Isabel wore a red pinafore, a red sun hat, and a small white bag slung over her shoulder. She looked cute and pretty.After Sylvia and Odell came down with Flint, they both walked over.Isabel was bouncing with excitement while Liam remained calm like a little adult.Sylvia stroked their little heads as she spoke to Aunt Tonya and Sebastian. Then, she took the kids out with Odell.The black MPV drove off in the direction of the suburbs.They were going to a very popular amusement park that was very suitable for families to visit.Isabel and Liam sat in the front row. The little girl was excited to play and looked out the window from time to time.Sylvia and Odell sat behind them with Flint. Not long after, Sylvia heard her phone ring.She took her phone out and saw that she had received a message from Simon. "Sylvia, are you free these days? Christopher hasn't seen you in a long time and wants to meet with you. We would also like to talk to you about the art competition."Sylv
Just before she got out of the car, Sylvia spotted Simon and a middle-aged man with a slightly plump face walking toward her from the door of the restaurant.The man was smiling at her affectionately. She figured that he had to be Christopher Dendro.Sylvia also smiled and walked toward them.When she got closer, Christopher asked, "Sylvia, I heard from Simon that you have amnesia. Do you remember us now?"She pursed her lips.Seemingly receiving the answer from her face, Christopher smiled. "Forget it. It's fine if you don't remember us. We'll just get reacquainted again."Sylvia smiled. "Sure."Simon said, "Let’s not just stand here. Let's talk inside."She walked into the restaurant with them.It was a restaurant selling authentic local cuisine.They had booked a private room upstairs. It had a nice environment and was very quiet.Christopher was very easy-going, whereas Simon seemed quite reserved although he was very easy to talk to.Although Sylvia did not remember th
Christopher laughed. "I'm using my decades of experience to vouch for you as a judge. I'd be ruining my own credibility by fooling you."Simon looked at her seriously. "You know that I wouldn't lie to my friends."Sylvia pursed her lips.Christopher and Simon sat back down, obviously looking more relaxed than before.Christopher said, "Sylvia, to be honest, before I saw these pictures, I couldn't guarantee that you could paint something that would satisfy them. However, now, I can be sure that as long as you maintain the standard of these paintings on the day of the competition, you'll definitely be able to convince all those people who doubt you."Simon followed up by saying, "I agree with the president's words."Sylvia pursed her lips silently.She did not feel that her current level was bad. She just felt that it was not good enough.Christopher glanced at Simon.Simon thought for a few seconds and said, "There's still half a month before the art competition starts. Think a
Click.The seatbelt in front of him popped open, and his upper body suddenly leaned towards her. His handsome face came closer to her eyes.Sylvia's breath hitched. "W-What?"Odell cupped her chin and said in a low voice, "Where did all that arrogance go? Did you lose your nerve?"Sylvia was speechless. 'I wasn't being arrogant! I only asked if you would dare not to support me.'"Why aren't you saying anything?" He lowered his head again, his thin lips almost brushing against hers.Sylvia's body tingled, but she glared at him. "Odell, are you trying to pick a fight?"He curled his lips. "Yeah, I am."She blushed and punched him. "Shut up and drive."Seeing her look so timid and charming, Odell chuckled and lowered his head to kiss her on the lips. "Okay."Then, he sat back in his seat.He fastened his seatbelt, placed his slender hands on the steering wheel, and quickly drove the car into traffic. Sylvia secretly looked at him as she blushed.She thought, ‘What was wrong
John was clearly planning on marrying Shannon just to anger Sherry!The more she thought about it, the angrier Sylvia became. At the same time, she was anxious. "Odell, I have to go to Glanchester to look for Sherry."Odell softened his voice and patiently said, "I've already informed the people at John's place to pay more attention to Sherry. Don't worry. Didn't you give her a phone? Contact her first and ask for information. Just let me know if she needs any help."Sylvia sighed in relief at his words. "Okay, I'll contact her now."As long as Sherry was fine, nothing else mattered.After hanging up the phone, she called Sherry.The line rang several times before it was cut off.Sylvia was just about to send her a message when a message came through. "Syl, I can't answer the phone right now. Why are you looking for me?"The tone of the message seemed to be quite calm.Sylvia asked, "I heard that John is getting married. Is it true?"The screen stayed silent for two minutes b
"Yeah, it's complicated, so it would take a long time to explain. I'll tell you later slowly." Sylvia did not remember either. It was Aunt Tonya who had told her everything."Oh, I see." Madam Carter did not ask any more questions. Her eyes went back to Flint, and she asked curiously, "Who is this cute little baby?"Probably having heard the word "cute", Flint opened his mouth and happily crawled toward the old woman.Sylvia quickly lifted him into her arms.Madam Carter had just woken up, and her body was weak, so she could not be crushed by him.Sylvia said to Madam Carter, "Grandma, his name is Flint. He's the son to me and Odell, and Isabel and Liam's little brother. He's your little great-grandson."Hearing that it was her great-grandson, Madam Carter immediately grinned. "My little great-grandson is already so big. Come, let me carry him."She stretched out her arms toward Flint.Flint also stretched his fat little arms toward her, babbling, "Nana, nana..."Madam Carter
Odell walked to the bedside and replied, "Yes, Grandma. I'm back."Madam Carter said, "Please sit. Syl, you come and sit too. Tell those who are outside to bring chairs over and sit down. Tell me what happened in the two years while I was asleep."Odell led Sylvia over to sit on the edge of the bed.Aunt Tonya and Sebastian also came in and sat down.Not long after, Odell's dark eyes looked at Sylvia.Sylvia froze.'What are you looking at me for? I still don't have my memories of the past six years. How am I supposed to tell Grandma about what happened two years ago?'The air was quiet for a few seconds before Aunt Tonya and Sebastian laughed.Aunt Tonya said, "Madam, a lot of things happened in the past two years while you were asleep."Sebastian agreed. "Yes."Madam Carter asked, "What happened?"Aunt Tonya started from the time Madam Carter was pushed down by Melanie.She talked about how Tara had told Melanie to push Madam Carter and frame it on Sylvia. She told how Od
Probably because she had only just woken up, Madam Carter was tired after listening to what they said had happened in the past two years, and she went straight to sleep.Sylvia quickly held on to Flint, who was trying to crawl onto Madam Carter, and said to Isabel and Liam, "Great-grandma is tired. You guys go back to your room and do your homework first."Isabel hummed in reply and obediently went out with Liam.Besides the maids who usually took care of Madam Carter, Sebastian and Aunt Tonya also turned around and left the room.Sylvia looked at the old lady who was sleeping again on the bed and frowned uneasily.At this time, Odell stroked her head and said softly, "Don't worry, take Flint out to rest for a while. The doctor will be here soon. I'll stay and watch over Grandma." Madam Carter had just fallen asleep, so it was not appropriate for too many people to be left in the room. Little Flint was making a lot of noise as well."Okay." Sylvia carried Flint out.The doctor
She was her usual self in every aspect. She put her heart into her job and never started trouble so long as nobody tried to start trouble with her. The crew cycled through their locations during their shoot. The constant travel made her skin break out slightly, but there were no other concerns otherwise. The shoot progressed very smoothly and within three months, they managed to wrap up everything at the mountainous region previously mentioned. It was nearly evening when they wrapped up the shoot. Holding a bouquet in hand, she took a group picture with the crew and celebrated with everyone. After that, she planned to hitch a ride with another crew member and leave for home. To their demise, some men in uniform who claimed to be the road maintenance technicians showed up to break the bad news to them. They mentioned that they had to repair some of the roads urgently and so the way home was temporarily obstructed. The director took his phone and called the city hotline fo
He remembered his first meeting with Isabel. She was sitting all by herself on the floor, in the middle of nowhere. Her vulnerable expression only made her more endearing. So, he managed to get her to go to his place and installed her in his home. He fell for her and paid careful attention to all her needs. It did not take long before Isabel caught feelings for him as well. The two of them got together in no time. Their days were plain and ordinary, but also very fulfilling, that was until he met Clarice. With the help of his father, his power struggle with Roland had reached a tipping point. It was at that opportune moment when Clarice’s father saw something in Roland and planned to wed his daughter Clarice to him to join up their families, which was a cause for alarm for Decker. He stressed over it for an entire night before approaching Clarice himself the very next day. Clarice quickly caught feelings for him as well. Furthermore, Roland had been foolish enough to reject
Decker was smiling quite earnestly at Isabel. Isabel threw a deeply suspicious look at him, then she glanced at the stack of documents laid out on top of the table in front of her. “Transferal of Shares.” She was dumbfounded. "I've gone through the contract, it’s safe to sign so go ahead.” Roland picked up a pen and handed it to her. "Roland, I..." "Sign it first, I’ll explain when we get home.” Isabel frowned and tried to protest. "I—" "Don't make me have to beg." Isabel did not know how to respond. Fine. She briefly scanned through the contract. The contract stated Decker’s agreement to transfer the remaining forty percent of his shares in Rockwell Corporation to her. Roland must have talked to the shareholders of Rockwell Corporation about this as well. They all regarded Isabel with polite smiles. Isabel had flipped through the final page of the document. She signed her name on one of the marked-out sections. She proceeded to sign all thr
They ended the call shortly after that. Isabel glanced at Martha and was hesitating if she should break the news right away. Martha seemed to have sensed her staring and suddenly turned to her with a flash of concern. "Isabel, what's wrong?" Isabel took a deep breath and broke the news. "Auntie, Master Rockwell just passed away." Martha's eyes widened. After a lengthy silence that lasted more than ten seconds, she started to break out in tears. She covered her face with her hands and expressed amid bouts of tears mixed with laughter, “Wonderful! About time! I hope he enjoys life in the underworld. God knows that someone like him will never deserve a spot in heaven!” Isabel did not know whether she should celebrate with Martha or console her. Soon, Martha began to collect herself. She briefly wiped away her tears and joyfully took Isabel's hand. "Isabel, let’s go shopping! I’m in such a good mood today, I’m going to go on a shopping spree!” "Okay. But Roland w
Isabel held onto Roland's hand firmly during the entire drive home after leaving the hospital. It was because Roland’s hands were cold and rigid. Isabel sat with him and tirelessly rubbed his hand to keep them warm. After one hand was warm, she would shift her attention to the other. By the time she managed to warm the other hand, the original hand would turn cold again. She decided it was easier to take both of his hands and caress them with the warmth of her palms. Roland looked at her with a gentle glow deep within his eyes. “Thank you, Isabel,” he said softly. Thank you for loving him, and for sticking by his side all this time despite circumstances. Isabel smiled. “I’m just warming your hands, it's no big deal. Still, you’re welcome." Roland smiled faintly and left it at that. Soon, his hands began to warm up off of the heat of Isabel’s palms. When Isabel felt that his hands were no longer freezing, she prepared to pull her hand away. That was when
Decker looked nothing like his usual self. The pompous, arrogant man who held himself far above others and who expected everyone around him to kiss up to him because he was superior to them all. It was as if he had been plunged not only to Earth but a pile of swamp. He had completely lost his usual grace. Isabel said crossly, "Decker, have you gone mental? Is everything going on too much for you?” “Yeah, could you help me?” he said with a coy smile, “Just one hug should be enough to take care of it all.” Isabel rolled her eyes. Without warning, he suddenly braced himself and lunged right at Isabel, stepping past Brandon who was caught off guard by this sudden attack. Isabel barely had time to react. Just when it seemed like his hand was about to graze Isabel, a long pair of arms seized Isabel from behind and jerked her backward. It was swiftly followed by a long, muscular leg shooting outward right next to Isabel. Thump! Decker was kicked to the ground.
"How did you and Roland meet?" Decker suddenly asked. Isabel turned away, fully intent on ignoring him. "Did you meet each other at Carter Corporation? Or did you meet him outside of work and gradually fell in love with him, then you decided to set him up with a position at Carter Corporation?” What did he mean by that? Was he insinuating that Roland was relying on her to snake his way into Carter Corporation? She threw a sideways, belittling look at him. "Do you think Roland is anything like you? He wouldn’t latch on another woman to further his goals.” Decker was not upset by this as he continued with a smug smile. "Oh? Then how did he get into Carter Corporation?" “He proved his worth.” Isabel realized that she had been roped in by Decker again. Nevertheless, she continued, “He passed the interviews himself. I was one of the interviewers and initially planned to dismiss him, but he managed to leave a very good impression on my father and the rest was history.” "
"I never meant to kill him! Roland, you have to believe me. Why would I still try to deceive you when I’m in this state?” “In that case, you can go ahead and explain things to him in the afterlife.” Master Rockwell was taken aback by this, his demeanor tightened. "You...you..." Roland looked at him calmly. "Don’t worry, I won’t hurt you. It was Grandma and my parents who raised me. They instilled morals and virtue into me and made sure I’d grow into a decent man.” Master Rockwell was briefly relieved to hear this, but before he could rid himself of his trepidation, Roland continued in a dark voice, "But I won’t forget about you and Decker bribing all those media outlets to defame Isabel. I know you manipulated the stock prices to try to kick me out of the corporation. I’ll make sure to settle our score through the legal system.” If convicted guilty, they would have to rot in prison. “Roland… listen to me, Roland. Decker is your uncle. If you want revenge, you can come
Master Rockwell must have heard their shifting movements and opened his eyes. When he recognized the faces of Roland and Isabel, there was a brief glow in his murky eyes. He motioned to the nurse to have her help him sit up from the bed. After he managed to position himself seated up against the head of the bed, he asked the nurse to leave. Then he cast a loving, tender smile on Roland and Isabel. “Roland, Isabel, please have a seat.” Roland said disinterestedly, "We have things to get to, just hurry up and tell us what you have to say." Isabel stayed silent. A look flashed in Master Rockwell's eyes. Then, he turned to Isabel and expressed regretfully, "Isabel, I’m a foolish old man, it was me who told Decker to leak pictures of you two. He had no choice because I forced him to do so. If you have to blame someone, blame me!” Isabel frowned. She was somewhat impressed by how smoothly the old man switched his mask from one to another. From a forlorn and sad state t