Stunned, Nadia wavered on the brink of a scream before she could even make out a clear image of her assailant.Suddenly, a cold voice, laden with resentment, resonated in her ears."If you feel the urge to scream, be my guest. Let everyone witness the distinguished Ms. Watson engaging in intimate activities in the bathroom."It was Howard!Nadia's tears of humiliation cascaded down her cheeks, her attempts to cry out stifled as Howard covered her mouth, amplifying her helplessness.As Howard aggressively groped her, Nadia winced in pain, tears streaming down her face. She couldn't fathom what had gone wrong, why Howard persistently inflicted such pain on her.Their relationship had long dissipated, yet Howard continued to harm her. What had she done to incur his repeated cruelty?Howard moved with frantic passion, showering fervent kisses upon Nadia's body.Despite being acutely aware that his actions defied both the law and morality, he couldn't suppress the yearning for the u
In response, Ruth issued a command, "Bring Emilia down!"Concerned for his beloved granddaughter, Danny acted promptly, instructing someone to rouse the already sleeping Emilia.Before Emilia appeared, Wade and Ruth had already brought Nadia before Danny.As Danny beheld his beloved granddaughter with red, teary eyes and disheveled marks, a pang of concern gripped his heart. A daring suspicion lingered, but lacking confirmation from the involved party, Danny hesitated to acknowledge it.Shortly afterward, Emilia descended.On this particular day, she genuinely felt unwell. The recent stressful events had taken a toll on her, causing her to become sick when she rarely fell ill. After taking medication and returning to sleep, she was abruptly awakened by the maid.Despite the early hour, the guests had already left. In the expansive living room, only Wade, Ruth, Danny, and Nadia remained, with no trace of Alex."Why did everyone leave?" Normally, the Watson family dinners exte
Battered and bruised, Howard maintained a defiant gaze toward Nadia, seemingly oblivious to any wrongdoing.The mere thought of his daughter being mistreated ignited a fury in Wade, prompting him to rush forward, seizing Howard by the collar and delivering two punches to his face."You scoundrel! How dare you harm my daughter? I assure you, you will come to regret this.""Throughout this entire charade, you've cloaked yourself in an air of mystery. You deceived my father and thought you could wrest control of our family. It appears your understanding of boundaries is quite lacking."While Wade's words seemed aimed at Howard, it was clear he was also addressing Emilia.Wade was known for his calm demeanor. He had never shown physical aggression before, but today marked the first time he took matters into his own hands, all for the sake of his daughter."Mr. Watson, please calm down!" The police officers attempted to intervene. "We understand your frustration, but he is still a sus
The compassion in Alex's gaze was unmistakable, yet Nadia met it with a self-assured smile."Alex, there's no need for pity. I don't deserve it."Despite being aware of Nadia's troubled history, Alex opted not to share the specifics with his parents. He feared that, like him, they would be overcome with sorrow."You do deserve it!"Alex didn't adhere to outdated beliefs. In cases of sexual assault against girls, he avoided attributing blame to provocative dressing or late-night activities.He recognized that perpetrators could find various ways to carry out their misdeeds, and he considered holding victims accountable to be a flawed mindset.Nadia's expression remained stoic. Even if her secret were exposed, she wondered, what difference would it make?After all, it was a chapter of her life she had come to terms with."So, you're aware of everything?"Alex affirmed with a nod. "Howard brought it up earlier."Nadia couldn't help but respond with a sneer. It appeared that Howa
The atmosphere at the initially laid-back gathering underwent a noticeable shift upon Liam's arrival.In Liam's presence, the usually animated discussions among the aristocratic young men took on an air of unnatural deference.However, no one dared voice any dissatisfaction. After all, sharing a drink with Liam was considered a prestigious affair.Throughout the gathering, Chris maintained an air of indifference, continuing to eat, drink, and boast as though nothing out of the ordinary had occurred.After growing tired of his banter, Chris couldn't help but feel the evening lacked excitement. In response, he suggested, "This is getting dull. How about we invite more people to join us?"By people, Chris was, of course, referring to women.During their usual gatherings, many of these young men would bring along a few female companions.However, Liam's unexpected presence acted as a deterrent, restraining them from indulging in their typical, more uninhibited behavior."No, no! Le
"Mr. Chris, stop putting on a show for Mr. Liam. We all know you've recorded plenty of this kind of stuff too," someone remarked."Yeah, no matter how you play the good guy, Mr. Liam surely won't buy it."While many assumed Chris was merely maintaining a façade for Liam, little did they realize that Liam had already detected unsettling nuances in Chris's gaze.Chris casually threw the water-damaged phone back to the hostess, declaring, "I'll make it up to you with two brand-new ones tomorrow."Approaching Chris swiftly, the hostess declared, "Mr. Chris, I'm not interested in a phone."Intrigued, he sat upright and asked, "Well then, what do you want?"With a flirtatious touch, the hostess playfully responded, "I want you!"On an average day, Chris might have been inclined to go along with such things, acknowledging that he wasn't necessarily a saint and merely wanted to have a good time.However, today was different. He had pressing matters to discuss with Liam. Thus, he pushed
Liam rarely showed signs of distress, so Lana was taken aback the first time she heard him openly express such emotions.Reacting instinctively, Lana asked, "Is there something bothering you?"She speculated whether an issue had arisen within the company or if he had a disagreement with Hector, but Liam remained unresponsive to her questions.In a subdued tone, he said, "Please, go ahead and rest. I have a few tasks to attend to, and I won't be able to come over tonight."Following Liam's harrowing ordeal, he and Lana consistently spent their nights together, with very few exceptions, usually occurring only during his business trips.Even when Lana was hesitant, Liam would persistently find a way to stay with her. So, what had happened that night?Why did he choose not to return to Mandy's house on his own accord?Initially, Lana assumed he was just in a sour mood. "Alright, take care of yourself. I—" "Whatever, I get it!" Liam cut her off and promptly ended the call.Staring
Hector was profoundly distressed by the recent fluctuations in Liam and Lana's relationship.Hence, Lana's sudden visit to the Garrisons today brought immense joy to Hector."Lana, what's been keeping you busy lately? It's been forever since you last dropped by! I'm seriously missing you, you know?" Hector said. With that, he added, "Just relax and make yourself at home. If you're craving something or need anything, just tell me. I've got you covered, no problem."As Lana walked in, Hector greeted her with unbridled enthusiasm, chatting away happily and displaying his genuine affection for Lana as his granddaughter-in-law.Lana presented some homemade pastries, remarking, "Don't worry, Grandpa Hector. I made these during my free time. It's just a bit of experimenting. Please, do give them a try."As Lana spoke with an unexpected formality and a hint of distance, Hector felt a sudden pang in his heart.This wasn't going as expected!In the past, Lana never approached him with r