Pain.
Excruciating pain.
In a daze, I somewhat heard a pleasant voice.
A clear pain was felt in her ankle. This was Britney's first sensation upon waking up.
In the blink of an eye, Britney seemed to see a man. However, the sudden brightness made Britney close her eyes again.
Recalling the terrifying scene before, Britney was still shaken. She almost thought she was going to have a car accident, but unexpectedly, the two cars collided and she narrowly escaped with her life
"Where am I?" Britney asked.
"Hospital!" a deep and magnetic voice resonated in Britney's ears.
Britney couldn't help but open her eyes, and in the backlight, a man dressed in green appeared before her eyes. It must be said that the man's appearance and the outstanding aura emanating from him were more than just a little impressive.
With a handsome and uncast appearance, graceful demeanor, and dignified and steady bearing, his words, like a gentle breeze in spring, are captivating. His voice is also pleasant to listen to, as rich as a cello.
It seemed as if everything around him became a backdrop because of his presence.
Britney suddenly remembered what her innocently sweet best friend had said to her.
In this lifetime, never marry a guardian!
Marrying a guardian! It's like becoming a widow, hardly seeing each other for a year, and in the end, having to maintain purity for him!
And the people in the training area were also very boring...
The man's deep eyes also gazed at Britney, fair skin, a straight and delicate nose, slightly parted lips, warm and full, a face so beautiful that it was beyond description.
Noticing his gaze, Britney looked up.
In a flash, four eyes met.
"Did you hit me?" Britney looked at him, questioning.
The man remained silent for two seconds and then said, "Yes!"
"How do you plan to compensate me?" Britney continued to scrutinize the man in front of her.
"Just name your price!" Still simple and short.
"I don't need money!"
The door was suddenly pushed open, and a woman walked in and disregardedly lifted Britney's hand, looking inside and outside.
"Are you okay?"
With the arrival of the girl, Britney recalled the phone call she vaguely heard, which was probably him asking Karsyn Melton to come over. Faced with the nervousness of her childhood best friend towards herself, tears welled up in her eyes, "Karsyn! I'm fine!"
"Speak up! What do you want?" The man remained indifferent.
"So you're the one who hit my Britney? Fortunately, I called you. Otherwise, this person would surely have fled to avoid punishment." Karsyn turned around and only then carefully examined the man in the room, and in that instant when she turned back, she was momentarily taken aback.
Britney grabbed Karsyn and, taking advantage of her distraction, said to the man, "Marry me!"
"Britney, did you lose your mind?" Karsyn snapped back to reality and pointed at the man in the room, raising her voice, "Did he knock some sense out of you? Are you going to marry him?"
"Although he was quite handsome... but you can't be deceived by looks!" Karsyn would never admit that when she saw this person, she was also amazed!
There was suddenly a sense of humor in the air. Britney looked up and met the man's cold gaze, feeling a strange sense of panic...
Britney adjusted her emotions. "Karsyn, believe me!"
Karsyn couldn't help but obediently listen every time her best friend spoke so seriously and sternly.
Britney turned to the man and said, "Marry me, I will support you!"
Without waiting for the man to respond, Karsyn couldn't help but get angry again. "Britney, did you hit your head or something? Have you forgotten that you're getting married in three days? And it's Conrad, the one you love the most. Is he threatening you... I'm calling the police!"
However, between the other two people, there was not the slightest tolerance for disturbance.
The man paused for a moment and asked in return, "Are you sure?"
Britney looked the man straight in the eye, without a hint of hesitation. "I'm not crazy, I'm sure."
"Okay! Wait for me..."
The man left with firm words and got up to leave.
Only a tall and slender figure was left behind.
"I...this..." Karsyn felt completely ignored and plopped down on the chair. "Britney, who is he?"
"I don't know!" Britney shrugged.
"What?" Karsyn was completely confused, "You don't know who it is, and you want to marry him? Do you realize that the person you want to marry is Conrad!"
"You hit the nail on the head!" Britney didn't answer, she shrugged and said helplessly.
Facing Karsyn's bewildered expression, Britney said directly, "I was cheated on!"
"That angelic bitch?"
Britney didn't deny it, nodding her head. 'Angelic bitch' is how Karsyn refers to Britney's so-called cousin. Karsyn had once warned Britney about Stephanie, but she chose to believe in Conrad...
Now... thinking about it is really ridiculous... to the extreme!
"He had the nerve to cheat! I’m going to teach him a lesson, damn it!" Karsyn said, grabbing her bag and standing up.
"Karsyn!" Britney exclaimed, putting a stop to it.
"My dear sister! At this moment, you wouldn't still be thinking about forgiving them and letting them off the hook, would you?" Karsyn was held back by Britney. With a face full of resentment, she was truly furious.
"Karsyn, I wanted to handle it myself!"
Britney smiled at Karsyn, reassuring her.
This matter was definitely not as simple as it seemed on the surface! However, she didn't want innocent Karsyn to know about these things. She clearly felt that the car had murderous intentions towards her...
Since this time, she was not killed by the collision! Then she must make the other party pay an equal price...
"But, you can't just marry someone you don't know! You knew nothing about him!"
Britney knew very well that Karsyn's got a lively personality and couldn't stand marrying a man who seemed so indifferent. However, it's different for her. She pulled Karsyn close and looked into her eyes, saying word by word, "He seems to have no interest in women!"
"Did he have any issues in that aspect?"
Britney knocked onher head and said, "What are you thinking? Have you been reading too many dirty books?"
On the other side, the man had just left the room, and was walking down the long corridor of the hospital, followed by a muscular man.
"The man had already died on the way to the hospital," the man lowered his head. "He had a criminal record and had just been released! I just received the test report, it was a case of drunk driving!"
Taking the report handed over by the man, his gaze paused for two seconds.
"Go back first!"
Looking back, Britney collapsed in his arms, and a mysterious smile appeared at the corner of the man's mouth.
"Now?"
The man did not speak, but the man seemed to understand.
Afterwards, the man followed the man and got in the elevator.
Britney’s injuries were not severe, and after resting in the hospital for half a day, the pain in her ankle had lessened.So she asked Karsyn to arrange her discharge.By the time they left, evening had already fallen.The nights in Goldmoor were never lonely. The lights were always on, earning it the nickname "the city that never sleeps". It was one of the top cities in Chiosia, thriving economically, and a city that people didn't want to leave once they arrived.Karsyn drove Britney back home, grumbling and complaining the whole way, never stopping.“It must be that bitch throwing herself at him! In all of Goldmoor, who could compare to you in family background or looks?”The Goldmoor Four major financial conglomerates, the Hammond Group ranked first, the Schwartz Group, the Castro Group were equally matched, and the Melton Group came last. Currently, the Hammond Group is being managed by Britney's father, and Britney, who not only comes from a wealthy family but also possesses excep
After hesitating for two seconds, Britney swiped to answer the call, saying, “Hello!”In contrast to Britney's indifference, Conrad on the other end of the phone appeared particularly excited."Britney, you finally answered the phone!""Tomorrow at ten o'clock, Peninsula Cafe!"Without giving Conrad any chance, she hung up the phone. Britney turned off her mobile phone again, immersing herself in the soft silk quilt.Conrad...This name... lingered in my heart for so many years, occupying such an important place...To say she felt nothing would be a lie.In a daze, Britney fell asleep.When she awoke, it was already nine o'clock the next day.She applied light makeup to look less haggard, had a small breakfast, and told her parents before heading out alone to the café.Sitting in her private car, Britney's phone suddenly rang.Britney picked up her phone and saw an unfamiliar number. For some reason, she suddenly remembered the man she saw at the hospital yesterday...The phone was an
In the luxurious suite, Conrad wore a simple white robe, with sparkling water droplets hanging from his brown hair, and even droplets of water dripping onto the snow-white sheets along his resolute profile."Britney, I loved you! Stephanie and I... it was just a momentary confusion..."“You love me, right? You believe in me, right?”However, the person in the bed did not respond, only the sound of steady breathing.He gently and slowly touched the beautiful cheek of the sleeping woman with his fingertips, feeling the wonderful sensation, which surprised him greatly.Gradually, he became dissatisfied with this and wanted more. His hand slowly slid down...Twenty minutes ago, a low-profile commercial vehicle was traveling at a constant speed on the road.Inside the car, the man's lips curved slightly as he looked at the words "call ended" on the screen."Fiancé"Just a second later, the man's slender eyebrows furrowed without leaving a trace."Get the plane ready, now! We're going back
Britney woke up, and it was already late afternoon.The moment Britney opened her eyes and looked at the hotel's iconic chandelier, her heart skipped a beat.Anxiously pulling back the covers, she breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing her clothes intact."Phew!"She lifted her gaze and met a pair of deep, starry eyes, as if they could see through everything, which made Britney feel deeply moved.The man sat upright on the chair beside the bed, dressed in a neat and stylish suit. His handsome and unblemished facial features did not fade away because of his short hair, but instead highlighted the competent temperament that a man should possess.For the first time, it was her first time seeing a man with such short hair, and he looked so handsome.Britney snapped back to reality, her cheeks flushing pink from the mind wandering. “Did he leave?” Obviously she was asking about Conrad."Mmm!" The voice was deep and rich, like a cup of carefully brewed hot coffee, intoxicating and lingering.
It was only two seconds, and Britney even thought that the moment just now was just an illusion.Looking up, Britney unexpectedly caught a faint hint of red on Manuel's indifferent face.Is it his first time?"With a stamp as proof!" Manuel exclaimed, then swiftly departed. He touched his thin lips, still feeling the sweet and soft sensation from just now, almost losing control.Britney reached towards her lips, still carrying a hint of warmth. She felt a surge of delight—could it be that she had seduced a virgin?Let's see, Manuel should be around 27, 28 years old! Has he never been with a woman at this age? Could it be that he has been too focused on training in the training area and lived a very austere life?Britney took Bryant back to the Castro's villa.As she pondered how to explain to her parents about Bryant—After all, it's not a grown man following her around.She hadn’t even stepped through the door before she heard a sharp voice.Britney was well aware of this sound. Uncon
"No need! The Schwartz family invited us to have dinner tonight!"Whether intentional or unintentional, Maxwell's words carried a hint of pride.Britney recalled that Conrad did not succeed this morning and instead made plans with Stephanie's family, which could be considered as accepting the conditions she proposed.Britney's family saw them off as they left."Cousin! You wouldn't mind, would you?" Stephanie deliberately slowed down her pace."Stephanie, there's no need to put on airs in front of me!"The calmer and more peaceful Britney appeared, the more it ignited Stephanie's jealousy."Britney, I don't believe for a second that you don't feel anything!" Stephanie taunted. "In two days, Conrad will be marrying me! Not you!"Catching a glimpse of Stephanie's proud face, Britney simply smiled faintly.In the past, Stephanie couldn't stand it if she had something good and didn't have a share of it. The family education always reminded her that she was their cousin, and if they could
Goldmoor, Seventh Club, top-tier private room.In a slightly dim environment, colorful and dazzling lights dotted everywhere.Women wearing revealing clothes, passionate music..."Mr. Calderon, how long has it been since you last came...""Women! So delicous. It just feels so great holding them in your arms!" He said, then leaned in and kissed each of the beautiful women on their cheeks, his hands also wandering around, causing the women to giggle ambiguously.“Manuel, only you could bear to send me to that godforsaken place!”Although angry, still smiling.Sitting on the genuine leather sofa, Manuel elegantly lifted his wine glass, swaying the dark liquid inside. His deep eyes were lost in thought. And across from him sat his good friend, Raiden Calderon, with whom he had grown up and faced life and death together."Was there any gain?"Raiden was about to touch that seductive and alluring skin when Manuel asked a question, immediately dampening his enthusiasm. He knew...Raiden wave
The next day, Britney, bored out of her mind, sat on the couch, staring at the LCD television...The Schwartz family was holding a press conference.The one who came forward was Alexander Schwartz, the head of the Schwartz family, and the person involved was Conrad. However, most of the answers were given by Alexander.It was publicly announced that Conrad would marry Stephanie tomorrow, not Britney.He expressed deep apologies to Britney, explaining how the affection between the two young people had gradually turned into anticipation for Stephanie, the soon-to-be bride, shifting the focus away from any attacks on her.In the end, he hoped everyone would bless the newlyweds and invited the journalists to the wedding.Turn off the TV, Britney looked out the window.She had to admit that the Schwartz family's public relations were impeccable, effortlessly turning the situation to their advantage!The unique ringtone of the mobile phone suddenly sounded, and Britney saw the familiar word
As she closed the door, countless thoughts raced through Jamiya’s mind.Had her daughter found out the truth?"Mom, is it true or not?" Stephanie stepped into the study, turned around, and fixed her gaze on Jamiya.If she had forced herself not to believe Britney’s words before, now, trying to convince herself they were lies felt utterly weak.Jamiya was her mother, and the subtle hesitation in her movements had already given away the answer. Yet, Stephanie still wanted to hear it confirmed.She was clinging to hope, the desperate kind one seeks when standing on the edge of despair.Jamiya had struggled with this decision countless times before—should she tell her daughter or not? In the end, she chose to keep it from her. She was a woman herself; she understood the devastation of infertility. And this was her own daughter—how could she be so cruel?"My dear, with today’s advanced medical technology, ther
She also longed for a peaceful life, but unfortunately, some people were determined to make her life anything but easy. Therefore, she had to arm herself with thorns to protect herself and her family.Dealing with Stephanie was never her intention.However, since Stephanie had done what she did, if she didn’t fight back, wouldn’t that be too weak?Britney had never been someone to be bullied."Was Sierra's pregnancy also part of your plan?" Stephanie asked. Though phrased as a question, her tone made it sound more like a statement.Britney countered with another question, "Haven't you already guessed?"Sierra was caught between fear of her cousin and the desire for a good life. With such a conflicted mindset, how could she possibly have taken precautions?If she truly wanted to prevent pregnancy, she wouldn't have schemed to steal Stephanie's husband in the first place.Stephanie's face turned as pale as a sheet. Ev
In fact, the entire press conference held by her father was orchestrated by Manuel. This included not only the so-called evidence but also the presence of both men. Firstly, it was to protect her mother from being verbally attacked by reporters. Since her mother rarely faced the media, the situation could easily spiral out of control. However, both her father and Uncle Prestonwere experienced in handling the press and could maintain control, leaving no room for reporters to exploit. Secondly, it played on emotions to win public sympathy...Britneyhad already witnessed Manuel's capabilities before, but no matter how big or small the issue, he always managed to come up with precise and effective solutions, arranging everything flawlessly. She had to admit that his intelligence and ability to handle situations were truly remarkable."What do you want to tell me?" At this moment, Stephaniesuddenly felt a chill run down her spine. Every time Britneyg
Stephanieglared viciously at Britney, who sat before her, looking utterly composed. “Very good! Very good! Britney, I’ve long known that you’re not as pure and noble as you pretend to be. Turns out, you’re the best at putting on an act among us.”This woman had done it on purpose!The so-called "most innocent woman in Goldmoor," the "most desirable woman to marry"—all of those titles were fake.Britneycurved her lips into a smile. “A soft persimmon without thorns is easy to crush! But Britneyis not someone you, Stephanie, can manipulate at will.”“Oh, really?” Stephanieswept her gaze over the villa. She had been distracted by Britney’s voice earlier and hadn't taken a proper look. The decor seemed simple, but every piece of furniture exuded an understated luxury—clearly expensive at a glance. However, aside from a single male servant, she hadn’t seen anyone else in the house. Her husband was nowhere to be seen either...Had
Stephaniedidn’t care what Jamiyasaid. She loved Conrad. When she had gone through so much trouble to snatch him away from Britney, she had already decided that he was the only man for her.Otherwise, she wouldn’t have put in so much effort.After leaving the supermarket, Stephaniecarried fresh ingredients for cooking and hailed a cab back to the villa."Miss, why did you go grocery shopping? Didn’t I just buy some this morning?" Miaopened the door and saw Stephaniecarrying several bags."I’ll be cooking tonight. Help me wash the vegetables." Stephaniesmiled and handed the groceries to Miabefore changing into her house slippers."Alright." Miatook the bags and was about to head to the kitchen when she suddenly remembered something. "Oh, right, Miss, you received a package. I placed it on the table.""A package?" Who sent her something?Stephaniewiped her hands with a wet tissue and
If Raidenhad known that the person on the other end of the phone was questioning their orientation, he might have smashed his phone in anger. But unfortunately, he lacked the ability to read minds."You don't trust me?"The way this woman asked questions was exactly the same as that guy, Manuel! Could it be that after living together for a long time, couples really started to resemble each other?Damn it!This realization put Raidenin a bad mood—because this couple actually made him feel a little envious. Envious of married people!"Alright, it was that Sierra’s uncle who ordered someone to do it. As for the news circulating outside, Franklinis also behind the scenes, fanning the flames."There was no point in hiding it. Britney's brain worked just like Manuel’s—sharp and brilliant. He was no match for her. No matter what, she would eventually get the information out of him. Besides, Raidenwasn’t in the best
Before the morning sun had even peeked out, a piece of shocking news spread like wildfire throughout Goldmoor.At the same time, the internet was flooded with stories about the past romance between the two main figures in the scandal, detailing their once passionate love.Since Gregorywas a well-known public figure and Dianawas the wife of a prestigious tycoon, the news spread at an astonishing speed, sparking heated discussions.The newspapers, once on sale, caused a sensation across the city.Just as Manueland Britneyhad managed to suppress the scandal involving Britneyand Conrad, this new incident surfaced, dragging the previous matter back into the spotlight. People seized the opportunity to criticize and spread all kinds of rumors."What’s up with this mother and daughter? Now I finally understand what it means to have strong hereditary genes!""Damn! This is shaking my worldview. Are all good-looking
"So, we must also be mentally prepared. There's a high possibility that this matter will be reported tomorrow."One was an internationally renowned pianist, and the other was the wife of a prominent business chairman in Goldmoor. If this were to be exposed, it would undoubtedly cause an uproar and attract significant attention.If someone deliberately planned to release the news, all Manuelcould do was contain the situation and prevent it from escalating further.Manuelsat back down beside Britney. "I've already sent people to investigate who orchestrated this against Mom and Uncle Preston." That was why he had walked out earlier to make phone calls after hearing only half the story."Thank you, Manuel!"Diana's tears were not just because of what had happened with Gregorybut also because she was afraid that the truth would be unclear and, more importantly, because she feared her husband's reaction."Mom, don't say that. We
While waiting for news, Britneywas already feeling restless in the bedroom.She watched as Manuelmade a call outside, hung up, then answered another one. Her heart was still suspended in anxiety, unable to settle.What were they talking about?Manuelslid open the glass door. Though his brows remained still, his dark eyes carried an unusual depth.“Is there news about my mother?” Britneytook a step forward and asked.Manuel’s grip on his phone tightened slightly, almost imperceptibly. “Get changed. We need to go to your parents’ house.”Hearing his voice, chillingly solemn, and seeing the grim look on his face, Britneyfelt as if something had clenched her heart. “Did something happen?”Manuel’s thin lips moved slightly before he finally spoke. She would find out sooner or later—there was no reason to keep it from her.“We were a step