"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
Outside the door, the staff said politely, "Hello, I'm the butler for the 26th floor." "I didn't request any service," Melanie replied. "I’m sorry, but our staff accidentally lost a guest’s important item. She said it might have been left behind when cleaning your room... If you're willing, could you please open the door and let her in to retrieve it?" the staff persisted. Melanie glanced at Jefford, who moved in a flash and went to hide in the bathroom. She tidied her hair, and opened the door. "Thank you." The butler was standing with a female staff member in a cleaning uniform. Both bowed to her. "What did you lose?" Melanie stood at the door. "A scarf." The female staff lowered her head. "The guest asked me to dry-clean it for her, and after that, I cleaned two other rooms. When I went back, I realized that I lost it. I'm really sorry. Could I go in and take a look?" Melanie stepped aside to let her in. "I want to rest. Hurry up." The female staff quickly walke
Melanie couldn't help but admit that what Jeffrey said just now was correct. Just now, she really did forget to resist... Now that she had reacted, she pushed him away and warned, “The female staff who came in just now is suspicious. Her muscles are well-defined, not something you can develop from cleaning rooms every day. How can you still play rogue at a time like this?” Jeffrey believed what she said. In such a high-end hotel, they wouldn't disturb a guest easily. The cleaning staff were well-trained and rarely made mistakes. No doubt, Linda had already suspected that he was hiding in Melanie's room. "I'm waiting for someone to pick me up," he replied. "It's been so long, and your people still aren’t here. They’re so inefficient. How can you still be so shameless to ask to be my ally? Are you trying to drag me along to be destroyed by our opponents together?" Melanie raised her eyebrows, mocking him. Jeffrey smiled bitterly. He had just received word that his people we
Jeffrey took a deep breath before dialing the number of his backup. Following his instructions, Jeffrey avoided the surveillance cameras and Linda's guards and left the hotel through the back door. "Mr. Moore, we've picked up the president and are leaving now," the person in charge of the pickup reported to William over the phone. "President, are you alright?" William asked through the phone. Jeffrey didn't answer; he was lost in thought. Gabriel said she was more anxious than him... He said to go to his room… He said he would go back to his room to undress and wait for her... Their conversation was incredibly natural and tacit, too... Jeffrey couldn't bear it anymore. He grabbed the man's phone, and said, "William, there's something you need to do right away!" "President, what is it?" William asked nervously. He felt like he was facing a major crisis. "Immediately call Melanie and see what she's doing," Jeffrey ordered sternly. William was puzzled. "President… Di