"Grandma's still waiting for us back home, so we'll get going now," Darren said indifferently.Though he phrased it politely, his tone was commanding. He didn't allow any room for discussion. Zachary looked like someone had just punched the living daylights out of him. How dare Darren, who was much younger than him, treat him this way?"Mr. Winchester, I invited Ms. Emerson over for a meal because I wanted to be on good terms with Winchester Group."He scoffed before quickly changing his way of speech. Now that Darren was here, it wasn't appropriate for him to behave recklessly. Instead, he spoke in a businesslike tone. Though he seemed glum, he managed to look composed as he continued, "But it seems like Ms. Emerson doesn't appreciate it.""Oh?"Darren's gaze swept past him as he replied calmly, "Then forget it if she doesn't appreciate it. Winchester Group doesn't mingle much with the entertainment industry where Starshine Entertainment belongs to. Her attitude speaks for me
Zachary was caught off guard by Darren. It was tough to fathom his thoughts, though he was around Saige's age. They were both in their twenties, yet Saige was only capable of getting in trouble and messing with women. On the contrary, Darren held himself with poise as he drove Zachary into a corner. He began to wonder whether he'd been too soft on Saige. His thoughts wandered despite his current predicament. Finally coming back to his senses, he forced a dry chuckle. Feeling uneasy, he inquired, "Then… what are your thoughts, Mr. Winchester?""We're always easy to reason with, Mr. Lautner. Of course, we'll compensate you."Darren dropped his gaze, and continued matter-of-factly, "How about this? We'll pay for all medical expenses for everyone's injuries, and we'll also offer a thousand dollars to each of you as compensation. As for the damaged assets at your manor, please enlighten me on whether you'd prefer compensation or having them fixed."He spoke confidently, looking lik
Zachary's forehead instinctively throbbed in pain once he saw Hannah's face. His veins throbbed, sending a jolt of pain through his wound. He grimaced and inhaled sharply. "Mr. Lautner," Hannah called out, glancing up at him. Her expression was stoic as she said, "Don't you think it's better to put your efforts into something more worthy of them?"His expression darkened as he glared at her. He snarled, "What do you mean, Ms. Emerson?""Nothing much. It was just a tiny suggestion," she replied, flashing a suggestive smile at him before chirping, "I just thought it would be better for you to do more good deeds and move on, rather than having to wrack your brains to save a piece of trash."The smile on her face was captivating, yet her words weren't quite so. She was harsh. "What comes around goes around, Mr. Lautner. It's best if you heed my advice…"Zachary scowled at her, and she certainly believed that he used to be on the streets judging by his looks. If he could have an
Hannah's heart skipped a beat. It seemed like Darren was genuinely angry. Usually, she didn't even have to wheedle him into forgiving her. He would surrender whenever she softened her tone.Even though he wasn't blaming her, he seemed distant now. She was certain that things would take a worse turn if she allowed him to scrutinize her injuries. "No." She put her hand behind her, shaking her head vigorously. She was determined to not let him see her injuries. They weren't severe, after all. She'd only gotten a few scratches on her arm from sliding down the wall, and she'd barely bled.The most severe injuries she suffered were the two cuts she got from the mounting bracket of the air conditioner's outdoor unit. However, the cuts weren't that deep. She bet the injuries she got from falling off a bike would be more severe than her current wounds. Though she was unfazed, she didn't dare to show how unbothered she was. She turned sideways, resting her forehead against Darren's s
The thrill Darren reveled in sent him into a state of bliss. He couldn't help but become engrossed in it, losing all his restraint as he caressed the small of Hnnah's back. All of a sudden, he tightened his grip. He closed the gap between them, pressing her luscious curves against his chest. She was trapped in his arms as he gained control over her. They locked lips in an intense and fervent kiss, relishing in the passion they had for each other. It felt like ages had passed when the kiss finally ended, and both of them were breathing unsteadily. She leaned against him, her cheeks painted with a shade of red and her eyes tearing up. "Are you satisfied with the reward, Darren?" she asked in glee, yet she was caught off guard by her own voice. She sounded hoarse and coquettish, and the way she spoke was suggestive. Darren ground his jaw the moment he heard her. He tensed instantly, causing her to stifle a laugh."I'm satisfied," he replied, his tone equally hoarse. Despite h
"Then, I'll help you to get rid of your boredom," Darren said, chuckling as he leaned down on Hannah.His astringent pine scent engulfed her in a whiff, sending her into a flurry of ethereal dreams. The car partition blocked the driver's view, and they seemed to be more aware of each other's presence in this narrow space.Their lips collided in a fiery embrace, setting the air around them ablaze with an unmistakable hint of sexual tension. When she finally got out of the car, her slightly swollen lips became worse. It stood out like a sore thumb. Her lipstick had disappeared completely, revealing the natural color of her lips. Hearing the car engine, Rory came running at them. He glanced up at her and widened his eyes in surprise. "Hannah, your lips are swollen! Did a bee sting you?"A few days ago, his finger was stung by a bee when he was playing in the garden with Molly. His finger became swollen, and it hurt so badly that he cried. Thus, he thought her swollen lips ind
With a solemn expression, Hannah phrased her words carefully as she drawled, "You can choose whether you'd like to participate in this or not. No matter what your decision is, I won't blame you."Starshine Entertainment was an icon in the entertainment industry. It was an industry giant. Furthermore, the Lautner family had a complicated background. They weren't an easy target for commoners. Sometimes, it was a fact that the ones with power could do whatever they wanted. Taylor wasn't to be blamed if she chose to back out. Initially, Hannah wasn't thinking of dragging her in this. However, she was infuriated when she saw the gruesome contents she copied into the drive. The fury that was burning in her chest couldn't be extinguished. Although the clips she had in her hands now were solid evidence of the crimes Zachary and Saige had committed, she couldn't release them to the public. The clips were literally recordings of how other women were humiliated. Ever since her rebirt
Taylor was trending at the moment. The reposts and comments of her posts were increasing at an astonishing speed. She released a statement narrating the details regarding Saige's persistent pursuit, and how he had decided to hire someone to commit murder, framing her afterward when he had failed to court her. She also added a description of Zachary's attempt to rescue Saige.Without any attempts to spice things up or to gain sympathy, she presented everything clearly. She ended her statement with a line that said, "I have yet to receive any apologies from Mr. Lautner Senior, Mr. Lautner, or Starshine Entertainment at the time of releasing this statement. As a victim, I will not hesitate to press charges on Saige Lautner. I do not need any compensation regarding this issue. Let justice do its work."The netizens were appalled by how outrageous the entire issue was. The fact that Saige decided to frame Taylor because of his failed pursuit was simply horrifying. It was very likely