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