Although Secretary Frank was not yet forty, he had been with the Cromwell family for a long time.His father had also served as Mr. Cromwell’s secretary in the past.Now, he too remained in the Cromwell family, but aside from the chairman, there was hardly anyone else he was truly willing to work for.Headhunters had approached him multiple times, yet he always thought he’d wait until Mr. Cromwell decided to let go before considering other opportunities.Now that Miss.Cromwell was back, he had made his decision.“Miss.Cromwell resembles both you and Madam,” Secretary Frank rarely spoke so candidly. “She is also respectful toward us employees.”Hearing this, Mr. Cromwell let out a long sigh. “My failing health has caused you all to suffer as well.”“It’s not your fault!” Secretary Frank quickly reassured him. “With Miss.Cromwell here, we will surely be treated well.”Amelia, unsure how the conversation had shifted to her, remained silent.But Mr. Cromwell was visibly proud. “Amelia is
“Yes, everything has been arranged as per your instructions.”“The setup is subtle—no one will notice.”“Mr. Cromwell has always seen himself as above such things and never believed in Environmental Energy.”“In less than two years, the Cromwell family will surely fall.”The speaker was cloaked, their features obscured.The elderly man seated in the chair spoke slowly, “How many times have I taught you? Our goal is not the Cromwell family’s destruction.”He stood up as he continued, “The the Cromwell family is large and prosperous—we take them one by one. The old one should be nearing his end. As for those who don’t return home, they are harder to grasp. But the entertainment industry is a murky place. I think the Cromwell family’s sixth son is a good choice.”“You’re right, I had almost forgotten about him.” The cloaked figure chuckled softly. “Compared to the others, he’ll be the easiest to deal with.”The old man turned his prayer beads between his fingers. “Don’t make it too obvi
Amelia casually placed her black bag down and raised an eyebrow at Elijah. Elijah gestured toward Carl, signaling that he was to blame. Carl glanced at the fish tank and chuckled, "With Elijah’s special abilities, we might have to cancel our visit to the aquarium tomorrow."Amelia noticed the koi fish foaming in the tank and realized Elijah’s secret was out. She popped a fruit candy into her mouth and smiled, "Shall we talk downstairs?"Victoria, peeling an apple, asked, "Why can’t you talk here?""It’s a the Cromwell family matter, and he knows more about it. It involves privacy," Amelia explained.Hearing this, Victoria didn’t press further.Carl straightened up, walked closer to Amelia, and said naturally, "Alright, let’s also talk about meeting the parents."Meeting the parents?Elijah’s head shot up in shock, and Amelia momentarily froze mid-bite. Only Victoria chuckled, "Carl is quite thoughtful, but there’s no rush. You two haven’t been together for long.""Grandma, I’m in a bi
Carl cut her steak into small pieces and pushed the plate toward her. "She wanted to marry into the Jenkins family, but I rejected her."Amelia: …"You should’ve said so earlier, just in case I misunderstood." Carl’s handsome eyes reflected a hint of helplessness. "You really don’t care about me at all, huh? Even when it comes to scandalous rumors."Amelia took a bite of steak. "It just hadn’t reached my ears yet. But now that I know—I suggest you stay away from her.""Alright." Carl’s eyes softened with amusement—was she jealous?Amelia wasn’t overthinking it. "Her perfume is strange. It’s bad for your health.""Just because of that?" Carl’s voice dropped a notch.The saxophone played softly in the background, making Amelia lean in. "What?""Nothing. Do you suspect she’s a threat to the Cromwell family?" Carl’s smile was gentle but shrewd. "Did you discover something during your visit?"Amelia often found that this man was too perceptive. She would say one thing, and he’d instantly d
"In my honor." Carl’s smile deepened, his gold-rimmed glasses making him look all the more refined yet cunning.The bodyguards of the Jenkins family’s main residence had never seen their young master behave like this. Their thoughts were running wild.This young doctor is really something, they thought. She dared to tease their young master? At social events, women struggled to even approach him, let alone flirt. But Amelia... her tone, her posture—so natural, as if their young master had already been recruited under her command."If that's the case, then you're mine now," Amelia said, her voice firm once she made up her mind. She was possessive like that.Carl twirled a strand of her hair around his fingers. "Alright, I'm yours."Amelia let out a yawn, showing clear signs of exhaustion. "I still haven't figured out what that sponsored student’s scent means. I need Elijah to meet her again," she muttered, her eyes half-closed.Carl gently rubbed her head. "Sleepy?" he asked, his tone
Carl raised an eyebrow but didn’t avoid the call. He pressed ‘accept.’A nervous voice immediately came through. "Boss, we’re still negotiating on the profit margins. Right now, we’re at ten percent, but I know that’s unacceptable to you. Smith’s side—"The voice was loud enough that Amelia’s sleepy eyes opened slightly in curiosity.Carl turned her face away. "Don’t move, the dryer’s hot.""You take the call, I’ll dry my own hair," she suggested, feeling the situation was a bit inappropriate.Carl chuckled softly. Then, as if it was the most natural thing in the world, he said to the phone, "I’m drying my fiancée’s hair. Report back in a minute."Edward: "...""Understood, Boss! Take your time!"Why did he call now?!The official meeting wasn’t for another five minutes!Amelia wasn’t about to let him delay the meeting. It was ridiculous.But Carl moved faster. He caught her wrist, his deep voice coaxing, "It’s not the official meeting yet. Just let me finish drying your hair."Amelia
Carl’s body stiffened.His gaze locked onto her, his dark eyes unfathomable.He leaned in, so close that the tip of his nose almost brushed against hers.The sensation in his palm made his Adam’s apple bob unconsciously.The autumn wind howled outside the capital, but inside the room, it was eerily quiet.She frowned slightly—perhaps she disliked the coolness of the prayer beads around his wrist.Carl watched her, his side profile exuding a dangerous allure.Refined, striking, and utterly unreadable.So different from his usual self.He lowered himself further, his fingers tracing her face as he murmured in a deep voice, “You really have no sense of danger.”Not even he could predict what he might do next.And yet, she slept soundly, unconcerned.His eyes roved over her delicate features before his lips inched closer.The hand resting beside him clenched slightly, as if restraining himself.Deep in his gaze, a faint red glimmer flickered.As his breath hitched, the prayer beads on his
She had never cared about the engagement.And it seemed he hadn’t been too keen on it either.So, she let her grandfather call it off.Later, when people compared her to the adopted daughter of the Cromwell family, he had only said one thing:“The Jenkins family values blood ties. The one engaged to me was Miss.Cromwell—not that I didn’t want her, but rather, she didn’t want me. Cough, cough. You all should find something less ridiculous to talk about.”By then, his coughing had worsened.Yet, in a world where everyone resented her, he had still spoken up for her.But that was all in the past. By then, her grandfather had passed away.Her life had become chaotic.She had wanted to see him, to ask how he was doing.Who would’ve thought he’d end up in a car accident?A man like him—how could he have been in a car accident?Amelia's eyes snapped open.She lifted a hand, shielding herself from the sunlight streaming in.For a moment, she couldn't tell whether she was still dreaming or alr
The golden Buddha’s light shone down, making the two small figures feel as if they were falling into a sea of fire. Instinctively, they raised their hands to shield their faces.But before they could react, someone was faster—grabbing Road Person No. 1 and ruthlessly yanking off the jade pendant!“You truly never repent.” Amelia clenched his throat, her dark eyes fathomless and chilling.Road Person No. 1’s face turned blue, his feet dangling in the air. He was on the verge of suffocation.He knew—she genuinely wanted to kill him.Panic-stricken, he choked out a desperate plea, “I… I was wrong… I…”“Too late.” The moment Amelia uttered those two words, the corridor’s malevolent energy thickened.Suddenly, a crisp and childlike voice called out, “Big Sister, let it go.”Amelia loosened her grip slightly and looked down.A tiny figure clutched at the hem of her clothes. “If you kill him, you’ll go to jail. We don’t want you to go to jail.”The slightly taller child nodded. “Big Sister,
Amelia withdrew the warding charm and the purple aura swirled in her palm:"Some parents only want sons, not daughters, so they can discard and sell their daughters anytime. Some fathers, after cheating, will push their children off a building just because the mistress says, 'Unless those two burdens are dead, I won't be with you.'" "If the Heavenly Zen truly exists, it should open its eyes and see this." "Stop talking about human principles." "They only want justice, not to be called evil spirits." "Master, who do you think is truly evil?"Master Cloudwalker, his hair as white as snow, paused and seemed to be contemplating, as if the vastness of Zenism was weighing on him.There were those who had once opened the gates of heaven with a single strike, and there were those who gained enlightenment in a single night.He didn’t go downstairs, instead sitting on the spot. His silence was an answer to Amelia.At the same time.Person #1 had opened his eyes. He saw two tiny figures approach
"Fortune."Amelia spoke as she supported herself against the staircase railing behind him. A kiss landed on his lips.The two of them were perfectly matched in height, their faces beautiful in different ways: his cold and abstinent, hers seductive and wild, together exuding an intoxicating aura.The guy who had been chasing after them to catch people, widened his eyes in shock!Was this how the favored ones of Heaven used their luck?The guy exclaimed: "Master!""What are you shouting for? Protect Carl."Master Cloudwalker was so absorbed in his thoughts of breaking the formation that he barely noticed the disturbance. "Don’t let the evil spirits near him."He shouted, "Does kissing count?"Kissing?Master Cloudwalker, who had finally found Malina, was about to cast a spell when he heard the shout.For a moment, he even doubted himself.Had he made a mistake?Could the real evil spirit be downstairs?Otherwise, who would dare kiss the young master of the Jenkins family?!While Master
This made Person #1, freeze. His grip loosened.Only then did Carl’s gaze shift over. His face, handsome and noble, didn’t match the chaotic scene at all."The killer is so vicious. How did you manage to escape?"The little Zen thought for a moment and agreed. "The formation hasn’t been broken, how could you come and go freely inside it?"Could he be another one of Heaven’s favored ones?!These Heaven’s favored ones seemed to come in bulk and didn’t even care about money!The little Zen, who hadn’t experienced much of the secular world, immediately shouted: "Master!"Master Cloudwalker didn’t have time to deal with his disciple. His feet moved quickly as he rushed to the second floor, towards the most vengeful and dangerous aura.Seeing this, Ted thought of making his escape, but the person who looked like a noble young master blocked his path, elegant and refined."Which room on the second floor has the criminal? Can you show us the way?""There’s a killer in there!"Was this person
On the second floor of the hospital, in a dim room,Person #3 seemed to enjoy the attention. He tilted his head and looked at the camera with a manic expression."I heard this show is really popular.""Then, there must be a lot of people watching, right?""Let me go, or these so-called high-and-mighty stars will accompany me in death. I won’t be bored!"Morgan couldn’t handle it any longer. He stared desperately at Sebastian, hoping he could save him.But to his surprise, Amelia stepped forward, blocking his view of Sebastian. It was as if she didn’t care about Morgan at all. Instead, she glanced at Person #3 and said, "It seems like you’re not the one the twins are looking for."Person #3 didn’t expect such calmness while he was threatening with a knife."You, new actor, your acting isn’t bad."Person #3 sneered coldly. "Stop talking about the twins. I don’t have much patience. Whoever you are, go contact the program team, or…"Before he could finish,Amelia moved in a flash, her han
Morgan didn’t dare to resist at all.Person #3 truly looked down on him. He raised a knife and pointed it at Sebastian."Want to save someone? Then tell the production team to stop playing these games. I don’t care how you perform, the police are already outside. Do you think I’m blind? You think by creating a ghost story you can trick the police into capturing me?""Dream on." Person #3 dragged Morgan and walked into the camera frame."I’ll say my demands only once. Don’t come in.""From now on, if anyone comes within a step of this room, I’ll kill one hostage!"Outside, the production team was in chaos.Director Jordan, seeing Carl had already entered the building, shouted:"Who brought this person in?!""I, I…" An intern, adjusting his glasses, stammered: "His resume clearly said he was a doctor. I saw he could perform surgeries. I thought…"The action team had already assembled and was in position."Attention, the criminal has a knife. Repeat, the criminal has a knife. Be careful
At this moment in the hospital, Malina seemed to sense something and suddenly lifted her head!"Sister, someone’s coming!"Malina’s face changed drastically, and she glared at Amelia viciously. “There’s divine fortune in the sky! It’s the person you called!”"You lied to us!" Malina was starting to lose control. "Even you lied to us!"Malina tried to reach out to strangle Amelia, but when her hand touched Amelia’s neck, she paused.Amelia didn’t dodge; she simply stood there, her voice calm. “If you really can’t remember what they look like, it’s either Person #1 or Person #3. You choose.”"What?" Malina stopped short.Amelia’s gaze was deep. “I told you earlier, I’ll teach you how to play the adults’ game. The person can’t be one of the celebrity guests, so it’s simple: they’re a background guest.”“Looking at their faces, Person #3 looks more menacing.” Amelia calmly analyzed. “The middle-aged man also fits the fatherly role. I wasn’t sure earlier, but now that someone’s here, if yo
[I want to know too!][Program team! Let them take revenge! Otherwise, I’ll quit watching this show!]How could they not be ruthless?I came to this world full of hope,But I didn’t expect it to be hell.A long time ago, a left-behind girl wrote:"Life is beautiful, but I don’t want to come back."In an instant, the topic of “extreme survival” dominated the trending list!Associated with it were terms like “favoring sons over daughters,” “admitting that your parents don’t love you is the first step toward self-rescue,” and so on!The program team was anxious; they wanted to control the direction of the story!But they had no way of doing it.If they claimed they were trapped in a ghostly maze, would the audience believe them?"It’s not about believing or not! The whole program will be shut down!"The director of the set tried to get the screenwriters to come to their senses.“Think quickly about how to save the guests!”“There’s still a criminal inside!”As the program team was in a p
Malina shook, as if something had triggered her memory. Her eyes were unfocused.Amelia’s voice continued: "Because of the many inconsistencies, some speculate that after the couple had a son, they felt that raising two daughters was a burden.""Of course, this hasn’t been confirmed. After the incident, the couple hurriedly moved with their son to another city.""Their reason was that they were worried about media interference.""Strangely, the father refused an autopsy, and the mother avoided the topic altogether. Not a single detail was out of place, but they did receive a large compensation from the manufacturer.""The manufacturer even conducted an experiment, and it showed that it was impossible for two such large children to fall into a washing machine at the same time. What really happened, I think you should remember now."As Amelia spoke,Malina trembled all over.Such a huge amount of resentment couldn’t have been caused by a typical murder case.Amelia never believed in coi