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
"Is this your friend?" Ms. Taylor asked Diana. "Yes, Ms. Taylor, her name is Leah Phillips," Diana introduced. Leah immediately put on a composed demeanor and offered a polite smile to Ms. Taylor. "Hello, just call me Leah." "Oh, here she goes again with her act. You're quite the performer!" Diana playfully exposed Leah's true nature, winking at Ms. Taylor. "Don't be fooled by her, Ms. Taylor. This girl is a total prankster!" "Me, a peerless beauty, called a prankster by you, Diana? Don't tarnish my image; I'm naturally gorgeous," Leah teased, tossing her hair and rolling her eyes. Ms. Taylor stood by, smiling at the banter between the two. It had been a long time since her young mistress had a genuine friend... "I made some desserts. Please have some," Ms. Taylor said, placing the treats on the table for them. Each of them took a serving, and Ms. Taylor gracefully retreated. As they sat at the table, enjoying their des
Just as Leah was about to step outside, she heard footsteps behind her. Suddenly, a hand grabbed her arm and forcefully pulled her back into the room. With a loud "bang," the door was shut. At the same time, a well-proportioned hand rested against her head, and before her, was Colin's handsome face, with dazzling eyes that shone like stars. Leah leaned against the door behind her, her pupils unconsciously widening as she stared intensely at the person in front of her. Harper's voice continued to come through on her phone. "Leah? Why aren't you talking?" "This movie is really good; you'll definitely like it..." Leah took a deep breath and brought the phone to her lips. "I have something to attend to, so I'll hang up." With that, she ended the call. Throughout these actions, her eyes never left Colin's gaze. The young man's eyes were like the North Star in the sky, shining brightly and captivating her gaze. His fair skin resembled porcelain, and he had high cheekbones and thin
The next day, Diana was dragged out of bed by Leah. She felt like a lump of soft mud, being pulled along to brush her teeth and wash her face. Leah had spent the previous night complaining about something after returning from Colin's room, and Diana had nearly dozed off in the middle of it. As a result, she couldn't muster any energy early in the morning. However, Leah acted as if nothing happened, going about her morning routine of washing up, brushing her teeth, and even finding time to put on a face mask and do some yoga. She was incredibly disciplined. After finishing their morning routines, the two sat downstairs to have breakfast. When Colin came downstairs, this was the scene he witnessed. At the pure white dining table, Diana and Leah were seated, having breakfast. Diana appeared lively and vibrant, like a warm winter sun, while Leah exuded a gentle charm, like a delicate willow in spring. Colin'
Diana hopped into Lynn's car, and they made their way to OnlyOne. As soon as they arrived at the entrance, they were warmly greeted and ushered inside. Approaching them was a woman who appeared to be in her forties, sporting a neat short haircut and dressed in a stylish Gucci suit. "Are you Ms. Thompson?" she inquired. Diana smiled faintly, "Yes, I'm Thompson, Diana Thompson." The woman remained silent, standing her ground as she discreetly assessed Diana. She looked like just a little girl, nothing particularly special. However, the manager had asked the store to reserve the latest shoes for her, so she must have some connection with the manager. With these thoughts, Kerry, the store manager, couldn't help but find Diana's presence intriguing. "I'm Kerry, the store manager. Follow me, Ms. Thompson; all the new shoes are inside," she said calmly and turned, leading Diana further in. Inside, Kerry brought Diana to a luxu
It was a card. A platinum card! Kerry's expression instantly changed drastically. Wasn't this the highest-level platinum card from OnlyOne?! If she remembered correctly, there were only a few of these cards in existence, and not even Charlotte had one. How could it end up in Diana's hands?! It must be a fake! Frantically, she picked it up and examined it closely, only to discover that it was real! "Well then, let's follow the proper procedure, shall we? Shouldn't Charlotte be the one to leave now?" Diana tilted her head, squinting her eyes. "This..." Kerry couldn't believe what she was seeing and looked up, meeting Charlotte's icy gaze. Charlotte was seated, her face stern and composed, but beneath the surface, emotions were swirling. This card, without a doubt, had to be a gift from John. What on earth did this woman possess that made him care so much about her? Seeing Charlotte's darken