Seeing Shadow Armor's confused look, Selina explained with a laugh, "I've probably been overworking my brain lately. Every morning when I wake up, I lose a lot of hair."The hair loss was so severe that she had started to feel like a deciduous tree in the north, shedding leaves as autumn arrived.Sh
The journey from his initial harsh criticisms to current satisfaction felt like climbing from hell to heaven for Selina.Just as Selina was catching her breath, Nelson suddenly asked, "I heard you went to see Owen's patient?"Owen's patient?Selina realized Owen must have said something to Nelson. H
The charity gala was an annual highlight in Auroville. Any family of note would go to great lengths to secure an invitation. It was a chance to showcase influence, gain a good reputation, and network.Attendees were typically either family patriarchs or heirs. Selina and Olivia, two women arriving t
The pink dress was one Selina had personally designed and had made overnight for her.Learning it was designed by Sally, Chrysalis's royal chief designer, Olivia had been ecstatic all afternoon and had barely eaten dinner, worried it might not fit.Olivia painfully got up, dismayed at her stained dr
Seeing Isabella's refusal to back down, Vincent's expression darkened further. He commanded more forcefully, "Apologize!"Isabella bit her lip hard. With her followers around, how could she apologize to Olivia without losing face?Feeling Olivia still trembling, Selina gently patted her back to comf
Hearing Selina speak so casually about it, Olivia suddenly realized she had overlooked something in her earlier excitement.Their attendance at the gala had been a last-minute decision. How had Selina so quickly obtained one of Sally's new designs, perfectly fitted to Olivia's size?"Selina, be hone
Back at the charity gala, wealthy women again gathered around Selina and Olivia, expressing concern and sympathy. Some even criticized Isabella for breaking gala etiquette, and the young women she had brought, now relegated to cleaning up the broken champagne tower, became a subject of ridicule.Tho
As Alexander prepared to bid the crown's estimated value, a clear female voice rang out: "130 million!"The room was stunned. Even the auctioneer's voice shook: "130 million! We have a bid of 130 million!"Realizing she was now the center of attention, Selina smiled and nodded at the auctioneer, con
Maya smirked at Selina's protective stance over her husband.Sure, David was good-looking with a great physique, but he was taken - definitely not her type."I'm not interested in your man," Maya said, giving David a dismissive look. "A married man going to bars alone to pick up women? How shameless
"Honey, I'm fine, you don't need to worry about me!""What happened to your clothes and hair?" David asked after checking her over for injuries."Oh, I was sunbathing and reading in the back garden, and I accidentally fell asleep!" Selina admitted, lowering her head shyly.David finally relaxed comp
Just thinking about what Selina might have endured made David want to strangle Maya.But he didn't want to frighten Selina.She'd already been traumatized when he was drugged by Maya and almost forced himself on her - it had taken her so long to recover.How could he bear to make her fear him by tak
David's face darkened like storm clouds, and he let out a scornful laugh: "You kidnapped my wife just to get me here, didn't you?""Your wife?" Maya's voice suddenly rose, filled with disbelief, but she quickly composed herself, looking at David with an odd expression."You think I'm still obsessed
Nelson and David waited anxiously at the entrance until the butler hurried over.He glanced at Nelson, his gaze lingering for a moment, before turning to David: "Mr. Wilson, my lady requests your presence inside!"David furrowed his brow and turned to Nelson in confusion, only to see that Nelson's f
David paused upon hearing this report, his anxiety somewhat relieved."You're saying the people who took my wife work for the same woman who tried to take me before?"After receiving confirmation, David took a deep breath and called Nelson without hesitation.If he remembered correctly, that woman h
When did David meet a woman like her? She had no idea!Selina carefully observed the woman before her.She was strikingly beautiful, with refined features and flawless skin. Her elegant figure was perfectly proportioned in a way that would turn any man's head.Even more remarkable was her natural au
Even his initial relationship with Fiona had revolved around money. Yet now, he didn't seem to mind!"There are plenty of rich people, but she chose my money – which means she chose me," Joseph proudly declared. "Besides, I'm capable of making money. If she likes my money, I'll gladly give it to her
Seeing Selina's composed expression, David finally felt the weight lift from his shoulders.He wanted to destroy Bruno, but had worried about Selina's reaction and potential anger. Now, confirming that Selina truly didn't care about Bruno anymore, David felt much more at ease. It was like finally be