Amelia glared at him with icy eyes. "What do you want now? Can't you just leave us alone?" Leo clung to the door frame, straining with all his strength. "You don't have the right to kick me out." She smirked. "If I don't have that right, who does? Stop with the nonsense and get out of my house before I call the police on you." Leo paused. "Hold on." The veins on his neck bulged with the effort. He pulled out his phone, showing her a message from James: a signed contract. He thrust it toward her. "Check this out before you say anything." Amelia's brow furrowed as she took the phone. The document was a lease agreement for the property. Her expression immediately shifted. "You!" Anger flashed in her eyes as she looked at him. "How low can you go?" Leo scoffed. "I'm the tenant now. You’re just a former tenant, booted for the time being. If I want, I could throw you out right now. So, tell me, do I have the right to stay here?" Amelia's chest burned with frustration,
Sophia's tear-filled eyes were puffy from crying. Wiping them, she said, “Noah seemed fine this morning when he went to school. But later, Briana called, saying he’d been pushed into the water by some classmates and had caught a cold." "I didn’t think much of it at first; kids catch colds all the time. So, I told Briana to take him to the hospital. When I got here, I found out he’d developed pneumonia.” Her voice broke as she continued, “It’s freezing today. He’s still so young, and he fell into that icy pool. How could anyone be so cruel? He’s just six years old.” Sophia’s sobs grew louder, and Leo’s frown deepened. He recalled something Amelia mentioned earlier. Could it be true that Amelia had something to do with this? Could she have pushed Liam and Ella into bullying Noah? No, that didn’t make sense. He brushed aside the suspicion immediately. His two children, Liam and Ella, were kind and gentle. They’d never do something so mean, especially not to Noah their classmate
The room fell into an unsettling stillness. Leo stood silently, his entire presence radiating a grim, icy demeanor. In a soft, mournful tone, Sophia spoke, “I never asked for much in this relationship. I’ve always known that you may never love me, and I accepted that. All I wanted was to stay by your side. Why take even that from me?” “I have no one left—no family, no lover. If you take away this last bit of hope, then yes, you are cruel. Truly cruel.” Leo's clenched fist gradually loosened. After a moment, he spoke through gritted teeth, “Sophia, this won’t bring you happiness.” “You’re not me, how could you know what makes me happy?” Sophia’s voice was heavy with sorrow. “Some people need to be loved to be happy. But for me, being close to the one I love, quietly watching over them, is enough.” Leo frowned. He had never realized this was how she felt. After a brief hesitation, he finally let go of her hand. Turning to face her, his voice became deep and firm. “The engagem
Mark was caught off guard, surprise flickering across his face. Amelia exhaled deeply. “I’m sorry. I was thinking that if Queens School was really like this, maybe I should transfer my kids. But I found out last night the principal was dismissed, so... I’m sorry for wasting your time.” Mark felt a wave of uncertainty wash over him. He hesitated, then asked, “Did Mr Reynold have anything to do with that?” Amelia paused, momentarily stunned. She thought back to what Leo had said the night before. His vague actions were like sparks dancing in her chest, stirring a quiet unease. She couldn’t quite grasp what he was thinking or why he did what he did. Despite trying to shake it off, her mind wouldn’t settle. Looking at Mark, she gave a slight nod. “Yes, it was him.” Since Leo had acted, there was no reason to hide the truth from Mark. She hadn’t wanted to get too close to him anyway. If this made him step back, all the better. As expected, a flicker of sadness c
Sophia bit her lip and remained silent. William sneered, “You claim to care for him, yet you’re willing to offer yourself to me without a second thought, disregarding the dirt and humiliation?” Sophia’s body quivered slightly, but she still did not speak. The sarcasm in William’s gaze intensified. Just as Sophia thought he might refuse, someone suddenly grabbed her and pressed her against the wall. One hour later. Sophia left the restaurant and got into her car, clutching the plan William had provided with a cold smile. She had chosen well. William’s background was shrouded in mystery—no one knew his origins or biological parents. Yet, his intelligence was well-known, often matching or even surpassing Leo’s. Whenever Sophia faced difficulties, William had always come through with impeccable solutions. Her success was largely due to him, so seeking his help without hesitation felt right. Despite the price she paid, Sophia believed it was worth it, given the strategic plan
At this moment, Amelia had no idea that the Reynold Group was planning something significant that involved her. Amelia headed to the airport today to meet Aunt Elsa, who had finally regained enough strength to return after spending time abroad. Originally, Aunt Elsa had planned to travel back with the children, but her fragile health back then had prompted the doctor to recommend delaying the trip. However, just a few days ago, the doctor told Amelia that Aunt Elsa’s condition had significantly improved, and she could now safely fly. Acting quickly, Amelia arranged everything, booking the flight and working with the doctor to ensure Aunt Elsa’s journey went smoothly. Aunt Elsa’s flight was scheduled to land around six in the evening. Amelia and the kids stood at the arrivals area, scanning the sea of travelers for what felt like ages until they finally spotted her approaching. “Aunt Elsa, you're finally back!” Amelia exclaimed. “Aunt Elsa, we missed you so much!” the kids ch
Sophia entered a private room with a man, arm in arm. Though they were facing away, Amelia felt certain it was Sophia. Why was she with another man? Didn’t she claim to be in love with Leo? Amelia was confused but decided it wasn't her concern. She didn’t investigate further and left to join her family, who were waiting for her. After returning home, Aunt Elsa stayed overnight before Amelia took her to the hospital the following day. Given Aunt Elsa’s condition, long-term hospital care was needed. Amelia had no choice but to leave her in the hospital and visit her each evening after work. Once everything was settled, she returned to her duties at the company. Upon arriving at work, she was greeted with an unexpected news: The CEO of Reynolds Group had officially announced plans to acquire One Closet. Amelia's expression changed upon hearing this, and she immediately called Leo. He answered after two rings. Amelia wasted no time, asking, "What’s going on?" Leo raised his
The report revealed that the employee who tragically passed at Wilson’s Group did not take his life due to love but because of overwhelming personal and work-related pressures. The release of this report sparked an immediate media frenzy, with numerous outlets flocking to interview the deceased's family. In front of the cameras, the family openly wept, sharing their grievances about the deceased’s struggles, heavy work burdens, and how the boss treated employees harshly, pushing them beyond their limits. To further validate their claims, the family presented the employee's exhaustive work schedule, packed from dawn till dusk, even on weekends. This revelation ignited widespread public outrage. A flood of online criticisms ensued, with many netizens tagging One Closet's official site, demanding answers. Many customers who had purchased clothing from One Closet swiftly hit the return button, stating they no longer wished to support a seemingly heartless platform. Some indivi