'I'm a sinner?' thought Kisa.She trembled with anger.She then smiled at him out of anger, "You made me a sinner, and I could say the same to you. You want me to atone for my sins by your side; I also want you to regret what you did. Since you're not willing to forgive me, neither will I!"'How could I possibly forget about my blood feud with this man? That unbreathing child that had turned purple will always be the hurdle we can never overcome in this life,' thought Kisa.Kisa glared at the man in front of her hatefully. The hate in her eyes could ruin the heavens.Meanwhile, Gilbert did not get angry when he saw the intense hatred in Kisa's eyes. On the other hand, he started smiling sinisterly.Suddenly, he lowered his head and whispered the most ruthless words in the gentlest tone, "Kisa Becker, I won't rest until you're dead!"Kisa stared back at him with bloodshot eyes, "The same goes for me!"Gilbert smiled coldly and got off her before promptly changing the topic."I'
Andrew's voice immediately pulled back his train of thought.He hid the malice and dark thoughts within his eyes. He then turned around while holding a storybook. A gentle smile came up to his handsome face."Let uncle Jensen tell you both a story, " He sat in the middle of the sofa while both kids sat by his side separately. They proceeded to listen to his storytelling comfortably.Ada even felt like dozing off when listening to it. She held onto Jensen's arm, her smile making beautiful crescents below her brow, " Uncle Jensen, you're so nice. You're just as nice as my dad. Ada really likes you. Will you come to play with Ada more often in the future?"Jensen stared earnestly at the smile on her tiny face, and for a moment, he was stunned. The child's smile looked precisely like Kisa's when she was younger. He gently caressed her tiny head and replied, "Alright, uncle Jensen's place will always be welcome to you and Andrew."Meanwhile, on Kisa's side, she was still mad at Gilbert
She coldly looked at Gilbert, " Was it you that forced Lea to move away?"Currently, it was looking more and more suspicious.Why did Lea suddenly tell her that a friend was coming over after Gilbert had spoken to her privately? What made it more questionable was once Lea left, he immediately said he would live here.Facing her cold suspicion, Gilbert spoke leisurely, " I gave her a million dollars to take temporary residence outside for a few days.""You're despicable!" Kisa spat.Gilbert suddenly burst out in laughter, " Me despicable? Heh, think about it yourself. We are sitting here as husband and wife. Do you think letting a third party be present would be suitable? Besides, I have her a million dollars. She was happy too; this counts as a legitimate transaction."The anger in Kisa's heart could not be described.No wonder Lea still spoke cheerfully to him despite clearly being afraid of him. Turns out Gilbert gave her a million dollars. She had put money before their frien
Kisa would never have thought in a million years that Gilbert would be standing by the door outside. Since there were usually no men in the house, she would only wrap herself in a towel after showering for convenience's sake. Hence, she had forgotten to bring her clothes in just now.Shockingly, she was Gilbert staring at her with fire in his eyes. Her heart skipped a few beats. However, she swiftly chucked sarcastically, " Why? What's up with that expression? Never seen a woman shower before?"Gilbert's lips pulled into a smile and closed in on her. He cornered her in between a dimple in the wall and his chest. His hot breath was filled with unkind words, " Have you been in this state in front of Jensen before?"Kisa grinned coldly. Her smile was slightly bewitching as she spoke softly, "Why don't you guess?"Gilbert actually hated her alluring state yet could not bring himself to admit that she was enchanting in this state. The heat in his body was clearly starting to build up.
Before she could finish, Gilbert smiled, " Don't you think your explanation is redundant? We are husband and wife. Even if we did something, Jensen wouldn't find it a problem, right, brother?"Gilbert looked at Jensen questioningly. Jensen nodded in response with a light smile, "Right!"Gilbert took Andrew from Jensen's arms and suddenly said to Jensen, " Ada and Andrew have never taken the initiative to get close to anyone before, except you and Kisa."Jensen smiled, "Really? They really like me, though. Seems like it's my honor."After Jensen said this, he looked at Kisa, " It's getting late. I'll go home and rest. You rest early as well."Kisa nodded her head and watched his silhouette. A feeling of guilt crept on her.'I keep saying I want to take my vengeance on Gilbert, so Jensen's doing his utmost to help me. But here I am, looking as if I'm up to no good with Gilbert. Jensen must be very disappointed with me right now.Putting Jensen aside, she was disappointed with hers
In her mind, she thought, 'I hope he's finally left.'However, just as she thought of it, she saw him bring out two bowls of spaghetti from the kitchen. Her cheerful mood in the early morning immediately disappeared.She had a grim face while entering the bathroom. Upon entering the bathroom, she was furious beyond belief. The basin contained many other extra household supplies. There were towels, toothpaste, a toothbrush, a cup, and even a razor!'Hmph, is this shameless man treating this place as his own house?'As she clenched her teeth in anger, Gilbert appeared suddenly by the door."Come out for breakfast."Kisa ignored him and only splashed her face with cold water. Her rage had to be calmed, or it would affect her emotions during filming later.When she emerged, Gilbert sat by the dining table reading the newspaper. The two plates of spaghetti were untouched. It seems he was waiting for her to dine together.She had no idea what tricks Gilbert had up his sleeve. Despite
Pulled by the momentum, Kisa's whole body slammed forwards. She rubbed her injured forehead and asked," Chauffeur, what happened?""Uhm..." The chauffeur hesitantly spoke, "People are blocking the road.""People blocking the road?" Kisa moved toward the window, puzzled, and furrowed her brows while looking outside.In hindsight, it would have been better if she had not looked. Once Kisa gazed out, she saw an object fly toward her, which gave her a start. She quickly scrambled back into the car. The thing hit the car window, turning out to be another egg. Before she could react, numerous people approached the vehicle to surround it.The people hurled eggs and rotten vegetables at the car. They were cursing her for her malevolence, shamelessness, and were saying that she should be forced out of the entertainment industry. A few eggs flew into the car, cracking open on the seats and making a big mess.Kisa hurriedly closed the car windows and coldly gazed at her surroundings. The num
"Are all of you still mad? If not, please listen to me quietly."Perhaps, because Kisa behaved calmly, those people looked at her in astonishment without throwing eggs or vegetables.Kisa said loudly, "I allowed all of you to hit me wasn't because I felt guilty. I just want to prove to everyone; that I'll definitely take responsibility if I do something wrong."All of you resist me madly because my assistant and I played a trick to insult Sharon, which was published in the newspaper a few days ago. I'll just say my assistant and I are innocent in this incident." A look of sadness and innocence appeared on Kisa's face after speaking.She knew these people were most likely hired by Sharon. No one would feel touched even if she cried her heart out. The sadness and innocence she showed were not for them.As expected, someone refuted her words immediately. "Humph! You said you're innocent, but who knows if that's true? You're an actor. Stop pretending innocent here."Kisa pursed her l
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