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
“Hunter is just a good-for-nothing. He doesn’t even have 30 percent of Chester’s shrewdness.”The long-haired woman said in disdain, “If Chester hadn’t completed his studies and returned to Australia 10 years ago, Jewell Corporation’s owner would’ve already changed. By the way, Finn Carlson requested to meet you.”“There’s no need for that,” Charity said indifferently. “You just have to relay my message to Finn not to worry. I won’t be his obstacle in Jewell Corporation in the future.”The long-haired woman said puzzledly, “Why don’t you consider working with Finn? You can only have the power to go head to head with Chester after he comes out if you two join hands.”“Chester went to jail this time because he lost after neglecting his opponent. He was caught off guard. Do you think he’ll still be that easy to deal with when he comes out again?”Charity shook her head. Her gaze was as sharp as a knife. “The Carlson family isn’t Chester’s opponent. Look at how the Carlson family has
“The Carlson family is just a pathetic clown. There’s no need to fear them,” Chester said indifferently. “I only need a week to make Finn Carlson get down from his position obediently.”Hunter moved his lips unnaturally. “Did you do any other stupid things?” Chester’s gaze turned piercing instantly. Hunter glared at Chester in frustration. “I’m your father. How can you talk to me this way? Ultimately, these troubles were all caused by you flirting around.”“Ken, you tell me.” Chester was too lazy to listen to his father talk. Ken said in a low voice, “When the company was investigated and penalized by the authorities some time ago, a party took the opportunity and shorted Jewell Corporation’s shares. After they took… 90 billion dollars, Jewell Corporation’s shares were severely impacted.”It was so quiet outside the prison that only the sound of birds could be heard. Chester’s dark pupils constricted. Then, an icy coldness surged out of him. “Dad, I told you to keep an eye
Finn fell to the floor from the punch. His face and mouth were burning in pain. He got furious and shouted, “Is anyone there? Chester is hitting me. Quickly call the police to apprehend him.”He had arranged a few groups of bodyguards at the door.Despite calling for some time, the person who entered was Ken. “President Jewell, the people outside have all been taken out,” Ken said respectfully. “Fine. You even arranged people to deal with me.” Chester grabbed Finn and held him up. Finn started resisting vigorously. However, Finn’s fat figure could not put up a fight against Chester at all. He was down after a few punches. “Stop… Stop hitting.” Finn usually led an extravagant life. He had not been treated this way before. He could not stand it after a short while. “Chester, you’d better restrain yourself. Recently, many departments are already investigating Jewell Corporation. You were the one who caused all of these problems. Many people on the board of directors are dissat