"You? You two are dating" Victoria let out a cold laugh, then turned to Orlaith. "Miss Orlaith, you might not be aware, but I’ve been pregnant for more than three months. If you want to become a stepmother as soon as you walk in, I don’t mind handing the child over to you to raise."Orlaith's face was ashen, and she raised her chin high, looking at them with disdain. However, she looked quite disheveled, with a bruised mouth and her hair in a mess, resembling a peacock with its feathers plucked, far from her usual pride."Caleb, is this your actress fiancée? Coming from such a humble background, she really lacks manners.""How could she compare to you?" Caleb took the opportunity to hold Orlaith's hand and compliment her.Orlaith snorted through her nose and turned to Caleb, saying, "Didn't you say you want to be with me? I'll give you a chance now. Slap her a few times, hard and viciously, until I'm satisfied, and I’ll agree to be your girl friend. As for the bastard in her belly, if
"You can eat anything, but you can't say anything without proof. What makes you say I pushed your sister down the stairs?" Of course, Orlaith would never admit it."I saw it with my own eyes. It was you. You deliberately pushed my sister down the stairs," Emily cried.Orlaith maintained her arrogant demeanor and turned to look at Caleb. Clearly, Orlaith had no intention of taking responsibility and wanted him to handle it.Caleb, still dreaming of becoming a distinguished son-in-law of the Taylor family, eagerly seized the chance to show his loyalty. He pulled Orlaith behind him, shielding her."Emily, do you even understand the law? As Victoria's immediate family member, you can't testify in court. I've already had the stairwell surveillance footage deleted. If you insist on suing Orlaith, I can testify that Victoria slipped and fell on her own, having nothing to do with Orlaith. Emily, you need to think it through—false accusations have legal consequences.""Caleb, are you even a ma
In the morning, Asher had a drawing class. Amelia took him to the class, and Isabella enjoyed a solid nap. After Amelia brought Asher back, Isabella had lunch with the child and played in the garden afterward.While they were having fun, Andrew's blue Porsche drove into the garden."Daddy!" Asher saw the car and ran towards it.Isabella followed, smiling as she approached them. "Andrew, why are you back so early?""I canceled a social engagement to spend more time with you and get to the Harris family early. This way, we can return home earlier tonight," Andrew replied casually.In reality, the evening engagement was unavoidable, so he had Ryan cover for him. Ryan complained bitterly, saying Andrew had ruined his chance to date.Three of them entered the villa together. Isabella handed the child to Amelia, went upstairs to change clothes, and then left with Andrew.As Andrew's car drove into the Harris family villa, David and Elowen eagerly came out to greet them.David didn't seem to
When Isabella spoke to this point, Mrs. Ada and Elowen couldn't say anything more and instead began to chat casually."Isabella, why didn’t you bring your child home? We even prepared gifts," Elowen quickly changed the subject.Isabella maintained her lukewarm attitude. Back then, her child was viewed as illegitimate by the family, and they couldn't wait to get rid of him. Now that they knew he was Andrew’s son, they wanted to cozy up to him. Wasn't it a bit too late?"He's still young and likes to make noise. It wouldn’t be good if he disturbed Grandma.""At Mrs. Ada's age, she loves having a lively atmosphere. Bring the child over when you have time; it’ll make our family happy," Elowen said with a bright smile.No matter what Elowen said, Isabella just nodded in agreement. Whether she would actually do it was another matter.With nothing to say to Isabella, Mrs. Ada turned her attention to scolding Emily."Emily, Isabella’s child is already running around, but there’s still no sign
In the mall, the shop assistant was taking Isabella's measurements.After the measurements were done, Isabella sat down next to Olivia and started chatting."Isabella, what's with those two 'guardians' at the door?" Olivia asked, glancing towards the entrance.At the entrance, two tall and sturdy bodyguards in black suits stood like door guardians.Isabella shrugged helplessly and replied, "Andrew sent them. After the Mitchell family scandal, he was worried that Victoria would act like a mad dog and attack randomly, so he sent two bodyguards to protect me."In fact, Andrew had said: "Victoria is insane and ruthless. She didn't hesitate to harm a man she shared a bed with for years, let alone you. I feel more at ease with two skilled bodyguards following you."Isabella didn't think much of it. Caleb had used Victoria for years, even making her sleep with other men for benefits. It was only fair that he was bitten back. Isabella had no dirt on her that Victoria could use, so she wasn't
"If that drunkard is so obsessed that he doesn't care about his wife and children, then what do we do?" Ryan asked again."We'll do whatever needs to be done," Andrew said, his blue eyes turning icy cold, his tone devoid of warmth.Ryan nodded. "That deranged woman Victoria deserves to die. If we don't get rid of her, she might harm Luna."Andrew pursed his lips coldly. Victoria had truly angered him this time."Boss, I'll get to work. I'll inform you as soon as there's news." Ryan stood up leisurely. Just as he reached the door, Andrew's voice sounded again from behind."Ryan, keep my hospitalization under wraps," Andrew said, his blue eyes still cold.As the CEO of the Turner family conglomerate, any disturbance in his life could impact the company. If word of his car accident and hospitalization got out, it could cause stock fluctuations, shareholder panic, and give people like Thomas an opportunity to exploit the situation.Ryan made an OK gesture to show he understood. Then he pu
Samuel, dressed in a white coat, continued to deceive Layla and Isabella, claiming that Andrew's condition was a normal reaction to a concussion. Fortunately, Layla and Isabella knew little about medical knowledge and were too worried to think clearly, their minds entirely focused on Andrew. Otherwise, if they had looked it up online, Samuel would have been exposed.Andrew was in a coma for two days, during which Isabella stayed by his side without eating or drinking, taking care of him. She visibly lost weight, her face turned pale, and her eyes were bloodshot."Isabella, Samuel said Andrew won't wake up for a while. Go get some rest, I'll watch over him," Layla said to her.Isabella stubbornly shook her head, half-lying on Andrew's bedside, tightly holding his hand and refusing to let go, afraid that if she did, he would disappear.Layla was infuriated and said coldly, "He's in a coma now. What good is it for you to stay here? If he wakes up and you collapse, it will only make him w
"Hey, you guys, don't you have any sense? Hurry up and untie Torin's wife. Can't you hear that she's cried herself hoarse?" Ryan ordered.Torin sneered after hearing this. He wasn't going to be threatened.After Torin's wife was untied, the camera was still focused on the rooftop railing. Ryan looked at the phone screen and smiled, "That empty railing looks awkward. Tie the kid back up there. Don't tie him too tightly; we don't want to hurt him.""Mr. Ryan, the wind is really strong. What if we can't tie him tight enough and he falls?" one of the men asked."Stop wasting time. Just do what I tell you," Ryan barked. Clearly, he didn't care whether the kid fell or not.Soon, the phone was filled with the sound of the child crying, screaming desperately, "Mom, Mom, I'm scared..."Hearing this, Torin finally reacted, almost jumping out of his chair. "You bastards! How can you go after a child? Are you even human?""Didn't you just say that we rich people are heartless and ruthless? This i
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