“Give me back my phone,” Mona said to Victor. “Let me take you home.” Victor put the phone into his pocket. It would be awkward for Mona to try to reach for it. Mona gritted her teeth. She looked up and glared at Victor. Victor spread his hands and shrugged, expressing that he was helpless. ‘Scumbag!’ Mona cursed internally. A cab happened to be here at this time, thus she lifted her hand to stall it and went in, leaving Victor on the spot. Victor stood in place. He watched the cab drive away until it slowly disappeared from his line of sight. His playful look froze a little as he slowly looked down with disappointment and regret in his eyes… He stood in the wind for a long time and did not know what he was thinking. He only felt that he looked slightly ugly as he put his ego down for someone else to step on just now. Nonetheless, given his and Mona’s status at the moment, he did not know how else he could have approached her. While Victor’s thoughts drifted away, the pho
When Thaddeus returned to his grandfather’s ward, the machine beeped and made an alarming sound that alerted him right away. Master Fontaine’s ventilator had been removed. Thaddeus hurried over and put it back on him. He glanced at the screen. If he had not handled the situation in time, Master Fontaine would not have been saved. After calming down, Thaddeus realized that someone wanted Master Fontaine dead. Given that something like that happened while he stepped out for a few minutes, it must be someone he knew. Thaddeus calmed down and called his assistant to come over immediately. He first checked the surveillance camera, but coincidentally, the surveillance equipment malfunctioned during that period, causing all the screens to turn black. None of them could be restored. Someone must have done it. For all he knew, it was a mole. “Call the guards here to keep watch 24 hours on duty. Do it now.” Thaddeus gave the order decisively, and his assistant executed it right awa
Mona did not take her phone and knew nothing about what happened last night. When she came out of the hospital elevator, she saw that the whole floor was guarded by soldiers in uniform. Two guards stood on both sides of the corridor at every meter. Mona could not help but feel her heart tighten when she saw the scene. “Stand right there.” When she came out of the elevator, she was stopped by one of the soldiers. “This floor has been sealed off. Outsiders aren’t allowed to come and go as they please.” “I’m Thaddeus’ wife, and I’m here to deliver breakfast to him and my grandpa.” Mona revealed her identity, but that guard responded with a straight face, “You’re not allowed to do that. Mr. Fontaine said that no one is allowed to come in.” “Then, can you help me deliver the breakfast?” The guard hesitated and was about to go and ask Thaddeus for instructions when the ward door opened. A tall and handsome man walked out with a white shirt and a high-class back belt. What was mor
Mona looked down at the cold, hard thing she was touching with her hand. “A gun?” “Think for yourself—given that a gun is needed in this situation, do you think it’s a game?” Thaddeus pinched Mona’s nose as she did not know her limits. She probably did not know how many interests were involved and how many people would be eager to make a move if Master Fontaine’s critical situation was known to the public. Master Fontaine stopped managing their family business, but he had served the armed services when he was young. The name Xavier was famous in the army such that every soldier knew about his great achievements. Just those veterans in South Georgia and Lindsburg alone would assemble and obey his orders if he gave the order. Once such a figure fell, all kinds and demons and monsters would secretly make a move. Mona stuck out her tongue and looked playful. “I know it was a simple and childish thought. I’m aware of the army force behind Grandpa. Many people must’ve coveted it an
Mona spent a day reading through the script. She was very satisfied with it. Perhaps because the heroine’s persona was very similar to hers, and the plot was attractive due to the suspense and thrilling elements in it, Mona decided to take up the job after some thought. Nonetheless, she requested her agent that she would only go on set once her family affairs were settled. Otherwise, she would be too worried to go out to work if her grandfather did not wake up. At noon, Mona put down the script in her hand. She was rather hungry, and it was time to eat lunch. Just as she was thinking about what she should have for lunch, a guard delivered lunch to the ward. “Eat,” Thaddeus looked at his laptop and said to Mona without even looking up. Their lunch was not exactly sumptuous. They were food similar to what soldiers would have in the army, but it was enough for the two of them. Mona walked to the dining table and picked up her cutleries to start eating. Thaddeus adjusted the
The studio’s car directly sent Mona to a five-star hotel in Neuffield. When Mona saw the capital G logo at the hotel, she instantly recognized that this was the Graves’ newly opened hotel. Tim had once told her that the Graves intended to expand their hotel layout and build a five-star hotel that belonged to Graves & Co alone. They did it, and this five-star hotel was truly beautiful. “Stella has arrived. Let’s move faster.” Sophie had the document in her mouth while she closed the door with her hand and nudged Mona forward. “That writer’s name is Stella?” “Mm.” Sophie took out her phone to call the water and asked which room she was in. Afterward, she handed the document in her mouth to Mona and said, “See for yourself. This is her information.” The two of them walked into the hotel. Sophie stood and called while Mona sat in the lobby’s bar and looked through Stella’s information. Stella was the writer’s pen name. She was very young in her early 30s. From her picture, Mo
After the meal, Mona, Sophie, and Stella walked out of the room and bumped into a familiar figure head-on. Tim was surrounded by several hotel executives as they inspected the hotel operations. “Go to the meeting room first and wait for me. Prepare for a meeting with the executives.” When Tim saw Mona, he immediately dismissed the executives and walked toward her and her companions. “Why didn’t you tell me in advance that you’re coming?” Tim directly omitted the formalities with Mona and talked to her familiarly. “I came to talk about work with a friend.” Only then did Tim shift his attention to Stella, who was next to Mona. He narrowed his eyes when he saw Stella’s face. He recognized her. Stella’s expression did not change when she saw Tim as though they did not know each other. After a brief eye contact, she said goodbye to Sophie and Mona. “You go ahead and talk. I have something to do, so I’ll leave first.” Mona noticed that Tim constantly looked back at Stella,
After the meeting with Stella, Sophie sent Mona back to Fontaine Residence. It was 9 p.m., and Mona was tired. She thought about Thaddeus, who was watching over their grandpa in the hospital. It was probably hard on him too. Bobby and Millie each had a bath with the nanny’s help and slept. Mona was resting on the sofa when Maria came over with a bucket of water for Mona to soak her feet. “Mrs. Fontaine, you’re home. You must be tired, running around all day. Quickly soak your feet.” Maria squatted beside Mona and bent over to take off her socks. She grabbed Mona’s feet and put them in the bucket of water, then looked up and said with a smile, “Mrs. Fontaine, I added some Chinese herbs meant for relieving fatigue, as you taught me. Is the water temperature alright?” Mona’s feet were warmed by the hot water, and she was touched. She said gratefully to Maria, “It’s just right. Thanks for your concern, Maria.” “Heh, you’re too polite. Why are you thanking me? You’ve always trea