The youngest person had yellow hair, a face with a faint smile, and a cold gaze. He had met him somewhere before. Could it be... The black-haired man appeared more gentle, but he was certainly not ordinary.Standing between them was a tall man wearing sunglasses that obscured his face. But from his arrogant demeanour, it was easy to guess who was in charge."Hello, everyone. I am the manager of Hulce Corporation, Thomas Anderson. It's an honour to meet you all." Thomas Anderson smiled and reached out his hand, but only Fred responded casually, while Youdu played with a knife boredly, as if threatening him.As for Tom Hulce and Arthur, the two tall men were now locking eyes with hostility.Tom Hulce squinted slightly; this man made him feel familiar as if they had met somewhere before.Arthur also looked back with coldness. For the first time, he encountered someone he instantly disliked. Perhaps they were natural enemies."I am Tom Hulce; pleased to meet you, sir," Tom Hulce extended
"Miss Rihart is really beautiful. Mr. Arthur is truly fortunate to have a girlfriend like her," Tom Hulce exclaimed, his heart filled with envy. In his eyes, no one could compare to Demi Moore."Thank you," Nancy sweetly leaned against Arthur, oblivious to the mocking smile on Tom Hulce's lips."I heard that Mr. Arthur had been to Mexico for three months. I had no idea he was so interested in that place!" Tom Hulce casually asked, putting his hands in his pockets."I don't think I'm obliged to answer your question," Arthur declined directly. "I'll go ahead." He then quickly pulled Nancy's hand into the car.Tom Hulce approached Youdu, his eyes smiling inquisitively."What do you want to ask me?" Youdu looked up. "If it's about that girl, rest assured, we didn't create this situation because of her.""I'm not curious about that," Tom Hulce nonchalantly replied."Then what is it? Let me tell you in advance; you won't get any information from me!" Youdu pulled out a knife, warning coldly
Tom Hulce was restless as he stepped outside, hoping to find Demi Moore, only to see her standing in a daze on the other side of the street. His heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly ran towards her."Demi, why did you venture out like this? Didn't I tell you to stay at home? If you continue to act like this, how can I be at ease?" Tom Hulce anxiously spoke in one breath, not noticing Demi Moore's unusual expression.Blinking her eyes gently, it wasn't until her cheeks became damp with tears that she lifted her head to look at him. She saw his lips moving incessantly, but her ears couldn't hear anything. Helpless, genuinely helpless."Demi..." Tom Hulce reached out and cupped her face, feeling a cold wetness like ice.She cried...Why?"Demi, what's wrong with you? Don't make me scared." She faintly heard his voice in her ear, but it seemed to be drifting away, gradually disappearing into silence.Could it be that she lost her voice, and now she couldn't even hear the voice of others
He placed his hand in his pocket and took out a necklace. As he had predicted, it was the intimate belonging of the heir of the R.HIK family, and of course, it meant that it was Ace's necklace.Suddenly, there was a loud sound as the office door was forcefully pushed open. He wanted to express his anger and criticism but could only helplessly swallow his words when he realized who had arrived."Mei Grayson, can't you be a little gentler? I just replaced the door." Although slightly dissatisfied, his tone was still highly affectionate.But it seemed that the person who arrived didn't bother to pay attention to what he said and comfortably sat on the sofa, speaking in a reproachful tone, "Oh, so you didn't bother to come to pick me up, and now you're criticizing me like this. I have to tell this to Uncle!""If you want to, go ahead and tell him." Tom Hulce continued to massage his temples, feeling helpless with his cousin. She had an extremely gentle face, but her personality was comple
"Demi, stay here. Your other place has been classified as a dangerous construction site, and you can't stay there anymore. Stay here with me; I'll arrange a new room for you. Demi, give me a chance to make amends for the sake of the child's safety. After all, we've already lost one..." At this point, Tom Hulce's face became even more desolate. That child was their shared pain; just thinking about it would bring back all the wounds. But he could only use this reason to keep her; it was unfortunate...Demi Moore tilted her head, looking at him with a bitter smile on her lips. So, in the end, she was still just a useless person, unable to learn how to grow up and be independent. She caused Ace to suffer, made him work hard on construction sites, and made him sell his blood.He had left her, living a luxurious and comfortable life, while she made this child suffer.Ace leaving her was right; she should be happy for him. But why did she still want to cry?She stood there, her lifeless eyes
But he can't, honestly can't.He wanted to regain his memories; he had a certain feeling, just three short months, but perhaps more important than all the memories he had in his life."Ace..." It was that voice again, faint and distant, yet so close. His mind relaxed a bit, but his eyes remained shut."Ace." This time, the voice broke through clearly.He suddenly opened his eyes and saw a stunningly beautiful girl before him, her eyes slightly teary, as if on the verge of crying."Ace, it's you, right?" He saw her lips gently open and closed, her words excited and fearful. His head began to ache more and more; what was happening..."Ace." The girl placed her hand on his face, bringing a gentle warmth that felt comforting."Demi..." He called her heavily, as if this "Demi" came from the deepest part of his memory, something he had just discovered but brought along a lot of suffering and heartache."Ace, I finally found you..." Her voice was almost a whisper, tinged with sadness and a h
They lived together, loved each other, and she gave her first time to him. However, for some unknown reason, he left and never came back, leaving her heartbroken and on the verge of madness. Since that day, she would go looking for him every afternoon, waiting for him, because she firmly believed that he would return; she thought that no one could separate them.This story could have been better. It was incredibly perfect and complete; even though it was fictional, it felt more "real" than reality."I'm truly sorry, Demi; it's because I wasn't good enough; I shouldn't have forgotten about you, causing you so much pain..." Arthur held her tightly in his arms, his voice filled with anguish. He promised himself he would make it up to her; he wouldn't let her suffer again, his Demi..."It's okay, Ace..." Mei Grayson allowed him to hold her, their bodies close together, but it seemed like her heart was far away....In the hospital, Demi Moore tightly closed her eyes, cold sweat dripping d
No, she doesn't believe it! Nancy forcefully pushed the door open, causing Fred and Youdu's faces to be pale.A man stood in the darkness, slowly stepping forward, and the girl behind him seemed still sleeping peacefully."Who allowed you to push the door? Who allowed you to argue here?" Arthur walked up to Nancy, using his tall figure to block her view, his voice cold and interrogative."Arthur, they are all bad people. They didn't let me in." Nancy, seemingly in shock, pulled his hand and gestured towards Youdu and Fred."Take your hand off." His voice was extremely gentle, deliberately maintaining a sinister silence."Arthur..." Nancy hesitated, placing her hand mid-air, unsure whether to let go or pull him closer."Arthur, what happened to you? I am your Demi, right?" She brushed through her messy hair, fearing he wouldn't recognize her. Her once-beautiful and arrogant face now carried a sense of struggle and fatigue."Even you know you are not my Demi." His voice remained as gen
A few days later, he would send her back to Tom Hulce and give a significant gift to the Grayson Corporation that would make them remember forever!...At night, Youdu turned around, wondering how many times. He opened his eyes wide, looking at the empty crib beside him, feeling a deep emptiness in his heart.He couldn't deny that he was sleepless. Though brief, the few days with Lulu here, she had changed everything once she was gone. He missed her laughter, her silly gestures when she wanted to be carried.Sitting up and turning on the bedside lamp, he didn't even know what he wanted to do.It wasn't until the knocking sound, "Knock, knock, knock," reached his ears that he glanced at the clock. It was already two in the morning. Who could it be, coming to find him at this hour? Could it be that annoying Fred again?He got out of bed, his already sombre face growing even darker. Opening the door, before he could see who had arrived, something warm was thrust into his arms.This... wa
However, before he could enjoy his moment, the baby suddenly woke up and looked at him with wide eyes before bursting into loud cries. Fred was taken aback and wondered if he had been too rough with the baby earlier."Shh, don't cry, don't cry!" Fred awkwardly tried to console the baby, but his efforts seemed to have no effect.Demi Moore closed her eyes inside the castle as she sat on an old chair, relishing in the rare moment of tranquillity."Kimmy, how have you been lately?" Since returning, Demi had wanted to see Kimmy again, partly out of nostalgia and concern for the naive girl. But now, it seemed that her worries were unfounded. Kimmy had been promoted to oversee several others, and she seemed more mature and content with her life."Madam, I've been doing well..." Kimmy shyly glanced at her toes, still not accustomed to such distant forms of address."Kimmy, you can continue calling me Demi; it's okay." Demi Moore opened her eyes and smiled at her, reassuring her."I... I will
"You think your plan is so clever, don't you? Get me in bed with Mary Wickes, and it's all over? Well, let me tell you, don't even think about it!" What if he tells Demi? Will he deny it again like he did before? But if Arthur were to show Demi some evidence, it would only prove his despicable nature. Hmph!"She has already seen it." When Tom Hulce was harbouring a glimmer of hope, Arthur coldly extinguished it. Time seemed to stand still for a second, and no one spoke. The widening eyes of Tom Hulce revealed the extent of his panic."Arthur R. HIK!" Tom Hulce shouted madly, "You wretched person, I want to kill you!"For over twenty years, Tom Hulce had never felt such unease and anger grow so intensely. How dare he? How could he let Demi see him in bed with Mary Wickes again? Hasn't she suffered enough? What does he want? Does he like to erase Demi from his world?Tom Hulce lost control and lunged forward, delivering a decisive blow to the left side of Arthur R. HIK's face. A trickle
"Must be because I slept too much," Arthur suddenly burst into laughter, teasing her a little."Perhaps," Demi Moore replied, half-jokingly. This feeling was extraordinary. She wasn't sure anymore, feeling uncomfortable, dry, as if she had talked too much.Has she talked too much? Thinking about it made her laugh bitterly. How could a mute person still be able to speak? Maybe she was dreaming?Leaning her head on Arthur's shoulder, suddenly, she felt a darkness creeping into her heart, a sense of disappointment. It might be an illusion, but a second ago, she truly believed she could speak, kiss him, smile, and say, "Good morning."She wanted to, truly wanted to do that....Arthur sat on the sofa, looking a bit concerned towards the bedroom. Demi Moore was still inside. She had woken up for a while, but ultimately, she was still too tired and couldn't help but lean back for a moment. Youdu said this was a side effect of hypnosis and nothing to worry about. The most important thing to
"Boss, we're being followed," Fred calmly said, not knowing when he had been standing behind Arthur."I know," Arthur nodded slightly. He had noticed this since the first day they moved here. Tom Hulce did not easily give up, but if he could think of it, how could Arthur not?"How is he over there?" Arthur opened his mouth, his voice devoid of emotion."He seems impatient like he's preparing to take action," Fred looked out through his gaze, his lips curling up slightly with a hint of teasing."Welcome," Arthur chuckled coldly. He wasn't afraid of him coming but somewhat worried that he wouldn't. The matter between them would eventually require a confrontation."Master." Amid the tense atmosphere, Youdu suddenly called out to Arthur. He had thought of this method from the beginning but hesitated to speak because he was afraid that Arthur would disagree. But after thinking it over, perhaps there was only this one way."Have you figured it out?" Arthur turned to look at Youdu, his eyebr
In a highly luxurious restaurant, a girl was resting her chin on her hand, looking at the man in front of her with confusion. He was elegantly eating steak, but he was focused on his meal and didn't say a word to her from the beginning. He didn't mention anything about wanting to collaborate with her, so could it be that collaboration here meant just sitting and looking?She continued to stare at him intently, unable to remain silent. This man was truly handsome. A few days ago, when she received his phone call, she had hoped he had intentions towards her. But now it seemed that things were not as she had imagined."If you don't eat, you won't have the energy to work," he said.The man raised his head, calmly looking at her."Mr. Hulce, what exactly did you call me here for?" The girl occasionally turned her head to look around, feeling uncomfortable sitting there. This man was overly reserved. If it wasn't about having a romantic interest in her, then it might not be good that he sou
Arthur took a deep breath, about to say something, when he saw Demi Moore coming out of the kitchen."Are you tired? You don't need to do anything later. I'll have someone bring the food." Arthur stared at Demi Moore's slightly flushed face, hesitating between speaking and exchanging a disdainful glance with someone.Demi Moore smiled and shook her head. She was feeling much better now. If she continued lying in bed without doing anything, she felt like she would rust away. Besides, looking at their expressions, it was clear that they were starving but still trying to act tough. It was really...After placing two dishes on the table, Demi Moore returned to the kitchen to get a few more items."Fred, Youdu, can you please not eat like hungry demons?" Arthur looked at the almost empty plate he had just brought out, his blue veins popping up. Fortunately, he had quickly set aside some for Demi. Otherwise... Hmph, looking at the two voraciously eating opposite him made him feel irritated
"You can kick the blanket freely; it's new and won't tear." Suddenly, a humorous voice came from behind, startling Demi Moore as she turned around, not expecting it to be Youdu."How are you feeling now? Are you okay?" Youdu sat down on the chair next to the bed, glancing briefly at Demi Moore's teary eyes, feeling a sigh escape his lips. This girl had just cried; why did she have to torment herself like this?"It's somewhat better than before." Demi Moore nodded, unconsciously loosening her grip. She had nothing to hide in front of this young man because he had greatly helped her and her mother. Apart from Kimmy, Youdu was the person she trusted the most."Do you want to sit up and talk to me for a while?" After a long silence, Youdu finally decided to take the initiative. Ms. Moore was kind-hearted, and he believed he knew how to soften her heart. He wouldn't resort to this last resort if there were still any other options left.Demi Moore glanced at him with a hint of thought, seem
"Ace?" Demi Moore hesitated, slightly squinting her eyes, feeling that something was still inaccurate. He was still wearing the same clothes, unchanged, and the house was warm and filled with familiar items, but her heart felt inexplicably empty.Something was missing, something that seemed very important to her."Yes, it's me, your Ace." Arthur hugged Demi Moore tightly, smiling without end.Demi Moore slowly reached out and embraced him around the neck, just like before. The warmth from his body made her feel safe, and she even caught a faint scent of mint. However, when his hand accidentally touched her belly, she realized it was flat.Flat?With a gasp, her heart felt like it was being violently torn apart. Memories flooded back, causing her unbearable pain. It turned out that everything wasn't a dream; her child was gone entirely."A..." She screamed silently, pushing the man in front of her away. How could she forget? Whether it was unintentional or deliberate, she couldn't forg