Daphne was restless for the rest of the night and when she finally got up in the morning.She washed her face and brushed her teeth.She stared at herself in the mirror trying to put on a positive attitude for the day so that Nora would not suspect anything.As she swung the door open to go to the kitchen,she found Nora standing there with a pale face,her lips trembling as she said.“Daphne, your…your father attempted suicide.”Daphne’s blood ran cold in her vein,her heart sunk to the floor.“My…my…”She stuttered unable to speak.“I just got a call from the police.He had attempted to take his own life but they managed to save him.I was told that he’s in a very critical condition.”And then Nora burst into tears.”He’s probably gotten so frustrated from being locked up for something he didn’t do.This is so unfair.This is so so unfair.”She cried.Daphne’s mind was in turmoil as she stood still in front of the crying woman and she listened to the pained cries echoing through the room.She co
Nora was holding a fruit knife tightly in her hand and yelling at Jacob.She had stabbed him.With a trembling voice,Daphne walked closer to her and called out.“Nora,please calm down.”“Calm down?Why should I when he keeps making our lives a living hell!I will fucking kill this man right now and then he will not be able to hurt you and my husband anymore!Daphne,oh Daphne,I warned you,I told you countlessly that he wasn’t suitable for you.”Daphne burst into tears,she moved forward and hugged Nora gently.“I’m sorry,Nora.I’m so sorry.Please calm down for my sake.”She cried.Jacob covered his wound,blood staining his hand.The secretary attempted to offer basic aid but he pushed her away and confronted Daphne with gritted teeth.“Daphne,I’m bleeding profusely and you can’t even come to my aid.Don’t I matter to you anymore?”Daphne disengaged from Nora and turned to face him.She glared at him,with so much hatred in her heart.Nora was a kind woman.She could not even hurt a fly yet she
Not wanting Nora to worry anymore,Daphne made up a story. She promised to visit Gary and also with Layla, exploring any possible avenues of help. Nora, comforted by her repeated assurances, eased her grip slightly and tried to remain positive that they could get out of this predicament without Daphne become Jacob’s mistress.*************In a private hospital in Chicago,Jacob was sent to a ward after receiving treatment.He changed into a loose hospital gown, with layers of gauze wrapped around his waist.Even so, he continued discussing business with his secretary.And then,Lucia arrived.Her eyes were bloodshot as she stared at him in disbelief. "Jacob, who did this to you?"If Lucia finds out it was Nora who did it,then he will have to explain why she did and get himself in trouble so he immediately made up a story. Fortunately, Lucia did not show signs of suspicion and felt sorry for him.Staring at her eyes that were laced with genuine concern, Jacob couldn’t help but think of D
An unsettling feeling gripped Nora.However, Daphne offered a faint smile and assured her that the person Layla had sought help from was highly capable.Daphne added that Jacob might even hold him in high regard, which persuaded Nora not to believe her,completely.With a gentle closing of the door, Daphne leaned against it, her gaze vacant and lost in thought for an extended period.By this time,it was getting very late.After a prolonged contemplation with the sky above, Daphne eventually walked out of the house and boarded the taxi.Upon arriving at Jacob’s grand villa, itwas already nine o'clock in the evening.Jacob, dressed in a formal suit, was seated on the sofa, indulging in a drink. The soft glow from a crystal lamp illuminated his striking features.In the past, Daphne might have been captivated by his charm. However, her present sentiment was one of repulsion.In a husky voice, Jacob inquired, "Where have you been? I've been calling you all day.”Daphne remained silent as
Daphne felt so exhausted yet she couldn’t seem to fall asleep that night.Tossing and turning on the bed,she just wanted to get some sleep.Just as she was on the brink of slumber,she felt a pair of strong arms embrace her on the bed and then a deep voice called out her name.“Daphne…”Startled,her eyes opened widely.The moonlight cast a faint glow upon the bed in the dark room.Sitting up,Daphne realized she had been dreaming about Griffin holding her.Heck, it had felt so real.The bedroom door creaked open and Griffin quietly walked in.Seeing Daphne sitting up on the bed,he slowly walked up to her and sat beside her.“Why are you still awake?”He asked,running his hand through her hair.Daphne sighed,heavily.”I can’t seem to fall asleep.”And then he gently pull her close to him and made her lie her head on his shoulder.He understood perfectly well on why she was troubled.“I’ve taken care of everything and I’ll see to it that all your troubles will be settled in the morning.If a
In the spacious dining room,Griffin sat alone,engrossed in the business morning newspaper,sipping his coffee.In addition to his law firm,he had other business ventures,though most were managed by a professional team.Finally,Daphne walked out of the bedroom after she had gotten changed.He glanced up at her and complimented with a smile.“You look lovely.”Daphne smiled,she indeed felt lovely in her dress.It clung to her curves,perfectly.It was as if it was made just for her.Daphne settled into a chair and replied.”Thank you.”Griffin sat across from her,his mind lost in a sea of thoughts.Miranda then served Daphne her breakfast and apologized,softly.“I’m sorry,Miss Howard.I had no idea you would be joining us today.Please make do with what we have.Tell me your breakfast preference,and I’ll make it specially for you from tomorrow.”Daphne had different favorite food for breakfast in mind but she understood that she was only a guest in Griffin’s house.She didn’t see the need or t
Jacob’s car screeched to a halt at the front of the detention center.As soon as he got out of the car.he saw a man walking out of the building with a group of people.It was none other than Griffin Reyes.As usual,he was wearing a stylish and high quality suit,which made him look even more handsome and noble.He was walking down the stairs in front of the building as Jacob stared at him in shock.The directors of the detention center were walking alongside him,speaking to him very politely.Jessica was also there.She said to the group.“Thank you for your help.”The directors nodded with smiles on their faces.Of course,they had to show respect to the Reyes family.Griffin shook hands with each of them and then parted ways.After Griffin left,the directors were in a good mood.One of them let out.“I always see that man on TV.It’s such an honor to meet him in real life today.”The others nodded in agreement.Griffin was handsome,rich and powerful.Everyone either wanted to be close to him
Jacob knew that had to be the perfume of the escort.Damn it!He should have gone home to change before coming here.Attempting to ease the situation, he mustered a smile and said, "This morning, I had to visit the hospital to change the dressing. Perhaps it's the lingering scent of the nurse's perfume that you're sensing."Lucia expressed her discontent, her dissatisfaction manifesting in fidgeting with her nails, as she grumbled, "That nurse must be exceptionally young and beautiful! You must have found great joy when she attended to your dressing."A chuckle escaped Jacob’s lips, as he playfully cupped her cheek, teasingly asking, "You don’t have to be jealous,my love.I have eyes for only you.”Deeply enamored by Jacob,Lucia’s suspicions were mere fleeting thoughts.He skillfully coaxed her and, in no time, a radiant smile adorned her face as she leaned affectionately against his shoulder.Anthony confidently placed his chess piece on the intricately carved chessboard, offering his
Griffin didn't say any more and led her inside.The entire French restaurant he had reserved, probably because he wanted a quiet space to talk, but Daphne was stressed instead, and as she sat down to order, she whispered, "There's no need to break the bank like this!"Griffin didn't care what he ate, it was up to her.He took a small sip of his pre-dinner wine in his hand and smiled slightly, "Daphne, we've been good for so long, but there don't seem to be many private dates like this one, this place is quite nice, let's come here more often from now on?"Daphne ordered two set meals.After she thanked the waiter, she looked over at Griffin, who was leaning back in his chair and watching her.He does have a nice looking face!Under the luxurious crystal, he was more radiant than the lights.Daphne drank a mouthful of white water and opened her mouth in a hard voice: "The matter of Roscoe and Layla, I would like to ask you to do it."Griffin put down the cup in his hands, long fingers
Waking up in the night with a face full of tears.Later, she sat withered on the terrace all night, and when she came back to her senses the golden dazzling sunlight rose and shone over the whole earth.Daphne lowered her head and gently dialed Griffin’s number."Griffin, I want to see you!"After Daphne finished speaking, there was silence on the other end for a long time.Each of them could hear each other's subtle breathing, and gradually, Griffin breathing became heavier.But in the end, he just flicked, "okay!"He asked her to meet him at a French restaurant in the evening, Daphne refused, she whispered, "Let's talk in your office!"Griffin didn't squeak, clearly refusing.Daphne had begged him and still compromised, "Okay!"*****************************Hanging up the phone, Daphne was in a trance for a long time.Once again involved with Griffin,her heart was actually very clear, she does not pay something he will not help this favor, perhaps he has already laid a good game wai
Darren’s identity was revealed as the son of the richest man in London.In the past, his reputation was not very good, this can be considered to rub behind Daphne whitewash, but also by the financial reports called the father of a tiger without a dog son, especially the business elite model!Of course this group of magazines was also delivered to Griffin’s desk.He looked at it for a long time.He knows how close Daphne is to Darren,she loves him so much that she takes him with her on business trips to other cities.Jessica came in and saw his appearance, she said softly, "Lawyer Reyes, Ms. Daphne has a celebratory dinner tomorrow night, I got an invitation, do you want to go over?"An invitation gently put down.***********Regent Hotel.This celebratory party of Daphne’s a great sound.Darren’s dad Dominic, the richest man in London, specially rushed over from London. He came over to Anthony how can be compared, so also brought his wife and daughter over, of course, there is also hi
He chewed his gum and grunted softly, "Before I was asked to sell coffee, now I'm asked to sell cars,are you going to ask me to sell my body later?"Daphne said very lightly, "With your temper, you can still serve people?"Darren jumped up to serve one on the spot to show her.Daphne ignored him.Darren then snapped, "You say you're really meaningless! It's been a week and you're still thinking about that Griffin? I tell you that if you have tasted the flavor of a small tender grass like me, the package tube immediately put down that old man what is good, still do not know if it is okay!"Daphne was cold and indifferent: "Finish reading the information, I will take you to socialize tomorrow! You know how to play golf, right?"Darren wiggled his long legs.Daphne threw out a sentence, "If you don't know how to do it, go and learn it immediately!"Darren went limp: "Golf is a sport for old people, I'm so young!"***********The next day,Daphne took Darren to the golf course.The other p
They immediately changed restrooms.Layla smiled and said, "It's quite interesting, the firepower is quite fierce! But you're really bringing someone of his status around?"Daphne slowly washed her hands, "His father gave too much, injected 20 million dollars into my music room, I'll take it as bringing up his child!"Layla www envious.How come this thing of a rich man falling from the sky didn't fall on her head, having a little man to drive for herself, and making Nora happy, and also getting 20 million dollars, dreaming and waking up with a smile!As soon as Layla was envious, her stomach reacted.She lay on her back by the sink, dry heaving for a long time,Daphne rushed to give her a pat on the back but Daphne’s heart was a little suspicious of the shadow.Layla isn't pregnant,was she?Layla stood up straight and said very slowly, "It's just bad food."Her words did not completely reassure Daphne, and there was always a doubt.Just then, footsteps sounded outside, followed by a f
The day of Edgar’s wedding.Daphne looked at the invitation, a little out of breath.Time flies, a turn of the eye and half a year had passed, Edgar was getting married, Roscoe and Layla seems to get along well,everyone seemed to have a companion.Darren changed his suit and came in to see Daphne in a daze.He leaned over the side of his desk, took the invitation from her fingers and yelled, "Still thinking of old old?"Daphne was expressionless: "Remember who you are!""I know, I’m just a driver.”Darren looked at her, "Hey,can you go in there alone?If you had spent more money on me,I would have gone with you.”He was quite disgruntled when he said the latter.Daphne put the invitation away and said with a straight face, "It's fine if you don't want to go, wait for me in the car!"How can Darren be willing?He ran from London to Chicago,working as a driver in this small shitty company, just damn for the sake of disgusting surname Reyes, today was the good opportunity!*********The ca
"Owen,look at what mess Daphne is surrounded by, I've already said that her upbringing is too complicated, it's not suitable to go back to the Smith family at all, compared to Renee who is much simpler!"Laurel barked.Owen was a bit hesitant, "Daphne, isn't he not fit to be here?"Daphne gave a cool smile."Mr. Smith,I can't drive anymore, and you have a problem with hiring a driver?""Also, no matter if it’s complicated or simple, I can't climb up to your Smith family, so you guys should go back!"Darren shifted and stood beside her, "That's right, don't get in the way of our family meal!"Daphne shot a glance at him;who was family with him?However, Darren was quite fierce, putting him in Nora’s place to watch over the house was just right, the Smith family people come to disturb again also have a blocking protection.Thinking like this,Daphne looked at him much more smoothly!Owen’s face was pale.Daphne can't drive with her foot yet and can't be a pianist either?He went up and pl
He came closer to her, "My card was confiscated, 8,000 dollars you do not include accommodation,you’ll let me live on the street? With my appearance, how unsafe!"Daphne looked down to take care of something else.She said in a faint voice, "I don’t think there’s any problem with 8,000.”The man jumped up at once: "I can’t accept it.”Daphne pressed the intercom and asked her secretary to ask this gentleman to go out, it is really that her small temple can not accommodate this big Buddha, if she even let him work here, the entire female staff of the music center would not work.The secretary blushed, feeling so sorry for herself.Darren was quite angry: "I'm willing to drive for you but you need to increase the pay.”Just then, Nora came over with her lunchbox.She brought lunch to Daphne, and as soon as she arrived, she saw a big tall guy standing in the office, and he couldn't have looked better.He was so good-looking! Shiny all over.Nora was overjoyed!Darren heard Daphne call ou
She held her husband's hand, "Tomorrow you should perform well, more or less for Griffin to get good impression points, if you can't, you can bring Lucia there, I see Daphne likes Lucia very much,she can convince her.”Anthony frowned.Daphne was way older than Lucia.How much convincing could Lucia possibly do?**********Anthony was full of anticipation, thinking that Daphne was going to accept their family's hundreds of billions of dollars, but he didn't expect to be sued.Anthony politely sent the little girl away.Waiting for someone to go away.His old face darkened, "Get Griffin over here!"The secretary immediately went to do so and in less than half an hour, Griffin came over!In the president's room of Reyes Enterprise, the sound of porcelain breaking came from the room, accompanied by Anthony’s angry roar, "I told you to fight for her, I didn't tell you to deal with the O’Connell family! I have a close friendship with Gary O’Connell.His son’s company is on the verge of coll