"Where are you?" As Ivy activated the speakerphone, Tyrone's deep voice resonated through the car.Heather pursed her lips. "I've already left.""We haven't even had sex yet, so why did you run off?" Tyrone admonished her.Ivy shot Heather a teasing glance. What had these two been up to just now?Heather blushed furiously. "I'm in a friend's car. We're tied up at the moment, so I can't talk to you right now." Without further ado, Heather ended the call.Moments later, a text from Tyrone popped up. "When you get back, please learn how to satisfy me properly. If I'm not pleased tonight, I'll instruct Seth to cancel your project."Upon reading the message, Heather felt her cheeks grow warm.She couldn't believe Tyrone would resort to using her project as leverage.Noticing Heather absorbed in her phone, Ivy quickly snatched it away. As she read the message, her expression turned to one of surprise."Wow, you two really pushed the boundaries there! It looks like Mr. Elkin wants yo
Heather was momentarily caught off guard. With a sheepish smile, she assured Ivy, "I won't fall in love with Tyrone."Deep down, she didn't need Ivy's reminder; she was well aware of the stark differences between herself and Tyrone.Ivy had characterized her relationship with Seth as transactional. Heather realized that her situation with Tyrone was essentially no different.Moreover, he was already married, and their relationship felt like a betrayal to Janine. Despite this, Heather had never considered vying with Janine for Tyrone's affection.In reality, she had been patiently awaiting the day Tyrone would grow weary of her."Are you absolutely sure you won't catch feelings for him?" Ivy asked, pausing momentarily before adding, "But Hattie, I do think he treats you very well."Heather's gaze shifted slightly, her voice steady yet resolute. "Tyrone has been incredibly supportive, and I appreciate his help. But rest assured, I won't fall in love with him."Seeing her earnest d
Under the moonlit sky, the towering Elkin Group building exuded a remarkable grandeur. Tyrone emerged from its entrance, his cold, stern gaze projecting an icy demeanor that kept others at bay.The tails of his black suit jacket fluttered gently in the night breeze, emphasizing his commanding presence.A sleek black Rolls-Royce awaited nearby, and a bodyguard opened the car door as a gesture of respect.Tyrone sank into the car seat, weariness etched across his face from the series of meetings he had just endured. His slender fingers fidgeted with his tie, revealing a subtle restlessness.In the front seat, Caleb addressed him respectfully, saying, "Mr. Elkin, Ms. Seel returned from abroad this afternoon."Tyrone's hand paused momentarily on his tie. "Noted," he replied indifferently.Caleb glanced at him and continued, "She called to say she's back at the Seel residence. She would like to invite you for dinner tonight."The gifts for the Seel family are prepared—an abstract pai
Shortly after, the shop assistant handed Tyrone a bag filled with an assortment of donuts. "Here you go. That will be a total of 176 dollars."Tyrone pulled out his phone and scanned the QR code to pay. Without looking back, he swiftly exited the bakery.Inside the Rolls-Royce, Caleb couldn't believe his eyes as he watched Tyrone emerge from the bakery carrying a large bag. For a moment, he questioned his own eyes.Had Tyrone really just bought donuts because Heather had mentioned them? Since when did Tyrone have a sweet tooth?"Mr. Elkin, do you like eating donuts?" Caleb asked respectfully as Tyrone settled into the car.As Tyrone's assistant, Caleb managed various aspects of his personal life. If Tyrone had developed a liking for donuts, Caleb would need to instruct the chefs to include them on the menu."She likes them," Tyrone replied curtly, placing the bag on the seat beside him.Heather had been under a lot of pressure lately with her script revisions. Having her favorit
At that moment, a news alert popped up on Heather's computer."Breaking: Eight-Car Pile-up on Oceanview Bridge. The Scene Is Tragic!"Oceanview Bridge was the only way to Magnolia Creek. Tyrone wouldn't be that unlucky, would he?Heather's heart skipped a beat. She considered calling him, but then hesitated.He was a busy man. If he wasn't involved in the accident, she might end up disturbing him by calling him out of the blue. After a moment of deliberation, she decided to call Caleb instead."Yes, Ms. Sutton?" Caleb answered after a few rings."Mr. Hall, Tyrone hasn't come back yet. I saw the news about an accident on Oceanview Bridge. Is he alright?"There was a brief pause before Caleb replied, "Ms. Sutton, Mr. Elkin has something else going on tonight. He didn't go to Oceanview Bridge.""Okay, thank you." Relieved, Heather hung up without asking further questions.Elkin Group had a lot of businesses, and working late was normal. Heather wondered what time Tyrone would c
Janine knew Jasmine had been blowing things out of proportion when she had claimed Tyrone was doting on that woman and might even divorce Janine for her.No way! How could a woman with no background compare to her?Unlike her foolish sister, Janine knew not to lose her composure over such trivial matters and provoke Tyrone.With a smile, she changed the topic. "I'm going back next month. I need you to play along with me in front of my parents during this time. It's not too much to ask, is it?"Their relationship had always been one of mutual benefit, and Janine was a competent partner in this arrangement.Tyrone's expression softened slightly, and he gave a soft hum of acknowledgement.He looked out at the garden through the floor-to-ceiling windows. It was so late. He wondered if his pretty little thing was already asleep.What would she think of his absence?Tyrone didn't even realize this was the seventh time in three hours that he had thought of Heather since he had arrived
The maids looked uneasy, as if they were hiding something.Heather raised an eyebrow. "Is something going on?""Ms. Sutton, they were just slacking off. There's nothing to worry about. Please, go have breakfast," Lucy said with a forced smile, then turned to the maids with a stern expression. "Get back to work."At that moment, the reporter on the TV announced, "Mr. and Mrs. Elkin, along with her family, left the hotel at 11:00 pm last night. Reporters observed the couple being very affectionate…"Heather's gaze wavered as she walked toward the living room and saw the news headline."Rare Appearance of Tyrone Elkin's Wife, Janine Seel. Mr. Elkin Dines Out with Beloved Wife and Family, Showing Sweet Interactions."The screen showed Tyrone with a young woman at the hotel entrance, looking cozy and intimate.Tyrone usually only appeared in financial news and rarely in the entertainment section. His rare appearance with Janine had overshadowed last night's major car accident in the
"What is it?" Heather asked."Well, there are so many creditors demanding payment these days. I don't want to involve you, but the debts need to be settled."The company's bankruptcy has led to its assets being seized, so I need you to ask Mr. Elkin to help lift the bank's seizure so I can reopen the business and make money," Thomas explained."I had hoped you'd break up with him and leave him completely. I know it's not the right thing to say, but I've tried many ways and asked many people, but no one is willing to help. I'm really at a loss. Can you ask Mr. Elkin for help?"His smile was somewhat awkward.Heather frowned. She didn't want to trouble Tyrone over the Snyder family's issues, but Thomas' request was hard to refuse.The Snyders had a massive debt. Only someone as powerful as Tyrone could handle lifting the bank's seizure.Heather pressed her lips together. "I can try to help you, but I can't guarantee he will do it.""You need to act fast. Mrs. Elkin is back, and y
"You have the hair. You can leave now," Tyrone said as he started to drive both Greg and Hector away.He was feeling sorry for Heather for having to deal with this when she had just woken up and when she was still quite frail."Arrange a room opposite this ward for me," Greg ordered his bodyguard.When Tyrone heard what Greg was saying, he frowned and said coldly, "You're going to stay here?""There are so many reporters outside. Do you think it's suitable for me to leave in less than 20 minutes after I've just visited my girlfriend who has been admitted to the hospital?" Greg remarked casually.However, he kept on poking at Tyrone by referring to Heather as his girlfriend again and again.Tyrone's expression was extremely cold as he said, "You're really treating yourself as her boyfriend now, huh?""It doesn't matter if I want to be her boyfriend or not. Most importantly, the entire nation believes I'm her boyfriend.""Looks like you want me to get you some work.""Ha!" Greg
Tyrone's eyes became a little colder as his arms around Heather's waist tightened.Greg scoffed at Tyrone's act of announcing his ownership and simply shot Heather a look. "Are you feeling any better?"He was here to visit a patient, so there was no need to get into a scuffle with an amiable person.Heather couldn't show Greg a sour expression, so she simply nodded. "Yeah."Greg let out a laugh. "You're so fortunate. Otherwise, you're going to die from some garbage's uselessness."He was inferring something else.Tyrone frowned and his attitude became even colder. "If you don't want me to throw you out, you should learn how to watch your tongue."Greg scoffed. "Which part of what I said was wrong?""Alright, now that Hattie's back, you two should stop fighting," Hector said. His gentle nature and charm easily make others have a good impression of him.He might be Heather's older cousin, so they had to show him some respect.Tyrone's eyes were cold as he bit his lips and said
Tyrone's body stiffened and the atmosphere suddenly turned tense."Tyrone. He shielded me from an attack. I saw him get hurt. I just want to know how bad his injury is."Heather knew Tyrone didn't like her talking about Craig, but she was genuinely worried about Craig. Heather explained to Tyrone using a gentle voice and tugged at his clothing.There was some anxiety in her eyes. She was being very careful, worried that he might get angry.It was true that Tyrone was somewhat upset, but what else could he say when she was already having that kind of attitude?Tyrone stayed quiet for a while and said, "He's no longer in danger."Heather sighed in relief. "I want to see him."Heather knew Tyrone was going to get upset again if he found out she sneaked out to see Craig, so she might as well tell Tyrone now.Tyrone was silent for a few seconds before he coldly said, "You can see him when you're in a better condition."Heather wanted to go immediately. But she knew if she showed to
Seth had already planned to go for a game of gold in the afternoon.Ivy didn't want to stay to become a third wheel, so after telling Heather to take good care of herself, she then left together with Seth.The ward instantly fell silent.Tyrone looked at Heather with dark eyes. "How do you feel? Do you still feel any pain?"Heather simply said, "I want to take a shower."She had sweated a lot after she recovered from her fever, and she wasn't feeling that comfortable from the sticky sweat.Tyrone's eyes darkened and didn't say anything. He pulled the blanket aside and picked her up, taking her to the washroom.The moment they were inside the washroom, Tyrone placed her on the toilet. He first filled the bathtub with hot water before turning around, wanting to remove her clothes."I can take a bath by myself. You should go out," Heather said as she held onto her outfit tightly, blushing.Tyrone raised his eyebrow. "How can you take a bath yourself when you're so weak? What if a
When Heather opened her eyes once again, the first person she saw was Ivy."You're finally awake, Hattie! You're scaring me to death! Are you alright? Are you feeling any discomfort?"Ivy quickly held Heather's hand when she saw the latter opening her eyes. Then, she asked a string of questions.Heather's entire body was feeling numb and her head was spinning. "I feel weak. Is this the hospital? Why are you here?""I found out from Seth that you have been kidnapped and Mr. Elkin has been searching for you all the while," Ivy said nervously. "You've been having a fever for the past two days and you scared me. It is so fortunate that you turned out alright."She paused a little before saying angrily, "Selena must have gone crazy. She was trying to starve you to death. I know she's not a good person, but I didn't expect her to be so malevolent."You can't even call her a human anymore. She's been arrested, and it's over for her this time."Ivy still couldn't forget how she first sa
Craig was too calm. Perhaps it was because he already knew how duplicitous Selena was.The gentle Selena was just an illusion he saw when they first met, and after he was charmed.That was why, despite feeling angry and shocked once finding out Selena's pregnancy was a lie, he didn't find it completely unbelievable.There was nervousness when Selena was looking at Craig, but it slowly turned into disappointment. Her lips curled into a bitter smile as she said, "You must be so happy when you heard I've faked my pregnancy. You think that you've finally gotten rid of this burden, haven't you?"Craig… Do you know how much I wanted to have a child with you? But you don't look forward to having a child with me at all!"Then let me tell you one more thing. Nothing happened between us that night at the hotel. I've always been lying to you."Aren't you even happier when you hear this news? She spends every waking moment with Tyrone, but you're still keeping your virginity for her… Do yo
Light reflected from the sharp blade."Hattie!" Tyrone yelled loudly.Selena was already right in front of Heather in the blink of an eye, wearing a twisted expression on her face as she held the dagger in her hand.Suddenly, Craig appeared right in front of Heather. He protected Heather, and the sharp blade sliced open a deep wound on his face.Craig grunted, and his towering figure shuddered.Heather looked at the figure standing right in front of her as she could only weakly shout out in shock, "Craig!"Why was he there?Craig was showing Heather his back as he raised his hand to cover his face, blood coming out from between his fingers and dripping on the ground as it flowed from the back of his hand."Don't worry, I'm fine."Craig glared at Selena coldly as he responded to Heather.Selena was completely stunned as she couldn't move her eyes away from Craig.Tyrone kicked Selena's bodyguard in the chest, and he fell to the ground, unconscious. It was at this time when Ca
"But what did you do?"Selena's eyes were suddenly filled with savagery, as if she wanted to turn Heather into shreds. "We were fine when we went on our honeymoon, but everything changed the moment we met you!"Why wouldn't you leave? Why must you string him along? He was going to fall in love with me soon!"Heather, you ruined everything for me! It's you… It's all because of you!"Selena screamed in hysteria.She still believed that the root of all her issues was because Heather refused to leave.Heather never expected Craig and Selena to have such a deep history. "I've never wanted to steal Craig from you. You're the one that's being too suspicious."Selena kept staring at Heather. "It doesn't matter, because you're going to die today, anyway. Even if Craig won't ever love me, he can forget about being together with you!"Even if she couldn't get Craig, she wouldn't allow them to be together.All Selena cared about was revenge.Selena pulled out a dagger from her purse. The
Caleb moved very quickly. He had already found out that Selena had been keeping in touch with a number every day.The owner of that number was a bodyguard who worked for the Huntington. According to the GPS signal from the phone with this number, the phone had been staying in Suthurn Hills on the northern side of Royalton.At the same time, Caleb's phone started to ring. He picked it up and listened to his subordinate's reports. He frowned and said, "Sir, Selena had suddenly left the hospital. Her car is leaving the city.""If she really is leaving the city, is it possible that she's heading to Suthurn Hills? Maybe her bodyguard is keeping an eye on Heather?" Hector made an educated guess.In reality, Hector's guesses were all spot on."The mountains stretch across a wide area. We need to find a way to pinpoint the phone's exact location and then send out our men to search the area," Greg said.Tyrone said nothing as he pursed his lips. Suddenly, he walked in the direction of the