“Are you really going to take down those bodyguards? Your legs are thinner than their arms. How can you fight them?”“Who said anything about fighting?” Wythe pouted. “Mom, you underestimate me. Violence is the most foolish way to solve things. We need to use our brains! Besides, I’ve come up with three different plans, A, B, and C. We’ll find a way!”Wythe’s little face was full of pride!Lydia felt her mood lift inexplicably. She reached out and ruffled Wythe’s hair. “Alright, little man, Mom is counting on you tomorrow. But for now, let’s go to bed so we’ll be in good spirits.”Wythe nodded vigorously, rubbing his head against Lydia’s shoulder, yawning. “Mom, I know! Will you sleep with me?”Lydia nodded at her son’s rare display of affection. She lay down with Wythe, watching his face that resembled Lambert’s so much, and slowly drifted to sleep.The next morning, Lydia woke up to find Wythe already up, holding a beach ball in one hand and a remote control airplane in the other, s
From Lara's words, Lydia gleaned some crucial information.First, these people were brought here by Downey and did not belong to the same modeling agency, so they were not very familiar with each other. This made Lydia feel quite relieved.Additionally, Lydia learned that they were here to entertain some wealthy businessmen and young heirs and would soon be taken to the main venue.She also heard that Lambert, the organizer, would be present there.With this new information, Lydia decided not to leave quietly but to follow the group, hoping it would be less conspicuous.With her mind made up, she felt much less anxious.Sure enough, it wasn't long before the flamboyant man named Downey approached them. "Listen up, when you meet those bosses, make sure you impress them. These people hold your future in their hands. If any of you plan to enter the entertainment industry, you'd better serve them well. They are your gods!"Downey's pep talk seemed to boost everyone's confidence.Those who
Ronald didn't pursue Lydia further. Knowing her name, he wasn't in a hurry.Since she was brought by Downey, he could easily find out more about her later.Putting Lydia aside for the moment, Ronald turned his attention to chatting with Lara.Meanwhile, Lambert left the party feeling irritable. He found such gatherings incredibly dull, but Odelia seemed to enjoy them immensely.Walking down the corridor, looking for a quiet place to smoke, he sensed someone following him at a distance.Lambert frowned slightly. Was it his imagination? Why would anyone be trailing him on this yacht?His eyes turned cold. Whether he had lost his memory or not, he wouldn't tolerate anyone plotting against him.He quickly turned a corner, then watched as a graceful figure followed suit.It was Lydia, who had been chasing after Lambert. She was now panting and searching anxiously for him. Lambert's frown deepened.He vaguely remembered this woman—she was supposedly the girlfriend of Sanctity Apparel Corpor
At that moment, a voice called out from the other side, "Annie, there you are! I've been looking for you everywhere!"Ronald stepped forward and grabbed Lydia's wrist, staring down Lambert. "Lambert, thanks for taking care of my person!""Let go of me!" Lydia angrily tried to shake off Ronald. "What are you doing? This is ridiculous!"Lydia admitted she was a bit angry, but her mind was also a mess. And now, of all times, a clueless young man had to show up.How could she properly talk to Lambert now?Even if he had moved on, she still needed to clear things up with him.Lambert had only recently heard of Ronald and knew of his bad reputation.Despite being the youngest of the Arliss family, Ronald was notorious for his lack of discipline.Seeing him with Lydia confirmed Lambert's suspicions."Come with me!" Ronald pulled Lydia, but she stubbornly refused to leave.Odelia, relieved, spoke up, "So Ronald, this is your person. Even if you like her, she can't just do whatever she wants.
Watching Ronald boasting in a serious manner, Lydia couldn't help but chuckle, feeling oddly better. She glanced at Ronald and said, "I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in young meat!""Tsk! No taste! I'm the school heartthrob!"With Ronald's antics, Lydia was thoroughly cheered up. She solemnly thanked Ronald, "Thank you, Ronald!""Okay, okay, enough of that. What are you planning to do next?"Rarely receiving such solemn thanks, Ronald felt a bit shy inwardly.The dynamics between people were indeed strange; some could know each other for years without becoming friends, while others could hit it off after just a brief encounter.As a playful young noble, Ronald was surrounded by either women aiming to climb the social ladder, sycophants flattering him, or those disdainful of him for having nothing besides his family background.Lydia, however, was one of the few who showed such sincere gratitude for a small favor he provided.If Ronald was initially more interested in Lydia, now he f
Just as Ronald was about to help his new friend, he was suddenly delayed by an unexpected visitor—his childhood rival.This old acquaintance insisted that Ronald accompany her throughout her visit, leaving him no choice but to oblige.Lydia, understanding the situation, let him go, feeling grateful for his efforts.Lydia wandered to the deck alone.Despite the bright sun, the cool sea breeze made the deck more refreshing than the stuffy interior. She stared at the vast blue sea, her mind a whirl of emotions."Lydia, you seem very relaxed, enjoying the view at a time like this. Truly admirable!" The sarcastic voice made Lydia turn, facing Odelia’s mocking face."Not as much as you, Odelia. Pretending to be the rightful lady of the house while being a usurper. Aren’t you afraid of the day the truth comes out and you’re left with nothing?"Odelia was taken aback.Previously, Lydia had always been tongue-tied in their encounters, leading Odelia to believe she was easy to bully."I didn’t
"Alright, stop talking. Does your stomach still hurt?"Odelia nodded, her voice soft and weak. "It still hurts a little. Lambert, do you think the baby will be alright?"As she spoke, she pulled Lambert's hand to her abdomen.Lambert stiffened for a moment at her touch but still gently massaged her stomach with great tenderness.This glaring scene felt like a sharp knife stabbing into Lydia's heart.She found it hard to breathe, and instinctively took a step forward, grabbing Lambert's hand."Lambert, it's me, Lydia! Have you forgotten everything we've been through? When we got married, you promised to never leave me. But what is this now? How long has it been, and you've already forgotten your vows?"Large tears fell onto Lambert's hand.He frowned deeply, the cool tears strangely burning his heart, causing an intense, almost scorching pain.The dense pain in his heart made Lambert very uncomfortable. Almost instinctively, he pushed Lydia away.Lydia stumbled back a few steps, lookin
Lydia thought for a moment before giving Ronald her number. Ronald happily accepted it and gave her his number in return."Amélie, if you ever need any help, don't hesitate to call me!"Lydia felt a warmth in her heart. Whether or not it was just a polite gesture, she was deeply moved.After Lydia left, Roxanne, noticing Ronald's lingering gaze on Lydia's retreating figure, tugged on his sleeve, clearly displeased. "Ronald, since when are you so interested in an older woman?"Ronald glanced at her. "What do you know? She is Amélie! The woman hailed as a miracle worker in the fashion industry. Besides, my mother is very fond of her! I thought I was mistaken earlier, but to see her here…"Ronald paused, his expression a mix of regret and reflection.Roxanne couldn't comprehend Ronald's sentiment.She rolled her eyes, clearly unable to accept the situation and feeling wary of Amélie.It wasn’t often that a woman caught Ronald's attention so quickly.Unbeknownst to Roxanne, Ronald’s inter