell head over heels for her. He didn't pay any attention to the public either. He gave her shoulder a slight nudge gently. In a hoarse voice, he continued, "I'm completely smitten with you. I'm all yours."It was rare for him to say such words. Probably embarrassed, he didn't hold his head up for a long time. He didn't dare to look at her expression. Well, he seemed pretty tame this way. Darren was more than willing to be bound to her. He set aside all his indifference and completely submitted himself to her. His voice was already enchanting, to begin with. When he spoke in
Hannah finally realized the plot had its own rules. In the end, Misty, who was miles apart from her old self, would still meet her destined backer. As Misty's greatest backer, he was extremely protective of her with his cruel antics. Misty was the only one who mattered to him. Thus, he would get rid of anyone who got in her way to make sure everything went smoothly for her. Hence, she rose to fame quickly in the entertainment industry. If another actress who was more talented than her got the role, she would just have to sob about it, and Connor would take care of the rest. Furious, he would get men to rape that particular actress and spread her nudes all over the Internet. The actress' career would be completely ruined and she would succumb to depression. In the end, she'd commit suicide. If Diana wanted to win Cedric over, all Misty had to do was just act sad. This was all that was needed to make Connor abduct Diana and ruin her face. These incidents that were mentioned
Jealousy flickered in Misty's eyes the moment she lay eyes on the gown Hannah was wearing. That was the latest limited edition Chanel haute couture dress, well known for being extremely difficult to look good in. High beauty standards were required to enunciate the beauty of the dress, and even models found it tough to comply with them. Yet, Hannah was stunning in the dress. It completely accentuated her curves, making her as dazzling as ever. She was the most breathtaking sight on the cruise ship. This realization made Misty boil with jealousy. Given how Emerson Group was struggling now, she couldn't even make up her mind to get something from the latest season. On the contrary, Hannah, whom she had always looked down on, made it seem so easy to get her hands on haute couture dresses. This drastic difference made Misty's heart ache. "Hannah, I thought you wouldn't attend Mr. Moore's wedding," Misty couldn't help but blurt. With an innocent expression, she continued timid
The bare minimum Connor would do for Misty was to care for her. Unlike how he used to treat her in the book, he could no longer treat her as his precious. Nevertheless, he was still extremely protective of her due to his domineering demeanor. Thus, he couldn't bear Misty being on the receiving end of humiliation. He smirked and finally laid his eyes on Hannah. His eyes lit up uncontrollably. He had to admit that she was indeed a rare beauty. She was ultimately stunning. It was to the extent that she could make people go blind with her dazzling beauty. His gaze grew intense as he snickered. "Ms. Emerson," he said.Connor had a creepy look in his eyes. His gaze wasn't intimidating, but his interest was obviously piqued. It was as if he had found something fun to play with. It was truly unsettling to Hannah. She clenched her fists tight when she thought of his cruel ways. Not only was she not intimidated, she was more than ready to face him.In a vigilant manner, she asked
"I thought it wasn't appropriate of you to do that, so I just wanted to offer some advice. Why do you have to say that?"Tears were welling up in Misty's red-rimmed eyes. "Are you thinking of hitting me again?""Did she hit you?"Connor's eyes glinted with murderous intent when he heard Misty. He was glaring at Hannah, as if he was ready to pounce on her in the next second. "Mr. Richardson, have you not learned your lesson yet?"Darren stepped forward and blocked his line of sight. He hissed, "This is Hopeldon. You'd better think twice before you act.""What do you mean?"Connor's expression darkened in an instant when he realized what he meant. Feeling anxious, he continued, "What did you do?""I only let you have a taste of your own medicine, that's all," Darren replied with a nonchalant expression. He smirked as he stared into Connor's eyes. "Well, it seems like you're not that well-informed, aren't you?"Connor's heart skipped a beat. Just then, his phone rang.
Darren was deliberately asking for death when he underestimated Connor.Connor was so certain that he would make Darren regret it the moment he sent him to the ground.Yet, it seemed like Darren could see right through his moves. He dodged him swiftly and grabbed him by his wrist. Once he caught Connor, he hit him in the stomach with his elbow. Connor's eyes almost popped out of their sockets as he groaned. Nonetheless, Darren had just begun to unbutton his cuffs and roll up his sleeves. He turned and glanced at him scornfully as he said, "Do you think there's the need for me to even take you seriously?"Undeniably, Darren was a successful business. He was elegant and dignified. With his sharp senses in the industry, he always appeared distant and composed. At first glance, his maturity made him seem nothing like his young age. However, he looked very different from his usual self now. His expression was filled with arrogance as his eyes gleamed with defiance. The look i
Misty's face went red in an instant when she looked at him. Biting her lip, she shot an embarrassed look at him as she whispered, "Who said I felt bad for you?"However, with her flushed face and teary eyes, it seemed like she was only being stubborn. Well, at least Connor was unfazed. Not only was he not angry, but he even chuckled lightly. Hannah couldn't help but frown when she saw how lovey-dovey they were being. How could they possibly do this at this time? Darren also thought this was utterly absurd. Furrowing his brows, he asked icily, "Are you not going to fight?"In an instant, Connor's gaze grew intense. The tender look in his eyes vanished immediately. "Stop!"Misty's eyes were red as she desperately tried to stop them. "Fighting won't solve the problem! What happened?""Mr. Winchester, you're very clever, aren't you?"Connor's eyes were flaring with murderous intent as he scoffed and remarked sarcastically, "You messed with my place when I'm not around.
Darren's fingers brushed through her locks as he said softly, "I won't let you wait for too long, Hannah."Then, he leaned into her and planted a kiss on her lips before he took his leave. Misty's eyes were red from the jealousy boiling in her as she saw this sight. "Hannah, just you wait."She couldn't help but grit her teeth and sneer as she snapped, "What's the use of getting a man's love? Once he stops liking you, I'm eager to see how miserable you'll be."Hannah couldn't help but give her a look. What she said was completely absurd. She didn't sound anything like the female lead in a cringe romance novel. In the book, love was the only thing that mattered to her. She gave up playing the piano, what she was once best at, for Cedric's sake. Besides, she also gave up her job. In the end, in what seemed to be a perfect ending, Misty was willingly kept in captivity by Cedric. Yet she had the audacity to say men's love was unreliable. Or did she actually mean to say onl
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