In any case, Brendan had made the first move, making it difficult for them to gain the favor of the onlookers.Deirdre turned toward Amelie and calmly spoke. "Ms. Murray, you claim that Brendan harassed you. Do you have any concrete evidence to support your claim? How can you prove that he harassed you? If you continue making these allegations without proof, causing public outrage against us, I can sue you for slander."Amelie's expression changed, and she clenched her hand, causing her eyes to redden."So you're saying that he harassed me... but I still need to provide evidence to prove it?""Of course!" Deirdre chuckled. "In that case, I could also say that you initially seduced Brendan, but when he rejected you, you became angry and had your boyfriend insult him, leading to Brendan retaliating. In that scenario, it would be your fault, wouldn't it?"Brendan glanced at Deirdre sideways, surprised that she had accidentally revealed the truth.Amelie looked flustered upon hearing
Deirdre's clear and sharp words showcased her intelligence, making Brendan grow fonder of her with each passing moment. He suddenly realized why he had fallen in love with her in the first place and even pretended to be Kyran for her."Don't worry," he assured her, planting a gentle kiss on the back of her ear. "I won't let you down."After speaking, he straightened his posture, conveying a sense of solemnity. Deirdre immediately felt a wave of relief, sensing that Brendan had a plan in mind.Amelie assisted Logan to the sofa, her eyes filled with resentment. Logan couldn't speak, but he managed to wink at Amelie. She lowered her voice and said, "Don't worry. There are no surveillance cameras where I provided him with the room card. This couple is incredibly arrogant, and we must teach them a lesson."Logan nodded, and they patiently awaited the arrival of the police.Since Deirdre had promised to settle everyone's bill, most of the onlookers remained in the restaurant, eager to w
Amelie felt a mix of extreme embarrassment and anger after being scolded. "What nonsense are you talking about? I don't know you at all, and no one seduced you!"Gossip started spreading among the onlookers. Frustrated, Amelie stomped her feet and shouted, "Show me the evidence! Otherwise, I will sue you for slander!"Brendan spoke up unexpectedly at that moment as the man and the woman exchanged glances. "I have the evidence."Amelie and Logan looked at Brendan in disbelief. He retrieved his phone from his pocket and played a recording."Ammy, it seems your charm didn't work this time. Didn't you assure me that you could win him over? Looks like you failed."Right from the start, I fell in love with your girlfriend. She's beautiful, pure, and has a hint of allure... I'm head over heels for her!"Of course, my girlfriend is equally stunning, so you won't lose out on this deal. By the way, your girlfriend is pregnant, right? I noticed she's quite slim, but her belly has grown a bi
Brendan spoke slowly, his words directed at Amelie. "Amelie, your public slander has tarnished my reputation and caused trouble for the Brighthall Group. Tomorrow afternoon, I will be sending you a lawyer's letter. Prepare yourself for the lawsuit. Additionally..."His gaze shifted to Logan.Still reeling from the pain, Logan couldn't help but shiver under Brendan's intense stare."Officer, considering Logan's ability to hurl obscene insults at my wife, one has to wonder if he has a history of targeting women undetected. I request a thorough investigation to ensure that no women have been deceived or harmed."This was why Brendan had waited for the arrival of the police. The officer, visibly disgusted, responded with righteousness, "Of course. Their actions constitute illegal crimes. We will take them to the police station for further investigation. Rest assured. We won't go easy on them."The other police officers detained Logan and Amelie, leading them away to the waiting police
"Well, it's clean," Deirdre replied with a flush on her face. She wriggled free and submerged herself in the hot spring.Brendan followed suit, but he pulled her into his embrace, sitting her on his lap. "Deirdre, I dislike it when other women touch me," he said.Deirdre nodded, understanding that Brendan had always been like this. However, there was a certain tolerance when it came to Charlene, although there was still a distance between them."I washed for a long time, and my skin turned red, but I can still feel the disgusting scent of that woman lingering on the places she touched," Brendan added.Brendan tightened his arms around her, drew her closer, and their skin pressed tightly together. The scorching heat spread throughout their bodies, creating a tingling, numbing sensation."So, help me, Deirdre," Brendan whispered in her ear.Stimulated, Deirdre bit her lower lip, trying to suppress her emotions."How can I help you?" she asked."Replace her scent with yours." Br
"You're the cause of this place." Brendan softly nibbled on her earlobe. "I am the cause?" Deirdre looked up in astonishment, not understanding.It wasn't until Brendan held her hand and led it underwater that Deirdre was scalded, causing her face to blush uncontrollably.Brendan tightened his embrace around her and said in a low voice, "You're the culprit to this. Shouldn't you be the one to resolve it?"Deirdre didn't answer. Brendan gradually pulled her closer, so close that their skin pressed against each other. The two were burning with intense heat and intertwining emotions. And she gave in.Deirdre was nearly deprived of oxygen due to the heat of the hot spring, and she was then placed on the bed.All she knew was that in the end, Brendan wrapped her in his coat and laid her on the sofa, calling a staff member to change the bedding.Deirdre felt even more unable to raise her head. Thus, she curled up on the sofa, pretending to be asleep. And in the midst of pretending, s
"Deirdre, is it unfair for you to always stay by my side? With your meticulous nature, I believe you can shine and excel anywhere. It seems that I have concealed your brilliance," Brendan said, his gaze drifting into the distance."If it were someone else, they would have showcased your talents and abilities. But I am inherently selfish, wishing to keep you hidden," he murmured.Brendan added, "Without me, perhaps you can live a better life."Upon hearing his words, Deirdre paused for a moment, then firmly grasped his large hand and calmly replied, "Brendan, many times when I consider leaving, I am not held back. By choosing to stay, I have shown that this current life is what I want. You don't have to shoulder the responsibility and burden yourself. After truly getting to know you, I have never regretted my decision."Her voice was soft, tranquil, and indifferent, resembling a spring breeze that carried sunshine and fragrance, calming the unrest and restlessness within his heart.
Brendan carefully embraced Deirdre and rested.The next day, nearing noon, Deirdre still hadn't woken up.The rain continued to pour, and the raging wind rustled the leaves. It was noon, yet the lighting was even darker than at dusk.Brendan's unease grew inexplicably. This storm couldn't have come at a worse time.Taking advantage of Deirdre's continued sleep, he put on a jacket and went outside. On his way to the dining hall, he heard a guest causing a commotion.As he passed by, the guest, with a flushed face, grumbled, "What kind of place is this? I can't go back just because of a storm? What about my million-dollar project? Can your resort afford the damages? Find a solution for me right away! I want to return to the Northern City!""We sincerely apologize, sir. We are not intentionally preventing you from leaving. However, due to the sudden storm, two large trees were uprooted and have blocked the only exit. Additionally, the heavy rain has caused several landslides, making