"Um..." Olivia was about to ask, but Isabella didn't give her the chance at all."What 'um' are you talking about? I'll be back; I need to use the restroom." Isabella tossed her suitcase to Olivia and walked toward the direction of the restroom, clicking her heels.Standing at the restroom door, she held her phone in her left hand and inexplicably dialed Andrew's number.She didn't know why, but right now, she really wanted to hear his voice.After a few rings, the call was answered, and Andrew's deep, appealing voice came through. "Isabella?""Yeah," Isabella responded in a subdued tone, her voice slightly nasal.He sensitively detected something amiss in her voice and instinctively furrowed his brow. "What happened?"In his eyes, Isabella was a troublemaker, always capable of stirring up trouble anytime, anywhere.She sniffed, a bit annoyed. Couldn't she call him without something being wrong?"Nothing, I just suddenly missed you a bit," she replied."Well, then keep missing me," An
Andrew flinched slightly, feeling somewhat annoyed. Sometimes, when a person fabricates a lie, they need countless other lies to cover it up. That statement was indeed true.He was racking his brains, trying to figure out how to explain why a painting worth millions was hanging in his room when he saw Isabella reach out and touch the canvas, saying casually, "The imitation techniques nowadays are really good; replicas look exactly like the original.""..." He was momentarily taken aback, then chuckled softly.Extending his arm, he gently pulled Isabella into his embrace.She leaned against his sturdy chest. He lowered his head slightly, his warm breath falling on her snow-white bare neck, causing Isabella's body to tremble uncontrollably.At that moment, he truly wanted to mark her. As a possessive werewolf, he believed his self-control was strong enough."What do you want to eat tonight?" he softly inquired.Feeling uncomfortable being held by him, Isabella glanced down and saw his a
When the waiter asked how they wanted their steaks, Isabella chimed in first, "Cooked, both portions are the same."Andrew: "…""Eating undercooked meat can upset your stomach," Isabella stated seriously.Then, the waiter brought two very well-done steaks. Andrew felt like they lacked the proper texture, so he barely touched his.Isabella also left most of her steak. She didn't have many expectations regarding texture but found the meat a bit tough to chew.Despite the disappointing steaks, the durian pizza suited her taste. She almost finished a 12-inch pizza by herself, feeling quite full.After eating the pizza, she had a bowl of pudding and drank a glass of orange juice. Feeling completely stuffed, she sat in the car, still burping from the fullness.Andrew drove her back, but suddenly, the car stalled in the middle of the road and couldn't restart.It was probably the first time he faced such an embarrassing situation. He called the driver with a serious face, "The car stalled on
One year on Isabella's birthday, Eleanor custom-made a hairpin from the gemstones of a ruby necklace she brought with her as dowry. Mrs. Ada made a fuss about it, and in the end, Eleanor ended up buying a ruby necklace for Aria with her own money. Eleanor often cried due to Mrs. Ada and her granddaughter's unreasonable demands and insatiable desires. David, being overly filial, didn't side with Eleanor. Later, Eleanor divorced David, and Charlotte married into the family. Charlotte was a shrewd woman. She persuaded Mrs. Ada to send Aria abroad to study. Although Mrs. Ada had limited experience, she agreed to let her granddaughter study abroad, but she insisted on accompanying her, worried about leaving her alone in a foreign country. After Charlotte arranged their departure, Mrs. Ada and Aria happily went overseas. After their departure, Charlotte managed the household alone. Now, with Mrs. Ada and Aria back, Isabella expected that life might become difficult. Isabella felt ther
David nodded after listening. Aria was his niece, and he had no reason to disregard her. With a warm smile, he asked, "Aria, what are your plans for the future?" David, being the Deputy Mayor, could easily arrange for his niece to find a leisurely job. However, Aria responded, "Uncle, I majored in performing arts in college. I want to enter the entertainment industry." Aria's statement surprised him. She seated herself beside David, holding his arm with a hint of coquetry. "Uncle, you must help me." "When Aria was at school, she played some roles. Her teachers praised her talents, saying she was a rising star. She loves performing, and as her uncle, you must support her," Mrs. Ada chimed in. David slightly furrowed his brow. With two daughters already in the entertainment business and now his niece aspiring for the same, this was becoming quite a pot of stew. "So, Aria wants to become a star. That's not a problem. I'll ask Robert to arrange for a competent agent to guide you,"
Having nearly finished their drinks, Andrew took out his wallet, extracted some bills, and settled the tab. Exiting the bar, it was already dark outside. As they had both been drinking, they couldn't drive, so Andrew called for a ride. The car stopped steadily in front of the apartment building, and the two of them stepped out. Isabella, having had a bit too much to drink, felt a bit dizzy. She clung to Andrew's arm, allowing him to guide her to the elevator. They stopped in front of the elevator, only to see a yellow maintenance sign on the floor. The elevator was under maintenance, so they had to take the stairs. Midway through climbing, she started to pant, whereas Andrew, beside her, showed no signs of fatigue, walking effortlessly. "Tired? Should I carry you?" his deep, gentle voice murmured. She readily agreed, jumping onto his back. With her on his back, he proceeded steadily up the stairs. The first ten or so floors had motion sensor lights, but the last two floors' l
Victoria just smiled shyly and remained silent. However, Emily couldn't help but curse in her mind: "What an idiot." She didn't want to continue eating with such a fool. She lazily put down her chopsticks and said, "I'm full." After that, she got up and left. Following suit, Victoria also set down her chopsticks. "Grandma, Dad, I'm done eating. I'll go to my room first. Take your time." In comparison to Emily, Victoria always maintained the manners and composure of a refined young lady. Both sisters entered their rooms successively. Emily sat on the soft princess bed and couldn't help mocking, "A rustic person from the countryside. She thinks she can make it big in the entertainment industry just because she's somewhat attractive. It's laughable." "Keep your voice down. If Grandma hears that, it'll cause trouble again," Victoria warned. "That old hag, nearly at death's door, still throws her weight around in our family. I want to see how many more years she can hold on," Emily g
Isabella sat on the sidelines watching the excitement, not saying a word, and yet managed to gain two sets of clothes for free.However, accompanying Aria to select a gown was no easy task. Aria had average taste and was incredibly picky, refusing to listen to advice, which gave Isabella a headache just thinking about it.Aria attached great importance to the charity auction, dismissing high-end fashion in malls and opting directly for a custom-made gown.Emily was particularly enthusiastic today, busy helping Aria choose her gown. Isabella was left idle on the side.She casually strolled around the clothing display area. The custom-made clothes were stunning, but of course, the prices were equally so. Even a pair of pants could sell for thousands, while the gowns were mostly around forty to fifty thousand.It seemed David was going to bleed financially this time."Isabella, what do you think of this long dress? Emily says it suits me." Aria called her over while she was daydreaming.