Lana held up her phone, her expression grim. She gritted her teeth and asked, "Where is she?"Sarah knew she couldn't keep hiding the truth, so she pretended to have forgotten about the phone. "Oh, Nadia left her phone here. Can you take it back to her?"As long as Lana didn't ruin Warren's plan, they still had ways to deal with her later.Zeke added, "You're no longer part of the Clark family, so please leave. You're not welcome here."He didn't believe that a proud woman like Lana would dare to stay any longer after his remarks. But not only did Lana stay, but she also suddenly rushed upstairs.Zeke screamed in panic, "Stop her!"Several Clark family bodyguards immediately showed up and surrounded Lana. To them, Lana was just a weak woman incapable of fighting back, so it would be easy to subdue her.However, within a minute, the bodyguards were lying on the floor, groaning in pain. Lana moved so quickly that it was hard to keep up, and her strength was so great that her p
"Very well, Zeke Clark. You leave me no way out."Upon hearing this, Zeke's face turned deathly pale.Could it be that Warren still had a trick up his sleeve?Warren sneered, "You're willing to sell your sister to me when you deem me useful. But once something goes wrong, you want to get rid of me. Am I just a tool to you?"Warren's eyes gleamed with malice as he held up his phone. "What's in here is—"Suddenly, a loud thud echoed in the room.A flower vase hit Warren on the head, knocking him unconscious. He didn't have a chance to finish his sentence. Carol was panting heavily, her face paled with fear. "Mr. Liam doesn't want to hear nonsense from someone like you! Dad, call the police and have him arrested! We can't let Aunt Nadia suffer any injustice."Both Zeke and Sarah were frightened by Carol's unexpected behavior.The sinister expression on Carol's face earlier wasn't just an act for Liam. It seemed so real, almost as if that was who she truly was. "Mr. Liam, Lan
In the end, Warren was arrested on charges of attempted rape. Coincidentally, he suffered a stroke before he was arrested. But with the Clarks' testimony, the police proceeded with the arrest.Although Warren was arrested, the Clarks remained scot-free. It left Lana and Nadia greatly dissatisfied. After all, the Clarks were the mastermind behind the whole incident. Fortunately, Warren didn't manage to carry out his plan due to his old age. He was only able to move about with the help of alcohol.In the end, Lana's timely interruption saved Nadia from further danger.Due to this incident, Nadia had been feeling down for a while.Lana was worried that it would worsen her emotional state. So, she took her out for a change of scenery.Nadia hadn't gone shopping in a long time.After Vesper's passing, her life took a turn for the worse under Zeke and Sarah's oppression. She could barely afford to eat, let alone shop. Now that Nadia's leg had almost healed, it was time to heal he
In the retail industry, sales performance and income were directly correlated. To go from a trainee to a full-time employee, they need to meet a certain level of sales performance.The trainee shop assistant had been working for two months. She had endured workplace bullying from other senior employees and had yet to make a single sale.Today, a customer finally asked for her assistance. She was so happy that there was no way she would refuse it."Hello, miss. How may I help you?"Lana pointed to the dress in the display window that Nadia liked. "Please wrap up that dress for me," she said. The trainee gave her a professional smile. "This was designed by a famous Cansernian designer. It is the most valuable item in our store. There is only one in the whole country," she explained. Then, she asked, "It is priced at 680 thousand dollars. Is that alright with you?"They were stunned by the cost of the dress. But, upon realizing who the designer was, they thought the price was qui
Lana sneered, her eyes filled with contempt. "Are you the one in charge here?"Someone naturally stepped forward to defend Jennifer. The employee, Denise, immediately walked up to Lana."You'd better not make a scene here. If you offend Ms. Clark, you'll be in big trouble," she boasted. Lana was amazed that the employee actually threatened her. She pretended to be scared, trembling as she asked, "W-what do you want to do to us?"Jennifer thought she had gained the upper hand. So, she felt even more confident in front of her friends. "As long as you get on your knees and beg for forgiveness, I'll forget all about this."Jennifer had done this kind of thing before, so Denise didn't even bat an eye. She even added, "If you don't do it, we won't let you leave in peace."It was rumored that Jennifer's sister, Carol, was Liam's lover.Liam was such a powerful man in Gilsbury. He had so much power one move from him could have a major impact on the entire country!Denise was attract
"Ms. York! I was just upholding the standards of our spa! People like them don't deserve to be here!" Denise stepped forward to defend herself.If she was fired just like that, it would be too unfair.Daphne sneered, "Why wasn't I aware that my place judged people based on their spending? This is my spa. Who gave you the right to make decisions?"Denise's face paled. "But I—"Jennifer pushed Denise aside. "Ms. York, why are you getting angry at your employee over a mere outsider?" she asked. "Denise just acted accordingly to protect your spa's reputation!"Daphne looked at Jennifer with disdain and sneered, "Who said Lana is an outsider? She's my business partner. To be precise, she's the co-owner!"Lana smiled faintly. "No, to be more precise, the co-owner is Nadia."After all, Lana's 40% shares were all under Nadia's name."What?" Jennifer was taken aback."Ms. York, could you be mistaken? This is the good-for-nothing Lana we're talking about!"Daphne smiled as she stood
Lana brought Nadia to a bustling vegan pasta restaurant.The restaurant was lively since it was peak mealtime. Every table in the three connected storefronts downstairs was occupied. The private rooms upstairs were nearly full as well. There was even a long queue of hungry patrons at the entrance. The name of the restaurant was also very interesting. It was simply called "Peter's Pasta".Lana led Nadia to a small table near the corner. As soon as the waiter came over, Lana ordered a few side dishes and two plates of pasta."I remember this place!" Nadia exclaimed after looking at the bustling scene before her. She added, "It was on TV last week, and some online media had also covered this place. I heard it's the best vegan restaurant in Zanteles!"Lana nodded with a faint smile.The restaurant had been doing well lately. So, Lana and the Waltons bought the two neighboring storefronts, including the upper floors. They connected all of them to create the current, more spacious
Lana thought Eric was just like other typical rich kids: incompetent and chubby. Yet, even then, countless girls would flock to his side just for his money.However, the Eric before her really surprised her.Eric's slightly long, wavy black hair was styled casually with wax, giving him an air of nobility. His features were sharp and defined, but his eyes were a stark contrast to them. His innocent-looking eyes, enhanced by long eyelashes, were offset by a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. It added a touch of mystery and sophistication.The pure white suit he wore made him stand out from the crowd. His tall and upright figure immediately caught the attention of countless girls.Standing next to him, Jennifer was wearing a pink evening gown with a large bowknot. She wore delicate nude makeup, giving off a pure and youthful air.Both of them standing together looked like a match made in heaven.In the corner, Lana held her champagne glass and raised an eyebrow.This was Eric, her targ
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