In the Brown family, Mrs. Brown held great authority, and James rarely defied his mother.Emily, looking reluctant, went into the inner room to change her clothes. She picked up her bag to leave but was stopped by Mrs. Brown."Aunt, do you have any more orders?" Emily asked.However, Mrs. Brown threw a pillbox at her. "Don't forget to take your pills. After all, you and James are not married yet. We, the Brown family, are respectable people. We don't want any scandal with an illegitimate child."Holding the box of birth control pills, Emily, with red eyes, ran out."Emily!" James instinctively put on his clothes to chase after her but was stopped by Mrs. Brown."You stay right there!""Mom! You're going too far!" James's handsome face was full of helplessness. He found himself caught between his mother and his fiancée, who weren't getting along."I don't think I've gone too far. James, I told you before, this woman has character issues. Anyway, I won't agree to you marrying her," Mrs.
"Does it sound good?" she broke the silence. "Yes," Andrew responded. "Play it again," he said, with a commanding tone. However, Isabella directly closed the piano lid, intentionally going against him. "No, I reject you. " He probably had never been refused before. Subconsciously frowning, when she stood up to leave, he suddenly reached out and grabbed her delicate wrist. She couldn't resist his strong force, and he pressed her against the piano. In front of her was the enlarged handsome face of a man. She passively stared into his eyes, his deep blue eyes resembling an unfathomable sea. Intimidating yet full of mystery and allure. Andrew, likewise, looked at her. His deep eyes slightly narrowed, the powerful gaze moved from her delicate cheeks down to her chest. Isabella wore his shirt, without even an inner garment, as her underwear had also been soaked by Asher's urine and was now hanging on the balcony. Due to the recent struggle, one of the buttons on her chest had come u
"I'm not interested in your romantic history with other men. If you're worried that I'll tell Evelyn, you're thinking too much. Evelyn is neither my relative nor my friend. I have no obligation to warn her, and I certainly don't want to trouble myself."Isabella's gaze remained on the script, her tone neither warm nor cold.For her, as long as Victoria didn't cause trouble for her, she couldn't be bothered whether Victoria was someone's mistress or something else.As for Evelyn, if she ended up being cheated on, it was her own misfortune. Isabella had no obligation to warn her. Besides, even if she did offer a warning, Evelyn might not believe it."If you have nothing else, you can leave. Don't delay me from reading the script." Seeing Victoria still sitting without moving, Isabella coldly issued the dismissal.Victoria's expression was incredibly awkward. She stood up from the sofa slowly, forced a smile, and said, "Isabella, regardless of anything, we are sisters. Although we have s
"The matter of surgery, I will consider seriously," Eleanor said faintly, then turned and lay down on the bed. "I'm a bit tired, Isabella, you should go back first.""Okay." Isabella nodded, not pressing for more. She knew the importance of patience.She carefully tucked in her mother and quietly left the hospital room.Leaving the hospital, she drove straight to Maple Leaf Road.She had been filming on the set for almost two months, and she hadn't seen Asher in almost that long. Last time on the video call, Amelia mentioned that Asher was already crawling everywhere. Isabella was somewhat surprised; her baby seemed to be growing faster and smarter than the others.Turning left into the neighborhood, Isabella's car stopped in front of the building.She pushed open the door to the apartment and unexpectedly saw Andrew sitting in the living room.He was wearing a white shirt with the collar slightly unbuttoned, giving off a lazy vibe. Asher was sitting on his lap, trying hard to climb o
Isabella moved her wrist, which was sore from his grip, and replied displeasedly, 'Don't get me wrong, I just want to put a blanket on you'Andrew lightly pursed his thin lips, still staring at her without blinking, his gaze carrying a kind of penetrating depth.'Concerned about me?' he said, pursing his firm lips, and a smirk played on the corners of his mouth.Her cheeks reddened, and she struggled to climb down from him. 'Don't be presumptuous. I'm afraid you'll catch a cold and pass it on to Asher... Uh...'Before she could finish her sentence, her lips were forcefully sealed. In her mouth was a strong alcoholic taste, mixed with a hint of tobacco.Her mind went blank, and their bodies pressed tightly together. She could even feel the warmth of his chest rising and falling slightly. Every breath was filled with the strong masculine aura, making it hard for her to breathe.The suffocation made Isabella instinctively struggle. However, his powerful hand pressed against the back of h
Recently, Emily's relationship with Mrs. Brown has been getting worse, causing her a great deal of distress."Mom, can't you just say a few less things to me? I'm not in a good mood today," Emily pouted in response.Charlotte instructed the servant to clean the corridor and then pulled her into the house, asking, "What's going on? Weren't you supposed to go to James's house? Why did you come back with such a gloomy face?""It's all because of James's mom. She was picking on me, so I got upset and came back," Emily replied angrily.Charlotte sighed helplessly. "Mrs. Brown has a lot of influence in the Brown family, even James's father listens to her. If she disagrees, your marriage to James might be in jeopardy.""The more she disagrees, the more I want to marry her son, just to annoy her," Emily said triumphantly. "Anyway, James is captivated by me, and he won't marry anyone else.""What's the use of getting angry with James's mom? She will be your future mother-in-law. If you want to
A few days later, Eleanor's surgery was scheduled, and one of the world's top cardiac surgeons was invited.Samuel told Isabella, "For this type of surgery, the general success rate domestically is around 80%. However, Professor Mason is my mentor, and his cardiac repair surgery is top-notch internationally, with no failed cases. You're very lucky; he happens to be in Ithaca town for an exchange, and only after numerous requests did he agree to perform the surgery for your mother.""Samuel, thank you, really thank you so much," Isabella said excitedly, grabbing his hand.However, Samuel seemed to have touched an electric switch and immediately withdrew his hand.He and Andrew had known each other since childhood. Although Andrew was sometimes mysterious, Samuel understood him somewhat. Andrew was extremely protective, and if he found out that Samuel had touched his woman's hand, he might just cut off his claws."Well, as a doctor, no need to thank me. Go back and take care of the pati
Evelyn was probably fed up. She grabbed Caleb by the arms, "Caleb, let's forget about this incident. If you dare to cheat again, my father will never let you off.""And you!" Evelyn targeted Isabella again. "Get lost, I don't want to see you again!""Why should I?" Isabella argued her case. She wasn't the one who should leave.However, it seemed that everyone on the film set sided with Evelyn. In their eyes, she was the innocent victim.A few crew members half-guided, half-pushed Isabella out.Even Director Davis, with a hint of helplessness, told her, "Isabella, I can see that you're not in good shape today. Don't attend the press conference later.""Mr. Davis, do you also believe I would seduce Caleb?" Isabella asked."I believe you didn't, but it's about getting the public to believe you. In this industry, reputation is crucial. Many female artists have seen their careers end after being labeled as mistresses. If this matter becomes big, even my movie will be affected."Olivia call
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