The woman had clearly had plastic surgery, and with her elaborate makeup, she looked exceptionally alluring. Yet traces of her former innocent appearance were still visible in her features."Amanda?" Selina practically spat the name, filled with hatred.Amanda's gaze held equal contempt for Selina.
Seeing Selina's apparent wavering, Evan's eyes lit up, forgetting about Amanda. "Contact your grandfather. Have him come see you.""And get your five brothers to cooperate with our operation," he added.After all this, his true targets were still her grandfather and brothers.Selina studied him expr
They passed through the cramped room and winding corridors to what appeared to be a laboratory. In the corner of the ceiling was a ventilation fan. Nestor removed it and some ceiling panels, revealing a narrow passage."Bear with it," he said reluctantly but firmly.Selina shook her head. "I can han
The explosion occurred at the Auroville Institute of Science, a nationally recognized research facility. Despite it being nighttime, many top researchers were working late due to a critical phase in a high-priority government project.When the blast happened, everyone was intensely focused on their
"I don't care - I'm going!" Selina insisted. She had always been well-behaved and reasonable with family, but never this stubborn before.Thomas sighed softly: "I'll figure something out as soon as possible."Selina waited another afternoon, but there was still no word from Thomas.When she called S
Selina walked faster and faster, eventually breaking into a run toward the man. Thomas had no choice but to quicken his pace to keep up."Cousin, what are you doing here?" Selina asked breathlessly, staring intently at Adrian with obvious tension in her voice.Adrian smiled at her briefly, then glan
The police tape meant Nestor's fate lay in the investigation team's hands. Earlier, she'd noticed armed men in fatigues guarding her former escape route with unwavering determination."Did Nestor anger someone in power?" Thomas finally asked after a pause.Selina remained silent, remembering only Ne
Selina didn't deny it, nodding instead. "Yes, we have feelings for each other."She had finally admitted her feelings for Nestor. Whether it sparked from their initial connection or grew from his devotion to her, she couldn't say. Despite her lingering doubts about their relationship, she wanted to
Selina got in the car and signaled the driver to wait.Taking a deep breath, she answered the call.The line connected, but there was only dead silence from the other end, like a vacuum.She said "hello" twice, but still no response.Selina checked her phone - the call was definitely connected."Who
Selina bit her lip, and though reluctant, finally nodded.After breakfast, Thomas arranged for someone to take her to Bruno's hotel.Bruno was just preparing to leave.Seeing Selina, he smiled and gestured for her to join him in his car.Selina got in, expressionless."You must think I'm despicable,
Before the security guard could finish speaking, Selina had already jumped out of the car and started walking toward the landfill without a word.The guards had no choice but to hurry after her."Split up and search by zones," Selina ordered, quickly dividing the area.According to Fiona, she'd pass
Suddenly.A tall figure silently appeared behind Selina, holding a black umbrella over her head to shield her from the rain.Selina's heart jumped, and she turned around, hoping yet afraid to believe.When she saw who was actually standing behind her, her brief smile froze, then crumbled."You'll ge
Vincent confirmed what the investigation team had discovered.The investigation revealed that Nestor had found Evan's secret facility beneath the Auroville Research Institute. In his attempt to stop Evan's plot, they ended up in a brutal fight to the death.Evan, refusing to accept defeat at Nestor'
But Sarah doubted his words."From the beginning, I only rejected the role of fiancée, and you happened to play that role," Vincent explained patiently. "It's like David with Selina initially - it wasn't pure dislike."Sarah suddenly looked up at him.Vincent noticed that while Sarah had ignored his
Selina slept in the bed she once shared with David and had a very long dream.In the dream, she explained to David at the beginning that she hadn't drugged him, and this time, he believed her. Though their marriage was forced by Rachel, while David wasn't particularly warm, he gave her the respect s
The authorities, already hostile toward the three families and intent on their elimination, would never allow the fallen Adams family to rise again.Moreover, if not for Dominic, Selina wouldn't have suffered so much. Nestor's display of capability before the authorities was merely to gain power to
When Selina was about to call Fernando in frustration at his silence, he finally replied: "Nestor said he'd survive no matter what, and absolutely wouldn't give me any chance with you."Even through the computer screen, Selina could sense Fernando's resentment."When did he contact you?" Selina aske