Nadia naturally refused Howard's rude request. Howard shrugged as if it didn't matter to him. "You don't even know how to grasp the opportunity to go out on a date with a handsome guy."However, Lana knew that Howard had his reasons for each action. So she tried to persuade Nadia too, "Nadia, if you have nothing else to do, it's good to just go for a walk. Life is more than work and study. Your life has just begun; don't waste your youth."Nadia couldn't argue further with them. Thus, she pretended to agree to go on the date.Anyway, she could decide whether to go or not. What else could Howard do, force her by holding a knife to her throat?"Fine!"Lana and Howard were both relieved as Nadia finally agreed.Howard looked dignified as he came out of Lana's house.Lana's heart sank. "Is it bad?"Howard was rarely serious. "It's not just bad, it's awful. I'm scared that she would have suicidal thoughts.""What?" Lana sadly said, "It's all my fault! I neglected her all this w
At the same time, at the competition venue, Kayla's face dropped as she saw fans cheering for Lana come through the station entrance.Her family had been hiring marketing teams to promote her since the beginning, but she still didn't have a lot of fans.On the other hand, Lana, not even having a Twitter account, won over so many people's hearts. Would Kayla be happy?Kayla walked in the front as Lana's fans saw her, their expressions each gloated at her misfortune. She lost all her temper at once. "Go away, you guys aren't participants. Don't be in our way."Being arrogantly yelled at for no reason, anyone would have been mad. Soon, Lana's fans began arguing with Kayla."Weird, the TV station doesn't belong to the Starks. Why are you so anxious?""What are you? A guard dog? Who are you to boss us around on who stands at the entrance of the station?"Kayla and her team didn't even get to go into the station before starting a fight with Lana's fans.It was Kayla's fault to star
The kidnappers came fast at her. But Lana wasn't a weakling, either. She wouldn't just stay there and do nothing about it.She pointed her toes to the ground and made a big circle. Dust and debris came into the air and covered the five kidnappers completely."Little bitch, how dare you try me? You'll see what I'll do to you!"As Mr. Tooth Decay cursed at her, Lana secretly crept to the other end of the Ironhide Mountain. She was about to climb.Thank goodness that this recycling station had soil grounds. Lana could then buy herself some short but precious time to escape.After the dust settled, one of the kidnappers found out where she was. "Boss, she's climbed up the mountain."Mr. Tooth Decay wiped his face with his sleeve, "Shameless bitch." With that, the five men charged toward Lana again.They wanted to go up the mountain the way Lana did and get her down. However, they were much taller and heavier than Lana. The iron pieces disassembled from the mountain as they stepped
World-renowned chef?Lana had no clue who this was.When it came to cooking, she only followed what she liked and what her intuition told her. She had no clue who was what in the chef world.Lana could feel the man's gaze on her. However, she ignored it since the competition was starting.Glancing at the other competitors, she noticed Kayla was also looking at her strangely. Lana shot her a friendly smile, but Kayla only rolled her eyes.So Lana waited for the host to list out the competition's rules."Things will be a little different today. The rules of the competition are set by Michelin-star chef Franklin Cage. You may choose to cook with any technique and ingredients. However, you must follow the chef's given theme."With that, Franklin raised a board with the words 'Surprising, Rare, Exquisite' written on it.This was the theme the chef had chosen for today's competition."He's a Michelin-star chef, alright. Even his theme sounds strange.""Could someone really make som
Unexpectedly, Leonard shot her a warm smile. "It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishments the scroll. I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul. I thought it was just beginner's luck when you defeated Kayla twice, but now I see just where your capability lies."You are truly a masterful chef, Lana. I apologize on behalf of Kayla for what she did to you before. I acknowledge my faults in not teaching her better and have reprimanded her appropriately. I hope you can forgive her."Well, this was unexpected. Leonard was apologizing publicly for Kayla's behavior.Only now did everyone know about Kayla's grudge against Lana after she defeated her. Now everyone knew how Kayla had sabotaged Lana and nearly got her disqualified."It really doesn't matter to me, Mr. Stark. I don't blame Kayla." Lana knew Kayla would only have done what she did because outside forces persuaded her to do so."Thank you, Lana." Kayla, meanwhile, resorted to looking down a
"You're back, Carol?""Oh, isn't this the girl that Mr. Liam has his eyes on?""She's really sexy and pretty. No wonder Mr. Liam is infatuated with her.""Sarah, have you heard? Mr. Liam has been searching everywhere for little details from Carol's childhood. He's going to propose to her soon."Sarah was overjoyed. But she acted composed and said, "Let him propose. She's waited for so many years. It's about time he gave Carol a reply."Carol hurried home, planning to ask Sarah about Lana's matter. However, when she arrived home, she discovered that Sarah had invited her friends to the house. A few of them were currently playing cards.She awkwardly greeted everyone, "Hello, welcome.""Carol, you have a great future ahead of you. Don't forget about us."Blushing, Carol lowered her head and replied, "Oh please, how could I forget you guys?"Seeing Sarah was still playing cards, Carol had to come up with an excuse to speak with her alone.The two of them entered Carol's room. "M
Lana was clearly surprised. "Liam, are you worried about me?"From her words, it sounded as if he was someone heartless.Just as Liam was about to tell her to not think of him too badly, Lana added, "Can you not? I'm so scared! I almost thought you have feelings for me!"Liam recalled the result of Howard's diagnosis, saying that he had feelings for Lana.How could this be?"Me, having feeling for you?" Liam retorted, "You're not even qualified."Lana immediately sighed in relief, "Good, that was too scary."Liam was speechless.Anyone else would've been desperate for him to like them, but Lana on the other hand was afraid of him having feelings for her?This feeling was too frustrating!When Lana was about to enter the elevator again, Liam asked once again."Is this how you treat someone who saved your life?"Lana was speechless.What on earth was going on with Liam today? He was like a bubble gum that was impossible to get rid of."Fine!" Lana gave in. "O' great savior,
Today was the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Kane Company. It was the largest company in Gilsbury.Early in the morning, various people from Gilsbury sent congratulatory letters to the Kanes. The company was bustling with activity. There were numerous celebrities and influencers live-streaming at its entrance. Even at the entrance of Kane Residence, a large number of reporters were waiting. They were all eager to grab any news related to the Kane family.The entire Gilsbury was illuminated and crowded because of the Sunshine Anniversary Gala. It was a festive atmosphere, showcasing the influence of the Kane family in Gilsbury.At the same time, another place was also abuzz, having a celebration of their own.Because of the Sunshine Anniversary Gala, Zeke's family was restless.At the event, Liam will propose to Carol. And by then, Zeke's status will naturally rise. After all, he would be Liam's father-in-law. The status was almost like being a high-ranking official."Mom
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