A stern shout pierced the air. Hannah's gaze sank, and she sat up from the beach. Without courtesy, she spoke in a low voice, "Mr. Lautner, aren't you afraid of me calling the police?" She exchanged a silent glance with Darren in the darkness. Zachary's presence was undoubtedly for a hidden agenda. Hannah couldn't help but be on guard. Their day probably wouldn't end well."Calling the police?" Zachary couldn't help but burst out laughing as if he had heard a joke. He was tall, and his laughter, like thunder, echoed eerily. After a hearty laugh, he abruptly turned serious and cast a malicious glance at them. "Ms. Emerson, instead of calling the police, you might want to see if you have the chance to do so." Following that, he raised his hand and clapped twice.Nearly a dozen sturdy men emerged from the darkness.They all looked dangerous and intimidating. Hannah's pupils shrank slightly, but her expression remained unchanged. She crossed her arms a
Hannah wasn't sure if Darren understood her silent communication. He didn't turn his head but maintained a quiet and indifferent demeanor as he gently squeezed her hand. In the presence of the enemy, Hannah refrained from saying much. She elegantly tied her hair into a high ponytail and revealed her slender neck. Her eyes suddenly sharpened. "Damn, I've never seen such a beautiful woman!"The burly men were practically drooling. Their eyes were lingering on the curves of her body. One of them couldn't help but crudely comment, "Guys, be careful when you make your move later. I want to taste what this beautiful woman really feels like."It was as if Hannah was already their prey.A sense of satisfaction flashed in Zachary's eyes. People often wondered why those in the underworld tied their heads to their belts. Well, it was always about money and women. He knew exactly how these men would treat a woman as beautiful and noble as Hannah. Rather than pity, his heart w
"Darn it. The boy toy has some skills." The burly man's face darkened as he covered his head, which was still spinning in dizziness. He retched and angrily said, "Be careful. Don't let him escape!" However, Darren had already swiftly caught the knife in mid-air.He held the knife and frowned in disdain. Then, he tore off a piece of fabric from his clothes, wrapping it around the part of his palm that touched the knife before loosening his grip slightly. "I haven't stretched my muscles for a long time."He raised his eyes, and the shadow cast by his dense, long eyelashes made his pupils appear even more unfathomable. His eyes were twinkling. It seemed as though there was a black hole in them, ready to devour everything.His voice was cold and indifferent as he said, "Since you're looking for death, don't blame me for being merciless." Following that, he charged forward with the knife. It seemed as if he intended to surround a dozen burly men single-handedly. Hann
The man couldn't help but scream out loud. He spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with broken teeth while clutching his injured finger and rolling on the ground. Darren's pent-up anger finally found some release. He gazed coldly at the bear-like figure not far away. Zachary couldn't believe the scene before him. His tall figure stood nearby. His expression transitioned from smugness to disbelief, finally settling on a mixture of fear and astonishment. He had thought that it was the law that restrained his methods, forcing him to temper himself and allowing Hannah and Darren to escape unscathed. Now he realized it wasn't the law restricting him but protecting him. He had assumed that his ferocity, honed over the years, could easily tear apart these herbivores living comfortably in a peaceful environment. Instead, once the laws were broken, he found himself the vulnerable one, like a lamb about to be slaughtered. He had been careless. "Stay away!"Sweat dripped from
The beach that the Winchesters had spent a considerable sum to acquire was undoubtedly beautiful. The power of money was immense. The beach was well-maintained, with the sea meeting the white sandy shore like a charming maiden in a long dress. There would be no unexpected visitors in the private domain, and no one would come disturbing. Zachary knew that they must have enjoyed their vacation here very much.What he had thought was a stroke of luck now seemed like he had walked into a death trap. With a bitter taste in his mouth, he forced a smile and waved his hands. "Mr. Winchester, you must be joking. This place is beautiful with pristine scenery. It would be a waste to bury bodies here. It will pollute the area." His mind was blank, and his gaze involuntarily followed the blade in Darren's hand. If he didn't perform well, the blade might stab into his body. "You make a valid point," Darren smiled after looking at him for a moment. He tapped Zachary's face
Hannah enjoyed the changing expressions on Zachary's face. She giggled. She suddenly put away her smile and said coldly, "Mr. Lautner, do you really think you can fool me by playing the victim?" How could this woman change her attitude so quickly?After a few confrontations, Zachary realized her significance to Darren. Even without Darren, she was a formidable wild rose full of thorns. Anyone who dared to harm her would face severe consequences. He gritted his teeth and hurriedly said, "I wouldn't dare, Ms. Emerson. You misunderstood. Absolutely not."Hannah didn't reply. She looked him up and down without saying a word."Seems like those people really like me and Mr. Winchester to kneel and beg, don't they?" She chuckled lightly and casually dropped the knife in her hand.The sound of the long knife falling on the beach was light and muffled. It was drowned out by the sound of the waves. Amidst the sea breeze, she said, "Mr. Lautner, it seems like you also enjo
"How dare you mess with me."Zachary's face turned highly terrifying. His eyes were bulging out. He wished he could tear Hannah into pieces.However, he was tightly controlled and couldn't make any more moves until the police took him away. The process after Zachary's arrest went very quickly. With Scarlett leading the way, more and more artists spoke out online, condemning the Lautner father and son. Starshine Entertainment's tax evasion issues, combined with Zachary and Saige's dirty deeds, led to a series of charges. Zachary's remaining life was destined to be spent in prison. With everything settled, the current situation was considered a happy ending for everyone except Misty.She never expected that the situation, which she thought was a sure win, would deteriorate so rapidly. She had already deleted her Twitter account immediately. However, screenshots of her sarcastic comments and replies to Hannah from the livestream were circulating everywhere. Peop
Misty's face turned even paler.She understood what was going on very well. There was nothing that Hannah couldn't accomplish. She had Darren backing her up and was now in a very favorable position. Even Matthew and Claudia couldn't stop them if they wanted to see Misty. She couldn't escape.Misty weakly closed her eyes. She didn't even have the energy to be angry anymore. With trembling fingers, she took the phone from Ivy and found that the commotion about Starshine Entertainment had gradually subsided online after causing a sensation for so long. However, half an hour ago, Hannah had retweeted a tweet.It was a recording from Misty's livestream outside the Hophur District police station.Then, she mentioned Misty in the tweet, saying, "Ms. Misty, when are you going to fulfill your bet? Can't you even do these two simple requests?" Countless fans and onlookers joined the frenzy below this tweet. Fans and strangers were all tagging Misty as well. "Ms. Hannah,
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