When Nina woke up, there was no one else in the room. Just her, with moist eyes. She remembered the argument she had with Nash last night and reached out to the side, finding no one had slept there. It seemed like Nash had left yesterday. Nina got up and hurried to the wardrobe to check, finding his clothes still there, indicating he intended to continue their entanglement. The joy she had just gathered dissipated. She took a shower and got ready for work. Arriving at the television station, she heard Michelle speaking loudly, "Don't block my way, is your work more important than mine?" Today, she was like she had swallowed dynamite."Michelle, what's wrong with you today? Even if you're in a bad mood, you shouldn't take it out on others." Her colleague must have felt unhappy being scolded like this. Michelle had always been like this. When she was in a bad mood, she found fault with everyone. She looked at her colleague and said, "I'm not unhappy. It's just that you're blocki
Michelle looked at Nina, still feeling irritated, but she needed Nina's help for this exclusive interview with Nash. Besides, only by securing Nash's interview could she regain the face she had lost before. After Kate left, Michelle approached Nina's workstation again, this time with a much softer tone, "Nina, about what we discussed yesterday, what are your thoughts?" "I think I already told you yesterday," Nina replied without looking at her. Michelle felt like swearing, but she held back. If someone didn't give her face here, she wouldn't show kindness either. Nina was different. After she completed this project, Michelle vowed to teach her a lesson. Michelle continued, "How about this, we go together. If we secure the interview with Nash, we'll both share the credit. You don't want to keep writing for a public account, do you? Everyone wants to climb up. I'm giving you this opportunity. Just follow me and I guarantee within a year, you'll be in my position!" Nina just smi
"Michelle, who does this Nina think she is? Daring to defy you like this, she's really overestimating herself," Michelle's follower whispered in her ear. "Not giving you face, isn't it making everyone in the office laugh at you? You have to show her who's boss!" Michelle's lackey fanned the flames. "I won't let her off easy!" Michelle marked this down, her eyes turning fierce. "I'll make her obediently help out, and she'll have to come begging to me!" This time, Nina took the company car out. Angel, on the other hand, seemed pleased, saying, "Nina, how could you stand up to Michelle like that? Besides the chief editor, everyone here treats her with special care." Nina drove the car out, saying, "I didn't stand up to her, I just spoke the truth. I don't want to offend anyone." "But you've already offended her," Angel said. "She'll definitely target you in the future." She knew Michelle's personality. While not everyone would try to curry favor with her, they also wouldn't re
The director nodded, tears welling up in her eyes. "They said you took someone else's cake, so they wanted to take yours. They also mentioned that you're not welcome here anymore. If you do come, it could spell trouble for us. Miss Walker, I don't want to push you away, but I can't risk the safety of the children.""This is outrageous!" Angel exclaimed. "No matter what, they shouldn't lay a hand on the children. It's inhumane!""I'm sorry, Director. I didn't mean to cause trouble for you," Nina said, shocked by the audacity of those who would target an orphanage."It's not your fault. I should thank you. If it weren't for you, the children wouldn't have had meat so soon," the director expressed her gratitude. "But it seems like you've offended someone. They've blocked your opportunities. I know you work for the television station. They want to make sure you can't stay there.""It must be Michelle!" Angel interjected. "You refused to help her, so she's using these tactics to threate
After speaking, Michelle glanced at Nina with a critical eye, from head to toe. She finally chuckled, "You're Nash's wife? Nina, even if you really can't handle it, you shouldn't have said such nonsense. Do you think I'll believe you?" Her eyes were full of disdain, showing complete disbelief in Nina's words. "If you are, then you would have handled the orphanage matter first thing, why would you need to come to me? You only came to beg me because you've hit a dead end. If you want my help, you need to say something convincing, not just spout nonsense. But I don't believe a word of it!"Nina thought to herself that since she and Nash's divorce was not finalized yet, she technically still was his wife. It would not hurt to tell Michelle. It was the easiest solution for her but Michelle did not believe her."If I help you, will you stop meddling in the orphanage affairs?" Nina pondered for a long time, reducing the potential loss to a minimum. The best-case scenario was helping Miche
"But you're still the one who will suffer the most from this," Angel could not help but feel indignant. "But there's nothing we can do. It's just that Michelle has connections. But with her capabilities, why doesn't she find someone else to connect her with Nash? Why make it so difficult for you?""She just wants to show me who is the boss, to let me know that in this department, no one can resist her!" Nina replied.Angel continued curiously, "Nina, earlier you said you're Nash's wife. Is that true?"Nina paused, setting aside her phone before responding, "Yes, but not for long."Let's go, we should head back," she said, rising with her bag in hand.Still bewildered, Angel tried to make sense of it all. She thought to herself, "It's like she said yes, but then she didn't. I don't quite understand the reason behind it."Nina did not elaborate further, and Angel decided not to press. They returned to the office.Michelle and her lackeys were already celebrating in advance."Mich
"I’m available at noon." Nina texted Nash and sent him an address directly.She also sent a message to Michelle, "Noon, twelve o'clock."Michelle received Nina's reply, a smirk playing at the corner of her lips. She had already devised a plan to deal with this.---Meanwhile, Nash was in a good mood. Nina had taken the initiative to invite him out.It seemed like Nina had never earnestly invited him out before. Was she suddenly enlightened? Did she not want a divorce and plan to return?He thought that under only one circumstance would Nina's initiative be a good start: if she had realized her mistake and wanted to reconcile.She had grown accustomed to the life of a wealthy wife. How could she possibly adapt to living in such a small apartment?Nash pondered whether he should give her a hard time when they met, to let her know that divorcing was easy, but remarrying would be difficult. Then she would understand that no other man would treat her as well as he did, and she would
Now another person was implying that if he did not speak up, it would all end up being his problem in the end?"You go and drive over," said Nash. "We'll leave right away."--Nina sat in the car which was parked outside the restaurant. Michelle came over and knocked on the car window. "Is this the place?""Yeah," Nina said. "At twelve, Nash will be here on time.""Good," Michelle looked at Nina and said with a smile, "Rest assured, I'll remember your kindness. Once I become the chief editor, I won't let you keep typing forever.""Well, then you can go in," Nina told her the private room number.Michelle then walked into the restaurant.Nina's phone buzzed, and as she opened it, a smile crept onto her face. The orphanage matter had been settled. She looked in the direction Michelle had left, realizing Michelle did not have time to cause trouble for now. Immediately, she turned and headed towards the orphanage.Twenty minutes later, Nash's car arrived at the restaurant. He gl
On the day of the engagement banquet, Ben’s phone appearing near Jamie should have been a warning sign, but she missed it. Later, she had warmly welcomed Jamie into her home, showering her with care. She had even worried that Ben might dislike Jamie and tried to help them get along. And what happened in the end? While she had been tirelessly caring for them, the two of them ended up in bed together. Now, they were living under the same roof, while she and her child were left with nothing. How could Winnie not harbor resentment? Especially when she looked at Charlie, a chilling thought crept into her mind: If her own child’s life was ruined because of Jamie, then shouldn’t she retaliate by ruining Jamie’s child? An eye for an eye. But she couldn’t bring herself to do it. Every time Charlie called her "Aunt Winnie" with such innocence, it reminded her of the bond between them. How could she be so heartless? “I’m in Ben’s villa. He won’t let me leave,” Jamie
Ben gripped Jamie's chin tightly, his voice firm and unyielding. When Jamie had disappeared from his life, he had exhausted every possible means, called in countless favors, and poured his energy into finding her. But he had failed. Just when he was on the verge of giving up, he had met Winnie. It felt like fate had stepped in, intertwining their paths once more, as if destined for a lifetime of entangled love and hate. If that was his reality, then he would play along with it.“Instead of plotting ways to escape from me, why don’t you focus on apologizing? Show me some sincerity, and maybe I’ll make your life a little easier,” Ben said.Jamie’s lips curved into a bitter smile. She knew what he wanted.He wanted an apology and an attitude of remorse. But she also knew she had no leverage to stay by his side.Even if she played along now, making him happy temporarily, there was no future for them. Mrs. Lucas’s disdain for her was an insurmountable mountain, and she couldn’t see
Unfortunately, Ben couldn’t see through any of this. Summer, however, wasn’t the least bit intimidated. Shaking her head confidently, she said, “I’ve never done anything to upset him. I don’t believe that just exchanging a few words with him would make him kick me out.”Mrs. Lucas opened her mouth, about to say something, but seeing Summer’s confident demeanor, she hesitated. Maybe, just maybe, Ben might actually feel too awkward to reject her outright. And if a little covert manipulation were added into the mix…Suddenly, Mrs. Lucas had an idea. Hearing it, Summer’s eyes lit up with excitement. “Mrs. Lucas, that’s an excellent plan! We should act quickly before he does anything else irrational.” “Alright.” Though the plan was solid, the two of them decided to put it into action three days later. Meanwhile, Ben hadn’t been to the office lately, but he was still keeping track of all the firm’s cases. He was also trying to reach Winnie, but while her phone would ring,
Ben wanted nothing more than to wring Jamie's neck after hearing her cold, cutting words. “I don’t need your lectures,” he growled. Human nature? Didn’t she think he knew enough about it already? He had seen it in every case he handled, and he had learned it the hardest way through her betrayal. When he fell for Jamie, it had been with the intent to marry her, to share a future. But she had stabbed him in the back without hesitation. And yet, when he tried to hate her, tried to wish for her downfall, he couldn’t bring himself to follow through. “Stay here and reflect on your actions, Jamie.” Ben knew her well enough. If she cried, begged for forgiveness, he would soften. But she didn’t. Instead, all she cared about was that child, the child he refused to acknowledge. “Fine,” he thought grimly. “Let’s see how long that bastard can survive.”*Meanwhile, Ben’s mother, Mrs. Lucas, had failed to convince him to cut ties with Jamie. This left her in a tough spot, especial
Ben would never believe the truth, and his mother would never allow Charlie’s existence. Instead of creating chaos and an irreparable fallout, Jamie chose to keep it hidden. She thought that once Ben’s anger subsided, he would eventually let her go.“Even if you figure out who the father is, what difference does it make?” Jamie met Ben’s intense gaze calmly. “We’ve already said everything that needed to be said. Can’t we stop making each other’s lives miserable?”"Your mother offered so much money. Why wouldn’t I take it? I’m not a fool. I gave you up for one million before. After these past four years, do you really think there’s any love left between us? Do you honestly expect me to cry and beg for you?”Jamie’s voice was steady as she stared calmly at Ben. She had been scared at first, but over time, she had come to terms with her reality. Ben wasn’t going to kill her. And as long as she stayed alive, there would eventually come a day when he’d let her go. Right now, his anger wa
The next second, there was only silence on the phone.Ben sent the phone number to his assistant. “Investigate thoroughly.”A thought suddenly struck him. He couldn't let Jamie continue to roam freely outside.*Four days later, Ben's mother came to visit. “You refuse to take over the family business, and now you're going against me by keeping Jamie around again?”Ben didn’t respond, but her anger only grew. “Ben, you’ve seen for yourself what kind of person Jamie is. Why are you still so obsessed with her? The fiancée I arranged for you is far better than the one you’ve chosen!”The Larson family was also one of the prominent families in Birkham. While the Lucas and Larson families couldn’t rival the York family, the Lucas family still held its position as the second most influential family in the city. On top of that, they were relatives of the Scott Lucas. Even Scott, who had initially resisted marriage, eventually followed his parents’ wishes and entered into a family
Jamie closed her eyes briefly, sinking further into despair. She didn’t even notice when Ben had left the room. Her thoughts were scattered, her mind drifting in and out of focus.Though she wanted to leave the hospital, she was constantly watched, making it impossible. By afternoon, a nurse came in to change her dressing.Jamie glanced up absentmindedly. “It’s fine. I don’t need it.”“This is under Dr. Lawson’s direct orders,” the nurse replied gently but firmly. “I can’t afford to cut corners. Since you’re still admitted, please cooperate.”Jamie lifted her gaze slightly, her tone subdued. “I’d like to get some fresh air.”“Of course, once we’re done changing your dressing, I can take you outside. Just make sure not to strain your muscles,” the nurse said patiently.The weather was exceptionally pleasant that day. As she sat in the wheelchair outside, Jamie made several calls to Winnie. The phone was still off, as if Winnie had made up her mind to disappear completely from her
“You're the patient, and I'm the doctor. Taking care of you is my job,” Jay said with a light smile, handing her the utensils. “Go ahead, try it.”Jamie was indeed hungry. She hadn’t felt like eating, but she couldn’t refuse his gesture. Besides, she needed to regain her strength quickly if she hoped to find Charlie. She picked up the utensils and was just about to take a bite when footsteps sounded outside the room. The door swung open, revealing Ben. His expression darkened instantly, his face stormy as he took in the scene before him. “So, Dr. Lawson, is this how you treat all your patients, or is this a special case?” Ben’s tone dripped with sarcasm. “Just giving an old classmate some extra care. What’s the harm in that?” Jay replied, his words laced with subtle defiance. The room's atmosphere froze, tension thick in the air. Ben’s sharp gaze flickered between Jamie and Jay before finally settling on Jamie’s pale face, his expression unreadable. Jamie, sensing th
“Wake up, Charlie.” Winnie held him tightly, panic overwhelming her. She wanted to take him away, not harm him! Just then, the sound of a car pulling up broke through the darkness. Footsteps approached, slow and deliberate. A tall man emerged from the shadows and stopped in front of her. Tears streaming down her face, Winnie looked up. The man’s sharp, angular features were obscured by the dim light, adding to his air of mystery. But she immediately recognized him. It was the same man who had told her the truth about Jack Green being Ben Lucas. Winnie glared at him with fierce determination. “Why are you here? Are you happy now that things have come to this?” “You foolish woman, do you think being deceived feels any better?” the mysterious man sneered. “The truth is nothing but a bloody wound. I’d rather…” Winnie’s voice faltered, unable to continue. “Stop lying to yourself,” the man said with a slight shake of his head. “What do you want?” Winnie asked