Isla delicately held the phoenix jade pendant against her chest, tracing its smooth surface with her fingertips. She looked at Ada with a pensive expression. "Ada, I really adore this pendant. It makes me feel connected to it in some way. But I don't understand why dad doesn't allow me to wear it ou
Logan boarded a bus and endured the journey for over an hour, finally arriving at the entrance of Luxent Acres."Hey, buddy, you're back!" The security guard at Luxent Acres recognized Logan and greeted him warmly. "Here to see Ms. Pendragon again?"Logan offered a faint smile in response."Yeah," L
As such, his father had personally gone to discuss with Archibald Pendragon, hoping to arrange a meeting between Raymond and Isla. In plain terms, it was a blind date, and Raymond was determined to seize this opportunity to win over Isla.Raymond had heard that Isla was renowned for her exceptional
"Raymond, it's okay," Isla said gently, trying to diffuse the situation. "You said you're taking me out to dinner. Let's go now." Despite finding Logan's behavior a bit erratic, Isla recalled what Ada had told her about Logan helping her in the past at Ridgeview. She didn't want to witness anyone bu
Logan's voice was firm as he spoke to the receptionist. "My girlfriend is inside. Let me in." His heart was heavy with worry at the thought of Etiennette being with Raymond now."Girlfriend?" The receptionist was puzzled, looking at Logan's disheveled appearance. "Are you sure she's here?" he asked,
Raymond believed that Isla was kind-hearted and compassionate and that she had taken pity on this loser. He saw this as an opportunity to show Isla that he was a caring and responsible person, hoping to win her heart."You guys, put him down," Raymond shouted at the guards who were carrying Logan.C
"Yes, I am interested in pursuing Ms. Pendragon. Is there something wrong with that?" Logan confidently retorted.Logan's bold statement astonished everyone, and the surrounding crowd erupted into laughter."What? This kid wants to pursue Ms. Pendragon? Is he out of his mind?""Look at him. He's jus
When Raymond saw Logan standing there in a trance, he sneered and asked, "Come on! You can even pay with Venmo. $2,000 isn't much, right?""My money is frozen, so I can't take it out temporarily," Logan explained, and there was another tinge of apology in his gaze when he looked at Isla."F*ck! He m