Jordan pursed her lips and nodded slightly.Who could have thought that the person who had always been very scheming, the one who always deceived her, would actually be sincere for once?"You two can flirt and walk ahead. Over there, they sell all kinds of little toys, even foreign drugs, guaranteed to make you feel like you're in heaven," the frail man ushered them away. "Don't be an eyesore here, and don't waste my time."Westley pulled Jordan aside, avoiding the whip the frail man was holding.Jordan frowned. "I think that isn’t an ordinary whip.""Shh." Westley pinched her mouth shut. "Be patient."Jordan had no choice but to wait.Meanwhile, Jane was placed into the car by Zachary, who instructed Ross to drive."Wait!" she called out, and Ross stopped the car.Zachary gritted his teeth and felt that he needed a new driver.Jane held his face and kissed him. "Jordan hasn't caught up yet.""Someone will take care of her," Zachary kicked the front seat. "Drive."Jane was
She rubbed her face, suddenly feeling a bit scared.What if something happened to her? What would Frank do? What about Sparrow? And her mother?"Sorry."Frank poured her a glass of water, soothingly rubbing her neck."Why are you apologizing? You haven't done anything wrong."Charlotte took a sip of the water and asked, "Do you know what happened back there?""I'm not entirely sure. I haven't been to the black market much, but this shop has been around for a long time. People have asked about it before, but I haven't seen them since."Frank noticed she was trembling and pulled her into his embrace.He explained and comforted her. "I heard it's related to the ancient sorcery from Milast. The key lies in that piece of clothing, but how it works is unclear. Don't worry. I'll look into it. You should rest well for the next couple of days."Charlotte suddenly remembered. "Did Jordan catch up with us?"Frank squeezed her neck tightly, almost as a punishment."Have you forgotten ab
On the day of our third wedding anniversary, Ryan Frost spent a ton of money to buy a necklace that I had liked for quite some time.Everyone said that he loved me to the bottom of his heart.I was preparing a candlelight dinner whilst feeling overjoyed, but that was when I received a video.In the video, Ryan Frost personally helped another girl put on the necklace. "Congratulations, you're reborn."It seemed that today wasn't only the day of our wedding anniversary, it was also the day that his true love got her divorce.I had never thought that such a thing would happen to me.Even though the marriage between Ryan and me wasn't because the two of us fell in love with each other, he still pretended to dote on me in front of others.I sat in front of the dining table, looking at the steak that had gone cold and the words at the top of the trending searches. "Ryan Frost Spending Millions to Please His Wife."I felt every single word of that sentence taunting me.It was two o'c
'Jewelry?' I wondered.I furrowed my brows slightly and raised my voice to ask Ryan, who had just gone into the bathroom, "Ryan, Jessica's here. I'll head down to take a look."The next second, Ryan quickly walked out of the bathroom. His face was colder than ever. It was an expression that I had never seen."I'll go. It's none of your business, go wash up."The man who had always been calm in front of me suddenly had a trace of emotion in his voice. He sounded annoyed and nervous at the same time.A strange feeling arose in my heart. "I've already washed up. I was the one who squeezed the toothpaste on your toothbrush, have you forgotten?""Alright, let's head downstairs together then. We can't keep the guest waiting."I held his hand and walked down the stairs.The staircase was in a spiral. When we were halfway down, I could see Jessica wearing a white dress and sitting elegantly on the sofa.She also raised her head when she heard us coming down the stairs. When she saw mi
I was completely dumbfounded.I looked at the email over and over again as if I was trying to confirm something.I wasn’t seeing things.Jessica suddenly became the director of the Design Department, my superior.“Do you know her, Charlotte?”Jane could tell that something wasn’t right. She reached out and waved her in front of my eyes as she tried to guess what was going on.I put down my phone. “Yes, she’s Ryan’s stepsister that I told you about before.”After graduation, my roommates went their separate ways. But Jane and I had been good friends throughout university. We promised each other to stay in Jelaston and not go anywhere else.“Fuck! So she got this position because she’s Ryan’s stepsister?” cursed Jane.I was rendered speechless.‘She’s probably more than just his stepsister,’ I said inwardly.“Is Ryan out of his mind?” Jane continued to complain. “Why does she get to be the director? I’ve never heard of her in the design industry before, but Ryan just gave her the positio
Ryan almost agreed instantly and didn't hesitate at all.I wrapped my arms around his neck, curved my lips, and locked gazes with him. "Are you really willing to give me 10% of the company's shares?"His eyes were clear. "I'm giving the shares to you and not some outsider."At that moment, I had to admit that money was really good at proving loyalty.All the emotions that I had suppressed during the morning had finally eased.As if trying to prove something, I asked with a smile, "What about Jessica? Are you willing to give her shares?"He fell silent for a moment and then gave me a definite answer. "No.""Seriously?""Seriously. All I can give her is the director's position."Ryan pulled me into his arms and said in a warm and gentle voice, "I'll get Gary to bring the share transfer agreement in the afternoon. From today onwards, you're one of the Frost Group's shareholders. Everyone else will be working for you.""What about you?" I asked with a smile since I was in a bette
Jessica knew that Ryan was waiting for me.She was the one asking for us to give her a ride, but she still sat in the passenger seat.I really wanted to turn on my heels and leave, but reason told me to stay. I reached out my hand and said to Ryan, "Keys."Ryan remained silent and just placed the keys in my hand.I walked around the front of the car and sat in the driver's seat. I smiled as I looked at the surprised look on Jessica's face. "No problem at all. You're Ryan's sister, so it's normal for you to ask us to give you a lift."After saying so, I looked at Ryan, who was still standing next to the car. "Get in. Grandpa is probably already waiting for us."No one spoke throughout the journey.It was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.Jessica wanted to talk to Ryan, but she didn't because she probably felt that it would seem a little awkward if she kept on turning around to talk to Ryan.Ryan had probably sensed my unhappiness, so he opened a bottled drink and passed
Jessica's words made me freeze on the spot.I was completely gobsmacked.I would sometimes have doubts about their relationship, but my thoughts were proven wrong every time.Ryan and Jessica weren't related but they were both members of the Frost family. Technically, they were still brother and sister by name.Besides, both of them were married.I felt that there was no way that a talented man like Ryan would be involved in such an unbelievable thing.However, I was wrong. Not too far away, Ryan pinned Jessica to the wall. His cold and disdainful voice sounded. "You did it for me? You were the one who decided to marry someone else, what right have you got to ask me to do anything?""I..."The two questions rendered Jessica speechless. Tears streamed down her face as she helplessly grabbed the hem of Ryan's clothes."I'm sorry, Ryan. Please forgive me this once. Please! I had no choice back then...""I'm already married.""Can't you get a divorce?"Jessica was quite a stubb
She rubbed her face, suddenly feeling a bit scared.What if something happened to her? What would Frank do? What about Sparrow? And her mother?"Sorry."Frank poured her a glass of water, soothingly rubbing her neck."Why are you apologizing? You haven't done anything wrong."Charlotte took a sip of the water and asked, "Do you know what happened back there?""I'm not entirely sure. I haven't been to the black market much, but this shop has been around for a long time. People have asked about it before, but I haven't seen them since."Frank noticed she was trembling and pulled her into his embrace.He explained and comforted her. "I heard it's related to the ancient sorcery from Milast. The key lies in that piece of clothing, but how it works is unclear. Don't worry. I'll look into it. You should rest well for the next couple of days."Charlotte suddenly remembered. "Did Jordan catch up with us?"Frank squeezed her neck tightly, almost as a punishment."Have you forgotten ab
Jordan pursed her lips and nodded slightly.Who could have thought that the person who had always been very scheming, the one who always deceived her, would actually be sincere for once?"You two can flirt and walk ahead. Over there, they sell all kinds of little toys, even foreign drugs, guaranteed to make you feel like you're in heaven," the frail man ushered them away. "Don't be an eyesore here, and don't waste my time."Westley pulled Jordan aside, avoiding the whip the frail man was holding.Jordan frowned. "I think that isn’t an ordinary whip.""Shh." Westley pinched her mouth shut. "Be patient."Jordan had no choice but to wait.Meanwhile, Jane was placed into the car by Zachary, who instructed Ross to drive."Wait!" she called out, and Ross stopped the car.Zachary gritted his teeth and felt that he needed a new driver.Jane held his face and kissed him. "Jordan hasn't caught up yet.""Someone will take care of her," Zachary kicked the front seat. "Drive."Jane was
The familiar voice suddenly woke Charlotte up.She staggered back, only to be steadied by a large hand.Zachary had already walked over and held Jane in his arms.Westley had just reached Jordan's side when she quickly ran to Jane, putting distance between them.Westley felt like he was the odd one out."Charlotte, are you alright?" Jane was the first to break the silence.Charlotte shook her head.Jane looked at the shopkeeper with a hint of anger in her eyes."You’re just making things up. If anything happens to my friend, I will make you pay."The shopkeeper remained calm. "I'm just doing my duty, waiting for the owner of this clothing. Once they arrive, I will naturally inform them."Jane wanted to say more but was gently pulled by Zachary.Before she could react, the man had already lifted her up in his arms and left the night market.Similarly, Charlotte was also carried out by Frank in the same manner.Jordan quickly caught up, but suddenly saw something and turned
As they passed by a clothing store, Jane said to Charlotte, "The patterns on these clothes are really terrifying."Charlotte nodded. "Yes."The designs were dark elements that wouldn't be found in ordinary clothes.The embroidery techniques on the garments were also different from those they had seen in Nelana.The spider lilies were entirely black, with a hint of red at the center, and the special stitching made it look enchanting and seductive, as if it were alive, almost flowing."Charlotte!" Jane suddenly shouted, pulling Charlotte inside. "There’s a woman underneath!"Charlotte widened her eyes and looked. Beneath the spider lily, there indeed was a beautiful woman, but unlike the flower, her outline was drawn in white thread, pure and holy.It was stunning!Charlotte couldn't help but want to touch it, but a hand, so thin it seemed to have no flesh, resembling a skeleton at first glance, stopped her."You can't touch it."Charlotte looked up. The person was wearing a re
"Charlotte!"Charlotte nodded at Jordan, then looked at Jane and said, "You're being a bit reckless."Jane hooked her arm around hers. "Oh, it's just so boring at home."Charlotte knew that Jane was the kind of person who couldn't sit still.She used to say she didn't want kids and didn't want to be tied down.But after getting unexpectedly pregnant and being stuck at home for so long, it was no surprise that she was looking for some excitement.But this kind of excitement wasn't what she needed."Charlotte, I'm happy today."Jane had found her little sister, and Charlotte was also happy.If it weren't for Sparrow insisting that she tell a story, she would have gone over to eat and celebrate with them.But after sending the child to bed, when she checked her phone, she saw that Jane was planning to go to the black market."You've been out for a while now. You don't need to go in. Let me handle it for you. Do you not trust me?"Jane shook her head. "You're the person I trust
She had other things on her mind, so she didn't dig deeper and just changed her shoes before leaving.Alan opened the back door for her, helping her get in the car.She gave him the hotel's address.At that moment, Frank was standing by the French window, his long fingers typing on his phone.The message on the screen was from Zachary."Has your wife chosen you?"Frank clicked send. "And you have the right to ask me that question?"At the hotel entrance, Charlotte told Alan to leave."I don't need a ride, they should be staying at the hotel tonight."Alan had been told in advance.He just acknowledged and then drove off.Charlotte watched the car drive away, deep in thought.But she didn't have time to think too much. She quickly grabbed a taxi to the subway station.Jane had already taken Jordan to the black market. She was anxious.She needed to find Jane as soon as possible.An hour ago, Zachary had dropped Jane off at the hotel, giving her some soft words of concern,
Charlotte couldn't resist Jane pleading with her.But she couldn't make a decision right now.After all, Zachary, as a husband, had been very competent.There was always the risk of something going wrong.She couldn't bear the responsibility if anything happened to the baby."I'll ask around myself, you wait for the news at home."Jane still wanted to send a message, but her phone was suddenly taken away.She couldn't hide her expression.Zachary looked at her startled face and cocked his brows. "What are you doing behind my back? Why do you look so scared?"Jane knew Zachary wouldn't check her phone, so she started to act unreasonably. "You don't love me anymore."Zachary felt puzzled.Jane pretended to wipe away a tear. "I've been scared, and yet you didn't comfort me immediately."Zachary laughed in frustration.He was one hundred percent sure that she was hiding something from him.Otherwise, she wouldn't have reacted this way."Feeling guilty and blaming me?"Jane
Westley accused, "Even if you love your wife so much, can you just turn around and betray your friend? If you had waited just one more day to talk about it, I wouldn't have been so angry."Zachary calmly dusted off the nonexistent dust on his shoulder. "Do you think Jordan was tricked by you? What an awesome plan. You even provided fake certificates."Westley reacted strangely. "Did I ever say anything about a fake divorce?"Zachary rarely showed doubt. "Didn't you tell me that if Jordan came to find Jane to verify the divorce certificate, I should help you by saying the divorce certificate was real..."He paused and instantly understood.But he didn't show any smile.He looked Westley up and down. "You're not faking it, are you?"Westley didn't speak.Zachary furrowed his brow, "You're really divorced, and you haven't gone crazy?""I have.""Then..."Westley straightened his back against the seat, his whole face unreadable in the dark.An occasional flash of light illumina
But when Jordan was happy and wanted to invite her to dinner, she thought it was best to put it off for a while.After all, the account with Westley wasn't something that could be settled right away.But this person insisted on walking right into her line of fire."You just want to maintain some kind of relationship with my sister, right?"Westley's mind was heavy. Over the years in his high position, the aftereffects had made him cautious.No matter what anyone said, he couldn't take things at face value.Moreover, Jane didn't give him a pleasant look, so how could she possibly go along with his wishes?This question was probably a trap.But he couldn't avoid stepping right into it."Since you’re her sister, what do you mean by that, Jane?"Jane had never imagined a day when someone like Westley would talk to her with such an attitude.To be honest, it felt rather pleasant.After the satisfaction, she began to enter the hunting phase."Since you said that the marriage isn