Feeling the two pairs of piercing gazes, Shirley casually glanced over.Keith's deep and mesmerizing eyes seemed to have a magnetic pull, attracting Shirley's gaze.And Lillian's openly hostile gaze couldn't be ignored either.Had she already backed down so much? Did she have no way out?Lillian, you should be content.Shirley ignored the two of them and turned to Rupert, saying, "I'll go to the restroom for a moment."Rupert immediately looked over with a questioning gaze. "Let my assistant accompany you."For Shirley's sake, Rupert, who never used female assistants, had specially brought a girl to take care of Shirley.Shirley nodded with a smile. Her physical burden was getting heavier, and she really needed someone to take care of her.Someone took the initiative to pull a chair for Shirley. She smiled and nodded at the person next to her before turning away.At that moment, Lillian immediately spoke up, "Wait, I'll go too."Shirley turned back gently, giving Lillian a meaningful
Seeing the uncertain and angry expressions on both their faces, Tina felt speechless.At this moment, Rupert chimed in with timely support, "If you can't come up with the money, I can cover it."Keith's expression darkened even more.What did Rupert mean by that?Covering for Shirley?On what grounds?Was Shirley really getting close to Rupert now?Was she really interested in him?Well, Rupert had looks and a background that matched his own.It wouldn't be surprising if she chose Rupert!No wonder she was so cold-hearted, saying it's time to end things and go separate ways!She already had a backup plan!Fine, fine!Shirley, you can!Keith looked up again, his eyes icy as they pierced through Shirley.Keith's words were already tinged with a hint of gritted teeth, "How much money do you think can compensate for the harm Lillian has suffered?"Seeing Keith actively holding Shirley accountable for her injury, Lillian felt a sigh of relief deep in her heart!It seemed she had misunderst
Tina drove Shirley's sports car slowly towards the Moore family.On the way, Tina said as she drove, "Actually, nothing happened between Keith and Lillian these past few days. Lillian seemed to want to get close to Keith, but Keith didn't pay her any attention.""Tina, I don't want to talk about him," Shirley said calmly. "Since we've decided to part ways, I don't want to know what will happen during this process.""Okay..." Tina shrugged helplessly. "How have you been these past few days?""Just the same..." Shirley sighed lightly. "Coming to the Moore family, there's joy and sorrow.""I remember Mr. Moore seemed to have adopted a relative's child as his own daughter, so when you went to the Moore family..." Tina hesitated for a moment before continuing, "You didn't have anything happen with her, did you?""What I want to tell you is about that," Shirley's expression became more solemn. "It's not convenient to talk about it here, and I couldn't call you to come out, so I had to bring
"I haven't seen you in a week," Keith's movements paused as he calmly added.Shirley suddenly didn't know what to say.Why didn't he show any signs of a breakup?Wasn't everything clear that day...After that, both of them remained silent, quietly finishing dinner.Soon, someone came to clean up.Janet arrived with a box, placed it down, and left.Shirley was surprised. What did this mean?"Open it, it's all for you," Keith's eyes looked a bit shy, almost embarrassed.Embarrassed?What was there to be embarrassed about?Curiously, Shirley opened the box.As soon as the box was opened, Shirley's face turned red. Inside the box was an extremely exquisite set of pajamas.What did this mean?"Stay the night tonight," Keith's eyes were avoiding hers, and he seemed a bit shy, almost like a teenage boy with his first crush, his ears even turning red after saying that.Shirley's eyes quickly averted, unable to look at Keith.Though she didn't protest, her ears were turning red too.Despite th
Did Keith send this group-buying voucher?No way... could he do such a surreal thing?Tina also widened her eyes, she even rubbed her eyes!Compared to Shirley's surprise, Tina was clearly shocked, right?The mighty CEO of the Nelson Family Group, a billionaire heir, actually went for a group discount to save a few bucks?Sorry, but even if he casually drops a bit of money through his fingers, it's tens of thousands.His Nelson Family Group makes millions of dollars every minute, okay? These are just the shares in the country, not to mention the shares in Europe and Africa, okay?"I heard you guys were going out to eat today. Anyway, it's just a meal, so it doesn't matter where and with whom you eat, right? Let's just say it's a communal table," Keith shamelessly said.Tina felt speechless.Is this really Keith?Is he not possessed by something?Just then, another person came over."Keith, what's going on?" Lillian had come excitedly for the appointment, but as soon as she arrived, sh
After wiping his fingers clean, Keith stood up and said, "The movie is about to start. If you're not going, then you can go back yourself!""Keith, answer me! Is Shirley also going to the same movie session?" Lillian asked through gritted teeth."Yes, her seat is right next to mine," Keith replied mercilessly. "Well, what are you going to do? The movie starts in just over ten minutes. If you're not going, then please go ahead!"Lillian was on the verge of going crazy!She was really about to explode!How could this happen?!Her nice date turned into a foursome?Keith didn't look back at Lillian, he just left.How could she let Keith successfully go on a date with Shirley? Even if it was outrageous, she had to show her outrage fiercely!Lillian grabbed her bag and quickly caught up, even if it felt awkward today, she was going to see this date through to the end!Carrying a bunch of snacks and drinks, Shirley and Tina arrived at the theater with laughter.They checked their tickets, an
Shirley's eyes sparkled with a smile, instantly improving the atmosphere between them.For the moment, Shirley forgot about the difficult future with Keith and just wanted to enjoy the rare harmony and tranquility in the present.Keith couldn't help but smirk slightly.He looked really good when he smiled.Although Shirley only saw his profile, it still made her heart race.Suddenly, Keith reached out and held Shirley's hand, keeping it on the gear lever, even switching gears while holding Shirley's hand.Shirley felt her hand being held, the palm of her hand burning hot, soothing the already cooled heart within her.At a red light, Keith took out his phone and snapped a picture of their hands, instantly posting it on Twitter!The next second, Keith's fans were in uproar!Who is this?!Mr. Keith had just recently been involved in negative news about a third party, and now there's a new woman in the passenger seat?Oh my, who is this woman?!However, the next tweet quickly dispelled al
At that moment, sounds of Claire hysterically smashing things and crying could be heard from the room, sending shivers down everyone's spine.Shirley sighed softly in her heart.Wasn't she luckier than Claire?At least, Keith, unlike that elusive man, showed responsibility and courage.Keith sensed Shirley's thoughts, gently took her hand, and gave it a reassuring squeeze.Shirley nodded, indicating she understood.At this point, a car pulled up outside, and a man about Mr. Moore's age got out of the car, carrying some nourishment over.As soon as this man approached, the couple who had just been talking to Mr. Moore reacted as if they had seen a nemesis, their eyes instantly red, and they charged toward the man."You despicable bastard, you ruined my daughter!" Claire's mother made a dramatic move and lunged toward Shirley.Shirley took a step back, quickly dodging to avoid being pushed over.Mr. Moore looked apologetically at Shirley and said, "They are Claire's biological parents,
Keith returned the Moore family, which he had previously acquired, back to them intact. He signed an agreement with Old Mrs. Moore, stating that the Nelson Family Group would annually provide free financial support to all industries under the Moore family and their research institute in Indonesia.At the same time, Keith ramped up collaboration with the Davis Family Group to compensate for the assistance and sacrifices their ancestors had made for the Moore family.Finally, Old Mrs. Moore let go of her prejudices and the so-called ancestral rule, stopped forcing Shirley to marry Rupert, and accepted Keith as her grandson-in-law.Keith, full of vigor, led Shirley back to the room, eager to explain everything to her.But before Keith could speak, Shirley's face suddenly turned pale, and she collapsed against Keith.Keith's words were swallowed up instantly."Shirley, what's wrong?" Keith scooped Shirley up and rushed out. "Doctor, nurse!""Keith, my stomach hurts. It hurts so much," Shi
After stomping out the cigarette butt on the floor, Lillian picked up the cup intending to take a sip, only to find it empty.Anxiously, she put the cup down and paced around the room.This shabby motel was tucked away in a corner of the old town, notorious for its crime and violence.Lillian really didn't want to be here, but she couldn't think of a better option for hiding out.The big hotels required ID registration, and she didn't want to risk being recognized, especially looking as disheveled as she did, with her scruffy appearance.She couldn't even bear to see herself like this, let alone others.This morning, while washing her face, she felt a lump in her throat, a sign that it might protrude again.This discovery made her extremely uneasy.In order to expedite the surgery and achieve the desired effect, she opted for a conservative procedure, leaving part of the Adam's apple intact.In other words, if her testosterone levels rose again, surpassing the estrogen in her body, sh
Shirley saw the flowers Simon had sent her blooming beautifully, and her mind wandered to the scene of Susan meeting Simon.Then, Shirley couldn't help but sigh.These days, Simon had been quite active in this circle, reminding everyone of Mr. Simon's presence.Hopefully, he could recover smoothly from Susan's death blow soon.Lost in thought, Shirley heard the doorbell ring.Naturally, someone went to open it, while Shirley stayed put.Lately, she noticed she was becoming lazier—moving only when necessary.Soon, Janet came over with a box, smiling as she said to Shirley, "This is from the Smith family, probably more flowers from Mr. Simon."These days, Simon had been sending over many flowers from his greenhouse.Thankfully, they had a dedicated gardener to tend to them, and a large enough greenhouse to store them. Otherwise, there wouldn't be enough space for all these flowers.You see, even a random potted flower would cost tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars!These were all S
Well, Lillian would if she could!She felt all numb now!She could only look at Evan with pleading eyes, hoping he would spare her considering she had given him her first time.Sure enough, Evan caught Lillian's plea and immediately said, "Hannah, that's enough. You must be tired from all the hitting, be careful of the baby in your stomach."Hannah stopped immediately as Evan spoke.Shirley and Tina were once again speechless in shock.What a nice way Hannah turned things around!Indeed, Hannah must have been tired; hitting someone was physically exhausting!Hannah pointed at Lillian, accusingly saying, "You heartless creature, I considered you my friend, and you slept with my husband!"Shirley touched her nose; why did that line sound so familiar?Despite Lillian being physically numb, her mouth could still talk. However, the voice sounded oddly off."Hannah, do you think I don't know how you got pregnant?" Lillian's face was swollen from Hannah's hits, and coupled with her hoarse vo
Keith nodded, "You do understand my style and methods. Indeed, anyone who dares to target the Nelson family won't survive more than three days. I spared your life for a reason. You haven't disappointed me; you've smoothly resolved the trouble I wanted to get rid of."Lillian was trembling even more violently, "You...you...""Lillian, you've got some nerve! You actually wanted to lay a finger on the Nelson family's influence in Europe. Should I praise your bravery, or mock your stupidity?" Keith sighed lightly, "You thought getting enough shares would let you meddle in Europe? That's incredibly amusing!"Lillian glared fiercely at Keith, her voice becoming even hoarser, lacking the sweetness and clarity it once had. Instead, it sounded like a cracked drum, extremely grating."If you know everything, then do what you will with me!" Lillian gritted her teeth.Despite her words, her eyes kept drifting towards the door, as if waiting for something.Suddenly, Keith chuckled softly."Why wou
Lillian heard Monica's words and burst out laughing without reservation!"I'm talking nonsense? Monica, can you swear you haven't fallen for Simon?" A strange flush suddenly rose on Lillian's face, letting the cold wind blow against her, but she felt nothing, turning to look at Monica like this. "Yeah, with this scandal, how could you possibly keep it under wraps? You love Simon so much, you went as far as warning Susan, stirring up trouble with Shirley. But no matter how you cover it up, do you think everyone is a fool?"Monica recoiled in fear, frantically trying to explain, "It's just sibling affection...""Enough, save those lies to deceive yourself, stop pretending in front of me." Lillian continued pressing on: "But, I wonder, how would Simon feel if he knew his adoring little sister, who's been in love with him for over a decade, what would be his state of mind?"Monica finally panicked, reaching out to cover Lillian's mouth, but Lillian slapped Monica's hand away, looking at M
Lillian's words caused the expressions of those around her to subtly change towards Albert.Many people present knew of Albert's background.Despite various disdain towards Mr. Albert, he was still connected to the Nelson family, an entity not to be crossed.Even if Lillian did not like Albert, she dared not openly confront him.Evan, grinning, approached Shirley, "Oh oh, your second brother was hit, as his sister-in-law, are you really going to remain indifferent?""Let's put aside the question of whether I am his sister-in-law, as the host of today's banquet, are you truly going to stay indifferent in the face of such a drama?" Shirley countered Evan.As Evan hesitated about whether to help, a commotion erupted at the entrance.Shirley followed the crowd's gaze. At the villa's entrance, a Rolls-Royce spun elegantly and parked perfectly.A group of well-trained bodyguards formed two rows, the car door opened, and an impeccably dressed figure leisurely got out.Shirley was speechless
Following Evan's gaze, Shirley turned around and saw Lillian in a white fur coat, wearing a red form-fitting dress underneath.Lillian walked in with a man in his forties on her arm."Lillian changes her man every time she appears," Tina remarked, crossing her arms. "Evan, did you invite her?"Hearing Tina's disdainful tone, Evan quickly replied, "Come on, why would I invite her? She's just a minor character, and doesn't have the qualifications. But the man next to her might be a potential investor tonight. Shirley, do you remember him?"Shirley looked puzzled at Evan, "Why should I remember him?"Evan smirked mischievously, "Because he's Director Alice's ex-husband!""Pfft..." Shirley and Tina both sprayed out the juice in their mouths!Shirley looked incredulous, "No way? Is Director Alice coming tonight as well?"Evan laughed more maliciously, "Yep, Director Alice will be here too! I wonder what it would be like for her to see her ex-husband attending this party with her actresses.
Mr. Flores suddenly looked up at the person handing him the pen. When he saw the face clearly, his fingers trembled, almost throwing the pen away!This was...one of Keith's assistants.Keith had many assistants—some were public, like Tony and Jim. Of course, there were also some who worked discreetly, like the current assistant in front of him.As a member of the board of directors, Mr. Flores had seen this assistant a few times.This assistant was a formidable figure with blood on his hands. Did his presence mean that Keith already knew everything?Mr. Flores felt like a fish in hot oil, suffering repeatedly.Mr. Flores had an unprecedented sense of regret.He had always thought he was watertight, but little did he know that Keith had long grasped his weaknesses.The assistant gestured for Mr. Flores to look at the document in his hands.His gaze fell, and when he understood the contents, his eyes became increasingly sinister!The assignee of this document was not Lillian, but Keith!