When Stefan heard this, he had no doubts and accepted it readily. He smiled with satisfaction and said, "I've heard that it's quite difficult to book a room at this hospital. Maxim must have put in a lot of effort. Tatiana, you should thank him properly for me."She had no intention of thanking him. Tatiana thought to herself, plotting how to work things out with him later. On the surface, she smiled slightly and replied, "…Got it, Grandpa."Passing the buck, success!But little did anyone expect that before Tatiana could even coordinate her lines with Maxim , he had already caught wind of the news and rushed to the Woodhaven International Hospital."Grandpa, how are you feeling?" Maxim asked with concern.He knew how much Tatiana cared for Stefan, and since his own grandfather had always had a good relationship with him, he felt a sense of empathy. Seeing Stefan reminded him of his own grandfather, especially since the two old men were of similar ages. He was genuinely worried abo
In the hospital operating room, Tatiana had just completed a surgery. As she stepped out, she was immediately surrounded by the patient's family, eager to know the outcome."The surgery was very successful. The patient has been transferred to the recovery room, and the nurses will take good care of him. He will be back on his feet in no time, so don’t worry," Tatiana reassured them, still wearing her mask as she tried to calm their anxious hearts.The family members expressed their gratitude profusely.Seeing the tearful faces of the family, Tatiana felt a flicker of joy in her heart.Once the patient was wheeled away, the family followed the nurses out of the operating room.After a long day and night of surgeries, Tatiana finally found a moment of solitude. She slowly sank into a chair by the operating room door.Her head felt heavy and swollen, every ounce of energy drained from her body. Her eyes were sore and gritty. She rubbed them and stifled a yawn.Before she knew it, exhau
Evening.Woodhaven International Hospital."Ring, ring, ring!"The crisp sound of the phone echoed in the lounge.Tatiana impatiently picked up her phone, her eyes still closed as she answered the call."Hello, who is it—""Tatiana, it's Dad! Where are you?"On the other end, a man's anxious voice came through.Tatiana blinked a few times, becomingslightly more alert. Instead of answering, she lazily asked, "What's up?"Dominic's voice grew more urgent. "Your sister fainted again today! You need to come back and help her—"Before he could finish, a woman's choked and hoarse voice broke through the line. "Please, Tatiana, I’m begging you! Help my daughter! Please, I’m begging you!!"At those words, Tatiana fully woke up. Hearing the usually proud Camille plead so humbly made it clear that Ann’s condition was really serious this time.She recalled the bone marrow she had seen at the hospital a few days ago and paused for a moment, not responding immediately.Meanwhile, in a hospital i
Stefan had always seemed like he would help Tatiana save Anna. After all, Anna was also his beloved granddaughter, and given how good she was at charming others, he must have developed some affection for her over the years.But to Tatiana’s surprise, he gently embraced her, soothingly patting her head. His voice was kind and warm: "This is ultimately your decision.""Grandpa—" Tatiana froze for a moment, unsure of what to say.Stefan smiled and continued, "I know you don’t like Anna, and you don’t have much love for your father either. So I just want you to know, my dear, that whatever you decide, I will always support you."Hearing this, she felt a mix of bitterness and sadness. Tears shimmered.Her voice hoarse as she said, "Grandpa, I told them that if they’re willing to return half of my mother’s assets to me, I would be willing to save Anna.""That belongs to you; your father should return it. But… sigh," Stefan had no objections. He understood his son all too well—selfish and g
On the other side, the atmosphere between Dominic and Camille was quite tense.Dominic grabbed Camille's wrist and forcefully threw her onto the sofa, glaring at her like a wolf eyeing its prey. His voice was cold and menacing. "Camille, you've got somenerve to threaten me!"Camille knew she was in the wrong and could only let her tears fall, looking at him with a quivering voice. "Dominic, please don’t blame me. I was just so worried about Anna..."Dominic remained silent, his face betraying no emotion.Camille carefully took his hand, her voice filled with sorrow, "Time is running out, and Anna is suffering more and more. My heart is breaking. She's your biological daughter too. Can you really bear to watch her in pain?"As she spoke, Camille leaned into Dominic's embrace, her shoulders shaking with silent sobs.Hearing Emily's heart-wrenching cries, Dominic's anger began to wane. After all, Anna was their daughter, and she was clearly desperate, pushing him to act out of concern f
Anna's lips twitched as she turned to look.There, walking down the red carpet, were Tatiana and Maxim, hand in hand, making their way toward her.Tatiana was stunning, dressed in a deep V emerald green gown that hugged her perfect, curvy figure. Her long, wavy hair cascaded seductively over her shoulders, and her eyes were elegantly elongated with a slight upward tilt. Every smile and frown radiated an enchanting charm, making her look incredibly sexy yet sophisticated.Beside her, Maxim stood tall and muscular, clad in a matching suit that accentuated his handsome features. He exuded a commanding presence, and when he stood next to Tatiana, they looked like a match made in heaven, perfectly in sync with each other.The moment they appeared, Maxim and Tatiana, the future leaders of the prestigious Konstantine family, captured everyone's attention, sending the award ceremony into a frenzy.“Mr. Konstantine, what brings you to the award ceremony this time?”“Mrs. Konstantine, today m
Maxim's deep-set eyes were fixed on the woman at the center of the stage. Her gentle demeanor was laced with a soaring confidence that made his heart skip a beat.In that moment, he realized just how beautiful his wife truly was.Like a phoenix soaring through the skies.After the awards ceremony, the investors invited everyone present to join in a celebratory party.Tatiana held Maxim's hand, happily chatting with a few directors nearby."What a perfect couple, Tatiana! I really wish you all the happiness!”"Maxim, even though you're a hotshot in our country, Tatiana is a rare talent. Don't you dare take advantage of her!"“…”The directors teased with laughter.Josh chimed in, "Tatiana, weren't you reluctant to show yourself before? Why are you willing to accept the award this year?"After all, this wasn't her first nomination.Tatiana smiled slightly and winked, "I've settled down and feel secure now."The directors exchanged knowing glances and chuckled, "That makes sense!”Once t
It was Maxim.Nestled in his arms, Tatiana caught a whiff of his subtle, calming fragrance. She took a deep breath, feeling her wildly racing heart gradually settle, and softly replied, "...I'm fine."Maxim wrapped his arms around her,scanning her from head to toe. Seeing the sparkle in her eyes, he finally let out a sigh of relief.God knows how terrified he felt when he was lying in bed and suddenly heard the sounds of a struggle from the next room.He had rushed over, his heart pounding with an unfamiliar fear, dreading the sight he might encounter if he opened the door.Thank goodness, thank goodness she was okay.A smile crept onto Maxim's face as he felt a wave of relief wash over him.Tatiana looked at him, her heart racing at the sight of his youthful, charming smile.Her face flushed, and a rosy hue appeared on her fair cheeks. She turned her head away, not daring to look at him any longer.She feared that if she kept staring, she might do something irrational.Beauty can mis
Feeling the sting, Tatiana finally snapped back to reality. She rubbed her forehead and looked at Maxim, saying, “Why did you flick me?”“Who told you to zone out? Do you remember what I just said to you?” Maxim didn’t need to guess that she hadn’t been paying attention, so he reluctantly repeated himself.To his surprise, Tatiana replied, “I was talking to you, but you didn’t hear me. You were busy chopping vegetables, and I was worried you’d cut yourself, so I didn’t want to distract you. I just wanted to help, but I didn’t realize the water was hot and ended up burning myself.”After saying that, she felt like she had only added to Maxim’s troubles. With a pout, she said, “Fine, I’ll just leave you to it. Take your time.”With that, Tatum waved her little hand and walked away.Watching her retreating figure, Maxim couldn’t help but feel helpless. He lowered his head and continued chopping vegetables, but the love in his eyes and the smile at the corners of his mouth were almost o
While Tatiana was absorbed in the movie, she didn’t notice that Maxim, who had previously worn a serious expression, broke into a smile the moment he felt her lean closer.The film was a classic, and as it wrapped up, Tatiana finished the last of the fruit on the platter.The softness of the couch made Tatiana reluctant to move, so she just stayed seated."Are you not getting up? Do you plan to skip dinner tonight?" Maxim asked, looking at the person still lounging on the couch with irritation."Um..." Tatiana's originally cool tone took on a sweet, childlike quality due to her lazy demeanor, and Maxim found himself surrendering.With no other choice, Maxim said, "Alright, if you want to keep sitting, then go ahead. Do you need any fruit?""Yes, please." Handing the fruit platter to Maxim, Tatiana looked up and smiled at him.After Tatiana finished a small plate of fruit, Maxim insisted on taking her to the supermarket.The two of them pushed a shopping cart together. Looking at the
While Tatiana was absorbed in the movie, she didn’t notice that Maxim, who had previously worn a serious expression, broke into a smile the moment he felt her lean closer.The film was a classic, and as it wrapped up, Tatiana finished the last of the fruit on the platter.The softness of the couch made Tatiana reluctant to move, so she just stayed seated."Are you not getting up? Do you plan to skip dinner tonight?" Maxim asked, looking at the person still lounging on the couch with irritation."Um..." Tatiana's originally cool tone took on a sweet, childlike quality due to her lazy demeanor, and Maxim found himself surrendering.With no other choice, Maxim said, "Alright, if you want to keep sitting, then go ahead. Do you need any fruit?""Yes, please." Handing the fruit platter to Maxim, Tatiana looked up and smiled at him.After Tatiana finished a small plate of fruit, Maxim insisted on taking her to the supermarket.The two of them pushed a shopping cart together. Looking at the
"I have a high tolerance for you, but I also hope you won't keep showcasing your limited intelligence in front of me. It only makes me look down on you more, and it’s utterly pointless."With that, Tatiana turned on her heel and walked away, not bothering to glance back at Delany. There was really nothing more to say to someone like her.As Tatiana walked down the street, she initially planned to head home. However, she remembered Tara and realized she hadn’t seen her in the hospital earlier. She took out her phone and sent Tara a message. It didn’t take long for Tara to reply, confirming that she was back at school and not in class. Tatiana decided she would go visit her. Tara was happy to hear that.Putting her phone away, Tatiana hailed a taxi and headed over.Meanwhile, Tara had just finished her meal and put down her empty plate. She left the cafeteria, planning to wait in a small garden behind the school for the hot pot delivery to arrive.Just before Tatiana arrived, Tara s
Vance was taken aback by Tatiana's words. The Tatiana he knew always seemed aloof, quiet, and regal, but hearing her comfort Emily made him realize she wasn't the person he had imagined.Tatiana, however, was too focused on the girl in front of her to notice Vance's daze. As Emily began to lower her guard, Tatiana smiled warmly."What's your name?" she asked kindly.Emily looked at Tatiana's face, shyly smiled,and replied, "I'm Emily, just an ordinary sophomore here. I know the girl who saved me; her name is Tara. She just came to our school not long ago. Funny enough, we're from the same city. I went to high school there too, but I ended up here for college after the entrance exams."Emily had initially thought Tara had always studied in that city, not realizing she had moved there for college. But she felt there was no need to explain that. Instead, she asked, "So, your parents don’t know about what happened? I haven’t seen them come to check on you."When the topic of parents cam
As Tatiana read about his background, she learned that he had a very reclusive and troubled adolescence, suffering from various illnesses and often being abused by his mother. Even after marrying and having children, he was plagued by depression, which eventually led him to commit his first murder.From there, the list of victims continued to grow. As Tatiana read through the details of how the killer had murdered these individuals, she looked down at the case file in her hands. She was now certain that this murderer was mimicking Luca's methods—specifically, the pattern of rape andmurder.However, Luca had truly developed a mental illness due to his sickness. As Tatiana looked at the photos related to the case, she couldn't determine if this murderer was indeed him. It seemed like a highly skilled impersonator; so far, there had been no details discovered about the actual person involved—everything pointed to Andre. At this rate, it felt utterly useless.Putting down the case in
As she pondered this, Tatiana thought about what it would mean if she chose to help them. She would be working alongside Vance. However, it was clear that the higher-ups wanted Delany to stick with Mason too. Tatiana didn’t like the idea of having someone she didn’t get along with hovering around her. With that thought in mind, she decided to call someone on her phone, hoping to have Delany reassigned to another location for a while. It wouldn’t hurt to make that change.Once she settled her thoughts, Tatiana finally focused on the heavy case file in her hands.The next day, Tatiana called Vance to let him know she would be stopping by in the afternoon. The reason for the afternoon visit was simple: she had a meeting with Maxim in the morning to sign contracts with a company. It seemed everything was progressing smoothly.However, when she saw John walk in, her brows furrowed in confusion. She couldn't understand why he was here at this time.Maxim was clearly a bit surprised,
Tatiana listened to him while glancing at the well-dressed Delany beside her. She smiled and shook her head. "It's fine. Just show me the case files, all of them, including the information on the previous victims. I need everything, but I don't have much time to go through it here. I’ll need to take the files with me to reviewat my own pace. Is that okay? Please let the higher-ups know about this.""They mentioned from the start that they were aware of your preferences, so they just asked me to cooperate with you. If there are any other issues or needs, just let me know directly. You don’t have to worry about anything else," Vance replied.After saying this, he observed Tatiana's expression, unsure why she had agreed this time. The higher-ups were anxious that she might suddenly withdraw her help, which would make the case much harder to crack.Rebecca was well aware of the internal dynamics but felt it was unnecessary. She had always been someone who kept her word. Mason's behavio
"Developing games? I remember someone from our company was quite interested in that area. As for the film side, isn’t Jayden the only one under your wing? If you want to avoid losses, you’ll need to bring in more people later on."Maxim looked a bit confused by Tatiana's comment. He didn’t quite understand why she suddenly mentioned her company alongside his.Seeing his puzzled expression, Tatiana smiled and clarified, "I mean, we shouldcollaborate again on our projects.”"We're collaborating again. By signing the contract with the company you need now, it's like signing with two companies at once, right? This way, the money we make will surpass what John can offer all at once. It’s a win-win for us, while John will only end up losing both money and resources."After hearing Tatiana's words, Maxim finally understood. This approach was something he hadn't encountered before, so whether it would work was uncertain. However, given the current situation, it seemed like the only option. If