When Suzy saw the hand reaching for her, her first thought was that Dylan had sent someone after her. After publicly embarrassing him like that, there was no way he’d let it slide, so he’d likely dispatched someone to tail her.Eyes flashing with determination, she seized the hand, ready to flip her
"True, that project isn’t worth nearly that much, and if things go south, my entire ninety billion dollars could go down the drain. I mean that’s ninety billion dollars! Money most people couldn’t make in several lifetimes. Now that I think about it, maybe I was a bit impulsive."Then, with a shrug,
Downstairs in the lobby.After changing out of her outfit and looking composed, Suzy pretended she’d just come back from the restroom as she searched for Claude. To her surprise, she spotted him from afar, surrounded by a group of people.Worried he might be having trouble, especially since he’d rec
The phrase "You should know who you’re messing with" made Claude's gaze darken. “What kind of explanation are you looking for, Uncle?”“That depends on what kind of compensation you’re willing to offer.” Martin was a master of manipulation. “I may not be the most powerful figure in Ashbourne City, b
"Tsk tsk, turns out it’s a case of ‘the pot calling the kettle black.’ How shameless!”“Wouldn’t surprise me if those injuries were self-inflicted. Why else did they delete the footage?”“Five seconds! She only took five seconds to recover the video—absolute genius. I’m in awe!”Anne and Helena stoo
Dylan’s eyes narrowed, and he scoffed. "It’d be wise to give up on something that will lead nowhere."“And how would you know it’ll lead nowhere?” Suzy shot back. “Maybe Mr. Claude actually appreciates my type. At least he doesn’t assume I’m up to something.”Dylan’s expression flickered, but he sai
This kiss, unlike his earlier attempt to “stop the bleeding,” hit Suzy with an intensity she hadn’t anticipated. A spark ignited where their lips met, sending a jolt that shot straight to her brain.“Smack…”Suzy shoved Dylan back, landing a slap across his face. “This is the first and last time. Ne
A question, yet with the tone of a statement.From the first day she’d entered the Harlow estate, Suzy had a special fondness for the food here. The dishes were always just to her taste, even surpassing Allen’s skills. And now she realized—the chef was actually Claude himself.Claude gave a small sm
Selena pressed her lips together before finally revealing the truth. "Someone threatened me. They said if I told anyone, they’d kill me." "Who?" Victor demanded, his tone sharp. "I don’t know who he is," Selena replied, shaking her head. "He always wore a mask. The day after I bought this man, h
When Suzy stormed back into the café, Selena’s expression faltered. "Miss Frost, why did you show up in the middle of the night? Are you here for a drink?" Slap!Suzy didn’t waste time on pleasantries, striking Selena hard across the face. "Where is he?" "You’ve already searched everywhere," Sel
Suzy felt a pang of guilt for lying to Grace, but she had no choice. If Grace ever learned the truth, it would devastate her. No matter what, the news of Dylan’s disappearance had to be kept from her. "Let that rascal talk to me," Grace said over the phone, still sounding uneasy. "I’ve been having
Suzy quickly made her way to the wine cellar described by the man, heading straight to the back where a large iron cage stood. Inside was indeed a man, but his face was so disfigured it was impossible to tell who he was. Suzy’s heart sank as she scanned his frame. One glance was enough to confir
Selena burst into tears. "I’m just a young woman who’s never even been in a relationship! How do you expect me to get married after this?" "Cut the act," Maya snapped. "I’ll ask you one last time—where is he?" "I don’t know who you’re talking about! I’ve never seen the person you’re looking for!
They followed Maya to one of Selena’s more remote properties. The location was incredibly secluded, surrounded by abandoned structures and barren land. Suzy could hardly believe that Selena would choose such a place to hide someone. Maya pointed to an old, dilapidated factory. "The person you’re
“You mean that man? I bought him because I felt sorry for him. You have no idea—his face was completely disfigured, covered in terrible sores and pus. You couldn’t even tell what he originally looked like,” Selena explained in a soft, gentle tone. “My parents raised me to help those in need, so whe
Suzy followed Maya to an estate called Crystal Garden. "Miss Whitmore, may I ask who you’re looking for? I can inform them for you," the gatekeeper said, stepping forward to block their way. Maya, already losing patience, snapped, "Tell Selena Thomas to get out here and see me!" "Our lady isn’
"I don’t care if I have to turn that entire city upside down—I will find Dylan!" Victor declared, his frustration boiling over. “There’s no need,” Suzy replied coldly, her expression unreadable. “I can handle this myself.” Despite the Whitmore family now targeting her, Suzy wasn’t concerned. In