The property in Magnolia Creek was worth at least 100 million dollars."I can tell even from the past that Mr. Elkin treats you differently. You won't have a bad time if you stay with him," Joe said.Heather had no words.What was Tyrone thinking? Why would he give her a luxurious mansion?After Joe left, Heather decided to wait a little longer. However, Tyrone didn't return. Then, she picked up her phone, thinking of giving him a call.Suddenly, her phone rang again. This time, it was an unfamiliar number.Heather picked up the call, anyway. "Hello? Who is this?""It's Jay Simpson." Jay, who was on the other side, spoke in a low tone.Heather froze. He remembered about the person she'd met at the golf course who'd made her uncomfortable. She frowned."Mr. Simpson, if you're looking for me to get my help to smooth things out with Elkin Group, then I'm afraid you've got the wrong person.""This isn't related to work, Ms. Sutton. Craig is my younger brother. There's something I
"Thomas killed my father and my younger sister. Even his family's destruction isn't enough to placate me. "I came back to have my revenge and I was on the verge of success, but I didn't expect that his illegitimate daughter would suddenly pop out of nowhere and save all of them."The eyes behind the glasses suddenly darkened as he stared at her. "But it's good that you expose yourself. Otherwise, I will never be able to face my family if I miss even one of the Snyders."Heather didn't realize that Jay's resentment for the Snyder family was so deep. A chill ran down her spine.She looked at him warily, her fingers reaching for the phone in her pocket.Jay hated the Snyders so much that his hatred now included her, too. If he had intended to do anything to her, she would still have time to call for help."Don't worry. I'm not going to touch you. The reason I'm here looking for you is because I want you to make my brother give up. You better do everything I say, or else."Jay gave
Craig was no longer hiding the love he had for Heather as he became protective of her.It made Heather feel even worse. She wiped her eyes and said calmly. "I didn't cry. My eyes were simply a little uncomfortable. I'm fine now."Craig frowned. He wasn't completely drunk, so of course he wouldn't believe her terrible lies.Heather composed herself and said calmly, "Craig, your brother told me everything between your family and the Snyder family."Craig froze momentarily, looking at her with a frown. After a few seconds of silence, he said in a serious tone, "Hattie, what the Snyders did has nothing to do with you. I won't pin it on you, and I won't let Jay hurt you. Don't be scared."He'd also been very shocked when he'd found out that Heather was Thomas' daughter, but he'd never hated her because of what the Snyders had done. She was innocent.Now Heather knew why Jay wanted her to make Craig give up completely. She had a place in his heart, and he was even willing to rebel ag
Heather headed back to Elkin Group. Images of her past with Craig played in her mind like frames from a film.The moment they had been at the library.The moment they had ridden in a hot-air balloon together.The moment he had carried her to the hospital because she had been sick.She felt suffocated when all the memories of what had happened in the past started playing in her mind. The memories' weight threatened to crush her heart.Suddenly, there was the sound of a huge explosion.The ground started to suddenly shake as people in the streets ran and screamed. Heather had even been bumped into a few times and almost fell.At this time, her phone rang. It was Tyrone.Heather was very upset and wasn't in the mood to pick up a call. She put it into silent mode and held it in her hand.She was walking on the streets aimlessly. When she finally recomposed herself after a very long time, she had already reached the office.The security guard at the entrance was making a call. His
Heather bit her lip. "I was in a bad mood, so I didn't go to the bakery and went somewhere else instead.""Why didn't you pick up your call?" Tyrone roared, his expression especially terrifying.He'd called Heather a few times, and no one picked up. That was why he'd thought that she was in trouble.He couldn't describe the feeling he'd had when he'd seen the bakery ruins after the explosion. He'd wished that he could make all the bricks in front of him disappear and find her immediately. At the same time, he'd wished that she wasn't under the rubble.It was the first time that Tyrone had felt like his heart was going to stop in over 20 years he'd been alive."When I was editing the manuscript, I switched my phone to silent mode and didn't hear anyone calling me."Heather didn't realize that not picking up the call would have such serious repercussions. Of course, she wouldn't dare tell the truth."Are you stupid?" Tyrone said with a frown. "Heather, is there anything else that
Heather's expression changed for a quick moment before she said in a weak tone, "How can it be bloating? I feel a lot of pain right now.""It hurts…" She bit her lips and frowned even deeper.It was as if her body was suffering from a lot of pain as she exposed her neck, making those who saw her have sympathy for her as she moaned.Tyrone's tone was getting even colder. "Does she look like she's fine? Diagnose her properly."Caleb almost laughed. It was his fault because he hadn't told Ken what to say. He faked a cough and gave him a hint, saying, "Dr. Waylon, why don't you give her a second look? Maybe you can find out something else?"He quickly gave Ken a signal. However, Tyrone's presence was too powerful, and Ken's legs were almost losing strength because of how Tyrone was staring at him. Hence, Ken didn't notice Caleb's hint and thought Tyrone was doubting his medical skills."Mr. Elkin, I'm sure that there's nothing wrong with Ms. Sutton's stomach. If you don't believe m
Tyrone had finally seen right through Heather's fake illness, leaving her unable to maintain the facade.Feeling awkward, Heather tried to force a smile. "Tyrone...""That smile of yours is freaking ugly!" Tyrone fixed Heather with a cold, penetrating stare, easily seeing through her insincere demeanor.Heather's smile faltered, her lips freezing momentarily, before settling back into a neutral expression."Tyrone's the ugly one! In fact, he's the ugliest person in the world!" Heather seethed internally."Heather, how dare you deceive me like that? You've got some nerve, huh?" Tyrone admonished, his slender fingers tightening around Heather's chin as his gaze darkened.Recalling his earlier concern about Heather's fake stomachache, his anger intensified.How could Heather put on such a spectacle right in front of him?As Tyrone tightened his grip, Heather winced in pain. She pushed his hand away, rubbing her jaw. "You threatened to shut down the production; I had no other optio
Heather's clear eyes shimmered with a glint of hope, radiant like stars in the night sky. As Tyrone stared at her, a sudden intuition struck him. Heather was ready to part ways with him.This feeling unsettled him deeply.As Tyrone pondered this, his gaze turned steely. With his slender fingers firmly grabbing Heather's chin, he looked into her eyes and asserted, "Heather, you can't leave me without my consent!"Heather couldn't ignore the possessiveness in his intense stare. Her eyes flickered as she lowered her thick lashes, murmuring, "I understand."Throughout their time together, Tyrone had made it clear that their relationship would only end when he grew tired of her.Heather was eager to leave, but she felt trapped under Tyrone's influence. If he refused to let her go, where else could she possibly escape?However, Tyrone remained oblivious to Heather's internal struggle. To him, her words conveyed a clear message—she would obediently stay by his side.Tyrone was please