It was not known how long it took for Jessie’s convulsing body to gradually calm down. She covered her face, which was half stained with blood, and struggled to climb up from the ground.Tap, tap, tap!The crisp sound of footsteps echoed on the ground. Jessie turned her head and saw a slender figure walking toward her.She squinted before she could see who was coming, and her expression changed instantly. “Sonnet Turner, what are you doing here?”“I came here specifically to look for you!” Sonnet replied.Jessie was taken aback for a moment, but then she understood. “So it was you! You did this, didn’t you?!”As she spoke, she rushed over to grab Sonnet, but an agile figure rushed over and kicked Jessie to the ground.Lindy stood with her arms akimbo, looking at the disheveled Jessie. “You can play tricks behind our backs, but can’t we fight back? Besides, if you don’t want people to know, you shouldn’t have done it in the first place. If you didn’t do anything wrong, you wouldn
“You’re lying to me! Welson hired those people, and you said it wasn’t him?! Who would believe that?!”“It really wasn’t him! When he gave orders to those people, I was right beside him. He really wasn’t planning to burn your husband to death! Besides, if I wanted to make a movie about you and it was successful, of course, I would want to show it to people. Why would I want to burn you? If I did, why would I even bother making the movie?”At a critical moment, Jessie’s brain suddenly became active, and a bunch of words spewed out like a machine gun.Sonnet turned around and threw the ball of fire, which was about to burn her hand, into the sink and then left.Lindy followed and left, leaving Jessie standing there alone, looking foolish.She was a little dazed and did not know how Sonnet could suddenly let her go so easily. She felt a bit uncomfortable down below. When she reached out, she found that her pants were wet!When Jessie felt like she was about to be burned to death, sh
Two days passed, and Sonnet met Tami in the restaurant.Tami looked at Sonnet’s somewhat pale face with concern and said, “It’s only been a week since the funeral and you’ve lost so much weight!”Sonnet smiled and placed a USB drive in front of Tami. “Tami, I’m here to ask for your help.”Tami did not hesitate and said, “Whatever it is, I’ll do my best!”“The USB drive contains part of Brooks Corporations accounts. I copied it from Maxwell’s computer. He was reviewing these projects before he died, and I think there may be some issues. I don’t understand accounting, but I thought about how your company should have accountants, so I was thinking…”Tami interrupted Sonnet and said, “Don’t worry. I’ll have the company's financial director personally help you with these accounts and see what the problem is. As long as you’re not afraid of Brooks Corporation’s accounts being leaked.”Sonnet felt warm in her heart. A true friend would truly help you in your time of need.Tami did not
Sonnet was intentionally scaring the secretary. Otherwise, she would not be able to see Will.Sure enough, the secretary hesitated for a moment and then said, “But the chairman is having a meeting in the conference room right now. Even if you go in, you won’t be able to see him…”“Where’s the conference room?”“Today’s board meeting is very important. If you interrupt them rashly, I’m afraid that…”The secretary became a little anxious. If Second Young Miss went to disturb the board meeting, the chairman would blame her because of it.“Then I’ll wait in the chairman's office,” Sonnet said again.As soon as she finished speaking, she heard a voice saying, “Oh, if it isn’t my niece-in-law. Why are you here?”Sonnet turned her head and saw Winston walking over with a smile.He already had a round face, and when he smiled, he looked even gentler and kind.Sonnet had a very good impression of him. When she saw him approaching, she respectfully bowed, “Hello, Uncle Winston.”“Oh, c
“Oh dear, what’s wrong? Are you feeling a little cold? Shall I get you another blanket?”A beautiful girl leaned over to the person on the bed with concern.The man lying on the sickbed had a bandage on his left cheek, and his arms and legs were also wrapped in bandages. He had a waistband tied around his waist and looked seriously injured.When he heard the girl’s questions, he shook his head. “It’s okay, I’m not cold.” His voice was a little hoarse.The girl paused her movement in getting the blanket and thought for a moment before pouring him a glass of water instead. “Why don’t you drink some hot water? The conditions here aren’t great, and the weather is cold. You probably aren’t used to it.”Maxwell did not respond, and his gaze turned to the window, becoming distant.After more than half a month, his body had finally gotten a little bit better. He did not know how she was doing in Harbor City. Was she sad and upset for him?Imagining Sonnet unable to sleep or eat, his hea
When Lovey saved Maxwell, she developed a crush on him.Although he was in a very miserable state and was covered in wounds, none of this could hide the noble and elegant demeanor he exuded.After spending time together these days, her good feelings toward him not only did not disappear but gradually developed into infatuation.She wanted to be by his bedside all the time, taking care of him and talking to him. Even if he just smiled at her, she could remain radiant all day!However, she also vaguely felt the gap between them. From his speech and demeanor, she could feel that he should be a successful person in the big city.Meanwhile, she was just a farmer who did not even pass the college entrance examination. How could she be a worthy match fo him?Now that he was leaving, she felt an indescribable sense of loss in her heart.Maxwell had no idea about the girl’s feelings and just smiled and replied, “It doesn’t matter if you can’t think of anything right now. Just tell me w
There was a brief silence in the bedroom, and then Logan’s voice was first to erupt.“Maxwell Brooks! It’s you! You little punk, you’re not dead!”He walked over quickly, hugged Maxwell tightly, and patted him heavily on the back, causing Maxwell to cough.Hayden hurried over and pulled Logan away. “Can’t you see he’s hurt? You’re even using so much strength. Even if he isn’t dead, he’ll be hugged to death by you!”After speaking, he took Maxwell’s hand and looked him up and down. “Tsk tsk tsk, my good little Maxwell, you seem to be seriously injured. How are you feeling? Is it very uncomfortable?”Maxwell shook off his hand and showed a disgusted expression. “Enough. I’ll throw up if you say any more.”Several big men laughed heartily together.After laughing enough, the four men sat around Maxwell’s bed and asked him one after another.“How did you survive? What on earth did you experience?”“The explosion was so powerful, yet you’re okay. Are you Superman or something?”“D
“Keno City and Harbor City are adjacent, so it’s possible,” Marcus interjected upon hearing this.“Why didn’t you call us right away to come get you?” Howard asked.“Because I was soaked in the water with burns all over my body and infections in my lungs. I had a high fever and was delirious. By the time I finally regained consciousness, it had been a week. I inquired about Harbor City and found out that my funeral had already taken place. Then I thought it was good that Maxwell Brooks died.”“What do you mean?” Logan asked, confused. “What do you mean it’s good that you died?”Hayden rolled his eyes at him. “You pig-headed fool! He means that it’s good that the foolish Maxwell died so he can become the real business tycoon behind the scenes that he is!”Maxwell nodded. “That’s right. Since someone went to great lengths to try to kill me, I’ll need to let them think I really died. Once I’m ‘dead’, they’ll let their guard down and Sonnet and the children will be safer.”“So you pl