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
Even the women who were still suffering and being held under coercion weren't willing to speak up, let alone Scarlett. She had left her past behind her. She didn't have a reason to stand up for them."Scarlett wouldn't agree to this," Taylor blurted. She hung her head low in disappointment after sneaking a glance at Hannah's phone.She saw how they treated Hannah. Her intentions were good, yet they didn't let their guard down at all. Some were reluctant to admit what had happened, and some even threw snide comments at her. None of them were keen to speak up, proving how malicious Starshine Entertainment was.Taylor plopped her head on the table, mumbling, "They're too much! What kind of attitude is that? They'll benefit if Starshine Entertainment is ruined, though…"Not only did they not appreciate it, but they were also very hostile. Some of them refused to engage in any conversation with Hannah. Instead, they cut straight to the point, demanding her purpose of calling since the
Totally unfazed by Zachary's threats, Darren smirked and set his phone aside. In fact, Zachary's call appeared to be nothing more than a warning. Darren spent the whole afternoon in peace. However, things were different in Taylor's case.Due to her young age, she was quick to regain her vigor after she was released from the police station. On the next day, she was found skipping her way back to the film crew.Just as she finished her scenes, someone threw eggs at her."You bitch!" It came from a group of ordinary teenage girls. The one in the lead looked plain. Her face grew distorted as she hollered frantically, "You shameless and ruthless piece of shit! Do you think you can do whatever you want with Hannah backing you up? You'll be very sorry for being greedy!""What are you doing?" Avery was furious. He grabbed the girl's wrist, bellowing, "Do you know this is a crime? Just you wait—I'm calling the cops now!""So what if you do? I'm doing this for the sake of justice!" Ma
Moreover, Taylor could barely move. Avery's back was facing the girls, and she was enveloped in his tight embrace. Wary of her struggles, he tightened his arms around her. Seconds felt like hours as she watched as the translucent liquid made its way toward them, merely inches away from their faces. Just as she was awash in dread, an immense force yanked her away. She staggered, and Avery lost his balance as well. Both of them tumbled to the ground.The liquid came into contact with the ground, emitting a pungent smell. A few drops splattered on Avery's calf. He paled instantly, gritting his teeth. A muffled groan escaped his lips. "And I thought you guys could fight, huh?" Hannah's complexion turned slightly ashen as well. She was worried about Taylor and Avery, so she decided to pick them up. She didn't expect to come across such a scene. God knows how shocked she was when she saw the liquid being splashed at them. Nonetheless, she managed to come to their rescue in the nick
"Yes, it's not my place to say anything," Hannah replied coldly, her expression remaining calm.Facing Marie's bewildered gaze, she continued, "Did you really think I would sit down with you, reason things out, and persuade you to mend your ways? Wake up, I'm not your mother. I couldn't care less about what kind of person you are."You're just a girl from an average family, with average grades, and decidedly average looks. You're living a mundane life being overlooked at every turn."A derisive smirk played on Hannah's lips as she scrutinized Marie. Her eyes were pristine and bright, yet sharp enough to pierce through to the depths of one's soul, as if nothing could escape her gaze.With a tone mixed with amusement and pity, she remarked, "You can only attract attention online through desperate antics. Foolish girl, what do you think you'll achieve?""Shut your mouth!" Marie's face turned deathly pale, and she couldn't help but scream, "You're talking nonsense! Stop it!"Though h
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