Julien frowned after he listened to the voice messages. For the first time, he felt a little disgusted at Brandon’s methods.He could not believe that Brandon would use those kinds of despicable methods to suppress her just because he could not buy the land.Suddenly, Julien’s phone vibrated again.He gathered his thoughts and looked down at the screen. Sydney had sent another message: [What should I do now?]At the end of the sentence was a sighing emoji. It was very cute.Looking at that emoji, Julien’s mind suddenly replaced the emoji with Sydney’s face.Maybe she was making that exact expression right now.However, he quickly realized that it was something he should not be thinking of, and his expression sank.What did the expression Sydney was making have to do with him?Why was he thinking of that?[Z-H: I don’t know.]Sydney read the reply and felt a little disappointed.The last time, that person had given her an idea that allowed her to successfully acquire SweetHe
Sydney did not expect talks with the relevant departments to go so smoothly. They signed the contract in less than an hour.In order to thank Sydney for letting them use her land for free for several years, the department promised to help her build the factory and arrange for the machinery.It was already dark when she walked out of the department.Sydney’s stomach grumbled.When Luke heard it, he wrapped an arm around her shoulder. “Darling, how does steak sound?”“Perfect.” Sydney nodded and agreed.“Let’s go!” Luke grabbed her and speed-walked towards the car.Half an hour later, the two of them arrived at one of the most famous western restaurants in Port City.As soon as Sydney entered, she heard a familiar voice from behind her. “Ms. Raines and Mr. Cohen, we meet again.”The smile on Sydney’s face instantly faded.Luke rolled his eyes. “Why is it you guys again?”The people were none other than Julien Flint and Lyra Madden.Lyra smiled. “Does Mr. Cohen not want to see
Sydney raised her brows. “Why are you coming to us if you’re looking for Ms. Madden? Isn’t she with you?”“That’s right.” Luke crossed his arms.Julien lowered his eyes. “She’s not with me.”“She’s not?” Luke was stunned before laughing gloatingly. “What? Did you lose her?”Julien did not answer him.Luke’s grin disappeared, and it was replaced with shock. “Wait, seriously?”Sydney looked at Julien. “Ms. Madden is missing, so you came here to find her. Do you think we hid her?”“Lyra hasn’t come back since she went to the ladies. You guys are the only ones who have a problem with her here.” Julien looked her in the eye.Luke laughed in exasperation. “Why would we hide her just because we have a problem with her? What logic is that? Everyone knows we’ll be the first suspects if anything happens to her. We’d be sick in the head to do that.”Julien pursed his lips and did not say anything.In fact, he also knew that the possibility of Lyra being here was unlikely.However, he c
“An attack?”“Yes.” Brandon nodded. “Lyra must have told you that she had an elder sister, right?”Julien hummed in agreement.An intense hatred immediately appeared in Brandon’s eyes as his face distorted. “Her name was Clarice. She was our first daughter, but she was kidnapped when she was very young. Later, we called the police and angered the kidnapper, so he ended up drowning Clarice. That was when Mrs. Madden’s mental state began to drift off, until…”Brandon’s eyes flickered. “Until Lyra was born, which solaced her, and she got better. However, I can’t believe that Lyra would get kidnapped and cause Mrs. Madden’s illness to relapse after more than 20 years!”Julien lifted his chin slightly in understanding.Mrs. Madden was worried that if they called the police this time and angered the kidnapper, they would also kill Lyra.“In that case, I’ll call a security company and hire a group of people to save Lyra.”Julien was just about to call when a phone rang. This time, it
“Spill it. What exactly do you want from me to let my daughter go?” Brandon glared at the fox man on the computer.The fox man put down his wine glass. “Don't worry. I won’t do anything to your daughter. I told you. I just want to teach her a lesson. When she learns her lesson, I’ll naturally let her go.”After saying that, he snapped his fingers.The masked man beside Lyra dropped the bucket in his hand and walked behind Lyra.Frightened, Lyra turned pale and kept screaming. “Let me go. Let me go! Don’t touch me. Go away! Go away… Julien, save me…”Julien pounded his fist on the table and roared madly. “Let Lyra go!”Brandon and Mrs. Madden also hurriedly begged the fox man to stop.Despite that, the fox man was unmoved. “It must hurt to see your beloved daughter and fiance being harmed, right? Then, have you ever thought I would hurt too when your daughter and fiance harmed Sydney?”A cold glint flashed in the fox man’s eyes behind his mask. “Dan, continue!”“Yes,” the maske
“Why?” Luke exposed his intelligence as soon as he opened his mouth. He really had not figured it out.Sydney facepalmed herself. Then, her expression sank as she said, “Julien’s questions most likely had something to do with Lyra going into the emergency room. Maybe Lyra’s disappearance was a kidnapping, and her kidnapper was someone we know.”“Huh?” Luke was taken aback.Sydney pursed her red lips. “A long time has passed since Lyra harmed me, but Julien only asked this question when Lyra went missing and was sent to the emergency room. It’s clear what he meant. He suspects we wanted revenge and told someone to take Lyra away.”That was also why her heart ached when she was faced with Julien’s suspicious eyes.Luke instantly understood everything after hearing Sydney’s analysis. A glint flashed in his eyes. “Oh no. You told him that you told Cayden about that incident. Julien would definitely think that Cayden kidnapped Lyra and put her in the emergency room.”“Actually, I’m al
The person outside the door seemed to have a grudge against her. The person pounded on the door so hard that Sydney could hear the door frame trembling from the bedroom.It was as if the person would break down the door into the house the next moment.Sydney lifted the quilt with a dark face, casually straightened her hair, put on her shoes, and walked out of the bedroom. She was ready to go to the porch to see who was so bold.However, before she went, she dropped by the kitchen first and took a sharp knife before heading to the porch.Just as she reached the foyer, she heard the sound of talking coming from outside the door.“Mom, what are you doing? Stop it!” Jayden grabbed Velma’s arm that was pounding the door and stopped it. He could feel a headache coming.Velma looked at him angrily. “Why are you stopping me? Let go! I’m going to teach this little wench a lesson today.”“This is sis... I mean, this is Sydney’s and Lyra’s matter. Why are you interfering?” A frown appeared
"You'll find out soon." The corners of Sydney's lips raised into a sneer.Soon, several hurried footsteps came from the elevator. In just a few seconds, four uniformed security guards arrived before the three of themThat was when Jayden realized that things were getting serious. After looking around, he quietly retreated to the door, took out his mobile phone, and started to make a call.Sydney noticed his movements and knew who he was calling. However, she did nothing to stop him. Instead, she pointed at Velma and said to the four security guards, "This person was trying to break down my door early in the morning. She has a vicious attitude and poses a great threat to my safety. She also broke my mobile phone and damaged my property. I want you to detain her and send her to the police station.”Velma screamed and cursed in anger. "Sydney Raines, you little wench. How dare you–""Look, she's still insulting me. I ask that you detain her immediately!" Sydney interrupted Velma."Y
Chapter 1200 A Great Pair of Teacher and StudentThat was for sure.But those students wouldn't be Sydney.Sydney would always be special to Julien.He would always be a gentleman to Sydney.Even now that he was acting as Sydney's teacher, he was gentle and patient with her.Sydney had feared that Julien would lose patience and think her stupid when she couldn't understand what he was saying.She knew Julien was never a patient man.So she had been nervous. She was afraid that Julien would give up on her if she couldn't understand what he was talking about.She would be embarrassed in that situation. And she needed to find herself a new teacher.However, it turned out that Sydney was overly concerned.Julien was very patient with her. When Sydney didn't understand him, he didn't become impatient or think she was stupid. He patiently explained to her until she understood it. He was so patient with her. Nothing made him agitated.Gradually, Sydney learned that he wouldn't be
Chapter 1199 Teacher and StudentSydney's face and tone were both serious.Julien knew that if he was still unwilling to do as he was told, she would definitely do what she had said.Sydney was such a person.Even though their current relationship was close, she was not willing to take much advantage of him."Alas." Julien shook his head resignedly, pulling over her office chair and sitting down. "Is it okay now?"Sydney nodded in satisfaction. "Yes."With that, she also sat down on another chair that was slightly worse and then added, "Julien, don't think that I'm stubborn and unwilling to accept your goodness to me. I know that you want to do more for me, and you also want to let me sit more comfortably. I'm touched, and I accept it too, but if I really accept all of your kindness, especially when you're already helping me, it will only make me more and more greedy. "In the end, I will take all of your goodness to me as a matter of course, and over time, I will even forget t
Chapter 1198 Julien Was Going to Teach SydneySydney's eyes reveal a look of surprise.Julien noticed it, but deliberately teased her, "Why? Can't I come up?""Why not?" Sydney walked up to him and took his hand, smiling. "You're more popular at Skylight than I am. Even if I forbid letting you in, the staff will let you in. What can I do about that?""Nothing." Julien shook his head honestly."That's it!" Sydney pulled him inside. "I didn't think you'd be here this early, though. You usually get here around almost six. It's only a little after five now."So when Sydney saw him, she was surprised."I finished things, so I came over early. Are you done with your work?" Julien followed Sydney. He asked as he glanced at her desk.Sydney's desk was piled high with papers. Julien frowned at the sight. He liked to keep things neat and organized. "You've had a busy day, haven't you?"Otherwise, Sydney's desk wouldn't be this cluttered.Sydney didn't release Julien's hand until she le
Chapter 1197 It Was Good to LeaveYuri was one of Luke's best friends, so he knew very well what kind of person Yuri was.Such a slowcoach did something so quickly. It was conceivable that Luke was very important in Yuri's heart.Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken Luke's request so seriously.So how could Luke not be surprised and happy?As for Sydney, she didn't know Yuri. Nor did she know what kind of person he was.Now, after hearing Luke's words, she realized that Yuri was a person who worked very slowly.However, it was such an inefficient person who did her a favor so quickly. Sydney felt very touched."Maybe it was because you approached him that he did it so quickly, and of course, it was also possible that after being the boss all these years, he became much more efficient." Sydney guessed with a smile.Luke rubbed his chin and nodded. "It makes sense, but whatever the reason, it's good that Yuri got things done quickly.""Yeah, I called you mainly because I wanted yo
Chapter 1196 Strange LukeYet Sean was panicking at the moment.Why?Of course, because she didn't want her lie to be exposed.It was not like she was really leaving the country, so how could she possibly let Sydney see her off? Her lie would be exposed if Sydney went there. Sean held the cell phone with both hands and hurriedly explained, "Because I bought a ticket for an 11 PM flight. It's late, so I don't want to let you go back and forth. It's too troublesome. Besides, if you go to see me off so late at night, Mr. Flint will definitely not feel at ease."That was true.Sydney rubbed her chin. "But why did you choose such a late flight?"Sean continued to lie. "To catch up on my sleep on the plane so that when I get abroad, I can immediately go to work.""I see. Alright, then I won't see you off, but send me a message to let me know you board the plane smoothly. Otherwise, I won't be relieved," Sydney said.Knowing that Sydney had given up on the idea of going to see her
Chapter 1195 Reason for ResignationSydney sighed, "It wasn't the HR department that told me. Gianna went there for something and overheard it by accident, so she told me.""I see." Sean understood.'I can't believe Gianna said it. 'I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence. 'It looked like God didn't want her to hide it from Ms. Raines either. Otherwise, how would Gianna have happened to show up at the HR department at that time?'"So it's true that you are quitting?" Sydney asked, pursing her lips.Sean nodded. "Yes."Sydney's heart sank after she got a definite answer from Sean, the person in question. "Why? There has to be a reason, right? I don't believe you have considered resignation for a long time. Gianna and I didn't hear about you quitting or feel you had the intention before you took a leave of absence and suddenly offered to resign. I never want to believe that nothing has happened to you. At the very beginning, Gianna and I guessed that you had a problem with
Chapter 1194 Sean Had Decided to Gave Birth to the BabyLuke wanted to ask, 'Can't you see I'm not happy?'The words were on his tongue, but he couldn't say them.Upset, Luke took a packet of cigarettes out of his pocket, pulled one out of it, and put it in his mouth. He then took out his lighter and was about to light the cigarette.However, just as the flame neared the cigarette, he suddenly paused. He glanced at the bed on which Sean was drinking the medicine, not paying attention to him. Then he put the lighter away and put the cigarette back in the packet.'I’m not going to smoke it. It's not a good cigarette. I'm going to change cigarettes next time. I didn't quit smoking for that woman.' Luke compressed his lips and thought to himself.Just then, Sean's cell phone rang, which broke the silence of the room.Sean finished her medicine. Her mouth was full of bitterness. She put the bowl back on the bedside table and hurriedly picked up a glass of water and took a sip of wate
Chapter 1193Gianna trusted Luke, so she didn't tell Sydney that Luke also knew Sean had been pregnant.She didn't feel the need to tell Sydney. "Mr. Chase will keep Sean's secret anyway."Convinced of this idea, Gianna had no worries at all. She looked at Sydney and asked, "Ms. Raines, do you think Sean quit the job because the miscarriage hurt her health?""I don't know, but it's possible." Sydney responded, giving a worried look.Sydney didn't have many female friends. Sean and Sharon were her only friends.Sharon followed Cayden to Jackal City. They had very little contact after that.Sydney called Sharon a couple of times, but the phone was never answered. Sydney guessed that Sharon must be busy or Cayden had assigned Sharon some tasks, so Sharon could not answer her calls.Last time when Sydney contacted Sharon, Sharon told her that Cayden didn't trust her and that he wouldn't allow her to follow him around as his bodyguard.Syndey hadn't talked to Sharon in a long time,
Chapter 1192 Sean Wants to Resign"Okay, I'll do it right away." The secretary nodded in response and picked up the file. "Then Ms. Raines, I'll take my leave."Sydney waved her hand. "Go ahead. Thank you.""You're welcome," Gianna smiled faintly and turned to head for the door.But after taking a few steps, she suddenly thought of something, stopped, and turned around. "By the way, Ms. Raines, there's something I don't know if I should say or not.""Just say it." Sydney lifted her chin slightly, signaling Gianna to continue.Seeing this, Gianna no longer hesitated. Standing upright, she said, "Here is the thing. This morning I went to HR Department. Secretarial Department recently needs to recruit a new assistant, so I went over there to ask if there were any suitable candidates.""Well, I know about this." Sydney nodded. "Go on."She knew that what her secretary wanted to say couldn't be this matter.Sure enough, Gianna took a breath and continued, "Then I heard them talking