Isabella's new movie wrapped up filming two months later. Just as she got into the car, she received a call from the Harris family urging her to return. Hanging up the phone, she impatiently told Olivia, "Help me send my luggage back to the apartment. I need to go to the Harris family." "What's going on over there again?" Olivia muttered. She shrugged helplessly. When Isabella returned to the villa, David and Charlotte were both there. Mrs. Ada greeted her warmly, holding her hand and inquiring about her well-being. While Isabella politely responded, she thought to herself: Something's not right; Mrs. Ada must be up to something. "Grandma, I've just returned and I'm quite worn out. I'll go upstairs to change and then come down to chat with you." "Sure, go change first, and we'll talk later." Mrs. Ada's wrinkled face lit up with a smile. As Isabella headed upstairs, Ava and Lily followed her into the room. Ava pressed her onto the bed, pulling up her pant leg to reveal a long
Due to Charlotte introduced Idris to Aria, Mrs. Ada has been somewhat favorable towards her recently and continued with a smile, "Charlotte is also good. Even though she has limited means, she's put aside her private savings to supplement Aria's dowry. If Eleanor were still alive, she would certainly not treat Aria unfairly." Isabella, with her chopsticks in hand, continued picking up food, seemingly ignoring Mrs. Ada's words. Her mother, Eleanor, had passed away, and Aria had never even inquired about her. Eleanor had indeed treated Aria like her own daughter, but Aria never regarded Eleanor as her mother. Seeing Isabella silent, Mrs. Ada felt somewhat awkward. However, she was always shameless enough to continue, "Eleanor once said before her passing that Aria was like her own daughter. When Aria grows up and marries, she should be given 5% of Moonlit Art Inc.'s shares as her dowry. Although Eleanor is no longer with us, the company is still there. Isabella, your cousin is gettin
When Isabella returned to the apartment, both Asher and Amelia had already gone to bed, leaving only the light in the study on. She kicked off her high heels, gently pushed open the door to the study, tiptoed in, and approached Andrew from behind, covering his eyes with her hands. Andrew's vision instantly went dark. He smirked slightly and covered her soft, delicate hand with his own. "How old are you and still playing such childish games?" Taking hold of her hand, he pulled her into his arms. She fell against his chest, her face charming, and her arms naturally wrapped around his neck. "Did you miss me?" she asked. "Yes," he embraced her, his lips brushing against the corner of her mouth. "You came back so soon?" "Just wrapped up filming and rushed back. Tomorrow is Asher's birthday." She finished, excitedly asking, "What's the plan for tomorrow?" "Just a kid's birthday, ordered a cake, and a trip to the amusement park should do," Andrew replied. Asher was still young, so a
As they walked out of the amusement park's main gate, Isabella subconsciously turned her head, looking at the dazzling lights of the Ferris wheel, a hint of reluctance in her eyes. "Don't want to leave?" Andrew asked tentatively. She didn't answer, just smiled. Before the car, Andrew handed Asher over to Amelia and gave the driver a few instructions. The car drove away with Amelia and Asher, leaving Andrew and Isabella behind. "Andrew, we must be the most irresponsible parents," she said, sticking out her tongue. "Asher will sleep as soon as he gets back, so whether we stay or not doesn't matter. I should spend more time with you. You worked hard to give birth to him, and that's commendable," he said with a half-smile. He took her hand and walked back into the amusement park. Without Asher, the little rascal, the two of them could play without any reservations. Andrew realized that Isabella was quite adventurous. After several rounds on the roller coaster, he felt dizzy, but
He recognized her as the young girl he had once saved. Since he had saved her then, there was no reason to harm her now.Because inside her belly was a vibrant life, belonging to her and also to him. If he were to harm this child, she would surely hate him.Andrew inexplicably looked forward to what a child, a blend of their blood, would be like.Then Asher was born, and their destinies intertwined, tightly entangled together.They left the amusement park, already past midnight.Before going to bed, Andrew went to the children's room and quietly watched over his son's crib for a while before leaving. When he returned to the room, Isabella was sitting on the bed playing with her phone."Is Asher asleep?" she asked."Yes, fast asleep," Andrew sat down beside her on the bed. "He looks a lot like you when he's asleep.""Of course, since I gave birth to him, he's naturally adorable like me," she tilted her face up, proudly saying.He habitually reached out with his long fingers and lightly
On the phone, there was a bit of noise. "Isabella, what's wrong?" Andrew's voice was hoarse but as gentle as always. "Andrew, have you been drinking again?" Her voice was muffled, clearly indicating he had been drinking. "Yes, just a bit. It's hard to avoid at business dinners." His tone softened, trying to soothe her. "Your health, your choice. I don't care," she replied angrily. "Okay, okay, I know I was wrong. I'll definitely not drink later. Why are you so upset today?" He paused, reflecting on himself, "Did I do something wrong again?" She was caught off guard by his question. After hesitating for a while, she murmured, "Haven't you seen the news online recently?" "What news?" He stifled a laugh, deliberately pretending not to know. "Andrew, are you blind or deaf? Even if you're busy, didn't Ryan and Charles, those two gossipers, tell you?" Isabella wasn't stupid; Andrew couldn't fool her. As a businessman, he was always aware of what was happening around him. He definit
"What's going on?" Isabella pushed open the door and asked in confusion. Lily rushed up from downstairs, her face gleaming with schadenfreude as she told Ava and Isabella, "You two should go downstairs and take a look; it's quite a spectacle. Charlotte and Emily just got back, and Mrs. Ada is furious with them. There's shouting and fighting downstairs, it's a mess. Even Mr. David couldn't calm things down when he got back." "Shut your mouth. You're too loose-lipped; be careful not to stir up trouble." Ava scolded Lily in a low voice but still followed her downstairs. Downstairs was indeed chaotic, as if a market was in full swing. Charlotte and Emily had just returned from Paris and were unaware of Aria's miscarriage due to domestic violence. They returned home happily, carrying bags filled with their shopping spoils. However, as soon as they entered, Mrs. Ada slapped Charlotte across the face. Though Mrs. Ada was advanced in age, she was still strong from her younger years and h
This day, the Hayes family remained silent. Charlotte returned to the villa, feeling uneasy, and was scolded by Mrs. Ada. Unfortunately, Isabella slept too soundly. Lily tried to wake her up twice but failed. Isabella slept until evening. As she put on her coat to go home, she received a call from Olivia, asking her to come over immediately for an urgent matter. She sighed with a hint of resentment as she drove; her car was about to reach the apartment. She parked by the roadside, picked up her phone, and dialed Andrew's number. When he answered, she asked with a hint of complaint, "Andrew, where are you?" "I'm in Rochester town and will be staying here for about a week," he replied. "Why did you go to Rochester town? I've come back for a rare visit, and I can't even see you," she couldn't help but complain. Soon after, Andrew's warm, deep laughter came through the phone. His voice was magnetic and charming, "Did you miss me?" "Yes," she nodded, subconsciously covering her face,
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