Caleb Smith didn't quite understand. Did Nash fall ill? He had a medical examination not long ago, and his health seemed normal. But if there were any issues, it could only be...As Caleb entered the office, his gaze immediately fixed on Nash's trousers. Sensing his strange expression, Nash frowned, "I asked you to check on Nina's health. Why are you staring at me?"Caleb quickly averted his gaze, awkwardly smiling. "Nothing, I just met her at the elevator, and she seemed quite upset.""She'll come back," Nash remarked."Did you two have a quarrel?""It's normal for women to get upset."Caleb hesitated to speak further and chose to sit on the nearby sofa instead.Seeing Caleb's reluctance to leave, Nash said, "Since she's gone, you can leave too. I don't need you here.""I've just arrived. Can't we catch up as friends?"Caleb, after some consideration, chuckled, "Nina has her reasons for being upset. It's normal for couples to have some problems. Once those are resolved, the r
Nina glanced back and replied, "Packing my bags.""Where are you going?""Home," Nina said."Isn't this your home?" Nash's tone grew noticeably colder.Nina's heart stung at his words, but she looked up at him and said, "Do you really think this place belongs to me? I'm just making room for you all."Suddenly, Nash grabbed her hand, halting her packing. His voice turned cold as he said, "How much longer are you going to keep this up?"Nina dared not look up, fearing she might appear vulnerable and start crying. It was the first time she had pushed him away so forcefully. "I'm not causing a scene, I'm serious. Nash, please let go. I need to pack."Her persistence in wanting a divorce weighed heavily on Nash's face. With a loud "bang," the door closed.Hearing the noise, Nina looked up, only to hear Nash's low voice asking, "What's the reason behind your desire to leave?"Nina remained silent.Nash leaned in closer, his tone accusatory, "Do you think I'm not capable? Do you nee
His body was warm, carrying a strong scent of alcohol, his hot breath lingering by her ear. He's been drinking?"Nash," Nina called out. But Nash wrapped his arms around her waist, burying his head in her hair, and said in a low voice, "Don't move, let me hold you for a while." Now Nina didn't move. She didn't quite understand why he drank so much.Under the covers, Nina lay for a long time, her body almost stiff, wondering when he would get up. But he showed no intention of getting up, just lingering on her, greedy. He wouldn't mistake her for Miranda again, would he?Nina called out again, "Nash..." "I just want to lie like this for a while, Nina." Hearing this, Nina fell silent again. The fact that he called her name meant he didn't see her as another woman. She rarely saw him in this state, feeling a bit at a loss.But her heart softened, fearing he would fall asleep like this, fearing he would catch a cold. She nudged him, "Don't sleep like this. Either take a bath or cove
The woman was the editor-in-chief of a certain magazine: "I've only heard about your boyfriend, but never seen him. It's quite intriguing."Miranda casually adjusted her hair and said tactfully, "I don't like him appearing in public, so I never let him accompany me to events. But when we get married one day, I'll be sure to invite you.""Keeping it mysterious, huh? Well, then I'll look forward to it."The editor-in-chief turned to see Nina nearby, nodding politely to her. "Nina, nice to see you again."Nina also recognized her; they had met before when she wanted to interview Nash. It was through this connection that she succeeded to interview him.She responded lightly, "Hi, Cally.""Do you two know each other?" Cally looked at both of them.Miranda said, "We do, but we're not particularly close."She deliberately distanced herself from Nina.Nina followed her lead, saying, "When Miranda returned to the country, the headlines about her fiancé were so big that Cally got curiou
Miranda's face immediately flushed, she released her hands covering her face, tears streaming down again, presenting a pitiful and adorable appearance. She indeed belonged in front of the screen, playing the victim role convincingly. Had it not been for her fierce demeanor just now, Nina might have believed her pitiful act."Show some respect!" Nina's tone carried a hint of seriousness.Miranda cried with tear-streaked cheeks, speaking softly, "Nina, I also have dignity. How could you treat me like this? I didn't snatch your man, please don't misunderstand me..." "Nina!" Nash's voice came from nearby. Nina was shocked, how could he be here?Then she realized, this might be a play directed by Miranda. Looking over, Nash had a stern face, his eyes sharp, as if she had committed some grave mistake. Nash strode over and forcefully pulled the weak and helpless Miranda from Nina's side into his arms. The force was strong, Nina staggered back a few steps from the inertia."Nash," Mi
Miranda fell silent for a moment. Nina was still at the event when she received a call from Nash, which was quite unexpected. She thought he might be planning a romantic rendezvous with Miranda and simply didn't have the time to bother with her.Nina composed herself as if nothing had happened: "Over at the art exhibition." Nash said, "After it's over, come back to the office with me." This meant he wasn't planning to give her a break but rather expected her to go back to work. Nina had no choice but to agree. After hanging up the phone, Nash turned back and noticed Miranda was still beside him. "What did you just say?" Miranda had hoped for an opportunity to be alone with him, but hearing their conversation, she realized there might not be a chance. She withdrew her hand. "I'll go rest now, see you tomorrow.""Alright," Nash replied. Miranda was still not satisfied. "Do you have time tomorrow evening?" "We'll see." "If you're free tomorrow evening, I'd like to invite y
The man stood with his hands in his pockets, his gentle gaze fixed on Nina for a while before he said, "Iâm Scott Lucas. Nina, we were in the same class in elementary and middle school."Nina's mind wandered for a while. In her memory, Scott was completely different. He used to be a chubby kid, always sitting quietly at the back of the class every semester, hardly noticed by anyone. She didn't have much interaction with him. With her consistently excellent academic performance, she served as the class monitor, and at most only exchanged a few words with him during homework assignments.She never expected such a transformation; he had become so good-looking. "Scott?" Nina's lips curled slightly. "You've changed so much. I almost didn't recognize you.""Yeah, I've changed a lot. It's normal that you didn't recognize me," Scott's deep eyes stared at her. "Many classmates don't recognize me anymore, but I recognize you."Nina was happy to see her old classmate. After starting work, s
Nina saw that Scott was nearby and feared he might overhear, which would be very awkward. She asked Yvonne not to say anything more to avoid any embarrassment.Yvonne had no choice but to listen to her and remained silent. After exchanging pleasantries with others, Scott returned to Nina's side.Yvonne called out, "Mr. Lucas, what a rare guest!"Scott replied, "Miss Turner's exhibition was very successful, undoubtedly leaving a significant impact.""My refined tastes of literati can't compare to Mr. Lucas's," Yvonne nudged Nina, "I just found out you two are old classmates. How about you accompany Nina? She has to return to the company this afternoon."Suddenly pushed forward by Yvonne, Nina felt a bit flustered. Before she could say anything, Scott immediately said, "Sure, I'm free. I can escort her."Yvonne winked at Nina and politely said, "Thank you for your trouble."She pushed Nina towards Scott, "Old classmates should catch up. You two take your time. I won't accompany yo
Ben did not reply and left without looking back. True to his word, he wasnât going to see Jamie or Winnie. Instead, he arranged to meet Nash and the others at the most exclusive club in the city. However, when Ben arrived, Nash was busy on a call, Quincy was glued to his phone, and Hunter and Caleb were drinking quietly. Ben, already agitated, couldnât hide his irritation. âYou two, itâs rare we get together, and this is how you spend your time? Do you ever get tired of it?âHe took a sip of his own drink, frustration bubbling as thoughts of Jamie occupied his mind. Quincy, sprawled casually on the couch, grinned. âTired? Never. You donât know what youâre missing. Itâs pure bliss.â âI used to think love and relationships were just a burden,â Quincy continued, his expression turning soft. âBut now Iâve realized, thereâs nothing better in this world.â Since reconnecting with Lydia, Quincyâs perspective on life had shifted entirely. Traveling the world hand-in-hand with
Benâs lips pressed into a thin line. He didnât know how to describe what he was feeling at that moment. The Jamie he knew was someone who could easily abandon their relationship for money. He had even done a paternity test on Jamieâs child, confirming there was no biological connection between them. Now, she had gone to such lengths for him. Was this her conscience finally surfacing? Ben didnât want to dwell on it. âYour grandmother is innocent. Donât worry, Iâll take care of her situation,â he said. âThank you.â Caden lowered his head in gratitude. Ben nodded slightly and walked past him without another word. âŠâŠAfter leaving, Ben returned home to find Mrs. Lucas waiting for him, ready to perform a series of superstitious gestures to "clear away bad energy." He went along with her routine without protest. Once she was finished, he got into his car. âWho did you reach out to that managed to get me released so quickly?â Ben asked, recalling Cadenâs earlier
It was a battle between good and evil.âCharlie is already sick, and your sister never thinks about you. So why should you care about her? Besides, people who donât look out for themselves are doomed to fail!âEvil began to chip away at her reason.Justice pushed back. âNo, heâs just a child.âBut evil whispered again. âWinnie, if you donât take steps to protect yourself, do you want to see your own child disappear?âWinnie couldnât bear the thought of losing her child. Over the years, she had worked hard and sacrificed so much, yet Jamie had never acknowledged her efforts. Instead, Jamie had gotten entangled with Ben, even on the day of her engagement party. Ben was her fiancĂ©, and her child was Benâs child! Yes, only her child had the right to call Ben âDaddy.â This thought filled Winnieâs eyes with an icy determination.âŠâŠMeanwhile, with the recording as evidence, the prosecutorâs office and the police launched an investigation into Cadenâs actions. The invest
Mrs. Lucas showed no sympathy as she watched Jamie break down in tears. Her only concern was securing the recording to help clear Benâs name.But Jamieâs emotional state made Mrs. Lucas suspicious. âWhy does everything line up so perfectly?â she questioned.Jamie raised her hand as if swearing an oath. âI ran into Caden while working a part-time job, and the recording was pure luck. Mrs. Lucas, Iâd never joke about my own sonâs safety.âJamieâs firm tone, coupled with her tear-streaked face, carried an air of desperation. As a woman and a mother herself, Mrs. Lucas could read Jamieâs emotions clearly. But deep inside, a new thought began to form. If Jamieâs child were gone, it would break Jamie completely. If she were to lose her mind or even die from the grief, how could Ben possibly continue to hold on to any lingering feelings for her?Mrs. Lucasâs resolve hardened as an idea took root.âGive me the recording,â she said, her tone steady. âIâll make sure something is done t
âYou donât need to give me anything. Just donât hurt my family. Thatâs my only request,â Caden said firmly.The masked man let out a low chuckle. âSomeone who doesnât love money or power? How rare.âCadenâs expression remained impassive. âJust promise me this, and from now on, donât come looking for me. I wonât help you with anything again.âThe masked man clearly had no intention of letting Caden off so easily.In the next moment, he slid a list across the table. âGet these people released for me, or Iâll expose how you framed a top lawyer. What do you think? Will the public forgive you? Will the government?âJamie, recording everything from the side, was satisfied with what she had captured. She turned to leave quietly, but before she could slip out, Caden spotted her.âJamie? What are you doing here?âThe masked manâs gaze turned icy.Jamie reacted quickly and bolted for the door, running as fast as she could.She didnât know how she had ended up in the middle of Cadenâs de
After speaking, Winnie ran off. Jamie didnât chase her. She understood that Winnie couldnât accept this, and if their roles were reversed, neither could she. Right now, she had to find Mrs. Lucas. She flagged down a taxi and directed it to the Lucas family estate. It was her second time coming here. The first time had been by Mrs. Lucasâs invitation, a meeting designed to show her the opulence of the Lucas family estate and to offer her a million to leave Ben. Jamie had sworn then that she would never set foot there again. But today, she was here for Winnie. At the gate, the security guard stopped her. âWho are you?â âMy name is Jamie Lewis,â she said calmly. âTell Mrs. Lucas Iâm here to see her. Sheâll agree to meet me.â Jamie hadnât chased after Winnie because she wanted to give her some time to process everything. But she couldnât leave Winnie alone for too long. Time was of the essence. Seeing her composure, the security guard decided to pass along
Although the van slowed down, Winnie was suddenly shoved out, hitting the ground hard. The physical pain was intense, but it couldnât compare to the ache in her heart.She watched as the van sped away into the distance. Trembling, she pulled out her phone and called Jamie.âJamie, what are you doing right now? I need to ask you something in person.â Winnieâs tone made it clear that she knew something was wrong.Hearing her voice, Jamie immediately sensed the weight of the situation. Winnie must have found out the truth. There was no way Jamie could focus on work until they cleared the air.Without hesitation, Jamie dropped what she was doing and rushed to meet her.When she arrived, she found Winnie sitting on the curb, her face blank and her eyes hollow.Jamie ran over quickly. âWinnie, what happened?âAt the sound of her voice, Winnie lifted her head. A bitter smile played at the corners of her mouth. âDonât you know what happened, my dear sister?âShe deliberately emphasized
Winnie didnât know how to describe what she was feeling in that moment. Jack Green, the man who had seemed so perfect, had come into her life like a savior from above. And now she was being told that everything had been a lie. Ben Lucas. What a joke. What was his goal? She didnât have a prestigious family background, no notable social status, no impressive career, not even money. As she sat in stunned silence, a police officer asked, âDid he trick you into donating organs? Or did you give him access to your bank accounts?â Fraud and illegal schemes were rampant these days. Winnie shook her head. âNeither. He sent me money through an app. Iâm pregnant and I donât have anything he could scam me for.â That only deepened the mystery. He hadnât stolen anything from her. He just used a fake name. As the investigation continued, the police eventually revealed the truth to Winnie. âBen Lucas is a top lawyer in Birkham. It sounds like youâve been treated as part of som
Winnie reacted strongly, refusing to believe any of it. âWeâve known each other for so long. Heâs always been so good to me, and heâs incredibly dedicated to his work. Heâs an exceptional lawyer. How could he possibly do something like this? You have to investigate thoroughly and clear his name,â she said, her voice trembling. The captain waited until she finished before asking, âMiss Lewis, just now you called him âJack.â Is that right?â âYes, thatâs his name, Jack Green. Weâre engaged, and weâre getting married soon. Is there a problem with me calling him that?â Winnie responded, momentarily stunned. Her first thought was that the captain was being unnecessarily nosy. Was it wrong for an engaged couple to call each other by their first names?The captain shook his head. âThis has nothing to do with your upcoming marriage, but the name youâre using doesnât match the one on his ID. Were you aware of that?â âYouâre joking, right? Thatâs not funny,â Winnie said, her face