Before Deirdre could speak, Brendan made a suggestion. "Perhaps Joseph and his wife have already had dinner. Can you ask them if they would like some? We can send it over to them as a token of appreciation for cooking us lunch this afternoon."Deirdre was surprised. Given Brendan's personality, she had assumed he would rather throw away the pasta than share it with others like a food-guarding dog. She didn't expect him to behave differently today.Curious, she asked, "Why would you think of sending the pasta to them?"Brendan responded nonchalantly. "To indirectly appease them and make them less likely to interfere if there's any progress between you and Tobey. It's a win-win situation."Deirdre was rendered speechless. It seemed Brendan had lied when he talked about considering Tobey as her older brother and treating him the same way. Afterward, Brendan brought over the pasta, and Deirdre wondered what he had told Joseph and his wife.Josie took the opportunity to engage in an
Brendan smirked and nodded. "Sure, noted. I can provide the funding for the tram in the name of the Brighthall Group."He then added, "However, I have a request."The village head's excitement turned to nervousness, anticipating a difficult request from Brendan.With a hint of fear, he asked, "May I know what your request is, Mr. Reed?"Brendan glanced inside the house before answering. "You will persuade Deirdre to visit the resort when she wakes up. Just be careful not to mention the hot spring."When Deirdre woke up, the village head used every means possible to persuade her. He pulled out all the stops, using his seniority, boasting, and various tricks. Deirdre, in a state of confusion, agreed to go.It wasn't until later that Deirdre realized something and questioned Brendan, "Why is he so enthusiastic today? He's determined to make me agree to go to the resort. It's not a trap, is it?"Brendan quickly refuted her suspicions. "How could it be a trap? As the village head, he
Deirdre turned her head and glanced at Brendan, who was very surprised. "When was this hot spring prepared?"The staff member was stunned by this question. "Didn't Mr. Reed already know about this for a long time? The village head also specifically said that you wanted a hot spring—""Ahem!" Brendan started to cough. Meanwhile, Deirdre's ears turned red, and she picked up the pillow on the recliner and threw it toward Brendan.Brendan took it with one hand, then he said innocently, "I really don't remember saying that, but it's nice that we have a hot spring to enjoy. It's good for pregnant women to soak in hot springs for half an hour every day as it can improve your blood flow.""Go to hell." Deirdre wanted to go back to the house, but Brendan pulled her into his arms.Taking a hint, the staff member left, and Brendan became even more daring. "It's really nice here. This small courtyard is isolated, so no one will bother us here. We can even have a soak in the hot springs, and I
When Amelie spoke, she kept staring at Brendan. Although he never looked at her more than once, his manners and appearance were excellent. She was itching to win his heart.Naturally, Deirdre didn't know what was happening at the dinner table as she couldn't see. Still, she was eager to gather more information about Southedge. She inquired, "Isn't Southedge situated opposite Neve? Have you ever heard of Neve?"Amelie leaned on the sofa. "Because my boyfriend and I like to explore, we go around various places. Recently, we have been thinking about going to Neve, so we learned about it in advance.""I see." Deirdre pursed her lips. "Are there any interesting places in Southedge?"Amelie leaned forward, tapping the table with her fingers. She was wearing a low-cut top and tried to catch Brendan's attention by squeezing her assets as she spoke. "What? Are you going to visit Southedge? Then I don't recommend it."Deirdre, perplexed, asked, "Why don't you recommend it?"Normally, when
Amelie glanced at Logan and let out a sigh. "It's not for any particular reason, but Southedge can be quite unsafe. There are frequent accidents, and a strict hierarchy exists there. If outsiders visit, it's advisable to have someone accompany you. Otherwise, if you unintentionally offend someone, it can lead to trouble."Deirdre took a deep breath. "Is it really as dangerous as you describe?"Amelie smiled slightly. "I may have exaggerated a bit. Even in a chaotic city, law enforcement officers and officials maintain order. I was referring to certain rough neighborhoods. However, if you do plan to go, we can recommend some safer places so that you won't encounter any troublemakers."Deirdre sighed, uncertain when she would have the opportunity to visit, but she thanked them nonetheless."Have you always lived in Southedge?""Yes, we'll return there after a while of traveling," Amelie replied. She glanced at Brendan, removed her high heels, and rubbed her silk-stockinged feet agai
Amelie seductively stuffed the room key card into Brendan's neckline, smiling provocatively. "You're so loyal to your pregnant girlfriend, but I can offer you things she can't. The room number is on the key card. If you're interested... I'll be waiting for you there."Brendan took the room card but didn't discard it. He kept it instead. Amelie's smile grew wider, confident that she could win him over in the end, no matter how cold he seemed.Later, Brendan arrived at the table, followed by Amelie.Deirdre asked Brendan, "Why did you take so long? The food is getting cold. Are you feeling unwell?"Brendan glanced at Amelie, who winked back at him. He lowered his head and began using his knife and fork. "I'm fine. I just couldn't find the bathroom, so I took a little longer."Deirdre nodded, not suspecting anything, and continued sipping her soup with a spoon. Brendan cut the steak into pieces and served some to Deirdre before cutting another piece for himself.Amelie crossed her l
"I've toyed with a few, and I guarantee she will return for more. I will make your girlfriend feel—"Brendan got up, grabbed Logan's neckline, and slammed his fist hard on his evil and filthy face.After Brendan delivered a punch to Logan's face, he didn't relent. The depth of his hatred was boundless, and his fist struck Logan's face relentlessly, like a solid stone. With each scream from Logan, blood spilled from his mouth.Amelie gasped, her hand covering her mouth in shock. She never expected such a violent altercation to unfold before her eyes. As the realization sank in, she cried out, "Help! Someone is assaulting my boyfriend! Help! Someone is assaulting my boyfriend!"All eyes in the vicinity turned toward them, but Brendan showed no signs of stopping. His eyes blazed with a crimson hue, fueled by a desire to inflict harm upon Logan.Soon, the staff rushed over, panic-stricken, and managed to pull Brendan away.Logan bore the brunt of the assault, his face badly swollen a
Amidst Amelie's furious accusations, she angrily pointed at Brendan. "You hit my boyfriend! Just you wait. My boyfriend and I won't let you off the hook!"Brendan's eyes displayed indifference and hostility. His clenched fists still bore the stains of blood as he broke free from the grasp of the security guards. He straightened his cuffs and smoothed out the wrinkles with a composed demeanor, maintaining his usual elegance."I'll wait. I'll be waiting for you to cause more trouble."His calm and detached attitude sent a wave of panic through Amelie's heart.Logan, covering his mouth as blood trickled out, clenched his teeth and deliberately yelled, "Brendan, I know you're a capable man. You're probably not just an average Joe in Neve. But I refuse to believe that you can escape Neve's laws!"As soon as the words left her mouth, a commotion erupted."Brendan? Is he Brendan Brighthall?""That's the person in charge of the Brighthall Group in Neve. I've heard he's young but proud a