"I think she’s doing it on purpose!" Sonia's words shocked everyone in the Frost family, and the atmosphere became somewhat tense. Seeing that even Gabriel had turned his head slightly, looking somewhat bewildered and disdainful, Sonia hurriedly explained, "Gabriel, I didn't understand at first either. I only checked it because I was concerned about your illness..." Gabriel snorted, and disdainfully turned his head away. A girl, barely twenty, was able to talk about reproductive organs and such without blushing or skipping a beat just to pick on Melanie. This was the lady that his aunts called elegant? Seeing Gabriel's disdainful look, Sonia felt a bit anxious. She didn't want to leave such a...mature impression on him... She quickly shook Yvonne's arm, and Yvonne began to cover for her. Yvonne directed the attention to Melanie instead. "Dr. Jones, is what Sonia said true?" "Miss Sullivan is indeed knowledgeable," Melanie said. She remained composed, and turned to fac
Melanie saw his face clearly this time. His familiar scent overwhelmed her senses, causing her entire body to shudder. There was no sleep-inducing incense tonight. This time, she was wide awake. She could be sure that this wasn’t a dream! So, this man... "Stop!" she commanded. However, the man wasn’t scared of her at all. His strong body continued to press down on her. She hurriedly reached out to protect her child. Just as she was about to say something, her lips were forcefully covered by the man’s. He passionately kissed her. Just as she was about to struggle, she suddenly felt a bit reluctant. Only Jeffrey could make her feel this way; there was no other person in this world who could! She was about to compromise and stop wriggling, when the man suddenly stopped his movements and scoffed. "Do you know who I am now? Missed me?" Melanie's eyes widened, realizing that she had been tricked. "Let go of me!" She struggled desperately. "Last time, you threw yourself
Melanie's eyes froze, her heart pounding violently. "Why?" "You said he looks like me, right? I want to know what kind of person he is," Jefford said calmly, walking closer. Melanie thought for a moment, and didn’t walk into his trap. "You can go find out for yourself." She didn't want to talk about him. There was a hint of disappointment in Jefford's eyes. Actually, he had already investigated. The first time he saw her at the Frost family banquet, he was shocked by her clear eyes. He couldn't help but think of her, feeling that she was somehow different from the others. He had secretly investigated her and the man she mentioned. However, he had just returned to the Yancey family. There was no one he could trust around him. Many things couldn't be left to others, so he had to do them himself. These past few days, he had gone over everything about Jeffrey, but he still wanted to know what Jeffrey was like in her eyes. "You really won't talk?" he asked again. She did
"Jefford is the Yancey family's grandson, so it makes sense he's not often seen in public. Yet, there's something that doesn't add up. Other business magnates in Delfino all claim they haven't seen him before. Recently, Jefford suddenly appeared at the Yancey family, and he's been quite high-profile. Additionally, the Yancey family is currently facing internal conflicts and intense infighting. Jefford seems to be positioning himself to compete for inheritance." Annie sent a lengthy message. Melanie read it carefully twice. She intended to reply, but she didn't feel like it. She closed the window, drew the curtains, and slept restlessly for the night. The next morning, she had just finished breakfast when the servant came to inform her that someone had come to see her. "Who is it?" She blinked, having a rough idea. "It's a young master from the York family, claiming to be your good friend.” The servant's words confirmed her suspicion. The York family had heard that just af
Melanie had lived with the Yorks for some time before, so she knew the fragrance preferences of everyone in the York family. The fragrances used by the Yorks’ descendants were usually their own Angle series. Harlow often used the oriental fragrance from the Angle series. Today, though, there was a hint of a floral and fruity scent mixed in with his fragrance... Although that subtle scent was masked by the fragrance he usually used, she still caught it. This floral and fruity scent seemed somewhat familiar to her. She just couldn't recall where she had smelled it before… Putting aside Harlow, Melanie walked through the small garden and met Professor Turner, who was also up. Professor Turner saw that she had just been with Harlow, and asked with concern, "What did he say to you?" "He wanted to act tough, but was actually quite the wimp," Melanie summed up briefly. Professor Turner scoffed disdainfully. With his hands behind his back, he sneered. "Now the York family needs you
Sonia didn't expect Melanie to be interested in the perfume she was using, and said proudly, "I'm using a perfume personally blended by Gabriel. It's called Flower Stream." She deliberately avoided Melanie and looked at Gabriel. "I really like the perfume Gabriel makes. I have a lot at home." In the end, Gabriel didn't care about her pride at all. "You're mistaken. I didn't personally blend that. It was made by machines on the production line." Sonia felt embarrassed, and swallowed her frustration. The guests were all watching the show. Melanie remained calm, and her gaze was cold. She intentionally glanced at Harlow, who was sitting across her, wondering if he was actually together with Sonia. Earlier this morning, Harlow had gotten up early and wanted to cover up any possible lingering scent of Flower Stream with a strong perfume, but Melanie still caught a whiff of it. At the time, she was puzzled and couldn't remember where she had smelled that perfume before. It turn
"Yes, you’re right. My apologies for being too straightforward. I'll punish myself with a drink. Dr. Jones, Mr. Lindsey, please don't take offense," Linda said.She calmly raised her cup, tilted her head back, and downed the crimson liquid in one gulp. Yvonne laughed heartily to defuse the situation, while Melanie and Gabriel remained silent. Seeing her uncomfortable expression, Gabriel whispered to her, "Are you feeling unwell? You can leave if you want." Melanie shook her head. Actually, she was feeling a bit uncomfortable. Her emotions had been stirred up just now, causing some abdominal pain, but she had managed to calm her breathing and alleviate it. She didn't want to leave early, nor did she want Linda to detect any flaws. Although the two members of the Yanceys showed respect and care for each other on the surface, Melanie could tell that Linda was targeting Jefford and using her reactions to probe him. This made her even more uneasy. Dinner ended. Yvonne took
"Ah!" Sonia subconsciously cried for help, but right after she shouted, her mouth and nose were covered by a hand. Struggling and whimpering, she gradually saw the man behind her. Seeing her calm down, the man released her. Sonia dodged, and covered her chest. "Harlow, what do you want? Don't go too far!" Harlow laughed heartily. "You were quite cooperative last night, weren't you?" Sonia became fearful. "Last night... Last night, I was drunk... I... I mistook someone..." "That's not the point." Harlow sneered, "The point is, you slept with me, and quite skillfully at that... I heard you've just come of age. Have you practiced many times? You’re naive to think that you can become the daughter-in-law of the Frost family." Sonia became anxious. "What exactly do you want?" If the Frost family found out she slept with Harlow and had prior experience in that area, her aunt Yvonne, who had always doted on her, might not support her anymore. "Gabriel, whom you like, onl