It was close to midnight, and the party was still bustling as Henry wandered through the crowd involuntarily. His heart was being drawn by something strange as if searching for something.Yes, he was searching, searching for the woman who vaguely resembled Flora. Just moments ago, when he finished chatting with Mrs. Black, the two individuals who were passionately kissing each other mysteriously disappeared when he turned back around.Even though he kept reminding himself that it couldn't be Flora, he couldn't help but become more observant of his surroundings, even beginning to search desperately. The longing for Flora compelled him to make these crazy actions time and time again.Unfortunately, until the end of the event, he didn't see that light blue figure again. Henry closed his eyes with a sense of disappointment. Unwilling to accept defeat, he walked to the registration booth near the entrance and quietly exchanged his check for the registration list of the day. Carefully brows
"Shameless!" Flora scornfully cursed, then stared at him, "I need clothes!"Now, only he could give her clothes, only he could help her leave this place. Although she didn't want to beg him, she had no choice, she couldn't just walk out naked, right?"You need clothes?" Maxwell raised an eyebrow at her.Flora felt a little apprehensive, not understanding his intentions. Couldn't this rotten man just act like a normal person? He always made her feel uneasy. She nodded, staring at him intently."Fine, but I want you to admit that you are mine, now and in the future!" Maxwell smiled and blew air on her face, while one hand slipped into the bedsheets and began teasing her chest.A rush of heat instantly surged between them. Flora took a deep breath, resisting the trembling in her heart. She wriggled in his embrace, trying to avoid his clutches. But to admit that she belonged to him? She didn't want to!Maxwell removed his hand from her chest, not because she was trying so hard to evade, b
When Flora returned to the hotel, it had been thirty minutes past her work hours. The moment she stepped into the hotel, she felt countless pairs of eyes watching her. People began whispering and discussing.Occasionally, Flora could hear a few sentences like,"Is she really Kevin's mistress?""I don't know, maybe she is!"She couldn't believe how quickly the news had spread overnight. Oh my god! What should she do? Feeling the disdainful gazes, Flora quickened her pace.After changing into her uniform in the office, she hesitated whether she should go to Kevin's room. It had been such a long time, she probably didn't need to report to him, right? He probably didn't have the time either.It would be great if she could avoid going. If she didn't have any more contact with him in the future, there wouldn't be so many rumors. Even though they say the innocent is innocent, it still hurts in her heart. Now everyone sees her as Kevin's mistress. Oh, no!It was all because of that despicable
Lost in thought, the phone on the desk suddenly rang, and Kevin instinctively pressed the speakerphone button and asked casually, "What's the matter?" His face regained the seriousness of work, and meticulousness.A sweet female voice came from the other end of the phone, "Mr. Kevin, Mrs. Davis wants you to come home tonight.""Understood," Kevin replied, then hung up the phone.Mrs. Davis was looking for him? It was probably to introduce a bunch of flashy women for him to choose from, urging him to get married. Suddenly, Flora's image flashed through his mind. Why couldn't there be more unique women like her in this world?Other women were always trying to stick to him, especially aiming for Mrs. Davis first. Only she would avoid him like the plague every time she saw him.Although aware of Mrs. Davis's intentions, Kevin still went back as instructed. Due to the private residence of the Davis family being located on the outskirts, it took an hour to drive home.As he drove the car in
Seeing Kevin in such a tortured state, Mrs. Davis couldn't help but scold, "Look at you, so miserable. It's just letting you get to know Betsy better. If you think she's nice, then have a good relationship with her.""Mom..." Kevin couldn't stand it and exclaimed, "Didn't I tell you? Don't worry about these things. Fate is not something you can force. Let me find it on my own.""Letting you find it on your own? I've been hearing you say this for a while now, and you still haven't found a girlfriend!" Mrs. Davis glared at him with dissatisfaction, paused for a moment, and continued, "If you don't get to know them, how do you know if you don't like them? Fate is something you need to take control of yourself and also let others play a role. Stop always disregarding it.""Mom, I understand. I'll pay attention." Kevin nodded, answering as efficiently as always.Mrs. Davis naturally knew that he was just trying to appease her, so continued, "Remember to come back early tomorrow night for d
"Oh, where is she? I'll take a taxi right away," said Flora, not expecting that the girl would be with Mark. This was Chloe's habit, she was determined not to let men accompany her home, no matter how drunk she was!"At the Lulu Bar near the company, Room 303.""Okay, you wait there, I'll go right now," Flora said, quickly hanging up the phone. Turning to Linda, she said, "You can go to sleep, I'll go and bring that girl back.""I'll go with you," Linda sat up from the bed, rubbing her eyes.Flora shook her head indifferently, "No need, I can go by myself, it's not very far.""You're pregnant now, your status is different, for safety's sake, let me accompany you," Linda said while changing clothes.Flora didn't insist anymore, and so after changing clothes, the two of them quietly slipped out of the house without disturbing Auntie Grace.In the study of the Smith Family mansion, Maxwell stared at the softly creaking door with a frown. It was the woman he didn't want to see again! Just
Sitting in the taxi, Linda occasionally looked back and tugged Flora's sleeve, whispering, "Hey, Flora, I feel like someone is following us."Flora turned her head after hearing her words and glanced at the cars behind them, laughing playfully, "No way, you're just overthinking, aren't you still half asleep?"Ignoring her teasing, Linda said, "I saw that black car when we left the village earlier, and it's still there now."The driver in front suddenly chuckled, "It's normal to have someone following when you're beautiful. Let me help you get rid of them." As he spoke, he stepped on the gas pedal, maneuvering the car out of the traffic and forcefully merging into another lane.The car following behind didn't expect the sudden maneuver from the driver and drove past them.Seeing this, Linda clapped her hands and exclaimed, "Well, Mr. Driver, you're amazing! You got rid of them in an instant.""Of course, do you know how many years I've been driving a taxi?" The driver was delighted by
Flora was thrown back onto the soft seat by the force of inertia. The man's body was covered in a sea of red, spreading towards her feet. Screams instantly overflowed from her mouth, breaking through the night sky, and echoing in this silent suburb.Flora was stunned. The sound of the bullet shattering the glass reverberated in her mind, while the overwhelming red liquid stimulated her vision. She suddenly felt her chest being crushed, unable to catch her breath, and she leaned over the seat, dry heaving.After several seconds of silence, the car door was suddenly pulled open, and a flat voice sounded above her head, "Get out!"This voice... Flora trembled in fear, looked up, and saw Maxwell's cruel and handsome face amidst the darkness. He was dressed in all black, with nothing in his hands, yet he easily took the lives of two people.Flora's body involuntarily shrunk inward, as if afraid that the next one to fall in a pool of blood would be herself. This kind of death was terrifying
"Who are you exactly?" Flor asked in a stern tone once again, half of her body forced to lie on his legs, no longer struggling or resisting, because she knew it would be futile. Deep down, she was reluctant to let go of his body!"I am your lover, your husband," Maxwell whispered in her ear, holding her body close again and assessing her rapidly changing expression. There was excitement in his heart as he said those words, and he reached out to tidy her clothes."It's not possible..." Flora shook her head in horror and said, "My husband is Henry!"Maxwell glared at her angrily and asked, "I was just about to ask you, how did you become Henry's wife?" The hand that was once caressing her tightened its grip, causing Flora to wince in pain. She furrowed her brows tightly, enduring the pain he inflicted on her."I..." Flora tried to speak, but Maxwell interrupted her, his voice icy as he said, "What has Henry done to you? Tell me!"Flora stared at him, anxious and bewildered, shaking her
In the President's office of the Smith Family Group, Joshua cautiously presented his work report to Maxwell. Ever since Flora died, he no longer dared to be negligent in his work or treat Maxwell with a disdainful attitude out of guilt.He had even quickly married to prove that he had long given up any fantasies about Flora and never had any intention of competing with Maxwell for her.Maxwell quickly skimmed through the report and handed it back to him calmly, saying, "From now on, you can make your own decisions regarding these projects. You don't have to ask me anymore.""Oh... alright." Joshua nodded obediently, clutching the report, and hurriedly walked towards the door. Meeting Maxwell had become a mental torment for him since two years ago. He was afraid, so he always wanted to escape!After Joshua left, Maxwell packed up and prepared to go home. His gaze involuntarily fell on Flora's photo on his desk. He couldn't bear to look away for a long time. Now, going home was no longe
Two years later.It was spring, the season when flowers bloomed. Inside a luxurious mansion, roses were blooming beautifully. Pink petals fluttered, decorating the green grass.Two children, who looked almost identical and like angels, were laughing and playing on the grass, chasing each other in the sea of pink flowers.They appeared to be about two years old, with blinking big eyes and fair skin. The most enchanting feature was their sparkling eyes. The only difference between their little faces was that the boy had a touch of masculinity, while the girl exuded a sweet charm.A nanny stood nearby, carefully watching over them, not daring to look away for a moment, afraid that the two little angels might fall or collide. From the nanny's expression, one could tell that these little angels were of high status.At that moment, the sound of a car approaching could be heard from the entrance. Soon after, a silver car slowly drove into the yard and stopped in front of the main house. The
The sun rose as usual, and after a night of turmoil, the Smith Family mansion remained engulfed in a somber atmosphere. Maxwell sat on the bed, eyes wide open, unable to sleep. With Mrs. Smith's consent, Darren gave him a sleeping pill.This tactic proved effective; Maxwell soon fell asleep, entering a deep slumber until the sunset.Upon waking, Maxwell's gaze was sharp. His first command to Darren was, "Go and bring Flora back."Darren thought he might be delirious from sleep, cautiously saying, "Big Young Master, Miss Flora... she's already...""Even if she's dead, bring her back!" Maxwell roared, abruptly sitting up from the bed. The sudden burst of anger startled everyone present!Even in death, he wanted Flora back by his side. They had promised not to part in this lifetime, yet she left him just days after making that promise. She was his wife, forever!"Maxwell..." Mrs. Smith comforted him by patting his shoulder. "The dead cannot come back to life; don't be like this. Flora is
Maxwell's expression froze, and his anger erupted instantly from within him. He shouted, "What did you say? Say it again if you dare!" Flora was dead? Who dared to say that she was dead? Who dared to let her die?Everyone knew that his shout, his anger, was just an attempt to avoid and mask the truth. What's the use of refusing to admit it? Flora wouldn't come back to life because of this, she wouldn't return to his side because of this!"Big Young Master, this is the truth. Miss Flora was killed by Chiyoko Tokugawa!" Darren reiterated this painful fact, restraining the danger of being beaten up by Maxwell. When he received this news, he was also shocked and immediately came to personally inform Maxwell instead of telling him over the phone. He was afraid that Maxwell might do something irrational and harmful!"It's impossible! Chiyoko doesn't have the guts!" Maxwell shook his head and spoke coldly. His body was already trembling so much that he couldn't stand steadily, leaning agains
Joshua's legs gave way, and his strong body fell to the ground. It took him a while before he struggled to prop himself up and stumbled into the room where Flora was.On the makeshift operating table, he saw Flora lying quietly on the bed, covered in a thin white silk sheet. Her once prominent belly was now flat."Flora!" Joshua's mind went blank as he rushed forward, frantically examining Flora, who lay peacefully on the bed. Was she dead? What had he done? He had caused harm to Flora! Even if he hated her, he had never thought of using such a cruel method to harm her!Trembling, he lifted the thin sheet covering Flora. She was dressed in a set of bright white silk pajamas, stained with traces of blood. Her face had turned deathly pale, and her hands were alternately placed on her flat stomach.Overwhelmed with shock, Joshua fainted. In his last moments of consciousness, he thought about how Maxwell would punish him. Flora might never forgive her even in the afterlife!Philip immedia
Flora stared at Joshua, who unexpectedly appeared in her bedroom. Startled, she took a step back and braced herself against the desk, barely keeping her trembling body steady. She lamely asked, "What did you say?"Joshua anxiously repeated, "Big Brother has been captured by the Yota Gang. He's now being held in a villa in City W. Chiyoko said she wants to see you, otherwise..." Joshua couldn't continue speaking and instead let silence take over. He lowered his head slightly, hiding his emotions beneath his eyelids."It's impossible! Maxwell called me just two hours ago!" Flora screamed, her eyes red and her body trembling slightly. It was unclear whether she was angry or devastated. She stared fixedly at Joshua with wide eyes, as if he was lying, intentionally deceiving her. How could Maxwell, who was so cautious, fall into someone else's hands so easily? She didn't believe it!Joshua urgently pressed his finger against her lips and said, "Flora, please don't be so loud. If my mom hea
Chiyoko stood at the entrance of the Smith Family Group building, looking up at the luxurious structure in front of her. In the end, she couldn't control her actions and walked into the lobby.The receptionist stood up and politely smiled at her, saying, "Hello, miss. How can I assist you?" Although her tone was polite, her gaze couldn't help but wander over Chiyoko's body.Having adapted to this mixture of surprise and contempt over the past two days, Chiyoko was no longer as sensitive. She lifted her golden-framed glasses and calmly said, "Could you please find Maxwell for me?"The receptionist lowered her head apologetically and said, "I'm sorry, Miss Chiyoko. Mr. Maxwell has instructed that due to your recent high-profile appearances, to avoid any scandals, he is unable to meet with you in the short term."The receptionist's words were polite, but the disdain in her tone was hard to conceal. Chiyoko could naturally sense it, causing her anger to flare up. She couldn't believe that
Flora, startled, instinctively asked, "Who is it?" As soon as she saw a couple naked on the screen, she quickly closed the laptop, without closely examining who it was. Now, after Kevin mentioned it, she was really curious."Just see for yourself," Kevin chuckled.Flora opened the laptop again, continuing to watch the embarrassing scene that made her blush. When she saw the figures clearly, her face was covered with a look of shock.Rubbing her eyes vigorously, yes, it was indeed Chiyoko and Philip! It was them? Flora asked in astonishment, looking at the silent phone, "How do you have... um... this kind of video with them?""It's everywhere on the internet now. I just randomly downloaded it from a website, and the first thing I thought of was to show it to you. Aren't I so considerate?" Kevin proudly invited attention.Flora slapped her flushed and heated face with her hand, unkindly saying, "Although it is indeed surprising, you didn't have to think of showing it to me first.""It's