Anna felt the woman’s sobs sounded particularly familiar.She turned and looked at them, but the man had already pulled the woman into the room.It can’t be, she thought.At this hour, Nina should be taking care of her mother in the hospital, she wouldn’t be here.Besides, Nina was going to start work at the Ackman Group, she had quit her part-time job here.She followed behind Liam and walked out of the Earldom Club.The valet had already driven their car over.Liam entered the car and motioned for Anna to follow suit.Anna hesitated.“I’m going to the bathroom, wait for me! I’ll be back in a minute!” Anna left these words behind and rushed back into the club.She couldn’t withstand her curiosity.The woman sounded too much like Nina!She returned to the ninth floor and traced her steps back to the room she saw them in.The door to the room was shut, but there was a crack between the doors.She looked into the room through the cracks…She could vaguely see a man’s figure, and a half-e
Liam appeared in the nick of time, and pulled Anna behind him, protecting her from harm. Anna looked towards Nina worriedly. At the sight of her clinging onto the man desperately, trying her best to protect her, Anna couldn’t help sting in her eyes.“Nina, how could you be so silly?”Anna’s tears pooled in her eyes, ready to fall at any moment.Nina looked at Anna, shame, and regret written across her face. She turned away, her eyes rimmed red.“So stupid.” Liam scolded Anna lowly. Then he strode over to the drunk man. The man was obese, weighing at least 200 pounds. In front of Liam, he looked like an expanded balloon.The ice-cold air around Liam terrified Nina, and she let go of the man.She flinched and tugged at the remaining bits of her clothes, trying to cover herself up.The man, who just a minute ago was running his mouth off, froze in shock the moment he saw Liam.This man was indeed someone rich and influential because he knew Liam.Liam didn’t bother showing himself in p
“Keep your distance from Michael Hart,” Liam said coldly.At that moment, Nina felt her heart splinter into pieces.She knew full well what his answer would be, but she couldn’t help asking.“Why? We are just… friends.”Liam looked at her coolly, “The two of you are not suitable for each other.”Nina looked down. Her long eyelashes drooped, trying to hide the pain in the depths of her eyes.“I… know, I don’t deserve him.”“With his personality, he will only sympathize with you, cherish you and try to help you. But if his family knows of your existence, they will start investigating, and find out everything about you. Do you understand?”Liam emphasized his last sentence, making his tone sound even more cold and unapproachable.Nina’s heart shriveled into a ball.Noticing her silence, Liam continued.“I hope you understand and dispel all unrealistic ideas.”Liam had known about Nina’s part-time job at the Earldom Club for a long time. Even though she was just a hostess, he knew the Hart
Liam stood outside Nina’s house for a long time, only turning to leave after ensuring the lights were turned on in her house. As he walked, his mind drifted to Anna, how she looked when she was angry, and how she tried her best to flatter him. He laughed and shook his head.Her sincerity and love for her friend were admirable qualities.But he still felt a little jealous.Why didn’t she care about him as much as she did her friend?Even if it were only for one day, if he could be the person she cared about the most, that seemed to be a pretty good thing.He lifted his head and looked at the first rays of sunshine peeking through the clouds. Suddenly, he found himself looking forward to that day……Nina returned home and started sobbing her eyes out.Anna sat beside her, accompanying her friend with a single word, crying along with her.Anna didn’t know about what was said between Nina and Liam, she thought Nina was just crying because of the incident in the club.“Nina, don’t worry.
After she accompanied Liam to the cruise ship party, invitations inviting Anna to all sorts of balls and parties came in daily.Anna didn’t know what to do with those invitations.If she didn’t attend, she would seem bossy and pretentious.But if she did attend, it would be extremely awkward for her because she knew they belonged to different classes in society, and she wouldn’t know any of the guests present.Daniel looked at the invitations, half happy and half sad.The guests were all big players in the industry. Even he himself didn’t have the right to attend.Anna had the chance to move in their circles, it was indeed a precious opportunity for the Lincoln Group.Many business opportunities were built from family and social connections.But if Anna’s social circle suddenly broadened and jumped to a completely different level, then in the future what trump card did he have to secure his own position in the company?Daniel was worried.He was stuck between a rock and a hard place; h
“Why are you coming over again?”Anna shouted into the phone.But Liam had already hung up.“Hello, hello, hello…”“Liam Ackman!”Anna jumped off her bed and rushed to her closet, slipping into some clothes.She splashed some water on her face, waking herself up, and rushed out of her bedroom and down the stairs.Chloe was reading magazines in the living room, busy picking out her gown for the wedding. It was still early so she wasn’t asleep yet. When she noticed Anna rushing out the door fully dressed, she shouted after her, “Anna, it’s late now, where are you going?”Anna paused, “It’s none of your business, read your magazine.”“It’s late, you’re not sleeping, instead you’re rushing out like a dog is on your tail. The whole situation doesn’t make sense, why can’t I ask?” Chloe stood up and approached her.Anna was exhausted, and she still had Liam to deal with, she really didn’t have the strength or energy to argue with her.She headed for the door but Chloe stopped her with a yell
Without anyone or anywhere else to vent her anger, Chloe thrashed her room.Until there was nothing left to throw, she pressed a palm to her aching belly and sat on her bed.She kept repeating Anna’s words in her mind and felt a surge of panic rise in her chest.She wouldn’t tell Grandma, would she?If she did, she was done for!Even though Grandma Dawson was willing to shut one eye to the truth, it was all because she had no concrete proof.If there was solid proof, Grandma would be forced to open both of her eyes wide. After pondering the question for a long while, she still couldn’t figure out a plan.She muttered under her breath, “Anna, you sure are funny! If you knew the truth, you would definitely go to Grandma and tell on me! You must be lying, trying to scare me!”Right then, the pain in her belly worsened.Suddenly, Chloe felt afraid.Recently, the pain in her belly had worsened and occurred more frequently. She forgot about her anger, fumbling through the drawers to find t
Liam’s breathing stuttered, then grew irritable, and he suddenly stopped the car in a dark corner. A tinge of fear crept into her heart, “Why are you stopping here?”Liam framed her in his arms, eyes focused completely on her, “You haven’t thanked me yet.”“But I really don’t know why I should thank you.”Liam was getting a little angry at her stupidity.He put his hand behind her neck and pulled her to him then kissed her roughly, allowing her no room for objections. “Ugh… you, it hurts…”Anna placed her palms against his warm chest, pushing him away with all her might, but he caught both of her hands in his wrist and forced them behind her, deepening the kiss instead.His aggressive musk enveloped the air around her.Gradually, she gave up struggling but didn’t respond to his actions either.This only made him more and more violent. His tongue wrapped roughly around hers, causing her bursts of pain.The pain woke her up from her daze.She felt helpless. He was the one who said thos
Chapter 860 The EndThree years went by. Liam held a press conference and announced earth-shattering news."All my properties will be transferred to Anna." This news made a sensation in the whole city, which shocked Anna."I object it."After Anna got off work and went back home, she walked into Liam's study, emphasizing every word. "I won't accept a single cent of your properties! My own company is very big now. I don’t lack money."Liam frowned unhappily and said coldly, "This is my love for you." "I only need this one." Anna held tightly the diamond necklace that Liam asked her to design, a satisfied expression. Liam looked at the diamond necklace and smiled."This is yours. This is designed for my beloved woman."Anna blushed and glared at him, "You kept it a secret at that time. You are so cunning!""I want to give you a surprise!" Liam gently held Anna's shoulder and was about to kiss her when a clear voice rang at the door."Mommy, Daddy, what are you doing?
Chapter 859 Will Be HappyUp to now, Sherry still remembered that Michael was totally drunk and called Nina's name for the whole night after he proposed to Tania successfully.Seeing that Michael was so sad, Sherry and Michael's father were worried about Michael.Sherry and Michael's father discussed it in private. Since Michael was so sad, they would better fulfill his wish."It doesn't matter for us to publicize what happened in the past. Your father and I don't care about it as long as you are happy."Sherry stroked Michael's cheek gently. Her tone was filled with love. "You're our only child... We were worried that you would estrange from us if you knew that we were not your birth parents, but you have known about it for many years. You are still so filial, obedient and excellent. We are very glad...""I'm Nina's aunt. Of course, I hope she will be happy. So do you, my dear son.""But what outsiders will say about Dad and you?" Michael was reluctant to publicize these things
Chapter 858 Pretending to Be Happy All the Time"I know that you love Michael very much. Since you love each other deeply, why do you separate because of misunderstanding?"Tania looked at Nina with tears in her eyes.Nina took a step back in shock, "What are you saying? Impossible!""You are no blood relations at all... Maybe I misheard. But that's what I heard at that time. If you don't believe me, you can ask him about it.""Michael was worried that if the news that he wasn't the biological child of the Hart family was exposed, it would affect Dean Hart's reputation... That's why he didn't dare to mention it. He could only separate from you and hide his secret..."Tania choked while saying, "Actually, I really love Michael. I really don't want to be separated from him... Am I stupid? If I pretend that I don't know, could I be with him?"Tania's eyes were red from crying, "But if I don't tell you about it, I would be really sad. I think I've done something really bad...""I
Chapter 857 I Have No Place in His Heart By the time Ethan knew about it, Anna had been sent to hospital by Liam. Anna choked smoke and was in a coma now. Fortunately, she was sent to the hospital in time, and she was fine now. When Ethan visited Anna at the hospital, Liam was feeding Anna chicken noodle soup. "The doctor said you have to eat something lighter." Liam said gently. Anna was unhappy and pouted, while she still looked sexy and charming with her eyes dropping. "That doesn't mean excessively light food, right?" "Well, chicken noodle soup does have very little chicken and noodles. If you are recovering well today, I will put more chicken and noodles in the soup for you tomorrow." Liam took the spoon, gently blew at it and carefully placed it before Anna's lips. Anna had a mouthful, and then her eyes swept over the small table next to her. Liam immediately sent some appetizer to Anna's mouth, "This is also what I had the cook prepare specially for you, I
Chapter 856 It's My FaultThe yellow-haired man was coaxed to drink a few glasses of red wine and finally got tired of waiting.Seeing him walk towards her slowly, Anna backed away in fear."Can you wait a minute? I want to know who wants to ruin me. Can you tell me?"The yellow-haired man sneered. He grabbed her shoulder and dragged her towards the round bed behind him."I don't have time to talk nonsense with you!"Anna was pinned down by the man.At that moment, Anna's heart was beating faster and faster, as if it was about to jump out of her chest."Let go of me. You hurt me..." Anna tried hard to struggle."Can you be gentle? I'm so painful..."The yellow-haired man was about to kiss her neck when Anna kicked him away with all her might.The yellow-haired man's eyes widened with pain, "How dare you kick me? You've been lying to me! Fuck!""Don't touch me." Anna widened her eyes in horror and in a cold sweat."Aren't you afraid I'll get back at you when I get out?"Th
Chapter 855 You Know How to Have Fun!Anna was so terrified that she hurriedly put her arms around her chest to protect herself.Someone started tearing her clothes. She kept shaking her head and shouted, "Let go of me... If you dare to touch me, I will make you pay a heavy price...""Ah...""Aren't you afraid that Liam will kill you? If he finds me, he won't let you guys go!!!""You'd better let me go now!""Don't scare me. Don't you think I really dare to touch you?" The yellow-haired man had someone bring the pills, "Make her take the pills quickly. Then she'll listen to me."...Liam was searching for Anna anxiously."Have you found Anna?" Liam was driving while calling James."Not yet! There's no surveillance near the park!" James was also distressed.Liam had an extremely cold face, with a crazy and tyrannical aura around him. He said, "No matter what method we use, we must find her now!""Okay! Mr. Ackman!"James hurriedly ordered people in the whole city to search
Chapter 854 I Have Got Nothing But MoneyAnna huddled herself up in a corner.She could only feel safe in this way.There was another woman at the place. The man with yellow hair was forcing the woman to shoot an adult movie.The woman was struggling and crying like crazy. Suddenly she fell to her knees in front of the yellow-haired man, crying and begging him."No, I can't do this... I really can't.... Please let me go... At least we had been together. You can't do this to me..."The yellow-haired man kicked her ruthlessly, and the woman was lying on the ground in pain and couldn't get up."Bah! I slept with you for one night, and you want to bargain with me? Get the hell into the room and do your job!"The woman huddled herself up, and she cried more desperately.The man apparently lost his patience. He picked up an iron bar and struck the woman cruelly.In an instant, the woman's shrill cries and pleas resounded throughout the empty and dilapidated factory.Anna shuddered
Chapter 853 Why Didn't He Come to Rescue Her?Anna's mouth was covered, and then she was put into a sack."Let go of me!" She struggled violently but was dazed by the people behind her with Ecstasy.When she opened her eyes again, she found it was so dark that she couldn't see the surroundings clearly."Are you awake? Get ready for work."Suddenly a man with yellow hair walked up to Anna and threw a book into her arms.Anna unconsciously took it and looked around nervously.The place seemed to be an abandoned and shabby factory."Where is it?""This is our studio." The yellow-haired man stared closely at Anna and smirked.Anna looked around defensively. She found some men in the corner were seriously reading the book in their hands.Anna also looked down at the book in her hand. Surprisingly, it was a script!But she had a bad feeling that something terrible was going to happen."I didn't promise to work with any studio." Anna was uncomfortable for the yellow-haired man ke
Chapter 852 Why Isn't Mommy at Home?A complete family... Anna almost stayed up all night because of what Gemma said. Who were the members of her family?She had thought that her family members were her father, her mother, Nicole, Chloe, her grandpa, Grandmother Dawson, Bryan...And Liam. Finally, it was Ethan.These people all appeared in her life, but then they all gradually separated from her.Now that the whole Hamilton family left only Gemma and her.Who else could be called her family?She slowly picked up the marriage certificate with Liam. Both she and Liam looked strange in the photo on the marriage certificate. In this photo, her expression looked like she was forced, much like the one on their first marriage certificate about four years ago.Their story seemed to have been repeated all over again.A few years later, they were back where they started.Anna touched the photo gently, she could clearly feel that Liam had been taking good care of her in recent d