Mary quickly checked me over. "Oh dear, Miss White, stop washing already! Go on, wash your hands and keep Mr. Wynn company in the living room." She shot me a series of exaggerated winks. Hearing the commotion, Miles walked over. Before I could react, Mary suddenly shoved me toward him. "Mr. Wynn, take Miss White out of here. She’s not meant for this kind of rough work!" Caught off guard, I stumbled straight into Miles’s arms. Mortified, I stiffened. Mary really didn’t know how to control her strength!Miles steadied me, his gaze flicking to my clothes, damp from the splashing water. He took my wrist and led me away. "Go change into something dry." Still in a daze, I nodded. "Oh… okay." Then I obediently went to my room to change. By the time I came back, Miles was already seated on the couch, watching the news. Feeling awkward, I hesitated for a moment before moving to sit on the opposite end of the sofa, not too far from him. To be honest, Miles wasn’t as cold or
Dolly suddenly called. "Eve, what happened between you and Julian? He somehow got my number today and completely lost it on me."Just hearing Julian’s name was enough to give me PTSD.I quickly stepped onto the balcony and answered, "Why was he mad?"Dolly let out an exasperated sigh. "He swears I’m the one who put these ideas in your head and turned you against him."I scoffed. "Does he really not know what he did? Blaming everyone else—he’s shameless.""I told him exactly that, and guess what happened?"I frowned. "What did he do?"She sighed. "He called my boss and put me on unpaid leave.""What?!" I was stunned. "That lowlife actually did that?"Dolly sounded unfazed. "It’s just unpaid leave. I don’t really care. I was thinking about taking some time off and traveling anyway."But I knew better.I felt guilty. Dolly was dragged into this mess because of me. If it truly didn’t affect her, she wouldn’t have bothered calling—she would’ve just sucked it up in silence."Come stay with
I realized that Miles had a habit of ruffling my hair, like he was soothing a bristling cat.He said, "If you need anything while I’m away, call my assistant, Patrick Cooke. And remember not to get into trouble.""Mm, got it," I promised.With that, he picked up his suit jacket, ready to leave.Just as he was heading out, Mary came out from the kitchen and called after him. "Mr. Wynn, you’re leaving already? Why not stay and rest a bit?"I stiffened.Miles gave her a polite smile. "No, I have to go. I’ll be away on a business trip for the next few days, so I’ll have to trouble you to take care of Eve."Mary beamed at him like a mother sizing up a promising son-in-law. "No need to worry, Mr. Wynn! Miss White is just like my own daughter—so pretty and well-behaved. Even if you didn’t ask, I’d take good care of her."Miles smiled and turned to me, lowering his voice. "Be good. Wait for me to come back."My ears burned instantly.After he left, Mary kept gushing. "Mr. Wynn is such a gentle
The next morning, Dolly and I got straight to work, figuring out our next steps.Her first suggestion was to sell off everything I took from Julian’s villa."Liquidate it!" Dolly said enthusiastically, dividing the items into three categories on paper. "First, the high-value pieces—anything worth millions. These need to go through reputable luxury resale platforms. “Second, the fine jewelry—valuable but a bit trickier to sell. “And third, the designer goods that won’t fetch a great price but should still be sold."She tapped the list confidently. "I did a rough estimate. Eve, your stuff alone should bring in at least four million dollars. At minimum, four million dollars!"She grinned like she had just struck gold. "Put that in a solid investment fund, and you’ll be earning a hefty amount in interest every year. Eve, you’re rich!"I still didn’t fully grasp the significance of money.My parents never really taught me about financial matters.But I understood that Dolly had a plan, a
They were as impeccably dressed as ever, but I glanced at the shopping bags in their hands and couldn’t help but smirk."Oh, what a coincidence. Are you two here to shop for secondhand bags?"Rossie’s expression darkened. "Eve, we still haven’t settled our last score! What are you so smug about?"Lilian sneered beside her. "Rossie, don’t you see? She’s here because she’s broke and needs to cash out."With a mocking chuckle, she added, "Look at her, without Julian Moore, she’s nothing. Didn’t she used to call herself Mrs. Moore all the time? What a joke."Both of them covered their mouths, laughing as if they’d just heard the funniest thing in the world.I felt irritation bubbling inside me.I was here to sell things, and of all people, they just had to run into me at the worst moment.Not wanting to waste my breath, I turned to leave.But Rossie wasn’t done. "Oh, leaving so soon?"I ignored her and headed back toward the VIP room.Then, behind me, she suddenly said, "Hey, Lilian, did y
I couldn’t help but laugh along with her. What we didn’t know was that inside the store, Rossie and Lilian were fuming, their faces twisted with anger. Lilian snapped, "Rossie, are we really just going to let those two bitches insult us and run off?" A cold glint flashed across Rossie’s perfectly made-up face. "We still have unfinished business with them. Just wait." She found the appraiser who had just stepped out of the VIP room and asked a few questions. The appraiser nodded. "Yes, Miss White just brought in quite a lot of high-end pieces to cash out." Rossie smirked. "We’d like to take a look. Who knows? We might find something we like." The appraiser’s demeanor instantly became more respectful. "Of course, Miss Dean, Miss Frost. Please, come in and browse." As soon as they stepped inside, both of them were momentarily stunned. A massive table was covered with gleaming luxury handbags, some of which were limited editions. Lilian discreetly tugged at Rossie’s sle
I jolted in surprise and instinctively stepped back. Dolly immediately moved in front of me, her expression fierce. "What do you want?" The man, clearly drunk, had a flushed face, and the heavy stench of alcohol clung to his words. "Relax, gorgeous. Just wanna get to know you. How about adding me on Instagram?" Dolly let out a cold, mocking laugh. "Not happening. Now move. We’re heading home." The man trailed behind us, his mouth spewing filth. "Damn, feisty one, huh? I’m just being friendly. You two stunning ladies, out here drinking alone—what a shame. “No boyfriends to keep you company? That’s just sad. Come on, hang with me instead. Next time you wanna drink, hit me up—I’ll take you to the best bars." By the time we reached the curb, he was still following, refusing to let up. Dolly was getting annoyed. "God, are you serious? Take a hint, we’re not interested. You’re drunk, so do yourself a favor and get lost." I noticed his expression darken and quickly stepped b
The man seized the opportunity to jump into the driver’s seat, and with a sharp launch, the Ferrari shot forward, speeding away from the chaos. Dolly and I were squeezed together in the passenger seat, both of us still tense from what had just happened. He drove through the streets, making several sharp turns before finally pulling into a secluded spot and bringing the car to a stop. The doors opened, and Dolly and I hesitantly stepped out, still shaken. The man followed, casually pulling out a cigarette and lighting it. His sharp, mischievous eyes flicked to me as he leaned against the car with a grin. "So, Eve, how do you plan to thank me for saving your ass tonight?" Eve? A shiver of discomfort ran down my spine. I finally recognized him. "Trey Wynn?" "Mm-hmm." Trey leaned lazily against the car door, cigarette dangling from his lips. He arched a perfect brow, a smirk playing on his lips. "Took you long enough to recognize me. I gotta say, I’m a little hurt." I
I had to admit, the blinding flash of gold nearly made me squint.Miles didn’t take the card.He waved a hand casually. “Mrs. Rich, I appreciate the kind invitation. If there’s time, my assistant will be in touch.”Her hand froze awkwardly in midair.Color flushed and drained from her face in turns before she forced a tight smile. “Mr. Wynn, we’re all businesspeople in the same city. Would it hurt to build a connection?”Miles remained impeccably polite. “Yes, it would.”The muscles in her round face twitched.Then Miles calmly added, “I was raised in a strict household. I don’t form ties lightly.”Her plump cheeks started to tremble. There was no doubt she was furious.Her voice turned shrill. “Mr. Wynn, maybe you don’t know who I am. Perhaps you should look me up before brushing me off. I own over a hundred jewelry stores and oversee assets worth several millions. Even that big-shot…” She threw out the name of a well-known city tycoon, one that would usually turn heads.Miles didn
May Rich let out a snort as a form of greeting.When she saw me, she sneered through her nose. “Well, if it isn’t Mrs. Moore. And this gentleman…”Her eyes landed on Miles’ face, and instantly, her plump face lit up.She hurriedly asked, “And who is this... this handsome gentleman?”The greedy glint in her eyes made me uncomfortable.Sharon introduced, “This is Mr. Miles Wynn from Wynn Group.”May quickly reached out, attempting to shake Miles’s hand.But Miles, who was always so polite and refined, acted as if he hadn’t seen her at all.He leaned down slightly and asked me in a low voice, “Shall we go?”I nodded.May’s hand hung awkwardly in midair, and only then did Jasmine seem to realize that Miles hadn’t acknowledged them from the beginning.So, the three of them stood there awkwardly, unsure of what to do.Seeing that Miles was about to leave, Sharon quickly said, “Miles, don’t go yet. Help me out a little longer. I’ve got a few paintings to sell.”I found it odd. What did her pa
Jasmine had actually tried to set Miles up with none other than her own cousin.Seeing that she couldn’t stop us from leaving, she suddenly raised her voice. "Mr. Wynn, you’re a talented young man. Don’t let certain people deceive you!"Her voice wasn’t too loud, but it was just enough for everyone on the terrace to hear.The atmosphere stiffened. Under the dim, ambient lighting, Miles’ expression became unreadable.Jasmine’s out-of-line remark even startled her plump husband, James.He quickly grabbed her arm and hissed under his breath, "Are you out of your mind? Shut up!"But Jasmine was flustered and blurted out, "What do you know? My cousin is so beautiful, and we finally managed to—"The rest of her sentence was lost as she and her husband began whispering furiously.Miles turned to the approaching manager and murmured a few instructions. Within moments, two waiters politely escorted the troublesome couple away.Jasmine tried to protest, but the manager leaned in and gave her a
"Everyone, make yourselves comfortable. The view here is great, and the air is refreshing. “This will be the new gallery space I’ve leased. If you find any paintings you like, feel free to choose. I also represent several well-known western artists…" Sharon seamlessly shifted into business mode. More and more guests arrived. The terrace on the third floor wasn’t particularly large, but it could still accommodate a dozen or so people drinking and chatting together. Miles and I had claimed the best spot—it was elevated by two extra steps, giving us a naturally superior vantage point over the rest of the space. I curiously observed the guests Sharon had invited. They all looked like people of wealth and status. I couldn’t help but sigh. "Miss York is really good at business. She knows how to entertain well." Miles suddenly remarked, "Maybe that’s exactly why your brother isn’t interested in her." I was stunned for a moment before following his gaze. Sure enough, my brot
When I saw my brother, I couldn’t help but wave excitedly. He noticed me and looked surprised. "Eve? What are you doing here?" Saying that, he immediately stepped away from the others and walked toward me. I pouted playfully. "I was going crazy stuck in the hospital. I made Miles take me out for some fresh air." Nicholas shot a sharp glare at Miles. "This was your idea, wasn’t it?" Miles smiled leisurely. "Well, sooner or later, the bride has to meet the in-laws. No point in keeping her hidden." I watched as my brother’s jaw clenched slightly. That remark… it was definitely a double meaning. It looked like Miles was the more cunning one here. Nicholas exhaled and turned to me. "Eve, there are a lot of people here. Let him take you upstairs to rest." He paused before adding, "I’ll take you back to the hospital soon." I grinned. "No need. Miles will take me back. You should focus on escorting your special guest instead." My brother’s handsome face instantly turned r
My gossip-loving heart was burning with curiosity, but this wasn’t the right occasion to pry too much. After eating until I was about seventy or eighty percent full, I asked, "Why isn’t my brother here yet?" Sharon’s expression stiffened for a brief moment before she quickly smiled. "He said he had to work late tonight, but he should be on his way soon." After saying that, she glanced at Miles with a look of silent pleading. Miles caught on immediately, smiling knowingly as he picked up his phone. "I’ll give him a little push." A few minutes later, he returned and said, "Nicholas is on his way. He’ll be here in ten minutes." I saw Sharon let out a long sigh of relief. Now I was even more puzzled. Did my brother really not like Sharon? But she clearly liked him a lot. Since when did my brother become so picky? As soon as she heard he was coming, Sharon seemed to come alive with newfound energy, her whole demeanor bright and spirited. She became even more attentive to
The guests at the table conversed in low voices, occasionally sipping their champagne. When Miles approached, they looked up in surprise. He was used to drawing attention. With thoughtful care, he wheeled me to the table, and the waiters hurried to pour tea and set out plates. The distinguished guests at the table fixed their gazes on us. Someone recognized Miles and was visibly shocked. "Isn’t that… Mr. Wynn?" Just then, a delighted voice echoed from the wooden spiral staircase. "Miles! You made it!" Everyone turned toward the speaker. A stunning woman with a graceful figure descended the steps with effortless elegance. She was breathtakingly beautiful. Dressed in a striking red silk gown, she exuded confidence and allure, like a flame burning quietly in the dim light. Her skin was porcelain fair, and her long, jet-black hair was styled into an elegant updo, adorned with a single rose. The rose was placed artfully, pinned from the left at a slight angle into
Miles thought for a moment before answering, "A woman." I grinned. "I figured the person hosting a private art exhibition would be a woman. Is she pretty? Is my brother going?" Miles looked momentarily caught off guard by my barrage of questions. He chuckled. "Alright, to be honest, I don’t actually know her that well. Your brother is the one who knows her, and he pulled me along. I figured you must be bored, so I asked Dr. Reed for permission to take you out." He glanced at my leg. "Dr. Reed said your leg is fine as long as you don’t overexert yourself." I nodded eagerly. "I can do it. I’m fine. Just give me a cane, and I can walk on my own." Miles couldn’t help but laugh at my enthusiasm. "Silly girl." I was too curious to let it go. "So, is she my brother’s old classmate or yours? And is she pretty? Does my brother like her?" Miles sighed in defeat and smiled helplessly. "Alright, alright. She’s your brother’s old classmate, not mine. And… it seems like she has a th
Was there anything more embarrassing than this? I pretended nothing had happened and shamelessly closed my eyes and pretended to be asleep as soon as the check-up was over.But my attempt to cover it up was useless because, at 6:30 in the evening, Miles arrived. This time, he brought two women who looked like assistants. He told them, "I’m taking her out for some fresh air. Please help her get ready." The two women were very polite and smiled as they responded, "Of course, Mr. Wynn. Please step outside for a moment." Then, they opened the suitcase they had brought with them and took out an entire set of items. I looked over and saw a brand-new dress, a complete set of unopened cosmetics, and even a hairdryer. I was both surprised and delighted. I had actually been in the hospital for over a month. Even excluding the time I was unconscious, I had still been here for half a month. To a woman who loved beauty, it was absolute torture. I never expected Miles to be so co