However, as soon as Max picked Charity up, she woke up. Her pretty, dark eyes were lost for a moment before they became clear. “Don’t come down. I’ll carry you up.” Max smiled. “You’re so light. Do you even weigh 100 pounds?”“Put me down.” Charity was not used to being carried bridal-style by a man. Max watched her silently for a moment. In the end, he sighed and placed her on the ground. “It’s late. Let me make do with your sofa for one night. Look. It’s not safe for me to go back when it’s so dark.”Charity glanced at the muscles on his body. “I think people will feel more insecure seeing you.”“You have a point there.” Max nodded seriously. “All the more reason for you not to let me go back. It’ll frighten other people.”“Won’t I be frightened if you stay?” Charity teased. “We know each other so well. How can I possibly scare you?” Max grinned, revealing a row of white teeth. Charity sighed. Some people’s teeth looked whiter when they had slightly darker skin. “Do as
“...”Max’s fury was ignited. “You forced her. How dare you talk about it? If you didn't force her, do you think she would’ve fancied you? Trash.”“So what if I’m trash?” Chester’s smile was intentional and wicked. “You haven’t answered my question.”“I won’t discuss Eliza’s privacy out in the open.” Max refused to answer that question. Disdain was visible in his eyes. “The netizens weren’t wrong in scolding you. You truly are a sc*mbag.”“Sc*mbag? I’m indeed a sc*mbag.”Chester took a long drag on the cigarette between his fingers. There was a hint of mockery on his handsome face. If he was not a sc*mbag, how could Charity have died?The corners of Max’s mouth twitched. It was his first time seeing someone getting scolded and admitting it so openly afterward. Was Chester crazy?“I think you haven’t touched Charity before, so you can’t answer my question.” Chester playfully blew a mouthful of smoke in Max’s direction. Max was so furious that he immediately grabbed Cheste
If Chester really told Monte that Charity had a boyfriend, it would disrupt her plans. Max gave Charity a quick glance. He saw that her brows were knitted together into a tight frown. He knew her too well. “Stop…” Max withdrew his hand and stopped Chester. “What’s wrong? You don’t mind your girlfriend getting too close to her ex-boyfriend?” Chester smiled vaguely. “Let me remind you that Eliza’s first man was Monte. She loved him to the extent that she attempted suicide before.”Max smiled bitterly. He did mind. Of course, he would mind. However, he did not want to put Charity in a difficult spot and affect her plans. “Let him call Monte. He can call him as many times as he wants.” Charity suddenly looked toward Chester indifferently. “You can do whatever you like. I no longer want to be controlled by anyone, especially you, Chester. You have to be clear that we don’t have a relationship where you can control me. Actually, I’m quite aware of why you came here.”“Oh, tel
“I have to follow the prime minister overseas tomorrow. I need to go back and make preparations beforehand.”Max spoke frustratedly. “Didn’t you say you’re on leave tomorrow?” Charity’s eyes gleamed. “That’s right. There were last-minute changes.” Max’s gaze was strange. “I even asked you to go shopping for clothes with me. It seems like it can’t be done.”“Let’s wait until you return.”After seeing Max off, Charity received Chester's message very soon. [If you have Max’s best interests at heart, keep a distance from him.]As expected…Charity had a vague feeling that the matter was related to Chester. She did not expect it…However, it was normal. After all, the Jewell family had been established in Canberra for tens of years. If it were not for her making the previous issue a big deal in public, Chester would surely have had a way to escape being sentenced to jail. …The next day. Charity was awakened by Catherine’s call. “I wanted to call you right after returning
“What are you thinking? You didn’t wrong me in any way. It’s the opposite. You’ve helped me a lot,” Charity said in a serious tone. “It’s fine, Charity. No matter how some things are explained, it’s a fact that besides Chester, Shaun was also involved in you going to prison back then,” Catherine said honestly. “When you were sentenced, I truly couldn’t forgive Shaun. It was because of Chester’s, Rodney’s, and his stupidity that hurt you. However, I still forgave him a few years after you passed away. This matter has always been a thorn in my heart.“Shaun caused Logan to lose a finger in the past. Ultimately, Shaun cut off his finger to compensate Logan. But what about your life? No one can pay that back even if your wrong accusations are cleared and you continue living in Eliza’s body. After all, who doesn’t want to use their own body?“I’m thankful toward Eliza. If it were not for her giving up her life, you might’ve already died. Since Monte hurt her in the past, it’ll make my h
“I’ll go with you. There has to be a lawyer present during a transfer of company ownership.” Shaun followed after Catherine worriedly. Although his wife was clever, there were too many loopholes in the law. He was afraid she would be at a disadvantage. “I really don’t need you to follow me. I’m transferring it to someone I know…”“It’s easier to be deceived by an acquaintance.” Shaun insisted. Catherine turned her head and rolled her eyes at him speechlessly. “You can go do your own stuff.”“Wifey, I think you’re being… secretive.” Shaun was sharp and realized something was off. He suddenly became bitter. “You’re not transferring it to someone I can’t meet, right? For example, a handsome younger man.”Catherine’s face darkened. “Are you silly?”“I heard you guys were having fun in the clubhouse with a young master from Newcastle.” Jealousy filled Shaun’s gaze. “You had a great time and never thought about how lonely I was at home.”“That’s because I met a few of Eliza’s frie
After Attorney Larsen left, Chester quickly called Shaun. “Did Catherine sell Neeson Corporation to Eliza?”“Huh?” Shaun was astonished. “So she’s selling it to Eliza.”“Catherine didn’t tell you about such an important matter?” Chester said bluntly, “Shaun, your status in the family is unacceptable.”“Now you know that I’m the lowest hierarchy.” Shaun sighed. “Why did she sell it to Eliza?” Chester was curious. “Maybe because Eliza and Charity were best friends. Cathy is usually busy. She has a few companies in her hands and can’t manage them all. Selling it is a good option.” Shaun made a guess. However, he felt depressed. Why did Catherine not tell him the truth in the morning? He would not say anything if he knew she was selling it to Eliza. Chester was deep in thought. As he was thinking, someone knocked on his office door. “Let’s talk next time.” Chester put down the phone and raised his head. Cindy entered in a white dress while carrying a food container. “Chester
“Since we don’t have to be so clear on money...” Chester flicked off some ashes on the ashtray and faked a smile. “That’s all the more reason you shouldn’t ask me for money. Look, I treat you as a friend. Seeing that we’re friends, you donating blood to my mom who’s sick is no big deal, right?”“...”Cindy suddenly had no words. She only found her voice after some time. “Donating blood isn’t a small matter. Moreover, my blood type is rare. If an emergency occurs, it’ll cost a life. The doctor also said it’s safest to have a six-month gap between the first blood donation and the second.”“So?”Chester cocked his head slightly. “You want the safest way to donate blood. You also want me to treat you well and give you money. Cindy, are you a cow or a whale? Do you have four stomachs? You’re so greedy.”“You misunderstood me. I just want to start my own business,” Cindy said hastily. “Why don’t you ask me how much money I’ve spent on you?” Chester said, “It must’ve been at least hu