“Are you alright?”Melanie had just left Jeffrey’s side and Gabriel already greeted her.Looking at how anxious he was, Melanie couldn’t help but smile. “You’re worried that he would eat me?”“I am.”Gabriel nodded seriously.Melanie raised her eyebrow and said, “It’s nothing. I simply wanted to use his reputation to strengthen the impression of my return, and ask him about something.”“Did you?”Gabriel knew that she was talking about the oakmoss.Melanie shook her head, but she also didn’t tell him about what he wanted to know. They would see who could afford to be more patient.“We’ll depend on ourselves,” Melanie said. “Sure.”Gabriel nodded. “We’ll leave soon. Have a good rest tonight... We’ll be flying off to Floravia tomorrow.”Melanie nodded in agreement.After drinking a gulp of the fruit juice that Gabriel had prepared for her to recover some of her stamina, she looked at Isla and her friends, whose eyes were green with envy. The same went for that so-called “un
Gabriel received news that the entire plantation’s oakmoss stock had been bought out by the Yanceys.Jefford also said that Linda was personally in charge of this, so Linda appearing here wasn’t strange at all.Melanie glanced at Gabriel. From the loud fight they heard, she could already conclude that the Yanceys and the owner of Windborough Estate’s negotiation ended in failure...But...She didn’t believe that to be true.Because she was able to make out a few words. The two of them didn’t fight because of any business problems. It sounded more like a personal issue.“Whose car is that?”Linda couldn’t see the people inside. With a look, her subordinate quickly walked over to question the driver.Melanie and Gabriel gave each other a look and opened the car door and got out.“Miss Linda.”“It’s you two?”Linda raised her eyebrow with her hands in her pocket. Her figure was slender and arrogant. “What are you two doing here?”“We’ll be totally honest. We’re here for the oa
"Ms. Yancey." "Melanie? Are you already done talking?" Linda's voice over the phone was laced with undisguised sarcasm. Melanie remained composed, deliberately responding, "You guessed it again, Miss Yancey. We're about to leave the estate now. You shouldn't be far away, right? Since we ran into each other, how about having lunch together?" "Sure, I'll give you the address." Linda quickly hung. Soon, Melanie received the address of a restaurant on her phone. Gabriel was puzzled. "Are you looking for Linda to get the Oakmoss?" Melanie didn’t confirm or deny it. Gabriel still didn't understand. "She won't give it to you." Melanie smiled confidently at him. "Originally, it would have been impossible. However, I now have leverage. She’ll definitely give it to me, and she’ll even have to thank me." "Huh?" "In any case, I'll ask your clever subordinate to do something later. Then, we'll wait for the Yanceys to obediently deliver the Oakmoss to us," Melanie said firmly.
"I want to ask one more time. Are you sure you won't consider selling us even a little bit of the Oakmoss?" Melanie asked for the final time. Linda shot Melanie a disdainful look. "You can't get anything from the owner of Windborough Estate, let alone from me." "Alright, then." Melanie signaled for Gabriel's subordinate to take out a bag containing mud, and showed it to everyone present. "This was scraped off your bodyguard's car tire, commonly known as evidence," Melanie said. "Ultimately, the channel for Oakmoss lies in the owner of Windborough Estate. As far as I know, although you and him have reached an agreement, you haven't signed a contract yet, so there's still room for negotiation. What if the owner of Windborough Estate changes his mind and doesn't want to sell to you?" "How is that possible?" Linda's confidence was significantly diminished. She had probably realized what this bag meant. "In that case, I'll just say it straight." Melanie put down the evidence b
Linda's bodyguard, having received her orders, left the room swiftly. Melanie and Gabriel exchanged glances, and timely excused themselves. Linda didn't insist on them staying, but just as they were about to leave, she suddenly stopped Melanie and asked abruptly, "You returned to the country alone, leaving your newborn baby in Delfino. Don't you miss him?" Melanie's eyes turned cold. Seeing Linda's radiant yet cunning smile, Melanie gritted her teeth and replied, "Of course I miss him. Although I have responsibilities to fulfill, my child and my mother are my world. I will protect them with my life!" Linda chuckled. After they left and found a quiet corner, Gabriel immediately reassured Melanie, "Don't worry. Ermin and Eliza are very safe at the doctor's base. They have the bodyguards there and my family's bodyguards. Linda wouldn't dare to do anything." "I know." Melanie lowered her gaze, and sighed. "She just wanted to intimidate me." However, that really was her weak
Melanie's gaze turned cold. "Why is it you?" Just last night at the Harbor City ball, she had clashed with Jefford. Why was he also here in Floravia, and at the same restaurant to boot? Melanie suddenly realized that the bodyguard who had hurriedly entered the restaurant just now to report to Linda was actually talking about Jefford. They wanted to capture him! Unexpectedly, he had hidden in her trunk. No wonder none of Linda’s bodyguards found him... "Give me a hand," Jeffrey muttered. He knew there must be someone watching nearby, so he tried his best to shrink back. "Why should I?" Melanie raised her hand threateningly. "There will be a reward." Jeffrey's eyes were determined, yet sincere. At that moment, she seemed to see Jeffrey's affectionate gaze again, and her heart softened once more. She sighed, and began to rummage through the trunk. "Hey." Jeffrey lowered his voice to stop her, afraid of being exposed. Melanie wasn’t moved, and raised her eyebrows threate
The sudden advancement immediately alerted Melanie. "Do you know where you are?" She stopped his hand, which was trying to move downward, and said intimidatingly, "This is my room. Although I don't know how you managed to bypass the surveillance outside and get in, I can expose you at any time!" Jeffrey let go of her, and took a step back. He didn't want to scare her. Just now, he couldn't control himself. He missed her too much... She was right in front of him, and there were only the two of them here. It was a good opportunity… He wanted to open up to her... "What are you trying to do, Mr. Yancey?" Melanie turned around and looked up, staring at the man who seemed to have gone into a trance. Meeting her cold gaze, Jeffrey gradually calmed down. Now was definitely not the time to reunite with her. She had given birth to a child for him. Their child was not only a descendant of the Morgan family but also of the Yancey family. How could Linda let them off? It was very
Jeffrey was dumbfounded. Yesterday, when he learned from William that Melanie was coming to Floravia with Gabriel to discuss the procurement channel for Oakmoss with the owner of Windborough Estate, he decided to follow her. He knew Linda was also there, and was worried about Melanie facing Linda's hostility alone. As a result, he arrived first and unexpectedly discovered that the owner of Windborough Estate was his father, whom he hadn't seen in many years. He had just learned this news, too. Because of his shock, he lost his bearings for a moment and exposed himself under Linda's surveillance, nearly getting caught as a result. This time, Linda was determined to monopolize the procurement channel for Oakmoss. Could Melanie really obtain the Oakmoss under such circumstances? Neither Quentin nor Linda would agree to it... Seeing his skeptical gaze, Melanie smiled confidently. "Don't believe me? Then just wait, Mr. Yancey. The Yanceys will give me the Oakmoss I need." Of
Pleasantly surprised, Melanie turned around to see the man she had been looking for. She never stopped saying his name in her head. He stood right behind her.At that moment, she stopped thinking completely.Without even hesitating, she ran toward him and dove into his arms."Ughh."Jeffrey groaned in pain. He did not dare to press against her stomach. Instead, he arched his back to hold her."Where the hell have you been? Do you have any idea how I…" She cried so much that she could not speak."Alright, alright. Good girl. Don't cry. I've come back."Jeffrey kept rubbing the back of her head. "Eagle was too neurotic. I've nearly gone mad from dealing with him. I finally got him to regain some of his sanity today… That's how I had the chance to find you…""How did you know where to find me?" Melanie asked."Today is the day of Nathan's trial. I know you'd definitely be in the courtroom," Jeffrey said confidently.Melanie finally calmed down a little. After letting go of him,
"We're not together…"Kenneth's facial expression changed as soon as he saw Melanie.Melanie noticed there was a hint of guilt in his eyes. This was an unsettling feeling for her. "Then where is he? What happened to you guys?"Noticing that she was shaking, Annie and Carson, who had accompanied her to court, rushed forward to assist her."Eagle had a prior arrangement with Nathan. Once Nathan and Leo's plan at the York family's residence was thwarted, Nathan would press a button. Eagle would then receive a code to detonate a bomb. He'd blow us all up," Kenneth explained."Jeffrey was the one who noticed Eagle wasn't in the right state of mind. That's why he informed me to leave with Mr. Oliver. He… Stayed behind to persuade Eagle…" He added."What happened then?" Melanie's voice was shaking."All I knew after that was that the hotel blew up. I waited for him to contact me but he never did. Mr. Oliver and I have been on the run from Nathan's shadowy pursuits. I only managed to sn
Three days later, the trial was officially in session.Leo's attorney was practically defenseless because the York family's allegations of him poisoning Joseph had been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt. Leo was directly sentenced to life in prison.Nathan's attorney, on the other hand, was clever. They tried everything they could to deflect Nathan's allegations.After the presiding judge evaluated the case, he looked up. "Does the plaintiff have any more evidence that the defendant, Nathan, intentionally killed someone?"Hank sat silently at the plaintiff's table.They could only provide evidence of the time when Nathan had tried to murder Hank. However, they had no evidence of Nathan being involved in the explosion on the island this time.Hank looked at Melanie in the audience. She was also frowningThe presiding judge's implication was well understood. Without more evidence, Nathan would not receive a life sentence…"The plaintiff simply does not have sufficient evidence to
Carson sighed. It was time to explain everything to Hank…Although Carson had spent a lot of time in Hank's hospital as Professor Marshall, and he would also tend to their men's wounds, as well as discuss a variety of topics with Hank, they had never acknowledged their relationship…Besides, Carson knew Hank hated him.Hank hated him for being heartless to his grandmother back then. That was why Hank changed his last name to Castillo instead of Yule…"Let's take Melanie back to rest. I'll explain the rest to you myself," Carson said. Hank had already figured out half of it."Grandpa, I'm not going back. I'll wait for the news here," Melanie said firmly.There was no sign of Jeffrey's corpse yet. She would wait until the rescue team confirmed that they could not find any corpse.She wanted a clear answer."Okay. I'll get the trailer ready for you. You can lie down inside. You can't afford to hurt your body anymore than you already have. I checked your pulse earlier. It's not loo
Buzz!Melanie's vision turned black. She began falling backward."Melanie! Melanie!"Carson propped her up and called the doctor over.However, Melanie opened her eyes after a few seconds and tried to stand up. "I'm fine… Grandpa, take me there… I want to go to the scene of the explosion…""You're in no state…""I'm fine. I can hold up," Melanie promised."If you don't let me go and see it with my own eyes, I'll be even more paranoid," she added.Carson knew his granddaughter too well. He sighed and frowned before requesting for a ride. He met up with Hank. The two of them accompanied Melanie to look for Jeffrey.Jeffrey, Kenneth, Mr. Oliver, and Eagle waited at the drop-off point near the York family's residence. Nathan had instructed them to not do anything rash.Mr. Oliver and Eagle were still useful to Nathan.Once Nathan acquired Joseph's signature, he would meet up with them.However, the small hotel they were waiting at was already in ruins. There was smoke everywher
'Chief… Frankie?'Leo turned around in surprise. Nathan did the same. They saw Chief Frankie and several Interpol agents walking out from behind a screen in Joseph's room.Melanie was a part of that group!"Aren't you… dead?" Leo pointed at Melanie in shock."Thanks to you, I'll live a long life." Melanie sneered.Chief Frankie waved his hand. The police behind him charged forward to put handcuffs on Leo and Nathan. Leo narrowed his eyes and quickly pressed a button on the remote in his hand."We'll all die together!" He shouted.However, no matter how hard he pressed, nothing happened in the room."What's going on here… Eagle?" Leo's voice was trembling.His hands were cuffed, and the remote control was confiscated by the police."Leo, you are suspected of poisoning Master York and attempting to murder Melanie and others on the island. We are arresting you for premeditated murder!" Chief Frankie uttered calmly."No… No…" Leo struggled but to no avail. He had no idea what wa
At the same time, Melanie and Carson were on a plane with Professor Turner. They soon arrived at Medonia.Carson contacted Hank ahead of time and asked him to pick them up with his men.After the exhausting journey, Melanie's face was pale. She seemed to be in very poor condition. "I've already contacted the maternity hospital for you. You can go there and wait for your delivery. Leave the rest to me.""No…"Melanie shook her head. "I have to go back."Jeffrey was still in Nathan's hands. She would not be able to wait peacefully if she went to the hospital.Carson knew his granddaughter well enough. "Let her go. Professor Turner and I will be with here. We'll be ready for anything."Carson was still disguised as Maximilian. Hank did not know he was Carson. Hank nodded in agreement.“Mr. Castillo, there's something I need to trouble you with.” Melanie said."I heard from Professor Marshall that you're on good terms with the chief of Medonia's Interpol. Can I trouble him to be a
"Wait a minute! Isn't Jefford actually Jeffrey?" Leo asked while running after Nathan.Nathan ignored him and continued to walk forward.Leo did not give up and followed Nathan closely. "Who exactly is Jeffrey to you?""Are you being unreasonable right now? Why are you still so unsure at this point?" Nathan glanced at Leo contemptuously."I'm dealing with serious business. Don't get in my way with your petty romantic affairs!"After saying that, he glared at Leo and exited the cabin.Leo felt chills in his heart, but he could not make Nathan stay…-Jeffrey was tied up on the deck all this time. His body was freezing, and his lips were turning purple from the cold."Hey, President Morgan, fancy seeing you like this!" Nathan laughed grimly when he saw the miserable state Jeffrey was in."Thanks to you, I've been more miserable than this on many occasions. This is nothing." Jeffrey made it sound like a walk in the park."Hehe." Nathan sneered."I know. You've had strong willp
Lynette seemed stunned. She could not help but stand up with the help of the railing on the speedboat. Her eyes turned red as looked at the island burning in the distance. There was a look of disbelief on her face…If they had not evacuated five minutes ago…By now…She would not have even been able to breathe and think…The explosion sent shockwaves across the ocean's surface. The ride became even more bumpy. With sea water splashing against them, they had all become wet."Are you alright?" Carson protected Melanie. He was worried she would not be able to take it.Her stomach did feel awful, but she braced herself and tried not to tense up. Her emotions would affect her baby.When Lynette heard the voices behind her, she turned around to look at Melanie. Her gaze had become much softer than before. "You're not going to give birth on the boat, are you? I'm a woman, but I don't know how to be a midwife!""I won't give birth now. There are still things left to do," Melanie said.