Early the next morning, Henry went along with Charmaine to school.The students were dumbfounded. What was happening?Hadn't Charmaine hired a contract killer and was arrested by the cops? How was she back at school? Also, the man next to her looked really charming and rich!Truth be told, Henry could also be rather intimidating. He had the look of someone who could be the latest, most popular male actor in the entertainment industry. He was attractive, cultured, and seemed soft and gentle.After all, he was raised in an affluent household. So, he brought the air of a rich man's son with him. Ambrollum City was not like Jaedornia. The majority of the students here had not seen much of the world. When such a polished man emerged, it was enough to make the average lady squeal.Furthermore, this was a tall, rich, and handsome man hanging around Charmaine and showing concern. His deep, longing look for her left many people astonished.What in the world was this situation?Larissa
It wasn't Ethan's fault that he hadn't heard the news. He was mainly preoccupied with finding the right connections to save Charmaine the last few days.Further, Garet had given him quite a traumatic experience.Ethan thought that Garet was just caught up in some scandal.All he had to do was send out a lawyer's letter, and Ethan was sure that the slander online would have all vanished very soon. Hill Corporation would then have its former glory restored in a jiff!He didn't expect that Garet would be arrested!Ethan looked unsettled and his eyes were wavering. After some time, he said, "The Hill family's roots are deep. Do you think it's the end for them?"Who knows, Garet might be released in a few days. He will come after you then!"Larissa looked at him weirdly. "I am just a student. Even if he wanted to get even, he should be looking for you, as you are the head of the Solaces. Why would he come after me?"She made her statement innocently. It was as if she had not a singl
Larissa thought that they were a match made in heaven. She certainly had no intention of separating them.She wished that she could bring the entire County Clerk's Office over for the couple to register their marriage on the spot to seal the deal!"Congratulations to you both from the bottom of my heart. I hope that you'll be wed soon, never to be separated for the rest of your life."Larissa then waved and continued, "I'm headed for class. You go on with what you have to do."From behind, Henry watched her lovely figure walk away. He couldn't take his eyes off her!Suddenly, a wicked idea came to his mind.Wasn't Ambrose crippled? Then, it surely meant that he couldn't satisfy Larissa. Perhaps next time, if he could find a chance to satisfy her on his behalf …He could barely contain his ecstasy at that thought!He had indeed fallen in love at first sight at the Solace's party. However, the person he had fallen in love with was not Charmaine, but Larissa instead.He had mulle
Charmaine nudged her lackey, Ella.Ella understood at once. She stood up and said loudly, "Rachel, there's a vote to pick the beauty queen of our college. Do you know who the top three are?"Rachel was interested. "Who?"Ella looked maliciously at Larissa and drawled, "You're so pretty, Rachel, but you're only in second place. Do you know who's in first?"Rachel seemed very interested in this topic. "Who is it?""It's Larissa!" Ella said loudly, and she pointed towards the first row.She was clearly trying to stir trouble!Charmaine's eyes were shining. She really hoped that Larissa and Rachel would start fighting.Unfortunately, Rachel did not react as she'd expected. She even nodded in approval. "Not bad. This vote seems legitimate."Ella, Charmaine, and the onlookers were at a loss for words.Ella said hurriedly, "But you're so beautiful and you didn't get chosen to be the beauty queen. Don't you feel that it's unfair?"Many people frowned at this. It was obviously a comm
After she finished speaking, Charmaine stood up straight and puffed out her chest.She was the future Mrs. Huxley of Huxley Real Estate! Rachel was just a nobody, a mere teaching assistant. She had nothing to be afraid of!Rachel burst out laughing, completely unafraid. She laughed so hard that tears were coming out of her eyes, looking as if she'd just heard a funny joke.The only two people at the scene who remained calm were Larissa and Fiona.Fiona came from such a prestigious family that a family in real estate like the Huxleys was nothing to her.Larissa just shook her head silently. She found it just as funny as Rachel did.They had made so much money together that ten lifetimes wouldn't be enough to spend it all.They wouldn't even spare a glance for a family like the Huxleys.With difficulty, Rachel finally stopped laughing and said casually, "Huxley Real Estate, right? If I said that they would go bankrupt within three months, do you think that would be fun?"Charmai
Keanu's eyes gleamed. "Ms. Lancaster, I saw a stray cat over there that was run over by a car. Its leg is broken and it's lost a lot of blood."I feel sorry for it but I don't have any experience with saving animals and I don't know what to do. Could you come and have a look at it with me?"There was a calculating, slightly nervous look in his eyes as he spoke.Fiona had drunk too much and her mind wasn't working properly. Upon hearing that a little animal had been run over, she slapped Keanu vigorously. "Run over by a car? Where?"She'd slapped him so hard that Keanu almost fell to the ground.Keanu said, "Just out the front. Do you want to come with me?""Come on, bring me over!" Fiona shook her head, trying to clear it.Keanu looked pleased. "Let's go. I'll bring you there."Seeing that Fiona was drunk, confused, and swaying as she walked, Keanu held out his hand to help her. "Let me help you, Ms. Lancaster …"Just as his hand was about to touch Fiona's shoulder, a slender,
Rachel was interested. "Want to compete with me?"Fiona didn't even hesitate before answering, "Okay, let's do it!"Larissa couldn't stop them in time.She looked at Fiona as if she was an idiot, her eyes full of concern. This girl really was naive!An hour later, Rachel huffed and puffed as she carried Fiona back to Larissa's apartment. "Boss, I was wrong. I shouldn't have competed with her."Larissa was exasperated. "Alright. Put her on the sofa, I'll go get a blanket."Fiona and Rachel had competed in everything from arm wrestling to kicking bottles. Finally, they'd decided to compete to see who could drink more alcohol. Both of them were flushed with the effort.As expected, Fiona lost spectacularly.Fiona passed out cold toward the end of their drinking competition, so Rachel had no choice but to carry her back."Boss, your little friend is a pretty good person." Rachel put Fiona on the sofa and pulled the blanket over her.Fiona was utterly drunk. Her face was flushed a
Rachel laughed dryly, but then stopped when she saw that Larissa was thinking seriously about something."Boss, what are you thinking?" Rachel asked, confused.Larissa's eyes flashed. "I think I know why Henry is interested in Charmaine."Rachel asked curiously, "Why?"She suddenly thought of something and covered her mouth in shock. "Is Henry … looking for Athena's daughter? He thinks Charmaine is you!"Larissa raised her eyebrows. "If that's the truth, it would be interesting."Rachel said, "Boss, we can't let them succeed. Henry's going to bring Charmaine back to the Sawyer family and she has the same DNA as you! What if the Sawyers get the wrong person?"When I think about that disgusting woman Charmaine taking the inheritance your mother left for you, I can't control myself!"At this rate, she'd even take your identity and go to the Sawyers in Jaedornia to claim them as her family! Don't stop me, I'm going to beat that bitch to death!"Larissa laughed lightly and said, "I
Ambrose faced his back to Larissa.She tried to conceal her grievance and anger, shouting, "Aren't you leaving? Leave then!"He kept his back to her, not daring to turn around.Despite her efforts to suppress her emotions, he detected a touch of grief in her voice.Ambrose was frightened of turning around and seeing her tears.As long as he saw those eyes, he would be unable to resist the temptation to be selfish once again, to stay by her side at all costs.He gradually tightened his gloved hands.No. He couldn't be so selfish. He had become a monster, unworthy of her!He wanted to escape, hide, and not let Larissa see his monster appearance. However, he couldn't move at all. His feet stubbornly stayed in place, as if rooted.She walked up to him. She stared attentively at him for a moment before slowly reaching out to hold his hand.Just as her fingertips were about to touch his hand, Ambrose suddenly returned to his senses.Damn it! What was he doing? How could he let Lar
Max's treatment of external injuries was professional.He gently patted the wolf cub's head and said, "Bye."The wolf cub's eyes were full of gratitude. It looked at the humans deeply before running away without looking back.Larissa and her team continued to search for traces of the werewolf in Northernmost.However, they didn't find any useful clues. Max couldn't help but ask, "Madam, do you think there would be werewolves here?"She replied, "Although Jackie lied about the wolf cub, I believe he saw something real. No matter what, I'll find him, even if we have to turn Northernmost upside down!"On a mountain several miles away, a tall figure stood against the wind. He stood firm amidst the snowy landscape like a sturdy tree.The wolf cub approached him and affectionately rubbed against his trousers. He lowered his head, giving it a faint glance. "Little fool, don't get caught in human traps again."His tone was stern, with a hint of teaching. The wolf cub lowered its head i
There were no cameras in the hotel room, but there were in the corridor.In a fleeting moment, Larissa finally noticed something wrong.She rewinded the video and played it back slowly several times. Finally, she confirmed what she had seen.She slumped into the chair, completely lost.She knew that something must have happened to Ambrose.Although the footage got grainy right away, Larissa still saw it—Ambrose's hand had undergone some sort of transformation.What on earth had happened? She must find him as soon as possible!Everything was fine last night. Ambrose set off fireworks for her and even used drones to write his vow in the sky.He had done so many romantic things for her. Why did he change overnight? What was wrong with his hand?Larissa's mind was in chaos, unable to make sense of anything. After thinking for a moment, she called Max."Max, send a ship to pick me up... No, send me a helicopter. I have to go back right away."After returning, she immediately aske
Ambrose's pupils shrank.His right hand had completely transformed into the shape of a wolf claw.The mutation continued to spread up his arm, resulting in a thick layer of wolf fur.Dawn was approaching. A faint light shone on the horizon. The distant sea was tumultuous with no end in sight.Ambrose stood on the balcony, his black hair fluttering in the sea breeze.He cautiously lifted his right hand. At this moment, his hand could no longer be called a hand.From his fingertips to his arm, it had fully transformed into a wolf's paw. Even more terrifyingly, the mutation was still spreading toward his shoulder.His time was running out.Ambrose stared at his right hand intently for a long time. Until the cold air covered his long eyelashes with a layer of frost, he put on his gloves again, hiding the mutated hand.He returned to the bedroom, where Larissa remained asleep. She appeared to be having a beautiful dream, smiling as she slept.Ambrose sat down by the bed, gazing at
Larissa didn't notice Ambrose's abnormality. She thought he was preparing a surprise for her."Then hurry up, Mister!" She tiptoed and kissed his face before running out with a smile.His gentle smile disappeared after she left.Ambrose stared at his mutated right hand, his expression gradually darkening.He didn't want to appear so hideous in front of Larissa. So, he put on a pair of black gloves, intending to hide it from her.Larissa waited outside, kicking the ground with boredom. After a while, Ambrose came out."Mister!" Larissa dashed for him like a lively bird.He hugged her as he had done countless times before. She hooked her arm around his, and they walked out together.When the restaurant doors slowly opened, Larissa noticed the pink rose petals scattered all over the floor.It was so beautiful!It was evident that Ambrose attached great importance to their wedding anniversary tonight.She stared at his strikingly gorgeous profile. He turned and showed her a doti
A week later, Birdie awoke.She burst into tears upon seeing Larissa. "Ms. Larissa, those people beat me so badly! I thought I'd never see you again!"Larissa tenderly hugged Birdie and patted her back to comfort her. "It's fine now. Don't be afraid. I've already avenged you."Vincent stood nearby. He tightly pursed his lips, believing that the punishments meted out to those people were too light.After Birdie had stopped crying, she looked at him and asked, "Vince, why are you still so short?"He felt like he'd been struck by lightning.Birdie was a year older than Vincent. Girls at this age tended to be taller than boys, causing Vincent to be a head shorter than Birdie.He pursed his lips and quietly put away the small cakes he had prepared for her. It took him a lot of effort to snatch it from Victor.Even if he gave it back to Victor, he wouldn't give it to the ungrateful Birdie!Larissa could tell Vincent's thoughts and nearly came out laughing. She barely managed to hold
Larissa observed Fernando, feeling increasingly familiar with his appearance."Hmm... aren't you the guy who owes me a hundred thousand dollars in medical expenses? Have your injuries healed?"It was simple for a person to leave a lasting impression on her. He only needed to owe her money.When Fernando heard the familiar voice, he finally confirmed she was the one who saved him."It's me. I'm really sorry..."He didn't hide anything and confessed all of his wrongdoings. After speaking, he nervously waited.Larissa might criticize him harshly, hit him, or even trample on his dignity as Nayla did. Everything was his fault. He was willing to face the consequences.But...She pondered for a moment and suddenly asked, "You're quite skilled, huh?""Uh..." Fernando didn't expect her to ask such a question out of the blue. He paused for a moment before nodding.Larissa waved. "Join the Hamiltons as a bodyguard then! If you perform well during the three-year testing period, we'll pro
As the Daltons' men surrounded Max, Nayla managed to flee."Damn it!" He gritted his teeth and glanced at Fernando. "Since you didn't join Nayla in harming Ms. Zoey, I'll let you go. You may leave!"However, Fernando didn't do so. He seemed to have made a certain determination and bent toward Max. "Please allow me to stay by Ms. Zoey's side. I'm willing to spend the rest of my life protecting her."Max squinted. "Do you think I'll still believe you?"Fernando remained bent over. It was a posture of persistence rather than reverence. "I won't give up even if you disagree.""Whatever!" Max turned around indifferently and led the Hamiltons' guards away.Fernando soon straightened up. He appeared resolute. Even if Max barred him from entering the Hamilton residence again, he would silently protect Zoey....Nayla stitched up her face at the Dalton residence, her hands trembling violently."Damn it!" She let out a shrill roar and hurled the needle holder violently to the ground.H
Fernando became more certain of the truth when he saw Nayla's panicked expression."Do you want me to believe you? Then show me how you used the silver needles to save me.""I—" Nayla bit her lip tightly. "You hurt me, Fernando. Have you forgotten that I saved your life? You promised to repay me. How could you doubt me?"He returned to his former coldness and stepped closer to her."You're not the one I owe gratitude to. When I was severely injured and unconscious, I couldn't see who had saved me. I'd even forgotten her voice. Fortunately, I've recalled it. Or I'd have no idea how much longer you'd deceive me!"During this period, the humiliations he had endured from Nayla were vivid and echoed in his mind.He had also doubted how a kind woman who would help a stranger could become so cruel.Nayla explained that her parents had abandoned her since birth. Larissa had also caused the death of her grandmother, who had raised her.After returning to her biological family, Larissa r