In a luxury restaurant, a single meal could easily cost tens of thousands. The dinner Percival treated her to was at least 50,000.Back when the Clearwater Corporation was still around, Benedict had no job and relied on his shares for pocket money, or he’d ask her for some.Now that the Clearwater Corporation was gone, it was surprising to see him in a place like this. Judging by his appearance, he seemed to be doing quite well these past few months.Upon seeing him, Eulalia instinctively opened her mouth to call him “brother,” but the word got stuck in her throat, like a sharp stone lodged there.Benedict was affectionately hugging a woman, and it was clear they were more than just friends.Seemingly sensing her gaze, Benedict looked up and his eyes flashed with surprise, followed by a mix of hatred and impatience.Benedict whispered something to the woman in his arms, who then looked at Eulalia disdainfully.Eulalia knew they couldn’t be saying anything good about her. Just as she w
Eulalia walked up to Benedict, her face a chilling blend of indifference and coldness. "Benedict, you say I'm the one who killed Dad. You think you can just shove the blame onto me and wash your hands of it? If you had half a brain, you'd have kept an eye on Dad instead of letting him sign that contract. He'd still be alive, and the Clearwater family wouldn't be ruined."Blame-shifting, huh? Words can be like knives, cutting so deep they draw blood.Benedict recoiled from her gaze, instinctively stepping back. His heart pounded with a mix of fear and agitation, like a beast stuck in the mud, struggling in vain.The woman holding his hand felt his trembling. Facing Eulalia's icy questions, she too felt a sense of fear, relying on the man beside her for comfort. Now that she knew Benedict was also afraid, she felt a strong sense of disappointment. "What a useless man, scared of his own sister."She squeezed Benedict's arm tightly. "She's just shifting the blame, twisting the facts."The
Three months before the Clearwater Corporation faced its crisis, its stock was already plummeting. Eulalia had foreseen this outcome but was too afraid to admit it to herself, choosing to ignore it time and again.For four years, she thought she had grasped the delusion of a lifetime, but it was Percival who had been using her all along. He took her blood, her resources, and meticulously swallowed up the Clearwater Corporation.Thinking about the irony of it all, she couldn’t decide if he was heartless or if she was just foolish.“When I first took over the family business, the old shareholders lectured me. They said I was too blunt, too headstrong, and that I’d offend people. I listened but never changed,” Eulalia said, taking a heavy breath. “I regret it now.”Percival picked up on her words, “Regret what?”“Regret being too stubborn, not being flexible enough, and basically screwing myself ov
Eulalia opened her eyes to the orange glow of the ceiling light, her foggy mind slowly filling with thoughts.She couldn’t say no to Percival. First, she didn’t have the physical strength to resist him. Second, she was afraid of upsetting him and losing her job.When she thought about it, she felt like she was getting by on nepotism in her career.Eulalia pushed against Percival’s strong chest. “I don’t want to take the pill.”Percival held her hair back, his intoxicated mind gaining a moment of clarity. “You really don’t want to have my child, huh?”Eulalia turned her head to avoid his warm breath. “Don’t play dumb.” She’d have to be out of her mind to agree to bear a child for this awful couple. She didn’t know where Percival got the audacity to even ask her that.Eulalia wasn’t fully recovered yet; she couldn’t possibly get pregnant now. Hearing her say it so bluntly, Percival felt like his heart was tearing apart.Heaven and hell were separated by a thin line. For a moment, Eulali
Percival had a sleepless night. As the sky began to lighten, he got up. The first thing he did wasn’t to wash up or change clothes, but to stand on the balcony and smoke a cigarette. The ashtray on the table was already filled with cigarette butts and ash. When he went downstairs and ran into Zephyra, he suddenly stopped her and asked, “Do you think I treat Eulalia well?”Zephyra was taken aback. “Well?” In her eyes, he was good to her, but after hearing what Eulalia had said, she wasn’t so sure anymore.Zephyra looked at Percival’s bloodshot eyes and felt a sudden jolt in her heart. She put on a radiant smile and said, “You’re exceptionally good to your wife!”Percival, deep in thought, asked, “Good in what way?”Zephyra couldn’t quite put it into words, but she felt that the man standing in front of her did love Eulalia. She was glad she had checked the latest trending news yesterday. “Didn’t you just win a bid for an island at a high price to build an amusement park for her? 143 mi
Upon seeing the trending topic online about Percival and Eulalia, Evadne threw a tantrum at home, smashing all the decorative lamps on the cabinet to the ground, and slapped Mabel across the face.Her eyes were bloodshot, the makeup she meticulously applied daily was now smeared by tears, a mess across her face. Her hair was disheveled, making her appear like a madwoman.“Miss Evadne...” Mabel covered her face, her eyes filled with fear. She never expected the usually calm Evadne to become so irate, to the point of hitting her.“Get lost!” Evadne’s voice was hoarse.Disheartened, Mabel left. Evadne then collapsed on the floor, picked up her phone from the ground. The trending topics were all about “Percival and Eulalia in love.”They were in love. So where did that leave her?She was the first to meet Percival, and the one who had always been by his side! The praises showered upon Percival for his deep affection towards Eulalia were like heavy bombs thrown at her heart, causing thunde
Evadne was completely dumbfounded. She had never anticipated that Linchy would be able to decipher her entire scheme.A malevolent glint flickered in Linchy’s eyes. He lunged forward, seizing Evadne’s chin with a force that felt as if he intended to shatter her jawbone.Evadne’s face turned ashen. A soft, pained moan escaped from her lips, which were pressed tightly together.“Eva, it’s been four years. Are you still blind to who Percival really is?” Linchy sneered. “He only has room in his heart for Eulalia. Even if she were to die, he’d never marry you.”“You’re spouting nonsense!” Evadne retorted, her voice tinged with hysteria. “He promised to marry me, and he will!”“Do you really believe the words of a man?” Linchy scoffed, loosening his grip and lightly patting Evadne’s cheek. The gesture seemed gentle, but the mockery in his eyes made it feel as if he was treating her like a pauper.Disgusted, Evadne shoved his hand away and picked up her clothes from the floor. “Why can’t you
Stepping out of the office, the evening sun still radiated warmth, but a refreshing breeze quickly cleared Eulalia’s muddled mind. However, her stomach started to act up. She needed to sit down somewhere, and fast. Spotting Percival’s car, she hurried over.Percival stubbed out his cigarette, opened the car door, and slid into the driver’s seat. After watching Eulalia buckle her seatbelt, he tossed a bag from the backseat to her.Clutching the bag, still warm to the touch, Eulalia asked, “What’s this?”“Open it and see.”Eulalia pulled the bag open. Inside was a cup of porridge, tightly sealed. Even with Percival’s rough toss, it hadn’t spilled.“I heard from Oliver that you didn’t eat much at lunch,” Percival paused before continuing, “You’ve got a sensitive stomach. There’s a new medicinal porridge place nearby. I’ve tried it; it’s pretty g