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.
Was Lana trying to stir up trouble?Even the Traffic Light Trio had advised her, "Boss, don't go. You'll just end up getting scolded. That won't be a good look on you.""I've heard dealing with people in the entertainment industry can be tough. Maybe we should avoid any issues," one of them suggested.Laura cautiously approached Lana and whispered, "Lana, I have a feeling these people are up to no good. Should I grab a broom and shoo them away?"Lana offered them a faint smile. She reassured them, "Maybe things aren't as bad as you think. Just watch me."They watched as Lana approached the luxurious limousine parked at the restaurant's entrance.The presence of the limousine had already attracted a lot of attention. A group of young girls had gathered there. They were holding support signs with encouraging messages for John.Lana wasn't very familiar with fan culture. She simply didn't want her business to be disrupted.She politely knocked on the car window. John's assistant r
As Billy and Lana entered, they narrowly avoided being splashed by a bucket of soapy water."Are you blind?" Billy exclaimed.The defiant maid, who had nearly splashed them, retorted, "Maybe you're the one who's blind. You're purposely coming over here when we're busy."From the maid's attitude, Billy's inferior position in this household was crystal clear. His status couldn't even compare to that of a mere servant.Just as Billy was about to retort, Lana immediately stopped him. "Why get all worked up over someone beneath you? It only brings you down," Lana said casually.At that moment, it clicked for Billy. Without even raising her voice, Lana had indirectly insulted the maid. Billy felt strangely gratified. The maid felt offended. Naturally, she wasn't going to let them off easily. She pointed at Lana and scoffed, "Who do you think you are? How dare you talk nonsense here?"Lana sneered in disdain, "Who do you think you are? Do you believe everyone in this family has va
"Boss! Are you planning to push her to the brink of death?" Billy's voice trembled with anxiety as he emerged from David's house.Despite Stella's cruelty, Billy's enduring kindness toward her was astounding.Lana's eyes widened as she noticed the concern etched on Billy's face. "Of course! Just look at her attitude!" she exclaimed.Hearing her statement, Billy couldn’t help but break into a cold sweat.He could hardly believe that his seemingly delicate and beautiful boss, who was also an excellent cook, could carry out something as ruthless as poisoning someone.Fortunately, Billy, Luke, and Kelvin hadn't provoked Lana back then. Who knew what kind of retaliation they might have faced?"You shouldn't worry about her. Didn't you mention your sick mother just now? We should visit her!" Lana urged, trying to divert his attention. Assuming she wanted a casual visit, Billy hesitated, his words stumbling out. "Boss, it's not necessary. My mother has been ill for years. I'm just wor
How awkward!It turned out Liam had overheard Lana's conversation with Billy earlier.Lana forced a smile, a hint of discomfort in her expression. "Mr. Liam, you're such a busy person. What brings you here today?"Liam remained silent.Luckily, he and Chris were present. Otherwise, how would he have known she was spreading rumors about his "death"?Liam's impassive face revealed his frustration.Feeling the tension, Lana acted wisely. If she lingered any longer, she might find herself in the hospital as well."If there's nothing else, Mr. Liam, I'll be on my way. I won't disturb you any longer," Lana said.Chris snorted, "Consider yourself lucky I'm letting you off easy. Otherwise, I'd call the police on you, you stalker."Normally, Lana would have fired back at Chris, but her safety was at stake now. She hurriedly left.Just then, Liam, who had been silent all along, suddenly said, "Wait."Lana abruptly stopped in her tracks, her movements rigid. She turned toward Liam, her
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