"Hourly rate is fifty dollars, overnight is one-fifty," the clerk's gaze moved from David to Selina, lingering before their lips twisted slightly.Women these days, willing to accept even a scarred man for money.Though his body seemed decent.With the lights off, it might not be so bad."Meeting a
David was dazzled by her tender yet playful smile, and voiced his hope: "For me?"Selina neither confirmed nor denied it, saying as David's smile began to grow: "Guess again!"David's smile instantly froze, clear disappointment showing in his eyes.Selina finally relented, comforting him reluctantly
The windows were tinted, showing only darkness from outside.Selina approached and knocked on the window.The window slowly lowered.David sat in the driver's seat, looking drowsy with red marks on his face from his fingers.He must have been dozing with his head on the steering wheel.If he hadn't
"What happened to Grandfather?" Selina asked anxiously.David looked at her, answering: "He's been taken, but they haven't made any further moves yet."How could Grandfather have been captured?Selina maintained regular contact with Lumina.During every video call, Nicole would smile and say everyth
"Don't frown," he said. "Whatever it is, we'll solve it together."Selina sighed deeply, handing him several documents: "You haven't seen these yet, have you?"The envelope's seal had been broken by her.David took them, quickly reading through but showing no reaction.Not because he'd seen them bef
Selina finally understood - Grandfather had known Dominic had broken the neutral stance of old money families and allied with those in power, which was why he refused to hand the Robinsons over to Dominic?Selina looked at David, her lips moving but no words coming out. What could she say that would
Finally, she was starting to give in!As for Selina, she was still in turmoil when she reached the CEO's office.Worried about the Robinsons, yet excited about David's feelings.Fortunately, she managed to compose herself and asked her assistant to bring her recent financial reports and important pr
The news caused Silverline Industries' stock to plummet immediately.By association, Horizon Global and Redstone Enterprises, which had business ties with Silverline Industries, saw their stock prices affected as well.At the crack of dawn, Selina was awakened by calls from financial reporters.Thou
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