A cold light flashed through Kisa's eyes. Suddenly, she cried out of grievance and asked them, "When did I say I'm going to beat her? Did all of you see me doing it?"Those people shrank back and kept quiet immediately when they saw Kisa was tearing up.Kisa walked up to the woman and sobbed at her. "Did I blame all of you after being attacked with your eggs? I understand I should stay silent as a public figure, even if I'm beaten and scolded by the audience. I'm a defenseless woman. I just want to say something to everyone. But you turned it around and said I want to beat you. Sis, I just want to know. What did I ever do to you? Why do you want to frame me?""I... I..." The woman shook her head in horror. "I didn't frame you. Stop talking nonsense as if you are the victim."Kisa pursed her lips sadly and said with tears in her eyes, "I know all of you hate me, but I'm just a public figure, not a God. It's impossible to make everyone love me. While can you change the way to hate me
A sense of familiarity came to Kisa. She frowned and raised her head as she saw Gilbert coming toward her. The crowd continued throwing rotten produce as Gilbert caught Kisa in an embrace, protecting her.However, Kisa was not touched. She sneered instead, "Mr. Kooper, are you addicted to hypocrisy?"Gilbert stayed silent as he turned toward the crowd, shouting coldly at those people, "Are you done?"The crowd was frightened to a stop by his sudden cold outburst.As a public figure, Gilbert is not worried about being smeared or ridiculed by those people even though he threatened them willfully. Gilbert has great personal charisma. Even though he was covered in yolks and rotten vegetables, the crowd did not destroy Gilbert's noble and cool image.Gilbert put his arms around Kisa and said, "Come with me.""Let go of me! I have to go to the set," said Kisa as she continued to resist Gilbert's pull."Set? You do not have to go today. I took time off for you just now.""You...""Oh
Kisa looked out and saw a three-story villa in front of her. The view surrounding the villa was amazing, but no one was there. It seemed extremely isolated and lonely.Kisa stared at him coldly. "Where am I? Why did you bring me here?"Gilbert did not answer. He just snorted lightly and got out of the car.Kisa followed him.Gilbert glanced at the mess on the seat. He hummed with a faint smile, "Seems like my car is useless now."Kisa pursed her lips. The place where she sat was indeed full of yolks, whites, and vegetables.'It was not+ me who wanted to get in the car. He was the one who forced me in.'Kisa watched Gilbert enter the yard and glanced around again. The lonely and silent atmosphere made her feel flustered. She needed to return, but no taxi was in this area.She followed Gilbert hurriedly. "What exactly did you bring me here for?""You're in such a mess and still do not want to bathe?" Gilbert looked at her from top to bottom. His eyes were full of disgust.Kisa
Kisa felt angry and aggrieved. She could not believe this man was biting her lips after knowing he could not win with words. She pushed him away with all her strength and sarcastically growled, "What are you, a dog?"The man took a few steps back, leaned against the wall, and faced her with a weird smile on his face. Kisa angrily wiped her lips with the back of her hand, and there was blood. 'This man is ruthless. Yesterday, it was my arm. Today, my lips. He could never just watch me be well.'Gilbert raised his hands and wiped his lips to find the egg white and yolk that came from her mouth. He frowned in disgust and pulled her upstairs without a word."What are you doing?" Kisa pushed him away, repulsed."Nothing. I'm bringing you to get cleaned up."The expression on Kisa's face was cold."What? Are you trying to contaminate my house?" Gilbert sneered."You shouldn't have brought me here, then. I never asked you to bring me here anyway," Kisa replied."You'd become a laughin
Seeing Gilbert check the water temperature several times, Kisa could not help but say, "Okay, I can do it myself. Get out." The man did not budge. Kisa instantly frowned, "I said, get out." Gilbert lifted his gaze to look at her with his dark eyes and said, "Didn't you hurt your arm? I'll help you wash it.""No!" Kisa immediately put her hands around her chest in a protective gesture, but when she saw the sarcastic look on the man's face, she felt uneasy. She put her hands down and said coldly, "My arm is injured, not broken. I can manage just fine by myself, so get out."However, Gilbert did not go out and sat beside the bathtub with his back against the wall, looking at her calmly. Kisa froze."What is the meaning of this? Do you want to take a wash first? It's fine if you want to. There are so many rooms here that I can go to other rooms and wash up.""Come back here!" Gilbert stretched out his arm and pulled Kisa over when he saw that she was trying to leave. He pulled so hard
Gilbert let go of her after hearing those words. "That's a good girl. Nothing will happen to you if you obey." Kisa's eyes were red with anger as tears were welling up. "Stop acting like I'm bullying you. You should be thanking me for wanting to help you wash your hair. After all, it's for your own good.""Wow, how so very kind of you." Kisa snapped sarcastically, gritting her teeth. She would never trust this man's kindness. Who knows what he was planning behind his actions?"It doesn't matter what you think of me," Gilbert shrugged. After that, he turned his back and said, "Tell me when you're in the bathtub."Kisa did not respond. Instead, she just stared coldly at his back. After seeing that he was not going to turn around, she took off her dirty clothes bit by bit. She looked at the man defensively while she took everything off. She then hurried into the bathtub as if she was afraid that Gilbert would suddenly turn around. However, she screamed as she slipped and fell on the sl
Kisa did not care that her tears were falling down her cheeks with her back facing Gilbert. She could feel the gentleness of the man behind her, but she did not understand why the man who hated her so much could be so gentle and caring all of a sudden. 'If he isn't planning something, he must be using me as a substitute for Sara,' she thought.She took a deep breath and tried her best to say in a calm tone, "Don't expect me to be grateful to you for treating me well right now. Like I said, I won't rest until you're dead."There was so much hatred between them that it was not something that could be settled until death.Suddenly, Gilbert asked an irrelevant question, "Would you have refused if Jensen wanted to wash your hair like this?"Kisa frowned. 'Why does he keep mentioning Jensen in the weirdest moments? Why does he keep comparing himself with him?' In her opinion, there was nothing to compare between them. The assumptions made by Gilbert were inexplicable, so she chose not to
Andrew told Gilbert that Kisa had cried in pain in front of Jensen. But at this moment, she showed no signs of crying. 'Could it be that she refuses to show me weakness and only cries in front of Jensen?' When he thought of it, a sullen look appeared in Gilbert's eyes, and his grip unconsciously became stronger."Ah!" Gilbert heard Kisa scream. "You did that on purpose!" Kisa roared. Gilbert stared into her eyes which were filled with resentment. There was no trace of tears there. He pursed his lips, lowered his head, and continued to disinfect her wound."Stop it. I'll do it myself later," Kisa said as she withdrew her arm in anger. 'I can't believe I actually thought he was trying to be kind. Turns out, he just wanted me to be in pain,' she thought. 'I knew he'd never have any good intentions.'Gilbert was furious when he saw the hatred and wariness in Kisa's eyes. Before leaving the bathroom, he knocked over the first-aid kit and said, "Suit yourself!"Kisa had wanted him gone f
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