"Eat up."Zachary had a moment of impulsiveness and handed her the steak, then also peeled a crab and a lobster for her.Jane and I watched the whole thing and exchanged a glance.Jane texted me. "Did you see that? She's provoking me."I replied, "Did it ignite your competitive spirit?"Jane said, "If she had come back a while ago, maybe I wouldn't have been so preoccupied. I just wanted to enjoy my vacation."I could tell Jane hadn't completely let go of Zachary, otherwise, she wouldn't be acting here with Michael. She would have long since turned fiction into reality.With her fiery personality, if she really liked him, she would have made a move by now."Charlotte."Hearing the voice, I looked at my mom. "What is it, Mom?""I finished eating with Jason. We're taking a stroll, and Sparrow is with us. You two take your time eating."I nodded. "Okay."Jane also stood up and waved at Michael. "We're leaving."Michael, like a cute puppy, hurriedly approached his owner and ci
They didn't leave their seats to watch the fireworks, they did it to give Charlotte and Frank a moment alone.Just then, Jane also wanted to go back and rest, she felt a bit tired after a long day."Jane, do you want to see farther?" Although Jane wasn't drunk, she had drunk enough for her mind to feel a bit hazy.She asked, "How far can we see?"Michael bent down and lifted Jane onto his shoulders.Jane gasped in surprise, and once she stabilized herself, excitement followed, lighting up her smile like a blooming flower.She let down her tied-up long hair, shaking it out, her alcohol-tinged eyes looking particularly enchanting.She patted Michael's head and shouted, "Speed up!"Michael laughed in response and immediately took big strides forward.His height was 6.07 feet, he effortlessly carried Jane, who was also taller than average among girls.They stood out in the crowd like a striking landscape.Good-looking couples attracted the scattered tourists' attention, and so
Because she turned around and didn't see Zachary's figure.The elevator ascended, and Michael kept talking to her.But she felt a headache and so her replies were that sincere.However, Michael didn't mind and kindly helped her back to her room.He guided her to sit on the sofa and went to get her some water.Then he made her bed while he took a blanket to sleep on the sofa in the living room.Suddenly, Jane felt as if she had sobered up. She said, "Michael, I don't want to act anymore."A lengthy silence ensued.Michael stood in place with the blanket, looking at Jane.But his eyes were filled with grievance.Jane rubbed her face. "I really appreciate it. You've been very good to me, but our relationship can't progress further, so I don't want to hold you back. Your job is acting, you don't need to do that in real life. Just be yourself."Michael tightened his grip on the blanket, his lips moved slightly.He wanted to ask why but felt it unnecessary.The answer was alread
When Jane went to the front desk to check in, she was informed that Frank had booked the entire floor.They handed her the room keys for the other rooms directly.She twitched her lips a few times, silently cursing Frank for being a scheming fox.He was intentionally avoiding any mention of her drama with Zachary, probably because he and Charlotte needed to resolve their little conflict tonight.Ding—Lost in her thoughts, the elevator arrived.Jane stepped out.She specifically asked the front desk for a room key that was in the opposite direction from Michael's.As she was about to swipe her card, a familiar male voice suddenly called out.Even though she recognized it, it still startled her."Why did you get a room by yourself?"He was truly relentless.Jane regretted ever putting on this act.The only satisfying part had been giving him two slaps.Taking a deep breath, she turned around. "Mr. Collins, can't you sleep at this hour? Have you come just to haunt me?"At
He also knew why things had turned out this way.Because he was the one who had caused the situation today."You just need to tell me what will make you feel better."Jane smiled, but it was merely a slight curve of her lips, her beautiful face showed no hint of joy."Mr. Collins, why seek a fight with me when you have such a considerate and gentle childhood sweetheart?" Even if Zachary was clever, he couldn't understand how the topic suddenly shifted to Nina."I only have a bit of an emotional connection with her from growing up together, it's hardly enough to call her a childhood sweetheart, let alone a true love. Who told you that?"Jane couldn't possibly keep this from Charlotte, so Frank would explain the truth to Charlotte.It was impossible for Frank to have created this misunderstanding.He hadn't considered that Nina was involved in this.Initially, he thought he and Jane had drifted apart because of the hurtful things he had said, and now, if he was suffering, it w
The words sounded quite reasonable.Jane thought that no one would belittle themselves like that.If he had immediately found Michael after her at the airport, it would have made sense for him to go a bit crazy.Perhaps he couldn't accept that the person he had pursued for so long had moved on seamlessly.But..."Okay, since you said you liked me and that you would do anything as long as I forgave you, then promise me one thing."Zachary said, "I can agree to anything except giving you up."That sentence alone closed off all her options.Jane leaned against the door, fell into silence for a moment, and then decided to be straightforward."Zachary, I was impulsive when I first teased you, and I owe you an apology. I also thank you for liking me, but we can't be together."They had no future.Zachary was momentarily stunned, the topic had shifted too abruptly.He asked, "Is it because of Michael?"Jane replied, "No.""Then why?""Because you and I come from two different w
"I also thought that maybe it would be fine to remain indifferent, but I just couldn’t let go. That time I saw Charlie calling you and remembered he liked you, I got so angry that I impulsively kissed you. Later, I realized my true feelings. After that, when you started dating Michael, I completely understood that I liked you and couldn't stand seeing you with another man."Jane had never heard Zachary say so much.He wasn't a talkative person, he only spoke at critical moments.After they added each other on WhatsApp, during the time she flirted with him, his replies were sparse.Other than “okay” or refusals, when he saw her being stubborn, he simply chose not to reply and just ignored her.In the WhatsApp window, only messages from her could be seen.Even after she began to distance herself, when he forcefully kissed her, she still thought maybe he liked her a little.But before she could figure it out, his true love returned.The atmosphere between them also seemed ambiguou
On a quiet night, even the ocean breeze gently embraced the rocks on the shore and came to a stop.However, in a room on the top floor of a hotel, the passion continued unabated.It wasn't until early morning that things finally calmed down.Outside the door, footsteps seemed to come and go.Under the crack of the door, faint white smoke drifted in.Jane had already fallen asleep, while Zachary caught a hint of sweet fragrance but didn't pay attention. He held Jane tightly as she slept peacefully.Beep—It was hard to tell how long had passed when the door to the room was opened.The light from the corridor stretched the shadows of two figures, one tall and one short.The shorter one's skirt swayed slightly as they moved.Jane had slept soundly.She usually struggled with insomnia, likely because she hadn't exhausted her energy."Ouch…"When she turned to check the time on her phone, the pain in her waist made her gasp.It also reminded her of the wild night they had.Sh
Charlotte patted her head. "First, make a video call to that little girl." Jane quickly found her phone and opened the landlord's WhatsApp. As soon as the call connected, the little girl appeared on screen, her eyes red. Tears were still visible on her face. The landlord was sitting next to her, waiting, not having gone to sleep. Jane apologized, "Sorry to disturb your rest." "Don't say that." The landlord gently patted her daughter's head. "I'm just happy you're alright." Jane smiled at the little girl. "Thanks to Celine, I'm fine." The little girl leaned closer to the screen. "Jane, you're lying. Your lips are swollen." Jane cleared her throat. "I ate something spicy earlier." She quickly added to prevent the little girl from saying anything else, "Alright, go to sleep now. We'll talk more when you get out of school. Jane went through a lot today, and she's tired too." The little girl, very understanding, handed the phone to her mother and went to bed
The captain laughed. "Don't think that just because we're from abroad, we don't understand anything.""Young lady, if you want to buy some time, then I'll play along with you. But if you're hoping for someone to rescue you, I advise you to give up on that thought. This is the border. Domestic ships can't get through here."Well, you don't know Frank.There's no one who can stop him from going where he wants to go.Jane tried her best to suppress her fear. "Sir, I have all kinds of tricks. If I can make you guys happy, can you spare my life?"She reached out, grabbed the captain's belt, and moved closer."As long as you don't kill me, you'll be my savior. I'll be yours from now on and let you have your fun with me. Is that okay?"Although Jane hadn't dressed herself up recently.But her facial features were stunning. Those fox-like eyes with a smile in them were even more alluring.The captain kept swallowing saliva. Apparently, he was attracted.However, they had already rece
They were anxious, not just because of the situation, but because they feared Zachary would go mad and go abroad with Jane. Frank glanced at their expressions and immediately understood that they were aware of Lexi's plan to send Jane abroad. "I suggest that while Zachary is looking for Jane, you should take care of the Sanchez family's matters. Otherwise, when Zachary comes back, there will be hell to pay." Jane ate the meal the waiter brought and then felt drowsy. She fell into a light sleep, and when she opened her eyes again, it was already half past nine. She remembered the things she had told the little girl before leaving and quickly grabbed her phone to call. But just then, the door was suddenly kicked open. Several adult men stormed in and grabbed her, dragging her outside. "What are you doing?" They had originally planned to reach the border, but unexpectedly, a violent storm had forced a slight course change. This delay allowed the effects of th
Lexi said, "The plane will leave traces. By then, Zachary will find you. The ship will change at the border and private sea areas. Once she changes ships, it will be hard to track." Jane remembered when Jack had taken Charlotte away before. She felt a sense of unease. After all, Lexi wasn't someone she could fully trust. "I didn't expect you to be so timid." Lexi noticed Jane's worry. "I thought someone with your background, who dared to pursue someone as different as Zachary, and even date him, would have extraordinary courage." But wasn't Jane regretting it now? Otherwise, why would she be running away? She decided not to care anymore. With a firm heart, she boarded the ship. Lexi smiled in satisfaction, but then a cold glint appeared in her eyes as she spoke to the captain. "When we reach the border, throw her into the sea and feed her to the sharks." No matter where she went, as long as Zachary wanted to find her, it was just a matter of time.
Lexi was so angry that she wanted to smash something. She got up and walked away, with each step of her high heels hitting the ground, the sound echoing her immense fury. The more difficult it was to conquer, the more determined she became to conquer it! Zachary went directly back to the Collins family home. The Collins family members were somewhat uneasy. When they saw him come back alone, they were both shocked and suspicious. "Did Lexi not come back with you?" asked Rebecca. Zachary did not respond and walked upstairs with long strides. Rebecca, along with Sir Collins and Madam Collins, exchanged gazes, all feeling something was off. It was strange that Zachary had actually returned to the Collins family. "Sean." Rebecca saw someone else entering behind him and immediately asked, "Did you follow him the whole time? Did you notice anything unusual?" Sean bent slightly, his face carrying a polite smile as he respectfully replied, "No abnormalities w
The situation between Zachary and Jane's relationship had not been made public. It was normal for the employees at the company not to know about it. Zachary did not answer when people congratulated him, and Lexi stood silently by his side, not saying anything either. But to those around them, their actions were as good as an admission.Some people even offered their congratulations, but Zachary didn't acknowledge them. He didn't go upstairs. Instead, he turned and left the building. This time, he didn't even get into Lexi's car. The smell inside the car was too overwhelming, making him dizzy.Lexi followed him, and they entered a nearby cafe. He didn't go straight to Jane's place, but Lexi knew that was just a way of hiding his true intentions. However, she wasn't concerned. After all, the Collins family would never approve of him being with Jane. She just needed to give him a bit of time to play along."Mr. Collins, aren't you going to consider my suggestion?" Lexi asked with a sli
The shock from the Collins family was too much for her. She wouldn't take the initiative, nor would she have the courage to continue with him.So what other way did he have?He'd tried both soft and hard tactics, yet this situation was still more complicated than advanced mathematics.The next day.Lexi invited Zachary out.But the Collins family hesitated.Rebecca said, "Why don't you two spend some more time getting to know each other at home first?"Lexi smiled. "Mrs. Collins, I know what you're worried about, but that woman is no longer in Jeswood."Rebecca was aware of this.After all, they had been keeping an eye on Jane's movements. They even knew where she was staying.It was surprising that Lexi had just returned a day ago, yet she had already figured it out.This kind of method and family background was exactly what the Collins family needed.It was also what Zachary needed."I've erased all traces. Even if he wants to find her today, he won't be able to, and it
The landlord nodded understandingly. "You young people do have a lot of new ideas."They chatted casually and soon reached the large square.The stage had already been set up.They had arrived early, but there were already a lot of people gathered.Jane commented, "It's quite formal."The landlord proudly replied, "This isn't just a community event, there are even celebrities."Jane became a little curious and wanted to see what celebrities were here.It turned out to be an R-list boy band, along with a few elderly artists.Well, it was still a big stage.She watched for a while, but soon lost interest. She made an excuse to go to the bathroom.Under the cover of night, she wandered around.She spotted a small shop and bought a bag of cheese-flavored chips to eat.This kind of life, she thought, couldn't last long. She hoped Zachary would hurry up and get married, so he would stop bothering her."Jane..." Jane was lost in thought when the voice startled her, almost caus
"Stop dreaming."Lexi, despite her feelings for Zachary, couldn't suppress her anger anymore."You want to marry that woman? That's nothing but wishful thinking."Zachary's gaze was icy, and every word he spoke, from his thin lips, carried a chilling frost."Her name is Jane."Lexi, at this point in her life, had never met a man who not only showed no interest in her but also repeatedly poked at her vulnerabilities."The more you protect her, the more dangerous she becomes. My offer won't change. You'll come to me eventually."With that, she turned, her heels clicking sharply as she walked toward the door."Excuse me, open the door."Sean opened the door.Lexi held her head high as she walked downstairs.Sean was about to close the door when Zachary threw the food outside.He even "thoughtfully" closed the door after that.When Rebecca saw the untouched food that Sean had brought down, she couldn't help but feel some pity."Not eating yet?"She had just praised Lexi for