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
Last time, because of the assassination attempt on that woman, John’s plans were exposed, costing him millions in just one day. He would settle this score sooner or later."What is she here for?""No wonder the company's security has been slipping lately. You’re not up to something shady at the office, are you?""If this gets out, you’ll be the laughing stock!"John's voice was loud, as if he feared the people outside wouldn't hear him."Without evidence, Uncle, maybe you shouldn’t jump to conclusions."A voice from outside the door belonged to Tatiana. A cold smirk appeared on John's face as he pointed at her."No evidence? Then why are you here?""Don’t tell me you’re here to save the company from a crisis. What can a woman like you possibly do—"Before he could finish his sentence, a gust of wind hit him square in the face, causing him to instinctively shut his eyes.A delicate yet angry voice interrupted him, and Riley's youthful, doll-like face appeared before John.Threatened
Miss, I really didn't mean to let that slip..."Tatiana, however, brushed it off, shaking her head."We're in the Konstantine family now, not in the organization. We're friends, not superiors and subordinates. Even if you make a mistake, no one will punish you."Riley finally felt her heart relax, gently leaning on Tatiana's shoulder, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears."All I want is for you to be happy, Miss."---That nightMaxim called to say he had social engagements and wouldn't be coming home.He had just missed a guest who was visiting the house.Tatiana looked at the familiar face before her and recalled the memories of the original owner.During her time in the city of U. S, participating in various training sessions and competitions, the person who had helped her the most was this gentleman—Mr. Fallon, the president of the U.S Dance Association."I finally found you!"Fallon exclaimed, nearly moved to tears, leaning on Michael for support as he almost stumbled.Tatiana b
What’s wrong with you?""I told you to deliver a message to Senior, not to flirt with him!""Do you have any self-awareness? Just look at yourself!"Tatiana initially intended to ignore it, thinking it was none of her business.However, the commotion grew louder, clearly indicating that a group of people was bullying a girl, which struck her as quite unfair.As Tatiana stepped through the bathroom door, she was met with the scene she had anticipated.However, the girl being bullied was much more fragile than she had imagined. She looked malnourished, and her dark skin made it easy to mistake her for someone of mixed African descent.When Tatiana arrived, the petite girl with dark skin shot her a pleading look for help.The others had all heard of Tatiana, and coincidentally, the leader of the group had a good relationship with Anna, which made them dismissive of Tatiana."Well, well, if it isn't Ms. Tatiana. Did you just come from the restroom?""Excuse me."Although the group consis
Camille was so excited she could hardly speak, nearly in tears as she held Dominic's hand tightly.“Our daughter is going places! Her future is bright, and Anna will definitely surpass Tatiana!”Dominic didn’t say much, but deep down, he shared that same hope.Since Tatiana returned, she had been like a wild horse that had broken free, surprising everyone and creating a sense of urgency around her."By the way, we definitely need to tell Tatiana about this good news. Let her see that we're not to be underestimated," .Camille thought to herself and quickly grabbed her phone to call the Konstantine family.However, when the call connected, it wasn't Tatiana or Maxim on the line. Camille’s enthusiasm waned, and she hung up without saying much."I bet Tatiana is too embarrassed to answer because she saw Anna get chosen by the people from U.S last time”. Anna chimed in, feeling more convinced than ever about her decision to pursue dance."Mom, I’m determined to make my mark in Licheng,"
Meanwhile, Anna arrived at the Dance Association, escorted by her aunt's family, ready to participate in today's apprenticeship meeting.The apprenticeship meeting spanned two days. The first day involved competitors showcasing their skills and receiving scores from the judges, while the second day was when the finalists would choose their mentors together.Anna's aunt had received news from the organizer that both Dylan and Fallon would be attending this year, especially since Dylan had taken a liking to her profile. So, as long as she could stand out in the first round, she would be halfway into the dance association."Aunt, you guys can head back. I’m confident," Anna said, her determination unwavering.However, all of Anna's confidence came crashing down the moment Tatiana stepped onto the judging panel."What is she doing here?!"This question echoed not just in Anna's mind but also among all the contestants and spectators in the audience.What was going on with the dance assoc
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