"Am I really such a bitch, like you said, that I see someone handsome and would feel he was familiar the first time I saw him? I would even dream of him in my nightmare..." She smiled like a fool, as if it was funny. "Or am I having a lewd dream?"Xander was rendered speechless. 'No wonder she stared at me the first time she came to work for me. She felt a sense of familiarity but forgot who I was. I almost missed her that day, but luckily I decided to let her stay on.'"Tell me, Mel. Am I that hateful?""Who said you are?""If I'm not, why did everyone leave me all alone?" She wrinkled her face as if she had entered a painful recollection of her past. "Mom, Dad, that person, and even Nathan..."Xander's hand that was patting her back paused when she mentioned his name and a multitude of emotions overcame him. He caressed her forehead. "Don't worry, Nathan won't leave you. Not ever."She did not care to listen as she continued talking from the bottom of her heart, "I tried hard t
Abigail woke up soon after Xander left, having had many weird dreams of a lot of people yesterday night, but the weirdest part was that Xander was in all of them.Abigail quickly went to the bathroom and splashed her face with cold water, trying to sober up. She told herself, 'I'm fine with dreaming about someone else, but not Xander again.'She went downstairs as soon as she finished packing, thinking she would be the first to wake up, but contrary to her expectations, Xander was already having breakfast at the restaurant on the first floor. She immediately greeted, "Good morning, Mr. Zane!" "Morning," replied Xander as he nodded his head and pointed at the untouched breakfast. "Yours.""Thank you, Mr. Zane!" said Abigail as she set her table manners aside, sat down, and started eating.Xander finished, gracefully wiped his mouth, and noticed her attitude had returned to how she was with him at work. Feeling conflicted, he asked the obvious, "Where did you go yesterday?""Yesterd
Abigail had no choice but to sit down and continue the topic just now. "I've been working by your side for less than a year, and I've already seen women who pass you notes, women who give you flirtatious looks, women who throw themselves at you, women like Winnie who pursue you straightforwardly, and more."At the level of wealth and status that Xander had, even though his fame for staying away from women was well-known by everyone, there were still all sorts of people trying to send women toward him every day.To put it nicely, they offered women as a plaything to Xander. However, ultimately it was just a temptation and trap. Once he made a mistake and got caught, some things would be subject to the whims of others.Over the years, Xander had dealt with these things many times. No matter how he handled those people, there were always those who would take the risk and try again. Therefore, he had not yet found a way to eliminate others sending women to him permanently.Xander was i
After the drugging incident, Xander eliminated all the spies that Jane had planted in Chrysalis. Therefore, she had no way of knowing about the current situation between Xander and Abigail. Unexpectedly, the next she heard about Xander was that he had gotten married. It caused a stir. The announcement of Xander's marriage indicated that he knew his registered wife was his assistant, Abigail.Jane looked at the snow outside the window and sighed. "Do I really have to allow that woman who doesn't belong in high society into the Zane family?"Forest, who was by her side, immediately replied, "Madam, you don't have to be so worried. Although our spies have been eliminated, we're not the only ones who dislike Abigail. So, someone will naturally deal with her."Jane said, "Tell me whatever you know."Forest said, "Do you remember the Cooper family's concubine?"Jane nodded. "Just get to the point."Forest continued, "The Cooper family has declined over the years, and the concubine's li
Mallory covered her beaten face and dared not make a sound. 'I'm the only daughter of the Guzman family. Everyone thinks I'm the princess of this family and spoiled by them. However, how many people know what I've experienced in this family?'Max was even more furious as Mallory remained silent. He raised his hand and was about to slap her again. "Are you mute?"Mallory shivered and dodged backward. "Max, you can rest assured. I'll continue to keep in touch with her. I'll do whatever you want me to do, and I'll never question again in the future."Max withdrew his hand. "You're so close to Esther. Won't you ask her about who Xander's wife is?"Mallory huddled up and said in a quavery voice, "I did, but Esther hasn't met her sister-in-law yet. She doesn't know what she looks like, let alone her name."Max was so angry that he wanted to slap her again. "Esther hasn't met her, won't you abet her to meet her? She's Xander's sister. Can Xander kill her?"Mallory said, "I'll contact he
Abigail raised her eyebrows and said, "Is what Mr. Zach wants me to do related to Mr. Zane?""It's always nice to deal with smart people." Rowan gave her an appreciative look and continued, "After the dinner tonight, find a way to send a woman to Mr. Zane's room for me. Your responsibility is just getting the person in. Whether the plan succeeds, the villa in Mangrove Bay is yours."'Mr. Zane has already announced his marriage, yet there are still people trying to send him women with such despicable methods. How can there be people without any boundaries in this world?'Abigail replied calmly, "Mr. Zach, Mr. Zane is married."Rowan disagreed. "With Mr. Zane's status, being married is nothing. As long as he crooks his fingers, countless women will still come to him willingly. Ms. Renee, no man in this world doesn't love money, power, and beauty. If you help me, you surely will get benefits in the future.""Of course I want benefits, but... I trust Mr. Zane's abilities more. If I be
Rowan gritted his teeth in pain. "Xander, don't be too overboard. Otherwise, no one will have a good end.""Do you think you're qualified to be my opponent?" Xander gave Rowan a contemptuous look and left with an elegant stride.Rowan clenched his fists angrily. "We'll see about that!"Abigail secretly glanced at Xander when he returned to the hall. However, she could not tell his emotions. "Mr. Zane, you must have heard just now. I didn't get bribed by him."Xander looked at her. "Is it because you're afraid of me?"Abigail shook her head. "No. It's because I respect you. Besides, I would never do anything to hurt your wife. No one can destroy the love between you two."As they chatted, Xander asked suddenly, "Where do you like residential properties in Florivera?"Abigail liked both residential properties in those two areas that Rowan mentioned just now. However, liking and being able to afford them were two different matters. So, she smiled without answering. "Mr. Zane, the m
Abigail double-checked her message after typing it out. Before she hit [send], she suddenly heard Xander's voice saying, "Your husband gave you a property. Why didn't you take it?"Abigail was startled. "Ah. You're still here, Mr. Zane?" They were the only ones left in the room. "Answer my question." Xander was an assertive man, but Abigail had her way around him. "Please don't ask about my personal matters, Mr. Zane."Xander was quiet. He suddenly wanted to kiss her for having a silver tongue.Abigail forgot to send out the text following the interruption. She lay in bed and picked up her phone after having dinner and a shower, ready to chat with Melody and Felix, when she saw the message she had typed out earlier. She then clicked the send button, and Xander received the text.Xander had also just gotten out of the shower and was lying in bed. He read what she wrote and replied: [We're legally married! That's why I'm giving you the residential property.]The response pulled on A