'If the car accident from yesterday was indeed Adrien's doing, then it had to have been a twisted test of Gilbert's love for me. But why bring Christopher into the mix? Christopher is his enemy, someone far harder to control than someone on his own team. If the only purpose was to test Gilbert, Adrien could have easily commanded one of his own people to do it.''So, why Christopher? Could it be that Adrien had a more personal score to settle with Christopher, and testing Gilbert was just a side show? It seems this is just the beginning of Adrien's nefarious schemes. It was clear that he had ulterior motives when he first approached Carolyn. And now, he has the whole of The Case Group in the palm of his hand. Everything seems like it's part of Adrien's sick revenge plot against Christopher. But what could Christopher have done to Adrien to warrant such an elaborate, over-the-top retaliation?'Kisa was deep in thought.In the afternoon, Kisa was heading to the detention center, escort
"I came here just to ask you, why did you suddenly have the intention to kill me?" Kisa dared not mention Adrien. She was afraid that Christopher would tell Adrien, and then Adrien would know that she was suspecting him. All the disguise and deceit she had done so far would be in vain.Christopher did not answer. He hung his head low, as if thinking."I know you hate me, but now you have nothing. You can't beat me. We have no grievances or enmity, and I don't want to make things difficult for you. I'll give you some money. Tomorrow, leave here by boat and don't interfere with Carolyn and my life anymore. Also, it's best not to mention me in front of Kisa. Otherwise, I can't guarantee the safety of your darling Sharon." Adrien's words echoed in his ears.Adrien had spoken in a low and friendly tone, but Christopher was not a fool. He understood the subtle warning clearly.His attempt to kill Kisa had just been a momentary impulse of anger. He resented her for being ungrateful and te
Kisa was feeling nervous as she waited for her first prenatal examination. Memories of her previous pregnancy flooded her mind, but they were not pleasant. Gilbert, her partner at the time, had been unsupportive and uncaring. She had no idea what to do, so she spent most of her time resting at home and never bothered to go for a checkup. She did not even know if she was carrying one or two babies.As she sat in the waiting room, Kisa watched the other pregnant women with their husbands and felt envious. She wished Gilbert were there with her too. Finally, it was her turn for the ultrasound, and she handed the report to the doctor. To her relief, the doctor said her baby was developing very well.She mentioned that she occasionally experienced pain in her belly. The doctor advised her to avoid strenuous exercise and to rest more. Kisa could not help but think of Gilbert's crazy behavior the night before and shuddered. She was grateful that the baby was okay.Kisa looked carefully at
Kisa stared at Madalyn in disbelief. "You used to like me too. I just can't wrap my head around why you're treating me like this."Madalyn sneered, "If you can't figure it out, then don't bother trying. Just remember to stay away from my grandson and stop causing him any more trouble.""I don't understand what I've done wrong."Madalyn's face darkened. "You have no right to know. Just be smart and have the child, then get out of here!" With that, she stormed into the house, leaving Kisa standing alone in the yard.After settling Adrien's affairs, Kisa realized she still had to find a way to break down Madalyn's walls. 'But what is Madalyn hiding? And why is she so guarded about the past?'Gilbert was truly heartless. He had not shown his face to her for a whole week. Madalyn blamed Kisa for driving him away, so Kisa kept things to herself, staying in her room and avoiding any unnecessary confrontation.Christopher's fate hung in the balance as he remained locked up in the detenti
Adrien held the phone to his ear, the other hand clenching a cigarette. Smoke swirled around him, enveloping his brooding and complex expression. He smirked, a sardonic glint in his eye. "Well, I haven't been a father, so I can't answer your question."Kisa sighed, resigned. "Never mind. Maybe he never saw me as his daughter. He accused me of scheming against him, but when I asked who that 'someone' was, he couldn't provide an answer. It was all just his paranoid delusion."Adrien flicked ash from his cigarette, a wry smile playing on his lips. "Maybe you're right.""Let's not talk about him. Honestly, he's not much of a father to me. You are kind and good to me, and sometimes I wish you were my father instead."Adrien's smoking hand paused mid-air. His thoughts drifted as smoke filled the air, mingling with his memories."If only we had a daughter, our son would have a sister.""I love daughters too, so you have to give me another one."Adrien's mind returned to the present.'
Carolyn's eyes brightened as she heard Adrien's words. "Wait, did I hear that right?" she asked.Adrien chuckled, his smile looking a little too forced. "If you don't want me to contact her, then we'll drop the matter. We already have The Case Group, and my family's business is more than enough to support you and Sharon. We don't need the Kooper family's GK."Carolyn's tone turned urgent. "What are you talking about? GK is a big deal in the media industry. The Case Group doesn't even come close to it. Adrien, did you mean what you just said? If you can really get GK, then I won't interfere with you contacting that little... girl."Adrien's lips curled in amusement. "Don't worry. Everything is under my control. Just wait for me to give you GK as a dowry."Carolyn's face lit up with a smile, and she looked like a young woman again, full of happiness and excitement, which did not quite match her age. But she did not notice the sneer and coldness in Adrien's eyes.After a few more day
Gilbert's dark eyes glistened with a hint of coldness and self-mockery. He took a heavy drag of his cigarette and his lips curved into a sad smile. In the video footage, Kisa made a copy of a document and put the original back in the safe. It was only when she left the room that Gilbert finally looked away.He tilted his head to the ceiling and a faint chuckle escaped his lips, filled with self-derision.He knew that Kisa's presence in the Kooper residence was to take him down, but he had foolishly believed that she would not be so heartless. Now he had no choice but to face the truth.He seemed like he could do nothing about it, and he was not even willing to put a stop to it. He was like a hopeless, dying man waiting for her to finish him off.Davian walked in with the takeout with snowflakes covering his shoulders.Gilbert gazed at his shoulders and muttered, "It is snowing?""Yeah, it's not heavy, but it is freezing out there." Davian walked over as he brushed his shoulders.
Gilbert let out a derisive laugh and continued smoking without saying a word. The whole office was filled with a thick cloud of smoke.Kisa opened the window and walked over to his desk. He squinted his eyes and looked at her with a hint of mockery. Ignoring his icy demeanor and taunts, Kisa placed a thermos in front of him. "Here's soup and some side dishes I cooked especially for you. Eat it while it's still warm."There was also some takeout food on the table, which looked like it had not been touched and had gone cold. Kisa knew the man either did not eat or ate cold food. It would be strange if he did not have stomach problems. She had even bought some stomach medicine on her way to the office.She placed the medicine on the table and said to him with concern, "You can keep this box of medicine in your drawer. If your stomach hurts, you can take it anytime."Gilbert continued to look at her with a mocking expression. The cigarette between his fingers had just been lit and had