In a certain hotel's luxury suite, Abigail was riding through hell and high water to upgrade her way of life."Fuck! You're so good, Daddy!" Abigail moaned, panting against Matthew Farley. Glistening sweat rolled down their skin."That's it, doll … I love it when you call me that. Come on, who's your Daddy?" Matthew groaned, spouting out the entire spectrum of filth that was dirty talk.All Abigail wanted was for him to finish, however. It wasn't the first time she had slept with someone to get a promotion. This time, it was to become the general manager of the news department she was in.Just when the finish line was in sight, the hotel room door was unexpectedly thrown open.Abigail shrieked, quickly diving under the covers. Matthew, meanwhile, hurriedly pulled on his underwear. A chilling sensation shot down his spine like icy spikes as he turned to see who was at the door."H-Honey?" "So this is the whore you've been sleeping with, Matthew Farley?" Aurora Cristole, Matthe
The audio file was of Bryan confessing everything about Abigail's plans—how she had seduced and tricked him into stealing KS World Hotel's confidential information before giving it to her.Abigail's phone fell to the ground.Her shaking grew more violent as she hugged herself tightly, feeling like her world had crumbled.…Betty took a hot bubble bath that night before commencing her skincare routine. Ever since Landon gave her those warnings that day, all for Lauren's sake, she hadn't been able to sleep well. It seemed as though a heavy burden rested upon her chest, steadily increasing in weight.She truly didn't understand how that idiotic sister of hers could have Alyssa Taylor back her up. Now, even Landon was standing up for her!"That lying, thieving bitch!" Betty cried, using her lipstick to scrawl Lauren's name on the mirror before furiously crossing it out. "Just you wait … when I'm Berenike's CEO—"Her phone rang.Betty scowled when she saw it was Zoe. Nonetheless,
"Can you help me decant this red wine?" Alyssa handed Sean a bottle while taking out her phone. Sean frowned slightly, knowing this was her way of getting him out so she could have privacy."I know what you're thinking, Sean. I hate Jasper, but it's not like we can't still discuss business together." Alyssa gently patted Sean's shoulder. She added, "I'll need to continue being in contact with him now that I plan to expand KS Group in Solana City.""But Ms. Alyssa—""There's no need to be afraid. He's not going to eat me. If he tries, Axel will wipe him out from the face of the Earth before he knows what hit him."Sean wasn't afraid. He would give his life to Alyssa if that were what it took to see her safe. He could never bear to see her getting hurt again.He sighed and went to decant the bottle as told, leaving Alyssa alone in the wine cellar."Yes?" Alyssa answered the call, her tone cold and flat."Thank you for the cake. It was delicious."Alyssa lowered her gaze. Jasper
Alyssa frowned. Why did that sound so weird? It was like someone had flavored a floral perfume with old socks.The atmosphere suddenly grew quiet. Neither spoke.After some time, Jasper said, "That's all I wanted to tell you. Goodnight.""Hey!" But Jasper had already hung up."What the hell? Was he drunk or something?" Alyssa grumbled, shaking her head as she switched off her phone.Meanwhile, Jasper was just realizing how clammy his hands were. His throat was burning dry, and his heart pounded wildly against his ribs like a caged animal.He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Let what is a bane of my mind today pass on before the next light. May that which frequents my heart unchecked, leave …"…Abigail remained in a state of coma after the car accident. According to the doctor, she was near vegetative, with very little chance of reawakening. This came as wonderful news to Betty. She felt like Lady Luck was finally gracing her presence!She couldn't have anyone find
With Lyla's birthday, Winston's third wife, drawing near, Alyssa dedicated her nights to crafting a present in her room. It was a ring of pure gold, inlaid with natural aquamarine and diamonds.Craftsmanship-wise, this was a piece of cake. Only the aquamarine heightened the cost of the ring. It was a true blue, straight-from-the-mine crystal that was still attached to its host rock when she got it. Alyssa was always thorough and devoted when it came to the gifts she prepared for her loved ones.She used to be the same toward Jasper, too. Sadly, he never appreciated it.Just then, a video call request appeared on her phone. It was Sliva Nunez, her assistant from her jewelry design firm."There are very few reasons why you would call me at this hour," Alyssa said while polishing the crystal."Do you remember Tyson Nolan?" Sliva asked."Yeah. Why? He apprenticed under me for three years before starting a jewelry line of his own. He's a pretty gifted student.""You won't believe w
That night, the Beckett family got together for their monthly dinner with Newton. The atmosphere appeared cheerful and merry; even Betty helped serve her sister food and drink every now and then. It was as if they shared a close bond. Lauren stayed silent beside Jasper, not uttering a word since the beginning of the evening. Though she remained quiet, her determination was evident—every morsel of food Betty gave her was discreetly pushed to the side of the plate.Javier set his silverware down. "Dad, Sophia and I have something important in the works. We'd like to seek your opinion on it now that we've taken the time to consider it.""Why? If you two have decided, then there is no point in coming to me for approval." Newton tucked into some corn. Newton went on, saying, "I'm sure this wife of yours can give you all the opinions you need to hear. Haven't you relied on her all these years?"Sophia forced a smile, even though her chest was filled with hatred. She despised thi
"Watch your manners, Lauren! We're having dinner with Grandpa here!" Sophia quipped."Alright, alright. That's enough. It's just a fork. No reason to get upset at the girl," Newton retorted. Lauren was his favorite granddaughter, after all.Sophia clenched her fists angrily under the table. Everything she did was wrong in the eyes of this old man!"Grandpa, Mom, Dad … I'm done with my meal," Lauren said softly, then hurriedly left the table.Jasper's eyes narrowed as he watched his sister leave, and certain thoughts appeared in his mind.Betty's gleeful mood had increased double fold. She thought that Lauren didn't have to endure such a situation. Lauren could have remained the family's insignificant, almost invisible member for the rest of her life. Regrettably, Lauren had chosen to attempt to seduce her man. That was why she felt the need to teach Lauren a lesson and assert her dominance in the situation."But why Landon?" Newton asked with a frown. "Didn't he like Alice?"
"Oh?" Newton responded curiously, stroking his chin."Yeah, Dad," Sophia piped up, "When has someone like Landon ever personally gone to see another woman? "He clearly has Betty in his thoughts. He wouldn't have come by otherwise. Plus, Alyssa already has someone else."Jasper slowly turned his eyes to Sophia. He swallowed anxiously, as if trying to control a turbulent emotion.Newton was surprised to hear this. "Alice has a boyfriend? Who is it?""Victor Schmidt's youngest, Jameson." Sophia had gotten word of this from Liana herself. Even though there wasn't much evidence that the two were dating, she might as well bring this up to stop the old man from interfering with their plans."Alyssa is not dating Jameson Schmidt," Jasper finally spoke up, setting down his cutlery."But I heard they've already gone on several dates, like going to the flower gardens, orchestras …""They are not dating." Jasper's gaze glinted with invisible knives. "Hopefully, Sophia remembers not to sta