Even before dusk, the room was already dimly lit. The house had no electricity, so Selina found a kerosene lamp and lit it.The faint light revealed expressions of disbelief on the faces of Nestor, Shadow Armor, and the others. She gave a bitter, self-deprecating smile.As a child, a lamp to ward
Selina's seemingly light words struck Nestor like a thunderbolt from the heavens.Pain, heaviness, despair… countless emotions surged through him, from his heart to his limbs, finally rushing to his head. He swayed, nearly losing his balance.He remembered a conversation with Amanda about Selina. A
"You went to Brazil to save Amanda, didn't you?" Selina asked, unsure whether to believe him.Nestor looked at her. "It was because I learned Silverline Industries was going to cooperate with Bluewave. Amanda had evidence of Bluewave's criminal activities."Amanda had previously used Jason to smear
Selina stared blankly at Nestor, taking in his worn-out appearance. She wasn't sure whether to laugh at herself or pity him.Everyone knew she married him out of love, willingly devoting herself to taking care of him.Yet he either didn't know or simply couldn't believe that love was her reason for
Just like Selina used to wait tirelessly in the break room to go home with him.As the night deepened, Nestor's phone suddenly vibrated.Glancing at the caller ID, he walked to a nearby camphor tree and answered the call."If she tries to run, why don't you put her in a cage?""She won't eat? Let he
Selina opened her eyes, wincing at the sharp pain in the back of her head. She remembered folding gold paper offerings for her adoptive mother when she heard a faint rustling behind her. The sound was so slight, she might not have noticed if the memorial hall hadn't been so quiet.She instinctively
Selina took a deep breath, her mind racing. She tried to keep her voice steady: "Let me out first, then I can give you money."John's smile vanished. He snorted coldly: "You really think I'm that stupid?"Selina narrowed her eyes. "Then what do you want?""Transfer all your shares in Silverline Indu
Hearing Selina's oath, John instantly breathed a sigh of relief, completely oblivious to anything amiss in her vow. He'd always disrespected Selina's adoptive mother, not even remembering her name, referring to her only as "the old hag.""I'll be right back," John said, his face alight with greed, h