Amelia was startled when Leo suddenly grasped her hand. He took a few deep breaths and said hoarsely, “There’s no need for that.” Amelia looked at him with concern. “What do you mean, ‘no need’? You’re bleeding.” “It’s just a wound that needs rebandaging and some medicine,” Leo replied, his voice faint. Leo’s appearance was pale and fragile, with beads of cold sweat dotting his forehead from the pain. Seeing him in such a state pricked Amelia’s heart. Without saying another word, she helped him lie back on the bed and began searching for the first aid box to tend to his wound. The children, having waited for a while and seeing their mother hadn’t emerged, decided to go check on her. Upon seeing Leo lying weakly, Ella’s eyes widened with curiosity, while Liam frowned and muttered, “What a bother.” Liam’s comment stung Leo deeply, but he remained silent. Amelia, finding the first aid box started to rebandage his wound and remarked, “You knew you were seriously hurt a
Leo was livid, yet unable to win the argument. After a moment, he muttered weakly, “I just wanted to know what it feels like to have a daughter.” He knew the villa's drinking water temperature was regulated year-round, ensuring it wouldn't harm his daughter. Amelia snorted but remained silent. By now, Leo's chest wound had been re-bandaged. In a deep voice, Amelia asked, “Can you sleep now?” Leo nodded, and Amelia helped him lie down. Her unusual compliance gave Leo an odd sensation, something brief and difficult to understand. After settling him down, Amelia didn’t leave. She lay on the nearby double sofa, closing her eyes as if pretending to sleep. Leo frowned, “What are you doing?” Without opening her eyes, Amelia replied calmly, “Isn’t it obvious? I’m watching over you. I don’t want to be blamed if something happens to you overnight.” Can’t this woman speak nicely? Is it really that hard for her to soften up? Though it was called a double sofa, the space was quite t
"Don't go." Sophia's eyes were red as she angrily shouted, "You just show up out of nowhere, lying on my man's bed, and you think you can leave without explaining?" Amelia frowned, suddenly feeling irritated. She shook off Sophia's hand. “Who are you to decide if I can leave? And why does it matter to you that I was here? Don’t forget, I’ve spent more time in that bed than you ever have.” She paused, then added with a smirk, “And by the way, Leo just said you two aren’t even together anymore. Get that through your thick skull.” With that, she ignored Sophia and walked out briskly. Fuming, Sophia screamed, “Amelia, you b*tch, get back here!” “Enough!” Leo suddenly intervened, his voice low and stern. "Sophia, how long are you going to keep this up? Stop causing a scene." Sophia was taken aback for a moment, then let out a bitter laugh. “I’m causing a scene? I’m your girlfriend, and I find another woman in your bed. I ask a few questions, and now I’m the one making a scene. S
The phone call was from Mark. After Amelia answered, he wasted no time asking about her whereabouts over the past few days and whether she had picked up the children as she had mentioned she would. Amelia felt a bit caught off guard. She had casually told Mark that Liam and Ella were returning, but she hadn’t expected him to remember or take her words so seriously. “Yes, I picked them up. I’ll come to the office right away,” she replied reluctantly. Mark let out a soft laugh. “No need to rush. You haven’t seen your kids in a while. You should spend today with them. They just got back, and there’s probably a lot to catch up on. Why don’t you take the day off? I’ll take care of things at the office.” Amelia hesitated, unsure if she should accept the offer. “Is that okay?” “Of course. There’s nothing pressing today. Besides, if you need help with anything—like finding schools for the kids—I’ve got some connections. I can help you out.” A wave of guilt hit Amelia. She knew th
Leo's deep voice resonated, “Miss Smith, you've rubbed my skin off.” Amelia froze, realizing she had indeed rubbed the skin on his back until it was red, covering a large area. Embarrassed, her face flushed immediately. “Oh, um, should I help you rinse off?” she asked, trying to recover. Leo raised an eyebrow, clearly amused. “Do you only wash one side when you shower?” Reluctantly, Amelia moved to the front to help him rinse his chest. Leo’s physique was strikingly balanced—tall, well-built, and muscular without being overly bulky. She tried to focus as she carefully wiped him clean, her throat tight as she swallowed. She avoided his face but still felt the intensity of his eyes on her. Finally, after what seemed like forever, Amelia let out a sigh of relief. “Done.” Leo gave a nod of approval. “Alright, you can leave.” Feeling like she’d been given a reprieve, she tossed the towel into his hands and turned to make her escape. But just as she was about to step out, a sudde
Upon hearing this, Liam furrowed his brows. Some individuals had perished that day, while others had managed to flee. He had already dispatched James and Brian to track their whereabouts and identities, but despite the passage of time, they still had no solid leads. Aside from knowing that these individuals were involved in illegal activities, there was no actionable information. He felt a deep sense of guilt about it. “Not yet, but I will keep sending people to investigate. I’ll get back to you with an answer eventually,” he said. However, Amelia shook her head. “There’s no need. This issue wasn’t your concern initially. I only asked for you because those people hurt you too. Since we haven’t found anything, let’s move on. I’ll take it from here.” Leo’s expression darkened immediately. “What did you just say? It’s not my problem?” “No,” Amelia said plainly. “They came after me originally. Even Liam and Ella were kidnapped because of me. So, it is connected to us.” Leo struggl
The tone of Black Cobra's voice became heavy upon hearing these words. “What do you mean?" he inquired. “I've been clear. The rest is for you to figure out,” she replied before disconnecting. Moments later, several of his subordinates emerged from the house. “Boss, what did she say?” they asked. Black Cobra’s gaze was icy as he responded, “What else could she say? If we don’t manage this properly, we’re all done for.” Fear spread across their faces. One of them snapped, “She’s so heartless. After all these years of working for her, she just wants to discard us?” “Is it surprising?” Black Cobra retorted. "Our work is harsh, and betrayal comes with the territory. It’s tough, but we have to accept that being deceived by someone is part of the job.” “Hmph! If she weren’t a Jones, I’d have dealt with her myself.” Black Cobra raised his hand to silence them. “I’ve made up my mind. That woman has to go. Whether it's from nine years ago or six, she’s tied to it all. As long as she’
Amelia returned to her apartment after a busy day of grocery shopping. Lately, she had been too busy taking care of Leo to spend time with her two children, Liam and Ella. She felt extremely guilty about leaving them at school all the time. Finally, she was able to pick up the two little ones and she naturally wanted to cook them a delicious meal as a treat. She started by making soup and prepping vegetables for dinner. Once everything was set, she checked the time and headed to pick them up. The school she chose for Liam and Ella was considered one of the best in the area, not only because of its highly qualified faculty and top-tier education but also because it was known as a cradle for elites and a prestigious school. Amelia could tolerate anything for herself but when it came to her children, she would not compromise at all. As a mother, she naturally wanted to give her children the best. Therefore, even though the tuition for this school was extremely high, Amelia gritted