เข้าสู่ระบบThe atmosphere outside the hotel flared up again. Every time a female celebrity got into her car, fans rushed to snap photos. Some even tried to take advantage of the chaos with wandering hands.“Sarah, let’s go.”Sarah looped her arm through Zachary’s and walked out of the hotel. The assistant had already been waiting.On the way, the assistant briefed them on the charity gala’s format and the order in which the celebrities would appear.This charity dinner was different from the usual auction-style events. Donations would be made directly, with all funds going to the mountainous regions Mindy had been supporting.“By the way, Mr. Reynolds,” the assistant added respectfully, “you’ll also be presenting an award tonight.”Zachary nodded slightly. “Which award?”“The Charity Queen Award,” the assistant explained quickly. “Tonight isn’t just about fundraising. There’s also an awards segment. None of the other awards matter much, but this one is special. It’s specifically for Mindy
The makeup artists had arrived early, setting up their tools in each celebrity’s room.By late morning, there was still no news of Mindy having landed.At noon sharp, a server knocked to remind them that lunch was being served.Right on cue, Sarah’s stomach growled. Zachary smiled knowingly and immediately took her downstairs for lunch.The hotel was serving French cuisine. Tomato and thyme cod. Burgundy escargot. Seared scallops with foie gras.The moment Sarah saw the dishes, her hunger became impossible to ignore. She picked up her utensils and started eating, completely unfazed by the frenzied fans crowding outside the windows, craning their necks to look inside.“The scallops are decent,” Sarah commented as she ate. “Almost as good as St. Ritz’s. But the cod isn’t fresh enough.”Zachary laughed.“Good thing you didn’t say it was on par with Steven’s cooking. Otherwise, he’d drop everything in East Coast and rush here to pick a fight with the hotel chef.”He cut off a piece
That was because this aircraft was not something money or influence alone could buy. It was a one-of-a-kind masterpiece built by the world-famous Rost Group.Even setting aside its advanced systems, the aircraft’s structure and equipment alone were outrageously expensive.It was said that the helicopter had once reached an astronomical price at auction. Just as the bidding soared, the auction was abruptly halted. After that, the aircraft vanished from the market without a trace.The Rost Group later released a statement, saying the designer had gifted it to an old friend he had not seen in many years.When Sarah saw the helicopter, she could not hide her shock. She froze in place, unable to snap out of it for a long moment.Then an exceptionally handsome man stepped down from the private aircraft. The spinning blades whipped his clothes sharply in the wind, yet his presence remained commanding and unshaken.Just like the line in the book. He walked toward me against the light and
But two days earlier, a young cleaning staff had accidentally shattered one of Leon’s favorite vases. Shortly after, Julian took the girl down to the basement.Mandy vaguely heard a few faint, broken screams. When she saw the girl again, both of her hands were broken. She had been dumped outside the front gate like trash.That night, Mandy had nightmares nonstop. In every one of them, hands were being snapped apart.Leon’s moods were wildly unpredictable. Sometimes, just a single look or a small movement from her was enough to send him into a rage, as if he wanted to tear her apart on the spot.She was terrified. Maybe she would be next.“Don’t smile,” Leon said coldly. “She never smiles at me like that.”Mandy immediately wiped the smile from her face. She forced herself to recall everything Zachary had taught her. Sarah’s expressions, movements, tone, and mannerisms. She had practiced all of them.An hour passed.When Julian finally returned, Leon broke into a smile.“Did yo
Mr. Garnett looked at his daughter, Charlotte, stunned by how aggressive her words had become. For a split second, his hand almost came down on her. He stopped himself halfway through. Leon flashed through his mind. Right now, Garnett Corporation still depended on Charlotte and Leon.He lowered his hand.Not long after, Garnett Corporation’s steadily falling daily stock line suddenly leveled off. Then, little by little, it began to climb.Mr. Garnett’s eyes widened. No matter what, it was a good sign.At the top floor of Reynolds Corporation, Steven watched Garnett Corporation’s stock stabilize, clearly surprised. He turned to Zachary and asked if they should continue.Zachary raised his hand and waved it off.“No need. He’s stepped in,” Zachary said coldly, without a trace of emotion. “The last incident was also his doing.”At the seaside villa, Julian finally withdrew his hands.“You’re all set, sir.”“Go to Garnett Corporation and get the contract,” Leon said. He was impa
“Rip the contract?” Leon’s voice dropped several tones, icy and contemptuous. “Do you really think you can?”He never worried about threats like this. But Charlotte wasn’t backing down either.Her voice turned cold. “I know the Spencer Group isn’t easy to deal with, and I know your influence in H-country runs deep. But don’t forget one thing. This agreement is still in my hands. You and I are partners. Helping me deal with this situation is part of that partnership, isn’t it? And think carefully. With the way Sarah sees you right now, what other leverage do you have besides this contract?”“You’re threatening me?” Leon let out a low laugh. “The Garnett family means nothing to me. You’re about as significant as trash.”Rage flashed across Charlotte’s face. She knew he didn’t value their company, but hearing it aloud still stung. She took a breath and steadied herself.“This isn’t a threat,” she said seriously. “East Coast belongs to Zachary Reynolds. If you think you can get close







