Eliza’s mouth parted a little in shock.She could not believe that a cautious person like him would make such a remark.“Am I wrong in saying that?” Max asked.“You shouldn’t presume other people think of you the way you do. When my team members talk about you, they’re all full of admiration. It was daring of you to go against Jewell Corporation, and it was kind of you to donate one billion dollars just like that. Even the First Lady praised you in private. How many people in the world do you think can be like you? Honestly, people who laugh at you are evil.” Eliza was stunned.Although she knew that Max was comforting her, his words warmed her heart.“Based on what you said, I suddenly think I’m a good person to be practicing all the traditional virtues.” Eliza laughed at herself.“Charity, you’ve been a victim all along, yet you’re still willing to help others. That’s considered amazing. Let’s go.”Max took all of her luggage. “From now on, I’ll be your bodyguard.”“...”E
A dumbfounded look washed over Chester’s handsome face.He had met a lot of women in his life.Although they claimed to love him, most only had their eyes on his wealth and power.Some women even did everything in their power to get their hands on his money.He was well aware that Eliza, having been in the entertainment industry for so long, might think that the miserly amount of money was nothing. That was why he offered one billion dollars straight away.Once the netizens knew that Eliza received a compensation of one billion dollars, the media on the Internet would definitely frame the matter in a different way.By the time Chester was out of jail, he might be able to save his reputation.However, he never thought that Eliza would be more decisive and intelligent than his company’s board of directors.Now, great. He gave her one billion dollars, and it ended up strengthening Eliza’s image instead.Besides the passers-by, even the country stood up for her.Well, how many pu
“You may have strict requirements, but as time passes, it’s only natural for other employees to pretend to obey you. In fact… it’s all because your company has been suppressing your competitors so badly that without any competition now, the people under you are starting to act unscrupulously. If not for people in serious medical conditions, no one would want to go to the Jewell family hospital, giving other competitors a chance.”Shaun rose to his feet and said earnestly through the phone, “I’ll wait for you to return and make changes to Jewell Corporation three months later. You should reflect on yourself in jail.”“Thank you for being honest with me.” Chester suddenly laughed. “I’m not angry with you only because you’re the one telling me these things. If it had been someone else, they wouldn’t even dare to…”“In that case, do you know your biggest shortcoming now? Chester, as a man, you need to be more open-minded. We’re a lot more privileged than ordinary people, so we’ve been g
Max was quiet for a few seconds before answering her seriously, “It’s fine whether you’re Lizzie or Charity. Anyway, I’ll protect you both.”He would take care of Lizzie as though she was his sister. As for his love for Charity, he would keep it deep in his heart.Charity was momentarily dazed. Then, she sat up with difficulty and laughed awkwardly. “Thank you for saying that.”“Charity… Did you have a nightmare?”Max gently smoothed her moist, black hair.She was sweating profusely just now.She was also mumbling some strange words.“Perhaps I was hallucinating from the fever, but I think I saw Eliza, and she said she was leaving.” Charity looked down at her hand. “You know, I’ve always had a feeling that she hadn’t left and wanted to return this body to her. However, since I’ve dirtied it, Eliza wouldn’t possibly want it back.” Seeing her despondent and blaming herself made Max’s heart ache with pity for her. “No. Lizzie is kind. She won’t care about it.”“...”Charity loo
“...”Charity’s throat moved. The phrase ‘get lost’ almost escaped her mouth.Did he think she did not want to wash her hair? The place was so remote that using water was so inconvenient.“I’ll boil some water for you and let you experience my hair washing skills later,” Max suddenly said with excitement.“Don’t–”Before Charity could finish her sentence, Max had left.Half an hour later, Max walked in with a bowl of boiled water, in which he poured some cold water to make warm water.“Come. I used to wash my mother’s hair quite often back then.” Max rolled up his sleeves.Charity’s thin lips twitched as she noticed his excitement. Moreover, since she was feeling dizzy, she might feel better after a hair wash.However, she regretted it right after she laid down. “Can you be gentler? My head isn’t your prey.”“In that case, I’ll treat your head like a gun. I always take good care of my gun.” At that thought, Max really did reduce his strength. “...”Charity was at a loss fo
When Max saw Charity’s expression change, he quickly said, “What sister-in-law? She’s my sister, you know? My boss, my master.”Charity was speechless.“Alright, Max. Go and do your work.” Steven was not inexperienced in relationships, so he knew that his brother, Max, was most probably still in the courting phase.“Get lost.” Charity nearly kicked Max. “Okay. I’ll get lost immediately.” Max smiled as he turned around and got in the jeep. Charity stood at the side of the mountain road and watched as the car left a trail of dust and smoke along the S-shaped road. Her dark eyes were filled with confusion. When Eliza left in her dreams, she said she was still clinging to something.Clinging to something…It turned out that Eliza had never let go of some things. Upon returning to the rundown manor, Charity received a call from Skyler. “Lizzie, good news. The tourism board wants to have you as an ambassador, and these endorsements are on the national level. The endorsement fe
“Chester will definitely be furious.” Freya found it simply satisfying. “But then again, it all seems a little coincidental. Someone shorted Jewell Corporation’s stocks while problems occurred in the jail, and visits aren’t even allowed. It’s scary now that I think about it.”“This can only mean that… too many people have their eyes on the valuable Jewell Corporation.”Catherine poured some wine for Freya and Eliza after she spoke. “Lizzie, tell us about your life in Drildool. Look at you. You’ve gotten tanner.”The topic quickly changed, and Charity started talking about the interesting things that happened in Drildool.It was past 9:00 p.m. when Shaun gave Catherine a call, and only then did everyone get ready to go home.“Shaun’s car is downstairs.” Catherine stood up. “He brought the children to a nearby theme park today before they came over. Maybe the children are sleepy and tired from all the playing.”“Okay. I’m going in your direction, so I’ll get a ride from you.”Frey
Clothes dropped to the floor one by one. It only stopped after a long time. “How much did you drink tonight? Your mouth smells like wine.” After Shaun was satisfied, he hugged Catherine in his arms. His voice was raspy.“Hmph, I drank fruit wine. Doesn’t it smell good?” Catherine glared at the man with a cat-like lazy gaze. “It smells nice. Every scent on you smells good.” Shaun pecked her cheeks. Then, he said with mixed feelings, “Do you like Eliza that much?”“Yes. You don’t like her?” Catherine’s charming eyes became alarmed in an instant. “Because she went against your friend before?”“I don’t like her, nor do I dislike her. I know Chester was in the wrong. I’m a lawyer. I can differentiate between right and wrong,” Shaun quickly explained. “I just feel that Eliza isn’t that simple. I think I’ve had a lot of experience with people. To be honest, I can’t see through her.”Catherine went silent. She suddenly said, “Actually, I can’t see through her either. However, I can s