When Maxwell left, it was already starting to get light outside. With the crying last night and Maxwell's commotion this morning, she hadn't slept well at all. But it was already time for her to get up and work, and there was no time for sleep.As a habit, Flora washed off the scent left by Maxwell and got dressed before leaving the bedroom. As she passed the stairs, she unconsciously glanced in the direction of the third floor. She still had a curiosity about the story behind the third floor. Standing there for a few seconds, she pulled her gaze back when Oliver suddenly appeared, startling her.This man is everywhere, sneaky and elusive! Flora determined that he was Oliver by his gentle and cultured appearance, quickly lowering her gaze."Good morning, Young Master Oliver!""Good morning," Oliver responded with a gentle smile as he observed her. "You...seem to have had a rough night?""No... I'm fine," Flora hurriedly replied. She couldn't tell him that she was dragged out of bed by
"What are you muttering about?" Robin couldn't hear clearly and leaned his little head closer to her."Nothing!" Flora shook her head, suddenly worried about what would come next.The Madame? Joshua Smith??Goodness gracious! What kind of family is this, so complicated!Flora turned her head to look outside the restaurant and saw that Nancy was busy with something else. She then began her tactic of extracting information from Robin and asked, "Joshua... Is he the Third Brother you always talk about?"Robin hesitated for a moment and chuckled, "No, Third Brother's name is Richard Smith, Joshua is my cousin." As soon as Joshua was mentioned, Robin became excited and exclaimed, "Cousin Joshua is very nice to me! He often takes me to the amusement park to play, and takes me to eat delicious food, and takes me to...""All right, all right, I know he's good to you," Flora interrupted, not at all interested in hearing him enumerate Joshua's virtues. Joshua was indeed a caring man, she admitt
"Aunt, don't say that. Aren't these things our responsibility?" Oliver comforted with a smile.Mrs. Smith sighed lightly, patting Oliver's hand apologetically, "I feel bad saying this, but the Smith Family is in trouble, and it's not right for you brothers to be affected too. Oliver, you suddenly came back, won't the UK branch be in chaos?""Aunt, don't worry. I have arranged for someone to take care of the UK side. I will go back in a few days, and there won't be any issues." For his aunt, who was closer to him than his mother, Oliver would do anything without hesitation.Ever since their biological parents passed away, it had always been their uncle and aunt who took care of them, providing them with a privileged living environment. This sudden incident had already burdened them with enough self-blame, feeling that they had not taken good care of their uncle's family."Oh, it's all because your uncle fell ill at such an inopportune time, which gave the White Family a chance to make
One of the girls shook her head and replied, "We don't know what happened either. Young Master Joshua was perfectly fine when he came here a few months ago, but today we saw him sitting in a wheelchair." As if suddenly realizing something, she muttered to herself, "No wonder Young Master Joshua hasn't come to chat and drink with Big Young Master and Second Young Master recently...""Flora, what's wrong with you?" Another maid noticed that Flora's complexion was off and asked with concern."It's... nothing." Flora forced a smile and shook her head. "It's nothing, I'm just curious, that's all. Well, you girls should go back to work, I'll go do the laundry." With that, she quickly turned around and retreated towards the laundry room.When Maxwell rushed back, it was already after dinner. Mrs. Smith was drinking coffee in the living room and smiled as she saw him return."Maxwell, you're back!""Yeah, there was some traffic on the way, so I'm late," Maxwell apologized, his gaze falling on
Flora had anticipated this outcome when she came in, although she still didn't know what grudge she had with the Smith Family. But judging from Maxwell's hatred towards her, she knew that there would be no peaceful days ahead!Flora steadied herself, took a deep breath, and fearlessly stared at Mrs. Smith, saying, "Mrs. Smith, I don't know why you hate me so much, or what I have done to betray the Smith Family?" She wanted to know, besides breaking off the engagement, had she done anything outrageous?Joshua glared at her and sneered, "Flora, stop pretending here. If it weren't for you inciting Henry White, would he silently drive the Smith Family Group to ruin?"Flora loved Henry White, and that was something he had known from the very beginning, and it was something he couldn't tolerate the most. To vent his anger and seek revenge on her, he had openly engaged in flirtations with various women to catch her attention!"Henry...?" Flora murmured, then lifted her head to stare at him,
Maxwell gazed at the young girl in his arms, her left cheek swollen and crying like a small kitten. The sound of Flora's desperate and hopeless cries echoed through his mind as she fell asleep. There was a strange feeling in his heart, whether it was sympathy or empathy, he couldn't say. He believed that both were impossible, as he never sympathized or empathized with anyone, especially not his enemy!Nevertheless, he carried her horizontally and walked upstairs, placing her on the cold bed in the bedroom. He stared at her pained sleeping face, the swollen left cheek, and the faint traces of kisses on her neck. Every mark was a manifestation of pain!Maxwell stared at her for a long time before turning to leave. After taking a few steps, he hesitated and turned back. He pulled the nearby blanket and covered her before finally walking away.Even Maxwell personally went to the engine room to raise the temperature. When he returned to the bedroom, he couldn't believe his own actions. Sin
Flora secretly felt relieved that Maxwell Smith did not forcefully occupy her last night. Getting out of bed, she walked into the bathroom, took a shower, changed into clean clothes, and headed towards the door. As she descended the stairs, she happened to run into Mrs. Smith, Joshua, Oliver, and Robin having breakfast.Flora felt extremely uncomfortable standing there. As a maid, she lived in the luxurious rooms on the second floor with the family, which made her feel out of place. But Nancy hadn't arranged a separate room for her, and Maxwell intended for her to stay in that freezing room, so she had no choice but to continue living on the second floor!Joshua looked at the still beautiful Flora with a mocking smirk, no longer the infatuated gaze from over a month ago. He sneered, "Miss White, did you sleep well last night?"Flora knew he was mocking her and had no intention of answering. She greeted them lightly, "Good morning, young masters. Good morning, madam."Mrs. Smith, seein
Flora, whose hair was grabbed by him, endured the pain until her scalp went numb, and forced herself to look at him as she struggled to speak, "I will go and call someone to serve you a bath right away!"It hurt so much! The pain was almost unbearable!"I want you to serve me personally."Joshua poured a bucket of ice water on her face, causing her to be shocked and embarrassed. With one hand entwined in her beautiful hair, his other hand slowly reached for the buttons on his shirt. As his hand passed, each small button fell off one by one, deepening the cold smile on his face!Flora White! His former fiancee was a proud and arrogant woman! Maxwell allowed him to vent his anger, and he wouldn't let go of any chance to humiliate her. But why did he feel like he was the one being humiliated? Even if he took off his clothes, what could he do when he couldn't even stand up?The only advantage was being able to see her panic, her agony. Compared to his broken leg, it was trivial, but it wa
"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