Lana clearly misunderstood Darla's question.Darla meant how Lana felt toward Liam. But Lana thought that Liam was waiting for her to pay him back.Darla didn't know whether she should laugh or cry. "You guys! Seems like there's still work to be done." Lana was such a nice person. Darla even wanted her to be her sister-in-law. But at the thought of Liam's icy face, she figured it would be better to let it go. With Liam's domineering personality, he would never let Lana become her sister-in-law."What?" Lana was confused."Trouble?" She was completely puzzled by her words.Darla shook her head and changed the subject. "I heard that John has been getting close to you recently?"Lana thought she was being accused. She could only explain awkwardly, "Darla, I didn't know that John wasn't aware that I'm Lana. I always thought he knew."Lana only found out about John and herself from Liam, and Darla didn't blame her. "I'm not blaming you. It wasn't intentional. But I want to tell y
"Honestly, I thought Liam and Carol were having a romantic, fairy-tale moment. Turns out, it's a tale of a mistress becoming the main lady." "Is there something wrong with your hearing? Where did you get that Liam loved Carol? He clearly said that Carol was the one who wanted him to marry her, okay?""True, so it was Carol who pursued him.""Pursue him? Do you really think she can pursue him?"Carol's expression grew darker as the crowd discussed.Even Sarah, who was standing aside, couldn't bear watching anymore. "Liam is really something. If you want to propose, just propose. Why say all these things?"Zeke shared the same thought. "He's making it difficult for our Carol! If he dares to say any more, we'll reject this marriage proposal!"Jennifer sneered. "Hah! Reject his proposal? You're really fine with that?"Others might not have known, but Jennifer felt extremely pleased just watching the hideous expressions on Carol's face.That was what Zeke and Sarah got from favori
Carol, with a pale yet beautiful face, nodded confidently."That's indeed me!"She would never forget how, back then, she had prepared for that competition for a full three months. She was always the last to leave the dance studio every night. In her life, Carol had a simple rule. Which is be the best or not do anything at all."Alright, then!" another lawyer said, "Miss Carol, you seem to be quite busy back then. You were participating in a competition over here while saving Mr. Liam from a thousand miles away."After he finished speaking, he suddenly paused and clapped his hands. "You're really amazing."The audience burst into discussions once again."Holy cow! This is some scandalous news! If it's true, then Carol and her family are incredibly bold to have fooled Mr. Liam!""They're not just bold; they're shameless! Do you know Carol's mother? After she heard that Mr. Liam would propose to Carol, she went to my friend's luxury boutique and grabbed a set of formal dresses f
Lana danced reluctantly with Liam, his coat still on her. This was all to keep him from getting in the way of her business."I'll bet my bottom dollar that Mr. Liam likes her.""That's for sure. I'd like such a beautiful girl too if I was in his place.""Mr. Liam's taste has finally returned to normal. His lover is no longer that delinquent, or Carol."It wasn't that they had no impression of Liam's previous marriage. However, Lana had never been publicly acknowledged since Liam had never brought her along on any occasion.Carol watched coldly as Lana and Liam danced together in the crowd. Her heart ached as she listened to everyone's praises for the couple.All of this was supposed to be hers. This was the second time Lana had snatched Liam away from her."Let's go, Carol." Sarah sneaked up to her side. She added, "There's no point for us to stay any longer. Liam won't even spare you a glance."There was one more thing Sarah didn't mention. The people who had flattered t
Lana's voice was calm. However, the words she spoke sent shivers down the spines of those present."Don't spout nonsense, Lana. You're still here, completely fine. Don't shift the blame on me whenever something happens!" Sarah warned.The Clarks were already treated like street rats. They would truly be doomed if Lana revealed anything else. In a hurry to clarify, Sarah quickly stepped out to warn Lana. However, she never expected to say something she shouldn't have.The officer handcuffed Sarah suddenly without a word."Are you all insane? How dare you arrest me? I haven't done anything wrong. I'll report you to your superior!" she shouted.The officers smirked at her words as they gave her a knowing look. The police remained silent, but Zeke found her words to be odd."What nonsense are you talking about? How did you know the victim was Lana?" Zeke asked Sarah.A chill ran through her body. She had spoken too soon."Exactly!" the officer said.He continued, "We've never
Cherry and Carol were in a heated argument when Eric went inside to return Liam's coat."How could you do that, Carol? Do you have no shame?""All these years, have you acted as my best friend as an excuse to be close to Liam? So, all the kindness you showed me was fake, just like you."Furious, Cherry threw a glass bottle at Carol. "You can take this piece of junk back."Carol glanced at the bottle that almost hit her. It was a bottle of perfume."I didn't believe it when Lana told me the perfume was fake until she gave me the real one. It turns out I've been fooled by you all along."It was during an afternoon after she went to the salon. Carol had gifted her a large box after noticing she was in low spirits. At first, Cherry didn't want to accept anything from Carol. She had always felt that Carol had ulterior motives for getting close to the Kanes.However, Carol had told her the box contained a whole set of Westwood perfume unavailable to the public. How could she sti
The elevator reached Lana's floor. She was nearly startled by a dark figure at the entrance before she even saw her door."Are you a human or a ghost?"Lana's voice activated the light in the hallway. She finally saw the person waiting at the door."Mr. Liam?" she furrowed her brows. "Why are you here? Has the banquet ended?" she asked.It wasn't 10:00 pm yet. This time should be the peak of the banquet. There was no way Liam could possibly be here.Liam struggled to move his gaze away from her chest.He had come in such a hurry that he didn't know how to answer Lana's question."Supper—" An idea flashed through his mind. "You still owe me a meal.""What?" Liam had to be the stingiest man she met despite being the richest man in Gilsbury. While Lana had promised to treat him to a meal as a way of thanking him, she had never specified that it was tonight.Looking at her slightly disdainful expression, Liam asked, "Was it all just an act?" "How could I dare, Mr. Liam!"
"Why are you standing there?" The woman greeted Lana warmly as she carried a plate piled high with skewers. "The food is here. Quick, take a seat and eat."Startled by the woman's sudden appearance, Lana had no choice but to follow her as she sat across Liam.Lana couldn't even bring herself to look at Liam's face after she took her seat. Picking up a skewer of grilled mushrooms, she began to eat it."Why aren't you eating, young man?"Faced with the woman's scrutinizing gaze, Liam's hand moved slightly. However, he still couldn't muster any interest in the food on his plate.The woman sighed. Picking up a lamb skewer, she stuffed it into his mouth. "There's no need to be so shy in front of a woman. The skewers are best when they're hot."The woman left cheerfully to serve other customers after she fed Liam the skewer. A terrible atmosphere lingered over the table where they were sitting. For some reason, Lana could see despair on Liam's face. After all, not everyone could st