It was impossible for Anna to share the same car as Bryan.She didn’t want to be the source of gossip in town and she desperately wanted to avoid Chloe’s inevitable ridicule and sarcastic comments.She only planned to endure it until the wedding was over, then her duties would be completed and she would no longer have anything left to do with Chloe.Chloe could enjoy her role as Mrs. Dawson and Anna herself would happily remain as the only Miss Hamilton.But Bryan clung to her tightly. “Anna, Chloe is pregnant now, you can also take care of her in the car! I need to drive so I can’t do it.”His reason sounded logical and plausible, but it also put Anna in a hard spot.If she said no, that would mean they weren’t as close as what her father portrayed them to be.A moment ago, her father was just bragging to his guests about how close the two sisters were, that Anna was sad her sister was getting married and leaving her house, he even lied that Anna shed tears over Chloe!But if she sai
No one could guess what Chloe wanted to clarify in public.But Anna had a gut feeling that Chloe was going to drag her down to clean up her own image.Sure enough.Anna smiled helplessly and innocently at the guests seated beneath the stage, the flashing light bulbs of the journalists.“To be honest, Bryan and I never betrayed Anna. Anna was only engaged to Bryan because to strengthen the bond between our families, they didn’t love each other.”Bryan whispered under his breath, trying to stop Chloe, “Don’t talk nonsense at a time like this, shut up and get off the stage with me.”Of course, Chloe ignored his attempts.In front of the crowd, Bryan didn’t dare to act out or argue with her.Chloe continued saying into the microphone, “I am the one Bryan really loves, we have been dating secretly for a long time, we just kept it a secret from our families!Anna knows about us, and she often created opportunities for us to meet each other.Our relationship was exposed when journalists photo
Seeing Chloe’s terrified expression, Anna was delighted.She was always worried about the consequences and never returned Chloe’s attacks head-on.Lisa was right, she was too soft, and could never take the necessary action.In Liam’s words, she was only giving her enemies a chance to attack her.“Anna, of course I’m not afraid of a mere servant. I’ve been standing throughout the ceremony, I don’t feel well, I need to rest.”With that, Chloe clutched onto Bryan and headed for the steps.But the journalists stopped her.“Mrs. Dawson, please explain yourself before leaving.”“That’s right, tell us the truth.”The reporters held out their microphones towards Chloe.“Was the servant the one who was fired by your family for causing Miss Anna to lose her eyesight?”“Do you share some unforgivable secret with that servant?”“Why did your expression change the minute the servant was mentioned?”Chloe panicked.“I have no idea who that servant is! How can she be related to me in any manner? Don’
Anna hugged Liam from behind, pressing her face tightly into his broad back.At this moment, she felt like her heartbeat and breathing had become one with his.She curled her lips, smiling like a happy little woman.“Because we have an agreement.”Liam’s good mood was instantly splintered into pieces, he pushed her hands away.“It looks like the terms need some amendment.”Anna hid her hands behind her back, a smile blossoming across her face like the first flowers of spring.“Bring it on, I’ll find a way to meet you match for match!”Liam cocked his head and glared at her, “You are only insolent to me.”"Because you are different from them," Anna said seriously."Because of our agreement!" Liam roared.Anna nodded, “Exactly! Because of our agreement, no matter how I treat you, we have an agreement, you’ll never fire me!”“Don’t forget, it’s only valid for a year!”With that, Anna poked her tongue out at him mischievously, “Do you think you’re losing out? But don’t worry, I won’t take
“Mr. Ackman, Mr. Ackman, wait! Don’t leave!”Daniel rushed to stop Liam’s car.Liam frowned, his voice cold, “What is it?”At his dagger-like gaze, Daniel like his chest was being shredded to pieces. He almost blurted ‘it’s nothing’ unconsciously and let them go.But he clenched his fists, finding some of his pride as the elder of the two, “It’s late now and Anna is exhausted, we should take her home.”Liam’s brows screwed even tighter together.“Mr. Hamilton, are you saying you do not allow me to bring Anna to my company to report for work?”Of course, Daniel didn’t dare say no. He prayed and hoped that Anna would work as an intern at the Ackman Group and delay her return to the Lincoln Group.This way, he could buy more time to plant more of his men in the company.But things didn’t progress the way he expected them to.He never expected Liam and Anna’s relationship to develop into something else entirely. Liam was famous for being gay!What happened? Why would he fall for a woman
“What are you two doing!”Nina and Michael turned back to see Amelia standing at the entrance to his office, eyes widened in fury, pointing at the two of them, infuriated.Nina pouted, muttering under her breath, “You are highly sought after indeed, in just a moment’s time someone is here for you.”Michael felt a headache coming on at the sight of Amelia. Nina’s teasing comment made him want to dig a hole and bury himself in it.He pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose awkwardly. He just commented offhandedly, he never expected it to come true so quickly!Karma was a bitch indeed. In the space of a few quick breaths, Amelia strode over in front of them, her heels clicking on the floor.Noticing their laced fingers, she asked him questioningly, “Michael, who is she?”Amelia recognized Nina, she met her when Anna was hospitalized.She wanted to know who she was to him!Michael was irritated by her questioning attitude as if he had wronged her. His voice turned cold, “Miss Dawson
Bruce struggled with his wheelchair and called out Chloe’s name.Chloe was ready to head home with Bryan in tow but turned around anxiously at the sound of her name.Seeing his face splattered with bruises, she sucked in a cold breath.“Who is he?” Bryan frowned and looked at Bruce.Chloe hurriedly tugged at his sleeve to leave.“What’s wrong, Chloe? Who is he? Why does he know you?”Chloe grew uneasy, her heart raced in her chest trying to think of an excuse to feed Bryan.“Bryan dear, have you forgotten? News about us has splattered across the newspapers! Everyone in Johannes City knows us!”Bryan still had his head turned towards Bruce.Because Bruce was struggling fervently in the wheelchair, even urging the pushers to push him faster to catch up with Chloe.Somehow, Bryan felt there was something weird about the man littered with injuries.But he couldn’t place his finger on the exact reason why.He didn’t know this man at all, and his bruise-littered faces didn’t seem familiar.
Nina felt her scalp tingling with fear at Liam’s dark gaze.Mr. Ackman’s aura was too strong!His eyes were like two sharp blades at her throat, causing her teeth to tremble in fear.She shrank backwards and chuckled, not knowing how to answer.Michael looked at the two of them in confusion, “What happened? Nina, what did you lie to him about?”Nina cleared her throat, croaking out a laugh, “No…nothing, hah, uhm…Mr. Ackman must be here to see you, you guys go ahead, I’ll head back in and accompany my mom.”With that, she turned and ran away before Michael could say anything.Nina returned to the ward, hurriedly took out her phone and sent Anna a message.“Mrs. Ackman, save me!!!”When Anna received Nina’s message, she was at Jamie’s bar, sharing a drink with him.The words ‘Mrs. Ackman’ gave her a shock, then she immediately called Nina and realized Liam had found out about Nina and Michael’s relationship.During the conversation, Nina kept calling her Mrs. Ackman, Anna was torn, she d