Melanie couldn't sleep anyway, so she immediately headed toward Cyrus's workshop after hanging up the call.It was getting late, and Cyrus' fragrance blending room was located on the outskirts. As she continued driving, the roads became increasingly desolate, prompting her to switch on the high beams.After a while, Melanie unintentionally glanced into the rearview mirror and instantly narrowed her eyes. She noted that the car trailing behind her was the same one she'd noticed earlier.She had been driving for an hour. How coincidental could it be to share the same route?She adjusted her speed and watched the black SUV behind her.The car was quite inconspicuous and wasn't following too closely. Perhaps her subdued mood today made her sensitive to this oddity.Ten minutes later, the car was still leisurely trailing behind her. Melanie frowned subtly as she glanced at the GPS.Ahead, a secluded road led to the countryside. A plan formed in her mind, and she suddenly floored the
Melanie was startled, and her heart tightened. Instinctively, she reached for her phone to call for help when the man outside said, "Miss Melanie, is that you? I'm Mr. Nathan's assistant. Is your car having issues?"Melanie's fingers were poised to dial, and she hesitated. She took a closer look at the man outside, feeling a hint of recognition. He did seem familiar, like someone who used to follow Nathan around.However, her anxiety outweighed any surprise she might have felt at encountering Nathan at this moment.She hesitantly lowered her window, and Nathan approached her vehicle. "Miss Melanie? It is you! I recognize your license plate.""Mr. Nathan!" Her expression was tense. "What brings you here?""I have some land nearby where I'm building a factory. I just finished inspecting the site and was returning to the city," Nathan explained. "What happened to your car?""I ran out of gas," she replied truthfully."In that case, why don't you come with me?" Nathan suggested.
Melanie had a sleepless night.Annie messaged her at four in the morning. According to the private investigator, the black SUV she remembered and its owner were legitimate. He lived near the village Melanie had been at last night.Therefore, the private investigator concluded it wasn't stalking, just a coincidence."I don't think it's a coincidence," Melanie said firmly, gripping her phone."Going with your gut feeling?" Annie asked.Melanie responded without hesitation, "Something felt off when that car was tailing me. I refuse to believe it's merely a coincidence.""But we've checked the owner and everyone around him. There weren't any red flags. Even so, I'll have them continue looking," Annie said, trusting Melanie but lacking evidence."Forget it. Let's not waste more effort," Melanie replied. "Even if my instincts are right, the mastermind behind this has planned meticulously. Let them think I believe it's a coincidence. It might make them lower their guard.""Agreed. I k
"I haven’t thanked you for last night." Melanie took the chance to say. Nathan smiled and shook his head. "Ever since we met, you've been thanking me." "That means you've been helping me." Melanie reminisced and smiled. “But I haven't had the chance to repay your kindness." "Then let's consider it a debt for now," Nathan replied humbly. He sat opposite her. They didn’t have much to say to each other. Just when they were feeling awkward, the doctor led the nurse into the room. After examining Melanie’s ECG for a long time and conducting some basic tests, the doctor said, "There's nothing wrong with you. Just make sure to rest more when you go back and try to keep calm." "Can I be discharged now?" Melanie asked. The doctor nodded. Nathan looked at her with a smile and said, "It's about dinner time. I'll take you to have something good." Melanie's eyes flashed, and she decisively said, "I'll treat you. Consider it as me repaying a favor, even though it’s not much." Nat
Jeffrey's pupils contracted slightly, his tone dripping with sarcasm as he said, "Nathan, it seems you've been single for too long and have forgotten what it means to have fun." The childish competitiveness between men left Melanie helpless. She didn't want to stay there any longer and stood up decisively. "I'll go to the restroom. You guys can continue chatting." As she walked away, the confrontation between Jeffrey and Nathan became even more intense. "Was the person from last night deliberately arranged by you?" Jeffrey asked, but his tone was certain. "What are you talking about, President Morgan? What person?" There was a smile in Nathan's eyes, but his face was tense. Jeffrey sneered, "Why beat around the bush? Between you and me, is there any use for lies?" "What, are you feeling sorry now?" Nathan stood up sinisterly, looking directly into Jeffrey's scrutinizing gaze. "Why didn't you show up last night, then? And why this melodrama today? Are you trying to protect h
As the car arrived at Marina Heights, Melanie got out of the car, paying attention to the movements behind her. Jeffrey's car started as soon as she stepped into her home. He went past the flower bed and quickly left. He didn't stay. It didn’t matter. Melanie reassured herself while shaking her head. She then took a shower and went to bed. As she tossed and turned, her mother's call came. "Melanie, are you asleep?" "Not yet... What's wrong?" Melanie asked, thinking her mother knew about her concealed health condition. "I'm about to board the plane. I'll be home tomorrow at noon. Can you drop by then? I have something to tell you," Eliza said. "What happened?" Melanie asked anxiously, thinking her mother knew about her health condition. "I heard you're going to Medonia for the Angle family’s centennial celebration?" Her mother was concerned about this matter. "Yes, Mom. How did you know?" Melanie was surprised; she hadn't told anyone after learning about it from Elder
Three days later, Eliza received a letter in the dusty mailbox, asking her to go to Heart Cafe. On that afternoon, Eliza dressed up and arrived at the cafe. Soon, she recognized an exceptionally elegant old lady with gray hair. They confirmed each other's identity with agreed-upon tokens and then took seats across from each other. "I never thought that after so many years, you would still respond to my letter." Eliza looked at the old lady with gratitude. "I and your mother-in-law were the best of friends. Although we rarely saw each other in the last few years before her passing due to distance, since she entrusted her son to me, I will protect you all until the day I die." The old lady, spirited and confident, said, "You don't need to be polite. Now, tell me, what do you need me to do?" "Thank you, Ms. Cece." Eliza sighed with emotion. "My daughter wants to attend the Angle family’s centennial celebration of the Yorks... I knew that sooner or later, this day would come if I
After hanging up the phone, Jeffrey felt helpless for a long time. He called William and instructed him, "Find a reliable person to go meet her tomorrow on my behalf..." He had no interest in dealing with this girl’s matter. "Understood." William also found Madam Morgan’s request somewhat strange but promptly hung up to look for a bodyguard from Morgan Group’s security team. Tomorrow’s meeting had to be a success. - The next afternoon, Melanie pushed open the door of the agreed-upon restaurant, holding a pink rose in her hand. Today, her mother suddenly acted mysterious on the phone, saying that she should come to this restaurant at this time with a token to meet someone. Furthermore, this person would secretly protect her during her trip to Medonia. As long as she met him, everything would be clear. This was what Madam Morgan had personally instructed Eliza yesterday, saying that she would tell her grandson how important this was. Madam Morgan also said that as long as t