Seeing the wine stain on Timothy's suit, she felt embarrassed and apologized profusely.
Timothy took a tissue, dabbing at his suit, then sighed.
"I had a hunch, but your reaction... seems I was right."
Jenny's face flushed.
She was about to retort, but eventually lowered her gaze.
She poked at her dessert. "It's all in the past. There's no future between us. I've come to terms with it. He doesn't like me, so let's just move on."
Timothy rubbed his chin, a pensive expression on his face.
"He doesn't like you? I beg to differ."
Jenny looked up, puzzled, then shook her head. "He really doesn't like me. You misunderstood."
"If he doesn't like you, why did he pretend to be a waiter here? Clearly, he was bothered by you having dinner with me."
"He just sees me as a sister, probably wanted to check on me."
"A sister?" Timothy chuckled softly. "I don't pay that much attention to my own sister. Ms. Matthews, men und
Jenny getting married to someone else... The mere thought sent a shadow flickering across Frank's eyes.In his mind, Jenny had always been a sweet, innocent princess, seemingly always in need of protection. But now... she had truly grown up. He had felt it deeply that day in the hospital. She had transformed from a "girl" into a real "woman."There would come a day when she would end up in some jerk's hands. Thinking of Jenny at the restaurant, laughing happily with that man, Frank felt a deep sense of oppression in his chest.At this point, he had to admit it. He did... like her.Frank slowly said, "So what do you think I should do now?"Mrs. Getty's eyes instantly brightened. Damn. She had been waiting half the day for him to say that!Mrs. Getty said, "If you've figured it out, then go find Jenny and tell her your true feelings. It's not too late now. If you speak clearly, there's still hope."Frank's eyes lit up, then he grabbed t
Jenny froze.She remembered.Neo had semi-forcedly asked her when he was at a low point if she would stay by his side forever, and she had agreed, just to comfort him.She never thought he would take it to heart!Neo narrowed his eyes."Now you remember?""I... I do remember... I, I promised!"Jenny swallowed hard, taking a few seconds to collect her thoughts before deciding to stabilize his emotions first.She spoke slowly, "Neo, I haven't forgotten about that incident. I'll always be there for you... Look, aren't we doing fine now? Why don't you put the knife away and let's talk things through, okay?""Why didn't you answer my calls then?""Because..." Jenny hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Because I've been really busy lately, under a lot of pressure!"She looked at him. "You know, my big sister recently left the studio and left me with a lot of responsibilities. I've been busy with studio matt
Neo gazed at Jenny, his eyes gleaming with a sickly light. "Jenny, I've always thought of you as cute as a doll."With that, he suddenly pulled out a ragged doll from his pocket and placed it in front of her."Look, this is made for you by me. Do you see the resemblance?"Seeing the eerie and broken doll Neo produced, Jenny couldn't contain herself anymore."You lunatic! Psycho! Let me go! Help! Help!"She trembled, her lips quivering as she screamed at the top of her lungs.But the apartment's soundproofing was too good; no one could hear her.Neo coldly dragged her into the bedroom and bound her hands and feet with bedsheets.Then he took out a needle and thread.Jenny glared at him. "What are you doing?!""I told you, you're as cute as a doll, so... I want to turn you into a real doll."Neo's expression was serious. "Jenny, bear with me, it'll be over soon.""Screw you! You sick freak, let me go!
"No." Frank wiped away a tear and continued to untie the sheets binding her legs. But the tears kept flowing.He was filled with hatred. Hatred towards Neo, and even more towards himself. If only he had realized sooner that Neo was dangerous. If only he had arrived a bit earlier. If only he hadn't rejected Jenny but instead accepted her feelings...So many 'ifs'... If he hadn't been so stubborn and foolish, perhaps Jenny wouldn't have ended up in this situation!Frank wiped away his tears, struggling to untie the sheets binding Jenny's legs.Jenny looked at him and asked, "You left earlier, didn't you?""Yeah... But I felt uneasy, so I climbed up from downstairs."Frank's voice was low, suppressing his complex emotions.Jenny pouted slightly. "I was so scared...""Sorry, it's all my fault. I never imagined it would be like this..."Seeing Jenny's tear-streaked face, Frank felt extreme heartache.He wanted to wipe
With that, Frank reached out and pulled the girl in front of him into his arms.Jenny muttered, "I didn't allow you to hug me...""Just hug, no kissing. You're badly injured, lean on me until the ambulance arrives.""Um..."The two huddled together, waiting for a moment.Frank took out his phone and first called the police, then notified the Matthews family.The police car and ambulance arrived almost simultaneously.The officers took statements from the two, then offered some words of comfort before taking Neo away.Neo took two lives, and the evidence was irrefutable. He would spend his rest of life in jail.After Jenny and Frank finished giving their statements, they were ushered onto the ambulance.Inside, a doctor untangled the sheet from Frank's hand and administered a quick antidote.Frank winced in pain, his voice hoarse from shouting.The doctor looked at him somewhat incredulously. "Y
Originally, John intended to leave Diana at the villa.But after some thought, he couldn't bear to let her out of his sight.So, he decided to take her along.Hopefully... everything would go smoothly.The starlight dimmed, and the night grew cooler.In the extended Lincoln, Diana draped her coat over her shoulders and leaned on John's shoulder. As the car drove further, it had left the city far behind, winding along mountain roads, getting more remote.She realized something was off."John, what kind of auction is this?"John, in a black suit, sat beside her, his handsome face slightly serious.Then he spoke slowly."This auction deals with many forbidden items.""Forbidden items?""Yeah, it's a rule of the black market in France, held annually with the government's tacit approval. Part of the auction fees is submitted, and there's firepower on-site for protection. Generally, major dangers are avoid
The silver rabbit mask covered most of her petite face, revealing only a delicate chin and cherry lips.Diana looked at him. "What about you? Do you have one too?""Yeah." John reached out and pulled out another mask. It was also silver, but in the shape of a fox.Diana squinted at him.Looking at the man's perfectly outlined lips, she couldn't help but feel a bit flirtatious. "Handsome, you truly have a natural charm. Even with a mask on, you still look like someone who wants to seduce others into crime. I'll have to keep an eye on you~"John chuckled helplessly and pinched her cheek. "Let's get off.""Okay~" Diana hugged his arm and kissed him on the lips before getting out of the car.Outside, Jacob Xavier and Mitbahl Misoup were already waiting. All four of them wore black masks, concealing their identities.Ethan and Jackson were waiting at the harbor.Diana linked her arm with John's and, accompanied by the four of
"That's why the 'Mirage' has a significant presence of government forces to maintain order. The cruise ship has French military personnel, and there are official guard forces several kilometers away," Jacob clarified."I see," Diana mused, seemingly pondering something."Strange," she turned to Jacob beside her, a hint of confusion in her voice, "How do you know all this? You're John's financial director, right? Although you're family, some things you might know more about. But why would someone like you, a harmless young man, be so well-informed about such dangerous matters?"Upon hearing her question, Jacob hesitated for a moment before adjusting his glasses. "These are things Xavier told me in private.""Xavier?" Diana's suspicion deepened. Knowing Xavier's secret stutter, she found Jacob's detailed disclosures dubious."Damn, why does that guy look like he's from the Nelson family?" Mitbahl suddenly muttered, interrupting her thoughts.D
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