Lana was unfazed by Jennifer's provocations. "Jennifer, you should settle down. Don't forget what happened at the spa. It would be so awkward for you if you're the one driven out."Lana tried to let Jennifer down gently, but she wasn't having it. She was determined to humiliate Lana this time. A gentle voice came from behind as they were at an impasse. "So you were here, Ms. Clark. I've been looking for you."Eric walked toward them with a glass of wine in his hand and an affectionate expression on his face. Naturally, Jennifer thought Eric was addressing her. She went up to him and tried to wrap her hands around his arm. "Eric, I've been here the whole time," Jennifer said. But unexpectedly, Eric took a step back and evaded her touch. "Please have some self-respect, Ms. Clark. I was looking for Ms. Lana."Jennifer's face paled, and she was shaken. She looked at Eric in disbelief. Eric ignored Jennifer and approached Lana. He said in a playful tone, "Are you okay? I
Lana looked at George intently. "Grandpa Sims, I have enough money. I really don't need more," she pleaded. George was already 82 years old, so his uncle was certainly much older than him.Those who didn't know might even think she was looking for an ancestor instead of a husband. If this got out, others might think that Lana was with George's uncle for his money.George seemed oblivious to her desperation. He replied, "Don't worry. My uncle is also very wealthy. He's much wealthier than my family."Worried that Lana might not agree, George added, "His wealth is thousands, maybe even tens of thousands, times greater than the Wheelers."In fact, Lana was getting ready to make her escape.Right then, Mark suddenly entered. "Dad, your uncle is here," he said, sounding excited. All of a sudden, George, Mark, and Tyler's expressions turned solemn. The trio sat up straight and began to help each other with their attire.Among them, Tyler was the most excited. His chubby face turn
At last, Lana decided to get in the car. Both she and Liam couldn't grasp the reason for their actions.Their previous marriage was a fake one without any emotional connection. Plus, both of them had severed all ties now.Lana could have declined his invitation, but she still got in the car.Liam also didn't know why he had acted this way.Violet had always been in good health. It was only that she had been a bit irritable lately. He could have left to go back home and work in peace. Yet, he chose to trouble himself.…In the quiet of the night, Kane Manor was eerily silent. Violet tossed and turned in her bed. She couldn't understand why she was facing such misfortune. Losing her husband in middle age and her son in later years was painful. She had also worked so hard to raise her grandson. Finally, he made something of himself and even got married. But in the end, they divorced. Today, she went out to have fun with her old friends, only to learn that Lana had been kicke
Lana was stunned.It was over. The inevitable had arrived!She knew someone as cunning as Liam wouldn't easily believe what she had said at the Sims Residence.Now she understood why he had suddenly asked her to come to Kane Manor. It turned out that he wanted to question her here!He asked again, "You have no medical skills, so how could you prescribe medication for my grandma?"Liam's imposing presence filled the confined car. It rendered Lana speechless as she sat in the passenger seat.He then added, "Tell me. What's your real purpose for getting close to the Kanes?Liam was certain Lana had some ulterior motive. Otherwise, given her capabilities, she wouldn't have willingly stayed in the Kane family for three whole years.Lana remained silent. She thought this wasn't quite what she had expected.To her surprise, Liam had actually questioned her motive for getting close to the Kanes. It made her wonder if he thought she was after money like other women.Liam's towering fi
Liam's photo had barely been posted for three minutes. But there were already an overwhelming 100,000 replies below it. His private messages were also instantly disabled. It couldn't even be clicked open."Hey, check me out. I'm easygoing and versatile. Would you be my boyfriend?""I'm here with the entrance ticket to love. When will it be my turn? Even if you're a jerk, I'll accept it as long as I can be your girlfriend.""Who is this guy? With looks like that, he should definitely consider becoming a celebrity. Please make your debut, and I'll support you wholeheartedly."Others went to the extreme by posting their own photos in the replies. Some of the photos were quite revealing. Chris covered his eyes and chuckled. "Do you believe in your attractiveness now, Liam?"Liam had always considered his phone a mere communication device for making calls. He never used social media apps and had no interest in chatting with strangers.But today, he finally realized that these soci
At the same time, several other branches of Lana's Vegan Restaurant were also subject to court-ordered closures.When Lana arrived at the restaurant, the court officials had already left. She could hear the noise of a quarrel coming from behind the closed doors.Peter and Jane were engaged in a heated argument with Bo and his men.The moment Jane saw Lana, she clung to her as if she had found a life savior. She tightly held Lana's hand and broke into tears. "Lana, you're finally here. Bo, that grateful scoundrel, has actually taken us to court," she exclaimed. Lana helped Jane sit down and poured her a glass of water. "Don't be mad, Jane. Even your voice has turned hoarse."Jane couldn't bring herself to drink. She immediately told Lana everything that had happened.Peter rushed over to Lana and angrily slapped himself a few times, saying, "It's all my fault, Lana. I should have listened to you. The restaurant's business has ended up like this because of my mistakes."Lana qu
Lana forced a bitter smile. "It's not a big deal. Some people can betray you repeatedly without any remorse. We just need to be cautious around such people because they lack a moral compass."Upon hearing her words, Peter felt ashamed and lowered his head.Even children understand such basic moral principles. And yet, he was deceived, believing that a hint of conscience was still guiding Bo.If Lana hadn't anticipated it, what would they have done? Should they have closed the restaurant, or should they have given Bo a share of the business?The issue with the restaurant was resolved when Bo was sentenced to prison for fraud. Lana then took over his restaurant, turning it into another branch of their business.After the theft of the secret recipe, Lana's Vegan Restaurant regained popularity. It began to draw a lot of attention. As a result, the restaurant experienced a significant boost in sales, reaching a new peak.The restaurant now boasted six branches in Gilsbury, all consist
Lana rolled her eyes and said, "Do you think Business Administration is ordinary? Do you know how many people dream of studying it but never get the chance? "If it weren't for your excellent event planning for the new store, I wouldn't have allowed you to pursue this."Kelvin appeared to grasp what she said and asked, "So, am I just part of this package deal?"Visibly frustrated, Lana replied, "If you don't get it, then forget it."Billy, known for his quick wit, noticed Lana's frustration. He realized that Kelvin had been in a challenging situation, too. Without hesitation, he affectionately patted Kelvin on the head.Billy moved to comfort him. "Boss only agreed because your family has been in business for generations. Otherwise, she wouldn't have bothered.""At last, someone who understands!" Lana exclaimed.Although Kelvin had dropped out of school and spent time with Billy and Luke, he came from a well-off family. They were part of a small local business elite in Gilsbury.
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