Hearing Ezra's response made Ethan chuckle nonchalantly. He replied, "That's not possible. How can I possibly be in love with her? The woman of my dreams is sweet and graceful. She is nothing like the person I was talking about."The person I'm talking about has a sharp tongue and is so violent. I'd rather stay single forever than be with her."It seems you have learned nothing from your marriage. You can't even figure out something so simple. You might as well get a divorce."Ezra chuckled in exasperation and said, "Even a dumb mutt can tell that you're into Jazzie, so don't bother denying it to me.""You can tell?""Of course."While at ease, Ethan refuted, "Then you're an idiot."He hung up the call mercilessly and cussed angrily at Ezra.Ethan's carefree smile remained even as he fished a cigarette out of his pocket.There was no way he was in love with Jazzie. He was simply taking care of her because she was Evelyn's best friend. He was certain that he wouldn't have cared
Chuck tapped his chest and smiled proudly. After that, he bragged, "Ever heard of Ally Productions? It's the biggest production company in the country, and I am their go-to director. I have what it takes to turn an extra on set into the biggest star within a day."Who the hell are you? Do you have what it takes to compete against me? What resources can you offer her? That pretty face of yours is useless. Only real power, like the one I hold, can make a difference."Ethan remained at ease and chuckled. "Wow, how intimidating," said Ethan sarcastically. "I'm so scared that I can't even speak anymore.""If you know what's good for you, leave her to me. I will forgive you for butting in. If not, I will have to be merciless."Ethan arched his brows and challenged, "Oh, what if I still refuse to do so?""Then you have this coming," replied Chuck. He shot a look at the bodyguard behind him. The latter went after Ethan right away.Unfortunately, Ethan landed a kick between the bodyguard'
Jazzie was so surprised that her eyes instantly bulged. It took over ten seconds before she regained her senses and realized that he had kissed her.Worse still, the kiss was more than just a peck. Ethan even used his tongue.Jazzie cussed internally when she thought about how that was her first kiss and how Ethan had essentially stolen it.It infuriated her so much that she gave it her all as she bit his lips. It hurt him so much that he let her go right away."Jazzie Hoffman, are you a dog?""I was about to ask you the same question. Why did you kiss me? How is the way you behave any different from that of the pervert earlier?"Ethan wiped the blood off his lips and chuckled for a bit. He replied, "I saved you earlier. Is it too much to ask for a favor in return?""That is not a favor, you ass. Don't assume that I'll be afraid of you simply because you are the heir to Ally Productions. I can sue you for harassment, you know?""You heartless little thing. It's bad enough tha
Chester mercilessly gripped Iris' collar and threw her onto the floor.His eyes glowed with fury and hatred. There wasn't even a hint of pity in his gaze."Iris, let me be clear right now. You had better pray that Warren wakes up soon. If he dies, you will die with him!"Iris immediately shook her head in terror. She begged in tears, "Chester, this is all my fault. All I wanted was to scare you for a bit. I never thought that the fire would spread so quickly. I didn't realize that Warren would get hurt because of me."I am so sorry. Please let me see how he is. I carried him in my womb for nine months, after all. Knowing that he is unconscious in the hospital breaks my heart."Chester grabbed her by her neck and choked her. Through gritted teeth, he said, "Oh, you're heartbroken, are you? You blame yourself so much that your guilt is driving you insane, huh? Good! My son is gravely wounded and his survival is still hanging in the balance."Why should I let you lead a good life un
Warren looked calm when he replied, "Release the bait. Wait for the big fish to bite."He wanted to see who was powerful enough to rally the four most prominent families in the city to go after the Larkin Corporation.When Warren hung up, he realized Evelyn was about to open the door and leave.He quickly asked, "Where are you going?"Evelyn turned around and smiled at him before replying, "I'm going to visit Mrs. Potter. You and Mr. Larkin can talk."Warren's gaze brimmed with sadness, and his voice carried a hint of sorrow."Mrs. Larkin, I'm in a vegetative state and need you to take care of me. Are you sure you want to leave me alone to hang out with another man?"Evelyn arched her brows and replied, "The two of you need to discuss matters regarding the company. It'd be inappropriate for me to stay. I'll be right back."She didn't wait for a response from Warren before she turned around and left.Chester got up immediately after. He said coolly, "You don't really need me to
Dennis chuckled calmly and said, "If I remember correctly, the two of you haven't even gotten the marriage certificate yet. Legally speaking, she is still single.""What are you thinking? Are you going to try to take her away from me? Remember that I'm the man she loves. You are nothing but a playmate from her childhood.""Feelings change. If I make an effort, Evie might just come back to me.""Don't you dare, Dennis Potter!""What I do depends on how loving you are. If you are even a little mean to her, I can take her away from you at any moment. Call my bluff if you don't believe that."Dennis had brought the phone call out to the balcony, so no one inside the room knew what they were discussing. After hanging up, Dennis stood on the balcony and quietly admired the view.He had wanted to protect Evelyn ever since he was a kid. He wanted her to be happy forever.Unfortunately, Warren had caused Evelyn too much pain.It didn't matter if it were Clara or Iris. Both were tickin
Dennis dashed over and hugged his mother to calm her down. "Don't worry, Mom. I won't let anyone hurt you."Skyler kept shaking her head nonstop. She had gone into a state of insanity and kept muttering, "She wants to kill my son. Quick, save him. Don't let her kill him! He's still so young."When Chester saw Skyler in that state, his heart couldn't help aching for no reason.He kicked Iris' knee, and in a voice that carried no warmth, he said, "Go to hell!"Iris stumbled backward and fell into the wheelchair. She stared at Skyler's face. Thinking back to what she had said earlier, Iris couldn't help gritting her teeth."Chester Larkin, how dare you hurt me for another woman's sake? Have you no heart? No matter what I've done, I'm still the mother of your children. You can't treat me this cruelly."Chester was so angry that his veins were popping on his forehead.When they reached the floor with the VIP wards, he shielded Skyler as they exited the elevator. After that, he issued
It hurt Chester so much that he forgot to breathe.He frowned at Skyler, but his voice was extremely warm when he promised, "Don't worry, I won't let anyone hurt your son."Hearing his promise, Skyler slowly let go of his arm. Her emotions began stabilizing as well. Dennis held her in his arms. His gaze contained a strange glint, reflecting the complex emotions in his heart.Seeing that, Warren gripped his blanket with both hands. He could imagine just how many assassination attempts were done on Dennis and Skyler. Worse still, Warren was practically certain that his mother, Iris, was the one who sent the assassins.That was why Skyler reacted in such an extreme way when she saw Iris. Warren's heart stung horribly. His gaze was fixed on Dennis, and he asked in a deep voice, "Should we get a psychiatrist over?"Dennis shook his head and replied, "There's no need for that. Her emotions are stable now. The problem is that these episodes drain a lot of her energy. It'll take her half