It would be best if he were so busy he couldn’t even come home! That would be perfect.With that thought, Tatiana's gaze shifted from her earlier melancholy back to her usual self.Maxim observed the change in Tatiana's expression, noticing how shewent from being upset to suddenly cheerful. It was rare to see such a childlike side of her, and he couldn't help but chuckle softly to himself.Time passed quickly, and even though the elderly man wanted to continue chatting with Maxim and Tatiana, his body was beginning to tire.Noticing that her grandfather was getting exhausted, Tatiana firmly decided it was time for him to sleep. "Alright, Grandpa, we can continue our conversation next time. It's time for bed, and I'm feeling sleepy too."Tatiana knew her grandfather's personality well. She understood that after her first statement, he might resist going to rest, but after her final words, he obediently agreed."You see, Grandpa, you even forgot that they came over after work. So let
Suddenly coming back to his senses, Jayden turned to Tatiana and sweetly called her sister. Then, looking at Maxim, he added with a bright smile, "Brother-in-law.”"This time, it's all thanks to you both. I'm really grateful, sister and brother-in-law," Jayden said, feeling touched.Tatiana had been about to speak to Jayden, but when she heard him naturally refer to Maxim as his brother-in-law, she was momentarily confused. Who told him that Maxim was her husband?Tatiana couldn't quite wrap her head around it, but it was clear that Maxim appreciated the title. He nodded and said, "Tatiana handled your matters; I just provided a little assistance.""And about your company, you and your manager don’t need to return to the office. We've already sent someone to negotiate your contract termination. It will be resolved soon, and you can come directly to our studio afterward. As for everything else, you don’t need to worry; just focus on practicing your singing and dancing."This was the
She froze for a second, then quickly turned to leave, but just then, the noise from the bathroom stopped.In the now quiet room, Tatiana could almost hear the faint rustling sounds coming from the bathroom. She dared not move a muscle, knowing that any noise would give her away.So, Tatiana waited for Maxim to come out.Maxim was indeed feeling a bit down, which is why he returned to his room after dinner. He had planned to rest for a bit and then take a shower.Maxim had thought that Taitana wouldn't come up at this time; she was probably busy chatting with Jayden on her phone. So, he hadn't closed the door tightly.But the moment he stepped out in his bathrobe and saw Tatiana, his expression changed."What are you doing here?"In response to Maxim's question, Tatiana blinked a few times before deciding to be honest. "I was downstairs earlier when Riley mentioned you were feeling jealous, so she asked me to come up and check on you. I didn’t expect you were in the shower. I’m real
Tara took a sip of her milk tea, thought for a moment, and then said, "I’m not sure if it’s a good thing or not. I don’t really know anyone at school, and everyone feels a bit unfamiliar. The way the teachers here teach is quite different from what I’m used to back home, so it’s a bit hard to follow since I haven’t been here long.""It sounds like you’re still getting used to things," Tatiana replied. "But like you said, it’s still early in your time here. Just take your time to adjust. If things don’t improve after a while, let me know. What about everything else?"Tatiana paused, a bit apprehensive about Marcus’s associates possibly finding them, so she decided to ask delicately, "Are there a lot of bad people around when you go out alone?"Thinking back to an incident when she first arrived, Tara said, "There are definitely more bad people here than back home. The first time I came here, someone actually tried to hit on me."At this, Tara chuckled and continued, "But there are ple
The sea breeze brushed against her face, and the sound of birds chirped in the distance."Just dump her here. What a stroke of bad luck.""Dying on this ship is going to cause me so much trouble. We need to get rid of her now”.Tatiana struggled to open her eyes. Suddenly, she was thrown out by a force, and she began to plummet rapidly.Thud!Her body crashed into the deep blue sea!Her consciousness began to fade…Suddenly—The woman floating in the water snapped her eyes open.Tatiana smirked, her eyes glinting with cold light and murderous intent.She quickly absorbed the memories flooding into her mind.She had been reborn in a parallel world, where the original owner shared her name and even her appearance.The original Tatiana had been arranged by her stepmother to be thrown onto a boat headed for another city.She had developed peritonitis and, when she was about to die the captain decided to toss her into the sea at just 18 years old.As the world’s number one assassin, now th
Tatiana turned to see a man walking in from the doorway.He had changed into a white shirt andblack pants, his tall figure exuding an impressive presence that made it clear he was no ordinary man.The middle-aged doctor quietly slipped out of the room.Maxim stepped closer to her, his voice sharp and clear, “Why were you out at sea?”He hadn’t missed the sight of the tiger shark carcasses floating on the water.That area of the ocean had only contained the two of them, and here was an eighteen-year-old girl who somehow managed to take down so many tiger sharks on her own.She was no ordinary person!Tatiana raised an eyebrow. “My stepmother wanted me dead and tossed me onto a ship bound for another country. I developed peritonitis and was thrown overboard. I happened to see your ship, climbed aboard, and saved you. The rest is none of your business.”Maxim furrowed his brow. He had learned from the doctor that the poison in his system had indeed been neutralized. She had really saved
In Qicheng, at the Lexington Crown Hotel.The union of the Konstantine family and the Gold family had sent shockwaves throughout New York.As the most prominent family in New York, the Konstantine family attracted countless people eager to get close to them.Dominic Gold, dressed in a sharp suit, stood in the banquet hall, basking in the compliments and flattery from the crowd. He chuckled continuously, his aged face lighting up with smiles.“Thank you, thank you all for coming to my daughter's engagement ceremony.”“The ceremony will begin shortly, please take your seats.”In high society, the Gold family held a lowly status.But so what!?His daughter was marrying Maxim Constantine, and those who had never even glanced at him before were now scrambling to curry favor with him.Thinking this, Dominic's smirk grew even more pronounced....In the banquet hall, as a soothing piano melody filled the air, all eyes were fixed on the large, closed doors at the far end.The auspicious momen
As his words fell, everyone in the room turned to look at the entrance.There stood Maxim Konstantine, impeccably dressed in a tailored suit that accentuated his perfect physique. His chiseled face featured exquisite features, with a high nose and thin lips, radiating an air of coldness and indifference that seemed to warn others to keep their distance.Beside him was Anna Gold, elegantly dressed in a gown, her sweet smile lighting up the room.She hurried forward, practically skipping, and affectionately linked her arm with Tatiana's. "Sister, I can't believe you're alive! That's wonderful! I've missed you so much!"Anna quickly masked the flash of jealousy in her eyes. Not only had Tatiana returned, but she had also become even more beautiful!But so what? She was about to marry Maxim Konstantine. No matter how much Tatiana had changed, she couldn't take away what was rightfully hers!Tatiana silently pulled her arm away. "Are we really that close?"Anna's face turned red with em
Tara took a sip of her milk tea, thought for a moment, and then said, "I’m not sure if it’s a good thing or not. I don’t really know anyone at school, and everyone feels a bit unfamiliar. The way the teachers here teach is quite different from what I’m used to back home, so it’s a bit hard to follow since I haven’t been here long.""It sounds like you’re still getting used to things," Tatiana replied. "But like you said, it’s still early in your time here. Just take your time to adjust. If things don’t improve after a while, let me know. What about everything else?"Tatiana paused, a bit apprehensive about Marcus’s associates possibly finding them, so she decided to ask delicately, "Are there a lot of bad people around when you go out alone?"Thinking back to an incident when she first arrived, Tara said, "There are definitely more bad people here than back home. The first time I came here, someone actually tried to hit on me."At this, Tara chuckled and continued, "But there are ple
She froze for a second, then quickly turned to leave, but just then, the noise from the bathroom stopped.In the now quiet room, Tatiana could almost hear the faint rustling sounds coming from the bathroom. She dared not move a muscle, knowing that any noise would give her away.So, Tatiana waited for Maxim to come out.Maxim was indeed feeling a bit down, which is why he returned to his room after dinner. He had planned to rest for a bit and then take a shower.Maxim had thought that Taitana wouldn't come up at this time; she was probably busy chatting with Jayden on her phone. So, he hadn't closed the door tightly.But the moment he stepped out in his bathrobe and saw Tatiana, his expression changed."What are you doing here?"In response to Maxim's question, Tatiana blinked a few times before deciding to be honest. "I was downstairs earlier when Riley mentioned you were feeling jealous, so she asked me to come up and check on you. I didn’t expect you were in the shower. I’m real
Suddenly coming back to his senses, Jayden turned to Tatiana and sweetly called her sister. Then, looking at Maxim, he added with a bright smile, "Brother-in-law.”"This time, it's all thanks to you both. I'm really grateful, sister and brother-in-law," Jayden said, feeling touched.Tatiana had been about to speak to Jayden, but when she heard him naturally refer to Maxim as his brother-in-law, she was momentarily confused. Who told him that Maxim was her husband?Tatiana couldn't quite wrap her head around it, but it was clear that Maxim appreciated the title. He nodded and said, "Tatiana handled your matters; I just provided a little assistance.""And about your company, you and your manager don’t need to return to the office. We've already sent someone to negotiate your contract termination. It will be resolved soon, and you can come directly to our studio afterward. As for everything else, you don’t need to worry; just focus on practicing your singing and dancing."This was the
It would be best if he were so busy he couldn’t even come home! That would be perfect.With that thought, Tatiana's gaze shifted from her earlier melancholy back to her usual self.Maxim observed the change in Tatiana's expression, noticing how shewent from being upset to suddenly cheerful. It was rare to see such a childlike side of her, and he couldn't help but chuckle softly to himself.Time passed quickly, and even though the elderly man wanted to continue chatting with Maxim and Tatiana, his body was beginning to tire.Noticing that her grandfather was getting exhausted, Tatiana firmly decided it was time for him to sleep. "Alright, Grandpa, we can continue our conversation next time. It's time for bed, and I'm feeling sleepy too."Tatiana knew her grandfather's personality well. She understood that after her first statement, he might resist going to rest, but after her final words, he obediently agreed."You see, Grandpa, you even forgot that they came over after work. So let
After thinking it over, the old man happily agreed in the end.So, after hanging up the phone, Tatiana hurried back to her grandfather."Grandpa!"From a distance at the door, Tatiana spotted her grandfather and walked over to him."My dear Tatiana" he said, embracing her for a moment before they headed inside the house.After having lunch together, her grandfather went for a nap.When he woke up, he asked, "Can you play chess?""I know a little. Do you want to play, Grandpa?"Tatiana was surprised to learn that her grandfather could play chess. After he nodded, she agreed to play a game with him.However—"I lost again."The old man chuckled helplessly and said, "Tatiana, your chess skills are impressive! I had no idea you learned to play. When did you sneak off to practice behind my back?""I just watched a few games out of boredom, that's all. I can win only because of luck and maybe because you’ve been going easy on me.""Alright, let's play another round.”As the two continued th
What started as a joke, Tatiana never expected Maxim to actually agree to it. She was taken aback when he fell silent for a moment and finally replied with a soft "mm."His voice was barely audible, but since Tatiana was so close, she was shocked to hear Maxim's agreement. She worried she might have misheard, so she asked again, "Did you just say yes?""Yeah, if I have time, let's go check it out together."Now convinced she hadn’t misheard, she added, "But if you don’t want to, you really don’t have to. There’s no need to put yourself in an awkward position."Thinking Maxim was only agreeing because of her comment, Tatiana felt the need to clarify. To her surprise, Maxim looked at her, leaned in closer, and said earnestly, "I’m definitely going because of you. I also want to see what your brother looks like."That last statement struck Tatiana as the main point. She couldn't help but laugh, realizing it was for that reason. She looked at Maxim with a teasing glint in her eyes an
"Why are you thanking me? You call me sis, so of course, I’ll help you. Besides, I have some responsibility in this too. I should have kept a better eye on things. I won't let it happen again." After saying this, Tatiana glanced at the time and continued, "I need to tell my manager about this. I have some other matters to attend to, so I'll hang up now. Make sure to rest well.""Okay."As soon as the call ended, Tatiana received another call from Maxim."Maxim?”Tatiana was a bit puzzled. Maxim rarely called her, so she wondered what this was about.Maxim didn’t keep her in suspense for long. His cold voice came through the phone, "I've taken care of what you asked me about yesterday. I do have a studio under my name that you can use, but you still need to agree to what we discussed."Tatiana was surprised by how quickly Maxim acted. She paused for a second before replying, "Alright, I'll send you the studio fees later. As for what you mentioned, I agree. Jayden might be better off
“Why wouldn’t I care? Who brought her back? I told her to go there to learn, not to be a coward! What’s going on? It’s only been a few days since she left! What did she promise me? No doctors! This is what she deserves! How did I end up with a granddaughter like you? You’re bringing shame to our family!”As he spoke, Grandpa Landen was so furious that he almost went to hit Delany, but Kenzie stepped in to stop him.“Dad, what era are we living in? It’s not like it used to be. Besides, Delany is a girl, not a boy. She can’t handle that kind of hardship. I was the one who called her back; I couldn’t bear to see her suffering over there. I just can’t stand it! She’s my child!”As Kenzie said this, she looked at Delany lying on the couch, tears streaming down her face. She had initially disagreed with Delany wanting to become a police officer, but it was Lucien and Grandpa Landen who kept insisting, and only then did she reluctantly agree. She never expected it would turn out like this,
"Ah? Okay." If Maxim hadn't mentioned it, Tatiana would have almost forgotten about it. Remembering it now, she recalled that she had also discussed this with Declanyesterday.Thinking about this, Tatiana took out her phone and sent a message to Declan, asking him to retract the lawyer's letter from yesterday.However, she didn't expect Declan and his team to be so quick; they had already posted about the situation on the company's Weibo account.When Tatiana saw Declan's response, a look of frustration crossed her face. Maxim noticed her expression and asked, "What's wrong?""I felt a bit annoyed when I saw those comments yesterday, so I sent the screenshots to Declan. I didn’t expect him to take action so quickly. Now I won’t need to ask him to handle it, otherwise, Anna would definitely connect me to the company in this mess."After thinking for a moment, Maxim replied, "Tatiana, the company has been a good partner of mine for a long time, and I have a great relationship with the