"Okay," Zuko said."Oh, right. How is it in Cumulus City?" Cordelia asked.Zuko fell into silence for a moment before saying, "Dad has used his connection to shut out Delilah's family. It's hard for them to rise again.""Great job!" Cordelia gnashed her teeth. "She's too evil. She should suffer eternally!"Zuko chuckled. From what he remembered, although his parents had always been ruthless in everything they did, they would not go all the way. They always told him and Toph that they must give chances.However, they also said they shouldn't show mercy if the person had crossed the line!Just like Delilah—she should not be forgiven!Zuko continued. "As for Jodie, the trial was top priotrity due to dad's connections. She was sentenced to kidnapping and first-degree murder. Also, they found prohibited guns at her place. With her crimes added up, I'm sure she can't escape the death sentence."Cordelia nodded."Looks like dad is really mad this time." He chuckled. "You can tell how
Whitney walked cautiously to Maisie's room and coincidentally encountered Daniel, who had just exited."How is she?" she asked. Her eyes filled with concern, but there was nothing she could do.Daniel pulled her aside and whispered, "The doctor mentioned her depression came back." She was stunned. "What depression?""Well…" He hesitated, not wanting to revisit the past, but with Maisie deteriorating, he had to confront it."Got it." Whitney nodded, frowning. "I always thought there was more to you two. I thought she only dated you for your money. She's a loyal girl, just like her mom in a relationship!""I didn't protect her back then.""The past is the past. You can't turn back time." She sighed. "But no matter what you do now, give your best to help her through this!""I know."Whitney led Daniel to the study, retrieved a box from the drawer, and handed it to him. "You're my nephew, as close as a son to me. Now that you've found someone you want to spend your life with, I'l
Daniel had been strolling around the island with Maisie these days. She thought it would be the same this time but did not expect him to take her straight to the dock and get the butler to navigate the boat.Confusion flashed through her empty eyes.She looked around and saw a suitcase on the dock."Don't worry." Daniel chuckled and grabbed her shoulders. "I thought you might be bored living on the island for a while now. We'll stay somewhere else.""Where… are we going?"It was the first time she had spoken in these days.Daniel repressed the happiness in him and whispered, "You'll find out soon. I'm sure you'll love it."She leaned on his shoulder while indulging in the sea breeze. It was fresh and salty. A couple of seabirds surrounded the boat, chirping happily.The sunset far away was so beautiful it would make one forget to breathe.Maisie closed her eyes. She felt safe to be with him. No matter how high they flew, they would always land safely.-Daniel took her to th
They stood before the small grave for a long time. After returning home, Maisie slept soundly.Resolving emotional entanglements sometimes only took a second.Despite daily cleaning efforts, the house remained unchanged for years. However, Maisie took it upon herself to rearrange the entire place. She replaced the carpet with a vibrant-colored one, planted beautiful orchids in the courtyards, and wiped every decoration squeaky clean.Her smile returned. She understood the importance of living well for the people who loved her, like Daniel and their unborn daughter.-Delilah's case faced continual delays, sparking discussions and speculations. Some claimed that, despite the Ropers' faded glory, they likely still had connections.Others whispered that it was calm before the storm, hinting at potentially more significant challenges ahead.-A week later, Whitney and Lily held a joint press conference. In addition to introducing Maisie's new book, there was a more critical announc
"That's right. Judging by the dates, the draft existed first, while Delilah's work only came later. The outline is the same. Even the name is similar! Unless the draft is made up, Delilah will definitely be accused of plagiarism!""Jeez!" someone exclaimed, "I heard her case is about her abandoning Mr. Newhouses's biological daughter… And now she has committed plagiarism! What else do we not know about her?"The place soon fell into chaos. All the journalists wanted to fight for the first-hand news.Lily stepped forward to calm them down. The venue only regained its peace after a while."We have solid proof that Delilah committed plagiarism! She stopped writing more after releasing the last book of the Whirling Lights series. Many thought that she had exhausted her talent, but in reality, she only managed to steal nine drafts of Dancing Lights. She failed to steal the tenth book, which is the finale!"My student, Anya Campbell, was a talented writer, but Delilah killed her! She ev
"Calm down, Mr. Newhouse!"The crowd gasped as the officers hurried forward, guns drawn, attempting to restore order amid the chaos.Unexpectedly, a flicker of relief spread across Wilfred's face.Amidst the chaos, the distinct sound of a gun being loaded resonated, mirroring the clarity of his resolve to end Delilah's life.Suddenly, the officers formed a barrier in front of him."I have no intention of harming the innocent," he declared coldly. "Step aside. I'll accept the consequences after dealing with this ruthless woman!""Think it through, Mr. Newhouse!""I anticipated this day..." His voice strained. "Anya's unjust death… Even if it's for her, I must condemn this woman to hell!"Unexpectedly, a bright voice interjected, "If you're truly doing this for her, value your own life!"A pang gripped his heart, and he stood frozen in place.His mind was blank as though plunged into a void. He felt a gentle hand on his back and heard footsteps approaching from behind.Almost
Maisie took a deep breath and slowly placed her hands on Wilfred's arm, helping him up. It was hard to make up for lost time, but they could never go back in time. The only thing they could do was to look ahead."Please trust me. God won't let go of any vicious people," she said softly. "You kill her, and you'll die because of her. It's not worth it!""Maisie…""Go home." Her clear eyes were filled with energy. She smiled at him. "Your journey is long. I'll walk with you slowly, okay?"Shock flashed across his face, followed by tears dropping. He did not want to keep losing himself in front of his daughter, so he quickly wiped his tears away with his sleeve.Daniel arranged for people to drive the car over. Maisie helped Wilfred into the car, and they left.Before leaving, she instinctively turned her head to look. She saw Delilah in handcuffs, dumbfounded.At that moment, her resentment seemed to have subsided a little. She forgot who said that the biggest revenge was not endle
Time flew by.Persephone seemed to have it all—a world that appeared perfect to everyone around her. However, beneath the surface, her life was far from smooth sailing.Persephone was independent-minded from a young age. Her parents would be frequently summoned to the school due to her behavior since primary school.Despite their high social status, Zuko and Lina had to comply with the teachers' instructions. Persephone had received her share of lessons after returning home.Quick to learn, she cleverly avoided involving her parents when teachers wanted to meet them. Her support system extended beyond her biological parents to include Toph, Arya, Chris, and Lena. Occasionally, Cordelia, Zephyr, Linda, and Nicholas would join the mix.Persephone had even managed to enlist the presence of Daniel from Cumulus City with just a phone call.As a teenager, Persephone's thoughts took a more peculiar turn. Bursting with curiosity and a rebellious spirit, she defied her parents, especially