Two hours later, Erin sat on the deck of the yacht, dangling her legs outside while holding an ice cream. She looked at Chandler, who was not far away, and thought, "Damn, he sure has a great body…"Erin remembered a psychologist once said that people with great bodies were usually very self-disciplined and had excellent self-control. "I guess Chandler is someone who has remarkable self-restraint!" she thought."Erin, come help me reel in the fish."With his back to her, Chandler was slowly reeling in the fish with his fishing rod. Hearing that he had caught a fish, she felt a surge of admiration for him and hastily got up to go over. When she saw the lively fish jumping out of the water, she exclaimed in amazement, "I didn't know you're so good at fishing!"Chandler glanced at her and said casually, "I'm good at many things." He saw her staring at the sardine and said discontentedly, "Give me your ice cream. Take the fish off the hook and put it into the bucket." Erin look
"Yes! At least from what I know about Mr. Frost. My father is the butler of the Frost family, and he was the one who told me all these." From what Kyle had said, Erin realized that Chandler had choked her because of his trauma. She understood childhood trauma could greatly impact a person's life. Suddenly, she felt a surge of sympathy for Chandler and even felt bad for him. "Thanks for telling me," she said. Kyle smiled. "You're welcome. Honestly speaking, Mr. Frost has treated you rather differently. You're the first woman who has ever stayed with him for so long." Erin, however, didn't enjoy hearing that and chuckled in derision. "Are you going to tell me that I should feel honored and be grateful to him?"Kyle immediately explained, "You got me wrong. All I'm saying is that Mr. Frost has never been in love before. He doesn't…""Mr. Morn, you're overthinking it! My relationship with him has nothing to do with love. He doesn't even know how to respect a person, let alone to
Erin's face changed as soon as she saw the box in Chandler's hands. She asked, "Since you already know, why do you still want me to look for it?" She was now certain that he had most definitely seen her at that time.Chandler watched her closely, recalling what Kyle had said to him before. He walked to her side and took her hand, leading her back into the bedroom. When they had both returned to the bedroom, he held her in his lap. Erin didn't resist. She knew that the more she resisted, the more interested he became in her. Chandler told her calmly, "Erin Lane, don't keep making those stupid mistakes on purpose. I'll let you go after three months." She looked at him. At that moment in time, his eyes didn't seem as cold as it usually was, but there was a certain darkness and mysteriousness within them that she didn't understand. Erin asked calmly, "Why me?"His gaze lowered as he seemingly contemplated her words. After a while, he replied, "Maybe your constant resistance to my p
After Chandler was done with his phone call, he and Erin rushed back to the hotel as quickly as they could. Kyle had already sent someone to pack their luggage in advance.Once everything was set, Chandler and Erin boarded a private plane home. During the entire flight back, Chandler's face was tense and cold. He barely spoke a word to Erin. She only learned about Claire's plight through Kyle. …Upon their arrival, Chandler rushed to Liberty General Hospital as soon as possible. Naturally, Erin did not go with him and returned to the villa instead. For some reason, her heart felt empty. She even contemplated going along with Chandler to visit Claire, but he didn't make such a request, and she couldn't make herself bring it up. Moreover, her current identity and relationship with Chandler made it even more awkward for her to tag along. After taking a shower, Erin sat in a daze. She thought about calling her family. Previously, she had activated the function on her phone that ena
Matthew's eyes were slightly teary as well. He sighed, "If it hadn't been for your support all those years ago, I never would have been able to become who I am today." Erin wiped her tears away. "You're too humble! Someone with the kind of talent you have will shine no matter where they are." Together, they walked to the seats. Erin was equally as emotional as she spoke again. "I never thought we would have the chance to meet again. Ten years really passed in the blink of an eye." Speaking of time, Matthew's gaze lowered. "All those years ago, my father had never really supported my interest and pursuits in music. He'd always controlled my finances strictly. My only source of income was the money I saved from secretly selling scrap iron. When I heard that someone else was vying for the electric guitar I so desperately wanted, the guitar I now hold in my hands, thanks to you, I immediately rushed to bargain with the store manager. If it hadn't been for you back then, I'm afraid th
Erin had not gotten a chance to explain everything to Chandler before Matthew's gaze fell upon her. Earlier, he had been too preoccupied with trying to avoid Chandler and had overlooked her. After all, his concert was swiftly approaching. He absolutely could not have any injuries on his face! That was his responsibility as a celebrity to the public. Now that he caught sight of the woman he loved on the ground, a twinge of pain shot through his chest. Matthew immediately walked over and got down on one knee. Nervously, he asked, "Erin, are you okay? Are you hurt?" "I'm fine…" Erin's heart was cold. Even if Chandler hadn't used his full force when he pushed her just now, it was enough to hurt her. It was only when Matthew had helped her up that she realized the scrape on her knee. "Don't say you're fine. Look, your knee is injured! I'll take you to the hospital straight away." Matthew exclaimed as he attempted to lift her up. Before he could, however, Chandler had already rus
Two days later, at 3 pm, Kyle entered the president's office with a stack of documents. Chandler was working on some files when Kyle placed the documents on his desk and said, "Mr. Frost, these are the materials you requested regarding Miss Kane." "Alright, I'll take a look at them later." Kyle eyed the documents on the desk. "Mr. Frost, the receptionist just informed me that Miss Kane came to see Miss Lane earlier," he reminded. Chandler looked up at Kyle, iciness spreading in his dark irises. "She was here to meet Erin?" "Yes," Kyle confirmed. Chandler pondered for a moment and asked, "But why?" Kyle replied, "The picture featuring Mr. Burgess and Miss Lane in Strata Arena was posted on the Internet and spread around by many. Perhaps Miss Kane was here to talk to Miss Lane about that." "Where's Erin?" Chandler asked. "Miss Lane went to deliver some documents to Mr. Cross earlier. The receptionist said Miss Kane would be waiting for Miss Lane in the lobby," Kyle report
Deep down, Erin had guessed that Chandler would surely favor Claire over herself. She just didn't expect him to make her apologize without any other justification! "Why should I apologize? I didn't do anything wrong! She faked her fall. Just because you have a crush on her doesn't mean I have to apologize for something I didn't even do!" Erin was filled with anger, and she spoke her mind directly without thinking any further. Chandler's dark eyes narrowed, and he gritted his teeth. "Erin Lane! Do you even know what you're talking about?" Erin swept her gaze coldly over them, gritting her teeth as she said, "Haven't you heard what I said? You like Claire. Are you so much of a coward that you don't even have the guts to admit it? Do whatever you want. Play your game. I don't fucking care. It's your fucking business, and I want no part in it!" Having said that, she turned and left without sparing them another glance. From a distance, the other employees watched the scene unfold
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