"Excuse me, miss, do you have any questions?" Jennifer's voice crackled through Lana's phone. It snapped Carol back to reality."No … no questions here!" Carol replied, trying to brush off the situation. She wasn't keen on getting herself into trouble. So, she kept her distance and avoided any further conversation with Jennifer."Ms. Jennifer, Lana's just feeling a bit restless. You seem pretty swamped, so don't mind us. Carry on with your important stuff," Carol continued."Yeah, alright!" Jennifer could sense Carol's reluctance. So, she was ready to end the call.However, her eyes narrowed in suspicion as she noticed the dress Carol was wearing. "Hey, wait a sec, that dress you're wearing …"Jennifer's abrupt mention of the dress left Carol visibly flustered, her heart racing with anxiety.She swallowed hard before stammering, "Ms. Jennifer, please proceed with your tasks. I don't want to disturb you."Despite Carol's optimistic expectations, Jennifer's tone grew sharp. "The
Lana's identity as the owner of "Enjoy" was revealed. Now, she found herself thrust into an unprecedented spotlight.After exchanging pleasantries with the socialites, Lana swiftly escaped the bustling banquet hall. She retreated to the vast, breathtaking garden of the Garrison family, which resembled a sprawling prairie.Social gatherings like these were not Lana's forte. She couldn't muster insincere compliments. She had always preferred the solace of admiring her beauty in solitude.However, Lana's moment of tranquility was abruptly shattered. The same alpaca that had spat at her before charged at her once again, initiating a new round of attacks.In such a picturesque setting, Lana had never anticipated to find herself chased by an alpaca.Desperate to escape the alpaca's relentless pursuit, Lana dashed into an area resembling a small garden. Enclosed by ornate iron gates, the alpaca couldn't enter, and Lana couldn't flee either.However, it provided Lana with a momentary r
Lana left the Garrison family's garden and relied on her memory to return to the banquet hall.To avoid drawing attention, she initially wanted to slip in through the back of the banquet hall. However, it didn't go the way she wanted it to. The Garrison's estate was so enormous that the hallway was even more daunting. Lana wandered around for a long time to find the correct path to the hall.She could only move along the long hallway, slowly opening one door at a time. Although tedious, it was also the safest method to locate the banquet hall.However, the mildew smell from the rooms that had not been occupied for years was really revolting. Finally, Lana let out a sigh of relief when she stumbled upon a room with light inside.Lana walked in and discovered that the room was significantly different from the ones she had seen earlier.This room was easily five times larger than the others. The interior was also nothing short of opulence and extravagance. It was adorned with a v
While Rosa was inwardly pleased, several bootlickers seized the opportunity to shower her with compliments. They left her almost swooning."Rosa, among all the ladies here, you have the most distinguished background. Mr. Garrison Senior is extremely wise, he'll definitely choose you to be his granddaughter-in-law!""Congratulations, Rosa! When you become the lady of the Garrison family, don't forget about us!""What are you talking about? Rosa's such a loyal person. She'll never forget about us when she becomes the lady of the Garrison family!"Rosa blushed, and her heart raced. She immediately said, "Stop making things up. The engagement hasn't even been finalized yet. "Besides, Emilia is still here, and she's so perfect. If Mr. Garrison Senior wants an exceptional granddaughter-in-law, he'll probably choose someone like her."Although she said that, Rosa didn't think that way at all.Emilia was intelligent, capable and undeniably beautiful. However, she was also very cold and
At this moment, Rosa lost all interest in watching Lana's misfortune. She was completely captivated by the breathtaking man before her.She had finally met him again."Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I am Liam Kane, and I look forward to your support and guidance in the future."His magnetic and husky voice, along with his straightforward manner of speaking, was very much in line with his style.The man's words were so concise and to the point that they made the young ladies in the crowd go wild.Liam stood on the stage, receiving the attention of everyone.While others admired his appearance, physique, and other qualities, Liam's profound gaze was constantly searching for something.Then he saw a stunning woman in white, not too far from the stage on the left. She was staring at him with a piercing gaze.Her way of regarding him differed from the bashful, indirect gazes of the other women in the crowd. Her gaze was piercing and unwavering, locking onto him like the eyes of
"Gilsbury seemed to have held you back and wasn't suitable for your development. You've made the right decision to come to Dawsbury."Are you interested in joining our research on mobile phone base stations? We have a team of experts, but we need your technical expertise. Mr. Kane, would you consider a collaboration for mutual benefit?"Emilia had quite the knack for this.Even if she had admired Liam, she wouldn't show it overtly. Instead, she played her cards based on Liam's preferences. This method had been proven effective in gaining the favor of others.Liam was no exception either.At first, he was fooled by Emilia's outward appearance. He always thought that she was just another pretty but useless heiress, just like the ladies he had known in the past.But as they talked more, Liam realized that the beautiful lady before him was different than the ones he had known before.She was decisive and had sharp business acumen. It was no wonder when he looked her in the eyes on t
"Grandpa Hector, I don't wanna be a slacker at such a young age. You should consider someone else."Lana's refusal only made Hector and the other bigwigs think that she was a diamond in the rough. Even with such favorable conditions, Lana was still indifferent about it. She was clearly ambitious!Hector was still looking for excuses to trick Lana into marrying his grandson, but someone actually took her words seriously.Out of nowhere, Freya suddenly spoke up, "Dad, I think Ms. Clark is right. She's still young and ambitious. She doesn't want to waste her life being a slacker. Since she's willing to pass this opportunity to someone else, I have a very suitable candidate."Despite Hector's murderous gaze, Freya continued, "I've always heard about Emilia from the Watson family. She's not only attractive, but she's also known for her outstanding abilities. I saw her earlier, and she really lives up to the expectations."I think that if she's with Liam, it would be a win-win situat
Lana successfully escaped from the living room and rushed back to the banquet hall.She had to apologize to Liam and ask for his forgiveness.Lana felt heartbroken when she thought about the things Liam had done for her. In the end, she had taken his kindness for granted.In order to meet her, Liam even had his personal chef prepare seafood chowder overnight and personally brought it to her on his private jet.But what about her?Not only did she mock him, she even ridiculed him in front of others.What was more, Liam acquired the patent for her 6G smartphone processor, estimated to be at least five times more than the market price. This allowed her to make a substantial amount of money. Yet, she still thought that he was a fool with too much money on hand.If it weren't for love, would a high-and-mighty man like Liam be willing to do so much for her?At that moment, Lana remembered what Liam had said to her before. He told her to wait for him in Dawsbury, and he would reunit
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