"That's right! After doing such a thing, did she think things would be fine again just by playing the victim and giving a verbal apology?""These people are clearly taking advantage of Ms. Becker's silence. They're such bullies!""I agree. Who gave them the right? Why does Ms. Becker have to swallow it all?"Seeing how everyone felt indignant for her, Kisa felt a sense of comfort.The dismal and aggravation the man on the TV had brought upon her were instantly swept away.Kisa smiled at them, "Do you all want to help me take revenge on them?"Their eyes lit up.Among them was a young girl who was a new actress under J & K Film Group. In The Legend of Luna, she played as Kisa's personal servantHer name was Elaine.Elaine said to Kisa excitedly, "Of course we do! What should we do to take revenge on them?""Yeah, what should we do?"Kisa leaned into the chair as she watched the man and woman on the TV. She smiled slightly, "It's really simple; all of you just have to work har
Kisa suddenly remembered her promise to Jensen of making him rose shortbread cookies.She hesitated momentarily before walking toward the florist shop.It was pretty crowded in the shop, with most of the customers being men.Kisa stood in the shop browsing around before a florist approached her, "Hello, miss. What kind of flower are you looking for?"Kisa pulled her cap lower and smiled, "I'm looking for roses."The florist was stunned, "Miss, are you buying these for someone beloved?"Kisa did not respond.The florist turned around and retrieved a bouquet of fresh roses. Then, the florist smiled, "Most of the people who get roses here are men, so a lady getting roses for her man is a rare sight. It seems like you like him a lot. I wish you two the best."The florist continued speaking with a smile.Kisa smiled and nodded along in silence.'Speaking of which, Gilbert's never gotten me any flowers before. Then again, he's never liked me, so why would he get me flowers?' though
"I genuinely thought something important had come up for you today that you forgot to pick up the kids. Turns out you were being lovey-dovey with him at home."The man's tone was incredibly icy and brimmed with resentment.Kisa slowly put some distance between herself and Jensen.She casually turned to the kitchen entrance and saw Gilbert standing by the door. The expression on his face was terrifyingly dark.Meanwhile, Ada and Andrew stood behind him as they peered at her carefully.Kisa ignored his presence and walked past him. She turned to Ada and Andrew, "Have you two eaten?"Andrew shook his head.Ada replied, "I want to eat the spaghetti you make."Kisa patted their heads with a smile, "The two of you can go do your homework. I'll go cook you two some spaghetti right this instant."The two children obediently went to the living room to do their homework.After Kisa sent the children away, she continued ignoring Gilbert and went back into the kitchen. Then, she said to
"Kisa, I'm done kneading the dough. What should I do next?"Kisa did not bother arguing with the man in front of her and went to the kitchen.Andrew glanced at the kitchen and whispered to Gilbert, "Daddy, why don't you go to the kitchen and help Ma'am out with the cookies?"Ada slurped a mouthful of spaghetti and chimed in softly, "That's right, daddy. You could talk to Ma'am more while helping her with the cookies. That way, Uncle Jensen wouldn't take her away from you."Gilbert snorted coldly, "She's purposefully making the cookies for your Uncle Jensen. Why should I go help?""But you could also have the cookies. It's not like Uncle Jensen's not letting you have any.""That's right!" Ada said earnestly, "Uncle Jensen is really generous, so he'll surely let you have some of it."Gilbert was already feeling incredibly irritated. After hearing what the children said, he felt exasperated.'Are the cookies what I'm concerned about? I don't even care if I get to eat the cookies o
Seeing the two argue, the children panicked.One of them dragged Gilbert while the other tugged on Kisa."Don't be angry, Ma'am. Daddy genuinely wants to help you. He just speaks with a forked tongue.""Who says I speak with a forked tongue? I...""Daddy!" Gilbert was mid-sentence when Ada shook his arm vigorously.She continued, "Earlier on, you said you wanted to help Ma'am with the cookies. Then you said that you wanted to have some once they're done. Did you forget?"Gilbert glared at the little girl in front of her.'This child's actually making things up so that I can help Kisa with the cookies,' he thought.Jensen shook his head in amusement before turning around to wash off the flour on his hands. Then, he smiled at Ada, "Let's go. I'll help you with your homework.""Mhm," Ada nodded furiously.She turned to Gilbert, "Daddy, you must do your best and help Ma'am with the cookies. Don't let her overwork herself."Gilbert kept a sullen face and did not respond.Andrew
It was shocking that a burly man like Gilbert would take a few steps back from that blow. "I told you I don't want your help, but you didn't listen. Now, look. You're just making things worse. Jensen had already made the dough and separated them into equal parts. All that was left was to roll it thin to make noodles. But you had to come and knead everything together again!" Kisa roared before he could react."Y-you..." She was so mad that, in the end, she had no words. She just stared at the man in front of her with a face full of despise.Gilbert leaned his back against the edge of the sink and retorted, "I asked you to tell me what you wanted me to do, but you didn't, and now you're blaming me?""Y-you... Get out!" Kisa's face reddened with anger. Gilbert was also outraged by the situation. He clapped the flour off his hands and started to walk outside. However, when he was at the door, he hesitated, 'Jensen and the kids are still out there. It would be humiliating for them to see
Kisa's angry roar sounded from the kitchen. Andrew and Ada looked at each other and then at Gilbert, who was walking toward them. "Daddy, Ma'am seems to be calling for you."Gilbert sat on the sofa in silence. Ada glanced at the kitchen and frowned. "Daddy, aren't you supposed to be in the kitchen helping Ma'am make the cookies? Why are you out here?""The cookies are almost ready. There's nothing for daddy to do anymore.""Then why does Ma'am sound angry? Did you do something wrong, daddy?""No," Gilbert shook his head expressionlessly and replied."Then why does Ma'am sound angry?" Ada puffed her cheeks and looked at the kitchen."She likes getting angry," Gilbert turned on the TV and said casually.Jensen lowered his gaze and smiled without making a sound.After some time, Kisa finally came out of the kitchen with two plates of delicious cookies. She glanced at Gilbert in disgust and said, "If someone hadn't gotten in my way just now, I would have been done with these cookie
Kisa stared coldly at the figure standing at the door. "Get out!" she said in a low voice, but Gilbert did not budge. Her voice grew colder, "I said get out!" The man still did not move an inch. Kisa gritted her teeth angrily and got under the covers, ignoring the man who sneaked into her room.Kisa was uncomfortable when she felt the man's cold gaze penetrating the blanket, but it was not a surprise. No sane person could fall asleep under the silent observation of a weird man standing in the room. "What's the meaning of this?!" She turned over, got out of bed irritably, and asked.The man did not make a peep. Instead, he moved aside from the entrance, gesturing for her to follow him. Kisa gritted her teeth, opened the door, and walked out of her room. The man followed right behind. "It's the middle of the night. What in god's name are you doing? Mmm..." Before she could finish her words, Gilbert pushed Kisa against the wall and started kissing her. His kiss was domineering and overb
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