Tommy didn't say a word and walked into the room with an annoyed expression, saying, "Open all the room doors, quick. I still need to go to the next hospital. I can't waste too much time here."When we entered the building, my apprehension grew. I glanced at Tommy, who was commanding, "Speed up, check every room thoroughly, and don't leave any spots unchecked! Hurry up. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can wrap up. We need to go to the next hospital.”Then he directed his subordinates from a distance, "Open the rooms. Every single one. This... that room over there."I signaled to Eleanor, and she quickly pretended to walk toward the inside. "Hurry up."With my white gloves on, I felt around every corner. The assistant doctor immediately ordered us to open all the rooms. When it came to the one inside, he stood at the doorway, "I think we can skip this one. The person inside just had an episode, and we haven’t cleaned up yet.”"Open it," Tommy said without hesitation. He walked
I whispered, "Looks like she's been injured. At least get her cleaned up in bed."The male colleague looked at me and asked, "Is she okay?""Based on her condition, she's fine now. She just looks exhausted," I replied. The male colleague lifted her back onto the bed.Two people quickly tidied up the room, and we pretended to check it again before leaving.Outside, everyone seemed relieved, as if a heavy burden had been lifted. We all headed out while talking. My mood was incredibly heavy.Wilbur saw us off to the car, and as we left the compound, I couldn't control my emotions, and a sob escaped me.Eleanor quickly embraced me, asking, "Chloe, are you okay?” I looked at Tommy. "Hazelyn came and physically abused her. She's been beaten beyond recognition, but she's not insane, absolutely not. Tell Sean to speed up what he’s doing.”Tommy nodded seriously and said, "Got it."Back at the hotel, I couldn't contain my emotions. I rushed into Atlas's waiting arms and cried, ignorin
The day I left Foswood, my alleged scandalous photos had suddenly flooded the internet.Ivanna, Lauren, and Carol all knew about my return and called me to tell me what was going on.I looked at Atlas. "You knew about this, didn't you? Why didn't you tell me?""What was the point of telling you? It was within my expectations, and the paparazzo behind this has already been caught." Atlas looked indifferent, continuing, "She can make all the fuss she wants."Scrolling through my phone, I saw the published pictures. They did seem carefully crafted.There were some old photos from a long time ago—pictures of me meeting Atticus in Rivendell, me with Arnold, me and Ardie in Solaris, and me meeting Fred. This indicated that they had been monitoring me for a long time.And the angles of these photos were highly questionable. They looked more intimate than they actually were. But among these photos, one drew my attention...It was a recent picture taken in my office, capturing a very cas
"I will try to overcome my possessiveness and give you the space you deserve. Otherwise, those who fantasize about you won’t see the sun tomorrow," he said with a confident tone."But I won't control your freedom. You're an individual, and you should have your own. That's how you'll be happy. My mission is not only to protect you but also to make you feel happy."That's what makes a good husband. So, I have to overcome this possessiveness. Am I not the best?"My eyes welled up, and I nestled into his embrace. "Of course, from the first time I saw you, I knew you’re the best."He lightly bit my lips and gazed at me. "So seeing these photos is not strange to me, and I know my Stella won’t be interested in anyone else. If she does, it only means one thing—I haven't done my best, and I need to strive harder."I didn't expect Atlas to express such touching words. I felt like I was getting intoxicated with his sweetness.I said solemnly, "Atlas, it's so good to have you by my side. I d
Before the end of the afternoon, Lauren came to my office. She had been working and studying at ATL Empire, so she spent most of her time there.As she walked in, she asked, "I didn't see Atlas at ATL Empire today. How are we handling that news?""It's in progress. If you're free tonight, I'll take you to watch an interesting show," I said with a satisfied smile. I figured someone might be keeping an eye on me."What kind of show?" Lauren asked eagerly."You'll find out when the time comes," I said mysteriously. I had checked with Cane. Those pinhole cameras could only capture images, not sound. That was why I felt so free to say whatever I wanted.In the afternoon, I saw Adelaide had returned to the office, looking calm. It seemed she had already spread the news.Without asking about it, Lauren inquired about the situation in Gerby. Mentioning this matter immediately soured my mood.Shaking my head with a sigh, I said, "Beatrice is in deep trouble.""Why do you say that?" Laur
Seeing Poppy's reluctance, I had to say, "There's something very important at home today. Another day, perhaps. My apologies.""Oh! Ms. Poppy, I just remembered. Do you remember Harmony?" Lauren suddenly brought up, and I instantly understood her intention.Poppy looked at Lauren and nodded. "Yes! What about her?"“Have you heard of how she's doing now?" Lauren teased a bit.“How?” Poppy’s curiosity was piqued.."She's turned into a stunning beauty, even more so than before. Probably making a comeback in the entertainment industry. You might have another formidable rival." Lauren was clearly up to no good."Is that so?" Poppy asked skeptically."It's true. I've seen her in person. She's back in action," Lauren said. "It seems like she's after some resources."Poppy looked dismissive. "Times have changed. It's difficult to make a comeback in our industry."Lauren nodded. "We outsiders really don't understand your industry! No wonder you all work so hard to find a good match f
Rose saw we were all back and quickly instructed Nigel to prepare dinner.Having an elderly person at home really made a difference. My mom had been away for so many days while Rose had been taking care of the kids at the villa.There were quite a few servants in the villa, and they could take good care of Ava. But I always feel more at ease with Rose around."Thanks for holding the fort, Grandma Rose. Otherwise, I don't know how to deal with this little troublemaker." I looped my arm around Rose's, looking at Ava, who was still whispering secrets to Lauren.It seemed like Lauren needed to have her own child. While I was away these few days, I didn't know if she had made progress with Oliver.Rose patted my hand. "Being busy is a good thing. Recently, I've delegated many things to Arnold, and it's been very relaxing. The air in this yard is refreshing, and I feel light and healthy."Lauren walked in. She looked at Rose and said, "Madam, you don't look like an 80-year-old. To stil
I must admit, Rose was quite insightful. I agreed with what she said.Rose continued, "It's okay to have feelings, but you shouldn't be stubborn. A truly smart woman knows when to stop and when to bend. Punishing each other for the time spent together is both torture and relief. You wanted to punish him, didn't you?"Lauren looked at Rose in astonishment, her eyes filled with hopeful light."If he has hurt you, this grudge can only be settled when you're with him. Silly girl. Try and understand what I'm saying."Rose poked Lauren's head and gestured to us. "Let's go. We'll chat while we eat. The little girl must be starving after playing at the kindergarten. Dinner is ready."Sure enough, Ava devoured her dinner. I felt as if I had been neglecting my daughter too much lately.Watching her enjoy her meal, I asked, "Was the lunch at the kindergarten not yummy?"She looked at me with big, twinkling eyes and said in a cute voice, "Of course, our home-cooked dinner is much better, so