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
Nadia's heart was suddenly burdened by an overwhelming heaviness.Lana nodded, wearing a clueless expression. "Of course, you're aware of our family's situation. We're both quite young, so how could we afford such an expensive penthouse?"Milo's face instantly darkened."Are you okay, Milo?" Nadia asked. "You seem a bit off." Milo shook his head. "I'm fine. It's just that the food was a bit too spicy."Lana patted her chest, visibly relieved. "That's good. I thought you disapproved of my sister."Milo remained silent!What did he mean by this?Was he disapproving of her?Nadia panicked.Lana continued to eat cheerfully, acting as if nothing had happened.But Nadia suddenly lost her appetite. Milo's attitude had made her extremely uncomfortable."I'm full now. Thank you for your hospitality today. I have some tasks to attend to, so I'll head out."After they finished their meal, Milo suggested leaving.Lana pretended to be oblivious, and with Nadia by her side, they escor
Liam needed to get this checked up immediately before it worsened. He swiftly contacted international experts in the field. He planned to find time to receive treatment as soon as possible.The Kane family had finally settled down. Liam was eager to elevate its prestige. He wouldn't let anything get in the way of his plans. Nadia woke up early in the morning as she had planned to make some sandwiches.Milo had a basketball game this morning. So, she wanted to bring him some homemade sandwiches. Milo had always liked the sandwiches she made. He even mentioned that he needed a full stomach to have the energy to play basketball.Fortunately, after Lana's previous attempt to test their relationship, Milo still stood by her. He also still treated her the same way as before. Naturally, it deepened Nadia's affection for him. Milo stayed with her because he liked her for who she was, not because he had other ulterior motives. When Nadia arrived at the basketball court, in addition
"Lana, do you want to give Nadia a call?"Lana was tinkering with her perfume in the employee lounge when Nicole walked in. She had divorced David. After her recovery, she started working at Lana's Vegan Restaurant. She was in charge of overseeing the meals for all the employees."What happened?" Lana asked.Nicole took a sip of water and said, "Today's a Sunday. Nadia usually eats at the restaurant on weekends. But she's still not here." Due to her upbringing, Nadia was always polite and cautious. If she wasn't coming for a meal, she would certainly call Nicole to inform her. However, not only did Nadia not show up for lunch, but she didn't even call to inform Nicole about it.It was already 5:00 pm, and there was still no news from Nadia. Nicole couldn't help but feel worried. Lana was familiar with Nadia's personality. She glanced at the time on her phone, then promptly called her.However, Nadia's phone was unreachable, which seemed strange."Auntie, there's no need t
After an unfruitful call with Liam, Lana immediately rushed to the police station. She wanted to report Nadia's disappearance. However, Lana was told there was a 48-hour mandatory wait for missing adults. Only after it passed could they file a missing person report. Lana had no choice but to dejectedly leave the station.She returned to the vegan pasta restaurant and dragged Billy out of his slumber. She then handed him a laptop.Aware of Lana's hacking prowess, Billy sensed an opportunity for mischief. He excitedly rubbed his hands together. "Boss, calling me over this late at night, are we planning to take down someone? 'S,' perhaps?" he asked.With a solemn look, Lana instructed, "Help me check the surveillance near Nadia's school and my house."Sensing her grave expression, Billy knew something was amiss. "Did something happen to Nadia?" he asked. Lana had already taken the lead in hacking into the surveillance system. "She's missing.""What?" After the initial shock, Bi
"How did you manage to sneak her in? The surveillance system has recorded everything." Liam's handsome face remained expressionless as he grabbed the scar-faced man's collar. "Your only option now is to reveal that person's identity. It's the only way to lighten your sentence. If you shoulder the blame, you might be looking at a good ten years behind bars!"The scar-faced man instantly panicked!In just a few sentences, Liam clearly laid out the consequences before him. The ominous air enshrouding him was like something straight out of hell. It was even more frightening than his words. Although the scar-faced man was scared, curiosity got the best of him. He couldn't help but ask, "Who exactly are you?"Quinton smacked the scar-faced man's bald head and warned, "Don't meddle in Mr. Liam's affairs!""Li … Mr. Liam?" The scar-faced man's voice sounded more desperate. "I had nothing to do with this, Mr. Liam. Milo was the one who instructed me! I only took two grand from him."
Only those who had lost faith in life would utter words of not wanting to live. Nadia's profound sorrow was apparent.Lana was worried that Nadia might act impulsively. She patiently coaxed her, "Nadia, who hasn't met a few obstacles in their life? "Look at me. I was married off to the Kane family like a commodity and was ignored by them for three years. "In the end, I was even kicked out of the house with nothing to my name. If you compare my situation with yours, who's worse off?"Seeing Nadia's indifference, Lana continued, "Besides, although we've both been abandoned since childhood, you at least had Grandpa Vesper looking after you as you grew up."As for me? Without you, I probably wouldn't be here right now."It was only then that Nadia recalled their childhood. Several times, she had witnessed Lana nearly losing her life.While she wasn't paying attention, there were likely more attempts on Lana's life. Zeke and Sarah clearly didn't want Lana to make it out alive.N