Gilbert frowned instantly and stared at Kisa irritably. "Yeah, yeah. I had it made just to disgust myself. Now, eat!"'She never believes it when I said I liked her, so I guess the idea of me secretly creating that album is pretty ridiculous, from her perspective.'Gilbert had asked the photographer from the bridal shop to make him that album after Kisa 'died'. Since neither of them had wanted those pictures at first, they had been deleted.It had taken Gilbert a long time to recover some of them, which he then made into an album. Gilbert would look through the album whenever he missed her, but it then brought him endless pain, grief, and despair after some time. So, he decided to just put the wedding album on the top shelf of his bookcase, thinking that he would just forget about it.However, he did not expect that Kisa would find it.Seeing the man inexplicably losing his temper, Kisa did not say a word. She just ate her food in silence with her head low.The food from the rest
Gilbert threw his pen onto the table, tugged at his tie irritably, and said in an irritated voice, "I told you not to look at it. Didn't I say that some things should be left in the past?"Kisa took a slight breath and asked him sadly, "Why bother making an album if you didn't want to take those pictures?""I must've done it on the spur of the moment," Gilbert snorted. He did not tell her that he did so because he missed her.'She's never believed in my sincerity. She'd just mock me if I told her the true reason.'Kisa smiled sadly. "I think you were afraid you would forget the hatred and dislike you had for me. You got these photos done because you wanted to remind yourself of that."Gilbert was mad when he heard her say that. "Whatever," he said angrily. The atmosphere in the office was getting more and more depressing. Kisa closed the album. Although looking at the photos stirred up some unpleasant memories, she still wanted to keep the album.She hugged the album in her arms
Davian's tone was not nice. He still harbored resentment toward Kisa. After he went into her office, he waved the secretary off. The secretary glanced at Kisa and took her leave. Kisa looked at Davian and said, "No, I did not do any of this. In fact, I didn't even know about any of it."The contracts were all signed with Risen Enterprise under the name of GK Pictures. It was stated that Risen Enterprise would take 100% of the benefits, while GK had to give up profits and subsidize its own profit.Because these contracts were not major, Shaun did not have to ask her permission to sign them; he could just stamp them himself for them to take effect. As for the previous contract, Shaun had to trick Kisa into signing it because the interests involved were too great.Now that she thought about it, Shaun had been pulling all kinds of tricks behind her back, causing GK to lose profit in the process.'From Davian's tone, Gilbert must have known about Shaun all along. But why didn't he punis
Although Gilbert's attitude was uncompromising and his expression was cold, Kisa still felt a little bit of warmth from his actions. After returning to the villa, Gilbert asked Kisa to go upstairs and rest, and told her that he would bring her dinner. Madalyn did not get mad at her either and just let her rest instead.Kisa was surprised by their irregular attitude but did not bother to know why. Since they were treating her well, she decided to just accept itFor dinner, Gilbert brought her various dishes and some bone broth. Kisa looked at the small coffee table that was filled with food and looked at the man amusedly. "How could I possibly finish so much food?" She said."Don't be modest. I know you have a great appetite," Gilbert replied expressionlessly.Kisa's face darkened. "I had a big lunch because I was hungry.""You ate a huge breakfast too.""That's because...""Alright. It's not a shameful thing to have a good appetite. Grandma and I would be happier if you ate more
Gilbert looked up at the man in the video call and said, "What? Is there anything else you want to tell me?""Uh... Well... D-Did Felicity Jennings return to Athadale?""Felicity?" Gilbert frowned slightly. "Speaking of her, I haven't seen her in such a long time," he suddenly continued."Does she... Does she have a boyfriend?" Davian asked again as his whole face wrinkled.'The last time I saw her playing poker at the club, she was getting rather intimate with this one guy,' he thought."No, I've known her for several years, and I've never heard her say anything about a boyfriend," Gilbert shook his head and replied."Could you please help me get in touch with her, Mr. Kooper? She hasn't talked to me for several days now."Gilbert frowned again. He fiddled with the watch on his wrist and said casually, "Davian, I've introduced the girl to you. Whether you can make her fall for you depends on your own ability. Felicity is a good girl. You should take more initiative before someo
Kisa responded to Gilbert in a blur. It was cold outside, but the temperature in the house was rising steadily. At some point, her nightdress was unbuttoned, and she shivered slightly from the head of the man's body. Just as she fell asleep again, the man suddenly stopped kissing her and helped her put on her nightdress.Kisa looked at him blankly, her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were teary. "What?" She asked in a low voice, feeling inexplicably disappointed. It turned out that she still subconsciously longed to be close to him. This made her feel contradictory and uncomfortable, so much so that she even despised herself a little.Gilbert kissed her forehead and said, "Go to sleep. It's late."Kisa did not say anything. Instead, she just turned her back to him. She did not know what was wrong as tears fell down her cheeks. She was feeling incredibly sad. Gilbert stared at her thin shoulders for a while and reached out to turn off the light.After that, he held Kisa in his arm
Davian clenched his fists tightly, and his eyes were red. "What about all those nights before? Why did you keep bugging me then?""Because it was fun at the time." Felicity pulled her fingers through her long hair and sneered, "Didn't you keep saying I was bugging you? Are you trying to deny what happened that night? Yeah, well, I think it's pointless. We're over, Davian. From now on, I'll treat you like we've never met before.""Felicity!" Davian suddenly grabbed her arm and yelled. There were tears welling up in his eyes as if he was about to cry at that moment.Felicity was annoyed when she saw that. 'I like tough guys, not guys who cry!'She pushed the man's hand away, disgusted."Go away! Never come near me again!"After she finished yelling, she followed Ronald into the car.Davian watched as the car sped away; his eyes were so red that it was like he was crying blood.Felicity stared at the pillar-like figure from the car's rearview mirror without blinking.She took a d
"It seems like Mr. Kooper cares about you very much."Kisa turned around subconsciously and saw Adrien standing behind her.Adrien's face had a tinge of sarcasm.For some reason, Kisa felt a little disgusted after looking at him.In the beginning, Adrien treated her pretty well. He was like an elder to her and he looked after her too.Kisa had always respected him considering the fact that he was her mother's friend.However, she felt like Adrien had become a completely different person after getting together with Carolyn."Mr. Tanner, you're here."Kisa still talked to him politely despite what she thought of him.Adrien breathed out a swirl of cigarette smoke and looked in the direction where Gilbert left. Then, he chuckled and said, "Indeed, people change. Even though Mr. Kooper did a lot of things to hurt you back then and he even tried to murder you and your baby in the prison by setting it on fire, he's become a better person now. Just look at how gentle he is to you. It
In a small town in the South, a gentle breeze caressed the cheeks of passersby, creating a pleasant and serene atmosphere. This town, known for its tourism, was adorned with flowers even in its narrow alleys. The surrounding houses were all quaint inns, exuding a poetic and picturesque charm.Beneath an arching bridge, Kisa set up an easel to display and sell her paintings. She had always loved painting since childhood. Although she had not achieved great success in this field, her vivid and evocative paintings were very popular with tourists. She would sell most of her paintings every day.On weekends, Blake would join her at the stall, but today was Wednesday, and she was alone. After arranging her paintings, she had barely sat down when people began to gather around. Some admired her art, while others immediately offered to buy. Her paintings were reasonably priced, which attracted many customers."Miss, I'd like that painting of the snow-covered rose garden at night.""Alright,
In the backyard, Kohen looked at his older brother's calm expression, a hint of worry in his voice. "Bro, are you alright?""I'm fine," Hayes said, adjusting the blanket on his lap. "Tomorrow, take me to meet those medical geniuses you found.""Oh, sure..." Kohen nodded in agreement, but after a moment, he could not help but ask, "Bro, what did that woman say to you that made you change your mind so suddenly?"Hayes gazed at the stars in the sky, his voice cool and distant. "She told me she's doing well, very happy. Then she pointed out how pitiful and miserable I am right now. She asked me if I don't feel envious, knowing how well she is doing compared to me."Kohen grimaced, realizing that the woman had provoked his brother into action.Hayes lowered his eyes, a faint smile on his face. "That's right. How could I not be envious? So, I want to heal my legs, live a good life, and show her that I can do better than her."Kohen felt a pang of sympathy for his brother. From Hayes's
Mentioning Hayes, Eylul's expression became complex. "Hayes is reclusive and doesn't like to see people. Only a single old servant has been taking care of him all these years. I only met him once, back when I married Kohen."Mia's heart ached, recalling the enigmatic yet deeply emotional man. She could not help but feel a lump in her throat. "How's his health?" Mia asked.Eylul replied, "His health is fine, but his legs have remained the same. Kohen has found top orthopedic experts for him and even sought out Kelvin Hoover from Calthon, but he refuses treatment. For so many years, he hasn't even stepped outside the backyard.""You mean he's been living in the backyard all this time?" Jensen asked gravely.Eylul nodded. "Yes, Kohen wanted him to live in the main house, but he refused. He only likes staying in the backyard. Moreover, the room he stays in used to be..." Eylul glanced at Mia. She had heard that Mia used to live in that room.With a complicated expression, Mia pursed h
"Let's forget everything that just happened,' Mia said.Jensen looked up at her. In the moonlight, his eyes were deep and complex, profound and unfathomable.Mia tried to muster a smile. "You don't have to feel burdened. In a way, I forced you. And you must have always disliked me. Actually, I didn't come to you for money; I just wanted to see you. Now that I have, I should go. Jensen, from now on... take care."With that, she walked away, fearing that if she lingered any longer, she would not be able to leave. But after only a few steps, she was embraced from behind.Jensen's voice was low and hoarse. "Stay with me."Mia trembled at his words. Jensen continued. "But I still have so many things to do and someone in my heart I can't let go of. I don't know... when I will be able to give you a satisfactory answer. If you don't want to stay with me without any promises or guarantees, you can—""I'm willing," Mia blurted out, "as long as I can be with you, I don't care about anything
Mia's face changed instantly. " You... you know I like Jensen, why would you...""Heh, if you like Jensen, shouldn't you be willing to do anything for him? If you can't even do this, how can you claim to love him?""I won't do it! Doing this would be betraying Jensen. I would risk my life for him, but I can't do this."Adrien stared at her flushed face and gently chuckled, his words loaded with meaning. "Aren't you feeling all hot and bothered yet?"Mia frowned. Her body was indeed getting hotter and more agitated. 'Why would Adrien ask this? Could it be the drink...?'As the thought crossed her mind, her heart sank. Seeing Adrien's cold expression and the man's playful smile, Mia turned and ran. But before she could take more than a few steps, she was dragged back. Weakened by the drink, her desperate struggles were futile. As the man pressed her down, playing with her like a toy, she closed her eyes in despair. She thought she could never face Jensen again. With a bitter laugh,
Adrien Tanner, Jensen's father, stood before Mia with a warm smile. "My son is truly awkward when it comes to matters of the heart. He's even willing to refuse such a beautiful young woman like you."Mia stared at him, her tears suddenly streaming down her face. "I only wanted to see him, even if it was to face rejection. Wouldn't it better to say it clearly to my face?""Yes, it would." Adrien agreed. "But standing here stubbornly won't help, because he left on a business trip a couple of days ago."Mia's heart ached even more, realizing that Jensen had avoided using the front door just to evade her.Adrien continued. "I have a way to make him come to you willingly, but it depends on whether you're willing to cooperate."Mia nodded. "What do I have to do?"Adrien motioned to his bodyguard, who handed him a glass of wine. "Drink this," he said.Mia furrowed her brow, hesitant.Adrien gently patted her shoulder, like a father would."Don't be afraid. I won't harm you. From the
Filled with guilt, Mia stepped forward, but Kohen suddenly pulled out a handgun and aimed it at her."Get out!"Jensen pulled Mia back. He looked at the cold man before him. It was this man who had taken him in years ago. At that time, Kohen was young, a carefree and privileged young man. Now, he seemed to have grown up all at once, his eyes colder and more distant.Jensen said with a troubled expression, "If you ever need me in the future, don't hesitate to find me."Kohen sneered coldly; pain etched in his brow. He mocked himself. "I never should have taken you in back then. In the end, it was I who harmed my own brother."Jensen pursed his lips, not knowing what to say, only feeling an unbearable pain in his heart. It was the first time he felt he owed someone. That sense of indebtedness suffocated him."Get out, and don't let me see you two ever again."On that night, Jensen and Mia left the McCray family. As a result of Hayes's ordeal, the McCray family underwent tremendous
"What on earth happened?"Jensen did not speak. Mia choked out. "The collaboration between the Burton family and the McCray family was a trap. We were ambushed by the Burton family, and Hayes... he was hit by a car trying to save us.""Damn it!" Kohen cursed under his breath, abruptly pulling a knife from a nearby bodyguard and pointing it at them. "What are your lives worth? Why would my brother save you? Why?"Mia bit her lip, tears streaming down her face. 'It's my fault. I wanted to save Jensen, but I should have gone alone. I shouldn't have dragged Hayes into this. He seemed cold-blooded and heartless, and I never thought that he would risk his life for me. Why was he so good to me?'"Kohen..."Suddenly, a weak cry rang out. Hayes had awakened.Kohen hurriedly moved closer, gripping Hayes's hand. "Bro!"Hayes's face was deathly pale. He did not look at Kohen, but instead turned his gaze to Mia. His eyes were calm. He saw Mia's red-rimmed eyes and the tears lingering there,
Hayes was sent flying by the car, his body crashing into a wall before bouncing back.Mia's entire body felt ice-cold as she trembled, yelling, "Hayes!""Kill them all!" A hoarse, aged voice suddenly rang out from the entrance. It was Curtis. He looked at Kendall's lifeless body on the ground, his eyes filled with rage, shouting, "Run them over! I want them to join my grandson in death!""Ah!" Jensen roared, disregarding the guards' swinging knives, and like a madman, charged at Curtis. Curtis's face changed, desperately pulling a nearby guard in front of him as a shield. But it was useless. Jensen, like a crazed beast, attacked anyone in his path. Soon, his knife was held against Curtis's throat.Curtis trembled all over. "Wh-What do you want?"Jensen, covered in blood with splatters on his face, looked like a demon that had emerged from a battleground. He grabbed Curtis and held him hostage in front of him. "Let us go!""Don't even think about it!" Curtis retorted angrily. "You