While keeping Miranda in check, they also had to search for a cure."It’s not like what Ma'am said. It's not just Scott risking himself for her. You are too..." James felt a deep sense of injustice. Nina could not see all that Nash was doing for her. It felt so unfair.Mentioning this, Nash's brows furrowed slightly. "I didn’t expect Scott to find out."He certainly did not expect him to venture into such a dangerous place alone."We'll find another way," Felix said. "Right now, Ma'am needs reassurance."Nash gave a bitter smile. "Didn’t you see? She hates me now. Going back will only make her more upset."He took off his soaked jacket and headed upstairs to change clothes. James and Felix followed, sensing his sadness and frustration. They had rarely seen him this dejected. Even a strong man could be vulnerable in matters of the heart."Solving the core issue is what matters most," Nash said softly. Despite Nina's anger and resentment, he knew what he wanted. He needed to f
Nash said, "She doesn’t need me anymore.""So, there’s a rift in their relationship? No wonder he came back soaked. Even the strongest bonds can be irreparably damaged once a crack appears," Miranda thought to herself.Miranda felt a spark of joy in her heart. She looked at Nash and said, "Nash, I will always need you. I will never abandon you. Believe me, I love you the most. If Nina truly loved you, she wouldn’t treat you this way."As she spoke, she leaned into Nash's chest, her entire being filled with joy.---Upon learning about her poisoning, Nina went to the hospital for a check-up. She wanted to know how long she had left to live and whether she could survive until her baby was born. But the doctor told her there was nothing wrong with her body.Could the poison be undetectable by the hospital?Nina's mind was heavy with worry, facing numerous difficult decisions. What if she died before the baby was born? What if she died after the baby was born? She had to ensur
The script called for a romance between an older woman and a younger man, creating strong chemistry between Penelope and Ivan."Nina."Ivan, bare-chested, approached. His physique, a result of long-term training, combined with his height, made him stand out. If this drama became a hit, he was destined to be the next big star. After every scene, he was polite, bowing to the crew and thanking them for their hard work. Then, he would come to Nina to review his scenes on the camera."Did I not capture that scene well?" he asked, referring to a pool scene with Penelope.Ivan's performance had been a bit raw.Nina reassured him, "No, your character is supposed to be young and inexperienced with relationships. Your performance fits perfectly.""That's good to hear."Ivan was dedicated and serious. Penelope, dressed in a swimsuit, wiped herself with a towel and joined them to review her scene."There's no problem," she said, patting Ivan's shoulder. "Don't worry.""Thank you, Penelo
Her face lit up with joy as she quickly answered the call, "Scott!"But the voice on the other end was speaking in a language she did not understand.Nina’s expression froze. "What are you saying? You’re not Scott?"The voice on the other end was male, and the background noise was chaotic, making it impossible to understand.Nina began to panic. Why wasn't Scott answering his phone?"Don't hang up, I need to find someone who can translate..." she said urgently, but before she could find help, the call disconnected.She tried calling back, but the phone was turned off, leaving Nina even more anxious. The phone was not with Scott, which meant he might be in danger.Her heart raced with fear and uncertainty."Nina," Penelope called out, noticing her distress. "What happened?"Nina looked at Penelope, not knowing what to do. "Scott is in danger.""Scott?" Penelope thought quickly. "He’s still missing. Was that call about him?""The person on the other end was a stranger, speakin
"This kind of news still exists? It's like we've gone back decades. It's terrifying!""We should avoid isolated places. Even if it’s not this case, there are still rapes and murders. It's always right to cherish your life and protect yourself!"Nina overheard their conversation and felt uneasy. With everything happening to her, it seemed like trouble was brewing. Organ harvesting... it sounded like organ trafficking. Had things gotten that out of control?She clenched her fists, pushing aside her fear and feeling a surge of defiance. She could not help but think about that organization.After the night shoot, Nina prepared to go home. Penelope reminded her to be careful and avoid deserted places. Nina left with Angel, but they parted ways at a certain point. Even though it was night, the streets were still crowded. However, she felt like someone was following her. They said these crimes happened in isolated places, but would someone dare to act in such a public area with so m
Scarlett did not say anything but followed Nina inside. As soon as she stepped through the door, she felt the warmth and took in the surroundings. A faint fragrance filled the air. The interior was thoughtfully decorated, suggesting that Nina was someone who loved life. Even in a small space, she lived with elegance and positivity.Seeing Nina making tea, Scarlett felt a pang of envy. They had shared a similar fate, yet Nina had broken free and was living a fulfilling life. Scarlett longed for such a normal life."Have a seat," Nina said politely, noticing Scarlett standing by the door.Scarlett nodded and walked over to the sofa. Nina placed a cup of freshly brewed tea on the table beside her. Scarlett lifted the cup, feeling the warmth, and watched the clear tea with a few floating petals. It had been a long time since she had experienced such simple pleasures. Despite her love for beauty and caring for her appearance, her life had been rough and unsophisticated.She took a
Nina's face turned pale. "I don't know which one you were, but the fact that you managed to escape means you're not ordinary!" Scarlett said. "Wilfred is risking everything to protect you so you absolutely cannot die. This is his wish, and I'll make sure it happens."Nina clenched her fists, her eyes filled with complex emotions before they turned cold again. "Is that why you came here today? Just to tell me this?""My point is, you need to be careful. You're pregnant now, so you need to take extra precautions.""Are you done? Do you think I'll thank you for this?" Nina's icy words made Scarlett blink in surprise. She had not expected this reaction.Nina stared at Scarlett with a cold smile. "Anyone can say nice things, but don't forget who poisoned me. Do you think I trust you?"I’ve had enough of you and Wilfred! Even if we were together in the past, what does that prove? My hands have never been stained with blood, but yours are! We are not the same, and I will never be grate
Scarlett felt that Nina’s change was too sudden. She did not know Nina that well, but when she offered to fight for Nina, it was surprising that Nina refused her help so completely. Most people, when facing a life-threatening situation, would cling to any chance of survival. It felt off that Nina was pushing everyone away, and Scarlett could only think it was because Nina did not want to drag them down.Wilfred looked at Scarlett, realizing she might have a point. When Nina learned about his complicated background, she did not show much resistance. But now, she was not only pushing him away but also everyone else.Perhaps Scott's risky journey to the Yaren tribe had filled her with guilt, and she did not want anyone else to take risks for her.Despite this, Wilfred respected Nina’s feelings. "No matter what, I will save her life. If she doesn't want to see us, then we’ll keep our distance. As long as she can live peacefully, that’s all that matters."There was not a perfect s
As Caleb spoke, he looked at Vera with a hint of helplessness. After all, her hand had been injured because of Luna. “Don’t feel guilty about this. Honestly, it’s nothing to me.“And I’m not the type to carry burdens over things like this.“Besides, it’s been so long. If this had happened back then, I might have cared. But now? I just don’t think it matters anymore.” Vera’s voice was steady and sincere. But Caleb’s expression darkened. “Why would you say that? Why do you think it doesn’t matter? Do you really see me as just the same as everyone else?” For some reason, at this moment, Caleb took it personally. Vera couldn’t help but laugh. “Of course not. You’re different from the rest—so obviously, I wouldn’t see it the same way.“You’ve helped me so much. The least I can do is acknowledge that, instead of stubbornly nitpicking about what’s right or wrong, don’t you think?“Besides, whatever happened between you and Luna, that’s none of my business. It’s in
“I didn’t mean to just now. Besides, you’ve been acting all sneaky lately—so really, who else is to blame?” Seeing Yelena in tears, Liam, who had been furious just moments ago, felt a small pang of guilt. He was never good at expressing emotions. But watching her like this made him a little uncomfortable. “Go get your hand treated. Otherwise, people who don’t know any better might think I’ve been abusing you.” With that, he turned and walked away. Yelena watched his retreating figure, feeling a bit helpless. This wasn’t something she could decide on her own. Installing surveillance? It wasn’t as easy as it sounded. Liam was naturally suspicious. If he caught wind of it, the consequences would be disastrous. But she had no choice. She had a mission to complete, and there was more at stake than just this moment. Letting out a deep sigh, she finally decided to head to a clinic to get her hand treated. *“What happened to you? That’s a serious injury. You
And just like that, the conversation fell into a brief silence. Meanwhile, on the other side, Hunter received a call from Yelena. “What did you just say?” Yelena told him that her hand was broken, and on top of that, Liam seemed to be getting suspicious. She wasn’t sure what to do, so she called Hunter for advice. “I don’t really care what happens to you, but at the very least, take care of yourself.“Otherwise, if something else goes wrong later, I’ll have to step in and clean up the mess. Don’t you think so?” Hearing this, Yelena was a little taken aback. “It’s not just about my injury. The real problem is, I’m scared of what he might do now.” Sure, she had taken the two hundred thousand dollars, but she had to stay alive to spend it. At this rate, she wouldn’t even make it through in one piece. “I already told you—protect yourself. If you need anything else, I’ll try to provide it. But right now, I need you to do something for me.” Hunter had been look
“Yes, it’s in that mountain area. If you’re worried, you can go check it out yourself. But as for anything else, we don’t really have much more information.”Compared to everything else, this was the most baffling situation.“You make a good point. But given the current circumstances, I think it’ll be difficult to pull off.”Vera was speaking with the private investigator. Deep down, she was more worried than anything else.“Don’t worry,” the private investigator reassured her. “Aside from what we discussed earlier, nothing else seems too extreme. Plus, we’ve already looked into it pretty thoroughly.”By the time he finished speaking, his expression had grown more complicated.“Alright. I understand.”After hanging up, she anxiously looked straight ahead. If she had been mentally prepared before, now she was starting to feel uneasy. “What’s going on?” Caleb asked while driving, glancing at her. Vera hesitated, debating whether to tell him or not. But seeing the strange
“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