Liam and Lana strolled in the deep autumn mountains. Fallen leaves blanketed the ground, crunching under their feet.Lana's steps reflected childlike innocence, her playfulness evident in every move.Liam trailed behind her like a protective older brother. A subtle smile graced his lips as he observed her carefree gestures.Normally, both of them led hectic lives, leaving little room for leisure. But today was an exception. Thanks to Violet, they now had a chance to unwind.Lana skipped and hopped around without a care. She stepped on the pebbles and kicked up fallen leaves. Her playful behavior was a stark contrast to her usual calm self. While walking, Lana slipped on a large stone. In an instant, her body began to tilt toward the ground. Liam quickly lunged forward, anticipating her fall and ready to catch her. To his surprise, Lana effortlessly jumped onto another large stone, avoiding a fall.Fortunately, she didn't get hurt, but Liam wasn't as lucky. He slipped and end
"Lana, this isn't the place for you," Carol advised, feigning kindness. She added, "I think you should head back. If you like Westwood Perfume, I'll buy a bottle for you."Jennifer had mentioned that Lana lived in a luxury penthouse. The place had even gone viral online. Still, the Clarks did not believe she could afford it. Even if she had opened several restaurants, she couldn't possibly cover the expenses of such a place. They were convinced she must be sponsored by someone.The disdain in Carol's eyes was unmistakable. Lana sensed there was yet another misunderstanding. However, she saw no point in explaining.People held onto their biases, and Carol judged others based on her perspective. Lana had no intention of getting into an argument.Without acknowledging them, Lana washed her hands and adjusted her clothes.Today, she was clad in a striking pink leather mini-dress. The outfit would make most people look washed out or overly flashy. And yet, when Lana wore it, she
Amidst the tumultuous scene, Lana found herself cornered by a vocal crowd. Among them, Carol and Cherry standing were the most agitated."You shameless girl, hand over Simon now," Cherry exclaimed with frustration."Do you not fear the legal repercussions of your actions against Simon?" Carol joined in, her voice quivering with anger.Lana found herself continuously pushed backward by store employees. She couldn't even enter her store. The impassioned protesters had effectively blocked the entrance.In such circumstances, those with a weaker resolve might have been terrified. They were uncertain about the lengths to which these protestors might go.However, Lana maintained remarkable composure even in the face of such dire circumstances. Her unwavering determination was evident as she asked, "Isn't this exactly what I want to talk to you about? Aren't you worried about the legal consequences of spreading false information?"How shameless!Even in such a situation, Lana fearles
"Why do you constantly undermine others' achievements? Is it so difficult to acknowledge them?" Lana retorted.In response to Cherry's probing, Lana shed the polite façade she had initially maintained. Were it not for Cherry's aggressiveness, the situation wouldn't have escalated to this. Lana placed several documents prominently on the store's counter. Her beautiful, clear eyes surveyed the entire scene. Her confident demeanor made it difficult for anyone to meet her gaze."These are the patents for Westwood Perfume and the business license for the boutique. If I'm not 'Simon Westwood,' how do you explain these?"If you like my work, you're welcome to visit anytime. As for those who can't stand me and seek trouble, I'm more than prepared to stand my ground. I simply enjoy observing those who can neither accept me nor dismiss me," Lana finished.The surroundings fell into silence, so profound that one could hear a pin drop. Those who had threatened to destroy the store turned mee
Lana had just arrived at the Kane Residence and was promptly escorted to Liam's room by the butler, Henry.In the spacious room, servants bustled around. Violet's frail body hunched over Liam's bed, and she sobbed uncontrollably."Grandma!" Lana exclaimed.Hearing Lana's voice, Violet quickly turned around and buried herself in Lana's arms. "Oh, Lana, you've finally come. Please help Lee. He seems to be in great distress."Lana didn't have time to offer comforting words. She went straight to Liam's bedside. After placing her medical kit down, she began to assess his condition.Liam lay on the bed, completely still, his complexion alarmingly pale and his limbs as cold as ice. Despite Violet's persistent calls, there was no sign of him waking up.After a thorough examination, Lana furrowed her brows. Then, she turned to Violet. "Grandma, did Liam consume something he shouldn't have yesterday? It appears he may have been poisoned.""Poisoned!" Violet's eyes darkened upon hearing
"Liam, have you lost your mind?" Lana exclaimed.Unaware, she was suddenly pulled into Liam's embrace. Lana's face turned crimson as she found herself seated on his lap.Liam's magnetic voice echoed in her ears. "It's not me who's lost my mind. It's you who's driving me crazy!"Why did her image always haunt him, whether he was awake or asleep?The sensation felt unbearably strange to Liam, making him suspect that Lana had cast a spell on him.Lana seethed with fury. Liam's behavior was beyond disrespectful.She had helped him heal his eyes, and he didn't even bother to say thank you. Yet, he accused her of driving him crazy?With a surge of strength, Lana forcefully pushed herself out of Liam's embrace and gave him a swift kick. Then, she grabbed her medical kit and escaped from Liam's room.Liam held his aching leg, his brows furrowing. Yet deep down, he felt an inexplicable pang. It was as if he had lost something important."What's going on, Lee? How are you?" Violet asked
Lana grumbled her way back from Kane Residence. It suddenly dawned on her that she had to host Nadia's boyfriend for dinner later that night. So, she set out again. This time, she went to the local farmers' market to purchase ingredients for dinner.Amid the bustling crowd on a Sunday at the market, Lana strolled through the vendors. She carefully selected the items she needed.With winter approaching and the weather turning colder each day, it was the perfect time for a hearty stew.The ingredients for the stew included various cuts of beef, lamb, shrimp, and more. So, Lana bought a bit of each. Along the way, she also picked up some vegetables. She was fully enjoying herself, striking up conversations with the vendors.Lana could easily shop for groceries at a supermarket, but she preferred the humble local market. It was a place where she could savor the simple pleasures of everyday life."Oh, look! If it isn't Lana. What brings you here? I mean, with your fancy penthouse a
"Of course, I can!" the police officer replied.After Olivia disclosed that information, the onlookers, including the police, promptly searched for Lana's background online.As the youngest perfumer in Zanteles' history, Lana's perfumes were in high demand. Just one limited-edition bottle sold for over five figures. Her custom-made fragrances for celebrities and socialites resulted in her monthly income exceeding a million dollars.Why would a promising young talent become a mistress for financial support?Lana had remained unfazed throughout despite Jennifer and the others' outbursts. It highlighted how baseless their accusations truly were.Jennifer exclaimed in fear, "Lana, how dare you! My parents won't just let you get away with this!"Lana couldn't help but laugh at Jennifer's foolishness. "Officer, she's still threatening me!""You two are being charged with provocation. Please come with us."The police officers acted promptly. They firmly gripped Jennifer and the fish
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