Sam suggested, "Maybe things like… You're so handsome, I'm head over heels for you, let's give dating a try, or be my boyfriend…"Miranda laughed. "All your suggestions are more conceited than the last.""My best quality is that I dare to dream, and I put it to action." Miranda quipped, "Then, you'
It was Joe, Hansel's assistant. He said that Hansel had left a very important document in the study and had instructed him to retrieve it. Evelyn hurriedly led Joe to the study since it was a matter of business confidentiality, and the request was urgent. "Is this the one?" she asked. Joe replied
Evelyn's expression darkened. "Shut up, I was talking to my son. You have no right to interrupt!"She turned to Hansel and explained, "Yes, I did go into your study yesterday. Joe waited at the door and didn't enter. I won't hide the truth. However, I only opened a drawer to get the file you needed.
Everyone was overjoyed at the news.Thank heavens! They were finally free from this woman who plagued them! Hooray!For the first time, they all felt that Evelyn had truly come through for them.Soon, Ingrid was the only person left in the mansion. Dumbfounded, she stared at the empty living room.…
Hansel ordered a bottle of vodka and poured himself one drink after another…Seeing this, Calvin hurriedly tried to stop him. "Hans, this alcohol is really strong. You should slow down!" He was worried that Hansel might end up in the hospital again…However, Hansel ignored his advice. He held the gl
The surveillance footage showed the time as 6:00 pm. Miranda was sitting on the couch alone in the vast living room. Hansel knew at first glance that she was waiting for him to come home. She wasn't watching television, nor was she playing on her phone. She sat there quietly, like a rose slowly wi
Hansel opened the most recent video file from the past month.Ingrid had already fallen asleep, but she instantly woke up when she heard the sound of the door opening downstairs. A smile unknowingly spread on her face. Evelyn left after saying such harsh words. It had only been a few hours, yet she
Surveillance footage showing Ingrid sneaking into the study and switching the two documents was playing onscreen.In addition, there was footage of her bossing Evelyn around and attacking her verbally. Stunned, Ingrid was caught off guard. She wasn't sure whether it was because of shock by the foot
"What are you doing here?" Miranda asked.Paul arrived just as she and Joli stepped out of the conference room.Paul smiled mysteriously. "Why? I can't be here?""No. I mean… I drove today." She didn't need a ride."I know," he replied. "That's why I took a cab."Miranda was speechless. Alright, fi
Paul had Bedford College right where he wanted them. Hendrix had no choice but to give in.As long as the lab remained, any achievements would be credited to the college, whether Paul was still teaching there. But if the lab moved, his team would be entirely independent of the college.Hendrix had n
Everyone's reactions were mostly biased when the post was published. But slowly, the comments began to shift. Eventually, the thread was flooded with messages of "Congratulations!" and "So jealous!"After all, Miranda was already a rare sight, but Paul was even harder to come by. And together, they
"So, are you saying the school is behind this?""Not necessarily. Dr. Jefferson probably wanted to focus on research anyway. I mean, research gets results—what does teaching get you? A bunch of lovestruck students fangirling over him? Haha.""What do you know? That's just an excuse. There's way more
Paul regretted not landing a punch on Hansel when he had the chance.Miranda pulled her shirt back down and turned to him. "Where's my yogurt?"He chuckled. "Here."She took it, quickly opened it, and held it out to him with a smile. "Thank you for saving the damsel in distress today. Here's your re
"And you think an ex-boyfriend like you deserves it?" Paul shot back. The mention of "ex-boyfriend" immediately silenced Hansel.Paul glanced at his face. His eyes landed on Hansel's left cheekbone, which was scratched and still oozing blood."You should be grateful Mimi didn't get hurt. Otherwise…
"…Sorry," Hansel said. Miranda turned and walked away, but he caught up with her again."Stay away from me!" she snapped."Okay. I won't touch you or even come near you." He took a step back. However, his gaze lingered on her face and was filled with longing as if he had a thousand words to say.Mi
What Hansel saw instead was Miranda in Paul's arms. Her arms wrapped around Paul's neck as if it were second nature to her. Her smile was bright and radiant—youthful in a way that was full of life.…Back at the apartment, Paul and Miranda went into the kitchen. She made steamed broccoli and shrimp
Before starting the engine, Miranda texted Paul to ask if he was working late that night."No." His response came fast.He then sent a photo of an empty shopping cart and wrote, "I just got to the grocery store. Do you want to join me?"Miranda quickly replied, "I'll be there in 30 minutes. Wait for