"I just suddenly thought of… Evelyn. She fell to her death," Shirley said, deliberately looking up to gauge Harry's reaction.Harry certainly owed something to this unfortunate woman. But he would never admit to owing Evelyn anything.Upon the mention of this topic, Harry felt repulsion more than anything else. "Why bring this up all of a sudden? You're pregnant right now. Don't let yourself think about such ominous things," he said."Harry… I just feel a bit guilty. If I'd known that she would do something so extreme after leaving the psychiatric hospital, I… I wouldn't have gone to see her that day."What Shirley expressed was indeed how she felt in her heart.She had originally intended to rescue Evelyn from that cage, but it was only to unintentionally push her into another abyss.Now, Evelyn didn't even have the chance to live anymore…"Let's not talk about this anymore. It was her own decision, so you don't need to feel guilty or blame yourself. Haven't I told you before
The waiter gave the man an instinctive once-over.The man's attire was far from ordinary and even bordered on being shabby. Thus, the waiter seemed reluctant to pay him much attention and instead, he directed an inquiring gaze toward Harry.The man understood the waiter's disdain. So, before Harry could respond, he spoke up first and said, "Surely you won't begrudge the cost of a meal for our first meeting, right?"Not wanting to waste time on such worthlessness, Harry said, "Do as he says."Upon hearing this, the waiter nodded. "Alright, Mr. Harry. I'll have the kitchen arrange it right away.""Okay." With that, Harry made his way to a dining area nearby. Then, they found an empty table and sat down.The man leaned back lazily in his chair with a look of contentment. "The chairs at Zenith Diner are different from those in ordinary restaurants. They're exceptionally comfortable," he said."Can we get to the main point now?" Harry was already running out of patience."What's t
Harry's body tensed up, and his lips pressed into a thin line.What other leverage could this man possibly have in his possession?After standing motionless for several seconds, Harry turned, his gaze dark and ominous.He looked at William and said, "What else do you want to say?"William gestured toward Harry's seat with his chin. "Sit down. Don't rush off just yet."Harry's patience was on the verge of running thin, but he resigned himself to return to his seat.William observed Harry's compliance and smiled slightly. "The woman who died that day was Felix's mother, right?" he asked.Harry's brow furrowed deeply.Why was this man bringing this up now?William then lowered his voice and said, "To be honest, I captured everything that happened on the rooftop that day."In his efforts to find Harry's Achilles' heel, he had adopted various skills, including stealth photography and tracking.He had seen Evelyn at the base of the Opulent Group building that day, and his instinct
"You're still pregnant, right? Then, from now on… try not to tire yourself out running around. I'm in my 50s, can't I take care of myself?" Yvonne spoke gently."I came today not just to bring you some things, but actually… there's something else," Natalie said with a smile."What is it?"Natalie smiled again and then pulled something out of her pocket."An invitation?" Yvonne looked confused. Natalie explained with a beaming smile, "Yes, it's the invitation to my and Henry's wedding."Natalie was genuinely happy that she had found Yvonne at such a time. Now, she was able to have a family member attend her wedding and witness her happy moments together.Yvonne's reaction was a mixture of joy and surprise. "Really? You're having a wedding ceremony?""Yes, I never really expected him to make such a decision." A blissful smile curved Natalie's lips.Many things in life couldn't simply be obtained by asking. And the things that came without asking were always special.After all,
Upon hearing this, Yvonne immediately became anxious and somewhat angry, "Jackson, shut up! How many times have I told you—she has nothing to do with you? Don't disturb her life, and don't make excessive demands of her!" Yvonne scolded Jackson.Then, she quickly approached Natalie and grasped her shoulders urgently. "Natalie, you should go back first! I'll handle this issue with him myself."But how could Natalie possibly leave Yvonne alone at such a moment?"I won't leave, Mom," Natalie said resolutely. Then, she turned to Jackson expressionlessly and asked calmly, "What is it that you're talking about?""Jackson!" Yvonne glared at Jackson as she shot him a warning gaze. But Jackson didn't take her seriously. He merely tilted his chin up arrogantly and said, "When you came back to acknowledge me, you were all sweet talk, weren't you? Saying you wanted to compensate me and all."But now, why do you act like you've seen a ghost whenever you see me?"Yvonne bit her lower lip,
Natalie suddenly realized that in her haste, she had let slip something that she hadn't intended to disclose.Natalie brushed her nose regretfully, wishing she could take back her words.But words, once spoken, were like spilled water—they couldn't be taken back.So, Natalie had no choice but to honestly explain the situation to Yvonne."No wonder you came rushing to me when I was injured last time. I thought Jackson was kind enough to inform you. It turned out… He had simply received a favor," Yvonne said, visibly annoyed.But she also felt a bit guilty. If her family had caused trouble in Natalie's life, it would weigh heavily on her conscience.Afraid that Yvonne might feel burdened by this, Natalie quickly reassured her, "Mom, since the money has been given, let's not dwell on it, okay? "Your safety is far more important to me than money. Besides, money can be earned again, but family is irreplaceable."Yvonne didn't want Natalie to worry either, so she nodded obediently
Henry turned to Natalie and gently grasped her clenched fist, saying, "Silly, even if it wasn't for you and our child's sake, I'd still be careful.""If we risk our lives over petty squabbles with such people, it wouldn't be worth it. Henry, I really hope all these terrible things will quickly pass." As Natalie spoke, she quietly tightened her grip on Henry's fingers.The more hardships she experienced, the more she realized how precious and elusive peaceful times were."Don't worry, I will. I definitely will." Henry reassured her with a gentle smile.…Their car drove smoothly along the road, and they soon arrived back at the Chase residence.However, as soon as the car stopped, Henry's phone rang, and a sharp glint flashed in Henry's eyes.The call was probably from Harry.As he thought of this, Henry calmly took out his phone from his pocket.He then glanced at the caller ID and saw Harry's name.Previously, he had saved Harry's contact as "Bro". But after everything tha
"Maybe… I was never truly a part of your family. I didn't inherit that intelligence, and all my abilities and accomplishments were built through time and effort," Harry said.Throughout the conversation, Henry remained silent. But his gaze was deep and thoughtful as he listened to Harry.This was the first time Harry had spoken so much to him, and Henry knew these were the true feelings that Harry had suppressed for years.Harry continued, "All these years, I've been seeking others' approval. I didn't want to live in the shadows nor under someone else's spotlight!""Don't talk to me about this. I just want to ask you one thing—can you release Cliff?" Henry's gaze was unwavering as he looked at Harry. Now, the tone he used to talk to Harry lacked the courtesy of the past."I didn't expect that that project recently was a trap you set for me," Harry said with a bitter smile.The project was proposed to the Opulent Group under the guise of foreign investors and involved building an
Once Henry and Natalie arrived at the competition venue, Henry made a beeline for the participants' entrance. Meanwhile, family members like Natalie headed straight to the lobby.Natalie had already spotted a few prominent figures in the architectural design field. Some were competing, others were judging.After seeing Henry disappear into the exclusive lane, Natalie strolled toward the lobby.When all the competitors and judges took their places, the host took to the stage to kick off the competition.Due to the language barrier, Natalie could only catch the gist of what the host was saying.Eventually, a sentence flashed on the big screen. After translating it, it read, "A theatre."It seemed that the challenge would be to design a theatre.After the theme was announced, the screen switched to a live feed of the competition area. Competitors had their own designated space.Within the competition area sat dozens of top-tier architects, who all had produced significant works be
Henry cleared his throat and smiled at Mercy. He tried to keep his smile gentle and even spoke softly.But it only took a few seconds of him singing to cause Mercy to burst into tears, her face filled with resistance.The corners of Henry's mouth twitched. Was he that scary?Natalie was stunned by this. What was going on? It seemed that Mercy was a difficult child!Henry and Natalie had arrived in the city a few days before the competition. It was Henry's idea. He said he still owed Natalie a honeymoon trip, so he decided to make it up to her during this overseas trip.They visited many places and took many photos during their free time.Looking at the photos on her phone and then at Henry sleeping beside her, a satisfied smile appeared on Natalie's face.She tiptoed over and pecked Henry on the forehead. "Henry, I never felt more happy."But as soon as she leaned back, she saw Henry with his eyes opened. Under the dim light, his eyes shone brightly with a hint of danger."Ste
Why was Harry here?Time sure flew by. In the blink of an eye, it had been almost three months since Shirley divorced Harry."Shirl, I'll excuse myself since the guest is here. Take your time!" her boss said and retreated to the nearby restroom.All of a sudden, the entire coffee shop fell quiet, and the atmosphere became tense.Shirley and Harry stared at each other, feeling as if time had come to a standstill. In the end, it was Harry who broke the silence. "Let's start.""Why are you…" Shirley still found it hard to believe."It's your birthday today. How could I miss it?" Harry offered a faint smile.Shirley wasn't sure how genuine Harry's feelings for her were at the beginning of their marriage. But she had to admit, Harry never missed any of their anniversaries, or her birthday during the time they were together.But she never thought Harry would still show up and celebrate her birthday with her after the divorce."It's my birthday, yet you're still making me draw
"I see. Then I'll visit Cece after you return," Shane said as he cast a loving gaze at Natalie.As he watched Natalie leave, he couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude and relief.Thankfully, he had realized life's true meaning before it was too late. And fortunately, he still had the opportunity to make different choices and correct his past mistakes. …When Natalie walked out of the Yoder residence, she headed straight to the car parked at the gate.She reached out to open the door, but she realized that she couldn't even grip the handle.But this wasn't the first time such a thing had happened.Whenever she tried to pick up a bowl, it would slip from her fingers and shatter on the floor.Whenever she attempted to hold a pen to sign documents, she could barely steady it, resulting in a signature that looked like gibberish.She found herself unable to perform even the simplest of tasks, and much less when it came to lifting heavy objects.Although Henry had been reassur
Natalie didn't know how to respond to such a subject.Though she didn't harbor any resentment toward Celine, it was quite impossible for her to see Celine as importantly as she did Yvonne. Celine might be her biological mother, but she was still like a stranger to her—especially after years of separation.…With Natalie's intervention, the shareholders of the Yoder Group finally calmed down.However, it wasn't because they weren't wary of her identity as Shane Yoder's daughter, but rather, it was because of her identity as Henry Chase's wife.Offending her would also mean offending Henry Chase, and they certainly wanted to avoid that at all costs. Shortly after the chaos at the Yoder Group subsided, Shane finally regained consciousness.The moment he woke up, all he saw was Jonah busy taking care of him.Just then, Jonah was walking toward Shane with a wet towel in hand. He was startled to see that Shane was awake."Dad… " Overwhelmed with joy, Jonah called out to Shane.
Leonard looked up in surprise and saw that Rachel was angrily storming toward him.Apparently, she was the one who had thrown the book at him."Ra-Rachel, what's the matter?" Leonard's mind was racing, but he couldn't figure out what he had done to anger her.Nevertheless, he was ready to admit his mistakes and correct them accordingly."See for yourself!" Rachel picked up the book she'd thrown at him and tossed it to him.Leonard calmly took the book and noticed a striking headline on the book cover."Shocking! Former CEO of Velvet Star Entertainment Is the Boss Behind Sky Entertainment?"Well, the cat was out of the bag.Leonard cleared his throat and pondered on how to explain this to Rachel. But before he could say anything, Rachel spoke up instead, saying, "How could you lie to me? Do you know that I couldn't sleep for nights, worrying that you couldn't find a job?"I felt so guilty that you were kicked out by your father and even lost your job because of me! Every day, I
However, Celine wasn't aware that when she'd quickly run off, Henry had shown up at the other end of the hallway.Although Celine was quite far away, Henry could still tell that it was her.When Henry saw her, he briefly paused at wheeling himself. It was only when Celine's figure completely vanished at the elevator that he wheeled himself into Natalie's ward.He had just finished speaking with the doctor in his office regarding Natalie's condition. The doctor informed him that Natalie might not be able to hold pens for some time. And even if Natalie was able to take care of herself in the later stages of recovery, her hands might not be as agile as before. This news would undoubtedly be devastating to a designer who relied on her hands to draw sketches.On his way back to the ward, Henry had pondered how he should break the news to Natalie. However, he couldn't find an answer.As he entered the ward and wheeled himself to the side of Natalie's bed, he gazed at her with a
When Natalie was pushed off from the seventh floor, her phone had fallen out of her pocket and had subsequently gotten smashed.And so, her phone had been turned off since, rendering Lavender unable to reach her.Lavender frowned, feeling uneasy.When Celine noticed Lavender's strange expression, she quickly asked, "Did you get through?"Lavender shook her head and said, "I'll try Henry's number again." Celine's heart leaped into her throat as she waited.Luckily, Henry quickly picked up the phone this time."Mr. Chase, may I know where Natalie is right now? She missed my wedding today," Lavender anxiously said."She's in the hospital," Henry honestly told her.Lavender furrowed her brows. "Which hospital?""Community Care Hospital.""Got it. Thank you." Lavender hung up the phone. "What did he say?" Celine immediately asked as her heart pounded.Meanwhile, Jonah stared at Celine in confusion and wondered why she was so concerned about Natalie.Such excessive concern di
Lavender's gaze lifted to Jonah's well-defined jawline.Jonah's eyes were notably luminous too, just like they were in their past.Lavender had always been captivated by Jonah's eyes. They shone so brightly and clearly, like stars that were her guiding light.With the microphone in hand, Jonah surveyed the audience before commencing his address, "As you've all witnessed through those images… The past three years have been exceedingly difficult for me. "Throughout that period, I was unaware of the extent of the disgraceful actions I'd committed, nor can I fully comprehend the turmoil those close to me have endured on my behalf. "Yet, if there's one aspect of which I'm absolutely certain…"Jonah's gaze tenderly met Lavender's as he continued, "The woman standing beside me has truly done so much for me. The mere thought of what she endured, and the resilience she displayed during those challenging times, fills me with both awe and fear. "And the commitments I made to her have be