Anthony's eyes widened even more as his expression grew more menacing, looking no different from a demon.Sharon smiled softly, "Why are you staring at me like that? It's not like I'm the one who tied you up."As she said that, she tore the tape off his mouth.Anthony instantly burst into a tirade. "Go back and tell Gilbert and that b*tch that I, Anthony Mullen, won't stop until both of them are dead!"Sharon smiled seductively, "You hate them that much, huh? How about we make a deal then?"Anthony glared at her and did not say anything. Clearly, he had regarded her as part of Gilbert's clique.Sharon circled around him before leaning over. She chuckled as she said something to him.The man's facial expression turned from anger to suspicion. "You're for real?""Of course, if you can help me obtain what I want, then I'II help you take revenge." Sharon took out a blade and cut off the rope binding Anthony as she said, "If you agree, then come to look for me at Calthon."As she s
"Are you okay?" The only thing Kisa managed to say was insincere words of concern.Gilbert did not respond, as if he was really asleep.She stared at his pale face for a long time before she got up to return to her seat because sitting beside this man made her feel awkward. But just as she got to her feet, Gilbert tugged at her and stared at her."I remember I warned you to stay in your room and not to go out, no matter what. Why didn't you listen?" The man's tone was bitter and harsh, with a hefty dose of reproach.Kisa was just about to explain when he sneered. "You wanted to get me killed, so you deliberately ran out and let Anthony catch you, right?"Kisa could not stand to hear such a sarcastic tone from him. She had been abducted because of him, and now she had to come and please him when she had managed to escape. It really exasperated her. When she heard what he said, she just could not care less but snapped. "Yeah, right. You sent me to jail five years ago and caused me t
"Hey, how come when you get involved with someone, it always ends with a disaster?" Kelvin glanced at Gilbert's bloodstained chest, then looked at Kisa meaningfully.Kisa stood by with her eyes downcast, her face expressionless. She knew the 'someone' Kelvin mentioned was her. But she did not care, as Kelvin did not like her, anyway.Gilbert was depressed and walked straight into the house without a word. Kisa followed in silence.Kelvin stared in wonder as the two went and then asked Davian, "What's going on with them?"Davian sighed helplessly. "People say that two stubborn people are not suitable together; this is so true."Kelvin was none the wiser. "What do you mean?""Ask Mr. Kooper. It's been a tiring trip." With that, Davian drove off in his car.In the bedroom--Kelvin marveled as he tended to Gilbert's wound. "This is a deep wound. If it was just a bit off, I would have to visit you at your grave this time next year."Gilbert still said not a word, his expression ten
It was Andrew."Ma'am, you're finally back." Andrew ran in excitedly and hugged her leg. He furrowed his little brows when he saw the bottle of medication in her hand. "Are you sick?"Kisa stroked his head. "It's fine. Just a minor one."Andrew shook his head, extraordinarily anxious. "George always says that a minor illness can grow into a big one. I have got to tell Daddy." He ran out at once, so quickly that Kisa could not stop him.She forced a smile, knowing that even if he told Gilbert about her condition, it would not make a difference. He would just think she was pretending, trying to earn sympathy.Andrew had just left when Kelvin came in. He had his arms around his chest, and his tone was stern. "Why didn't you just be a little more ruthless and kill Gilbert?"She snickered as she knew he was accusing her of stabbing Gilbert. "Had I killed him, you guys would still have cut me to pieces." She then ignored him and swallowed the pills in her hand.Kelvin glanced at the p
"Please tell me honestly how much time I still have."Thinking about the scene just now, Kelvin had a hard-to-describe feeling inside him. He thought for a long while before answering, "One year at most."'One year?' Kisa laughed and fell on the bed with tears in her eyes. 'What could I do in a year? Would it be enough to find out who hurt Grandma, or would it be enough to avenge the prison sentence and the murder of my son? I could not even get Howard's role back, let alone these two things.' At this moment, she found herself unable to do anything but wait for her final moment. She curled up in bed, letting the pain of her illness torment her tattered body.She thought of her mother, the days when she and her mother depended on each other. They were poor at the time, but she had the world's warmest love of her mother. Unlike now, she was all alone, dragging her sick body to suffer the cold of the world. How she wished she could turn back the time.The scene of her mother's death w
Kisa was startled and looked at the bedside instruments in a panic.The electrocardiogram was flashing a red alarm light. As the nerve-racking alarm sounded, doctors and nurses rushed at once.Kisa was so anxious that her face turned pale. She asked a doctor, "What's wrong with Mrs. Kooper Sr.?"Suddenly, a powerful force grabbed her by the wrist. When she looked up, her eyes met Gilbert's icy, resentful gaze. She did not even know when Gilbert had come over."Kelvin, save my grandmother." With that, Gilbert yanked Kisa out of the room and dumped her unceremoniously onto the snow. He hated her to the core. "Why won't you leave her alone after what Grandma has become?""I did not. I did nothing to your grandmother.""Grandma's condition has always been stable. If you hadn't done something to her, how would the instrument have sounded its alarm?"His furious roar left her speechless. Kisa shook her head helplessly, as she had done five years ago, unable to defend herself."Kisa,
'Why is there so much blood on the snow outside the door?' Gilbert was shocked and rushed out with no hesitation.Outside the door, the woman was nowhere to be seen, just a large puddle of shockingly gross blood on the snow.Kelvin and Andrew had also come running out after him. Andrew tugged at Gilbert's coat and asked anxiously, "Daddy, where did Ma'am go? Is this blood really Ma'am's?""No." Gilbert replied patiently.But Andrew was apparently not convinced. "If it's not Ma'am's, then whose is it? I just saw you dragging her out, Daddy. What did you do to her? I want Ma'am." He started to whimper."That is enough."Gilbert bellowed, but his eyes were on the puddle of blood.When he saw Gilbert's bad mood, Kelvin hurriedly took Andrew, who was on the verge of tears, over to him and said in a gentle voice, "Don't worry. Your ma'am will be fine." With that, he asked the maid to take him inside."Kelvin, do you think the blood is real?" Gilbert asked in a sudden murmur as he sta
[A woman resembling the wife of GK Pictures's CEO has an affair with an actor.]The headline caught his attention, and a look of murderous intent flickered in his eyes. Below the headline were several pictures, the first few of which showed the snowy ground outside the villa as the background, and in one of the pictures, a young man, who was none other than Howard, was carrying Kisa in his arms. The last picture was a comparison of two photos: Kisa's current state versus her look from five years ago. The two photos had been deliberately zoomed in, and those two pairs of eyebrows looked almost identical.Seeing the article in front of him, Gilbert tore up the paper, his handsome face grave. "Davian!" he called out.Davian came rushing in, looking a little groggy, obviously having just woken up.Gilbert glared at him. "I'm surprised you didn't deal with it first when news like this came out."Davian looked at the scraps of newspaper on the floor, his face turning pale with anxiety.
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