Chat? About what?What did Hannah want to chat about?Erica's entire body was tense. Her gaze instinctively landed on Hannah's hand on her shoulders. Their awkward position suggested that Hannah wanted more than just a casual chat. Despite Hannah's calm expression and unchanged smile, which made her appear graceful and polite, Erica couldn't shake the feeling that Hannah had a dangerous aura about her. She felt as if she was on the verge of death.She couldn't help but wonder if Hannah had picked up on something.No, it was impossible. She had acted so secretively. Furthermore, Catherine had promised …There was no way that Hannah could have found out anything …"Ms. Emerson …"Erica swallowed nervously. She was on the verge of tears. She tried her best to maintain her calm. She forced a smile and whispered, "What's gotten into you? I-I was just frightened just now … I won't shout anymore, I promise."After experiencing such fright, as a pregnant woman, Catherine
"I didn't … I didn't …"With a pale expression, Erica shook her head. She seemed as if she was on the verge of collapsing. She couldn't help but reach out to grab Catherine, who was sitting beside her. The veins on her hands had bulged up, and her eyes were filled with anxiousness. "Mrs. Moore, you promised me that as long as Ms. Emerson helped save your parents-in-law, you would destroy the document in your hands. You said that you wouldn't cause any trouble to Ms. Emerson, didn't you?""Don't touch me!"Catherine shook off Erica's hand with a disdainful look on her face. Upon hearing Erica's words, Catherine mocked her. "You believe me just because I told you that? Do you really think of yourself as an innocent child?""What … What do you mean?"Erica's eyes widened, and she bit her lips. Her eyes reddened. Tears were filled up in her eyes and about to roll down her face. Erica was in a daze and her voice was trembling. "You … You lied to me?""Did that come to you as
Sensing Catherine's mockery, Erica felt a sense of regret surge within her. What in the world had bewitched her to cooperate with Catherine?This woman had never regarded her as an equal. Catherine had always looked down on her. Catherine acted as if Erica should be thankful when she talked to her. Hannah was the one who saved her from trauma, gave her a new life, and exposed her to a new world. The Starlight Foundation was amazing. Not only was Calista welcoming and kind, but every woman who worked here had their own career and lived a vibrant life.If she had just worked hard, she could've become someone like Calista. Someone who her past self would have admired. But now, she had ruined everything. Erica closed her eyes, and a stream of tears rolled down her face. Her tears streamed down her mouth, and she accidentally licked them. It tasted salty and bitter. It was the taste of regret. She really regretted it. "It's equally as entertaining to watch lap dogs b
Unfortunately, it had only been a short while since the foundation was established. Therefore, the financial returns were very limited. Nevertheless, many women who had previously benefited from the foundation chose to work here either full-time or part-time to assist other women. Oftentimes, women were always kind and affectionate. Even after enduring hardships and experiencing a difficult past, they were still willing to treat others with a kind heart. As for the accusation that Hannah had forged the transactions and embezzled money from Starlight Foundation …Did Catherine think she was a fool?Why in the world would she embezzle funds that she donated to the foundation back into her own accounts? Although charitable organizations were exempted from taxation, there was still no need for her to obscure the source of funds. Did Catherine really think that she had nothing better to do in life and deliberately created problems for herself to seek some form of excitement?
A sense of rage immediately surged within her. How could she possibly back down in front of Hannah?There was no way that she would fear Hannah!Ever since she heard of Hannah's name from Nigel, Catherine had always thought of Hannah as her love rival.There was no way she would accept herself to be inferior to Hannah. However, as she met Hannah's emotionless gaze, she couldn't help but feel a hint of fear. She opened her mouth to say something but couldn't seem to find the words. Catherine had personally witnessed how the Moore Group transitioned from prosperity to downfall. An established corporation declared bankrupt just like that. Furthermore, Gregory and Regina were even sent to prison. Hannah only revealed herself after everything that happened. It seemed as if bringing down a company was nothing but a walk in the park to Hannah.No matter how much Catherine denied it, at this moment, reality hit her hard. She was indeed, terrified. Having lost her trump ca
Catherine's sudden outburst was completely unexpected. Calista, who was standing in the corner, couldn't help but shout, "No!"Erica's face had completely turned pale. She exclaimed, "Ms. Emerson, be careful!"On the other hand, Hannah, who was the main target, seemed rather calm compared to Calista and Erica. Her gaze sharpened, and she leaned her body backward swiftly. An elegant curve formed on her slender neck as she crashed into the soft chair. She kicked against the floor swiftly with her long and lean legs, causing the wheels on the chair to slide backward. Despite wearing high heels, she still managed to hook the tip of her foot onto the edge of the desk to stabilize her body. The veins on her ankle were evident. With this posture, Hannah successfully evaded Catherine's attack. Furthermore, she managed to grab hold of Catherine's wrist swiftly and exercise force against it. "Ahh!"Catherine couldn't help but cry out in pain. She released her grip on the pen i
The child was a blessing. Catherine was found pregnant right after she had sex with Nigel for the first time. She was positive that the child must've been fond of her. Initially, she was unbothered. Yet, she eventually came to care for her child as it grew older. She could clearly feel its vigor. She couldn't bear the thought of something happening to her child. "I'm not the doctor. How would I know what will happen?" Hannah replied with a frown. However, when she saw how frightened Catherine was, she reluctantly added, "Rest assured; the ambulance will be here shortly. You'll be fine."Fortunately, the foundation was located near the hospital. After all, it valued women's rights, thus the strategic location. The ambulance arrived swiftly. Catherine was put on a stretcher. One of her family members was allowed to come with her. Since she wasn't close with anyone on the scene, Hannah decided to tag along in her car. However, Catherine had been grabbing her wrist tightly
Erica couldn't help but shudder upon Hannah's gaze. The color drained from her face as she was awash in dread.The confidence that she built from working at Starlight Foundation seemed to be falling apart despite her finally moving on with her past. She seemed particularly small as she cowered, looking very pitiable. Calista's eyes flared with anger when she saw her this way. Instinctively, she chided her. "Stand up straight!"Erica quivered. Tears were welling up in her eyes, and she was on the brink of tears. When she glanced over at Calista with wishful eyes, she murmured, "Ms. Franklin …"Although Calista's tone was fierce, she wasn't intimidated by it. It even brought her a sense of familiarity which she missed. Calista was always quick on her feet, given how much work she had to deal with at the foundation. Since she was quite hot-tempered, she sometimes found Erica to be quite troublesome when she was too caught up in work. After all, Erica was too soft and inde
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