Amelia was taken aback.Lady Reynold turned to Aunt Mary beside her and asked, “Didn't I say that no outsiders were allowed to attend today's banquet? How did she get in?”Outsider? Yes, she was indeed an outsider. But wasn't it Lady Reynold who personally came to her and invited her repeatedly to come over?Amelia had not yet recovered from her confusion when Aunt Mary stepped forward and said, “Madam, I don't know how she got in. Miss Jones found her just now."“Oh? Then tell me, Sophia, where did you find her?” Lady Reynold asked Sophia, who looked at Amelia with an embarrassed expression.“I went to the back garden with Aunt Mary just now and heard some strange noises in the small woods. I asked about it, and the security guards brought them out. At that time, the two of them…” Sophia's voice trailed off, but her meaning was clear.What could a man and a woman be doing in the small woods in the middle of the night? It couldn't be just chatting while being bitten by mosquitoes, ri
As soon as these words were spoken, Lady Reynold’s face grew extremely ugly.Damn it, she had made a mistake.Yesterday, she was only thinking about how to persuade Amelia to attend the banquet, completely forgetting that she also had to cover her tracks.Leo, seeing his mother’s expression, understood what was going on.Meanwhile, after questioning Lady Reynold, Amelia turned to Robert and asked, “We’ve been together for a long time, right?”Robert nodded. “Yes, you were the one who pursued me at the beginning. You wouldn’t deny it, would you?”This statement was met with disdain from those around them.“Although I’m not a traditional person and don’t think there’s anything wrong with a woman pursuing a man, why does Amelia make it seem so disgusting?”“Mainly because she’s too open in that aspect. I heard that she was hot and heavy with one of her subordinates in her company the other day, and now she’s actively pursuing another man. It’s getting more and more confusing.”“She’s sha
Not far away, Leo sat in the car, watching from a distance. When he saw the woman in a long skirt squatting and crying, she looked pitiful and miserable and his heart inexplicably stung, as if pricked by a needle.“James,” he called out in a deep voice.James understood and quickly responded, getting out of the car with an umbrella.Amelia was crying when she suddenly noticed that the raindrops above her were being blocked by something. When she looked up, she saw a man standing in front of her.He was wearing a black coat, tall and imposing, with a majestic demeanor. The dark blue umbrella covered his head, and his deep, calm eyes were fixed on her.Not far behind him was a black Hummer parked. James stood at the car door, looking in the other direction, not paying attention to them.Amelia asked irritably, “Why are you here?”Leo's lips tightened. He didn't explain and only said coldly, “Get in the car with me.”Amelia didn't move. She didn’t want him to pretend to be kind to her.S
Leo remained silent, but a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes. After a moment, he spoke in a low voice, “No one can force you if you don't want to, but you must remember—you owe Damien. You owe him forever.” “I don't owe anyone anything.” Amelia couldn't hold back any longer and pushed him away, shouting at the top of her lungs. She stood in the rain, and the water washed over her pale, beautiful face, enhancing her poignant and desolate beauty. “I never owed anyone anything. Whether you believe it or not, Damien was not killed by me. I have no idea when someone tampered with the car or why there was a bomb.” “For all these years, I have suffered enough because of this unfounded accusation.” “If you insist on believing that I killed Damien, then just kill me. In your eyes, I am a waste of air and a disgrace. Why don't you just kill me with one blow?” At this moment, she wished she could have died with Damien. If it had been her who died nine years ago, she would not
A group of medical staff rushed out in a panic.“There was a major traffic accident. A bus carrying many passengers collided with a large truck. Many patients need to be hospitalized. Please prepare all available beds immediately.”Following them were stretcher after stretcher.Leo stood there, staring blankly.After a moment, he remembered something and turned back into the room.Sure enough, as soon as he entered, a nurse came over.“Miss Amelia, your head injury has been examined and bandaged. There’s nothing serious. You just need to rest and come back regularly for dressing changes. Are you ready to check out now?”Amelia was confused for a moment.Leo frowned.“Didn't you say she needed to stay in the hospital for observation for a few days?”The nurse was anxious.Ignoring his identity, she said directly, “That was before. Now there aren’t enough beds. The bus accident caused many injuries much more severe than Miss Smith's.”Leo was about to say something, but Amelia interrupt
Several times before, she had wanted to stay and accompany him at Flower Hill, but he had refused her. What had he said at that time? He had said this was his private space, and he didn’t like any unfamiliar smells entering. But now he brought Amelia back and even wanted her to stay there. What did he think of her, his girlfriend? Leo's eyebrows and eyes were lowered, and he said in a deep voice, "She's not an outsider." His meaning was that she used to be the hostess here. So, strictly speaking, she was not a stranger. Sophia suddenly felt a chill. Subconsciously, she understood that if Amelia was not an outsider in his heart, then she must be someone close to him. 'Why? Why does Amelia still occupy a place in his heart, even more important than me?' Sophia's chest was filled with endless anger and jealousy at that moment. She had never wanted Amelia to die so badly. How great would it be if she were gone? Then no one would compete with her for Leo. 'Amelia, why
In Germany, Liam and Ella had just finished school and were leaving when they encountered a middle-aged man at the door. The man was holding toys and lollipops and smiled. “Are you Liam and Ella Smith? I'm Assistant Brian from Chairman Wilson's office. Assistant Steven is on a business trip today and couldn’t come to pick you both up, so Chairman Wilson sent me instead.” Liam watched him warily. “You’re Grandpa Wilson's assistant? Why haven’t we seen you before?” Brian hesitated for a moment before smiling. “I’m new here. If you don’t believe me, you can call Assistant Steven. He knows me.” Ella started to take out her phone to call, but Liam stopped her. “No need. We believe you.” Brian was surprised but didn’t think too much of it. He just smiled and opened the car door for them. “Alright, let’s get in.” Ella looked at Liam and whispered in his ear, “Liam, why don’t we call Uncle Steven?” Liam didn’t move a muscle, but his face showed an expression beyond his six years. He
Ella curiously leaned over. “What's wrong, Liam?” Liam pointed at the red dot on the screen. “I thought he would collect the hair and do the DNA testing in Germany, so I would have the chance to hack in and alter the final result." "But he mailed the hair directly back to New York, which makes it difficult for me to interfere from a distance.” Ella widened her eyes in confusion. “DNA testing?” “Yes." Liam patiently explained. “I should have figured it out earlier. That man deliberately took us to get our hair cut and then stole the hair for testing. The only person with a motive to do this is the man who betrayed our mother.” “Are you saying we've been found out?” “It's possible.” A hint of annoyance appeared on Liam's face. “If I had known he was sending the hair back to New York, I wouldn't have let him take it.” Ella still didn't quite understand. “If you can hack into the system in Germany, why can't you hack into the system in New York?” Liam's handsome face cracked for
Leo claimed her mouth in a kiss that was rough and filled with longing, devouring her like a hungry wolf that had been starved for days. Amelia matched his intensity, intertwining her fingers in his hair while moaning between the kisses. His hands moved up her body, exploring every inch as if he had been waiting for this moment forever and had finally gotten the opportunity. She gasped when his fingers brushed her nipple, which was already hard and longing to be licked and devoured by his mouth. She could feel the hardness of his desire pressing against her, only intensifying her own need. “You drive me crazy Amelia Smith,” he murmured against her lips. “I miss you and I don’t want to hold back tonight. I want every part of you baby girl.” “Then don’t hold back,” she quickly replied, her voice barely more than a whisper. “I’m all yours, claim me, Daddy.” Her words made his hormones rise even further. Without breaking the kiss, he hurriedly lifted her and carried her t
The next day, the news spread online that Sophia committed suicide by hanging herself in prison. It felt strange and heavy but for Amelia, it meant a bitter-sweet relief. She woke up with a slight headache, the sunlight streaming through the curtains. Last night memories flooded through her mind—Leo's warm embrace, his apology and reassurance, the soft kiss that stirred long-hidden feelings. Her cheeks warmed and the color turned a shade of pink. She reached out for Leo who was already awake, sitting against the headboard with a look of concern etched on his face. “Morning, beautiful,” he said softly, studying her face for any signs of distress. “Morning,” Amelia replied, blushing and rubbing her temples. “What happened last night? I remember bits and pieces.” That was a lie, she remembered every single detail but just wanted to play innocent. Leo smiled gently. “You had a little too much fun celebrating your aunt's recovery. But it was a good night for us.” Ame
A month later, Aunt Elsa’s condition had stabilized. The surgical wound had nearly healed, and all that was left was some aftercare. Once home, she could take her medication and recuperate slowly without needing further hospitalization. Early that morning, Amelia went to the hospital to handle Aunt Elsa’s discharge procedures. In the hospital room, Aunt Elsa was sitting on the bed, watching TV. Seeing Amelia come in, Aunt Elsa smiled and said, “You’re just in time. Come and see this.” She pointed to the TV. Curious, Amelia looked over and saw the news playing. A familiar face appeared on the screen, and the host’s flat, detached voice filled the room. “Recently, the sensational murder case has concluded. The primary culprit, Sophia Jones, has been found guilty of her crime." "Due to the severity and serial nature of the case, she has been sentenced to life imprisonment.” Amelia blinked rapidly, her thoughts swirling as she tried to process the news. Life imprisonm
That night, Aunt Elsa woke up. Blake checked on her and found her condition better than he had expected. Perhaps Amelia’s persistence had truly moved the heavens, as the cancer cells had cleared, and even the memory loss Blake had anticipated wasn’t present. It all seemed too good to be true. When Amelia heard the news, she was naturally overjoyed. Leo also heard about Elsa’s successful surgery. He didn’t say much, but that night, he quietly ordered the kitchen to prepare a few extra dishes, silently celebrating Elsa’s recovery. Amelia had agreed to marry Leo to secure Blake’s help for Aunt Elsa. Now that Aunt Elsa was nearly healed, Amelia realized her relationship with Leo was a temporary fix. She knew she had to find a way to completely cut ties with him. That night, Amelia decided to cook a few dishes herself. To prevent anyone from interrupting her plan, she sent the children out with Eleven for the night. Then, she dismissed the household staff Leo had hired for th
As Inspector Ralph led Sophia to the police station, her heart raced with a mix of fear and disbelief.Soon, they arrived, and one of the officers led her into the interrogation room and gestured towards a chair, "Miss Jones, please take a seat. Inspector Ralph will be here shortly."With that he left, leaving her all alone in the room. The cold, bare room did nothing to calm her racing heart it only made her heart beat faster with each passing second.The walls were painted a dull gray, and the only light was a flickering fluorescent bulb that buzzed overhead. The smell of cleaning products filled the air, making her even more anxious.She never imagined that one day she would end up in this kind of situation. She stood up to reduce the pacing of her heart and her trembling fingers.Soon, the door opened and Inspector Ralph walked in. Sophia sat down, trying to stay calm and composed. "What kind of nightmare is this?" She thought. "Can I wake up already?" She pinched herself and
She said in a calm voice, “You didn’t do anything wrong, and I don’t need your apology.” Once, those words had been what she wanted most, but now they meant nothing to her. The bitterness of the past clung to her like a heavy fog. She’d never considered forgiving him, so how could she accept it? After Amelia finished speaking, Leo felt a tightening in his chest. He ran a hand through his hair, frustration coursing through him as he processed the weight of her words. “Don’t say that. We were all kept in the dark before. Now that the truth is out, you know I didn’t do those things on purpose, right?” he said quickly, his voice rising slightly. Amelia sneered. “Yes, you didn’t do it on purpose, but can the pain I suffered over the years be forgotten? Leo, you didn’t personally send someone to kill us, but back then, you did divorce me because of Sophia, didn’t you?” “I can’t hate you, but I can never forgive you. We can’t pretend those years never happened. Neither you nor I c
The sentence made both Amelia and Leo furrow their brows. They exchanged curious glances, wondering what could prompt Black Cobra to say such a thing. Leo’s gaze hardened as he made a decision. “Pardon the living, punish the dead.” With those words, he signaled his agreement to Black Cobra’s condition. Black Cobra breathed a sigh of relief. At least he had a chance to keep living to protect his family. He knew his death would endanger their lives, and he couldn’t risk it. He then revealed the secret he’d been hiding. “The accident that led to your best friend Damien's death had nothing to do with Amelia. She wasn't the one responsible." The revelation left them both stunned. Relief washed over Amelia. Damien’s death had nothing to do with her; while surprising, Black Cobra’s words intrigued her even more. Still, she was curious to know who had caused the accident that led to Damien's death and why they’d framed her. With questions swirling in her mind, she looked at
After getting out of the car, James opened the door, and they walked into the building. As soon as they entered, Amelia’s first impression was the smell of blood. The lights turned on, revealing a man lying on the marble floor of the living room, covered in blood. His hair clung together with sweat and blood, and both of his hands hung limply, possibly broken. His legs twisted in an unnatural position, making him look grotesque. Amelia felt as if she had seen him from somewhere. Leo gestured to James, who stepped forward and brushed away the hair covering the man’s face, revealing the person who had kidnapped her before. “How did he end up here?” Amelia asked in disbelief. Leo glanced at her. “What do you think?” It suddenly dawned on Amelia that Leo’s promise of a show tonight referred to this. Her eyes turned cold. She wasn’t a saint and wouldn’t sympathize with someone who had tried to harm her. “Who sent you to kidnap me?” she asked, her voice icy. Black Cobra had
On the ground, lay a mobile phone from which Sophia's voice echoed. “Have you taken action? This is your last chance Cobra, I won’t allow any more mistakes,” Sophia said sharply. Black Cobra replied coldly, “Don’t worry. This time, either she dies or I perish.” After several failures, Black Cobra’s patience had worn completely thin. Combined with Sophia’s relentless pursuit and threats, he felt trapped with no way out. He knew that failure was not an option this time, the future of his family hung in the balance, and the pressure weighed heavily on him. After speaking, Black Cobra picked up the sniper rifle. He believed that as long as Amelia dared to come out, he could kill her. Even if he was caught afterward, he would not regret it. Sophia listened to the commotion on the other end and breathed a sigh of relief before hanging up the phone. Meanwhile, at Wilson’s Domestic Group, Amelia was about to leave the office when her assistant informed her of Leo’s presence in t