Evelyn saw someone falling toward her and instinctively moved backward.She stumbled a few steps back before she realized that a champagne tower was behind her.She instantly realized that she was in danger.Just as she thought that she would fall into the glasses and get injured, someone with a strong arm grabbed her waist.The guy moved quickly and shielded her in his arms.All Evelyn heard was a series of screams and the sound of the champagne tower shattering.She felt something liquid flowing down her arm.At first, she thought it was the alcohol.When she came around, she realized that the crimson-red liquid was blood.She was instantly stunned.She didn't feel any pain and wondered where the blood was from.Just then, she saw Warren making his way over from the crowd.He pulled her up. His voice was trembling a little when he asked, "Evie, are you hurt? Let me check."Only then did Evelyn realize that the person who saved her earlier was Dennis.The guy was bleedin
After thanking the doctor, Evelyn entered the hospital room right away.Seeing the bandages all over Dennis made Evelyn's eyes teary with guilt."Mr. Potter, you were hurt because of me. Please feel free to ask for anything in return. I will do whatever it is to repay your kindness."Dennis shot a look at Evelyn and then at Warren, who was standing behind her. Warren looked ridiculously jealous which caused a hint of glee to flash past Dennis' gaze."I did that out of my own free will, so how could I ask for anything in return? If you really feel bad about it, though, there is something you can do for me."Before Dennis could finish talking, Warren pulled Evelyn into his arms and spoke in a firm tone. He said, "I will pay for all of your medical fees. If you want, I'll get you the best plastic surgeon in the country to treat your scars."I will also compensate you for your trouble. I will pay however much you want, but don't even think about going after her."Warren's gaze, his
Before Evelyn could even react to Dennis' proposition, Warren's large hand enveloped her shoulder. His gaze darkened, his eyes fixed with an icy intensity on Dennis.Each syllable he uttered seemed to carry the chill of a winter's breeze. "No. She is mine." Every inch of Warren's body simmered with anger as he saw right through Dennis' scheme. It appeared to be a mere façade of a relationship, but Warren sensed a deeper motive lurking beneath. After finally managing to drive away Seth and William from Evelyn's side, Warren couldn't bear the thought of another man approaching her. If not for Dennis' earlier intervention in saving Evelyn, Warren would have gladly confronted him. Dennis glanced up at Warren before tactfully shifting his gaze to Evelyn. With a calm tone, he responded, "My apologies if Ms. Jefferson feels uncomfortable. Let's put an end to this. I don't need any compensation. Please, you may leave." With a courteous nod, he prepared to rest. Just then, Evelyn's voi
Chet's recent behavior was unlike his usual self. He used to prioritize Clara's needs without hesitation.Clara wondered if Chet was upset because she had threatened suicide to force Warren back to her. The mere thought of it brought a flicker of displeasure to Clara's eyes. She couldn't afford to lose Chet. He was the secret weapon she relied on to keep Warren in line. To lift his spirits, Clara decided to surprise Chet with his favorite late-night snacks. She headed straight to his place, only to discover upon arrival that he wasn't home. Wandering around the house aimlessly, Clara stumbled upon a snow-white plush bunny perched on the study desk. Delighted, she rushed over and embraced the bunny tightly, feeling all her previous tension melt away in an instant. It was heartwarming to know that Chet still cared for her. He had remembered her wish for this bunny and gone out of his way to get it. As Clara played with the bunny, her attention was drawn to a drawing on the desk.
Evelyn had recently won several remarkable victories in court, one of which involved a high-profile celebrity divorce, further solidifying her status in the legal world. The celebrity had been in a decade-long relationship with a woman who had remained hidden from the public eye. His lover had faithfully supported him through thick and thin since they were both 18. However, when the celebrity rose to fame, he sought to replace her with a wealthy heiress. This woman, devoid of any legal protections, found herself dumped after dedicating ten years of her youth to the relationship. Many lawyers had shied away from the case due to its slim chances of success, but Evelyn took it on. Not only did she secure justice for the woman, but she also tarnished the celebrity's reputation significantly. As Evelyn witnessed the woman embrace her in tearful gratitude, she couldn't help but be moved. Her own relationship with Warren had ended similarly, with her three years of devotion dismissed
"Bailey's like an abandoned child, rejected by both parents." The vet's words pierced Evelyn's heart deeply as she cradled Bailey's head, showering it with kisses. Tears cascaded down her graceful jawline, landing softly on Bailey's snow-white fur. Her voice was choked with emotion as she whispered, "Bailey isn't abandoned. You're mommy and daddy's precious, and mommy loves you very, very much. Daddy loves you too. We would never leave you behind." Hearing her words, Bailey's bright, blue eyes seemed to fill with tears.Even the vet was moved, gently patting Bailey's head. "Bailey is mommy and daddy's beloved. Now, we're going to perform a small surgery on you. It might hurt a bit, but you need to be brave, okay?" Bailey remained silent throughout the entire procedure, which only added to Evelyn's sorrow. It felt like she hadn't cried like this in ages. Holding the peacefully sleeping Bailey, tears continued to stream down her face. Her guilt toward Bailey reached its peak.
Warren's moist lips grazed Evelyn's earlobe, a subtle yet deliberate gesture that sent shivers down her spine. His low chuckle lingered in her mind like an enchanting spell, leaving her momentarily breathless. Was Warren attempting to charm her? Did he think he was a dog, getting frisky in a place like the pet hospital? Evelyn leaned back slightly, a faint smile dancing at the corners of her lips. "Sorry, Mr. Larkin, but you're not my type." Like a bucket of icy water, those words doused the flame of passion that had just flickered to life within Warren. He gazed at Evelyn's calm demeanor, his voice tinged with resignation. "Then what is your type? Those refined scoundrels? I can be that, as long as it pleases you." Some people make sacrifices for love, while others undergo complete transformations. Warren was willing to change for love, as long as Evelyn gave her approval. He looked at her with deep affection, hoping to detect even the slightest softening in her expression.
The street was quite secluded, and there was hardly anyone in sight along the main road. Evelyn walked for quite some distance before she finally spotted a restaurant.She was about to head straight there when she sensed someone behind her and instinctively turned around to check. Standing behind her was a man staring directly at her. His gaze held an evil look. Sensing that something was wrong, she immediately ran away.Unfortunately, she was already weak from her low blood sugar. Worse still, the criminal pursuing her was a man.Evelyn didn't run far before she heard someone shouting behind her."Go to hell, Evelyn Jefferson!"As soon as Evelyn heard those words, she felt some liquid being splashed onto her back. Immediately after, she felt a sharp, burning pain shooting up her spine. She realized what was going on instantly and figured out what that liquid was. If it had gotten on her face, it was likely that the rest of her life would be ruined.Evelyn ignored everythin
Every word Linda spoke conveyed Warren's trust in her and disdain for Evelyn. She was suggesting that he didn't even want to come in person to visit Simon.Evelyn could tell what Linda was thinking. A faint, cold smile curved at the corner of her lips.She took out her phone from her bag, looked at Linda, and said, "Is that so? Then, I should personally call Mr. Larkin to thank him for remembering my father's kindness toward him."After she finished speaking, she started pretending to make a phone call.Linda immediately spoke up to stop her. "Mr. Larkin is very busy and currently in a meeting, so please do not disturb him.""Is it that he's busy, or is it that you don't want him to know you're visiting my father without his permission?"Linda realized that her thoughts were seen through by Evelyn, so she decided not to pretend anymore.A slight smirk appeared at the corner of her mouth. "Evelyn, back then, you took so much from Warren without regard for his well-being. Your hea
Evelyn immediately took out a piece of tissue to help Simon wipe away his tears. She said softly, "Dad, I know you have a lot you want to say to Ms. Dawson, so please wake up soon. We're all waiting for you."Simon's eyelashes fluttered slightly, as if he was agreeing to the promise.After that, Erica took out silver needles from her bag and inserted them into the acupuncture points on Simon's head.…One hour later, the first acupuncture session was complete.Evelyn asked with some concern, "Ms. Dawson, how is my dad?"Erica was tidying up while speaking, "His condition is better than I expected. At this rate, he should be showing more obvious responses in about a week."Hearing these words, Evelyn looked at her excitedly. "Really? That's great! My dad has hope now!"Ms. Dawson, you've been running around all day. Let me take you to eat first, then you can rest at the hotel."Just as she finished speaking, Simon grabbed Erica's hand.Seeing this scene, Evelyn's eyes widened
The room suddenly became so quiet that they could even hear each other's breathing.Tears welled up in Erica's eyes as she stared at Simon. She only went to his bedside, taking a few difficult steps, after several minutes.Erica gently placed her fingertips on Simon's wrist as tears fell onto his arm.Watched her unusual reaction, Evelyn finally remembered where she had seen Erica before.There was a picture of a women hidden in Simon's private photo album. If Evelyn wasn't mistaken, that woman is Erica.Simon had kept that photo all along, while Erica teared up upon seeing him. This kind of thing usually happened between couples.When Evelyn thought about it, she suddenly understood everything.Erica was someone Simon had been in love with many years ago. The unfortunate couple was separated initially because of Xena's scheme.Evelyn walked slowly to the bedside, patted Erica on the shoulder, and asked, "Do you know my dad, Dr. Dawson?"Erica wiped away her tears and sighed.
Erica was dressed very plainly, but her delicate features still stood out. The red mole near the corner of her eye felt especially familiar to Evelyn.Her first thought was that she had definitely seen Erica somewhere before.She calmly approached with a smile and said, "Dr. Dawson, we're here to fetch you to treat my father."Erica greeted them with a smile. "Come inside and have some water first. I'll go pack up, and we can leave in a short while."They followed her and entered the courtyard once more.While packing her things, Erica asked, "So, which one of you is Sophie's friend?"William, who had always been carefree and uninhibited, immediately stood up and respectfully said to Erica, "It's me. I met her in Zyldrica."Erica looked him up and down, her eyes revealing a hint of delight. "You seem very handsome and look spirited, young man."William's smile was somewhat stiff. It was the first time someone had ever complimented him, and he didn't know how to react.When fac
Evelyn stepped forward and said, "But Warren and the others have been doing everything they can to find you and get you out."Alfred shook his head. "If I leave, that bastard will know that you all have discovered his secret. All your subsequent plans will fail."I'm staying here since he won't do anything to me anyway. I still have something I haven't given him yet. How else do you think I've lived until now?"You all should leave quickly. Just pretend nothing happened. My granddaughter and I will handle that jerk ourselves.""Mr. Miller Senior—"Evelyn wanted to say something else, but Nathan, who was behind her, grabbed her abruptly.He furrowed his brow and looked at Alfred. "Evelyn, Mr. Miller Senior is right. If he leaves, Warren's plan will be ruined. Don't worry, I'll assign someone to keep an eye on this place and make sure nothing will happen to him."Evelyn was eager to save Alfred so that Warren could launch a full-scale attack on Russell. Only then could they reunit
Elma shook her head in disbelief. "That's impossible. You're talking nonsense. My dad was killed by Chester long ago. The person who killed him is not Sir."Evelyn gave a calm smile. "He says he's protecting you, but in reality, he has always treated you as a pawn to control Iris. Otherwise, your mother wouldn't risk her life so willingly for him."I could never understand why Iris would obey someone so willingly. But then I met you, and everything became clear to me."Have you never wondered why your mother looks so much like Mrs. Larkin? That person definitely won't tell you that they are twin sisters."You're also the one keeping an eye on this old man's biological daughter. That person has known about this secret for a long time but has kept it from Iris to fully control her."Whether it's your father, Ronald, or your mother, Iris, their tragic lives were all caused by that 'Sir' you mentioned. Do you want to follow in their footsteps?"Hearing these words, Elma glared at Eve
The gears lunged toward them, like a giant shark with its jaws wide open.Just then, Nathan suddenly held Evelyn in his arms. In a low and hoarse voice filled with suppressed emotion, he called out softly, "Evie."His grip around her was tight. It felt as if he wanted to fuse Evelyn into himself. At the same time, he pressed a button that was a disgusting shade of yellow with his other hand.Everyone was wide-eyed with fear, staring intently at the turning gears.If the wrong button was pressed, not only would the gears not stop, but other traps in this room might be activated. They were in double jeopardy, and there was no escape for them.At that critical moment, the rumbling sound of the gears gradually diminished until it faded away entirely. The gears stopped just short of three feet away from them.Evelyn looked up at Nathan, her eyes wide with shock, and her voice trembling. "Nathan, we're saved."Nathan smiled and gently brushed her hair. "I told you, I won't let anythin
The elderly man was none other than Warren's grandfather, Alfred. But wasn't Alfred being held in Milania by Russell? Moreover, he had been poisoned and was supposed to be unconscious.Yet, the elderly man before them was sitting at a table, leisurely playing a game of chess.Evelyn didn't have time to think much. She pressed the switch next to her, opened the door, and rushed in.Just as they went in, the glass door automatically closed behind them, and the entire room started to slowly descend—right into where the gears were turning.Evelyn looked at Nathan with some panic. "I think we've been tricked."Nathan looked at a control panel in the room and said, "Don't worry. This is the control console. As long as we find the button to stop the gears from turning, we'll be fine."After speaking, he carefully examined the central control panel.At that moment, Elma's laughter echoed again in the room. "Evelyn, this control panel has 81 buttons, and each one will trigger a different
Elma's eyes seemed so familiar to Evelyn that they left a deep impression in her mind.When Evelyn was deep in thought, she suddenly opened her eyes wide as a name popped into her mind—Iris Lindt.Elma's eyes and nose looked a lot like Iris'. Could it be that they were related?Evelyn tried to stand up and look for William and Nathan, but her hands and feet were tied, making moving impossible.She softly called out, "William? Mr. Holland?"There was no response, so she tried calling out again. This time, a deep, hoarse voice rang out close by. "Evelyn, I'm over here."Nathan's voice was urgent and full of concern. In the darkness, Evelyn almost mistook it again for Warren's voice.She responded, "Mr. Holland, where is William?"Nathan kicked William beside him and said, "He's next to me. The drug seems to be affecting him more. Don't be afraid, I'll be over there right away."After speaking, Nathan crawled toward Evelyn. Seeing her pale face, he felt a bit concerned and asked,