Flora sat quietly at the piano, her fingers dancing on the keys, creating a melody that was neither a complete piece nor a coherent tune. Just like her current state of mind—chaotic and full of sorrow.Every evening, she eagerly awaited the sound of Maxwell's car in the courtyard. However, today, for the first time, she feared hearing that familiar car sound, afraid of encountering Maxwell. Was it guilt?The car sound had echoed more than half an hour ago, but his figure had not appeared. Without needing to think, she knew he had gone to Chiyoko's room. Afraid to face him, yet eagerly anticipating his entrance into this bedroom.Every passing second felt slow and torturous. Her mind kept imagining what they might be doing right now. Would he return to this room? Was he kept there by Chiyoko's tears?Until the door creaked with the sound of a turning handle, Flora's racing mind suddenly stopped. Her ten fingers, which had been bouncing up and down, involuntarily froze in mid-air, and h
"Um... nothing. It means I'm willing to tell you everything about me." But it would take time, added Maxwell in his mind. Some things, he couldn't reveal to Flora and others just yet; it wasn't the right time."Are you really willing to tell me about your past?" Flora asked in astonishment. When did he become so good to her? In her mind, Maxwell's past referred to his romantic involvement with Chiyoko!"Yeah." Maxwell nodded and was about to continue when Flora interrupted him. She placed her hand on his lips, gazing at him. "Maybe you shouldn't say it. I can do without knowing. After all, everyone has their secrets."A bitter smile appeared on Maxwell's face as he removed her hand from his lips. "This isn't a secret." Everyone in the Smith Family knew, as did the Yota Gang. The only one who didn't was Flora!"Well, maybe I'm the only one who thinks it's a secret." Flora self-mockingly smiled.Maxwell lowered his head, kissing away the bitterness on her face. Moving his lips close to
Flora was slightly stunned and quickly turned her head to look at the front yard, where Maxwell was casually walking towards them with an easygoing stride. Smiling gently at the maids, he looked towards her at this moment.Flora quickly averted her gaze, afraid to let her eyes linger too long on his captivating gaze, as if she feared she would be captivated by that enchanting smile.Maxwell smiled as he approached them, and Flora nervously laughed, calling him like the other maids, "Big Young Master, good afternoon." In front of others, she always addressed him as Big Young Master."Big Brother." Richard greeted and lifted his leg to kick a chair over, gesturing for him to sit.Instead of sitting on the chair, Maxwell walked to Flora's side, lightly caressing her shoulder with his right hand. Seriously addressing Richard, he said, "Today, I had Darren find a suitable position for you at the company. You can start working tomorrow.""No way! Big Brother, are you kidding me?" Richard op
Flora felt a dizzy spell coming over her. Countless figures seemed to be swaying in front of her, Mrs. Smith's, Nancy's, and numerous voices shouting Chiyoko's name, all in panic!Downstairs, Chiyoko lay in a pool of blood, her body twitching involuntarily due to the pain. Her disheveled hair scattered across her agonized face. She hadn't expected things to turn out like this; tears and blood mixed, flowing onto the floor.Shouldn't it be Flora who fell, bleeding? Chiyoko looked at Maxwell, who was quickly running towards them, struggling to move her lips, and said in a trembling voice, "My child, Maxwell, save our child.""Chiyoko, how are you?" Maxwell embraced her, anxiously assessing her condition."Go call a doctor!" Mrs. Smith cried out loudly, her hands frozen in the air, wanting to hold Chiyoko's hand but afraid of causing her pain. She was horrified by the gruesome scene unfolding before her, tears streaming down her face.Chiyoko grasped Maxwell's hand, gazing at his handsom
"Big Brother, where did you take Flora?" Richard asked cautiously at the dining table.Maxwell had no intention of answering his question, but Mrs. Smith, on the side, spoke up, slightly displeased, and reprimanded, "Richard, don't mention that woman's name in front of your Big Brother and sister-in-law.""Oh," Richard replied, lowering his head to continue eating, not daring to ask any more questions.Chiyoko, on the side, sneakily glanced at Maxwell. She wanted to know what he had done to Flora and if he had truly decided to ignore her this time.It seemed that the injuries this time were quite worthwhile. Chiyoko secretly rejoiced in her heart as she lowered her head. She fantasized about the beautiful future with Maxwell. Hadn't her days of suffering come to an end?"Mom, Flora is Big Brother's sweetheart. If you talk about her like that, Big Brother won't be happy," Joshua glanced at Maxwell with a mocking tone, full of sarcasm. His hatred for Maxwell had evolved from admiration
As the first tear fell on the piano keys, the bedroom door was pushed open. Flora quickly lowered her head, using the back of her hand to wipe away the tears. She could guess that the person entering was Oliver, and she couldn't let him see her crying, worrying him.However, the more she tried to hold back her tears, the more uncontrollable they became. Tears flowed continuously from her eyes, dropping like broken beads onto the piano keys and the carpet."Flora, what's wrong with you?" Oliver quickly walked to her, lifted her tear-streaked face, and asked. Then, he used his fingertips to wipe away the tears that could never be completely erased. Why she was crying, he knew without asking. He just hoped she would confide in him, speak out about her unhappiness, and maybe alleviate a bit of the pain."Second Young Master, I know I shouldn't think about him, but I can't help it," Flora stared at Oliver with teary eyes, sobbing softly. Should she blame herself for being so weak? She felt
"I don't want to! I won't listen!" Flora desperately shook her head and shouted. She didn't want any reasons; deception was deception, regardless of the excuse. Everything was fake!Oliver Smith? There was no Oliver in the first place! It made her live in daily guilt, made her feel she owed Oliver so much, that he gave too much while she gave too little.Even moments ago, she was trying to distance herself from him, feeling remorseful for that kiss, and now she found out he was actually Maxwell, and everything was a hoax.She cried, collapsing in Kevin's arms, sobbing, "Maxwell! Do you find it amusing to see me act like a fool every day? Laughing in your heart every day? You're a perverted lunatic!""No, why would I think of you as a fool? I played Oliver to take care of you more conveniently because Maxwell was away on a business trip, and everyone knew he was away..."Kevin glared at Maxwell and said coldly, "Do you think locking Flora in a golden cage will protect you from the Yota
The moon gradually disappeared, and the cycle of a day was completed. The morning air was fresh and pleasant.Outside the Davis family gate, Maxwell had been standing for a night, but he showed no intention of leaving.Without seeing Flora and explaining things properly to her, he had no intention of going back. The morning dew fell on him, and his golden hair even felt a bit damp. His legs were already numb—the consequence of standing all night.Kevin, waking up from his slumber, stretched lazily, pulled back a corner of the curtain, and looked toward the large iron gate not far away. Considering he still had a bit of sincerity, he was surprised to see Maxwell still there. With such good air, he might as well stand for another hour.Thinking this in his mind, a scornful smile appeared on his lips as he walked towards the adjacent bedroom. Flora's door was tightly closed; she was probably still sleeping. He decided to have breakfast downstairs first.As Kevin sat at the dining table,
"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