"You haven't had dinner yet, right? I brought you some food," said Kisa while ignoring Gilbert's calm expression, putting the food directly in front of him.Gilbert was a little tired after a day's work. He put down his pen, pinched his brows, and asked her, "Why are you here?""I came to visit you," Kisa leaned against the edge of the table and looked at him with a smile as if she had completely forgotten about their quarrel yesterday. She even opened the packing and served those dishes to him tenderly.Gilbert could not keep his face straight while facing her smiling face and flattery. He looked at the steaming food in front of him and asked her, "Have you eaten?""I haven't. I'll lose my appetite eating alone. I'd rather want to have dinner with you."Gilbert was happy with Kisa's response, but the worry and uneasiness in his heart could never dissipate. He picked up a bowl of food and said, "Don't eat here. There are too many documents on the table. Let's eat at the coffee tab
Kisa screamed as she kept retreating. However, the blast of water was so huge that it covered her entire body with water instantly.A series of hasty footsteps were heard before Gilbert soon appeared at the door.When he saw the scene in the bathroom, a tinge of anger and speechlessness flashed across his face, "Kisa, you..." Hurriedly taking off his shirt as he spoke, Gilbert then wound the broken faucet with a swift motion.Kisa wiped the water off her face and hurriedly explained, "I didn't mean it. I only twisted it lightly, but the faucet already fell off. I don't know what's going on. I...""Enough. There's a new faucet in the cabinet. Go and look for it. The tools should be there too," replied Gilbert."You even know how to fix this?" Kisa was a little surprised at Gilbert. No matter how she looks at him, he doesn't look like the kind of person to be able to fix things.Gilbert glanced at Kisa angrily, "I know how to fix lightbulbs too. Now hurry up and stop talking nonsen
Kisa was drenched. Her clothes clung to her body, making her feel uncomfortable. She crouched in front of the trash can, then lifted her clothes and wrung them. She carefully moved the few dishes on the desk to the coffee table after getting her clothes dry.Gilbert leaned on the back of the couch and kept his eyes closed. He did not look at her or say a word.Kisa said softly to him after she finished moving the dishes, "Gilbert, it's time to eat."The man did not respond for a long time.Kisa thought he was asleep.Unexpectedly, Gilbert suddenly said flatly, "You can have it. I'm not hungry." There was a trace of fatigue in his voice and also an indifference or anger, which was hard to tell.Kisa pursed her lips and silently sat on the chair beside her. She was drenched, making it hard to sit on the couch.The CEO's office was quiet, and the atmosphere seemed a little depressing.Gilbert frowned. He could not help but open his eyes to see the woman sitting quietly opposite hi
His gaze immediately turned dark and sparked with desire. Suddenly feeling a little thirsty, Gilbert grabbed the water from the coffee table, drank it, and said to her, "That's right. I'm scared."Kisa was bewildered. Perhaps Gilbert admitting his fear was too much of a contrast to his usual arrogant attitude. Suppressing her bewilderment, Kisa crept closer to Gilbert, pressing most of her body against his chest. She had her hands around his neck and smiled sweetly at him, "You've always been so good to me. How would I even have the heart to lie to you? Speaking of which, I should be the one who's scared that you don't want me anymore." Kisa smiled lovingly at Gilbert as her warm breath assaulted Gilbert's neck.Kisa's action was undoubtedly setting Gilbert on fire, easily arousing the impulse that he had barely suppressed. Oftentimes, Gilbert felt powerless toward the woman's advances. He was still mad at her as she effortlessly aroused his lust. Gilbert scolded himself for being us
Kisa felt like she could die embarrassed. Not knowing how she mustered the strength, she pushed Gilbert off of her and turned around, still blushing heavily; leaving her bare back for Davian, at the door, to deeply fantasize about.Davian was astonished as he stood at the door with a bag of clothes in his hands, conflicted about entering the office. Gilbert, still looking like a mess after Kisa pushed him off the couch, stood up with a gloomy face, and gazed coldly at Davian, still at the door. Davian shuddered in fear and softly disputed. "D-didn't you tell me to send the clothes over to you?""I did tell you to send the clothes, but I didn't say you could come in without knocking!" Gilbert held back his anger and growled gloomily. Davian felt that he was innocent upon hearing his growl. He put on a long face and softly said," How am I supposed to knock on your door when it's not even closed.""Davian, are you done? What's taking you so long to send clothes?" A woman's enchanting v
Kisa was still facing the couch, shrunken into a corner. That scene was embarrassing yet funny. Trying to deceive herself, Kisa thought that people would not know who she was if they could not see her face. Gilbert, after being interrupted, no longer has the mood for pleasure. He tugged her hand and said, "Alright, they're gone. You can get up now."Kisa sat up from the couch, her face blushing scarlet. The buttons on her shirt were all undone, and her shirt was hanging to the sides. Seeing her flat tummy, Gilbert felt uncomfortable for not being able to reign in his wild imagination. He took a deep breath and glanced elsewhere. His gaze fell on the bag of clothes at the door and he walked over. Davian brought two new sets of clothing. One set was for Gilbert, while the other was for Kisa.Gilbert took out his set of clothes and threw the bag at Kisa. "Change out of your soaked attire.""Alright," Kisa nodded her head, grabbed the bag, and was about to head for the bathroom when Gil
Gilbert could feel that Kisa was trying to please, get close, and cater to him. He would feel happy if it weren't for the incident between Jensen and the warden. On the one hand, he missed her initiative and pleasantness. Yet, he was afraid that this was all a trap. He leaned back on the couch and pinched his brow wearily. 'I don't even dare to think about this matter. What would I do if this was a trap?""Gilbert, do you need me to do anything else?" The woman tidied up his desk and stacked the files nicely at the side. Gilbert opened his eyes to look at her. After a while, he said in a dry tone, "Come on. Let's go."Kisa was stunned, "Aren't you doing overtime?""I'm not anymore," said Gilbert. With the woman right before his eyes, how could Gilbert even be in the mood to work? Gilbert smiled bitterly and stood up, saying, "I'll take you for a meal before sending you back.""Oh, okay," Kisa walked over to him, all smiles, and naturally hugged his arms. Gilbert stared down at his
It was Adrien who called Kisa. 'Uncle Adrien rarely contacts me. Why did he call me today?' Kisa hurriedly put down her sandwich to receive the phone call. "Kisa, you don't have a scene to film today, right?""That's right. Our director had other matters today," Kisa replied."Alright then, come to my clubhouse and play today. You haven't been here before, right?" Adrien asked."Clubhouse?" Kisa heard of it from Jensen before. He told her that Adrien has a clubhouse in a busy part of Calthon and that the business was doing well. Jensen promised to bring her there several times, but they never had the chance to go. Her eyes darkened at the thought of Jensen. It was Adrien's voice that brought Kisa back to reality. "Kisa, I know that you're still upset about what happened to Jensen. Come take a break at my place.""Will do," Kisa suppressed her inner sorrow and smiled. She had to make a trip to the clubhouse since it was the place Jensen had wanted to take her to. Just as she put dow
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