After I calm down, I think I should have a talk with Daley. Maybe I was too excited. I had to let him know that I didn't mean to withhold information about the flash drive from him, and I had to let him know that I didn't like the way he was making decisions for me, and I didn't like the way he was telling me what to do, especially in front of my father.Before I opened the door, I mentally rehearsed the words I had already thought of to apologize. I'm sure he will understand me after listening to my explanation. We'll think of a better way.But it was all in my head, and when I actually opened the door, Daley wasn't outside at all. He left without telling me. I didn't believe him, so I went to the bathroom and the closet to check it out. He really left. I felt empty inside, but that emptiness was quickly replaced by anger. I didn't see his message on my cell phone. He didn't even tell me where he was going.I didn't want to be alone in the room, so I walked out into the garden downst
"I came home from the police station to find someone searching my house," Liv said. "Someone must have been looking for something.""It was the police," I said. "I snuck back to your apartment after the police took you away. I think they were looking for the flash drive.""It's a good thing they didn't find the secret safe.""Liv, I need you to bring me the flash drive. Can you do that?" I lowered my voice."I think I can do it," Liv said, "But now I'm in my mother's house, in a town. I don't think I can go back to my home for the time being. Because after I left the police station, I found that the police were following me. They may want to use me to find you. The police have been asking me at the station about your whereabouts, and they won't stop until they get the information they want.""I don't think the police will be following you any more because my father has asked the police to drop the charges against me.""Is that true?" Liv asked, surprised."At least that's what I've be
The room was dimly lit, and Ron had a smug, murderous look on his face as he pointed his gun at me."I lost my child. That's what you did.""It's actually Jeff's baby," I corrected him. "Gina framed me for the miscarriage, and you were stupid enough to believe her."In my last life, you were stupid enough to believe her lies and kill me and my baby. I won't forget this grudge.After learning this fact, Ron's face showed an angry expression after being humiliated. He held the pistol to my head and yelled at me."I don't need you to tell me the truth.""You must be disappointed," I taunted him. "The heir you've always wanted is someone else's.""You and that Frade guy did all this, didn't you?" He roared. "You ruined my business, and now the family is disappointed in me. Are you proud of yourself? Maybe I should just shoot you."“Then do it.” I stared at him without fear. This greedy, cowardly man, if he wanted to kill me, he would have done it already.He was hesitating, calculating so
"I think I should go now." My wound is aching again. The sensation of tearing made my breathing short.The figure outside the window moved quickly. Daley opened Frade's door and pulled the injured man out of the car. I pushed open the door and ran over, as Daley's fist landed in Frade's face."Stop!" I shouted.Daley, however, held my hand tightly to keep me away from Frade, and the more I tried to break free, the tighter his grip became. I saw blood coming from the corner of Frade's mouth. He wiped the blood from his mouth with his hand and said to Daley with a sneer."Now we're even!""You'd better stay away from my fiancee," Daley said, every word revealing his displeasure and hatred."Then you have to watch your fiancee, because the Moore family is watching her," Frade said of Daley. "If I were you, I wouldn't let my fiancee get picked on by another man.""I don't need you to tell me what to do," Daley said, taking my hand and walking back. I looked back at Frade. He was smiling a
We lay naked on the big bed and the lights went out in the room. The moonlight shone through the floor-to-ceiling windows like a silver ribbon on the carpet. The night breeze carried the faint fragrance of the flowers and wrapped my body like a gossamer.At that moment, the world seemed to quiet down. Time stopped. I heard only the sound of breathing and the sound of the wind. How I wish that time would stop forever, no worries, no pain and sorrow."I think we should talk," Daley said, breaking the silence. He looked at me sideways with one hand resting on his head. "About the flash drive.""You're such a wet blanket." I turned my back on him. I knew I had to talk to him about the flash drive sooner or later, but not now..“So you came back from Vegas to talk to me about this?” I said unhappily. “You're in a hurry, Daley.”"I came back to see you," he whispered in my ear. "Because I can't bear the nights without you. Your breath and heartbeat have become the most important part of my
"Welcome to the Logan family, Sarah," said Vickie, looking at Sarah with satisfaction."Nice to meet you, Mrs. Logan," said Sarah, who went to Vickie and kissed her on the cheek. "My father told me about you. He said you were the greatest woman in the Logan family.""Your father was exaggerating," Vickie said with a smile. "I remember holding him when he was born. Is he all right now?""He's fine. Thank you for your concern."When Sarah looked at Daley, she was startled by the scar on his face. She's not used to Daley without a mask."You know my grandson Arthur," Vickie said, looking at me. "This is his fiancee, Eva.""We've met before," Sarah said with an evil smile. "On a yacht.""What yacht?" Frade stared at Sarah, who was intrigued by the word yacht. He's trying to remember something.Sarah didn't know about Frade's memory loss and was about to speak when Daley spoke first."It's time for dinner," Daley said coldly."Kohl, get ready to serve," Vickie ordered her servant.Soon the
"Frade plans to marry into the Woodd family to strengthen his power," said Daley, looking out the window at the night sky, "The Woodd family is involved not only in real estate and entertainment but also in hotels and casinos abroad. With the Woodd family behind him, the elders in the family will support Frade. After all, he ran the family once, and I was a substitute.""Why do you have to fight for this position with him?" To prevent him from misunderstanding, I explained, "I mean, if your grandmother hadn't sent someone to look for you on Pudding Island, you wouldn't have come back at all, would you?"If he's fighting Frade just to get his revenge, I don't think that's necessary. I'm not in Frade's camp, but I think brothers fighting for profit will only end up losing and sadness."You don't understand," Daley said. "There's no choice at this point. There are a lot of anti-Frade voices in the family and they have chosen to be on my side. I can't get cold feet. But I hope that Frade
Daley was gone when I opened my eyes in the morning. I'm used to him leaving without saying goodbye. Every time I close my eyes last night, I picture Frade alone in the garden.And Daley appeared in my dream. His hands were stained with blood, and he was dressed in a large white robe that resembled a monk's. He stood in the misty forest and watched me from a distance. Half of his face was covered by darkness, revealing only the other half, which was broken.I woke up feeling thirsty, so I looked for a glass of ice water. I slumped on the sofa, tired from last night's dream. I remember Daley stroking my cheek as I slept last night. There still seems to be a trace of blood in my nose.He must have gone hunting last night.At that time, I received a text message. I picked up my cell phone to check my messages. Daley texted me. He told me that a chauffeur would pick me up at 9 o'clock to take me to the bridal shop. He will be waiting for me there.I replied with a simple yes.As I put dow