Cynthia decided that she would use Victor to destroy Tina! After all, he was the most convenient blade she had at the moment!***The first image that Tina saw was a doctor approaching her with a syringe, which left her bristling in fear.“What are you doing?! Don’t touch me!”“Don’t worry, Miss Lynd,” the doctor assured her. “You’re safe now!”It was only then that Tina looked around her and finally realized that she had been rescued. Gathering the fragments of memory she had before losing consciousness, she asked, “Did Samuel Langford save me?”“Yes. In fact, Mr. Langford himself brought you here,” the doctor replied. “You were drifting in and out of consciousness while nursing a high fever at the time, but you kept holding his hand—he waited until you fell asleep before leaving.”Tina was left dumbstruck. Samuel had been staying with her? “W-Where is he now?” she asked nervously. “When is he coming back?”Since Samuel had saved her life, she must thank him.“That, we do
Nonetheless, Tina’s sneaky departure still drew some attention, with Pearl asking suspiciously, “Mother, do you see that attendant? She looks just like Tina from the back!”Ellen rolled her eyes without even a glance. “Why would she work as an attendant here? She would never have been able to afford to pay us a million dollars if she didn’t have a patron!”“That’s true…” Pearl agreed that she must be seeing things then.“Right now, the only thing you have to worry about is how to find Tina,” Ellen said as she patted Pearl’s hand. “You’re smart and come from a good family—all Tina would amount to is getting a patron in Mr. Langford’s assistant. On the other hand, you just might reach Samuel Langford himself and become Mrs. Langford!”Thrilled, Pearl started imagining herself as the daughter-in-law of the most powerful family in Freesia. “Don’t worry, Mother! I’ll definitely trample Tina beneath my feet!’Meanwhile, after excusing herself, Tina was just as expected scolded by her ma
Pearl promptly walked up to Sandy and said, “You must be Mr. Shaw, Mr. Langford’s assistant! I’m Pearl Lynd—a dear sister to Tina here. That was all just a misunderstanding, sorry for making a scene.”Sandy ignored everything she said, however, and turned to ask Tina, “Is that all really a misunderstanding?” To Sandy, Tina was Samuel’s woman and absolutely must not be bullied, because that was equal to a slap to Samuel’s face.“She knocked the bucket over and blamed me for it,” Tina replied.“Don’t lie!” Pearl snapped in distress. “I know you’ve always been jealous that I’m a biological child to our parents, but you can’t lie like this in front of Mr. Langford’s assistant!”“We just have to check the cameras to see if it’s a lie,” Sandy said right then. “Ah, I just remembered that our parents are waiting for us upstairs…” Pearl tried to flee right away, but the bodyguards that came with Sandy cut off her escape immediately.At the same time, Sandy snorted. “Since your parents
“You’re a hard woman to find, Tina Lynd! Now stop right there!”Tina became a little wary. “You again, Pearl? Why are you here? And what’s with that getup?”Pearl was wearing shades while her head was covered in bandages, and Tina almost thought that she was a mental patient who had escaped from an asylum.“Thanks to you!” Pearl growled through her teeth. “If your men didn’t slap me over a dozen times, I wouldn’t end up like this!”“That’s your own fault. What, did you come here today for more?” Tina frowned.Pearl was obviously wary. Glancing at the luxurious mansion behind Tina, she said bitterly, “How could you forget about your family after you rose to riches? Did you think the grace you owe our family could be paid for with just a million dollars?”“What on earth do you want?” Tina asked with a raised brow.“I’ve been watching you in secret for days—you’re alone in this mansion. Mr. Shaw doesn’t come by often, does he?” Pearl said with feigned sincerity. “Since it’s a waste
“Oh!”Pearl pretended to slip and fall right into Sandy’s arms, splashing the glass of water she was holding all over his pants.“Oh, gosh, I’m so sorry, Mr. Shaw—I’ll clean it for you…”Nonetheless, Sandy had reached the limit of his patience. “Someone get in here!”***Minutes later, a shrieking Pearl was thrown into the mansion swimming pool to clear her head and was then chased out of the mansion raggedly. “Mess around again next time, and we won’t stop at clearing your head.” Sandy’s voice was dripping with malicious threat. Pearl hastily made her retreat after the punishment, hatred filling her gaze.She had never been so miserable since she was a child.‘Tina Lynd! This was all your fault!’ she thought vengefully, and schemed to return the favor tenfold when she gets the chance!***Near the mansion, a figure turned and headed into an alley before dialing a number.“Miss Young, that woman was chased away no sooner after she made it in…”As a matter of fact, the
Samuel’s heart softened just then. Remembering that Tina had just recovered from her injuries, having her wait for so long was indeed putting her on the spot. “There’s an international project my company is involved in, with many aspects where I have to personally oversee. Things won’t be so troublesome soon…”As Samuel spoke, he suddenly frowned—why was he explaining so much to her?Tina took no notice of the details, however, and asked, “Well, can I sleep now?”“Yeah.”Having received Samuel’s approval, Tina nodded in great relief. “Alright. I’m going to bed then—goodnight.”She was about to turn and leave when the man’s powerful arms blocked her way. “Did you forget about the contents of our agreement, Tina?” There was dissatisfaction in Samuel’s voice.What was she pulling here, leaving so quickly?“But it’s already so late…” Tina mumbled gingerly, but she also noticed that the look on Samuel’s face was getting darker, and cowered a little as she caved, “Alright, I got i
“You must be tired after such a long meeting, Mr. Langford. Let me give you a shoulder rub,” Tina said, and started to massage Samuel’s shoulders.However, she seemed exceedingly trained in fawning, which irritated Samuel instead of improving his mood.Just as she was about to move to his legs, he caught her hand and pulled her into his arms. As hormones filled the air between them, Tina became a little afraid. However, she didn’t dare to resist, and tightly shut her eyes.And yet, that was when a mobile phone started ringing, ruining the atmosphere. Samuel frowned, and saw on the phone display that it was Cindy calling him—she usually wouldn’t bother him unless there was something urgent. Once he answered it, Cindy’s soft voice immediately spoke from the other end. “Sam, it’s a little late. Am I bothering you?”Tina was actually curious about the voice. Why was a woman calling Samuel in the middle of the night?“What is it?” Samuel asked. Cindy’s tone became tentative r
There was discontent in Grandma Langford’s voice. “Who do you think you’re calling ‘Grandma’? I’m not related to you at all! Address me properly as Madam Langford!”Cindy became a little tearful right then, and nodded repeatedly, “Yes, Madam Langford. That was my mistake… I’ve made you upset.”Samuel moved to stand in front of Cindy then.“Don’t blame her, Grandma. Would I have found out if not for her?”“And you should be resting after working so hard! It’s only a little gastric pain, or do I have to ring a bell to summon everyone every single time this happens?”Grandma Langford shot a look at Cindy behind Samuel, and growled, “Also, outsiders don’t need to concern themselves with our family matters.”“Cindy is no outsider, Grandma. She saved my life, and she’s my little sister now,” Samuel said solemnly then. He was alive thanks to Cindy’s monumental grace, and he would not let her be given grief whatever happens. Moreover, she had called him tonight clearly in consideration
Chapter 826The man's breath was scalding her skin, and his deep, husky voice assailed her eardrums.Like a scared rabbit, Tina abruptly turned around and asked, "What are you doing..."She turned around, only to end up in his arms. The man happened to bend down, but she kissed him by accident. It was not her intention.Tina widened her eyes in astonishment.Samuel hadn't expected her to suddenly turn around. It was such a pleasant surprise.He didn't give the woman a chance to escape. He lifted the blanket to cover Kara and keep her out of the improper scene.In the next instant...He wrapped his arms around Tina's slender waist."Heh, did you do that on purpose, eh?" His voice was thick with playfulness."I didn't." Tina avoided making eye contact with the man.'Come on, it was just an instinctive reaction.'Unexpectedly, things went this way. She found it hard to explain.As expected, Samuel was not convinced. "Stop quibbling."This woman was full of lies.He found
Chapter 825Tina originally felt a little embarrassed. As she listened to Kara's words, Tina's fair face and ears turned red uncontrollably."What are you talking about? Why don't you hurry over here and take a nap?"Tina couldn't help but glare at her daughter.She couldn't understand why her daughter said that. Keith must have taught Kara such things.Tina thought, 'I should talk with Keith.'Although he was a genius hacker, and he knew a lot of things at a young age, he couldn't mislead his sister.Just as Tina was muttering inwardly, Keith, who was talking to Arthur, suddenly sneezed."Wow, boss, I didn't expect you to sneeze like an ordinary person."Arthur said with a voice changer, "Tut, tut. Is someone cursing you?Keith couldn't help but frown."Who dares to curse me?" He narrowed his eyes. Although his face was young, his tone was like that of Samuel. "Is it you?"At these words, Arthur immediately broke a sweat as if a big crime was pinned on him."Boss, I was w
Chapter 824Samuel was walking so fast that Tina had to jog to keep up. She was afraid of being left behind.Finally, Samuel stopped at the door to Kara's room.After he carried Kara inside, Tina came up.The sight of the woman appearing and panting made him frown."What happened to you?""I," Tina stammered, "you walked too fast. I couldn't keep up."She didn't know why she was so weak now.It was not a long way from the courtyard to the room. The trotting had brought profuse sweat to her forehead. Her face was a bit pale, and she was teetering.Samuel saw it, tensed up, and grabbed her despite his anger at her.Like iron, his robust arm wrapped around the waist of the tottering woman.His brows locked in a frown, he said coldly, "Did you cast the doctor's caution to the wind? You're aware of your condition and know that you need to recuperate, yet you ran so fast. You'd get yourself killed."In a deep voice, he reproached Tina for not caring about herself.To Tina's ears
Chapter 823"What?" Immediately, the maid got the attention of the other maids around. The maid glanced at Tina who was chasing after Samuel and gleefully told the others what had happened earlier. "Mr. Langford warned that woman that she was only a maid. "He also told the little princess that the woman was not her mummy. Only his wife could be the little princess's mommy!" The other maids were stunned. "Really, Mr. Langford really said that?" "If Mr. Langford treats her as a maid, how can she come to the party this afternoon and wear such a fancy dress..." "It must be due to the little princess!" "Mr. Langford gave her some decency for the sake of the kids, but that woman went too far. I heard she claimed at the party that she was Mr. Langford's woman. She went out of the boundary." "Mr. Langford must have been angry with this woman. He went to take the little princess away himself and warned..." The maids gossiped and chattered. They used to be careful
Chapter 822Samuel's tone was icy.Kara pursed her lips and said aggrievedly, "But Mommy is not a maid. Even if Mommy were a maid, she would always be Kara's mommy."Kara's words gave Samuel a headache.Samuel thought, 'Ah! Like mother, like daughter!'Tina always makes me nervous, and so does Kara. Kara is on her mother's side and doesn't take me seriously.'They may be secretly calling me a bastard.'Samuel stopped in his tracks and asked coldly, "You are very unwilling to let your mommy leave, right?""Yes!" Kara nodded her head repeatedly."Then tell me. Do you want me, or do you want your mommy?"At Samuel's words, everyone around was stunned.Tina was a little confused and wondered if she had misheard. How could Samuel possibly say this?Why...Tina was amused, feeling Samuel's annoyance. The originally cold and ruthless man looked a little childish.The drivers also lowered their heads, trying to pretend they had not heard anything.Samuel, however, did not bother
Chapter 821Once the words were out of Samuel's mouth, Tina's heart was in her throat again.She looked at his dark eyes that were gleaming with playful light and immediately had a bad feeling. Despite that, she asked, "What... is it?""Moving into my room!" Samuel replied.His authoritative tone brooked no argument.In fact, this couldn't be called a request.If he wanted, this woman should have appeared in his room last night. He wouldn't have let her go to the room next to the children's.Samuel was just upset that this woman had failed to appreciate his kindness. Through this, he hoped that she would cooperate.However...Tina subconsciously blurted out, "No!"…The air in the car was frozen in an instant."Say it again?" Samuel forced the words out of his gritted teeth.His scowl frightened Tina so much that a cold sweat broke out on her back.She was too careless to blurt out her thoughts.She had to explain, "It's... not like that. I mean, the children need care
Chapter 820"Haha, Daddy is really nice. Daddy was worried about me and Mommy?!" Kara immediately said. Samuel, who didn't want to admit he was terribly worried, snorted. "Yes, I really was. I was worried that your mommy would kidnap you!"When she heard Samuel had specially come over to pick up their daughter, Tina had had some inexplicable feelings. But after hearing her explanation, she felt like he had poured a basin of cold water down her head, making all her feelings disappear. Yeah, of course, Samuel was worried! He didn't trust her at all, but treated their daughter so nicely as if she was a little princess. Of course, he was afraid that she would kidnap his precious daughter!Feeling so uncomfortable, she could not help but say, "I wasn't thinking about kidnapping the child…""Really?" Samuel asked with a very suspicious eye, "Do you think I'll believe what you say?!"Honestly, this little woman just turned around and ran away without any hesitation. But she d
Chapter 819When the car came into Tina's sight without any presage, her face turned pale.She was afraid that someone would get out of the car to harm her, so having no hesitation, she turned and ran with Kara in her arms.Immediately afterwards, a man's shout came from behind..."Tina! Where are you going?"His voice was pleasant to the ear, though it was tinged with annoyance.Tina's heart skipped a beat suddenly, and a sense of security came over her.‘It's Samuel!’She stopped running. Before she could turn around, Samuel had caught her wrist.It seemed that he was worried that Tina would run away with their daughter.Samuel exerted so much strength that Tina gave a gasp in pain."It hurts!" She subconsciously cried out and struggled. "Release me..."However, upon hearing her words, Samuel got angry.He was going to be infuriated by Tina!He went to the hospital in the morning. During the examination and treatment, he missed Tina and their children a lot.However, w
Chapter 818Mireya was pissed off. She grabbed Madam Langford's arm and angrily complained, "Godmother, look! How dare she publicly say that? She is so ambitious! "We must not let her marry Samuel!" Madam Langford patted Mireya's hand and said, "Don't worry! Samuel will only marry you! Such a slut cannot marry into our family!" "What about our previous plans..." Mireya asked. After thinking for a while, Madam Langford replied, "We'll leave this woman alone for a few days... Then we will..."People saw Mireya and Madam Langford whispering to each other, and they thought that Madam Langford was very fond of Mireya. "Mireya will definitely marry Mr. Langford. Look how close she is to Madam Langford!" "Yes! As for that woman..." Speaking of which, they turned their eyes to Tina. Even though Tina was never conspicuous, and neither did she care about others’ opinion, those people were always picking faults with Tina and slandered her. "Although Mr. Langford loves