Asher couldn't get enough of the new bubble machine. Even after playing outside, he continued at home, spraying bubbles all over the floor. Isabella was at her wit's end. Despite coaxing and deceiving, she couldn't get the bubble machine away. "You should talk less. If you're so capable, why don't you take the bubble machine away?" Isabella vented her frustration at Andrew. Thoughts ran through her mind: "If you're capable, go ahead. Your son not making a fuss would be strange." However, all she saw was Andrew walking up to Asher, his handsome face slightly stern, extending his palm, and simply saying, "Hand it over." Asher obediently surrendered the bubble machine, although he pouted, indicating his displeasure, yet he didn't cry or make a scene. Isabella watched with wide eyes. It seemed her son only bullied her; he surely was selective with his targets. In frustration, she jumped off the couch, rolled up her sleeves, thinking, "Today, I must teach this brat a lesson." Yet wh
"Last time, we already had a private chat at the police station. Isn't it unreasonable for you to bring this up now?" Isabella frowned. But dealing with these thugs, expecting reason from them was futile. "At that time, you weren't a super star. Aren't you actors very wealthy? Last time, you tried to brush me off with a little money? How about giving me a hundred thousand or eighty thousand now?" The bald man shamelessly demanded. Though a hundred thousand or eighty thousand might not be a trivial amount, for Isabella, it was a drop in the bucket. She wasn't naive; she knew these people were bottomless pits. Giving them once meant giving them again. She didn't owe them anything. Last time, she compensated for the reasonable medical expenses and compensation for the injuries caused by her. Seeing that she wasn't swayed, the bald man attempted to touch her face. He grinned obscenely. "If you won't give money, then let's use your body." However, before his hand could touch her, she
When the doctor stitched Andrew's wound with seven stitches, Isabella sat beside, her hands propping up her chin, gazing at him with a look of admiration.Her mind replayed the recent scenes over and over.He smiled and said, "A kiss, and I'll handle those people for you."After dealing with those people, he stood under the dim streetlight, lowered his head, and kissed her, asking for his reward.Just the thought of his gentle yet domineering kiss, the cool touch of his lips, and his slippery tongue made her cheeks flush."Does it hurt?" She looked at his blurry wound, pouting slightly as she asked."I had anesthesia. Do you think it hurts?" He raised an eyebrow in response. In truth, this slight pain meant nothing to him. Moreover, a werewolf's healing ability was swift.Isabella wished she could knock herself out; what a ridiculous question she had asked.Andrew and Isabella returned to the apartment, already past midnight.As he opened the door to the master bedroom, she eagerly fo
Isabella was completely confused, not knowing which play they were acting out. However, out of politeness, she respectfully greeted the couple, considering their seniority.Mrs. Miller seemed particularly enthusiastic, grasping Isabella's hands and meticulously scanning her from head to toe, satisfied with her manners and appearance. She smiled and said, "You can call me Auntie, and I'll call you Isabella. It'll make things feel more familiar."She forced a smile, tugging at the corners of her lips, thinking, "What Auntie? What Isabella? How well do we even know each other?"Subsequently, Victoria and Isabella took their seats.Isabella was seated next to Mrs. Miller, who bombarded her with questions, asking about her age, school graduation, hobbies, and more. She patiently answered each one.Victoria occasionally chimed in, "Isabella is the brightest star in our family. Dad spoils her; even Mom pays more attention to her than to me. I often feel envious of her."Charlotte, on the sid
She was already tired of pretending with Charlotte, bluntly pushing her hand away and saying in an indifferent tone, 'Thank you for your kindness, Auntie and elder sister, but, Mr. Luke and I are not quite compatible.' By saying this, Isabella had already drawn a clear line. After speaking, she took off the white jade bracelet from her wrist and thrust it into Charlotte's hand. "Please trouble my sister to return the bracelet. No work, no gain. I can't dare to accept such a precious gift." Victoria hadn't expected her refusal at all. Even though she was adept at disguising her emotions, her face immediately changed. She thought Isabella, a woman who had been used by others, had even given birth to an illegitimate child. Being able to marry into the Miller family was already a miraculous opportunity earned over several lifetimes. How dare she refuse! "What did you say?" Even Caleb was surprised, raising his eyebrows. "Are your ears working fine? Do I need to repeat myself? You bro
At the same time, Isabella's car was smoothly cruising on the road, with Olivia behind the wheel. Olivia knew about her blind date with Luke, which made her jealous and envious. She slapped the steering wheel in frustration, “What a waste, what a waste! If you don’t want it, just give it to me.” “I would if I could, but unfortunately, Luke's ownership doesn't belong to me,”she replied with a smile. 'You can still laugh about it? Missing out on the movie king, doesn't it bother you?' Olivia asked. At Olivia's words, Isabella seemed to seriously ponder for a moment, then pretended to nod, 'It's a pity.' 'Actually, you and Luke are really suitable for each other. Handsome guy and beautiful girl, comparable family background. Why not just marry him?' Olivia suggested, genuinely thinking that Isabella and Luke looked good together. 'If I really follow their wishes to marry Luke, that's me being sold off, happily helping to count the money,' Isabella self-mockingly laughed. Olivia lo
She grabbed a bottle of mineral water and, whether intentionally or not, struggled to open it. She nearly used all her strength until the cap finally came off, but her hand slipped, causing the liquid to spill onto the floor, soaking her legs and the bandages wrapped around her ankles. She couldn't get any unluckier. Isabella was on the verge of tears; even a bottle of water was bullying her now. It felt like life was getting unbearable. She was struggling with the wet leg when the doorbell rang at that exact moment. Isabella instinctively thought it might be Olivia returning, so she bounced over to open the door. However, what met her eyes was a handsome man. "Andrew?" Isabella stared at him, wide-eyed, looking baffled. It takes over two hours to fly from Ithaca town to New York; Superman couldn't make it that fast. She instinctively thought she might be hallucinating and rubbed her eyes forcefully with her hand. Andrew's blue eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and amusemen
Luke's expression darkened slightly, the brightness in his eyes dimming noticeably. They both knew what Mrs. Miller giving Isabella the white jade bracelet meant—it wasn't just a simple gift; it was akin to an engagement token.Returning the bracelet would equate to rejecting the proposal.Luke unconsciously tightened his grip, trying to sound calm as he asked, "You don't like the bracelet?""It's too valuable, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to accept," she replied."What do you find inappropriate about it?" He raised his gaze, looking directly into her eyes, a question veiled in double meaning.Isabella paused slightly, not expecting Luke to be so persistent.She had been speaking delicately, not wanting to hurt each other's feelings. However, with Luke pressing, she had no choice but to be frank."I'm not the right match for you," she said with a slight sigh in her tone."I don't feel that way," Luke replied, his gaze upon Isabella holding a hint of fervor.Luke was born into pri
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