She looked a bit surprised to see Mr. York, then tears welled up in her eyes. "Mr. York, I finally get to see you," she said.Mr. York looked up and saw the assistant with a distressed expression. He knew she worked Miranda, so he extinguished his cigarette and tossed it into the trash. "Is the company empty?" he asked.He owned an entertainment company but had an executive CEO to handle day-to-day affairs. There were also others to handle matters when necessary.The assistant replied, "Even if there are many people in the company, Miranda still needs you. And your phone has been unreachable."Mr. York did not want to hear more of this. He frowned. "Is there anything else?"The assistant wiped away tears, but they kept streaming down. "Miranda's old illness has relapsed. Yesterday, she had a performance, but she couldn't hear and had to cancel. If she goes deaf, how will she act? She's already struggling with singing, and now she can't even act. How will she cope with this blow?"
Miranda's gaze softened for a moment, and she forced a smile. "Nash, what are you saying? Don't be so indifferent, okay? I'm scared, I'm already very scared!" Her hands began to tremble.But Nash released her, his eyes filled with coldness. "If you weren't causing trouble for yourself, how could it affect your hearing? Your care for yourself seems fake. You don't care about your career. You just want to torment yourself."The entertainment industry is so easy to navigate, isn't it? Anyone can climb to your position. Since you don't cherish it, I should find someone who does!" Nash's words were harsh, whether she could hear them or not, he made his point clear. He could not devote all his energy to her. She was someone he once raised up and he could just as easily bring her down.With that, Nash made up his mind to leave. Seeing his indifferent expression and realizing he did not care for her as he used to, Miranda became even more anxious. She hurriedly grabbed him from behind. "N
Miranda's head jerked to the side, and she fell directly from the hospital bed. It was a heavy fall, and the sound of bones hitting the floor could be heard clearly. She ended up lying sprawled on the ground in a miserable state.Just as Nash was about to push Miranda away, Zoe took the initiative and slapped Miranda first.Seeing Zoe present, Nash asked sternly, "What are you doing, Zoe?"At that moment, only the assistant rushed to help Miranda up."What am I doing? I'm dealing with the third party. Can't you see?" Zoe retorted coldly, showing no mercy to either of them.Tears flowed even more intensely from Miranda's eyes as she lay motionless, appearing fragile and helpless.Nash frowned, pulling Miranda up from the ground and saying, "She's ill, I just came to check on her.""And who are you to her, that she needs you to check on her?" Zoe disapproved. "She's faking it all. The whole point is to make you feel sorry for her, and you're falling for it!""I'm her boss. Even i
Nash intervened, pulling Zoe back, fearing her impulsive actions might escalate the situation. "What's going on, Aunt Zoe? Let her go!"Zoe shrugged off Nash's hand. "I'm not letting go. Today, I'm going to reveal her true colors and show you all. She's nothing but a liar. She's not deaf at all!""Ah—" Miranda screamed loudly. "You all wish for my death, I'll die then!" In the midst of their entanglement, she pushed past everyone and ran out. She crashed into the wall. Blood gushed from her head, and she fell to the ground unconscious. Nina widened her eyes, watching Miranda's action in shock, her face pale and her body retreating. Zoe was also stunned, not expecting Miranda to be so reckless. No one reacted in time. "Miranda!" The assistant called out in fear, "You gang of tormentors, you're all hurting her!" Nash did not hesitate, and he carried Miranda out directly. "Quick, call the doctor!" The assistant did not have time to argue with them and hurried out to call the d
"Nash..." She had just approached and was just about to call out but Nash turned back. He was still on the phone and he walked past her without noticing. "Block the news. Don't let anyone know about Miranda's condition. It won't look good..." Brushing shoulders with Nash, she felt like she was being treated as invisible. At that moment, Nina felt quite uneasy. While she worried about Zoe, it seemed that Nash was consumed with concern for Miranda, fearing it might affect her future prospects. She should not have thought so much about it, but everything she saw planted seeds of doubt in her mind. Seeing Nash so preoccupied with Miranda, he must have been very worried. Nina did not want to trouble him to find out more, so she headed towards the office. The doctor would surely provide her with accurate answers.Talking to the doctor about Miranda's condition, she learned that Miranda was deaf in both ears, completely unable to hear. She had already known about Miranda's inability
She owed him too much, debts she had not yet repaid."I'm fine," Scott walked in, wiping his sweat with a smile. "I rushed over from home so I didn't even have time to change clothes."Looking at him, Nina smiled. "Sit down, I'll pour you a glass of water.""No need, I'll do it myself!" Scott grabbed it, not wanting her to strain herself. "Is the baby okay?"Hearing him, Nina sat back down. "Has Leonard already told you everything?"Scott sipped his water, smiling but not saying a word.Nina teased, "He tells you everything. I suspect he's your informant. The moment something happens to me, it's immediately in your ears.""No way," Scott placed the glass down. "He and I are just good friends. We chat more because we're classmates.""Good then, or else I'd have no privacy left," Nina joked.Scott's gaze lingered on her belly."The baby's fine. There’s been some bleeding but it's not serious, the doctor told me to rest more," Nina informed him.Scott inquired further, "How man
Upon hearing this, a look of shock crossed Nina's face. Scott hung up after finishing his words. This decision had been on his mind for a long time. He needed to be brave and give it a try. If he did not seize this opportunity, he might never have it again."Scott, what are you saying!" Nina had never expected him to do this. She was not carrying his child, yet he was eager to step in as the father. This was unheard of.Scott explained, 'I'm sorry for making this decision on my own, but I believe it's the only way to make him give up.'"But what about you?" Nina furrowed her brows. "The child isn't yours, yet you're taking on this responsibility. It's not fair to you!"She was mindful of the situation. Scott was still young, with a long road ahead. What would his future wife think? What about his family? She could not let him bear this responsibility for her sake, inviting gossip and criticism.Scott responded, "Fair or unfair, in this life, I'll do what I like. I don't care w
"Scott..."The door slammed open, revealing Nash's grim face as he stormed in angrily."Scott!" Nash grabbed Scott's collar as he approached. "You've got some nerve to say that!"He had been itching to punch him for a while now! Lingering around Nina, it had been fueling his frustration.But for Scott to say something like that today... it was asking for trouble!He landed a direct punch on Scott's face."Nash!" Nina intervened immediately, scolding, "This is a hospital, don't resort to violence!"Nash's voice turned cold. "He's the one I'm hitting!"Despite taking a punch, Scott chuckled. "Go ahead, I owe you this. But once it's done, can Nina be returned to me?"Seeing his relaxed smile, Nash clenched his fists so hard they creaked. "Scott, you're not leaving with a face!""As long as you give Nina back to me, my face means nothing. I'd even give you my life!" Scott wiped the blood from his lip, completely unfazed by how much more beating he might take."You're asking for
“I only had one surgery today,” Caleb said as he drove, his voice calm but firm. “Now that it’s done, I want to know why this happened.” After that, he said nothing more. Vera sat in silence, her heart uneasy as the car pulled up in front of an upscale club. Even though her hand was already bandaged, she still felt a sting of pain every time Caleb showed concern. “So this is what it feels like to have someone care,” she thought to herself.Back when Vera had been stepped on, her only concern had been the contract—whether the deal would fall apart and if her suffering had been for nothing.If it had been anything else, she probably wouldn’t have cared as much.But Caleb’s concern made it impossible for her to brush aside.It kept lingering in her mind, refusing to let her feel indifferent.“Don’t overthink it,” Caleb said, his voice firm. “Whatever happened between Luna and me doesn’t change the fact that this concerns me too—and I owe it to you to make things right.”
“Oh? So this is the apology you wanted?” Vera’s forehead was covered in cold sweat from the pain, but the two women standing over her barely reacted. As if this was normal to them. As if humiliating her was just another game. “I asked you a question.” Vera remained half-crouched on the ground, her hand still pinned under Luna’s heel. Helena smirked. “Yeah, I’d say that’s good enough.” She hadn’t expected Vera to be this stubborn, but it didn’t matter. With an exaggerated sigh, she casually scribbled her signature onto the contract. The deal was officially secured. Vera didn’t waste another second. She cast one last glance at the two women. “I have no interest in getting involved in your personal drama. As for Caleb and me, that’s between us. We both made our choices.” Luna’s expression twisted slightly. “I won’t bother commenting on your relationship,” she said, voice dripping with disdain. “But don’t think for a second that this will ever earn
The moment Vera heard her assistant’s words, her expression darkened. Her previously calm tone turned firm. “If that’s the case, I understand. But I still have to go. This is my responsibility, and no one else can handle it.” If she didn’t take the lead, the other party would only grow bolder. However, the moment she glanced at the name on the negotiation list, she couldn’t help but frown. Because the person she was supposed to meet wasn’t just anyone. It was Helena Xander. Vera had encountered her before—back when her relationship with Caleb hadn’t yet escalated. Even then, Helena had openly mocked her, saying that since Caleb had been Luna’s devoted lapdog for years, he should know his place and never overstep. She had also thrown a few sharp words at Vera, telling her to recognize her own status—as if warning her that getting involved would only bring trouble. Back then, Vera hadn’t taken it seriously. She never thought she would cross paths with the
“Alright, enough of this. If you’re serious about investigating, you’ll need proper psychological evaluations,” Caleb said nonchalantly.“The best way to assess something like this is through clinical observation—watch for behavioral inconsistencies, memory gaps, or personality shifts. If you can, gather video footage of his daily life. That’s the only way to get a clearer picture. Otherwise, it’s just speculation.”Caleb made the remark casually, then swiftly issued a dismissal.“You came all the way here just to mess with me? What about your own situation? How’s that going?” Caleb’s sarcasm was dry and pointed. Hunter let out a long sigh. “What else could it be? Business as usual. Compared to others, I’m probably the only one with enough patience for this mess.” He was, of course, referring to his ongoing battle with Liam. Caleb gave him a small nod. “Alright, you should get going now. I need to rest. Don’t loiter around here.” Without hesitation, he waved his hand
Vera forced an awkward smile at Hunter before quickly retreating back into the bathroom to change. Hunter, watching her leave, couldn't help but smirk. “You’re really living the good life, huh?” he teased. “Didn’t expect you to have such luck.” Caleb rolled his eyes, clearly uninterested. “Enough with the nonsense. Why are you here? And who exactly were you talking about over the phone?” He didn’t want to entertain pointless banter, especially not about women. If he was being honest, even he couldn’t fully explain his feelings toward Luna. He wasn’t sure what was left between them—was it love, or just the remnants of something that had long turned sour? That pitiful look in her eyes earlier had shaken him. For a fleeting moment, he had wanted to pull her into his arms, to comfort her like he used to. But after so many years of being humiliated and pushed aside, he had forgotten how to even speak to her anymore. So instead, he did what was easiest—he change
Hunter spoke casually, his tone light. “Just someone, that’s all. Do you really need all these details?” Caleb was now certain of his suspicion. “Hunter, did you forget what I do for a living? I’m a doctor. If you’re asking me about this, I need to get a clear picture before I can give you an answer.” Hunter exhaled lightly. “That’s fair, but some things can’t be diagnosed right away.” Based on the information Yelena provided earlier, Hunter was only speculating about Liam. But Caleb was an expert in this area, so he specifically called to ask him.Still, explaining everything over the phone wasn’t going to work. “Forget it,” Hunter said. “This isn’t something I can explain over a call. Where are you? I’ll come over.” Caleb hesitated for a moment before glancing at Vera, who was still beside him. In the end, he gave Hunter the address to his villa. Hunter chuckled. “Haha. I’m surprised. You actually do go home to rest.” Caleb ignored the jab and tossed his p
“Call me Liam.” Before Yelena could finish speaking, Liam cut her off with a sharp, angry voice. She quickly nodded and corrected herself. “Liam, don’t worry. I’ll do exactly as you say. I’ll be good. I won’t make you angry again.” But Liam didn’t care. With a violent shove, he threw her to the ground. Yelena barely had time to brace herself before hitting the cold floor hard, pain radiating through her limbs. Liam, however, just looked down at her with a twisted grin, laughing like she was nothing more than a ridiculous joke. “You’d better learn fast,” he sneered. “And leave your hand broken for a few days—feel the pain properly.” “Alright.” Her voice was quiet, submissive. But Liam wasn’t listening. Without another glance, he turned and walked away. As she watched his retreating figure, Yelena felt a deep sense of dread rise in her throat. Liam wasn’t human. He was something far worse. Her future with him would be nothing short of hell.
Yelena had made her stance clear—her loyalty was with Hunter. But instead of being convinced, Hunter let out a sharp, mocking laugh. “You sure your loyalty is to me? Or is it just to money?” His words hit like a slap. Yelena stiffened, feeling the sting of humiliation. It was true. When she had been desperate, with nowhere left to turn, she had thrown herself at Hunter, begging him for help. If she had any other choice, if she hadn’t been pushed into a corner, she would have never given up her pride like that. Lowering her gaze, she spoke with measured calmness. “Mr. Hall, you gave me two hundred thousand dollars. You helped me when no one else did. That makes you my benefactor. And loyalty to one’s benefactor… that’s only right.” She didn’t dare meet his eyes, but her voice was firm. Hunter studied her for a moment before scoffing. “Enough with the useless talk.” His voice was cold and dismissive. “Just go back to Liam’s side and do what you’re suppose
Yelena needed to tell Hunter about this. But before she could finish, Hunter’s cold voice cut through her thoughts. She lowered her head. “This is just how I normally dress. I didn’t deliberately choose my outfit to seduce you, Mr. Hunter. Besides, your brother isn’t even interested in me.” She hesitated before adding, “That two hundred thousand…” Hunter narrowed his eyes. “What are you trying to say?” Seeing his growing impatience, Yelena clenched her fists, still looking down. “I mean exactly what I said. Any normal man wouldn’t turn down a woman who willingly throws herself at him. That night, Liam clearly said he would take me somewhere else… but when we got there, he never touched me. Ever since then, he treats me like I don’t even exist—like I’m nothing but air.” Hunter’s expression darkened instantly. “Are you implying something?” The implication in Yelena’s words was clear. She had just suggested that any normal man wouldn’t refuse a willing woman.