"Cut it out! Aren't we about to compete in the Schumann Piano Competition soon? We're partners, and we need to build rapport." Diana pulled the covers up to her chest. "Let's start with sleeping together."
Leah: "If you're craving me, just say it."
"You wish!"
Leah closed her laptop and leaned back on the bed. "Are you sure you want to sleep with me? Will your ice-cold man boss at home approve?"
"Oh, come on, you're thinking too low of my sweetheart," Diana said sincerely. "John heard I wanted to build rapport with you and he's all for it. He said the competition comes first, and he understands."
Leah: ...
Is this for real? With Mr. Jealous John? If his face doesn't turn to ice, it's already a stretch to say he understands.
Meanwhile, lying all alone in a king-sized bed, John, hugging a pillow that still smelled like Diana, suddenly sneezed.
He furrowed his brows.
What, has he been infected by the little girl?
Clearly, Scarlett was up to something. Unfortunately, her control over her expressions wasn't up to par, and she was seen through with just one look. In a moment of restlessness, it was Scarlett's turn to take the stage. She managed to calm her nerves and entered alongside Chris. The vast auditorium held two grand pianos on the stage, both sitting in silence. Five judges, all renowned pianists within the industry, were seated below. Among them was her professor, Emily. Upon seeing Scarlett, a smile crept across Emily's face. A nearby judge also recognized Scarlett. "Emily, is this your student?" he inquired. "Yes, indeed. Scarlett is one of my most outstanding students. She's participated in numerous international competitions and won several awards. I have high hopes for her in this competition," Emily replied. "I've looked at the list of contestants for this competition. Barring any surprises,
Emily withdrew her astonished gaze, picked up a pen, and, after a while, amidst the puzzled looks of others, marked an 'S' on the evaluation card. Instructors rated performances with grades ranging from 'S,' 'A,' 'B,' 'C,' to 'D.' Achieving an 'A' was rare because Emily was typically very critical. The 'S' grade was exceedingly rare, almost never awarded. Yet today, Emily had surprisingly given an 'S.' She wasn't alone. Other judges also independently marked 'S' on their cards. It was an exceptionally high evaluation. This meant that the gold medal for this competition was practically a foregone conclusion. Levin's eyes flickered with surprise. "I was too hasty," Emily began, her voice calm. "I used to think that Scarlett was the most gifted student I'd ever seen. But now I realize what true genius is!" She gazed at the two young women on the stage, her eyes sparkling. Then, she turned to Levin. "But don't get too smug,
In the video, their clothes were identical to what they were wearing now, and their faces were unmistakably clear, making it impossible to doubt the authenticity. Levin frowned, anger burning in his eyes. "To think it was all self-staged? Scarlett, your intentions are downright malicious!" Emily stood her ground, her expression giving away her doubt. She turned slowly, gazing at Scarlett in the hospital bed. "You tell me, what's going on?" "I... I don't know..." Scarlett's mind went blank. This is a disaster! How could someone have recorded the video?! It was because there were no cameras in the bathroom that she had freely unleashed her torrent of profanity. But she never thought it would be caught on camera... Back then, Diana was clearly with Leah at the competition. Who could have filmed it?! But right now, she couldn't afford to dwell on that. Emily's eyes bore into her, fill
Scarlett felt an excruciating pain in her fingers. "Ah!" She cried out and lifted her head, meeting Diana's emotionless eyes. She was suddenly filled with a strong premonition. If she didn't apologize... Diana would indeed cripple her hand! "I'm... I'm sorry." Scarlett stammered, trembling as she spoke. With her remaining hand, she weakly pounded the ground. "Ah... it hurts so much, please let go!" "That's enough! Diana, let me go!" Emily, unable to bear it any longer, roared. Diana glanced at her indifferently, then raised her foot and, as if disposing of garbage, kicked Scarlett beside Emily. "Now that the situation is clear, Emily, what do you think should be done with Scarlett?" Diana inquired. "Emily, Professor, save me, please, save me..." Scarlett writhed on the ground, her former arrogance completely gone. She hurt. Her whole body hurt. In all her y
The audience fell silent instantly, captivated by the performance unfolding on the screen. Diana stood on the stage, her gaze scanning the crowd. Leah seemed a bit puzzled. "What are you looking for? Why do you seem so distracted?" "Nothing," Diana replied, furrowing her brow. Strange, why hasn't Colin arrived yet? As the performance on the giant screen reached its climax, the people in the audience gradually diverted their attention back to Diana and Leah on the stage. Their gazes became even more intense. With looks that could only be described as divine, they had played the piano in a truly astonishing manner! They were truly gifted by the heavens! No wonder they had been declared the gold medalists immediately this year. It was well-deserved! Subtitles began to appear on the screen under the flashbulbs' glare, introducing the gold medalist. Seeing the name on the screen, a portion of the medi
"I found this handsome guy sitting all alone, so I thought I'd keep him company and chat a bit." With that, Mitbahl fluttered his eyelashes at Colin. Oh my, genetics really are powerful! Madam's second brother is incredibly handsome, and now, it turns out, the third brother is just as good-looking! Another dreamy crush for him. "Mitbahl, thank you for speaking up," Leah grinned. Mitbahl felt a shiver run down his spine instantly. There was something unsettling about this. "Colin Darling, I'm sure Mitbahl didn't tell you all the details. Let me fill you in. Today, I had a pretty big scare," Leah persisted. This was the perfect opportunity to play the damsel in distress. "Very thorough, Mitbahl showed me a video," Colin replied, devoid of emotion. Leah: ... "Oh, well," she muttered, feeling a bit let down. Leah turned away, about to say something else when Colin reached out and ruffled her
"Keep two of them alive for questioning, and dispose of the rest," he ordered. "Yes!" In the heart of the city, within a luxurious and opulent villa. As Natalie entered the living room, she sensed an unusual atmosphere. Yosef sat in the middle of the room, donned in a black shirt. His face, as pale as marble, exuded a faint chill. In his hand, he toyed with a silver handgun. "Mr. Nelson, we've brought the person," Kirin announced, speaking in hushed tones. "Hmm," Yosef replied, his voice devoid of emotion. He leaned back on the sofa. "Was she killed?" Natalie paused, momentarily baffled by his inquiry. Yosef raised his head slightly, his brooding eyes fixing on her face. "I'm asking you, was Diana killed?" "No," Natalie replied, her voice trembling slightly. Caught in Yosef's piercing gaze, she knelt on one knee. Mr. Nelson's eyes were frigid, emanating a deadly coldness that sent shivers
"Is there some pressing matter you're dealing with?" Diana asked casually as she approached, thinking he might be upset, prompting his retreat to the upstairs. "Dear, I'm looking into our business affairs in Africa," John replied, closing his laptop. "I haven't dispatched Jackson; it was his own volunteering." Diana's face fell, realizing John was indeed irritated. Just as she suspected. "John," Diana got closer, took the laptop off his lap, tilted her head, and gazed at him. Then, she planted a gentle kiss on his lips. "I'm sorry; it's my fault for making you upset." She looked at him with pleading eyes. "I got carried away for a moment because I was genuinely happy..." The affectionate nickname 'baby' she used had an almost magical effect, like a potent elixir of love. "No need to apologize," John said as he raised her chin with his hand, gently caressing it. His eyes were filled with an unbreakable tenderness
At another table, Frank sat staring at Liam in his smart suit, his brow slightly furrowed."Hey, been causing trouble lately?"Liam rolled his eyes, displeased. "No.""What's with the haircut then? Going for the military look?""My mom made me." Liam sipped his champagne. "She thought my old hairstyle looked too thug-like for Uncle John's wedding, so she took matters into her own hands.""No worries, I think this look suits you."Beside him, Rose tilted her head, looking at him with adoration."You know what? I think any look suits you, I just really like you.""Cough~"Liam choked a bit.He cleared his throat, "Don't say such things in front of everyone.""Sure, sorry~" Rose nodded obediently.Frank thought to himself, Damn. Even my bro's nephew is showing off in front of me? Can't let this slide!He turned to Jenny with a mischievous grin."Jenny, do you think my hairstyle looks good
Upon arriving, she put her hands on her hips, adopting an accusatory posture."Look at this, I left for just a moment, and you're already being targeted by women. How can I ever feel safe letting you go out?"John's deep gaze slightly lowered. "And you?"Diana looked down at the Red Rose in her hand, feeling a bit guilty."Uh..." She reached out and presented the rose to John: "It's for you."John remained silent.Instead, the little baby in his arms stretched out a hand, grabbed the Red Rose, and then happily held it in her arms.Diana chuckled, pinching the little baby's soft cheek."Oh, our Tiger likes flowers~"The little baby stretched out her short arms toward Kevin, earnestly offering him the flower.The little baby handed the flower to him!Diana was astonished."My goodness, Tiger, you can't even speak and you're already trying to win over little boys?!"Truly her daughter!Kev
Kevin pulled on his turtle shell bag strap, seriously said: "I really have to go now, remember, my name is Kevin Nelson."Saying that, he turned his head and was ready to leave."Wait a moment."Kevin stopped in his tracks, turned his head, looked at him with a complex gaze.What...Did his brother remember something, or was he reluctant to part with him?Yosef picked up a Red Rose beside him."This, take it."Kevin was somewhat surprised: "Give it to me? But I'm a man, why would you give me a rose?""It's not for you."Yosef handed the flower to him, glanced at the distant girl, and said: "It's for her."Kevin: "...I just told you, my sister has a husband and a child, are you still not giving up?"Kevin thought: Oh, no! My brother may falls again in the same place after losing his memory!"What are you talking about." Yosef interrupted his thoughts: "I didn't think about pursuing her."
Kevin let himself be led by Yosef's hand, and they both sat on the swing in front of the flower shop.Once seated, the little kid beside Yosef didn't make a sound.He wore a bowl cut hairstyle, carried a big turtle shell backpack, and lowered his head, lost in thought.Yosef occasionally glanced over at him.After a while, he couldn't remind silence any more."You..."Hearing his voice, Kevin immediately turned his head, his eyes sparkling as he looked at him.Full of anticipation.Yosef slowly opened his mouth: "This outfit... who bought it for you?""My brother, what about it?""To be honest, your brother's taste isn't great." Looking at the little one's green onesie, Yosef slightly frowned, "Ugly."Kevin: ……This outfit was something Kevin had insisted on buying for his fifth birthday.He also bought a larger size for Yosef, as matching brother outfits.Although Yosef never wore it,
Hearing this, Kevin covered his mouth: "You mean... my brother's mind is damaged?"Godber corrected: "This is called mental issues.""Isn't that the same thing?"Godber: ...It seems so.Diana frowned. "Yosef lost his memory? With so many enemies, your situation should be unfavorable now, right?"Godber: "Mr. Nelson had already anticipated this. Before completely losing his memory, he divided the remaining power of the Nelson family into three parts, assigning them to the other three members of the Nelson family to keep each other in check, while he decided to retire due to health reasons."Kirin nodded. "So, currently, apart from us and Patrick, no one else in the Nelson family knows Mr. Nelson has lost his memory, thinking he's stepping down due to health reasons."Kevin asked: "Then where is my brother now?"Kirin glanced at Diana and John beside him, hesitating whether to speak.But then he heard John calmly say: "Gri
John's voice had a lazy, sexy edge."Sleep a bit more.""...Okay."Diana turned over, adjusting to a comfortable position, leaning into his embrace.Just as she was about to drift off, she felt the hand on her waist start to move along her curves.Wherever it touched, it ignited sparks.Diana's eyes flew open, and she turned her head.Behind her, John still had his eyes closed, his expression as calm as if he were asleep.But the hand under the covers was very much awake.This beast.Diana turned around and bit his Adam's apple.John frowned slightly, then opened his eyes.His deep gaze locked onto the girl in his arms.As if capturing prey, with a wild possessiveness.Diana knew that look well.It was the same look he gave her last night.She squinted. "Again?"His response was another wave of kisses....Diana became an overnight sensation without an
Reeves turned back and glared at Morse.Wanting to say something to retort against this guy.But he found... There was nothing to say...He looked at the cold and noble man beside Diana and felt an extremely complex mix of emotions.From the moment this man appeared, he knew he had lost.Lost utterly.John slightly lifted his eyes and swept them over Reeves holding roses.Facing the man's icy and profound gaze, Reeves felt somewhat nervous.Just as he thought John would question him, he saw John casually withdraw his gaze and look at the girl beside him."Do you like it?"Reeves: ... This man actually completely ignored me!Being ignored hurt Reeves' pride even more than being questioned!It meant that this man simply didn't regard Reeves as a threat!Unable to help himself, Reeves said."Are you Miss Thompson's fiancé?"Hearing this, Morse behind him covered his eyes with his ha
Hearing this, Frank approached her and whispered, "Big sis, think it through. This guy doesn't seem too smart; having him around might lower our overall standard.""Don't worry, if you can work well in the studio, so can he."Frank: ???Reeves beamed with joy: "Then, Miss Thompson, please accept my flowers first. When I join the Blue Rose Studio, we can get to know each other better.""I welcome you to Blue Rose as a designer, but I can't accept your flowers or feelings.""Why?""Because I already have someone I love."Reeves: ......He opened his mouth slightly, then his expression fell."Who is it?"Reeves scanned the group behind Diana one by one.A bunch of top-notch handsome guys and beautiful girls almost blinded him.This...Each one was very likely!Reeves had a complex expression on his face: "May I ask impertinently, the person you like, is it a man or a woman?"Diana:
Faced with the relentless questions from the reporters, Diana remained calm.She nodded."The name Blue Rose does hold a special meaning for me. As for Reeves, I'm not familiar with him; I have nothing to say.""Miss Thompson, you're so young and accomplished; how about your love life? Do you have a boyfriend?"Hearing this, Ben immediately stepped forward."This is Diana's privacy; we refuse to answer!"The reporters were taken aback for a moment.Everyone stared at Ben wearing a hat; suddenly, excitement surged: "Isn’t this Big Star Fly? Why did he suddenly appear here?"Someone seemed to realize something."Could it be that Fly and Thompson are a couple?!""You're talking nonsense! Diana is my biological sister; stop spouting rubbish here! And this is my girlfriend!"Saying that, Ben pulled Liora over and tightly grasped her hand."This is my girlfriend; Diana is my sister, got it?!"Hearin