Sophia's mind was completely blank. She could not think at all, and all she remembered were the words, "I schemed and planned, all for one purpose: you." When did this happen? When did he start falling for her? He could infuriate her to death in a single day. Was this his way of showing his affection for someone? Her eyes darted about in panic and confusion as she spoke somewhat hesitantly, “Do you even know what you're saying? Are you saying this because you knew I went to the bar to help your sister?” Elliot sighed deeply. He was not afraid to be more straightforward since the conversation had reached this level. He looked at her with deep and intense eyes.“Why do you think I broke off the engagement with the Morgan family?”Who knew? The question spun in Sophia's mind, but she could not say it aloud. Saying 'I don't know' seemed to carry a hint of guilt. After all, the cancellation of the engagement came first, and helping his sister came after.Saying that this happe
Sophia glared at him angrily. Could he not see that his way of speaking was despicable? What was she afraid of? She opened the car door, and sat inside.Elliot had a hidden smirk, as he looked at her with gentle eyes. “How did you explain things to Grandma last night?”Sophia snorted. “Why do I need to explain anything to her?”Elliot sighed, rubbing his sore forehead. Why did she always speak as though she was picking a fight?“Were the dumplings good last night?”Sophia froze. She looked at him suspiciously. He did not buy dumplings for her, did he?Elliot grew more suspicious. “You didn't eat them?”Sophia's cunning eyes flickered. “I did.”Then, watching his expression soften, she added slowly, “I ate the dumplings my grandma left for me.”Elliot was speechless.Sophia looked at Elliot's face darkening again and suddenly wanted to laugh. She calmly turned her head, concealing the smirk that she could not suppress.Elliot noticed it, and the slight displeasure he felt d
Edward trembled. “I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking. That's not what I meant. Don't worry, I promise I won't ever appear in front of that old man.”Elliot snorted. “You'd better follow through!”“Don't worry, I promise to keep my word,” Edward said to Samuel. ”Give me a pen! How can I sign without a pen?”Samuel glanced at Elliot, received his permission, and handed him a pen.Edward took it and briskly signed the guarantee.True to his word, Elliot saw him off.Edward felt extremely triumphant after leaving. He was like a caged bear set free, inexplicably excited. He spat fiercely at the gate before departing.He did not return home but went straight to Edmund’s place. Being biological brothers, they were naturally closer than anyone else. However, upon arriving, he found out that Edmund had also been held captive by Elliot.His bottled-up anger could not be contained.He incessantly criticized Elliot as he sat across from Edmund. His tirade was filled with spit and fire. "What's
Isabel frowned, “Didn’t you say anything when he gave you the candy? Do you think he’d just give you that much candy for no reason?”Sophia looked at her. “He also gave me a message, 'I just tasted them. Love the fruit jellies, and the gum is good too. You might want to try them.'”Isabel was puzzled, “Fruit jelly? There was fruit jelly in that box?”“None that I could find.”“Well, then, why would he say that?”“Not a clue. He wasn’t making any sense!” Sophia said. Be that as it may, she was not entirely inclined to find out more about it. Picking up the bag of candy that she had selected for herself, she said, “I’m heading out.”“Where are you going?”“I’m going to give these away.” With that, she went to another classroom. “Excuse me. Is Charles around?” The class was bustling with chatter, but all of them fell silent and turned to look at Sophia. After all, she had only transferred here half a month ago. She kept a low profile too, so not many of them knew her. Everyone
Elliot obeyed and backed off a little. “Is this okay?”Sophia pushed him lightly again, “More.”He stayed where he was. He grinned. “Are you afraid of me?” Sophia said sternly, “Why should I be afraid of you?”Elliot saw through her. He remained calm and said, casually, “Well, then. Why won’t you go back and sleep at the villa?”Pissed off, she replied, “Can’t you tell that I hate you?”He smiled and pinched her cheeks lightly, “I can’t help you with that. You’ll just have to bear with it.”She smacked his hands away, “Don’t touch me!” She had done so with so much force that she left red marks on his hands. Raising his brows, he decided to let it go when he saw her pursing her lips and cowering.“Where are you going to sleep tonight?”Sophia was annoyed and said, “At the hospital.”That night, after Sophia finished administering acupuncture to Grandpa Jeffrey, she left the manor as usual. However, a bodyguard blocked her path when she reached the main gate. “Mr. Elliot s
Perhaps Sophia missed her mom so much. That could be why she dreamt of her.In the dream, someone older than her walked to ward her with a bouquet in his hands. He was fair-skinned and a civilized gentleman, with a touch of timidity about him. He gave her the flowers as his classmates laughed at him. His voice was so soothing, “I loved you for a long time, Soph. Will you be my girlfriend?”She was at an age when she wanted a romantic relationship and he was the only guy she ever loved. Imagine the surprise on her face when he confessed his love for her in public. Taking the bouquet, she looked at him with a sweet smile and nodded, “Okay.”He smiled in return. However, his smile was that of arrogance and triumph. Then, his expression changed and he reached out to the onlookers, “Pay up.”She was bewildered. The onlookers expressed disappointment at her while fishing money out of their pockets. They mocked her. “Tsk. You’ve always looked aloof and proud. I can’t imagine it was this
It was break time at Phoenix High School. Sophia answered a call from Baxter and booked a private room in a restaurant nearby. “How did it go?”He chuckled, “It went well. There’s just one last step!” He gave her an envelope, “You could probably use these!”She opened it up and saw its contents, quite surprised to see them acting so intimately in the pictures. “That was fast. Did she break up with Brandon already?”Baxter said, “She’s counting on him to pay back the two hundred million dollars of penalty due to breach of contract. How was she supposed to do that?”She said disdainfully, “Looks like Amber isn’t charming enough. Aren’t they about to get married? Are you telling me that Baxter couldn’t even let go of the two hundred million dollars?”He said, “It was possible that Baxter couldn’t afford to pay off the penalty.”She thought it over and said, “Give me a minute. I need to make a phone call.” Baxter did just that. She gave a call to Ethel, “I have something I need t
Sophia was confused, “Do you guys know each other?”“We’ve met once a few years back.” Elliot said.Benny felt embarrassed. He diverted the topic, “How about I arrange a private room for you both?”She said, “I want the room next to room 209. Thank you.”“Sure.” He said and booked room 208 for them. Samuel wheeled Elliot into the designated room and left. Benny’s staff began to serve them food and drinks. Elliot asked her when the door closed, “Are you close to him?”Stabbing a piece of fruit, she said nonchalantly, “Kind of. I’m closer to him than I am to you, I guess?” That brought a shade of glum on his face. He asked coldly, “Closer than I am?”Sophia, “...” Shit! She shouldn’t have said that!“I mean we’ve known each other longer! Do you have to be this petty?”He stared at her, “I’ve kissed you, held you, and slept with you. Did he do all those things? How is he closer to you than I am?”She was both upset and amused by his response. She gave a piece of apple to him, “