Hamish replied, "I know. I didn't doubt her."Elliot interjected, "If you didn't doubt her, why did you ask her?"Hamish explained hesitantly, "I just wanted to clear things up. I was worried that if I mentioned Mary's return home, her parents would blame her again, and she would be upset. I was just worried. Actually, I could feel Mary's return, and it seems like her parents have started disliking her."Elliot remarked, "Well, isn't that clear to you? In your heart, you regard Mary as kind and innocent, so why would her parents start disliking her when she returns? Why would you break up with Xena when she returns?“Why would she come over with you on a business trip, stirring up so much trouble? Have you ever thought about it?"Hamish, feeling puzzled by his words, asked, "What do you mean?"Elliot sighed, "You can't seem to figure out who you really want. If you want Mary, then everything you did today is okay. But if you want Xena, isn't what you did a bit strange? You said y
Hamish left Elliot's room and returned to Xena's, noticing his luggage at the door. He knocked twice, but no one answered. Hamish knocked twice more but still received no response.He wondered if she left or if she knew it was him knocking and chose not to open the door. A housekeeper holding a broom passed by and said, "The guests in this room left.""When did she leave?""About half an hour ago. The lady threw out the luggage and clothes from inside and told me to toss them as far as possible. I guess she might’ve fought with someone, so I helped tidy up and put the clothes here. Just in case they make up later and need to find them."Hamish thought, ‘She must really hate me.’"Thank you. This luggage is mine."She looked at him, "It's yours? You look quite handsome. How did you manage to upset your girlfriend like this?"Hamish awkwardly replied, "Lack of experience.""Experience doesn't matter regarding relationships. Sincerity is what matters, and ladies can always feel th
Both stopped and looked at Sophia. Xena was puzzled while the man's face was full of surprise. "Why are you here?"Sophia's mouth twitched. "I was about to ask you the same thing. What are you doing here?"Her mood was still inexplicably complex to see Chester again. Genetically speaking, the man in front of her was her second elder brother. Although, he had once betrayed Phoebe's deep affection and deserved his current fate.If she had persuaded Phoebe a little bit back then, maybe he and Phoebe would have had a different outcome.He liked Phoebe, but Elizabeth’s grace just blinded him. Thinking back, she felt like she had messed up his marriage.Ah! What a mess!Chester said, "This is my brother's home."Sophia was even more surprised. "Your brother? Who? Chase?""No, my third brother, Avery."Sophia was stunned. "Avery? You mean Quintus?"Chester frowned, looking at Sophia in surprise. "You know about Quintus? Who are you?"Sophia remained silent.Oh no, this chatterbox
Before long, a car drove out into the yard with a man at the wheel and Charlene in the passenger seat. There was also a figure in the back seat, vaguely discernible as a man, whom she guessed to be Quintus.Their protection really was airtight! Chester let them go first while he got into their car. Sophia was speechless for a moment. Were they afraid they might run away?Throughout the journey, Sophia felt somewhat uneasy, hesitating whether to call Elliot. But how could she explain the situation if she did call? Did she and Xena take a break at Crystal River Cove?“If she had to explain, she would have to reveal that she was Visage from Black Den. It was inconvenient with Chester sitting behind her. Although she knew her brother would not just stand by if her life were in danger, their different positions meant they were destined to fight for their causes. It wouldn't be good if their leader found out they were from Black Den. If Inferno Alliance and Underworld Palace coopera
Sophia did not know what to say and just looked at him without a word. Elliot was puzzled. He took her hand and said, "Don't you recognize your husband?"Sophia was in disbelief, "You're the Chief of Inferno Alliance?"Elliot nodded with a smile, "Yes, I am."Sophia was speechless with anger. She pushed him away forcefully and sat in the chair. Elliot sat down beside her, wanting to hug her, "What's wrong? Are you angry?"Sophia turned her head away to ignore him. If she had known he was the Chief of Inferno Alliance, why did she bother? Sophia even made a trip to Bermill for this matter. Didn't she tell him? He was so infuriating and not revealing even the slightest hint.Elliot got up and moved to the other side. But Sophia turned her head away once more, refusing to acknowledge him.The others dared not speak but exchanged glances, expressing surprise, shock, and curiosity. They had never seen their Chief be so gentle with anyone, let alone Sophia. Who was she to make their Ch
The group went to the lobby, and Xena followed. Suddenly, Hamish pulled her back and said, "Xena, let's talk."Xena shook off his hand and tried to leave. "What’s there to talk about?" "Give me ten minutes."Xena sighed, "Speak."Hamish looked regretful, "I'm sorry, Xena. I didn't make it clear enough. Elliot scolded me this morning. I know I fell into Mary's trap. I intended to ask if you really hit her because she implied last night that it was you.“I was afraid she would go back and complain to your parents, and your parents would come looking for you, and you would be upset. I just wanted to ask you because I've been worried sick. So, when I saw you, I just blurted it out. I don't doubt you. I just wanted to prepare myself."Xena said coldly, "If all you have to say is this repetitive nonsense, then don't bother."Hamish anxiously explained, "Xena, I came to Bermill just to pursue you. I was with Mae last night, no, Mary, and she didn't do anything. When I found her, she wa
Elliot said, "Didn’t Chase call you to go back for a family meeting?"Avery replied, "He did, but could I leave?"Chester frowned as well.Elliot asked, "So you don't know what the family meeting was about?"Avery furrowed his brows and replied, "I don't know. I asked him, but he didn't say anything. He's been acting weird lately, so I didn't take it seriously."Elliot chuckled, "He found your sister, Christine.""What?" Avery immediately stood up excitedly. "Really? Where is she? Why didn't he tell me directly? I'd go back even if I had to die!"Sophia watched him in a flurry of excitement, then secretly smirked.Chester froze. He had also received a call from Chase, but he lost patience and hung up without listening to the whole story about regrets and postponing essential matters. But how could he know that his sister had been found?However, what did Elliot mean by saying this inexplicable thing?He looked nervously at Sophia, with a strange intuition rising in his heart.
Sophia smiled and said, “You owe me a thank you.”Chester nodded firmly. “Thank you, Sophia.”“If I had known you were my brother, I would have helped persuade Phoebe into giving you a chance. Although you hurt her, I’ve always been protective of her.”“What happened to you two was my fault. I was too harsh when I accused you of taking my sister’s place.”Sophia replied, “Don’t worry. I’ll always be your sister. Elliot and I canceled our prenup because of you.”“What prenup?”“Our grandparents arranged for Elliot and me to marry each other. We secretly signed a prenup to appease them, stating that we would cancel our marriage if our grandparents’ health improved or if they passed away.“Later, I couldn’t stand what you did to Phoebe and intervened. Your attitude toward me was always terrible, too. Elliot couldn’t bear to watch me suffer and threatened to cancel the prenup if I got involved again.“Although I tried to endure it, I went to your house when Phoebe asked for my help