After being treated to a sumptuous seafood hotpot, Diana contentedly patted her round belly and went upstairs.
Once she entered her room, Andrew loosened his tie, ready to follow her in.
However, Colin called out to him from behind, stopping his steps.
"Andrew."
"What's up?" Andrew turned around.
Colin's eyes narrowed slightly as he said, "There's something I want to tell you."
"Diana just said I'm her favorite brother, so there's no point in arguing anymore."
Colin: ...
"It's not about that." He spoke slowly, "During this period... Dad has already found a prospective partner for you in an arranged marriage. He'll probably discuss it with you in a few days."
Upon hearing this, the smile on Andrew's face gradually faded.
Behind his golden-rimmed glasses, his warm eyes shimmered slightly, "Who is it?"
"It seems her name is Rose."
Colin paused for a moment, then said, "Andrew, if you have fe
James turned his head and saw John, dressed sharply in a suit, standing by the hallway, his eyes coldly fixed on him. "Hey, it's John. Were you getting a bit anxious waiting?" "Not at all." John's gaze briefly passed over him, then landed on the door of Diana's room behind him. He wore an expression of a true gentleman and said, "Mr. Thompson, you can go downstairs first; I'll wait outside the door." "Uh, alright." After a brief moment of thought, James nodded. He couldn't believe how much John had changed since he started dating. So restrained yet gentle... He can truly trust John. James sighed as he walked downstairs. Once his figure disappeared around the corner of the staircase, John immediately reached out and opened Diana's bedroom door. It was his first time entering a girl's room. The decor inside was all pink and matched her adorable and charming personality perfectly. On the large bed in the middle of
John stood by the door, looking composed and impeccably dressed in a well-tailored suit, without a single wrinkle. "Mr. Thompson, is there something you need?" "You... Did you enter Diana's room?" Nothing happened, right? "Yes," John replied calmly, "She was singing, so I couldn't help but take a look." Oh, really? How could he not know that his dear daughter, Diana, could sing? James was taken aback for a moment, then he eased his worries. Indeed, he had doubted for a moment that John might have some inappropriate intentions towards Diana... But it seemed that he was wrong. "Ahem, well, I was just concerned that you two were taking too long. Ethan downstairs might be getting anxious." John spoke nonchalantly, "You can rest assured, he's not in a hurry." James: ... At this moment, the door creaked open. Diana peeked out her little head and stepped outside. She wore
In the office, a middle-aged man dressed in a black suit sat on the sofa, looking stern and displeased. He was Cloud City's best lawyer and one of the chief lawyers of the Patel family, Oscar. Next to him, Scarlett stood with her arms crossed, displaying the typical posture of a haughty young lady. "I initially didn't want to make a big fuss about this, but Leah went too far. I believe you wouldn't allow such a student in your university, right?" "Such a student?" President Smith looked slightly puzzled, "Leah is an outstanding student. She even came from the Curtis Institute of Music..." "President Smith," Scarlett interrupted, displeasure evident in her tone, "I'm afraid you've got it wrong." "W-What do you mean?" "Leah was indeed at the Curtis Institute of Music, but..." Scarlett's expression turned mocking, "she didn't voluntarily drop out and come here. The university advised her to leave." "Advised... to leave?" President Smith was taken aback. He knew Dean Phillips for
"Did you hear that?" Diana turned back to Scarlett. "What will you do? Leave, or get down on your knees and apologize to Dean Phillips?" Scarlett's face turned pale with anger. She had already chosen to back down, and yet this Diana dared to take advantage of the situation? "Diana, don't forget, I'm just an exchange student, not a student of Cloud City University. They have no right to expel me!" "Oh, so you do realize you're just an exchange student?" Diana crossed her arms. "Then who are they to expel anyone, let alone you? Get lost!" "Diana, don't be so arrogant! Watch your..." Scarlett started to retort. "What? Expel me? With so many universities in the world, I'm not afraid of not getting an education. But you..." Diana flashed a wicked smile. "If that video goes public, you're in big trouble." With just one sentence, Scarlett was left speechless. Her anger was causing her teeth to ache, yet she dared not say a word.
Leah was speechless, but her actions honestly handed over a tissue to wipe Diana's tears. After Diana finished crying, she looked at Leah with red eyes. "I guess I came here to comfort you?" Diana said. Leah replied, her mouth twitching, "Thanks, but I haven't been comforted at all." "How about you cry too?" Diana suggested. Leah rolled her eyes and said, "Nah, to be honest, I don't even remember much when my dad died; I was just a few months old. As for my mom... she's mentally unstable, and besides, it's been so many years, I don't really care." "You're lying," Diana interrupted. "I'm telling the truth; I don't have any emotional attachment to her..." Leah started to say but stopped when she met Diana's intense gaze. She turned her head and muttered, "Anyway, it doesn't matter to me. I've been living alone all these years, there's nothing to be afraid of." Before she could finish her sentence, she suddenly felt a warm
"What's wrong?" John squinted his eyes. "I need to control my figure to impress everyone! Seriously, I've been eating so much lately, I must have gained weight!" Diana had a look of impending doom on her face. A few crows seemed to fly over the heads of the people around. They hadn't expected their boss's woman to be so... lively? John rested his head on one hand, gazing deeply into her eyes. "No need to control anything," he said. Diana turned her head, puzzled. "You are perfect, and you're one of a kind," John said. As soon as the words left his mouth, Neo and the two store attendants beside him froze in place. Alright... Who would have thought their boss would personally show affection so openly? Neo couldn't help but smile, "Yes, Ms. Thompson, you are absolutely perfect, no need for dieting." The two shop assistants beside him nodded in agreement. "Ms. Thompson, you ar
Though the distance was quite far, and they couldn't see the man's face clearly, the way he turned around sent shivers down his spine. Who on earth was that man? "I got scared when he turned around, only managed to capture a blurry shot of the rear of the car. I'm afraid Ms. Patel won't be satisfied..." the bespectacled man continued. "High-end cars like that aren't that common. When we report back, Ms. Patel should be able to figure out who it is," the man with a crew cut replied. The bespectacled man nodded. "You're right. Let's head back." The two of them carried their cameras and got into a car parked by the roadside. And they sped away. ... After Diana and John tried on clothes and shoes, they had a lunch together before heading to the university. In the afternoon, after her classes ended, Diana immediately returned to her own villa. Only Colin was at home, as Andrew was working late and her dad was
Then, with a "bang," Diana set the wheel back down, drawing cheers from Leah. "With these skills, you could easily compete in the championship and bring back a trophy!" Leah exclaimed. "You're thinking exactly like me!" Diana's lips curled into a confident smile. "Just make sure to come to the event. I might need help lifting the trophy; it could be too heavy for me alone!" ... On the other side, on a lane of the Fourth Ring Road. A group of careless men parked their motorcycles by the roadside and reached out to stop a woman riding a motorcycle. The woman took off her helmet, revealing a chestnut-colored curly hair. Her appearance was stunning, and her figure was alluring. The men's eyes widened instantly. "Wow, this chick looks pretty good!" Tiger was the first to speak, his eyes gleaming with greed. "Step aside!" Nield had his head wrapped in gauze, he pushed away the men and walked ov