Soon, the sound of a car starting echoed from the yard as Andrew slowly drove away from the Thompson residence. Inside the mansion, an unusual silence fell.
Diana let out a soft sigh and quickly made her way upstairs to James's study room. Opening the door, she found James sitting on the nearby sofa, his expression tense and somewhat grim.
Upon seeing her, James raised his gaze slightly. "Andrew left?" he asked.
"He did," Diana furrowed her brows slightly. "Dad, Andrew came all this way, and you managed to drive him away again. It's been so long, can't you just have a decent conversation with him?"
"How did I not have a decent conversation? That brat clearly can't take a hint. He infuriates me!" James replied sharply.
Diana was a bit speechless. She always thought her dad was a bit old-fashioned but ultimately kind-hearted and understanding. But on this matter, wasn't he being unreasonable?
Just as she was about to speak, she noticed t
Wesley: ... How did she figure that out? Is it so obvious on my face? Wesley's expression shifted slightly, and he coughed lightly, "You're overthinking it. I don't have that intention." "Then why are you waiting by my door?" Wesley: ... "Which eye did you see me waiting for you with? I'm here because I got the wrong room. I'm leaving now!" Wesley was infuriated. Every time he tried to help her, he ended up getting angry. She was impossible to deal with. But the thought of her, a newcomer without any connections, being targeted by Amelia like that, made him feel uneasy. Wesley hesitated for a moment, then resignedly walked back. "You can't handle Amelia. I'll help you." At his words, Leah's beautiful eyes narrowed, and she looked at him, suddenly smiling. "You want to help me?" "Yeah." "Hmm," Leah chuckled mischievously, "So, you do have a thing for me." "Are you crazy? Wh
"How so?" "It's hard to describe. He seems quite mysterious, not like the person I remember. It's like there's a desire to get to know him." Diana put on her coat. "Where are you?" "Huh?" "I'm free right now, I'll come over and help you out." ... Diana hopped into her car and drove for an hour until she reached the restaurant Jenny had mentioned. It wasn't in the heart of the city but nestled deep within an old alleyway. At the end of the alley, there was a hidden gem, and the scenery suddenly opened up before her eyes. It was an exquisitely designed restaurant. In front of the restaurant was a large lake with a semi-circular arched bridge spanning across it. Fat koi fish swam gracefully in the emerald waters, adding a picturesque touch to the scene. Upon entering, Diana followed Jenny's instructions and went upstairs. Each table in the restaurant was separated by intricately carved wooden screens. There weren't many pe
Seeing Diana inside, Marlowe paused. That woman... Have they met before? Was Yosef just with her? Marlowe furrowed his brow, casting a displeased glance at Diana before briskly descending the stairs. As soon as Yosef's figure disappeared from view, Diana emerged, holding a spoon, her emotions complex. "Big sis." A voice suddenly pierced the air behind her, startling Diana. "Whoa... didn't expect to find you here." Diana gave the girl before her a wry expression. "Jenny, what are you doing lurking around?" "Big sis, are you... having an affair?" "What nonsense is that?" "I just saw it moments ago." Jenny wore a grave expression. That man, dressed in a suit with an air of sophistication, had spent quite some time chatting with her big sis in the small room. Why couldn't they talk outside? Why here? Diana rolled her eyes in exasperation. "What are you thinking? I have
Inside the room, James and Tony were engrossed in a game of chess when they suddenly heard rustling sounds outside the door. James froze for a moment, feeling an inexplicable sense of guilty. "Is Andrew back?" "I'll go check," Tony said, rising from his seat. As he moved, his leg accidentally knocked over the nearby chessboard with a loud crash. "Oh!" Tony exclaimed as he stepped on some chess pieces, slipping and falling forward with a loud thud. A moment later, Andrew, hearing the noise from outside, paused briefly before swiftly tucking the box he was carrying under his arm and quickly unlocking the door. He entered the room to find Tony on the floor, clutching his knee in pain, while James stood nearby, looking somewhat flustered. The chessboard lay scattered on the floor, pieces strewn everywhere, creating a mess. Andrew hesitated for a moment, taking in the scene, his expression shifting from confusion to mild annoyance. James al
Nurse: ... She had grown accustomed to this. Without waiting for the comer to speak, she went straight to the point: "The late-night snack you brought, I'll take care of it for you. Dr. Jephson went to pick up an emergency patient and will be back shortly. If you want to wait for her, you can go to her office." With that, she extended her hand towards him. Ben: ... He silently handed over the insulated food container. "Thanks." The nurse nodded. Ben turned away, preparing to head to Liora's office. Suddenly, he saw the elevator doors open, and several medical staff wheeled out a patient. Even though they were all dressed in white coats and masks, Liora stood out. Ben spotted her immediately. "Dr. Jephson..." "We'll talk later!" Liora also noticed him, briskly tossing out the words before pushing the patient quickly into the emergency room. Ben stood there, momentarily stun
Liora quickened her pace and walked in. The nurse in the room looked relieved when she saw her. "Doctor Jephson..." Liora nodded and gave her a reassuring look before walking over to the man on the hospital bed. The man looked to be above thirty, with a rugged appearance and a hint of stubble on his chin, exuding a certain roughness. His gold watch and necklace hinted at a nouveau riche background. When Dunk saw Liora approaching, his previously menacing expression instantly softened. He lay on the bed, his gaze fixed on Liora, with naked desire in his eyes. Approaching the bed, Liora glanced at the name tag on the bedside: Dunk. Apparently, he was the guy injured in a car accident yesterday afternoon. His leg was quite badly injured, and she had performed a minor surgery on him. Liora came closer. "Where does it hurt?" "Finally decided to show up, Doctor Jephson? I've been calling for ages, you never came. It's really
"Well, there's something," Diana began, "Do you have any free time tomorrow night?" "I have an interview." "Ah? How long will the interview last? Will it be over by around nine in the evening?" "I'm not sure..." As Ben pondered when the interview might end, he suddenly felt a soft hand on his chest, drawing circles. Liora leaned in close, her actions teasingly ambiguous. In the darkness, though he couldn't see her expression clearly, Ben sensed something in her gaze that stirred him. With her touch, Ben's already compromised intelligence swiftly plummeted further. "Uh, about the time..." Ben stammered, "I think it starts around... a few hours before nine?" Diana picked up on his unease. "Ben, is someone there with you? You sound flustered." "No... no, it's just..." Ben's voice trailed off as the phone was snatched from his hand. Liora leaned in, her voice low and seductive. "Hey, little Diana, it's me. I
Ben snatched the sheets from Liora's hands and threw them into the washing machine. Then he pulled out a chair beside the dining table. "You sit." His eyes were filled with eager anticipation, like an eager-to-please puppy. Liora sat down, looking at the steaming steaks and golden eggs on the plate, her appetite whetted. She took a bite. Immediately, she was met with Ben's expectant gaze. "Um... is it good?" "Delicious, everything you make is delicious," Liora spoke the truth. Ben's cooking was excellent, and on the first try, she found it quite impressive. Though Ben was a bit silly, he was sincere and caring towards her, giving her an inexplicable sense of security. He also completely matched her aesthetic standards. She admitted to herself that she really liked him. And... Last night's experience was a big plus. Who wouldn't love a cute boyfriend who was both ha