"Me? Jealous of you?" Naomi pointed at herself in disbelief. "What exactly about you should I be jealous about?""That you're stupid? That you're narrow-minded? That you have to apologize to Nina publicly, and now came all the way here to bother my brother?"Naomi wondered if something was wrong with Karen. "Naomi, you're way out of line!" Karen's tears threatened to fall as she stomped her feet. "Darren, look at her! How can she bully me?""Naomi is right." Darren deshelled a shrimp and placed it on Hannah's plate. Then, he wiped his hands and said, "I don't like hearing you call my name either."Karen was stunned, and when she registered what he said, she started crying. "Darren, how can you say that to me? What did I do wrong? I just love you … How can you be so rude to me?""How exactly should I treat you as a married man?" His expression darkened, and he stared coldly at her. "If that's all you want to say, leave. Don't ruin my wife's appetite.""What a heartless man," H
Unfortunately for Karen, Darren was cold and ruthless."I don't need this. It's completely unnecessary for you to put in effort just to return it to me," Darren responded icily, his expression stone cold."This was yours from the start, Darren. I'm just returning it to you."Karen looked quite dejected as she opened the box to reveal the item inside. It was a familiar-looking watch. The watch looked classy and luxurious, its curves and edges bringing out the masculine charm of the wearer.That watch suited Darren well.It was obviously the same watch that he had donated at the charity gala some time ago.Karen gazed at him expectantly. "Unfortunately, I missed out on the charity auction at the gala that night. I had to track down the bidder just to buy this watch at a higher price. Darren, you'll accept the watch, right?"Back then, Karen had left the gala venue out of spiteful anger. When she found out that someone else had successfully bid for the watch, she ended up spendin
"Right now, our top priority is to compile all of our resources and manpower for this project. We also need to come up with an elaborate plan on how to maximize our profits instead of wasting precious time on this useless competition," Cedric said coldly with a frown."You little … Cedric Garner, you're outrageous!" Sheila was enraged, to say the least. She majored in financial management back when she was a university student, and she was always the top scorer in all of her classes. In fact, all the proposals she came up with during her internship at Garner Group were as amazing as Cedric's proposals.Even Jeffrey was willing to keep an open mind by giving Sheila a chance to compete with Cedric for the role of the next successor of Garner Group. The thing was, Cedric kept making sarcastic jabs at her whenever he could."I don't think this competition is useless." Jeffrey shot Cedric an impassive glance. "The profits of this project are temporary. On the other hand, the successor
Bryan, who followed Darren down the stairs, had a strong feeling that he shouldn't be in the same room as the lovebirds right now.A while later, he finally mustered up enough courage to take a step forward so that he could murmur into Darren's ear."Sir, Dr. Greydon has taken action recently. His father, Jerry Greydon, is currently employed at Winchester Group. Robert was the one who promoted him to his current managerial position."Some time ago, Dr. Greydon and his wife got a divorce. His now ex-wife moved to Shoreton with their children and bought a new house which sits on the best plot of the city. What's worth noting is that she cleared the full payment in cash."Shoreton was a top-tier city with the fastest development rate in the country. All houses built on the most expensive plot of the city were worth at least tens of millions of dollars.How could Torrence's ex-wife possess enough funds to clear the full payment of a house sitting on the most expensive plot … in cash?
The young lady was actually a pro who worked quickly at getting her tasks done."Found it." Her lips curled into a confident smile after spending a moment typing away on the keyboard.The young lady then muttered under her breath, "So, they've been hiding the folder here this whole time. I got my hands on it now."Multiple lines of codes soon appeared on the screen. The young lady continued to punch in the codes expertly at an insane speed. More codes kept streaking across the screen at lightning speed, soon replaced by new lines.In the end, a folder was revealed right before the women's eyes.Hannah swapped a glance with the young lady. Both of them were quite delighted to have made the discovery. "Try sending the folder to him.""Fabian has been waiting for this folder!" The young lady smiled. "This time, those bastards won't be able to escape from their fates!"On Hailee's side, the review went on for a very long time due to how convoluted the process was. Riley and his team
Suddenly, Hannah jumped into action. With one hand propped on the desk, she leaped over the desk while twisting her body gracefully in the air. Her long legs arched over the desk in an instant, followed by the rest of her body. Soon, Hannah landed in front of the desk elegantly. She raised her hand with two of her fingers curled inward before poking Chester's eyes with them forcefully."Argh!"Traces of excitement still lingered on Chester's face as he howled in pain. He covered his eyes before dropping down to the floor and started rolling about in agony."My eyes! Argh, they hurt! I've gone blind!""You motherfucker," Hannah spat out while aiming a few consecutive kicks at Chester, her demeanor still arrogant.Her gaze was already frosty at that time. "Didn't your mother teach you to not ogle at other women in such a rude and disgusting manner? Hmm?"Chester continued screaming in pain at the top of his lungs while rolling around uncontrollably.Hannah tucked a stray lock be
Robert sat in the main seat with a thunderous expression. At the same time, he was tapping his index finger on the meeting table in a steady beat.Because of that, the thuds echoed throughout the silent meeting room rhythmically. Somehow, the presence of those thuds was more than enough to make that atmosphere even more oppressive."Pete, you really don't know what's good for you!"Unable to withstand the tense atmosphere anymore, Jerry decided to lash out at Pete Gates first. "Everyone here has witnessed just how much Mr. Wilfare has contributed to Winchester Group! It's only fair for him to become the company's CEO!""It's all thanks to Mr. Winchester that Winchester Group has attained its current level of success and fame," Pete shot back rudely, his expression already stormy. "Mr. Winchester is still recuperating at home, yet you all are eager to usurp his position!"Who the hell do you think you are, Jerry? You're just Robert's mutt! What makes you think you have the right
All Darren did was stand at the doorway, yet he was able to turn the tables in his favor instantly. None of the shareholders wanted to fight him, after all. All they could do was retreat and submit to him.Robert's eyes possessed a dark glint as he watched the shareholders' multitudes of expressions. His eyes slowly became bloodshot at the sight of their cowardly exteriors.He knew it. Those cowards would definitely side with Darren as long as he made an appearance. Heck, Darren didn't have to do anything to earn their loyalty.Damn it! Damn it all!"It seems that you don't welcome me here at all, Mr. Wilfare." Darren's lips curled into a smirk as he strode into the meeting room. Everyone quickly shuffled aside to make space for him when he walked past them. At the same time, they kept staring at his legs.Didn't the rumors claim that Darren would never be able to stand up and walk around ever again?How was it possible for him to move around effortlessly, then? Heck, he didn't
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