Chapter 96After returning from abroad, Oprah had done some homework. Men generally liked what they couldn't get quickly, and she thought she should play hard to get.Burgess looked at her sleepily.The woman hid under the quilt with her messy, long hair scattered on the bed. Her delicate face was hidden under her hair, making her look charming."What kind of fairness do you want?""When you come back, we'll write an agreement."Burgess choked.Agreement...What agreement did they need?Afraid that Oprah would not stay, he reluctantly said, "You write first."He would not accept what she wrote in the agreement if he did not like it.After Burgess changed his clothes, he got in the car and headed to W&G Manor.As soon as he arrived there, he saw Shaun lying on the bed with tears on his face."Uncle, you finally came to see me. Have you told my dad that you took me away?"How could he have told Alfred after taking his child away?Burgess raised his eyebrows, "He already knew this."The t
Chapter 97After he and his elder brother were born, Mommy had been taking care of them. How many times had they pooped and peed on her? He had just done it to their scumbag father once, and he couldn’t take it?Well, next time when his scumbag father came over, he would teach him a good lesson.With that in mind, Shaun didn't want to leave so soon.He couldn't have an operation right now, so he might as well take advantage of this time to rest at this scumbag’s expense and teach the latter a good lesson.Sitting in the car and thinking about the scene of being peed on just now, Burgess couldn't help rubbing his temples.He asked the bodyguard, "Where is Oprah now?""She’s still in the villa." The bodyguard replied.Burgess smelled himself and closed his eyes after confirming the smell was gone.After over an hour, the car drove slowly and stopped at the villa's entrance.Burgess got out of the car and went straight to the house. Soon, he heard the sound of playing the piano from insid
Chapter 98"Okay, don't worry. I have Angela here to help, and everything will be fine." Although Oprah didn't know what Alfred was doing, she knew the many dangers around him.After hanging up the phone, Alfred walked back to the room.The doctor immediately bandaged his bleeding arm.“It seems he is trying to kill you." The doctor looked at the bleeding wound on his arm, which was longer than a palm.Alfred looked calm and said with a pale face, "He thought I was still a pushover like in the past.""Mr. Alfred, will you tell your father?" the doctor asked.Alfred shook his head, "If he cared about me, he wouldn't have left me out there in Manhattan for many years.""Remember, we can't rely on anyone.The doctor nodded.But the more he treated Alfred's wound, the more shocked he became."Mr. Alfred, you can't appear in public during this time. It's too dangerous.""No. I need to go back to Manhattan." Alfred directly rejected him.The doctor knew that no one could change Alfred's deci
Chapter 1Oprah’s POV:My heart raced as I stormed into my apartment, frustration boiling beneath the surface. How could someone invade my privacy like this? With trembling hands, I crumpled the offensive note into a ball, my cheeks burning with anger as I tossed it into the trash along with the dress.The mere sight of that gossamer-like fabric, so revealing and suggestive, filled me with a sense of violation. It was the ninth anonymous package I had received in the past three months, each one more perplexing than the last. What had started as innocent gifts—a bouquet of Juliet roses, exquisite pastries, and elegant jewelry—had spiraled into something far more sinister.My boyfriend—ex, Avery—his betrayal still stung. His misunderstanding drove a wedge between us that seemed impossible to mend. How could he accuse me of such things, simply because of these enigmatic packages?I want to see you in this dress, then take it off with my hands, and kiss every inch of your body."You scou
Chapter 2Despite my efforts to remain composed, I couldn't help but notice how Burgess had changed over the years. Where once he had been sharp and flamboyant, he now exuded a sense of poise and composure that was unnerving.I begrudgingly acknowledged his charm, understanding why he attracted so many women. But beneath his polished exterior lay a darkness that sent shivers down my spine.mother's warm greeting was met with Burgess's indifference, his gaze barely flickering in our direction. The way he looked at us reminded me of how he used to gaze at stray animals or even beggars, a mixture of curiosity and disdain that made my skin crawl.I resisted the urge to flee, forcing myself to stay rooted to the spot as Burgess finally acknowledged my presence. His gaze bore into me, his words dripping with condescension. "Long time no see," he remarked, his tone laced with thinly veiled contempt.“Yeah,” I offered a casual reply, masking my discomfort behind a facade of indifference. With
Chapter 3My cheeks burned with humiliation as I caught a glimpse of Burgess looking at me with an inscrutable expression. Despite being involved in the altercation, he distanced himself completely, as if the entire situation were beneath him.In his eyes, I must have looked ridiculous in my current state. The thought filled me with a surge of anger and resentment, but I refused to show any sign of weakness in front of him.With a sneer, I turned to face Burgess, a taunting smile playing at my lips. I then directed my attention to mother, making a zipping motion across my lips to indicate that I would keep quiet. Without another word, I turned on my heel and made my way out of the estate, my departure decisive and unwavering.Outside, the rain poured down mercilessly, the wind lashing at me with unrelenting force. Despite the biting cold, I welcomed the discomfort, preferring to freeze to death than endure another moment of humiliation in the Harrison household.The road stretched befo
Chapter 4Pain shot through me as Burgess's grip tightened on my chin. "What are you doing... Mmm!" I protested, my voice muffled as he silenced me with a forceful kiss.At that moment, my mind went blank, and I was too stunned to push him away. Burgess's kiss was aggressive and dominating, leaving my lips bruised and bleeding when he finally pulled back.Gasping for air, I glared at him, my cheeks flushed with anger. "You're insane!" I spat, unable to contain my outrage.But Burgess merely rubbed his thumb against my reddened lips, his expression unreadable. "I'll do it if you dare to provoke me again," he warned, his tone sending a chill down my spine.Furious but intimidated by his ominous gaze, I remained silent as he turned to leave, his satisfaction evident in the smirk on his face.As he reached the doorway, Burgess tossed a final threat over his shoulder. "By the way, my father's turning fifty the day after tomorrow, and he wants to host a family banquet. You better not be abse
Chapter 5Her words struck a chord within me, stirring up memories of our shared past. We had once been inseparable, gossiping and laughing together like sisters. But as time passed, I came to realize the true nature of our friendship.Zoey had harbored a secret love for Burgess, my stepbrother, and had used our friendship as a means to get closer to him. When Burgess went abroad, Zoey followed suit, leaving me behind without a second thought.It was only then that I realized Zoey's true intentions—to win Burgess's affection at any cost, even if it meant betraying our friendship in the process.The realization left a bitter taste in my mouth, and I couldn't bring myself to respond to Zoey's question. Instead, I stood there in silence, grappling with the conflicting emotions swirling within me.The audacity of Zoey's presence, coupled with her feigned innocence, stirred up a storm of resentment within me. How dare she waltz back into my life after all this time, pretending as though not