The moment Shawn laid eyes on Candice, an uncontrollable smile lit up his face. "Candy, what brings you here?" he asked warmly.Candice hesitated for a moment, deflecting the question. "What about you?" she asked."Shawn needed to buy something for a friend and asked me to accompany him," Jessica ex
Shawn's face contorted with bitterness as he held onto Candice tightly, struggling with a surge of emotions that left him unable to speak.Candice noticed the disappointment clouding old Mr. Elysian’s eyes, feeling a heavy lump in her chest that made it difficult to breathe.Jessica quickly grasped
Alex's demeanor darkened gradually. His stare at Shawn was intense, almost as if he could pierce through it. There was an unspoken turmoil brewing deep within his eyes, waiting to burst out.His voice was cold and measured as he spoke slowly, "Did she tell you about her pregnancy?"Shawn's cane tapp
In the dimness, Alex sat alone, facing a bottle of liquor on the table. Despite being known as someone who didn't usually partake in smoking or drinking among their circle, the ashtray held evidence to the contrary, with several cigarette butts scattered inside.Sieg glanced at the ashtray. He click
Candice rested against the door, feeling the warmth of the man's breath as he spoke near her ear. She felt trapped with no way out as Alex's frigid aura engulfed her.The office was deserted, and the corridor outside was silent. Candice could sense Alex's hand on her stomach and its gentle warmth ag
Her words carried sincerity, yet Sonia's frail appearance only elicited sympathy.Despite Sonia's heartfelt plea, Alex's expression remained neutral. His face remained aloof, keeping others at bay.Given that Alex remained unaffected, Sonia bit her lip and showed him her phone."Look, I’m not lying
The day was nearly noon, and the gentle warmth of the autumn sun felt comforting to Candice.Despite her inner unease, she countered Alex's suspicions, questioning, "What exactly are you suspecting? Sonia told you that I arranged a meeting with Xavier to seek revenge on Aether Corporation?"With a c
Daniel's demeanor was commanding and forceful, while Alex remained impassive as he ended the call with a curt "understood".Shawn raised an eyebrow, asking, "Your father?"Alex offered no confirmation or denial.Shawn scoffed, remarking, "He certainly knows how to put on airs. Am I dead to him?"Ale