That outfit really suits you."Maxim snapped back to reality, raising a spoon to elegantly taste the soup in his bowl as he spoke softly.Hearing this, her eyes curved into a smile.Today, Maxim was surprisingly candid.Such compliments coming from him were particularly delightful.After finishing breakfast, Tatiana grabbed her briefcase and headed for school. After walking a few steps, she noticed Maxim following her. A faint smile appeared on her lips, but she didn’t say anything.As they both reached the door, Tatiana suddenly turned around and asked, "Are you really going to see me off?"Maxim kept his pace steady as he opened the car door, replying, "Not welcome?"Tatiana thought for a moment, noticing Maxim's expression darkening. She couldn't help but burst into laughter, sliding into the car with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Well, I guess today you’ll just have to be my driver, Maxim.”Realizing he had just been played, Maxim felt a mix of irritation and amusement. No on
Anna paused, looking at Tatiana in disbelief. "What?!"With a slight smile, Tatiana repeated in a calm tone, "I asked if you're about to die?"Anna was a bit confused by Tatiana's words, silently staring at her without responding.Her striking features radiated an imposing authority as she fixed her eyes on Anna. Her voice was cold and firm, "You need bone marrow. I have it. I must save you. If I don't, it would be heartless. Isn't that a form of moral coercion?"Upon hearing this, the crowd felt as if a bolt of lightning had struck them, their anger clearing the fog of confusion in their minds. Yes, donating was supposed to be a voluntary act. Tatiana had every right to refuse; if she chose not to save Anna, it could be seen as a lack of familial loyalty.But what kind of familial bond could there be when Anna was the daughter of a mistress? Anna accused Tatiana of being callous for not helping, yet here she was, pressuring her. Was that truly about family ties?The students prese
And the author was from New York, which drew worldwide attention.The country had risen to prominence with the emergence of Z, standing above the heads of people from all nations. Everyone was eager to uncover the identity of this mysterious figure. Some even speculated that Z wasn't a person at all.In no time, conspiracy theories spread like wildfire across the globe. Just then, Z suddenly held a live stream. Although her face remained hidden, it confirmed that she was indeed a real person.Over the years, Z had published numerous papers, and people's interest in her grew daily. Yet, no one knew who she truly was or where she was located.Baret had always been a huge fan of Z, but he had previously thought that Tatiana was just a pretty face with no substance. He never imagined that Z was right under his nose, that Z was actually Tatiana. Reflecting on his earlier attitude, Baret felt a wave of regret wash over him.He quickly apologized, "Ms. Tatiana, no, no, no, Z, I really d
The student seemed used to her reaction and replied wearily, "Anna is the second female lead in this drama..."As soon as the words left their lips, Ava's expression turned a bit strange. Although she had only recently become closer to Ms. Tatiana, she was aware of the history between Tatiana and Anna. Deep down, she looked down on Anna's underhanded tactics. She couldn't believe that her favorite director would choose Wendy for such a role.For a moment, she didn’t know how to react, letting out a sigh, “Oh, this…”The student understood Anna's feelings well and explained helplessly, “Well, even though Anna isn’t the best person and her acting skills are mediocre, she’s still a rising star in the entertainment industry. Plus, she has the backing of the Gold family, which means she has both money and looks. That’s enough to get by in this business.”That said, the thought of someone like Anna shining on stage while her favorite, Ms. Tatiana, could only watch made her feel frustrated
Josh laughed heartily and replied, "I heard you’re teaching at Worbin University. I was actually planning to look you up, but I didn’t expect to run into you here."Tatiana chuckled, "Maybe this is just fate bringing me together with the champions.”Anna, standing nearby, felt a twinge of unease as she watched the two engage in their familiar and friendly conversation. She cautiously asked, "Director, do you know my sister?""Of course," Josh nodded. Turning to Anns, he continued, "If you want to join the crew, just let me know. Your relationship with Tatiana will work in your favor. She's my lucky star! Just because of her, I’d be happy to help you land a role. There's no need to rely on Maxim's connections."As soon as he said this, the crowd around them turned their mocking gazes toward Anna.So, she’s just another one with connections.Anna's face flushed red, and just as she was about to explain herself, Tatiana looked at her with a smirk, slowly articulating, "Oh? Maxim's conne
In the next moment, Anna's blanket was suddenly yanked away, revealing the terrifying face of Camille.Anna shrank back in fear, whispering, "Mom, what are you doing here…"Camille looked at her coldly and raised her hand, delivering a sharp slap.A clear red mark instantly appeared on Anna's fair cheek. Tears filled her eyes, but she didn't dare to make a sound."Look at the mess you've made!"Camille tossed her phone onto Anna's lap, her voice icy and piercing.Camille's slap had been hard, and Anna felt a burning pain on her face. She wiped away her tears and picked up the phone, only to discover a video of her being mocked by Josh at school had been posted online by someone. There was also a video of her previously slandering Rebecca Price, which had also gone viral. The comments on social media were filled with insults and ridicule directed at her.Some people even went to the Gold Family Group's Weibo page to mock Dominic for his infidelity.It was easy to imagine how furious
Josh nodded in agreement, "That's true. Anna’s appearance doesn't fit the character of Jules Herman."Tatiana noticed that neither of them disagreed and continued, "Moreover, the most crucial point is that Jules Herman's character experiences significant ups and downs throughout the film. With Anna's current performance, it's hard to believe she can portray this rolewell."Josh nodded in agreement, now also doubting Anna's abilities.The manager was sweating profusely and had to remind Josh from another angle, "But the film has already started shooting. Even if Anna isn't suitable, we can't find a fitting replacement right now. Are we really going to halt production? That could damage the fans' trust."This was indeed a problem.Josh felt torn.At that moment, Tatiana suddenly suggested, "Then let's have Angelina Jolie try out for the role.""Angelina?" Josh asked, puzzled.The manager's expression darkened, and he coldly replied, "She's just a stand-in for Anna, and she has no popula
The butler provided the name of the hospital, and Tatiana wasted no time driving there.Upon her arrival, the butler had someone waiting downstairs to escort her to Stefan's hospital room.Stefan was elderly, and as Tatiana entered the room, she noticed his face had a slight bluish tint. She couldn't bear to see him in pain as he's the only one on her side.After taking just a few steps, she found herself out of breath. She examined him closely and discovered that Stefan had been poisoned. Although the amount was small and wouldn't be immediately fatal, the toxin had invaded his nervous system and would slowly destroy his body over time.Tatiana knew that she could create an antidote for this poison, but there was a critical issue: the dosage of both the poison and the medicine couldn't differ by more than 0.1%. If the antidote was administered in too high or too low a dose, it would accelerate the person's death.Therefore, without knowing the exact amount of poison, she couldn't re
Soon enough, Maxim put the incident out of his mind.In the office, Maxim set down his pen and rubbed his eyes with one hand. After staring at documents all night, he was feeling quite uncomfortable.Finishing the last sip of his unsweetened coffee, Maxim decided it was time for a break. He stood up and walked over to the massive floor-to-ceiling window, gazing down at the bustling traffic below.After just a few minutes of watching, Maxim received a message from Scott. Thinking something might be wrong, he opened it only to find that Scott was informing him that two unscrupulous housekeepers had been let go by Tatiana.Seeing the title "Madam" in the message reminded Maxim that he hadn't visited Tatiana in quite a while. Work had been incredibly hectic at the company, leaving him no time to go back. However, thinking about Tatiana made him shake his head. He decided that he would make an effort to visit her today.After wrapping up her current matters, it was time for Tatiana to
The crisp sound echoed as the cup shattered on the computer.Riley stood frozen for about two seconds before her instincts kicked in, and she shot a fierce glare at Sophie.Sophie was startled by the intensity of Riley's gaze, but recalling what had just happened, she forced herself to say, "I just did it by accident. Who told you to put the cup right next to it?""An accident? I saw you do it! How can you call that an accident?""Thud—"The sound of the cup being slammed down on the table echoed in the room."What are you going to do? You said it was an accident, so is this really necessary? We can just pay for your computer, okay?"Sophie, who had initially looked down on Riley, now seemed a bit intimidated by her fierce expression."Do you think that will help? Didn’t I just tell you how important this computer is? I told you not to touch it!""Bang—""Ah—”A loud thud echoed through the room as Sophie stared in shock at the large patch of blood suddenly staining her forehead. Jus
“What else could he say? He wants us to handle this case well and to wrap it upquickly. Isn’t that putting me in a tough spot? The suspect has killed three people, and we still don’t even know if it’s a man or a woman.”Mason felt a deep frustration about the situation. In all his years on the job, he had never encountered a case this difficult.“I see,” Delaney said, observing the troubled look on Vance’s face. After a moment of thought, she spoke up, “Vance, I need to tell you something. Please don’t get upset when you hear it.”"What do you mean, what’s going on?"Vance frowned, wondering what could possibly be so important at this moment."It's just that I might have to go back soon. I probably won't be able to continue following this case. But don’t worry, I’ll definitely sign a confidentiality agreement before I leave, and I won’t say anything about this afterward.""Going back?" Vance frowned. He had intended to talk about Delany, but now he found himself at a loss for words
After saying that, Riley took off her gloves and neatly placed them aside before walking over to Tatiana.As the two of them walked further away, the others working in the garden exchanged glances and murmured among themselves."Isn't it just that she knows a bit more about gardening than we do? It's ridiculous that she caught the lady's attention. I knew from the moment Riley arrived that she was trouble, and it seems I was right.""Exactly! She thinks just because she knows a thing or two, she can flirt with the master. Before long, she'll be trying to use her looks to catch the young master's eye.""I see her as nothing but a gold digger. Someone needs to teach her a lesson; otherwise, she won't even know her own worth.""I agree, a little lesson would do her good."After their conversation, the two women exchanged knowing glances, harboring a strong animosity toward the newcomer, Riley.Meanwhile, Riley was unaware of the brewing trouble. She simply followed Tatiana into her room
Julian remained silent, not responding to Tatiana's words. He stiffly accepted the document she handed him and opened it, confirming it was indeed what he had suspected—a divorce agreement.He wondered why he had felt a bit uneasy that morning, thinking it was just due to lack of rest. But now he realized it was because of the impending situation that would unfold that evening.The room fell silent for about a minute. Watching Maxim's expression, Tatiana couldn't tell if he was takingher seriously. After some internal debate, she finally spoke up, "If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Or if you think something is definitely wrong, let me know so I can have Riley revise it for tomorrow.""Why?"After another half-minute of silence, Taitana finally heard Maxim’s voice directed at her.Another pause followed."Because I think we’re not suited for each other. From the start, our marriage was just a mutual arrangement, right?”As she spoke, Tatiana got off the bed and sto
Riley was right; Maxim was indeed a wonderful person. It was impressive how someone in such a high position could remain humble and not get carried away. It was no wonder so many people admired him.Maxim was also handsome, with looks that were undeniably top-notch. It was impossible for her not to feel something for him. He had always been so good to her—staying by her side when she was sick, keeping her company when she couldn’t sleep, even cutting fruit for her. To be honest, over the years, only a handful of people had treated her this well. How could she not be moved?But she was also well aware of how unsuitable she was for Maxim. She wasn't a model citizen, always skirting the edges of society, and who knew when she might just disappear? Maxim, on the other hand, was different. He had a solid reputation, and even if his family life wasn't perfect, at least he lived in the light, while she did not.Feeling a bit down, Tatiana carefully set aside the divorce agreement. It wa
Tatiana asked, genuinely curious about how Marcus managed to raise Tara to be this way."I don't know. My dad never tells me what he actually does for a living."As memories of her past life surfaced, Tara's mood darkened. "When I was really young, my dad told me that my mom passed away for some reason. Since my dad worked long hours, I hardly ever got to see him, so I was basically raised by the housekeeper.""Later, I heard from my dad that the housekeeper could no longer take care of me due to some accident, so I came back to the country to continue my studies."After saying this, Tara looked at Tatiana and asked, "Why do you want to know about this, teacher?""Oh, I'm just a bit curious, that's all," Tatiana replied with a gentle smile.It seemed that Tatiana was right; Marcus didn’t want his child involved in his work. But why had he suddenly sent Tara back to her home country? With them being in different countries, it was hard to believe that Marcus would casually send a child
With that, the agent decided to pull out his phone to call Tatiana. He added, "Maybe Tatiana knows what to do about this. She wrote the lyrics and choreographed the dance, so she musthave some insight into what’s going on.”At first, Jayden didn’t quite grasp the situation, but once he did, he quickly stepped forward to snatch the phone from his agent's hands."What are you doing? We need to tell Tatiana about this right away so she can help us resolve it. If we wait until it blows up, it won't be good for your reputation. You absolutely can't afford any trouble right now."Recently, the higher-ups at the company had decided to push Jayden toward acareer in the film industry, making this a crucial time for him. They had clearly stated that he needed to stay out of trouble during this period, so when this incident occurred, his agent panicked and wanted to call Tatiana to sort it out."Let’s not tell Tatiana about this just yet," Jayden said, feeling an odd reluctance to involve Tati
After staying up late watching TV last night, Taitana successfully overslept again. Fortunately, her classes didn’t start until the afternoon, so it wasn’t a big deal.When Tatiana went downstairs for breakfast, she noticed that Maxim was missing and casually asked where he had gone.“Miss, he had to go to work. I saw him leave the garden quite early. He’s probably in a hurry to get to work to take better care of you these days,” Riley replied.After a moment's thought, Riley continued, “The last time we went looking for you, I could see the concern in his eyes. He seemed really upset when he couldn’t find you.”Tatiana remained silent as Riley spoke. She recalled the kiss they shared last night and couldn’t ignore Riley’s words. She had to face the truth—Maxim might actually have feelings for her. But how could she ever be with him?No matter how it looked, Maxim seemed like someone who lived in the sunlight, while she was different. She hadn’t been that person for a long time.