Kisa let out a burst of stifled laughter. She really liked the way Mia taunted others.Emma was so angry that her face reddened, and she sneered at Mia, "It's hurting your eyes. Heh, I think you must be jealous."Mia changed her posture and leaned back. She was wearing red nail polish and holding a cigarette between her fingers. Her every move, every frown, and every smile were so charming that it stunned Kisa. Mia sat up slowly, revealing the cleavage. She did not need to push up deliberately to make those proud curves. She looked sideways at Emma and said, "Did you just say I am jealous of you?"Now Emma could not find a word to respond, looking morose. Kisa covered her mouth, trying hard not to laugh, and then dipped into the water with Lea. The water temperature of the hot spring was just right. Once Kisa got in, she felt so much more relaxed and went to sit next to Mia.Mia suddenly shot a glance at Kisa's breasts and snorted, "You should eat more, or you will be a laughingsto
It was too late. Eylul shrieked as she fell into the hot spring. As Kisa lunged over, trying to save her, Eylul fell directly into her. They both plunged into the hot spring pool with a splash.The water level of the hot spring pool was chest-deep. Eylul and Kisa had difficulty standing firm when they fell into the hot spring, struggling to stay afloat in the water. The more panicked they got, the more unstable they became. It did not help that Kisa had injured her ankle before this. After struggling for a while, she sank into the water.Lea was desperate and wanted to help Kisa, but she could not swim. As Lea tried to grab Kisa, who was paddling and kicking in a panic, she almost fell into the water. Mia was leaning against the wall of the pool, smoking expressionlessly. Lea was furious and yelled at her, "Help Kisa!"Mia shrugged. "I can't swim, and my leg is still hurt."Lea cried, looking at Sharon and Emma.But the two women, one eating fruit and the other holding a glass of
She was already choking on the water, yet Gilbert was taunting her. Kisa was exasperated."Don't look for excuses. It was your fault," Gilbert sneered."You!" Kisa was so angry that she no longer wanted to talk.At that moment, Emma suddenly said to Eylul with a concerned face, "Mrs. McCray, are you okay? You were too careless. How could you slip and fall on the carpet? The thing is, you not only fell but got others involved."Kohen squinted at Emma. "What do you mean?"Emma subtly straightened her back to show off her cleavage and her proud body, yet no one appreciated it. She said to Kohen, "I mean nothing else, but I'm still in trepidation when I think back to how close Ms. Becker was almost knocked unconscious in the pool by Mrs. McCray. So I want to remind Mrs. McCray to be more careful while walking next time.""You know the reason she fell, don't you?" Kisa suddenly snorted at Emma.Emma's expression slightly changed, and she looked at Kisa with an innocent look. "What do
Lea's stare pissed off Mia. As Lea walked past her, she grabbed Lea and asked, "What were you looking at? Tell me!"Lea tried to smack her hand away. "Let go, let go of me. I'm not looking at anything. I just want to tell you that your monthly visitor is here."Mia's expression changed as she quickly looked back behind her, but she could not see it.Lea took the opportunity to break free from Mia. The thought of Mia watching Kisa choke on water and gloating over it made her feel angry. She smiled at Mia and said, "I don't know if they sell that kind of stuff on the hill, but even if they do, it may not be convenient for you to buy it when you are on your crutches. It doesn't help that you and women like us are not on good terms. Maybe you should ask those men to give you a hand."Mia gritted her teeth and glared at her. "Just you wait!"Lea smiled smugly. "You had better deal with that monthly visitor of yours first." With that, she gleefully walked toward Kisa's room with a plate
Kisa hurriedly bent down to pick them up, but she could only manage to free up one hand, as the other was holding the cane and a pack of daily-use sanitary pads. Whenever she picked up the night-use sanitary pad, her daily-use sanitary pad would fall out of her hands and vice versa. She was so embarrassed that her face turned red.Just then, a big shapely hand suddenly picked up the sanitary pad on the floor. The pack of flowery things looked strange in his hand.Kisa looked up in embarrassment and saw Gilbert staring thoughtfully at the object in his hand. She was even more embarrassed, and her cheeks burned. "G-Give it to me."Gilbert looked at what was in his hand, then at her, and there was a little expression on his sharp face."It is a bit inappropriate to walk around with these two things in your hands, isn't it?" The man opened his mouth, his voice flat, but reeked of a sneer.Kisa grunted and snatched the things back from him. "Don't you think it isn't right for a man to
"Jensen met Mr. Tanner on a business trip, and that is when you met Mr. Tanner, right?"Mia frowned. "Why are you asking this?"Looking at Mia's wary look, Kisa was amused. "Don't be so nervous. I just want to ask you if Jensen has any problems with Mr. Tanner because I feel his attitude toward Mr. Tanner isn't very good." She still remembers when she met Mr. Tanner, Jensen told her that Mr. Tanner was very friendly, and Mr. Tanner was indeed very nice and kind. She could not understand why Jensen had such a hostile attitude toward Mr. Tanner here at the spa.Mia looked at her for a few moments and said faintly, "Jensen and Mr. Tanner don't have any problems. They are business partners, and they get along exceptionally well. Just go out for a stroll if you are bored. Don't overthink, okay?"Kisa pursed her lips. "Well, I guess I'm really overthinking it." With that, she got up and prepared to leave.Mia couldn't help but say from behind. "Don't overthink. Jensen met Mr. Tanner bec
Kisa had just finished her shower and was coming out with her towel wrapped around her body. When she saw the door wide open, she was stunned and yelled at Lea, "Shut the damn door!""Ohhh..." Lea hurriedly closed the door behind her.But through the gap in the door, she still saw the expressionless face of Gilbert, who stayed across the hallway. Kisa hurriedly gathered up her towel and glared at Lea. "What are you doing barging in like that?"Lea laughed. "I didn't know you were in the shower. Besides, it is still early. Why are you taking a shower?""I accidentally spilled a drink on myself, so I went for a shower and forgot to lock the door. Why didn't you knock?""I forgot." Lea scratched her head in embarrassment as she walked up to her and held her arm. "Okay, don't be mad. No one saw it."Kisa rolls her eyes. 'Didn't Gilbert just see it?' The thought of Gilbert's expressionless face and unperturbed eyes just now made her sick to her stomach. She huffed and pushed Lea away,
Suddenly, a less than cordial sarcastic laugh rang out from the living room. "Ms. Becker is acting like a big shot now, with so many of us waiting for you." It was Emma speaking, and Sharon was standing beside her with a sneer on her face.Kisa truly felt that Emma was very dumb, going abroad for nothing, willingly becoming a pawn of Sharon."No one asked you to wait. What are you complaining about?" Lea said defiantly."I'm not complaining. I just think Ms. Becker is too unmannerly. Knowing everyone was waiting for her, she still took her sweet time. We are all respectable people. Why should we be made to wait for her?" Emma hissed."You..." Lea was exasperated.Kisa tugged at Lea's arm and smiled at Emma. "Sorry to keep you waiting, but you all could have started first without me.""How could we? It was Mr. Tanner who invited Ms. Becker. We are only here by the reflected glory of Mr. Kooper. How could we not wait for you? What if Mr. Tanner isn't too happy with us?"Kisa smirk
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