If her phone wasn’t dead or her foot wasn’t throbbing, Suzy would have snapped back at Dylan with a “Who needs it anyway!” But she couldn’t snap at him because her phone was indeed dead, and her foot still hurt. In the end, she just pulled her hand away and shot Dylan an icy glare, saying nothing.
Diana chimed in, “That’s right, Suzy. The moment Grandma heard you were back, she was so excited she nearly tripped coming downstairs, afraid she’d miss even a second of seeing you.”This was exactly why Suzy had avoided visiting Grace—she worried her presence would cause this kind of reaction.Even
Tonight’s events had completely shattered Dylan’s perception of Suzy. She could fight and ride a motorcycle—skills he’d never have imagined in the woman who, for the past three years, had hardly spoken above a whisper.Had she really been hiding her true self for all that time? And why had she shown
Suzy tossed the list straight at his face. “If you have nothing better to do, go find Riley!”“...Why bring her up?”“She’s waited for you all these years—why shouldn’t I bring her up?” Suzy spoke up for Riley, frustration simmering in her tone. “No one waits around forever. Don’t come crying when s
Dylan had his people shadow Suzy for several days, tracking her movements. Her routine was simple: from the Harlow residence to Harlow Corporation, a straightforward two-point circuit. The only exception was her visits to the Goodwin family.Now that she was Martin’s honorary granddaughter, her comi
Diana thought about how cold Suzy was toward her brother these days, and her mood soured further. Pulling out her phone, she snapped a few pictures of Suzy with Claude and sent them straight to Dylan. If she was feeling miserable, he shouldn’t get off easy either—there was no way he wasn’t at least
With about half an hour left until the banquet officially started, most of the guests had already arrived. Notable figures from various industries mingled, their glasses raised in toasts, creating an atmosphere of grandeur. The Goodwin family truly commanded respect. Their influence in politics had
Diana’s anger flared as she continued, “Today’s supposed to be Suzy’s big day, yet you made a grand entrance with Anne by your side. How do you think that makes Suzy feel?”The more Diana thought about it, the angrier she got. She’d wanted to chat with Suzy earlier, but seeing her brother so cozy wi
"Jump, and I’ll let her go…" That sentence echoed in Suzy’s mind over and over. The man sneered when Suzy remained frozen. "What’s the matter? Didn’t you say Diana is like a sister to you? Turns out it’s all talk. When it comes down to it, you’re not willing to sacrifice your life for hers. "
The man’s gaze, eerily similar to Claude’s, was enough to make anyone second-guess. But to Suzy, the situation felt too suspicious.If this man was truly Claude, why go to such lengths to steal the ashes? Everything he had done seemed deliberately designed to make her believe it was Claude. If
Even though she saw him with her own eyes, Suzy still didn’t believe it. "I have to admit, your disguise skills are impressive…" Before she could finish, the man interrupted her with a soft laugh. "Suzy, even after seeing me with your own eyes, you still don’t believe I’m alive? Fine, come closer
The drive took about an hour and a half. When Suzy reached her destination, she got out of the car without hesitation.It was a mountaintop.The biting winter cold was relentless, with the wind howling and scattering Suzy’s hair. This mountain was a place she often came to when her mind was restl
The message from the caller couldn’t have been clearer: if Suzy wanted Diana to live, she would have to trade her own life.The phone wasn’t on speaker, so Dylan couldn’t hear the conversation. Suzy had no intention of telling him what was said, even as he pressed her for answers. "What did they sa
When Suzy received the photo sent by the enemy, a wave of rage surged through her entire body. The image showed Diana tightly bound, surrounded by a group of men with menacing expressions. The sender hadn’t said anything, but their intent was clear. Suzy instantly understood the threat. The th
Dylan's heartfelt confession stirred something in Suzy, but she quickly suppressed it."Now’s not the time for romance!" Suzy pulled her hand out of Dylan's grasp again. "There are so many people counting on us to save their livelihoods. Focus, and stop with the useless chatter!"Dylan nodded. "Got
"Dylan..." Suzy shivered, her skin crawling. "At your age, don’t you think this is terrifying? And where did you even learn this from? "Acting cute works for some people, but not for everyone! When others do it, it’s charming, but when you do it, it’s like... like an old bull stumbling into a cos
As Suzy guessed, the person had indeed turned their attention to Dylan.What she feared the most had finally happened. Now that things had started, there was no point in saying anything more. Even if she tried to distance herself from Dylan at this stage, it likely wouldn’t stop the other party.No