He closed the door with his backhand. Leaning on the door frame, he pulled out his phone. A message popped up on the screen. After seeing the contents of the message, his lips curled into a smile.Kelvin suddenly came around like a specter. He snatched the breakfast from Gilbert's hands and took a bite out of some bread. His eyes glanced at Gilbert's phone screen.[That woman was not bad. Sexy, but not lustful. Charming, but not cheap. When she stood next to you, you guys seemed like a match made in heaven!]Kelvin could not help but sniff his nose. He felt the thick smell of jealousy from the sentence. He looked at the message sender...'Oh my god! Unknown client?' The corner of Kelvin's lips twitched, and he looked at Gilbert, " Kisa sent it?""Eat your food, " Gilbert grabbed a glass of soy milk and walked to a sofa near the window to sit down.Kelvin quickly walked alongside with a mischievous smile on his face. "Say... did both of you do the deed?"Gilbert was too lazy to b
She saw the phone screen display several missed calls, all of them from Gilbert. She dismissed all the missed calls with her heart still in shock as deep down in her heart, she could not help but feel suspicious.He was looking for her so urgently. Could it be that something important had happened? She called over based on his phone number and then simply tapped open the chat box.Once the chat box was tapped open, she immediately cut off the phone call. Gilbert had been looking for her so urgently, not for any emergency, but only because he assumed that she was angry at him and was ignoring him.The chat box was filled with apology messages sent by Gilbert. Kisa shook her head, speechless. When did Gilbert become so concerned for her emotions?Seeing his groveling tone of apology, Kisa could not help but curl the corner of her lips. She sat to the side and picked up a sandwich. She took a bite while still having a great mood and then replied to Gilbert with a sentence, 'The sandwi
Lea stared blankly at the numbers on the elevator, feeling a little dazed."I did not ask you to come and play. There's only half a day left. If you still can't do what I asked you to, I swear I'll make your life miserable.""The matter regarding the phone was done rather well. Tell me, what kind of reward do you want for your work? I'm not a stingy man.""...C-can we not use this? Can you just... come inside me?""You want to bear my child? Fine. Let's see if you're capable of it."All the absurdity and madness from last night crept into Lea's mind. Her face contorted into a pained expression.'What on earth should I do? I don't want to hurt Kisa, but I really, really, really love this man.' She covered her face with her hands in pain and frustration. After a long time, she walked in after the elevator door opened.Just like last time, Kisa waited at the hotel entrance, and a taxi stopped in front of her. This time, she did not even look as she got into the vehicle. When she go
There were a lot of people in the theme park. Most of them were parents bringing their children for a day of fun. There were also many young couples walking around. When Kisa was young, she had dragged Gilbert to an amusement park once. But that time, Gilbert had a depressing expression on his face; it was as if taking him there was a huge loss for him. Kisa still remembered how gloomy he had been the whole time they were there, which caused many people to look at them with judgmental eyes.Now, even though Gilbert was wearing a mask, Kisa could see the warmth and smile he had behind his eyes and brows. There was no way she could connect the man he was at that moment with the gloomy boy back then. It was like they were two totally different people.Kisa had no interest in normal rides; she wanted excitement, so she went straight to the roller coaster. The roller coaster track was very long. There were several near-vertical angles in the middle of the ride, which were thrilling enough
Kisa did not hear anything. She only heard the strong wind rushing through her ears as the scenery passed by like lightning. Suddenly, the roller coaster train turned a corner and entered a circular track. Kisa could not calm down. She closed her eyes tightly and screamed as loud as she could. Immediately after that, the train kept spinning round and round the track. Then, it went into a sharp and sudden downhill drop."AHHHHHHHH!!!"Kisa could not see or hear a thing. The only thing she could feel was her heart about to stop, as if she would die right then and there. She screamed frantically, expressing her inner fear to the fullest. The roller coaster was thrilling, but time went by fast. After a few minutes, the ride finally came to a slow stop. Kisa's whole being was in a daze. She was pinned to her seat, motionless. Her chest heaved violently, and her forehead was covered in sweat.Gilbert, on the other hand, seemed fine. He held Kisa up with one hand while wiping the sweat off
Kisa noticed several deep nail marks on the back of Gilbert's hands, a few of them bleeding."It's nothing," Gilbert withdrew his hand and chuckled lightly. Kisa frowned and looked at him. She then glanced toward the roller coaster ride that was not far away.Her frown tightened, and guilt appeared on her face. "Did I do this just now?"Gilbert kept quiet. Kisa's frown deepened. "I must have done it when we were on the ride."Seeing her anxious and frustrated look, Gilbert joked, "You're timid but very strong."Kisa quickly pulled his hand over to take a closer look. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. If I knew my own strength, I wouldn't have...""It's fine." Gilbert knew that Kisa felt guilty, so he did not say anything further. Instead, he dragged her over to the mild rides.Kisa stared at his back quietly, tears forming in her eyes. 'He's so nice to me now.'Even though her heart had been hurt beyond recognition by him way before this, she still fell for him once again. She only
"It's pure coincidence that Mr. Kooper and I were on the same flight. As for his new lover, she's very pretty, and they are a perfect match. I wish them all the best."Gilbert's face darkened. 'She always does this. Even if it's just acting, she always puts her all into her speech. It's so annoying.'"Mr. Kooper, do you have anything to say about your ex-wife's blessing to you and your new lover?""Oh, I would like to thank her for the blessing, and I wish her all the best with her future lover as well."After he finished speaking, he took the woman beside him and strode out of the airport. The media reporters followed them like a swarm of bees in an instant. Maybe it was because the news about Gilbert's new lover was more interesting; none of the reporters stayed behind to interview Kisa.Lea looked around the deserted place and said disappointingly, "I really thought they were here to welcome you home."Kisa smiled, not caring about the situation."Kisa, who was that woman? Wh
Gilbert's face abruptly changed when seeing the person coming in. He quickly ended the call with his fingers.Madalyn came over with chicken gnocchi soup. She looked at his cell phone suspiciously, "Who did you call just now?""No one." Gilbert took the chicken gnocchi soup and said, "Grandma, why didn't you knock on the door before you came in?"Madalyn frowned, "Why? Do you have something to hide from me? You didn't say anything when I came casually into your room before. Why are you fussing about it now?"Madalyn turned her attention to his mobile phone again as she said, "Tell me. Who are you calling just now? Why are you afraid I'll hear it?""Grandma, don't be suspicious all the time. I was just on the phone with an unknown client."Madalyn obviously did not believe it.Suddenly, a call rang at this moment.Madalyn hurried over to see. She saw the words 'Unknown Client' appear on the screen. Madalyn pursed her lips in embarrassment and looked at him, "I'm not suspicious e
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