After returning to the city, within five minutes after Erin met up with Chandler, she informed him about what Ian had discovered regarding Gavin. Chandler wasn't particularly surprised upon hearing the news. He assured her that he would also have his people look into the matter.During this period, Gavin had been assisting Louis in his company, doing odd jobs like pouring coffee and delivering takeout. He didn't complain much as long as he didn't have to go to prison. Helping Louis eased his guilty conscience too.What Erin didn't know was that Chandler was able to negotiate with Louis to keep Gavin as a mere errand boy. The main reason behind this was that Chandler and Louis agreed to collaborate on a business project costing five billion dollars.Businessmen talked about business. Since the dead couldn't be revived, it was only practical to discuss money and deals. Besides, the twins who were killed in the accident weren't really Louis' biological children, so he didn't have much
Three days later at 3 pm, the first floor of the International Mall was packed with people. Erin was halfway through the book signing event for her comic.Chandler initially wanted to accompany her, but she refused, insisting that work should remain work and that they shouldn't show affection in public. He understood her principles and temperament, so he didn't insist to avoid making her unhappy. However, he'd assigned fifty special forces bodyguards to surround the signing table in a circle.Erin rested her cheek on her hand as she watched the fans being searched and scanned with electronic devices by the bodyguards. She felt somewhat guilty about subjecting them to such a tedious procedure. But when she thought about what Chandler said, she felt it was necessary. What if someone with malicious intent tried to attack her?After all, her father and brother had both been set up to commit serious crimes. The enemy was doing all these while remaining hidden, and it was difficult to exp
Since Noah apologized, and considering that he had a valid reason for his petty actions back then, Erin decided not to hold any more grudges after thinking about it. "It's okay. It's all water under the bridge now."Noah chuckled lightly. "So, have you forgiven me?"Erin glanced at him and didn't give him a definite answer.He smiled with a hint of disappointment. "Ah, it seems that you still haven't forgiven me."Erin looked ahead solemnly. "Mr. Hershberger, although you saved me in the parking lot just now, I've been very unhappy about the video incident. I still need some time to adjust. If I tell you that I have forgiven you, I'll be lying to you and myself."Her serious expression caused him to be a little stunned. There was a faint sense of admiration in his heart—she was indeed very honest."There's no hurry; take your time. After all, what I did last time was indeed quite hateful."Right then, Erin's phone rang, and it was Chandler calling, so she answered immediately.
Just as Erin stepped out of the elevator, she ran into Yvette. Yvette wore a fashionable knitted hat and had on a mask and sunglasses to avoid being recognized by the public. Her assistant, Flora, and a male bodyguard tagged along behind her.As Erin's younger sister, Yvette had the exact same face as the past Erin. Hence, Erin recognized her at first glance. She glared at Yvette coldly, unsure if her sister had just come from visiting their aunt or if she had come to see her boyfriend, Irving.Erin didn't even want to greet her. She'd just taken a few steps when Yvette turned around and caught up with her. She pulled her aside and said, "Erin, it's me!""I know it's you. What do you want?" Erin's voice was frigid, and she had no intention of having a conversation with Yvette.A hint of surprise flashed in Yvette's eyes. She guessed what it was about and spoke up again, "Erin, come to Irving's office. I have something to say to you.""I don't have time to do that. I'm in a hurry
After visiting Quentin in the hospital, Chandler and Erin left together. She could still remember the furious and gloomy expression on his face when he held her hand as they left.Quentin was really going to marry Evelyn.The announcement was made in Quentin's hospital room right in front of Clifford, Elina, Chandler, and Erin. It was clear that Quentin and Evelyn had already discussed it beforehand. Since everyone was there earlier, they took the opportunity to announce it.From the time Quentin made the announcement till now, Chandler hadn't said a single word even after they got into the car and drove off. He didn't drive fast, and his emotions seemed relatively stable, but the storm brewing behind his face made Erin feel uneasy. She didn't dare to comfort him and didn't know what to say.Under normal circumstances, it should be a happy occasion for one's biological parents to reunite and remarry each other. However, the timing of this marriage was disastrous.Evelyn had just r
The female janitor pushed the janitor's cart over to a large garbage truck in the underground parking lot. Two men got out of the truck and lifted the blue garbage bin with Erin in it onto the truck.Calla and Candra were sitting in a car, thinking that Erin was meeting Matthew at that moment. Erin had an appointment with Matthew to discuss the creation of a new script, but in reality, Matthew was just using that as an excuse to meet her. He'd endured not seeing her for so many days, but in the end, he couldn't bear it any longer.Half an hour later, Matthew waited longingly in his office, but Erin never showed up. He'd just called Erin when she entered the underground parking lot of the Starlight Media building earlier. It had been so long since then, and Erin was still nowhere to be seen. Matthew grew anxious and went downstairs with a male secretary to personally welcome her.Matthew asked the receptionist whether she'd seen Erin and was told that she'd gone into the restroom and
Dana laughed hard upon hearing that. She even started tearing up from the intense laughter."Ha! How dare you jeer at me when you're completely at someone else's mercy!"Devoid of any expression, Erin queried, "Did you kidnap me as revenge? I was the one who reported to the police and got you arrested, after all.""That's right. It's all for revenge. Did you know that I'd come to terms with all the past grievances during my second year in prison? I'd planned to start anew after I regained my freedom—" At this point, Dana's gaze suddenly turned sharp as she stared daggers at Erin as if she wanted to pierce holes into Erin's body.With a grimace on her lips, she growled, "But you! You pushed me onto a path of no return!"Erin could only respond with an immensely confused expression. Seeing that, Dana sneered. "Are you trying to act innocent now? Ha! Save it! I know it was you. Who are you trying to fool with that look? You disgust me, Erin Lane!""Tell me, Dana. What did I do to yo
As soon as Dana mentioned what she wanted them to do, Irene looked at Caleb. Her dissatisfaction and jealousy were clearly exposed in her eyes. "Honey, don't kiss her! I'm fine. It's just a few slaps—""So, you won't do it? Continue with the slapping!" Dana's words had barely left her mouth when Irene was slapped again. Both her cheeks were already red from the repeated slaps she endured.Caleb roared angrily, "Stop it!"He turned around with a determined expression as he looked at Erin. Erin instinctively stepped back. "Caleb, don't come any closer.""Erin, I'm sorry!" As he said that, he pressed her arms against the metal wall.His urgent kiss landed on her cheek, and Erin tried to reason with him. "Caleb, you don't have to do this. I know—"Ignoring her pleas, Caleb kissed her passionately. Irene watched as her husband kissed another woman—the woman he'd once been so fond of. Her heart shattered into pieces.The happiest person in the room was undoubtedly Dana, who gleefully