Clearly, Hannah didn't want him to tag along. There was a hint of shrewdness in her eyes as she beamed at him, and she looked gorgeous, yet coquettish at the same time. He loved it. A flicker of helplessness flashed across Darren's eyes as he captured a strand of her hair between his fingers. He murmured, "Hannah, the Lautner family has been in the entertainment industry for ages. They're not an easy target."Zachary wasn't fearsome, and neither was Saige. However, it was undeniable that the entertainment industry didn't start off as glamorous as it was now. It used to be ruled by chaos. Most of the people who ventured into the industry didn't have a clean background to begin with. Even though the industry had become better after certain rules and regulations, the Lautner family still wasn't an easy target.Darren was worried about letting Hannah go alone since he knew the Lautner family engaged in illegal stuff as well. Sensing the warmth in his simple words, her expressio
Even if Zachary were to scrutinize Hannah carefully like how he usually did with picking artists, it was hard for him to find flaws in her. Her features were ethereal, and she would look equally stunning on camera.The bright sun cast a gleaming halo on her as she glided her way in from the entrance. She carried herself daintily, and she looked extremely sophisticated. Zachary laughed as his gaze drifted across her. He stood up and extended his hand as he exclaimed in a booming voice, "Ms. Emerson! What an honor to meet you. You are indeed a rare beauty."Only then did Hannah realize he was a huge man when he stood up. Despite him being in his fifties, he looked sleek. His dark hair was slicked back, revealing his angular features. The wrinkles on his face didn't make him look gentle. Instead, he looked menacing. He had such a huge figure that his suit was stretched tight across his back, and he resembled a bear. He was very different from Saige, who always appeared gaudy.H
Nonetheless, Zachary had no intention of hiding his malice. His evil intentions were as clear as day. He hissed, "Aren't you afraid of going against the Lautners?""I won't even be invited here for a meal if I was afraid, Mr. Lautner," Hannah quipped, smiling as she continued, "You'll just get rid of me instead. Am I right?"Though she was smiling, there was a cold glint in her eyes. In her past life, she investigated Starshine Entertainment after Taylor's death. However, she didn't have the resources to do so since the Moores refused to support her investigation. She could only use her savings on it. She found out that there were a lot of internal stories regarding Starshine Entertainment forcing its artists to engage in sexual bribery. However, she died before she could dive into further detail. This was her first time coming across Zachary, the ultimate boss of the company, in both of her lives. She scoffed, and detested him for how typically villainous he was. A man l
Zachary's deafening roar echoed through the room. As he did so, four brawny men sprang out of nowhere at the entrance. They were all extremely muscular, and their arms were tattooed. They seemed formidable. With their bodies, they blocked the way to the entrance. Their upper arms were larger than Hannah's thigh. She would be digging her own grave if she planned to escape through the entrance. Nonetheless, she didn't seem flustered at all. Grabbing a vase stand near the entrance, she hurled it toward the man who was in the lead. A loud thud was heard, and it seemed like she had got him right on his skull. The man's vision swam as blood trickled down his head. Instinctively, he brought his hand up to wipe away the blood. Needless to say, he was infuriated when he saw his hand was drenched red. "Fuck."Malice raged in his eyes. Clenching his fists, he bellowed, "Fucking bitch! You're dead!"He no longer restrained himself. Instead, he charged at her relentlessly. "It's sti
Hannah performed the same trick. She threw the vase at them. The man was already prepared. He lifted his fists, ready to counter her attack. A loud noise was heard as his fist collided with the vase. It shattered and fell to the ground, clearly indicating how powerful the punch was. He nonchalantly shook his bloodied fist and grinned at Hannah. "Bitch, just you wait. I'm gonna catch you now, and make you get on your knees to lick my blood clean.""Stop the nonsense."Another man behind him cackled, "Do you want her to lick your blood, or do you want her to lick something else?"Their suggestive jeering echoed throughout the staircase. Though they were making lewd remarks about her, they didn't let their guard down. Instead, their wolfish gazes were fixated on her. "Are you trying to provoke me?"Hannah remained unfazed. Her smile never left her face as she incessantly threw everything within reach at them. As she threw, her gaze loomed over them. She taunted them. "If
At this moment, Hannah was in the study, which was located in the innermost area on the fourth floor. She turned around and locked the door swiftly. She seemed extremely calm. She was even smirking as she strode toward the computer. As she turned on the computer, she flipped through the documents on the desk quickly. She didn't stop when the monitor lit up. Lifting a strand of her hair beside her cheek, she chuckled, "I'm at the study now."A stunning ear clip on her earlobe was revealed. The part where it was connected to her earlobe was emitting a faint flow. This wasn't just an ordinary ear clip. Instead, it was a specially designed Bluetooth earpiece. "You're too daring, Hannah," came Darren's strained voice. He didn't sound happy. As he listened to the commotion on the other end of the earpiece, it was a first for him to realize that his heart could beat this fast. His heart stalled, and he found it difficult to breathe. Back when he survived through real battles, he
Muffled, yet resounding knocks echoed outside. Zachary stood at the door with a smile. His tone was mischievous as he teasingly asked her, "Ms. Emerson, are you in there?"Silence hung in the study. Not a sound was heard. It was as if no one was there. However, he had his men guarding the staircase, and they had thoroughly searched every room. There was no place for Hannah to hide except the study. The glee in his eyes grew as this realization dawned on him. He could imagine her being frightened in the room, covering her mouth in fear. Her eyes would widen as she stared at the door, shuddering in fear and anticipation. Was she hoping that he couldn't get in? Or was she anticipating someone to suddenly appear and rescue her?It would be naive of her to think that. Even if she called for help, it would take quite some time for help to arrive. He'd have ample time to do whatever he wanted and discipline her to his liking. After all, the Lautner manor was located in a secluded
Although it was clear that she had been cornered with no way to escape, she didn't seem flustered at all. Instead, the smile on her face widened. Grabbing another flower pot, she murmured, "It's too bad that I've lost interest in playing with you, Mr. Lautner."As she spoke, she took two steps back and leaned back against the floor-length window."What do you think this place is? Do you think you can just come and go from the manor as you please?"Zachary sneered and covered his forehead with his hand. His eyes glinted with malice as he snarled, "You'd better stay here today!"It was her fault that Saige, his only son, was being interrogated at the police station. He couldn't even bail him out. Moreover, she caused such a huge ruckus today, making him suffer tremendously. How dare she have the audacity to leave?What a naive woman. His reputation over the years would be in vain if he didn't make her kneel and cry before him, begging for his mercy. He vowed in his heart that