Isabella sipped her tea, gazing out the window. Outside was a wide, bustling street, brightly lit for Valentine's Day, and even busier than during the day. Resting her head on her hand, she wondered what surprise Andrew might have in store for her. Should she be cautious while eating in case he hid the ring in the food?While she was lost in her thoughts, the food was served. All her favorite dishes made her mouth water. Andrew, attentive as always, peeled the crabs and shrimp for her, and all she had to do was eat.Isabella ended up eating a bit too much, and then Andrew drove her back home. It turned out that when he said they were just going to have dinner, he really meant just dinner. She had overthought it.Back at the villa, Isabella stormed into the bathroom and washed off her makeup. She felt it had been a waste to put in so much effort for dinner. She had to eat carefully to avoid smudging her makeup, which spoiled her enjoyment.Disappointed and slightly annoyed, she took a
He gazed tenderly into her eyes, serious and focused. "Isabella, do you remember when I told you that I'm a bit stubborn? Once I make a promise, it cannot be changed for a lifetime. Once you wear this ring, you cannot take it off."She blinked her beautiful eyes, thinking that Andrew's proposal was so assertive. But she really wanted to tell him that divorce and the ring didn't have much to do with each other. Even if they divorced, she could just refuse to return it, and he couldn't do anything about it.Of course, Isabella couldn't let him know these thoughts.If Andrew knew that while he was seriously proposing, she was thinking about how to keep his ring, he might be angry.Isabella patiently listened to him finish speaking, then snatched the ring and put it on the ring finger of her right hand herself. The size was perfect.Instinctively, she raised her hand. A diamond ring now adorned her slender, fair finger. The sunlight shone through her fingers, making the diamond sparkle br
"Elowen is pregnant. It looks like she'll be back in the Harris family soon," Olivia said."What?" Isabella was so shocked she almost dropped her jaw."Surprised? Wondering how your old dad could still manage that? Don't worry, I checked. The baby is less than two months old, so it can't be your father's," Olivia continued.Isabella was speechless.Elowen was trying to make David a father? She was really going all out to get back into the Harris family, even going so far as to use someone else's child. Elowen was truly determined.After hanging up, Isabella's lips curved into a smile.She had always known Elowen was trouble. Now, Charlotte and her daughters would have their hands full."What’s making you so happy?" Andrew asked, one hand on the steering wheel as he glanced at her."The Harris family is about to get interesting. Isn’t that good news?" Isabella replied with a sly smile, resembling a cunning little fox."You're enjoying their misfortune," Andrew teased, his tone full of
“Charlotte, let me remind you, if my future is ruined, it won't benefit you at all,” David warned before leaving as well.In the living room, only Charlotte, who was trembling with anger, and Isabella, who had been watching the show, were left.“Auntie, aren’t you the best at raising other people’s children? When Elowen gives birth to my little brother, you’ll raise him just as well as you raised me,” Isabella said with a cold smile. She then slowly got up from the sofa and walked towards the villa’s exit.As she stepped outside, Olivia was waiting by her Maserati, looking impatient.“You’re back?” Isabella asked with a cheerful smile.“Elowen’s already back; what am I still doing over there?” Olivia replied.“Get in the car,” Isabella said as she unlocked the door with her electronic key. She and Olivia got into the car one after the other.Isabella started the engine and turned the steering wheel, asking, “Did you find out anything new so quickly?”“Of course,” Olivia said proudly.
"Isabella, do you know why Andrew chose you?" Stella asked.Isabella thought: Wasn't it because she was beautiful, smart, kind, and adorable? Oh, and also because he saw her as a patsy who supported him for almost two years.Seeing that Isabella remained silent, Stella thought she had convinced her and continued smugly, "Andrew deliberately seduced you because Henry was interested in you first. He has always been in a cutthroat rivalry with us. Anything Henry wants, Andrew will snatch. Normally, the Turner family business is only passed down to the eldest son and grandson, but Andrew insists on getting involved. Later, Henry showed interest in Scarlett, and soon she became Andrew's fiancée. When Henry wanted to marry you, Andrew intervened again.""So what?" Isabella wasn't naive enough to think Stella was there to stand up for her. She couldn't be that kind-hearted!Stella suddenly reached out and grabbed her hand, "Isabella, you're still young. Are you really willing to be used like
"Are you trying to ask me who I met this morning and what we talked about? If so, just ask directly. Isn't it tiring to beat around the bush?"Andrew's gaze deepened, and he instinctively gripped her hand tightly, as if afraid she might disappear if he let go.When Andrew learned that Stella had approached Isabella, he felt a wave of inexplicable panic.Andrew knew that in times of crisis, it was crucial to remain calm. He should trust her. However, having experienced the Turner family's skill in twisting the truth, he couldn't help but worry. Even Scarlett, who wasn't foolish, got ensnared eventually. Isabella was young and inexperienced, and he couldn't help but be concerned.Isabella continued to fiddle with her cups, speaking casually, "I met with Stella this morning.""Well." He nodded. Then, silence.She waited for him to ask more, but nothing came."Andrew, why aren't you asking what we talked about?"He put his arm around her shoulders and said, "What she said isn't really imp
“Well.” Andrew hugged her and gently kissed her forehead.“Andrew, I didn’t recognize you. Did you also not recognize me? I haven’t changed much since then,” Isabella asked, looking up at him.“You have changed, you’ve become even more beautiful,” he said, trying to flatter her.“Stop being so glib!” She glared at him and continued questioning, “You obviously recognized me, so why didn’t you tell me?”This man really could keep things to himself.“There wasn’t anything to say,” he replied calmly. “My intentions with you were always pure. I didn’t want you to think I was using gratitude to manipulate you.”“But, I somehow feel like your intentions weren’t so pure,” she said, tracing circles on his chest with her fingertip, teasingly.He grabbed her restless hand and laughed. “Alright, didn’t you buy fruit and salad? Go make a fruit salad, Asher will be back soon.”After saying that, he picked up the jacket draped over the back of the sofa. “I have things to do at the office, I’ll be ba
Andrew closed his notebook and turned to look at her. She tilted her head back, smiling cutely and innocently at him, "Soldier Uncle, you’re so handsome."He laughed softly and helplessly, "Alright, stop fangirling. Mrs. Turner, you can look at me for the rest of your life, no need to rush right now.""Stop being so smug, I’m not Mrs. Turner yet," she blushed and teased.Andrew took her right hand and gently kissed the ring on her ring finger, "Mrs. Turner, you’ve already accepted the engagement ring. I checked, this Thursday is a good day. Let’s go to the civil affairs bureau and get our marriage certificate.""I have no objections, but we need to get the household registration book with my father. Mr. Turner, you'll have to handle that personally," Isabella said with a smile, cupping his face. She added, "Whenever you get the household registration book, we’ll get the certificate. I’m in no rush.""Smart as always, pushing the tough job onto me." He flicked her forehead lightly with
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