"Now you remember I'm your manager? But whenever something happens, you run to the company or Mr. York instead. Go find him. Why come to me now? You treat me like I'm invisible. Now that Mr. York isn’t helping you, you turn to me? I’m done being your manager!" The manager had had enough of Miranda's tantrums and arrogance. If it were not for the powerful backers she had, the manager would not have put up with her."Hey, wait..."The manager hung up before Miranda could finish her sentence. With Miranda constantly in the headlines, even ten managers would be overwhelmed.Fuming at the lack of support, Miranda threw her phone against the wall. "He kicks me while I'm down! What a bastard!"Her assistant was equally frantic. "Miranda, maybe you should call Mr. York. You’re supposed to be getting married, right? He’ll definitely help you..."The assistant, unaware of the recent developments, still believed Miranda and Nash were on good terms and that he would solve her problems."If h
Upon hearing this, Sally's face turned pale, and she shouted, "When did all this happen? Why didn’t anyone tell me? How dare Nina interfere in their relationship after they have already divorced? How shameless! No, I have to go find her. She dares to treat my Miranda like this? I’ll fight her!"Just the thought of Miranda being wronged made Sally furious. She would do anything to get justice for her.Miranda quickly grabbed her. "Sally, you can’t do that. If you go, she’ll definitely treat you harshly. I can’t let you be mistreated.""What kind of power does she have! If she wants to be part of the York family, she’ll have to go through me first. Don’t worry, Miranda. If she makes things difficult for you, I won’t let her get away with it. I’ll go down with her if I have to!" Sally was too angry to think rationally. All she wanted was to make Nina pay, no matter the cost.Sally stormed off to defend Miranda, and no one could stop her. Miranda called out, "Sally, Sally," but did n
The helpers, fearing the situation, hesitated but did their best to push Sally out. Nina was no longer polite and said, "Whenever Miranda is in trouble, you jump to her defense. You just want me to know she’s your daughter and you want to protect her. But remember, you abandoned her once. Now you want to make it up to her? You should consider whether she even wants your help!"Sally was taken aback, thinking this was still a secret. But realizing Nina already knew, she did not bother hiding it. "Yes, Miranda is my daughter. I've sacrificed so much for the York family. How dare you slander her!""I don't slander," Nina replied firmly. "If you want to seek justice for her, take it up with the police, not me. Today, her reputation is ruined. Tomorrow, I’ll make sure she’s in jail for life!"Turning to the helpers, she added sternly, "Show her out!"Recognizing Nina’s authority, the helpers hurriedly escorted Sally out. Sally, deeply shocked and humiliated, couldn't tolerate the insu
Sally showed no remorse and wanted Nash to see Nina's true colors.Nash walked up to her, expressionless, and coldly asked, "Who let you in?"Sally replied, "I’m your mother. Why wouldn’t I be allowed in?"She said it as if it was a matter of course.Nash’s lips pressed into a thin line, his eyes cold as ice, filled with a murderous glint. It was the first time Sally had seen such an expression on Nash’s face, and she felt a chill run down her spine."You came here to burn down my house?" Nash's voice grew even colder.Sally, who had been confident, now changed her tune. "I only wanted to teach Nina a lesson, I didn’t mean to burn down the house. Nash, how could I possibly cause you trouble…""You didn’t just want to burn down the house. You intended to harm Nina and her unborn child!" Nash’s voice was icy, devoid of any warmth. "You think I won’t do anything to you?"The cold words made Sally tremble. "Nash…"Nash's chest heaved, his clenched fists shaking, his eyes tinged
Sally, seeing that Nash wasn't going to help her, panicked. "Nash, how can you listen to her? I am your mother, and you want to send me to jail? How can you do this! You must be bewitched by this woman!"Her emotions became even more agitated, and she directed all her hatred at Nina. "What kind of spell have you cast on Nash? You’re a witch, Nina. I won’t let you get away with this. If you ruin things for me and Miranda, I’ll haunt you even after I’m dead!"She continued to hurl insults and threats at Nina, but she couldn’t avoid being taken to the police.Finally, the house fell silent.Nash looked at the scorched floor and said to Nina, "We shouldn’t stay here. I’ll take you somewhere more comfortable.""It’s fine," Nina replied. "Only a small part is burned. We can fix it easily. There’s no need to go to all that trouble."Nash insisted, "As long as you’re comfortable, it’s no trouble."Nina declined, "Staying here is fine."Nash didn’t press the issue further and called som
Hearing her cry, Nash quickly let go. Nina's wrist was already ringed with a red mark. She looked at her hand in disbelief, wondering how Nash could suddenly be so forceful. She glared at him, her expression showing her anger and pain.Nash looked at her wrist, his expression conflicted, mostly filled with guilt. He quickly apologized again, "I’m sorry."But his words felt hollow, as he had indeed hurt her accidentally. He hadn’t realized he had used so much force and become so agitated.Nina was already furious about the situation with Miranda. Dealing with a third person interfering in their relationship was more than any woman could tolerate. Now, Nash had even hurt her in his irrational state."Sorry doesn’t help. You still did it. I can’t stay here like this. I’m leaving," she said, intending to leave. After all, this wasn’t her house. Since she and Nash were still divorced, she couldn’t kick him out, so she had to leave herself.She barely took a few steps before Nash
The scandal had caused many of her jobs to be put on hold. Despite the challenges, she was determined to make a comeback. If she couldn’t work here anymore, she would make an appearance abroad.Fortunately, since the incident was recent, she had not been blacklisted and could still attend an online gaming event. The attendees were all anime fans. She planned to cosplay as a popular character to capture the attention of her audience.Miranda was smart and she knew how to create buzz. At every event, she aimed to be in the spotlight. This time was no different. She was also waiting for good news from Sally. Nina had made her life difficult, and she intended to return the favor. She assumed Sally had already handled it. If Sally could get rid of that nuisance, Miranda could rest easy.After all she had been through, Miranda had learned a valuable lesson which was never get her own hands dirty. Being caught was a death sentence. She couldn’t survive in the entertainment industry if th
As someone in the crowd shouted, Miranda's expression instantly changed. She looked lost amidst the people. She had endured many accusations before, but this was the first time she was publicly condemned, and the faces in the crowd seemed to turn hostile.The host tried to maintain order, saying, "This is Miranda’s first time here. Don’t believe the rumors online. It’s disrespectful to her...""Where there’s smoke, there’s fire! If she didn’t do anything, why would her name come up? Concerned netizens have been tracking her movements, and there are some very suspicious activities. We should ask the police to investigate. Artists with a bad reputation shouldn’t appear in public.""Calm down, everyone, please calm down," the host pleaded, trying to restore order. "If Miranda had any real issues, she wouldn’t be here..."The audience, however, wouldn’t listen to the host. They were outraged by Miranda’s presence and began throwing things at her."Ah—" Miranda cried out as she was h
At the time, Wilfred had already guessed that this had everything to do with Harley and his mentor, Professor Zeller. “You and your so-called association don’t focus on benefiting patients. Instead, you spend all your time trying to monopolize everything. And now you want to turn me into one of you? Keep dreaming.” Wilfred’s tone was filled with disdain, his eyes cold with contempt. The smug smile on Harley’s face slowly faded. With a sneer, Harley’s voice turned bitter. “You know what I despise most about you? That self-righteous, holier-than-thou attitude of yours. I was offering you advice, but if you don’t want to hear it, fine. There’s nothing more to say. After all, if the surgery fails—” Before he could finish the word “fail,” the surgical light outside the operating room flicked off. Clack!The sliding doors parted, and Karina burst through, her face flushed with emotion. She didn’t even notice Harley. Her focus zeroed in on Wilfred. “Wilfred!” Her voice trem
As the surgery approached, Karina worked overtime, meticulously double-checking for any possible oversights. Before stepping into the operating room, she took a deep breath."Karina, you’ve got this!" a nurse beside her encouraged.This surgery was particularly significant, and the assistants and nurses weren’t from her hospital. They were brought in by the project, specifically by Harley’s team. Without a single familiar face around, Karina felt a twinge of anxiety. Opportunities to lead surgeries were already rare for her, let alone under circumstances like this, with no one she could truly rely on.But there was no turning back now. Gritting her teeth, Karina donned her gloves. As she was about to enter the operating room, her peripheral vision caught sight of a figure standing silently in the distance. It was Wilfred. His steady gaze met hers, his eyes carrying something profound she couldn’t quite decipher. When their eyes locked, a faint smile curved his lips.In th
“Ava.”A deep voice cut through the air, and Karina turned to see a man in a black suit, wearing a hat and a mask, striding toward them. But the man’s white eyelashes and distinctive eyes were all Karina needed to recognize him. He was her albino patient, Xavier Jasper!Xavier also didn’t expect to run into both Wilfred and Karina here. “It’s you two,” he exclaimed in surprise.Wilfred’s gaze sharpened as he calmly addressed Xavier. “Keep your sister in line. Apologize.”Before Xavier could respond, Ava stepped forward and, to everyone’s surprise, said, “I’m sorry. I was too impulsive. Please forgive me.” Karina was taken aback by how quickly Ava apologized. Even Xavier, who knew his sister’s arrogant tendencies well, looked stunned.Karina nodded, her tone steady but firm. “I forgive you, but that doesn’t mean everyone else will. You should work on your attitude. Stop acting so entitled everywhere you go.” With that, Karina turned on her heel and walked away. Although Xavie
”Those were her meticulously compiled notes, the result of hours of hard work—and now they were ruined just like that?” Karina thought.“I’ve never wronged you. Why would you do something like this?” she demanded, her voice trembling with indignation. Something about the situation felt off, and Karina’s sharp intuition told her this wasn’t a simple misunderstanding.Under Karina’s intense gaze, the nurse finally broke down, revealing Ava’s role in orchestrating the whole thing. Karina’s anger turned into a mix of rage and incredulous amusement. “Really? Rich people—did they all enjoy throwing money around like this?”All this trouble, just to ruin her hard-earned work over a seat?Her carefully compiled notes were gone, and there wasn’t a second copy. Arguing wouldn’t bring them back, but Ava wasn’t going to let this slide without giving someone a piece of her mind.Finding Ava wasn’t difficult. In fact, Ava didn’t even try to avoid her. She seemed to be waiting, eager to see
Just as Ava was about to cause a scene, the sound of steady footsteps filled the room. Wilfred strode in, his white coat enhancing his composed, almost ethereal aura. Ava shot Karina a glare, silently committing her to memory, then begrudgingly found another seat. Wilfred’s gaze swept across the room, pausing ever so briefly on Karina before moving on. She wasn’t sure if it was real or just her imagination. “Today, we’ll discuss cellular structures. I’ll start with an example from my doctoral thesis,” Wilfred announced, adjusting the projector. To Karina’s surprise, he was an exceptional lecturer—clear, engaging, and far more comprehensible than many university professors. She listened intently, taking meticulous notes. Yvette peeked over at Karina’s notebook, wide-eyed at the densely packed writing. “Karina, when you eventually get promoted, land a big raise, or go for your doctorate, I promise I won’t be jealous. Truly.”Karina chuckled. “If you need these notes, I can len
Karina glanced at the time and quickly gestured for Yvette to sit down as well. However, barely had they taken their seats when a haughty woman marched up to Karina, her sharp gaze fixed on the chair she was sitting on. “You, get up. I want that seat!” Karina frowned, studying the unfamiliar woman. She didn’t recognize her from the hospital, but the designer jewelry around her neck and the branded bag on her arm screamed wealth. She seemed like the kind of entitled socialite who rarely had to fight for anything, let alone a seat.Unsure if the woman was trying to pick a fight or genuinely wanted the chair, Karina pointed to the open seats nearby. “There are plenty of seats over there. Take one of those.”Then, she lowered her head, dismissing the woman entirely.The woman’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Excuse me? I said I want your seat. Get up. Now!” Not content with words alone, she reached out to pull Karina up by force. Karina, now genuinely angry, shook her off. “I was h
Karina looked slightly surprised. She distinctly remembered that Wilfred wasn’t a drinker. “I thought you avoided alcohol?” Wilfred, ever the epitome of control and composure, preferred to steer clear of anything that dulled his sharpness. Back when they worked at the Birkham Central Hospital, she had seen him reject bottles of expensive wine from people trying to curry favor with him. He sipped his tea slowly before replying, “You’ve started at a new hospital. As your former mentor, I haven’t given you a proper congratulatory gift yet.” “This is… for me?” Karina asked, her voice tinged with disbelief. Wilfred’s gaze was steady as he replied, “Don’t like it? If not, I can send it back and we can find something else later.” He raised his hand to call the server over. “Wait! No need. I like it a lot,” Karina interjected hastily, stopping him in his tracks. The idea of going gift shopping with him later felt uncomfortably like a date. And knowing Wilfred’s personality, w
Wilfred’s gaze swept over her without a word, and Karina climbed into the car on her own. When choosing her seat, she instinctively moved toward the back, but before she could get in, Wilfred spoke, “Sit in the front. It’s more convenient.” Karina hesitated briefly. Not wanting to appear overly particular, she complied and took the passenger seat. Although there was a saying that the front seat was reserved for a girlfriend, Wilfred didn’t strike her as someone who cared about such details. She decided to pretend she didn’t know. After buckling her seatbelt, a phone suddenly appeared in front of her. She looked up, her face full of confusion and surprise. Wilfred glanced sideways at her, one hand on the steering wheel, the car still stationary. “I haven’t decided on a restaurant yet. I’ll be driving soon. You pick something.” Karina took the phone. As Wilfred drove, she scrolled through the options, narrowing it down to three restaurants. But her mild indecisivenes
Karina forced a smile. “Really, it’s fine. You all go ahead.”Yvette pouted, her disappointment clear as she relented. “Alright then.”Once the others had left, Karina tried to refocus on work. She pulled out her research materials, determined to get something done. Yet, no matter how hard she tried, her thoughts kept wandering. The cheerful chatter from outside finally snapped her out of it, making her realize just how distracted she had been.Karina gave a wry smile and muttered to herself, “This is why you don’t get ahead of yourself. Seriously, one of life’s biggest delusions.”For a fleeting moment, she had thought Wilfred might feel something for her too. But it was better this way, she told herself—better to wake up now than to fall in too deep later. Romance wasn’t her strong suit; focusing on her career was safer.While others might drown their heartbreak in food or a night out, Karina chose the most grueling outlet: work. It might be exhausting, but it was effective. S