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
Michael sat in front of Liam for almost half an hour, but Liam remained silent.Michael was confused, so he attempted to start the conversation, “My girlfriend is cute, isn’t she?”Michael could guess Liam wanted to discuss Nina with him. Liam glanced at him calmly and lowered his gaze to the already cool cup of coffee in front of him.Was Nina really that innocent, or actually deeply manipulative?Even he trusted her lies!Anna that stupid woman, how could she be friends with someone like her? He had to warn her.Michael looked at the cup of coffee too, and said confusedly, “Just tell me.”“How much do you know about her?” Liam glanced at him.Michael froze, why would an uncaring block of ice like him suddenly care about his personal matters?“Why are you asking me this?”Liam stared at him, gaze deep and meaningful, but said nothing.“Alright, I think I know what you want to say. Don’t worry, I’m not so reckless, I know what I’m doing.”“Nina’s mother is gravely ill, she only did it
“Jamie, I’ve seen him before,” Anna suddenly said.Jamie snapped his head towards her, “Where? How did you see him when even I couldn’t?”“During my practical assessment, at Liam’s company.”“What?! He… the person he likes is Liam Ackman, the man you’re with?”Jamie was stunned and forgot to lower his voice, a sharp voice drifting straight into Wilson’s ears.Wilson’s expression darkened like an impending storm. His gaze shot over at them and landing on Anna.She was dead. Anna sighed under her breath.She laughed dryly, waved her fingers, “Hi, what a coincidence, you’re having a drink here too. Enjoy yourself, the owner is a wonderful man. You can even stay the night if you’re too drunk, he’ll accompany you.”Even at a moment like this, she didn’t forget to help out her friend, what a good friend she was.The air around Wilson was ice-cold. He approached her step by side, aquamarine eyes shooting daggers of ice at her.“You’re with him?”To be honest, Wilson had long since known that