An hour rolled by, and the four of them were practically bursting from the feast.Yet, the night was far from over. They decided to switch the scene and continue their merry-making, this time in the game room on the third floor."Erin, sending Liam off to his grandparents' place was a smart move. Imagine if he caught us here, drowning in alcohol. That wouldn't have left a great impression on the kid …" Jill remarked."True," Tina agreed. "Liam's turning into a spitting image of his dad. That charming face of his is going to break hearts when he grows up. I wonder how many ladies will fall for him ..."Tina sighed dramatically and lifted her glass once more. Erin, quick on her feet, intercepted her movements."Are you planning to take a sip every time you talk? Save the buzz for later. We're gearing up for Truth or Dare. If you can't handle the game or the drinks, you're going to ruin the vibe!" Erin exclaimed.Tina brushed off Erin's hand. "Come on, Erin, don't underestimate my d
As they were about to dive back into their game, Trent rapped on the door."Come in!" Erin called out.Trent hastily swung the door open. "Mrs. Frost, the bodyguard just told me some guy named Bruno Quill got himself hurt, and his car's right outside the villa ..."Erin sprang to her feet. "I'll be right there!"Jill was about to follow Erin to find out what was happening, but Tina grabbed her hand and advised, "Jill, let's stick around here. Erin's dealing with something, and we shouldn't bother her.""Tina's right. Let's stay here for a bit," Holly suggested.…15 minutes later, Bruno was brought into the villa's operating room on a stretcher by the bodyguards.The room had originally been set up by Alan for this kind of emergency.However, Erin thought about seeking out a different doctor as Alan was not in the best of health.Novalie, who had come along with Bruno, said, "Erin, you don't have to make any calls. Your medical setup here looks pretty thorough. I can patch up
Three hours later, Erin entered Bruno's room.He acted like he had just woken up.Holly, Jill, and Tina were already gone. Calla had given them a ride home.Even though the night didn't turn out to be a wild night, everyone was overjoyed because Alan had finally received the anti-cancer drugs.Erin grinned at Bruno. "Novalie's catching some sleep in the next room.""Thank you, Mrs. Frost. And sorry for the trouble," Bruno apologized."Mr. Quill, you went through the trouble of looking for Alan's medicine, and now you're apologizing. It's making me feel embarrassed. Just take it easy and recover at our place. I'll be cooking up the meals every day to help you heal up faster.""Thank you, Mrs. Frost ..."Bruno weakly expressed his gratitude after receiving the response he had been longing for.Erin came up to him with sincerity."Mr. Quill, we're truly grateful for the effort you put into developing the medicine for us. I know it's for Alan, but I'm aware you went the extra mil
Erin spent about 15 minutes fixing up his wound. She made sure the bleeding had stopped before putting on a fresh bandage.Bruno shot her a surprised look. "You've got some skills with bandages, too."Erin neatly rolled up the remainder of the bandages."I used to tag along to a few surgeries before Alan got sick. Chandler found out I was diving into some medical books on my own. So, he told Alan, who later gave me some basic lessons."I could've handled your wound last night, but I wasn't sure how serious it was, so I was on the lookout for a doctor. Luckily, Novalie knows her way around injuries, too."She tucked the rolled bandages back into the first aid kit and packed it away."Looks like I'm in luck. Even if Novalie wasn't around, you could have patched me up in no time," Bruno remarked."Just promise not to judge my bandaging skills too harshly." She flashed a smile as she looked up at him.Sunlight flooded into the room, casting a warm glow on her face.Bruno sensed th
Chandler had been absent from work for two consecutive days because he was looking after Bruno.Kyle had delivered the files to the villa for him to sign. Bruno insisted on not accepting care from strangers, so Erin and Chandler were taking care of him themselves.A few days later, Bruno requested Chandler's assistance with his bath, leaving Erin with mixed feelings when she heard about it. Chandler sought her opinion in the study room.Her expression turned a bit stiff as she responded, "Aren't you both grown men? Helping him with a bath shouldn't be a big deal. Go ahead."Chandler sat beside her and asked, "Are you not happy about it?"She sighed and replied, "I'm not, but what choice do we have with Bruno? He prefers having both of us looking after him, so we'll have to bear with it. We can't expect Alan, who's already sick, to take care of him, right?"Their indulgence of Bruno's whims stemmed from a debt of gratitude. Chandler felt guilty every time he thought about the fact
Bruno wanted to leave while still injured, but Chandler couldn't allow it. If word got out, it could create the perception that they were mistreating Bruno.In the living room, Bruno wore a cold expression as Chandler attempted to persuade him. "Bruno, your injury hasn't fully healed yet. You can't just leave like this."Erin stood on the second-floor corridor, her gaze fixed on the two men downstairs. Her expression was a mix of emotions.Taylor and Calix, who had followed Erin, also observed the scene unfolding below.Taylor had a stern face as he said, "Erin, do you now believe what I mentioned earlier? He's certainly your love rival!"Erin was taken aback by Taylor's blunt words. She choked up and asked, "Taylor, do you possess some sort of supernatural ability? Could you really tell at first sight?""Erin, sometimes a man's intuition can be as sharp as a woman's," Calix interjected with a light chuckle. Erin shot him a glare and said, "You seem to be enjoying this, huh?"
For three consecutive days, Taylor and Calix remained at the villa, supporting Chandler and Erin. With them around, Chandler felt less burdened and could concentrate more on his work at the company.Erin diligently pursued her investigation of Brad using her hacking skills while managing household chores and even cooking.Taylor and Calix's assistance in delivering food to Bruno significantly diminished her emotional tension.Taylor and Calix made an earnest attempt to initiate conversations with Bruno, even if the small talk felt somewhat awkward. They intended to create an atmosphere that subtly encouraged him to consider leaving.After enduring three days of this orchestrated discomfort, Bruno decided to leave on the fourth day. He donned the special edition Victorian suit gifted by Chandler.Before his departure, Bruno was polite and expressed his gratitude to Erin. Seeing that he was determined to leave, Erin didn't try to stop him but promised that if he ever needed help, th
On the following day at 3:00 pm, Erin made a turn at an intersection close to an overpass.Seated in the passenger seat, Jill inquired, "Erin, why aren't we following them?"Erin explained, "Brad is taking my mom to Maple Villa. I was supposed to have dinner with her, but she's too busy. Since Brad is taking my mom to the villa, there may not be much to investigate. His public display is just for show."Jill nodded and asked, "So, what's our plan now?"Erin glanced at Jill. "Are you hungry? We could grab a bite."Jill's face lit up. "How about Caleb's lamb kebab restaurant?"Erin made a face. "Skip Caleb's. He's been ranting on WhatsApp about Irene's constant apologies. Seems she's trying to reconcile."Jill reacted with shock and a touch of disdain, expressing, "Seriously? Is she completely out of her mind? She poisoned Caleb once before! "Who would even consider reconciling with someone like that? Irene's mental stability has always been a bit shaky. Now that her brother is
Erin chuckled lightly as she said, "Enny would have married and fallen in love with another man sooner or later. "If that man is Paulo, I would be more than willing. Enny will be very happy in her life, and I'm at ease entrusting her to Paulo. And with Paulo being so wealthy, I don't have to worry about anyone coveting Enny's status or her family's power.""You make a good point!" Jill agreed."Jill, if your wedding with Ryder happens around the same time as Enny's, I'm afraid I won't have the energy to help you," Erin said worriedly."No worries, I don't want a wedding ceremony. Ryder and I just need to register our marriage. We've been living together for ten years anyway," Jill said.Erin nodded. "Yeah, that's fine. Weddings are quite tiring anyway, whether you have one or not."After chatting for a while, Jill heard Ryder's footsteps and said quickly, "Let's talk next time. He's coming in." …At 10:00 pm that day, Erin visited Chandler's office at his company.However, h
Ryder turned around with skepticism etched across his face. "What could possibly be wrong? Look at how anxious you are."As she leaned against the doorway, Jill held her phone aloft. There was a challenging glint in her eyes. "If you can remain that calm after hearing this news, I'll play your game with you later.""Really?" Ryder raised an eyebrow, his tone filled with."Forget it if you don't trust me." She pretended to turn away.In a swift motion, Ryder closed the distance between them."I believe you. Now, tell me," Ryder said."Enny and Paulo have settled things," Jill announced with a smirk playing on her lips."Damn! Who told you?" Ryder's curiosity peaked.Jill waved her phone triumphantly. "This is exclusive insider information! Erin personally sent a WhatsApp message, see for yourself!"Ryder snatched the phone, his eyes scanning the message rapidly.The message read, "Enny was two months pregnant with Paulo's child, and the couple had visited Paulo's parents. Whil
Cyril looked at Paulo's departing figure and sighed. "Master is so good-looking. That's why Ms. Frost has been chasing him for so many years… Actually, Master and Ms. Frost really are a perfect match!"Only after Paulo's figure disappeared into the forest did Cyril turn around silently.He was suddenly startled. "Ms. Frost…""Why so guilty? I'm not some demoness who preys on monks!" Enny exclaimed.Cyril laughed. "Ms. Frost, you're really humorous…""I'm asking you, where is your master?" Enny demanded.Cyril hesitated and said, "I don't know where Master is."Enny called his bluff. "Liar!""I really don't know," insisted Cyril."Cyril, your master is going through the most difficult time of his life. As his capable assistant and disciple, you must help him!" insisted Enny.Enny's serious expression made Cyril ask curiously, "What trouble has Master encountered?""Well, he wants to be with me, but he's too embarrassed to ask. What should I do?" she asked."Does Master reall
Many years later, on the day Enny got her ID card, she drove to Skycloud Mountain overnight.There was a temple on the top of Skycloud Mountain, and she was going to see someone there.By the time she struggled to the mountaintop, it was already 6:00 am the next day.Enny was dressed in black. She wore white hiking shoes with a duck tongue hat and her hair casually tied in a ponytail.Her beautiful, bare face had been a stumbling block on her path to growth.Every year, the number of men she rejected could fill several trucks.That was just among those who had the chance to approach her, while those who didn't could only watch from afar.Enny looked straight ahead, wiping the sweat that had trickled down her cheek.She took a deep breath and walked into the small, secluded temple that was cut off from the world.She finally arrived just in time on the day the new chief abbot took office. In fact, she was there to prevent the new abbot from entering the monastic life!Driven b
Erin had planned to visit Matthew's "Thinkerin City" to buy a violin and visit him.But Matthew's shop was closed, so after waiting for half an hour with Enny, she went to another store to buy one.However, she happened to meet him on the street now.Matthew slowly pushed the wheelchair toward her.He was dressed very casually. He wore a plaid shirt with short sleeves, jeans, and branded sneakers.His simple style was a far cry from his rock star days.He looked somewhat thinner, his smile faint. "Erin, did you and Enny come to buy an instrument?""Yes, we bought Enny a violin. We actually wanted to visit your store." Erin's gaze drifted to Claire, who sat in the wheelchair.Matthew responded, "Sorry, I had to take Claire to get some medicine."Although Claire had been tragically affected by Matthew's obsessive fans years ago, she survived. However, she was left mentally incapacitated and was sometimes lucid for only a few hours.Matthew was loyal, taking it upon himself to c
Chandler's appearance wasn't anything mysterious or an extraordinary entrance.It was filled with the usual beauty and romance of a typical wedding.After reaching Erin, he knelt on one knee with a face full of happiness, opened the ring box with both hands and looked up at her.He asked, "Erin, will you marry me again?"Erin's heart was filled with joy as she asked jokingly, "If I refuse, will you force me into a wedding dress and marry you?"He replied firmly, "Yes!""Since I have no choice, I suppose I must agree," she said with a smile. Erin extended her hand for Chandler to slide the engagement ring onto her finger."You will be Mrs. Frost for the rest of your life! Don't even think about escaping!" Chandler exclaimed."Ah, I won't run. I am willing to be a happy prisoner," Erin said self-deprecatingly.Ryder rolled his eyes, his expression full of sourness.Kylan caught his expression and patted his shoulder without saying a word.As Erin put on the ring, everyone pres
Five minutes later, the doorbell rang again as Enny started doing Erin's makeup."I'll get it, Mom. You stay seated, okay?" Enny said."Fine, Mommy won't move." Erin winked at her. Seconds later, Enny shouted, "Godfather!""Enny! You look so beautiful!" The joy in the man's voice was palpable.Erin stood up and walked to the living room, knowing Sean had arrived.By then, Sean and another man had already entered.They closed the door behind them."Erin, I've brought a makeup artist for you," Sean said with a slight smile.The man beside him bowed politely to her. "Hello, Ms. Lane!""Maya, your male disguise is a total failure. You just slapped on some rough makeup without even wearing a realistic mask. You don't look like a man at all," Erin teased with a laugh.Maya couldn't help but laugh. "Mr. Frost's security measures are too strict. If I had worn a stranger's male mask, I wouldn't have been allowed in, and I would have been detained.""Why go through all the trouble o
Meanwhile, Erin had just gone to open the door of her hotel room.To her surprise, the person at the door was Roman."Rom! It's really you!" Erin exclaimed with joy. Dressed in a tailored white suit, Roman held a bouquet and joked, "Do you need to check my face to make sure I'm not wearing a mask?""Haha! I know it's you! Come in and let's talk. Thank you for the flowers!" Erin took the bouquet he offered and invited him inside.A minute later, Roman was sitting on the couch.He looked out to the underwater world from the floor-to-ceiling windows and remarked, "Enny and Eddie must really love this room.""Yes, the kids could watch it all night. Chandler specifically chose this type of room for the children," Erin explained.As Erin placed the fresh flowers in a vase, Roman inquired, "Where's Chandler?"Erin replied, "You should know what he's busy with, right?"Roman's gaze turned indecipherable, his tone probing as he asked, "You already know?"Erin laughed. "Yes. Did it d
Jill naturally denied it when she heard the question. "We didn't expose anything! Erin just happened to see us. What could we do? Pretend we don't know her? That's not realistic at all!""Did you really say nothing?" Ryder asked doubtfully.Calix was also skeptical as he questioned, "Erin is so sharp, and both of your acting skills are so poor. She must have figured it out."Tina exclaimed defensively, "We really didn't say anything! You two are so annoying! I'm dying of thirst here! Jill, hurry up and open the door. We can talk inside.""Yeah, I'm thirsty too," Jill echoed. She took out her room card, swiped it, and opened the door.The two women were about to close the door when Ryder stopped it with his hand. He asked, "What are you doing, not letting us in?""What are you coming in for? Don't you have your own room? Go away, we're going to take a nap!" Jill said grumpily."Taking a nap at this hour? Are you two pigs? The rehearsal is about to start," Ryder pointed out."W