The news of Caleb cheating on Victoria became the headline of various newspapers and magazines. In a society that abhors mistresses, Victoria was almost drowned in the public's disdain.Helpless, she had to hide in the Harris family mansion every day and dared not go out."Sis, hiding like this is not a solution. Caleb should also think of a way. You are his woman, and this time you are suffering because of him. He can't just sit idly by," Emily sat on Victoria's bed, trimming her nails with a nail clipper, and casually said without much concern.Victoria, who always preferred not to waste words with her smooth-minded sister, replied perfunctorily, "Due to the stumbling blocks of Evelyn's family, several projects applied by Caleb's family were not approved. And even the recently acquired piece of land has encountered problems. He is preoccupied now, and I don't want to add trouble to him.""Sis, you really are a virtuous helper to your brother-in-law. If I encounter trouble, I'll thro
Later, Andrew lifted his profound gaze and looked at Ryan, asking, "Have you found out about the things I asked you to investigate?"Ryan nodded, "I was just about to tell you. Those thugs were bought off, and the one who bought them is named Carter, a small owner of an electronic gaming company. I had someone carefully investigate, and this Carter is related to the Mitchell family.""Is this Caleb's doing?" Andrew raised an eyebrow. The deep furrow on his forehead instantly became colder, giving an impression of profound inscrutability.When he went to the police station to bail out Isabella and saw those thugs, suspicion arose. These people were always seeking profit and rarely engaged in such major conflicts. Only a young girl like Isabella, inexperienced in the ways of the world, would think this incident was just an accident."Olivia is Isabella's wet nurse's daughter. Caleb could easily connect Olivia to Isabella. Should I send someone to protect her?" Ryan asked again."Find a
After finishing the second book, Isabella obediently went back to her guest room to sleep.Andrew, however, continued working until around three in the morning.At six in the morning, while he was sound asleep, he heard a slight noise from the door.Given his background in the special forces and enhanced werewolf hearing, even during deep sleep, any sound could instantly wake him up.He reflexively opened his eyes, sat up, and saw the door being slightly pushed open from the outside. A small, black head poked in."Daddy!" Seeing him awake, Asher pushed the door open, ran in with his little short legs, climbed onto the bed, and pounced on Andrew."Daddy, happy, Daddy, happy," Asher said enthusiastically.Andrew hugged the child, sitting up on the bed. Then he saw Isabella walking in behind him."It's supposed to be 'Daddy, happy birthday.' I've taught you so many times, and you still can't get it right. How silly," she lightly tapped Asher's little head with her fingertip.Asher was se
Andrew went downstairs to open the door, and there stood a delivery person with a beautifully crafted cake box in hand. "Sir, the cake you ordered, please sign for it."Of course, Andrew hadn't ordered a cake. He turned to look at Isabella. She tightly pursed her red lips, displaying a hint of awkwardness.As Andrew signed the receipt, a faint smile appeared on his lips.Just as the cake was placed on the table, Amelia returned with Asher.The baby, seeing the cake on the table, took short steps, stepped on a chair, and climbed directly onto the table. His chubby little hands smacked onto the cake.The cake was pressed into a different shape, and the baby's hands were covered in cream."Oh, Asher." Amelia hurriedly picked up the baby from the table."Cake, want it!" The baby stared at the cake greedily, flapping his hands and feet in Amelia's arms. She almost couldn't hold him.Andrew stood by, extending his hand to take the child.Even in his father's arms, the baby wasn't well-behav
Parker didn't mind, wearing a playful expression. He took a deep drag of his cigarette and teasingly blew the smoke in Zoe's face.Zoe, glaringly flirted with, turned red with anger. However, she didn't dare openly offend Andrew's friend and could only suppress her anger, ignoring him.She only spoke to Ryan, "You, as Andrew's confidant, wouldn't you know where he is?"Ryan chuckled after hearing her. "You're giving me too much credit. He's the boss; how would a mere employee like me know his whereabouts?"Ryan joked around, leaving Zoe helpless. With a stern face, she continued, "Uncle Jacob has specially prepared a birthday feast for him. If he still doesn't show up, is he trying to alienate everyone? If you really care about him, you should advise him to come home quickly to avoid upsetting Uncle Jacob.""Alienating everyone?" Ryan chewed on those words, his playful smile gradually replaced by disdain. "Zoe, you probably haven't figured out who is family and who is an enemy for And
While Evelyn was crying, she completely forgot to fight back."Victoria, do you think that by defeating me, you can have a good life? I'm pregnant with Caleb's child. He won't abandon his own flesh and blood."Victoria's expression stiffened for a moment, but she quickly regained her smile. Her sinister gaze fell on Evelyn's belly. "Pregnant? So what! Caleb is quite the playboy. Over the years, how many women have had abortions for him? I bet he doesn't even remember. Even if what's in your belly is a fetus, even if it really comes out, a few thousand dollars a month in living expenses would be enough to get by...""Victoria, shut up, I'll kill you, I'll kill you!" Evelyn, in an emotional outburst, struggled to get up from the ground. One hand covered her stomach, and the other reached into her handbag, pulling out a fruit knife, thrusting it towards Victoria.Victoria was a very shrewd person. She had been on guard since Evelyn entered, and the knife didn't even touch a corner of her
"Yeah, learning to leverage power, making progress. But next time, find a suitable candidate, not someone as vulnerable as Evelyn." Andrew finished speaking and extinguished the cigarette that hadn't burned to its end."Alright, don't dwell on it. Accompany me for some food outside."Isabella was a bit hungry too. When the two of them went out together, unexpectedly, they received a call from James on the way.She held the phone, looking somewhat bewildered.Since that night on her eighteenth birthday, they hadn't been in contact.After hesitating for a moment, Isabella answered the call.On the other end of the phone, James's voice sounded somewhat hoarse and weary. He asked her to meet at a nearby café.She felt that there might not be much to talk about between her and James. Just as she was about to come up with a reason to refuse, before she could say anything, he threw out a 'See you there' and hung up.Helpless, Isabella could only ask Andrew to pull over."I've made an appoint
Ryan impatiently took out his wallet, pulled out a check, and tossed it to his girlfriend. "Go shopping with your friends. Buy whatever you like, no need to save money for me."His girlfriend took the card, happily went on her way.Ryan stood on the street corner across from the coffee shop, dialing his phone."Find out why James and Isabella met, and also, anonymously notify James's current fiancée to come here," Ryan instructed his subordinate....Emily angrily stormed into the coffee shop, but Isabella had already left.James was surprised to see her. "Emily, why are you here?""If I don't come, do you plan to take me for a fool forever? Where is she?" Emily sharply asked."Who are you talking about?" James frowned at her.Emily glanced at the table, picked up the two coffee cups. "Two cups, James, you better not tell me there's only you!"James, with an exhausted expression, sighed, "I did meet Isabella today, but not in the way you think. We were discussing business.""Discussin
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