Tony stood still, emotions swirling in his eyes.
He had misjudged Rathbone's normalcy.
He was wrong.
Rathbone, this scum, was fundamentally a greedy beast.
Holding him hostage morally was just non-existent...
Tony suddenly felt incredibly pathetic.
What had he been doing all these days?
He had hoped for leverage against Rathbone, expecting negotiations, but in the end, nothing had changed.
"I've put up with you for too many days!"
Rathbone grabbed Tony's hair, forcefully slamming him against the wall.
"Put away your unrealistic thoughts early. You, a dirty person, deserve only to live in darkness, rotting away!"
"You'll never escape my grip in this lifetime!"
He gritted his teeth, anger surging within.
With a swift motion, a resounding slap landed on Tony's face.
His handsome face instantly swelled up.
Rathbone was still not satisfied.
He grabbed Tony's lon
Swift as lightning! She turned, meeting Rathbone's shocked gaze, a cold smirk forming. "It seems the last lesson wasn't enough for you. Should've crippled you right then..." "It's you?!" Rathbone widened his eyes, a hint of shock evident. The woman who blackmailed him before?! That familiar sensation finally made sense! She was in cahoots with Tony! Diana stood, the wrench twirling in her palm swiftly. "Tell me, how should I deal with you this time?" "You b*st..." Before Rathbone could finish, Diana's cold eyes lifted, wrench clenched tight, crashing down toward Rathbone. Instinctively, he tried to block, but the wrench landed solidly on his arm, making him yelp in agony. "Ah!!!" He stumbled backward, convinced his bone must be broken! This woman was a maniac! No, he couldn't stay here. He'd die... This woman would kill him! Rathbone's gaze turned s
"Ha... Haha, Andrew, did you think... that Tony was simply working as a attendant in a gay bar to make a living?" Rathbone chuckled, sprawled on the ground, trying to keep his cloudy eyes open. He wanted to witness Andrew's shock and disgust, to see the act of discarding Tony. Hah. Fishing for a reaction, huh? Well, nobody's getting out unscathed! But to his surprise, when Andrew turned, his icy stare settled upon him. Calm and restrained. Not a hint of the anticipated shock or anger. Rathbone suddenly had a foreboding feeling. "You... What are you... cough cough" Before he could finish, a violent coughing fit overtook him. He spat out blood and collapsed. Meanwhile, Tony, disregarding everything else, knelt on the cold floor, frantically picking up his photos. He was in a sorry state. His mind buzzed with a single thought—hide them, stash these photos away! Andrew couldn't see them... He was clutching the scattered photos on t
Ending the call abruptly, he returned to the driver's seat, noticing Tony lost in thought, head bowed. "Tony, are you resentful towards me?" Andrew asked. Tony shook his head. He didn't resent him; he simply couldn't easily trust him anymore. Tonight had thrown him off guard, leaving his mind in disarray. Seeing Tony this way, Andrew felt an unfamiliar sense of helplessness. He reached for a cigarette, lit it, but Tony suddenly turned, gazing at him. Tony reached out, taking the cigarette from Andrew. "Your stomach's not good. Smoke less," Tony said, placing the cigarette between his lips and taking a deep drag. Exhaling a thin mist, his composure seemed to slowly return. Yes, they needed to have that private conversation, he realized. Andrew glanced at Tony, both knowing that there were things between them that needed addressing. ... On the other side. Colin stood by the bed, gazing at Leah in her slumb
Diana leaned in, "Big sis, did you patch things up with my brother, Andrew?" "We didn't fight. There's nothing to patch up," Tony replied nonchalantly. Diana: ... Okay, so Andrew hasn't entirely earned forgiveness. But that's on him to fix. As Diana watched Tony and Diana converse in hushed tones, Anthony approached. He stared at Tony for a while, then exclaimed in shock, "Oh my god, what happened to your face? Did someone hit you? Are you a victim of abuse?" Diana glanced at Tony. Though his complexion wasn't perfect, the expertly applied makeup hid it well! How did Anthony, of all people, figure it out!? Tony remained unfazed, "I'm fine, just had a late night and got a bit puffy." "Come on, stop fooling me. When my dad used to beat me, my makeup artist did this for me. Seriously, spill the beans, what's really going on?" Anthony's persistence left Diana speechless. Is this guy for real? Tony adjusted h
Turning around, she found Godber looking anxious, pulling her aside. Godber: "You're being reckless, how could you just casually drink that coffee?" "Why, is there something wrong with it?" Diana coolly looked at him. Godber hesitated, scratching his head. "I'm not sure, but knowing Scarlett's character, she wouldn't be that easy-going. You should be careful." He nodded at last, "But in this setting, Scarlett probably wouldn't dare to do anything, I might be overthinking." Smiling knowingly, Diana remained silent. What couldn't Scarlett do? Without a care, she finished the coffee, because... after all, it was handed to her by the adorable Misoup! "Let's go, time to watch the show... No, I mean act." Diana pulled Godber along as they walked out together. In the rehearsal room, Scarlett, holding the script, was rehearsing lines with Clarence and Zosia. While performing, she frequently glanced towar
The doctor hesitated, "It seems like she might have taken some kind of drug." This revelation caused an immediate uproar. The chief director's expression turned extremely ugly. He turned to Paul, his gaze heavy. Originally, he had been the one to recommend Scarlett, saying she was a well-rounded heiress from a prestigious family. But now, not only was her acting terrible and her temper bad, but she dared to use drugs?! If this got out, it would greatly affect the reputation of his show! Caught in the chief director's gaze, Paul quickly distanced himself. "Flores, I didn't know anything about this. There must be some misunderstanding..." "I don't know if there's a misunderstanding, but you brought her in. How do you plan to handle this?" "This..." Paul hesitated. Even though he was furious, if Scarlett were to be fired like this, he would have trouble explaining it to the Patel family.
Godber: "The lot of you are talking nonsense. The juicer is still in the lounge. Keep denying, and you'll regret it!" The room fell into a stunned silence. The atmosphere on the set suddenly grew tense. Several staffers, already uneasy, found it hard to keep up their façade as Godber shifted his stance. Their tunes changed swiftly. "No need to pry anymore. Sorry, we weren't truthful earlier..." "Director Flores, this mess with Scarlett has nothing to do with Diana. We didn't know why she did it!" "It was actually Scarlett and Amaryllis trying to frame Diana, but they got caught in their own trap." "We're not involved in this... Director Flores, we lied under Amaryllis's threat..." They swiftly switched sides. The situation took an unexpected turn. Amaryllis's face turned pale. These jerks dared to turn on her?! "Director Flores, the truth is..." "Enough!" The director cast a disgu
Diana grabbed his hand. "If you don't believe me, feel my heartbeat pounding." Saying that, she pressed his hand against her chest. John's palm touched the softness. As if electrified, he swiftly withdrew. The icy handsome face finally reacted. "Don't tease." "Oh, suddenly feeling shy? Don't worry, Ethan is used to it. Let's ignore him. I haven't even brought out the big guns yet. John, here's a longing kiss for you..." Diana held onto John with both hands, about to lean in. Right at that moment, she noticed a head popping out of the passenger seat. Staring at her in utter shock. A handsome face with a tuft of green hair. Diana froze. "Green-hair... Frank?!" Her body stiffened slightly. "When did you get in?!" "...I've been in the car the whole time." No way. Is he that unnoticeable? Frank: You've hurt my feelings, big sis! Frank stared with wide ey
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