When Charmaine came out with her makeup redone, Jack was even more displeased. "What's wrong with your face? Why is it getting uglier and uglier? Redo your makeup!"Charmaine could only comply. "Your foundation is too light!""What's with the thick eyeliner?""The contour is too dark!""No, no!"Charmaine had her makeup redone over ten times. It wasn't until she felt like her face had gotten a layer thinner that Jack finally gave her the green light. "Your looks aren't suitable for the big screen. It just doesn't bring out the desired effect no matter what we do to your face," Jack said disdainfully. Hearing that, Charmaine wondered if it would be fine for her to act in a TV series instead. She wouldn't mind involving herself in that."Mr. Lewis, do you shoot TV series? Are there any suitable roles for me?" she immediately asked."What are you talking about? When have I ever shot a TV series?" Jack felt offended. "My entire career has been in film-making. Don't you eve
Upon hearing Penelope's words, Zayn was instantly hot under the collar. They had the audacity to get Larissa to handle all the challenging scenes and let Charmaine reap the benefits. Zayn couldn't understand why Larissa would want to return to such a biased family.Suppressing his anger, he said, "How disappointing. As professional actors, we prioritize our roles above all else. Yet, you're in a rush to get a body double for your daughter before she even starts shooting her scene."Penelope was at a loss for words. "You've let me down, Mrs. Solace. With your parenting style, I doubt you can nurture any outstanding children. Charmaine's personality doesn't align with the female lead in this movie. She's not the right fit for the role," Zayn said and turned to leave.Penelope was dumbfounded. She immediately chased after him upon realizing that Charmaine lost the role because of her."Zayn, wait! I didn't mean that. Why won't you let Charmaine be the female lead? You can't do thi
Larissa felt happy buying Zayn his desired car. She had managed to live through her dark times because of this group of people. They were not only her friends but also people she could trust and rely on. "By the way, Boss, there's finally some progress on the matter you asked me to investigate. I found out that Penelope used to work as a housekeeper for the Solace family. She became Ethan's wife after hooking up with him," Zayn texted. Larissa raised her eyebrows slightly. "Also, Ethan had a wife before Penelope, but it seems someone tampered with the information. I couldn't find any more details about it. Boss, there's a strong possibility that Ethan's ex-wife is your biological mother.""I'll get you the Solaces' hair samples for DNA testing. Let me know when the results are out." "Okay!" he replied. Thinking about how Zayn pranked people, Larissa felt sorry for Penelope and Charmaine for a moment. She headed to the swimming pool to see what kind of sorry state they had
That set Fiona off. "Shut up, bitch! He is my dad, not yours!" she yelled at Jessica."Enough!"Elon was already angry upon seeing how rebellious Fiona was. Her indiscriminate scolding of Jessica only added fuel to the fire. In his rage, he grabbed the glass from the table and hurled it to the floor.No matter how furious he was, he had never thought of hitting his child. Unfortunately, when the glass shattered, a shard flew toward Fiona. She instinctively turned her head, narrowly avoiding the broken piece. Regardless, it still cut her forehead, leaving a streak of red. Fiona touched her forehead and saw the blood on her hand. When Elon snapped out of his rage, he regretted his actions immediately. His mouth twitched, and he wanted to tend to Fiona. Even so, upon looking at how she had styled herself, he suppressed his concern for her in the end. "Oh, my God! Fiona, you're bleeding!" Jessica rushed toward her and wanted to check on her."Keep your dirty hands to yourse
Larissa decided to help treat Ambrose's legs. She hadn't been able to decide so far because she was worried her identity would be exposed if she revealed too much of her skills.But she understood now. She'd always been easygoing, so why was she even overthinking this? The wheelchair was helpful, but wasn't a healthy Ambrose much better?Since she'd decided to treat Ambrose's legs, she needed a set of good acupuncture needles. After asking around, Larissa found an old craftsman. He agreed to craft her needles according to the blueprints she drew. It was expensive, but it was worth the price so long as he could do it.A few days later, the craftsman told her the needles were ready, so Larissa rode her bike to collect them.The craftsman lived in a secluded area. So, Larissa got further off the beaten road and drove past an abandoned construction site.From afar, she saw a group of men shove a girl to the ground. She had green curly hair and colorful makeup with a black leather ja
"No, please, I'm begging you! I'll talk! I'll tell you everything!" The leader was so scared of being beaten to death if he spoke too slowly that the words kept spilling out of him.The only problem was that he talked with a lisp since his teeth had been knocked out. "I don't know who it was. They only contacted me through text messages."But that person transferred me five million buck. They asked me to assault Ms. Lancaster before killing her," the leader finished.Fiona paled in response. Who could possibly be so cruel to her? Who would want her dead this eagerly? Who would benefit the most from her death? The answer came to her instantly."Jessica Warren!" Fiona said with gritted teeth.Larissa looked at Fiona with surprise. It seemed like the girl had some sense. Since she already figured out what she needed to know, Larissa stomped on the leader's hand and crushed it.After that, she repeated the process with all the other thugs' right hands, ignoring their howling and cryi
Larissa didn't think the person was calling her, so she kept walking."Hey! I'm talking to you! Stop!" There was the sound of hurried footsteps, so Larissa turned around in surprise.A woman with green curly hair, colorful makeup, and a black leather jacket? Who else could it be other than Fiona Lancaster?The moment Fiona got a good look at Larissa's face, her surprised expression froze. She stopped right in front of Larissa, who pretended to be confused and tilted her head."You were talking to me?""You're—" Fiona scratched her head regretfully. "Sorry, I think I mistook you for someone else.""It's okay," Larissa said generously.Fiona smiled awkwardly. Then, she turned around and grumbled, "I couldn't have remembered my crush's figure wrong. I thought I saw Larry, so why did he turn out to be a she …"Larissa secretly stuck out her tongue. It was a good thing she'd been wearing her helmet and using a different voice. Otherwise, her cover would've been blown.Following the
Judy lowered her head. She said miserably, "Thanks for fixing my hand. But I was the one who ruined our senior's specimen."It's very important since she's using it in a competition where she represents our campus. It's all my fault for being so careless. I'll figure out a way to fix it," she continued."Miss, you'd better get registered first. Otherwise, you'll run out of time, and the registration counter will close …" Judy trailed off.She was taking as much of the blame as she could to avoid getting Larissa involved. They were all so unlucky. It would be nice if even one of them didn't get punished.After the senior's friends helped her up, she said with gritted teeth, "You heard the girl! It was her stupid fault that my specimen got destroyed, not me!"You're a freshman, aren't you? You're so arrogant, treating us seniors like this! I'm telling you, you're doomed. Don't even think about having a moment of peace until I graduate."Larissa chuckled coldly. "Oh no, I'm so scare
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