A new plot of land was recently approved by the city, located in Utica New Town. It's a bit remote and currently not very convenient in terms of transportation," Mitchell family, the construction leader in Ithaca town, just acquired this land. Caleb set his sights on it as soon as the land was approved. However, the project was too vast for him to handle alone, so he naturally approached the heir of the wealthiest family in the small town, the Turner family. "Don't rush to refuse. At least take a look at the plan first, Andrew. You should trust my judgment; this piece of land has enormous potential," Caleb said, trying to please Andrew, while handing him a cigarette. "Your so-called 'potential' means that the city is planning to open a subway line in Utica New Town, right?" Andrew took the lighter, calmly lit the cigarette with deliberate movements, and let the smoke envelop him. His deep eyes hid behind the haze, making it hard to discern his true feelings. Caleb's face showed emba
He looked at her, his deep and calm eyes revealing a hint of helplessness. He strode over, rolled up his sleeves, and efficiently dried the washed dishes, placing them in the sterilizer. His actions were like cleaning up a battlefield. She stood there in a daze, and it felt like his scent permeated the air. It was a clean and refreshing scent of cologne, mixed with a hint of tobacco. The two of them stood close to each other. When he turned his head slightly, it felt like their breaths were entwined. Isabella's heart was restless, and the feeling was inexplicably strange. After Andrew had everything in order, he turned to look at her. His blue eyes remained calm, without any ripples. "Are you planning to stay here?" His voice was low, magnetic, with a slight upward inflection. "Well, it's getting late, I should head back," she replied, her delicate face blushing like a child who had been caught doing something wrong. She hurriedly ran out. At the entrance of the apartment, Isab
At the party, the farce embarrassed David, and he was furious when he returned home.Relatives who had a good relationship with Isabella's mother, Eleanor, were sympathetic towards her, and they expressed their discontent. For the sake of their reputation, David sought her out the next day."Dad, I think I'll stay away from home for now. So I won't cause trouble for Aunt and my sister. Even though it's the vacation period, I can still stay in the student dorms, so I'm moving there today."David's expression darkened a bit, and he reprimanded her, "What nonsense! You're my daughter; you don't need to worry about what others think. Don't be stubborn; come home with me."Under David's authority, she obediently returned home with him.On the way back, they passed by the open park in the city center. She glanced out the window and suddenly shouted, "Stop the car."The driver was puzzled, thinking something serious had happened. He slammed on the brakes, parking the car on the side of the r
"I said it wasn't me who took it, and it wasn't me who broke it. Do you believe me?" Isabella smiled wryly and continued, "Dad, you should know there's a saying: 'Why should one be afraid of being falsely accused if one is not guilty?'"David listened and furrowed his brow slightly, deep in thought. Then, he suddenly cast a sharp gaze at Emily.Charlotte was very observant and immediately walked over, taking her hand gently, and said, "Isabella, Auntie believes you. It must have been a misunderstanding on your sister's part about the necklace.""Mom!" Emily cried out, sobbing even harder."From childhood to now, my sister and I have endured so much injustice, and you always ask us to tolerate it, to keep quiet. You don't allow us to say a word in front of Dad. Aren't my sister and I also Dad's daughters? Even the way you care for Isabella is more than you care for us. Mom, I am your biological daughter. How much longer do we have to endure this!" Emily continued."Shut your mouth!" Ch
The pediatric ward was on the third floor of the hospital, and Andrew carried the child directly into the office of the department head, where they were received by pediatrician Samuel.Samuel was around the same age as Andrew, dressed in a white coat, and holding a stethoscope. He listened carefully to the child's heart and lungs."No abnormal sounds in the lungs, so the high fever is unlikely caused by pneumonia. Let's run a complete blood count to check for inflammation," Samuel placed the stethoscope on the table and started writing a prescription on the computer.She took the prescription and hurried to the payment counter.He was left in the office, still holding the child.While Samuel was busy writing down medical records, he casually asked, "Your wife?""Child's mother," Andrew replied.At first glance, it seemed like the same thing, but in reality, there was a significant difference, just a marriage certificate away.Samuel, being astute, naturally understood the distinction
"I don't know him personally, but I've heard some things. Robert is not a good person. You should keep your distance from him," Andrew's tone was calm, but his expression was very serious. He wasn't joking with her.He hadn't met Robert in person. Although Robert was currently the CEO of Moonlit Art Inc., he was still essentially working for others. His status was not high enough to associate with the Turner family. Andrew had only heard about Robert from Beta Ryan, and the stories weren't exactly flattering.Robert had no notable background. If he had not employed less-than-savory means, he could not have established himself in Moonlit Art Inc., or even in the entertainment industry in just a few years.She smiled in response, seemingly unconcerned. "Well, if he's not a good person, that's perfect. I like taking down the bad guys."She finished her meal and looked at the time. She had learned from Olivia that Robert was usually in the office in the morning and had engagements or even
Isabella returned home, and Charlotte greeted her with a smile."Isabella, you're back. You didn't come home all night last night, and your dad and I were worried," she said.She listened, her expression inscrutable. If they were truly concerned, they would have at least called her."I'm sorry for worrying you and Dad. I'll make sure to call ahead next time," she replied but didn't explain her whereabouts from the previous night.Charlotte, however, didn't seem to care much. She wasn't Isabella's biological mother, so she had no reason to be concerned about who Isabella was spending her time with."Why do you look so tired? You probably didn't get enough rest last night. You should go back to your room and rest," Charlotte continued, feigning concern.She nodded, changing her shoes in the hallway, preparing to return to her room.Charlotte added, "I made green bean soup to clear away heat. Have a bowl before you sleep." She then instructed a servant in the kitchen to bring a bowl of s
She hadn't seen her mother for a very long time. She remembered the last time she came to the hospital; she was only four months pregnant, wearing loose clothes that barely showed her baby bump, which allowed her to keep her pregnancy a secret from her mother. As her pregnancy progressed and her belly grew larger, she didn't dare to visit her mother anymore.Throughout the year of her pregnancy and childbirth, she had been telling her mother that she was studying abroad. To this day, Eleanor was unaware of Isabella's breakup with James and even less aware that she had a child with a stranger.If she found out, it would likely cause Eleanor's heart condition to worsen, maybe even necessitating life-saving measures."Silly girl, why are you crying? Mom is perfectly fine," Eleanor reached out her hand to her, and Isabella quickly grasped her mother's thin and cold arm."Mom still wants to see you marry James and have your children," Eleanor spoke with a sense of longing.Isabella, howeve
Isabella chuckled softly at his words. Then, she got out of bed, tidied her clothes, and opened the door.As soon as the door opened, Asher lunged in, diving straight into his mother's soft embrace."Mommy's precious baby is back," Isabella planted a kiss on Asher's cheek."Amelia took Asher to ride the slide, and then we're coming down!" Asher exclaimed excitedly.Isabella nodded with a smile and asked, "Asher, Do you like to play on the slide?""Yes! I like it." Asher nodded vigorously and said, "I want to eat marshmallows. Mommy, you will buy marshmallows for me, right?"Amelia thought that too many sweets were bad for Asher's teeth, so she rarely let him have candy. Asher was clever; whenever he couldn't get what he wanted from Amelia, he would turn to Isabella and act cute.Isabella smiled and nodded, "Alright, next time Mommy will take Asher to the park to buy marshmallows.""Asher loves Mommy the most!" Asher hugged Isabella's neck and giggled.Isabella carried the child downst
Isabella sat in the passenger seat of Andrew's car, holding a thick stack of documents, still finding it hard to believe.In her impression, Robert had always been deeply secretive, shrewd, and ruthless, having run Moonlit Art Inc. for many years, firmly entrenched in his position.She had constantly been troubled by how to deal with him, yet Robert handed Moonlit Art Inc. back to her and even planned her way forward.She couldn't help but wonder if everything that had just happened was an illusion."Andrew, let me pinch you," Isabella said."Why?" Andrew asked, holding the steering wheel with one hand, puzzled."I want to see if I'm dreaming," Isabella replied."Shouldn't you pinch yourself then?""Are you silly? Pinching myself hurts. Pinching you is the same," Isabella answered seriously.Andrew: "..."He'd be foolish to let her pinch him."Andrew, do you think Robert might be possessed? He just handed the company back to me so easily. Moonlit Art Inc. is worth billions," Isabella
Robert stood at the café entrance, watching as the black Benz disappeared from view. Only then did he step down the stairs and walk towards his car. Holding the electronic key in his hand, he unlocked the car just as his phone vibrated in his jacket pocket.Glancing at the caller ID, he saw Alice's name and habitually frowned.When he answered, Alice's cool voice came through, "Robert, I'm planning to sell the house. While packing today, I found some of your things. Come get them today, or I'll throw them out with the trash."Robert and Alice's marriage had been a heavy loss. Alice would never have agreed to the divorce willingly. Robert had left her all the property and cash in his name before she agreed to the divorce.After hanging up, Robert drove to their former home.The electronic lock had long since been changed by Alice, so he could only knock on the door.Alice answered, her attitude indifferent. Now divorced, they were like strangers."Your things are in the kitchen. Take a
When Isabella received Robert's call, she was at the spa with Oliver. The beautician handed Isabella her phone, and she answered the call directly.Hearing Robert's voice surprised Isabella. After hanging up, she removed her face mask and sat up.“Isabella, what’s wrong?” Oliver asked, puzzled.“Robert wants to meet. Not sure what he’s up to this time,” Isabella replied.“He’s Charlotte’s family. He can’t mean any good. Maybe you shouldn’t go,” Oliver said, worried.“Moonlit Art Inc. is still in Robert’s hands.” Isabella sighed, jumped off the bed, and slipped on her high heels. “You go home; I’ll go meet him.”Isabella quickly washed her face, dressed, and drove to the meeting place. Robert had arranged to meet at a café, and for safety, Isabella sent the café's location to Andrew.After sending the message, she tossed her phone back into her bag. Her red Maserati parked steadily outside the café.Isabella stepped out, carrying her bag and walking into the café in her high heels.Wea
"Charlotte, Emily, please have a seat," Robert said calmly.Charlotte, who had been kept waiting for several hours, was seething with anger but had no outlet for it. After all, they were there to ask for help, and when asking for help, one must have the right attitude. She led Emily to the sofa in the reception area and sat down.Robert finished his work and then sat down on the single-seater sofa opposite them, instructing the secretary to bring over some coffee."No need. We’ve had enough coffee to be full," Charlotte replied sarcastically.However, the secretary still brought a cup of coffee and placed it on the coffee table in front of Robert.Robert took a sip of the coffee and spoke in a light tone, "I was thinking of finding time to talk to you, cousin. Since you’re here, there's no need to schedule a time.""Robert, what is it?" Charlotte asked."Not long ago, Alice and I finalized our divorce," Robert said."What?" Charlotte’s eyes widened in surprise. "Something as major as
News of David being taken into police custody was suppressed by Andrew, preventing any public impact. However, high society circles are always well-informed, making it impossible to keep the matter entirely under wraps.Mr. Jacob specifically called Andrew to inquire about the situation, his tone laced with sarcasm. Andrew offered no explanation, but after hanging up, he instructed Ryan to send evidence of Thomas's money laundering and bribery to Mr. Jacob, nearly giving the latter a heart attack.Subsequently, the Clark family also received the news. They was not as easygoing.Mrs. Clark directly ordered the servants to throw out all of Emily's belongings, declaring that Stellan should divorce her.Emily ran back home in tears, immediately throwing herself into Charlotte's arms upon entering."Emily, why are you crying like this? What happened?" Charlotte asked with a sigh.Recently, with Victoria and David both imprisoned, Charlotte had aged significantly."Mom, Stellan wants to div
Meanwhile, inside the CEO's office, Isabella was sitting in the boss's chair behind the large desk, sipping freshly brewed coffee and playing games on Andrew's computer. Andrew's computer was top-notch, and there wasn't a hint of lag while gaming.Isabella was thoroughly enjoying herself, unaware of how much time had passed until the office door opened from the outside and Andrew walked in with a file in hand. Seeing Isabella in his chair softened his otherwise stern expression."You're done with the meeting," Isabella remarked upon seeing him. She closed the game and rested her arm on the desk, propping her chin up to look at him. "Andrew, your computer is great for gaming."Andrew shook his head with a smile, feeling a bit helpless. The information on his computer was valuable enough to buy half of Ithaca town, yet only Isabella dared to use it for gaming."If you like it, I'll have Nathan buy one just like it for you.""Great!" Isabella nodded with a smile, standing up and sidling
“If Andrew would divorce me because the Harris family falls from grace, it would only prove he's not worth trusting. Victoria, do you understand what love is? I love Andrew, and I believe he loves me too.”"Love?" Victoria sneered disdainfully. "Isabella, you're truly ridiculous.""It's not me who's ridiculous, it's you, Victoria. Your whole life has been like a joke." Isabella slowly stood up, her eyes narrowing as she looked down at her."In fact, I've considered many ways to end you, but upon reflection, the best method is to bring you to justice. Victoria, you must live well in prison, reflect on what you've done and the lives you've ruined. I'll make time to visit you."After saying this, Isabella arrogantly turned and walked away, her high heels clicking with each step as she left the hospital room.Behind her, Victoria suddenly erupted into hysterical screams and roars, "I don't want to go to prison! Let me go, let me go!"Hearing the commotion, two guards outside rushed in and
At night, Isabella and Andrew had just finished an intense sex. They lay naked under the covers, chatting. Just as they were kissing passionately, the phone vibrated, interrupting them.Andrew, slightly annoyed, answered the call. Whatever the other person said made him glance at Isabella subconsciously."Andrew, what happened?" Isabella asked after he hung up."Victoria was injured and admitted to the hospital," Andrew replied."Is it easy to get injured in custody?" Isabella asked, puzzled."She was courting death; no one could stop her," Andrew said coldly. "Victoria requested to see Charlotte multiple times but was denied. She must have resorted to self-harm as a last-ditch effort. Once admitted to the hospital, she can see family according to regulations.""Victoria is still hoping David will get her out," Isabella said with a cold laugh. "She wants to see family, right? I'm also her family. Tomorrow, I'll go see her at the hospital."The next day, Isabella got up unusually early