The moonlight was bright and clear, with a cold wind howling outside. Inside the bar, though, it was warm as summer.Calvin had organized a gathering, and a group of people were deeply engrossed in a high-stakes card game."Two against one, I win! Haha, your Ferrari's mine!""You're cheating! Let's
As Tina was heading back to her lodging, she overheard two staff members whispering, saying that someone high up was demanding answers and had even issued an ultimatum. It was something along the lines of if they couldn't find her, they might as well quit!What kind of connections, what sort of powe
"Sam, I'm here!" Miranda called out with all her strength.In the tropical area of the botanical garden, dense rainforest growth severely restricted visibility, making it easy to get lost for those unfamiliar with the terrain. Although Sam had asked Madison for directions before entering, he only kn
"That was fast," Miranda remarked in surprise.Paul gave a slight nod and took a thermos from his bag. "You got caught in the rain, and your clothes are still wet. Here, have some warm water."He'd brought a thermos of warm water. As soon as she took a sip, warmth spread through her. By the time she
"This whole botanical garden doesn't even have a night staff? Maybe they're just dozing off somewhere…" Sam muttered, reaching to press the button again. Before he could touch it, the alarm suddenly began to buzz."What's going on?" He was baffled.Miranda had a sinking feeling, and when she saw Pau
Paul ended the call and relayed the news to Miranda and Sam. Just then, another clap of thunder echoed overhead, and a damp breeze swept by. Miranda frowned. "It looks like it's going to rain again.""There's a small square gazebo nearby. We can take shelter there," Sam said, glancing around and spo
Sam noticed Miranda trembling all over. He immediately took off his jacket and prepared to drape it over her shoulders. Paul interjected, "Your jacket is wet too. It's better to use mine."As he spoke, he had already unzipped his windbreaker and gently draped it over Miranda. Sam was at a loss for
The commotion that Hansel made quickly drew a crowd of students and staff around to watch. "Who is this guy? He's so arrogant!" "I think I've seen him before. He came to the last mixer with Willow. Isn't he her boyfriend?""That can't be right. Isn't he some entrepreneur who has been featured in a
By force? Sam chuckled. "Well, that's if you actually managed to grab hold of it."Timothy retorted, "How would you know you can't if you haven't tried?""What? Are you going to pursue Aunt Minnie? Heh… First of all, there's no way you'll get past my grandparents."Timothy made no comment on that.
"No way… Are you a big shot? You even brought your bodyguards to get drunk at a bar?" "Who knows?" Sam retorted.…Sam asked his bodyguards to stand closer deliberately so that he could finally have some peace and quiet. He poured himself another drink, but unlike last night, he didn't chug it down
Now, Timothy and Mindy were no longer the childhood sweethearts they once were. Their lives had diverged, with separate marriages and entirely different paths."Do you remember when we were kids, the promises we made about what we wanted to be when we grew up?" Timothy was the first to break the sil
Timothy waved his hand dismissively. "No need, I'll serve myself…""Nonsense! We're all family here." Before Timothy could finish, Lionel had already added two heaping servings of ribs to his plate.Timothy froze, momentarily at a loss for words.Nelly smiled sweetly, but her gaze toward Timothy was
The moment seemed to pull Timothy back in time, to when they were just young adults in their 20s. Their world revolved solely around each other, yet held back by the unspoken.His heart stirred. He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could say anything, Mindy stood up and broke the spell. "I sh
Nelly's smile became slightly strained. "Is that so? Lionel is truly a family man…"As everyone enjoyed their meal, the doorbell suddenly rang. Sam put down his cutlery. "I'll get it," he said, heading to the entryway.A few seconds later, his surprised voice echoed through the house. "Dad? What are
Mindy only asked Miranda to contact Sam because the two of them already knew each other.Back when Lionel's wallet was stolen at the train station, Miranda had introduced Sam to them. She called him "Mr. Cooper" and explained that he was a friend. Later, Sam had even thoughtfully dropped them off at
Fortunately, for now, Fiona was satisfied with Lionel as a son-in-law. He was gentle, attentive, and thoughtful, with decent looks and a respectable height.Having graduated from Queenstone College and now working as a physics teacher at a prestigious high school, he might not be wealthy, but he was
"A family reunion is always a good thing," Aren said with a heartfelt sigh, while Lionel nodded immediately in agreement.It was then that Mindy realized she hadn't introduced Lionel to Nelly."This is my husband," she said."Hello," Nelly responded with a faint smile. "My brother-in-law certainly l