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
"What did you just say?"Violet was so shocked that she didn't notice her mask falling to the ground. "Nothing. I said nothing," Liam denied immediately. Perhaps she startled Liam too much, or perhaps he felt embarrassed.Violet was silent. After hesitating for a while, she took a look at Liam before heading upstairs.After returning to his room, Liam looked at his handsome reflection in the mirror. Suddenly, he sneered.What had shaken his confidence? Since when did he pay so much attention to his skin?…A picture of Liam and Lana having a meal at a street stall had been captured and circulated online. It stirred up a mighty sensation. Lana's late-night rendezvous with a mysterious, handsome man was a sight to behold. Normally, netizens wouldn't be too happy to see news like this from half-baked celebrities like Lana, who was more of an influencer. However, the news was unexpectedly well-received. Some fans sent their congratulations; some even demanded that they be tog
John's party was in a villa by a lake. When Lana and her friends arrived, many people were already there. They were mainly popular film and television stars, as well as various internet celebrities.John was dressed in a flashy pink premium customized blazer, his face covered in lipstick marks. He was surrounded by a group of beautiful women, laughing as they talked."John, you said you'd take me on a yacht trip last time. When are we going?" A woman pouted and leaned on John's arm. She was in a deep V-neck black dress and had a voluptuous figure.John blew smoke into her face, smirking, "We'll go when your period is over."The woman playfully punched him, "You're awful!"Lana recognized her as a top internet celebrity. She was known for her pure and innocent image and had numerous male fans. Her behavior in person was a stark contrast to her internet persona. It left Lana's employees utterly shocked.But Lana could understand it. People had different sides to them, and adoptin
Liam lowered his eyes to look at Lana, shooting a look that seemed to say, "Why do you get bullied everywhere you go?"She returned an awkward smile that said, "I'm innocent!"It was the truth. She was innocent. It was the rest who had a problem with her. Liam's sudden appearance caused Chris to jump in surprise. Frightened, he stammered, "L-Liam, why did you come?""Why?" Liam pulled Lana behind him, clearly indicating that he was protecting her. "Can't I visit my sister's home?""Uncle? When did you come?" Having caught wind of his arrival, John appeared before them. He seemed to have transformed into a well-behaved, thoughtful little kid. "I've finished my homework!"Liam nodded before asking Darla, who was behind John, "Why don't you teach your child not to invite just anyone home?"His statement was pretty direct. He didn't like that Carol was in his vicinity.Without even sparing Carol a glance, Darla pointed at Chris and, rather dotingly, said, "Chris is still young.
Amidst the gathering, all eyes were on Lana, except for Chris. He seemed unaware of the attention.Lana thought it over carefully before replying, "I like someone who treats me well."John's brow furrowed in disbelief. "Is that all?" he asked.Lana nodded resolutely. "Yes, that's all I look for.""Don't you care about appearance or social status, like dating a celebrity or someone influential?" John asked, his surprise evident in his eyes. He believed Lana should understand who he was hinting at.However, Lana simply shook her head. "Looks don't matter to me. I can earn my own money. It's just that in today's world, finding a genuine lifelong partner is challenging."John felt disheartened. Despite his obvious hints, Lana didn't seem to recognize that he was the one meant for her.Liam, on the other hand, was the only one who truly appreciated Lana's sincerity. After all, he felt the same way. Changing partners in the middle of a marriage seemed too complicated for him.The g
Would Lana forgive him and spend the rest of her life with him?Liam's heart was filled with a sense of anticipation.Since the reason for the incident had been clarified, everyone let out a sigh of relief at the same time and also went back to rest. Even Leonardo was taken away just to give the two people who had been apart for a long time some space to be alone.After everyone had left, Liam straightened out his clothes and approached Lana, then proceeded to slowly crouch down."Lana!"In the man's deep and sexy voice, there was an unusual tremor and a hint of choked emotion.Liam had no idea what kept him going during these years after losing Lana.Liam didn't dare to do anything too bold. Instead, he gently leaned his handsome face against Lana's hand, repeatedly calling her name.Three years had already passed since Lana left in a fit of anger, setting off a series of events afterward.If she still had any resentment, it would have vanished when she saw Liam's tall figu
Liam's outstretched hand awkwardly hung in the air, and eventually, he could only withdraw it."Speak up if you have something to say, or else, stay quiet. We're not in the mood to listen to you." Hector's attitude toward Liam was still unfavorable, to the extent that he didn't even want to see him.Lana suddenly said, "Something very serious actually happened today."Following that, she placed Leonardo down and showed everyone the wound on his neck.A ring of red marks surrounded Leonardo's delicate neck. In some places, the marks were so swollen that it looked like a tire had been wrapped around his neck. It was a shocking sight to behold.Hector, Violet, Mandy, and Romelius were immediately enraged."What happened to Leo?""What happened to his neck? It could have been fatal if it was any worse.""Who was responsible for watching Leo today? How could they be so negligent and let the child get injured so badly?""This doesn't look like any ordinary wound. It looks like it wa
"Stop looking at me like that. If you want to kill or torture me, go ahead." Cynthia knew what would happen to her after the truth came out, so she gave up struggling. "However, even after my death, I'll haunt you for the rest of your life!"As they listened to her absurd threat, Lana and the Traffic Light Trio burst into laughter."If ghosts were real, then Emilia would be the first to look for you."When her deceased sister was mentioned, Cynthia's smile remained unchanged. "That fool probably never knew it was me who betrayed her until her death."Considering the situation, Cynthia didn't believe she could leave the Garrison Villa tonight."What exactly do you gain by single-handedly destroying the Cooper family?"Lana was still very confused by Cynthia's actions.After all, Emilia and Cynthia were twins and had the same blood coursing through their veins. With all the Coopers gone, Cynthia had nothing to gain from it either!Cynthia sneered at Lana's question. "Lana, yo
On the evening of the banquet, the Garrison Villa was bustling with distinguished guests.Initially, everyone's attention was on the precious great-grandson of the Garrison and Kane family. With his confident and lively demeanor, the chubby child was absolutely adorable. Everyone was naturally curious about who the child might have chosen as his stepmother.It should be noted that the Garrison and Kane family only had one great-grandson. His future was destined to be extraordinary. As long as one could control the child, it was much more worthwhile than dealing with those individuals from the two affluent families.After all, the elders from the two families were very attentive and doting toward this child. Surprisingly, Liam, who was said to have been away from home for a long time, had returned. During the reception of guests, he unexpectedly had a smile on his face.The ladies who had come tonight, vying for the position of Liam's wife, became even more excited.Liam typi
On the night before the banquet, Romelius and Mandy finally brought Leonardo back.Lana was overjoyed, and she immediately went to the bungalow where they were staying.At that time, Leonardo had just returned home and was playing with toys on the living room floor."Leo, you're back! Did you miss Mommy? Mommy missed you so much!"Lana ran toward Leonardo, talking to him while reaching out to hug him. In a flash, Leonardo suddenly ran toward Romelius while holding a toy car.After that, he kept hiding in his arms, refusing to come out. He would occasionally peek out from the gaps to glance at Lana.His actions clearly showed that he refused to accept Lana.Lana's enthusiasm was dampened, and her outstretched arms awkwardly remained in midair. She looked at Romelius and then at Mandy as if waiting for them to persuade Leonardo. However, these two remained silent and only greeted Lana in a casual manner."Oh, Lana, you've come?" Mandy said while presenting her with a basket o
Due to the fact that the Garrison family was going to hold a banquet to introduce the mother of their beloved great-grandson, Leonardo, the Garrisons once again became the talk of the town in Dawsbury.The last time Dawsbury was so lively was when Hector introduced the Garrison family's heir to everyone.As soon as the news was released, the Garrisons became noticeably busier in the following days. All of them were busy scurrying around and helping Hector deliver the invitations.In addition to people who had business dealings with the Garrison family, the invitations were naturally sent to people who were familiar with Lana in the past. Therefore, as soon as the Traffic Light Trio received the invitation, they didn't even go to work and immediately ran to Liam's office—intending to get an explanation from him.At that time, Liam had just finished a phone call from overseas and was deep in thought when the office door was suddenly kicked open.Lincoln stood at the door, looking
With that, Sawyer ignored the unpleasant expressions on Freya and Hector's faces. He immediately picked up his child and walked away.Hector was furious. He glared at Liam, his eyes burning with anger. It was clear that he thought Liam was the one responsible for Lana's predicament.Liam was once again innocently caught in the crossfire.Freya set aside her current tasks, offered some comforting words to Hector, and then got up and chased after them.She knew Sawyer well enough and was certain that he would never have treated someone like this unless there was a reason.As Freya's family of three left, Lana's face bore a sorrowful expression. "Since I'm not welcome here, I guess I'll just go."With that, Lana got up and walked toward the door.Hector and Violet had been waiting for Lana's return for a long time. Now that she was finally back, how could they possibly let her go?Naturally, the two of them chased after Lana and tried to talk her out of leaving. They eventually ma
Liam sensed a challenging undertone in Lana's stare. After all this time, had they truly become adversaries?Releasing Lana abruptly, Violet gently patted her arm, her eyes filled with profound hurt."You're here, alive and well. Why did you leave us in the shadows? Even if you chose not to contact anyone else, you should've considered reaching out to me. Do you have any idea how much I missed you?"Over the years, Violet had been grappling with a deep sense of loss.Though it remained an unspoken sentiment among them, Violet was aware of the underlying blame directed toward Liam for what was believed to be Lana's demise.Had Liam been more emotionally available, their relationship wouldn't have crumbled. It would've stopped Lana from seeking refuge overseas while carrying their child, an act that set the stage for her heartbreaking destiny.Witnessing Liam's anguish and believing Lana to be lost forever had taken a severe toll on Violet's health, aging her considerably."Gr
Liam guided Leo to Lana's room.As they entered, Lana was already awake, bathed in the serene morning light streaming through the window.Upon hearing their arrival, Lana, while brushing her hair, shifted her gaze toward them—a familiar scene echoing times gone by."Good morning, Liam and Leo!" she greeted them effortlessly.Without hesitation, Leonardo squirmed out of Liam's embrace and darted toward Lana, exclaiming, "Hi, Nana!"Lana paused, momentarily surprised by Leonardo's nickname. "Leo, you should be calling me 'Mommy'!" she gently corrected him.Leonardo hesitated momentarily before redirecting his attention to Liam.Even though Liam hadn't exchanged a single word with Lana, he spoke up when Leo glanced his way, firmly stating, "Feel free to do as you wish. There's no need to seek my approval. Alright?"Leonardo nodded obediently and turned his gaze back to Lana, continuing to address her as "Nana."While Lana appeared somewhat displeased by this unexpected turn of ev