Manuel’s footsteps abruptly stopped, his entire presence exuding an unsettling, icy aura.Stephanie steadied her mother, who had almost collapsed to the ground. Upon seeing the bloodthirsty, black-hole-like eyes of Manuel, her heart jolted with fear.What terrifying eyes…Everyone could tell what those three words were just from the tone of Manuel’s words. It was unexpected that he would be so enraged by those three words. Britney had never anticipated this reaction. In fact, ever since the rift between the two families had grown, she had heard those three words many times.And yet, this man, Manuel, was so protective of her… to the point of almost losing control.This was the first time Quinten and Diana had seen their son-in-law so furious. It was an intimidating sight, one that made them uneasy, but they also felt a sense of relief deep inside. If he were merely a man who liked to cause trouble, they would have been worried for their daughter. But Manuel was different; it was clear
With her thick skin and blunt nature, Karsyn suddenly realized she had just been complimenting Manuel. She placed her hands on her hips and walked toward the sofa. "Manuel, you should just tie Britney to you every day! You even have to guard against women..."Manuel, having known Karsyn for a while, wasn’t surprised. Her loud voice, coarse words, and blunt remarks didn’t bother him, especially since she was kind-hearted and never meant harm. He wasn’t bothered by it."If I could, I would," he said, though he kept the next part of his thoughts to himself. If only I could tie her to the bed and keep her all to myself every day.Of course, no one in the room could hear the impure thoughts in Manuel's mind. Some things were only meant to be shared with the woman in his life.When Britney turned her head, her gaze met Manuel’s dark, intense eyes. She could feel the heat in them…What’s going on here?Was this man trying to get passionate in front of everyone?Seeing Manuel tease her while
As night fell, the sky was shrouded in darkness, but the villa of Manuel and Britney was unusually lively, with occasional bursts of laughter and exclamations.Britney smiled faintly as she watched Karsyn and Raiden nearly get into a fight.Karsyn had this talent for quickly becoming familiar with anyone, easily blending into any group and acting carefree, as if she had no worries at all.Manuel and Ernesto occasionally clinked their glasses, sipping wine without much conversation between them.The dinner ended in this lively atmosphere."Britney, let’s borrow Parker for a few days! His cooking is amazing..." Karsyn, rubbing her round belly, had overeaten and felt stuffed.Unable to control her appetite, she now worried about her weight after indulging in both food and wine."No," Manuel replied coldly, grabbing Britney by the hand and leading her toward the sofa.Walking behind them, Karsyn nearly kicked Manuel in frustration. But then, she remembered how he only softened around Brit
No one noticed, but in the darkness of the night, Raiden was stopped by Karsyn. Ernesto, with his brown eyes, glanced back at them for a second before continuing his steady pace. However, when Karsyn eagerly asked Raiden for those things, the tall and composed man paused for just a moment, though no one noticed.Karsyn, still pushing Raiden for the items, didn’t realize this small but telling hesitation."You want these for what?" Raiden suddenly asked, before adding, "You’re not planning to send them to your little lover and make a move, are you?""None of your business! If you’ve got them, I’ll pay top price!" Karsyn responded confidently. She believed that since Franklin had already proposed to her, their first time couldn’t be far off...If it hadn’t been for Britney stopping her, she would’ve already been with Franklin the night before.But what Karsyn didn’t expect was that everything she had learned was now being used on another man.Raiden sat in the car, retrieved a USB drive
Karsyn’s hand, resting on the door handle, paused for a moment. Despite her usual carefree nature, she understood exactly who Ernesto meant when he asked about "him."Why would he ask something like that? It felt as though she understood something…"Of course. I’ve liked him since we were in school… and we should be getting engaged soon." Karsyn opened the car door and got out. "Thanks for the ride! I’ll invite you to my engagement party when it happens!""Mm."She shut the door, cutting off any further conversation, and turned away. Ernesto started his car, and the two went their separate ways.Walking through the gate into her villa, Karsyn patted her chubby cheeks.Damn it!It must have been the video Raiden showed earlier today at Britney’s place. Otherwise, why else would she have such naughty thoughts when she saw Ernesto?It had to be that, no doubt!It seemed like it was time to find a chance to make a move on Franklin. After all, watching all those adult films without an outl
However, just as Elena was about to kiss his cold, hard lips, Ernesto pushed her away, his expression flickering. "You should go back for now."With that, he walked towards his room.He shut the door behind him, his muscular chest rising and falling with heavy breaths...How could it be that the woman on his mind at that moment was her...When Stephanie returned to the villa, the house was eerily quiet, as if hidden in the shadows. The stillness only made her already uneasy heart beat faster.She hadn’t yet figured out how to explain what had happened at her family’s home to Conrad...Just then, the lights in the living room suddenly flickered on."Miss, you’re back." Since the miscarriage, Jamiya had insisted on having a servant, the one who had taken care of Stephanie since childhood, stay with her in the evenings. Mia, in her forties, heard the sounds coming from the living room and immediately put on her coat and came out to check.Normally, she didn’t want anyone disturbing her p
The atmosphere in the study grew heavy.This was the plan she had set in motion earlier, at least it would keep her father from being disappointed in her. Otherwise, he might have placed his trust in Franklin.Recently, her father had been spending a lot of time with Franklin. According to her mother, he had already met with Franklin privately twice. And both times, they’d met alone, avoiding him altogether!She used to think that since Franklin was involved in management, he wouldn’t pose a threat to her family’s business. But now, everything was uncertain. Until the final moment, no one could predict how things would unfold."I’ll wait for you to sleep together..." Stephanie looked at the man sitting in the office chair, always exuding an irresistible charm.Conrad withdrew his hand. "You don’t need to wait for me. Your health isn’t good, so I’ll sleep in the study."Her health was one reason; the other was that he needed some space."My health is much better. We can sleep together.
When the weak sunlight pierced through the thick clouds and reached the horizon, it marked the arrival of another beautiful day. But for some, it was a day of joy, while for others, it was a nightmare, wishing the night would never end.Britney moved her sore body, struggling to get out of bed..."Ugh..." Britney finally fought off the sleepiness and got out of bed. Her body, covered in bruises, had become something she was used to. Indifferently, she grabbed a lonely nightgown from the corner of the bed.After washing up, changing clothes, and applying some makeup to look more refreshed...When she walked downstairs, Manuel, tall and handsome in a dark casual suit, was still sitting at the dining table, reading political and financial reports. The light from the window reflected off his strong face, adding a touch of seriousness. This was probably what he looked like at work.This man had such an irresistible charm.Hearing her footsteps, Manuel closed the newspaper, placing it on hi
Skyler had fallen asleep, but her mind remained alert. After all, Raiden had left a psychological scar on her today.As soon as Raiden mentioned being hungry, she couldn't help but complain to herself. He hadn't felt hungry earlier, and now, suddenly, he was.But despite the resentment in her heart, she didn’t dare voice it. After all, he was the young master, and she was just a servant..."Should I heat it up for you?" Since this "ancestor" had called for her, it was clear he wouldn’t do it himself. And it was late, so the other family members had likely already gone to sleep.Sure enough, the young master kicked his feet and said, "Should I do it myself?" If he was going to do it himself, why bother calling her? The real reason was that he couldn’t sleep and, seeing her sleep soundly beside him, a psychological urge stirred within him.If he couldn’t sleep, neither should she. It was a kind of unhealthy mentality.He wanted to wake her up
Skyler finally had the chance to observe the entire room. The decor was simple yet refined.A large sky-blue bed, a desk with a desktop LCD computer, and some model decorations—all expensive just at a glance. It matched his unruly personality well. However, it was clear he didn’t come home often; everything here still looked brand new."Where are you sleeping? Why are you asking me?"Since his father let her move in, he must have arranged a place for her."Do you have an extra blanket? I’ll sleep on the floor."The bed was big enough for two people, and she had slept with him before—otherwise, how would she have gotten pregnant? But at this moment, she didn’t dare sleep with him. She hadn’t forgotten the way he had looked downstairs, as if he wanted to devour her alive.She didn’t dare provoke him again, afraid that if she shared a bed with him, she might not even know how she died.She knew t
"Do you think you've found yourself a backer now? Is that why you feel so important?"Raiden’s tone was full of sarcasm.He looked exactly like a little kid afraid of losing his father's love.It’s often said that women mature faster than men, and Skyler was one of those women. She could see exactly what Raiden was upset about, and a smile tugged at her lips."No, Mr.Calderon! My biggest backer is you," Skyler admitted her mistake.Like hell he’d believe that! The innocence she had before was completely gone now.Raiden let out a cold snort and sneered, "Skyler, I didn't expect your appetite to be this big. First, you took my house, and now, in the blink of an eye, you've managed to squeeze a fortune out of my dad. Did your brain suddenly become enlightened? You’re making money at an impressive speed!""Mr.Calderon, I did go back on my word in this matter. I’m sorry! Here’s the key to the house you
Every parent, when talking about their child, always wears the kindest smile. Frankie was no exception. And when he thought about the fact that he would soon become a grandfather, his mood improved even more.Feeling good, he couldn’t help but chat a little more with Skyler.As Frankie flipped through old photos of Raiden’s childhood and talked about his younger days, Skyler truly saw how adorable he had been as a child.Uncle Calderon wasn’t lying—Mr.Calderon had been handsome since he was little.Big eyes, double eyelids, a high nose bridge, rosy lips, pearly white teeth, and fair skin—all combined with that charmingly arrogant expression…Skyler subconsciously placed her hand on her belly, wondering if the baby inside would be just as good-looking. If it were a girl and took after Mr.Calderon, she certainly wouldn’t be unattractive."Master, dinner is ready!" a servant came forward and announced.
"She should take a good look at herself! She doesn't want to marry me?" Raiden shouted.Who did she think she was? And who was he? Since when did a woman have the right to reject him?Since he was old enough to understand things, he had been surrounded by countless women, all vying for his attention. Which woman didn't want to marry him?Raiden sneered internally. This woman was definitely playing hard to get in front of his father, trying to win his favor so that he would pressure him into marrying her.I didn't see this coming.Skyler, so you dare play tricks on me!Skyler shivered slightly under Raiden’s sharp gaze. Was it a crime now to not want to marry him?Frankie stepped forward and kicked his own son. "And you should take a good look at yourself!"That kick wasn’t light. Raiden gasped in pain and quickly pulled his leg back to clutch it.Damn it!He was almost thirty, yet his old man still kicked him with
When Raiden walked in, he actually found that woman in his house!Without a word, he rushed up to her, grabbed her wrist, and started dragging her outside with large strides."Mr.Calderon, what are you doing?" Caught off guard by his strength, Skyler’s wrist throbbed in pain as she frowned and couldn't help but cry out."Don't ask, just come with me!"As soon as Raiden received a call from the person he had arranged to take Skyler to the hospital, he rushed back immediately.He had sent her to get an abortion, and she was already on the operating table—yet somehow, the old trickster in his family had intercepted her! Just thinking about how the plan was almost completed but was suddenly interrupted made him incredibly frustrated.How could he not know what that old fox was scheming?For the past few years, every time he returned home, the old man would pester him about marriage. Eventually, he got so fed up that he outrigh
Frankie was setting up Skyler, but unfortunately, she was too young and inexperienced to realize it. She had never encountered such schemes before, let alone faced an old fox like Frankie.At first, Skyler had no idea who had decided against her abortion. It wasn’t until she had spoken with Frankie for a while that she finally understood—it was the old master himself who wanted to keep his grandchild.She had already promised Raiden that she would terminate the pregnancy, and she had struggled internally for a long time. But in the end, her heart leaned toward keeping the child.“However, I have three conditions.”“Go ahead, go ahead…” Frankie was so delighted that she had agreed that he would have accepted a hundred conditions if necessary.“First, after the child is born, I want to be able to visit them whenever I wish. But you can rest assured—I will only be visiting the child and will have
Raiden’s Father...Hearing Frankie's words, Skyler couldn't help but look up. He wasn’t like what she had imagined. The middle-aged man in front of her was well-maintained, looking energetic and full of vitality. His smile was warm and friendly. There were indeed some resemblances between him and Raiden—he must have been quite a charming man in his younger years.Seeing her subtly relax, Frankie chuckled, “What do you think? Not quite what you imagined, right?”Having her thoughts seen through so easily, Skyler blushed, feeling slightly embarrassed. “It’s a bit different from what I expected,” she admitted.“Sit down and talk. I’m not used to looking up at people while speaking.” Frankie deliberately said this, knowing that otherwise, she wouldn’t sit down.Just as he had anticipated, Skyler realized that standing while talking to someone like this was somewhat impolite. Beside
Skyler looked at the cold, sterile operating table, her steps heavy as she walked over and lay down with the nurse’s help. Staring at her still-flat stomach, she silently whispered to the tiny life inside her, "Baby, I'm sorry."He had been so well-behaved. She had heard that during the first three months of pregnancy, morning sickness was common, sometimes severe enough to make one feel like the world was spinning. Yet, she hadn’t experienced any of that—she felt just like a normal person. She knew her baby must be a very obedient child.Unfortunately, she had no ability to keep him. If she forced his birth, he would only suffer alongside her.So, I’m sorry. It’s because I’m not brave enough…She had never intended to keep this child, but that didn’t mean she had no feelings for him. He was, after all, her own flesh and blood."Miss Oneal, we’re going to administer the anesthesia now. Try to r