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
Maxim said seriously. Tatiana initially thought it was a joke, but when shelooked up, she was met with a pair of dark, shining eyes that seemed to hold a glimmer of expectation.She felt her cheeks flush, and despite the chill in the air, warmth spread through her body, especially under the intensity of his gaze, which she couldn't ignore."Let's go inside," she said, trying to mask her embarrassment as she touched her cheek and walked toward the large front door.Maxim didn't press further, a knowing smile playing on his lips as he followed her.Beyond the door was a room that resembled a living room, with several doors on either side that likely led to different areas.Tatiana turned to indicate for Maxim to go ahead."Which one do you think it will be?”Maxim's interest piqued; he wanted to see Tatiana's reaction. To his surprise, without hesitation, she opened the first door on the left.What greeted them was a rusty cage, and inside lay the woman who had attempted to assassinate
Setting aside his hair, this man bore a striking resemblance to Maxim.This was Adrian Konstantine, Maxim's uncle who lived far away on the continent of Y.Tatiana had heard of him before; he couldn't attend their wedding because he was traveling, but he sent them a rather interesting wedding gift—a chess set worth a fortune."Maxim~ What are you up to? Where's Tatiana?"Adrian’s affectionate tone was directed not only at Tatiana but also made Maxim feel a bit annoyed, as three dark lines appeared on his forehead.If he hadn’t been constantly reminding himself that this was his uncle, Maxim would have seriously considered hanging up the phone."We're just about to go out for dinner."Adrian smiled brightly at his nephew."Guess where I am right now?"He then pointed the camera toward the ocean behind him, the refreshing sea breeze blowing gently as he raised his wine glass."Conrad, cheers!"After taking a sip of red wine, Adrian turned the camera back to himself."I'm at the beautiful
The night passed, and when Tatiana woke up, Maxim had already prepared everything.Camille had been up early, making calls to the Konstantine family as if afraid they might change their minds."This Mrs. Gold is quite interesting; I wonder what she's worried about," Tatiana mumbled while searching for clothes to put on.If it weren't for the incessant ringing of the phone, it wouldn't have disturbed their young lady's sleep. So annoying.Tatiana took her time, leisurely getting ready. After applying a light makeup andhaving a bite to eat, she seemed to have completely forgotten that she had a schedule for the day.As noon approached, she checked the time and decided it was finally time to head over to the Gold family for lunch.Camille stood next to Dominic, eagerly waiting like a child waiting for Christmas, and finally, the Konstantine family's car arrived.As Maxim stepped out of the car, Camille hurried over to greet him.“Mr. Konstantine, you’re here!”Her voice was loud enough t
Her long legs rested beside the old man's chair, and as she spoke, her gaze was lowered, every movement exuding a unique charm that made it hard for anyone to look away.Micheal couldn't help but pull out his phone and start recording the stunning scene before him.As he watched the video he had just captured, he experienced a feeling that transcended love and desire. In a moment of impulse, he accidentally hit "post" to share it on his social media.After thinking it over for a while, he decided not to delete the video. It should be fine, right?What he didn't realize was that his post was being shared wildly, quickly catching the attention of the president of the City Dance Association.When Michael finally finished the event and opened his phone, he was stunned to see over a hundred missed calls and messages, especially from his own president—Mr. Fallon.Panicking, Much quickly called back, worried that he had done something wrong.As soon as the call connected, Fallon's urgent v
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.