Hannah's heart sank.They had grown up together. How could she not know the look on Flynn's face that proved he wouldn't change his mind?Moreover, there was a burning flame in the depths of his eyes, as if some wild ambition was ablaze.She was a little stunned.While she had been focused on urging him not to repeat the mistakes of their past life and hoping he would lead a peaceful and happy life, she had never truly understood what he actually wanted.Now that he had made a decision, how could she, as a friend, restrict the wings of his aspirations to soar high?"Have you told Taylor and Ave about this?" She finally decided to compromise and whispered, "You've just met them, and there must be a lot to deal with. You won't be able to come back for a short time. If you don't tell them about this, Taylor will definitely make a fuss."Flynn's smile became even more sincere.His eyes were on hers. Even with Darren at her side, casting sharp and unavoidable glances, Flynn contin
"Mr. Winchester."Hannah was somewhat surprised and amused. She poked his chest and smiled. "Are you jealous? Huh? Why are you even jealous of Flynn? To me, Flynn is no different from Anthony and Andrew."They were like her younger brothers. Although they were not blood-related, the bond between them was inseparable. Over the years, they had become her family."Well, why don't you check if I taste sour or not." Darren ignored her question. Instead, he seized her hand and lowered his head to kiss her lips.Flynn?He'd be unhappy even if it were Anthony and Andrew who took up Hannah's time, let alone Flynn.No one was allowed to take her time. Hannah couldn't understand him for some reason, and she was speechless. "Mr. Winchester, we are in public now." She smiled and pressed her finger against his lips before she looked around. "Aren't you embarrassed?" Was he still the Mr. Winchester who would blush at her words in the past? Now, he dared to ask her for a kis
Karen screamed.She wasn't blind, and she had a normal sense of aesthetics. She knew how terrifying she looked now. Since she had entered the hall, many of her past acquaintances had inquired about her, either directly or by implication, or had stayed to look at her with odd or pitying glances. This was ridiculous. As the daughter of the Lawsons, when had she fallen to the point of being pitied by others? When she first returned to the country, she was surrounded by numerous socialites seeking her favor. She enjoyed a period of splendor and attention. Yet now, she had become an object of sympathy for everyone. How could Karen endure such a drastic change? She was on the verge of losing her mind. Due to the various incidents, especially the time when she almost jumped off a building for Darren, she became a hot topic. She had turned into a joke within her social circle. Unsure of the reason why, she gradually withdrew from public life and distanced herself from soc
To Karen, Darren was flawless. There couldn't possibly be any problems with him. Even if he did something wrong, it must have been because he was misled or deceived by others. Her pent-up anger was entirely directed at Hannah. She let out a cold laugh, and her attitude and tone were equally sharp. With a scrutinizing gaze, she looked at Hannah and sneered, "If you don't want others to know, don't do it. I'm not one of those dumbasses on the Internet who just gets led around by the nose. "Hannah, do you really think what you've done is seamless? You're just using your marriage to Darren to bully others. "You beat up a pregnant woman in public over Nigel, and you held a grudge against his parents for not allowing Nigel to marry you. Not only that, but you put the Moores out of business. Would you dare admit it?" Her eyes filled with disdain as she lifted her head high and continued, "And I heard that the Starlight Foundation is nothing but a fake charity. You're just u
"You..." Karen was so angry that she was at a loss for words. Her fingers were trembling, and it took her a while to shout, "Who gives you the right to say such things about me?" "Did I say anything wrong?" Hannah confronted her without hesitation. Her tone was sharp. "Even if you stay indoors all the time, don't you read the news, surf the Internet, or check Twitter for trending topics?" "If you would open your eyes and look at the world objectively, you would realize how stupid what you just said is." She stepped forward while her heels struck the ground with a crackling sound. Her graceful and composed strides, coupled with her alluring face and compelling aura, created an undeniable sense of pressure. Accompanied by the clear sound of her high heels meeting the ground, her calm voice resonated. With each step closer, the series of probing questions became increasingly clear. "Couldn't you see that it was Nigel who pursued me persistently all along? He confesse
Darren took a step forward, and his towering figure loomed over Karen. His brooding, dark eyes looked over at her with a sharp gleam. He said casually, "You've slandered and accused Hannah several times—shamelessly casting dirt on her name. Did you really think the Winchesters are easy to bully?" "Darren..." Karen's eyes widened suddenly, and tears welled up in them. She shook her head and held back her tears. "It's not true. It's not like that." The person she had longed for was now standing before her. He looked at her so seriously, his dark pupils reflecting her image. Yet, sadly, all his attention on her was because of another woman. This realization caused a sharp pain in Karen's heart. It made her nearly vomit blood. She didn't understand how things had come to this. Her eyes were red, and she bit her lip with a pitiful look. She whispered, "Darren, don't let her deceive you. Where there's smoke, there's fire. She's..." "Enough!" Darren's dem
"Robert."Karen's eyes lit up. She swerved around hastily and heaved a sigh of relief. Instinctively, she scooted closer to Robert and hid behind him. Her face was ashen as she grabbed onto his arm. She couldn't be bothered about her smeared makeup. In a quavering voice, she muttered, "You're… You're finally here."Hannah raised a brow. During their previous encounters, she took note of Karen's disdain toward Robert. Yet, it seemed like she completely trusted him now. She was even relying on him. This was strange. If it weren't for her still fawning over Darren and the fact that there wasn't any hint of affection in her eyes when she looked at Robert, Hannah would nearly think she'd finally come back to her senses and fall for him. Given her current mental state, it wasn't exactly wise of her to trust a viper like Robert. Clearly, she was putting herself at stake. Meanwhile, a hint of contempt flickered across Robert's eyes when he saw how devastated she was. Still, he ke
Robert lifted his hand, pulled Karen, and whispered tenderly, "Karen, I'd appreciate it if you trusted me. There's no need to get mad over someone else's comments."Not everyone is capable of recognizing the truth in this world."He pushed his glasses up, and continued suggestively, "Those who are kind and educated take no notice of others' insults and accusations. As long as we ignore them, we won't be affected. Only those who have a guilty conscience will take these personally."Clearly, he was implying that Darren, who wanted to hold Karen responsible for accusing Hannah last time, had a guilty conscience.No one was gullible enough to ignore Robert's provocative remark. They all understood what he was trying to say. Despite his words, he seemed quite apologetic, as if he was just reminded of their confrontation earlier. He apologized sheepishly, "Darren, I'm sorry. I didn't mean you and Hannah were… I-I just hope Karen feels better…"He made an excellent example of making