In just twenty minutes, the clothes arrived. They were high-end international brands. Flora happily put them on. The dress fit her well and looked beautiful. What made her even happier was that there was no trace of Miss Chiyoko's presence on the clothes, so she didn't feel awkward."Have you seen enough? If you have, let's go out for breakfast." Maxwell urged her.Breakfast? Flora was indeed hungry, but she still timidly asked with an empty stomach, "You killed someone yesterday and now you're flaunting it everywhere. Isn't that a bad idea? If caught, it's a capital offense!""If you have the leisure to worry about that, you should worry more about yourself. Don't wander around like you did last night at such a late hour." Maxwell sneered, then took the car keys and walked towards the door. After a few steps, he turned back and stared at her, saying, "Also, I advise you to forget about what happened last night and never mention I killed someone.""Oh." Flora covered her mouth, "Loose
"Flora, what's wrong with you? Why are you staring blankly?" Auntie Grace looked at Flora who was lost in thought, and then took the newspaper from her hands, saying, "Forget it, you're pregnant. It's better not to look at such cruel images. It affects your mood."Flora stared at her empty hands and let out another bitter smile. Cruel images? Heaven knows she saw the crime scene last night. She even witnessed those two people lying in a pool of blood, their blood staining her clothes!Flora shivered for no reason, shook her head, and decided not to think about the events of yesterday. Maxwell was right; she should forget about it. Changing the subject, she asked, "Auntie, what about Chloe? Did she tire you out last night?""She was so drunk, it's strange if she didn't exhaust me. Thankfully Linda helped take care of her. It's really beyond my control when a girl like her gets drunk like this. "Flora smiled and comforted her, "Auntie, Chloe doesn't behave like this all the time. It's
Chiyoko left the hotel and checked the time. Maxwell should be getting off work soon, so she planned to get to the Smith Family Mansion before he got home. At the very least, she couldn't let him know that she had been out, especially if she had met with someone from the Yota Gang!Back at the Smith Family Mansion, Chiyoko stayed anxiously until late, only hearing Maxwell's car pull into the yard. Then she heard footsteps coming up the stairs. Seizing the opportunity, she rushed into his room as he entered, embracing him from behind.Maxwell was startled, and he lowered his head to see the small, pure white hand tightly gripping his waist. Expressionless, he said, "Chiyoko Tokugawa, if you insist on staying at the Smith Family Mansion, please try your best to not appear in front of me!""Maxwell..." Chiyoko completely ignored his warning and pressed her face against his back, her voice choked with sadness. "Maxwell, you're finally back. I'm so glad you're okay!"Maxwell pulled her han
When Flora finished work, she noticed Chloe sitting in front of the computer, browsing something with a smile on her face. Instinctively, Flora quietly approached her from behind and discovered that she was looking at the latest photos on the blog."So, you went on vacation to City A last week, instead of visiting a patient!" Flora looked at the scenic views of City A displayed on the computer screen, as well as Chloe's cheerful smile, and couldn't help but taunt her.Chloe was startled and turned around to glare at her, "Hey, you scared me to death!"Flora ignored her anger and chuckled, "So, you and Mr. Mark are finally together, huh? Ahaha, the world now has one more mistress...""Shut up!" Chloe snapped, disliking the term "mistress" and explained in frustration, "Who said we're together? Who said I wasn't there for the patient? I just happened to take a few photos of the nice scenery while I was there. If I were as cheap as some other women, I would have acted like it a long time
"Hey! Where are you taking me?" Flora, who was forcefully pushed into the car, angrily shouted.Kevin climbed into the driver's seat from the other side and chuckled, "Didn't you say you didn't care? There's a dinner party, come with me!""You—!" Flora angrily glanced at the employees who were looking over here from outside the car as they headed towards the hotel. Then she turned her head and stared at Kevin, shouting, "How can I not care when I've been spread like this!?""The innocent have nothing to fear. What are you afraid of?" Kevin shrugged nonchalantly."In this situation, even the innocent become guilty! Are you happy to have caused all this trouble for me?!" Flora's eyes teared up in anger. When everyone thought they were in a questionable relationship, he still wanted to take her out for dinner? He was intentionally making things difficult for her!Seeing her eyes welling up with tears, Kevin leaned in and gently wiped away a stray tear with his hand. His voice suddenly so
Kevin saw the situation and took the remaining half cup of alcohol from her hand, saying to everyone, "Let me drink on her behalf.""Alright! Since you, as her boss, are being such a gentleman, then go ahead and drink on her behalf," the crowd cheered.Flora sat down on the chair, feeling weak, and gratefully looked at Kevin. Under the dim lights, he calmly finished the drink in her cup.After finishing the drink, everyone took their seats.Kevin leaned towards her ear and smiled as he explained, "They are friends of mine from when I used to race cars together in Germany. They happened to come back to W City these days for a race. The ladies next to them are their girlfriends or wives.""Oh, I see," Flora responded somewhat dazedly. To be honest, she wasn't interested in these people. Perhaps it was because they were all strangers. However, seeing how happy they were, she couldn't help but feel envious. Friendship was worth more than love!"You haven't eaten yet, have some food first,
Flora nodded, staring at him nervously, waiting for his response.Kevin, besides being surprised, had no idea how to respond, or how he could respond. After a long moment, he asked numbly, "Is it Maxwell's?"Was that even a question? Kevin chuckled self-mockingly. Who else could it be besides him?With Flora's nod, he felt a coldness fill his heart instantly. It was an indescribable feeling - his emotions for Flora weren't deep enough to make him collapse because of this, but it still made his heart ache. Was it jealousy? Jealousy that Maxwell had finally managed to win her over? Perhaps!"Are you planning to keep it?" Kevin's warm palm hovered over her abdomen, and suddenly, he had the urge to crush that tiny life. Without it, this woman wouldn't know whose hands she would end up in!"Yes," Flora nodded.She had long accepted reality. She had to keep it because it was her flesh and blood, her only family in this world. Who could bear to snuff out their own family?"Today, I just real
Chiyoko's words made Maxwell shudder. Was he overreacting? Was he losing control? He realized that his reaction had been too extreme. Flora wasn't his fiancée, so why did he get so enraged? It was simply because she was with Kevin! It was as simple as that.But what if Flora was with another man? Would he not be so furious? Shaking his head, Maxwell didn't want to entertain that thought. He squeezed Chiyoko, who had settled into his embrace. His hand gripped her slender waist firmly.Chiyoko could feel her cold sweat breaking out again. He was always like this, only concerned with venting his own emotions, never able to feel other people's pain. Her hands wrapped around his neck, and she murmured, "Oh, Maxwell..."Maxwell's arm tightened, pulling her tightly into his embrace, while his other hand held her delicate chin. His icy gaze pierced directly into her eyes as he coldly said, "Are you so eager to sleep with me? Hm? Can't you live without a man?" Women! More despicable than men!
"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