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
Nydia was deeply unsettled by the persistent appearance of Lydia in Lambert’s life.If Lambert regained his memories, all their previous efforts would have been in vain.She could not allow this to happen. Fortunately, her probing suggested that Lambert hadn’t been bewitched by Lydia.Nydia felt somewhat reassured, but she was unaware that her actions had already planted seeds of suspicion in Lambert’s mind.After comforting Odelia, Lambert found himself alone on the deck. He retrieved the ring Lydia had thrown at him from his pocket.The ring was well-polished, indicating how much its owner cherished it. Inside, he noticed the engraving "L&L."Staring at the distant, tumultuous sea, Lambert’s eyes grew darker.Could it be that everyone around him had been lying to him?Lambert's expression turned cold. If this were true, he had been nothing but a puppet since waking up. A man like Lambert could never tolerate such a situation.After some thought, he dialed a number, "Hello, I need yo
Odgen had plans for this child, hoping to groom him into a qualified heir. Thus, he decided to give Wythe a chance—one that would ultimately benefit them.Little did Odgen know that the child, after being turned away the first time, would sneak back in.This surprising determination only solidified their resolve to claim Wythe as their own.Without hesitation, Odgen called the front desk, instructing them to bring the child to the top floor, to the CEO’s office.The new receptionist was both thrilled and terrified to be noticed by the chairman, a mix of excitement and awe driving her efficiency in escorting Wythe upstairs.Wythe wasn’t particularly happy about meeting his grandfather.He had hoped to see his father, but instead, he faced the man who disliked his mother.This left Wythe feeling somewhat defeated.Despite his reluctance, Wythe maintained his politeness, following the receptionist to the top floor. He was familiar with the place, having visited before.As he walked, his
Having successfully breached the security system of the Halsey mansion, the next step was to create some chaos.But he wouldn't agree to be trapped here unless he was forced to! He wasn't in the habit of being kidnapped and then paying ransom!Twenty minutes later, a piercing alarm sounded throughout the Halsey estate. Nydia, in the villa, immediately stood up. "Butler, what's happening? Why is the alarm going off?"The butler quickly sent someone to investigate.The report came back swiftly, stating it was just an accidental incident.However, before everyone could relax, another alarm sounded from elsewhere.The successive alarms made Nydia's face turn unpleasant. "What's going on? Did someone break in?"The entire Halsey estate was in chaos. Not only were the alarms malfunctioning, but all the circuits and surveillance systems were also offline!Unaware of Nydia's actions, Wythe, playing on his computer in his room, quickly left. With his small stature, he darted through the bushes
Seeing Wythe get out of Ronald's car left Lydia momentarily stunned. What was happening?Wythe, however, quickly regained his composure. “Ronald, I know my mom is very beautiful, but it's not polite to stare like that! Would you like to come in for a cup of coffee?”Ronald nodded eagerly, like a pecking chicken. “Yes, yes, yes!”Wythe rolled his eyes.Although this newly acknowledged big brother seemed smart, he often seemed intellectually challenged, especially around beautiful women.Before Ronald realized it, he found himself inside Wythe's cozy little villa. He sat on the sofa, taking in the warm, homely atmosphere. It was a place that instantly felt like home.“Amélie, I didn't expect Wythe to be your child!” Ronald exclaimed.“Neither did I. Thank you so much for bringing him back,” Lydia replied, grateful yet worried about Wythe’s venture to find Lambert.Although he seemed unharmed, Lydia feared the Halsey family might try to take him away.Ronald, observing the mother and son