Kayla's POV"But Harrison, you clearly promised me! From now on, no matter what happens, we'll be by each other's side! This time is no exception!"I stared into Harrison's eyes, expressing my discontent."But, darling, Daisy still needs your care," Harrison said, gently trying to persuade me to stay, with a touch of appeasement in his tone."Besides, after we received that list, I've already had my people investigate the backgrounds of every family. The family I'm visiting today has the least likelihood of being involved in the conspiracy from back then. So, I won't encounter any danger, my love,"Harrison explained. Harrison's explanations didn't ease my concerns.I continued to gaze at him, refusing to back down."Daisy has a nanny to take care of her. Moreover, if you say today's visit is safe, then bringing me along won't cause you any inconvenience, will it?""Kayla!"Seeing he couldn't persuade me, Harrison's tone became more serious.He placed his hands on my shoulders and tri
Harrison's POVAs if the words on the marble slab had seared her, Kayla immediately withdrew her gaze and turned to me for help."Is this...?" she said, her voice trembling.In contrast to Kayla's panic, my emotions remained eerily calm. I stared back into her frightened eyes and responded evenly, "Yes, this estate belongs to Peter's family.""But..." Kayla's voice was filled with hope as she inquired further, "So, are you here to see Peter today?""No, Kayla," I replied, crushing her last shred of hope. My voice was devoid of emotion. "I'm here to meet the Alpha of the Rufus family because the dying waiter gave me the first surname, Rufus.""But..." Kayla began again, her voice anxious."Relax, Kayla, we will be fine," I reassured her while squeezing her hand, but my gaze remained locked on the stone slab bearing the name Rufus.At that moment, even I couldn't distinguish whether I was referring to Kayla and me, Peter and me, or the entire Rufus family when I spoke of "we."The heavy
Kayla's POVI turned my head along with Harrison's gaze and caught a glimpse of Donald Rufus striding towards us, his smug expression on full display. I immediately averted my eyes and let out a cold snort."Mr. Rufus."Harrison's voice was devoid of warmth, but his furrowed brow betrayed his disdain for Donald."I believe we haven't reached a level of familiarity where we can address each other by name."Perhaps with the backing of some newfound influence, Donald's audacity had evidently grown. He stood arrogantly in front of Harrison, and there was even a hint of provocation in his tone."Well, I don't see it that way, Harrison. Since you've come to my home, it implies that our relationship is intimate enough, doesn't it?"Donald's eyes roamed, and he even cast a lecherous look in my direction, flashing a sinister grin.Harrison, noticing that, immediately positioned himself in front of me, and his gaze at Donald turned dark in an instant."Are you trying to test my patience?""Wow
Kayla's POV"Michael must be getting old and losing his mind to even consider Donald Rufus as a candidate for the Alpha position!"Harrison and I sat side by side in the car, and I patiently listened to Harrison express his disdain and contempt for Donald using various derogatory words."If it weren't for Peter and Michael, I would have dug out his eyes the moment he cast his filthy, lecherous gaze on you today, just to make him understand what provoking a real Alpha would lead to!""Relax, Harrison."I held Harrison's hand and leaned closer to him. "Don't let scum like him jeopardize the peace between you and the Rufus family. It's not worth it.""I know." Under my words, Harrison calmed down a bit."Now, I'm more curious about what kind of people could embolden Donald Rufus like that.""Well..."For some reason, I suddenly had an image of Elizabeth's exquisite yet icy face in my mind.Harrison noticed the change in my expression. He looked at me and asked, "What are you thinking?""
Kayla's POV "Harrison!" I followed Harrison into his room, stumbling and breathless. Leaning against the wall, I gazed at the expressionless Harrison. "What did you just do? Blair is still..." "She won't trouble you anymore." Harrison took a step closer, gently tucking a strand of hair that had fallen onto my forehead behind my ear. "I promise you." "But I didn't argue with her just to make you kick her out, Harrison." Though the conflict between Blair and me couldn't be resolved, I didn't want Harrison to distance himself from his mother because of me. "I know." The room was dimly lit, allowing me to notice a glimmer of moisture in Harrison's deep eyes."The decision to remove my mother is not only to protect you, Kayla, but also for my own sake." Harrison's tone was heavy. “Before you brought Daisy back into my life, I always felt like my mother was my only family. So, even though I saw her bowing down to the Elder Council, even though she defied my decisions as an Alpha c
Kayla's POV"Mom." Daisy walked up to me with quick steps and tugged at my dress."What's wrong, sweetheart?" I put down the book in my hands, looking at my daughter, whose face was filled with curiosity, ready to face her questions."Did you have a fight with Nathan, Mom?" But this question caught me off guard. I froze for a moment until Daisy shook my hand, finally reacting.I ruffled Daisy's little head and asked back, "Of course not. Why would you think that, honey?""Because I haven't seen Nathan for a very, very long time..." Daisy pouted, showing a rare look of grievance. "And he hasn't even called me. Mom, does Nathan not like me anymore, so he's not contacting me?""Of course not." I smiled to reassure my daughter. "Nathan likes you the most! The reason he hasn't visited for a long time is that we moved to this place, and it's not convenient for Nathan to come in.""Really?" Daisy tilted her head, her round eyes scrutinizing my expression as if trying to discern the truth
Kayla's POVNathan immediately released me, his face showing surprise. "What are you doing here?""Isn't that the question I should be asking?" I brushed the dust off my clothes, a hint of annoyance in my tone. "You nearly scared me to death!""Sorry, Kayla." Nathan gave me an apologetic smile. "I thought it was... Anyway, Kayla, you haven't answered my question. Didn't you tell me before that you were planning to move with Daisy? Where are you living now?""Well, at a friend's place." I still remembered the tension between Nathan and Harrison, so I evaded the question with a vague response."What about you, Nathan? You disappeared for so long. What happened?""It's a long story."In the darkness, I heard Nathan sigh deeply. Just when I thought he might change the subject, I heard his voice again, this time filled with determination and openness."You already know, don't you?"I immediately realized what Nathan was referring to, but I remained silent and didn't answer.When I didn't r
Kayla's POVDespite Rick's efforts to maximize the speed on the return journey, when we finally arrived at The Dark Night Pack, Harrison was already seated on the sofa in the living room, casting questioning glances at me as I hurriedly entered the villa."Where did you go?"I looked into Harrison's eyes, unable to discern any emotion, and earnestly replied, "Westminster's villa."To prevent Harrison from further inquiries, I explained, "Last time, Daisy and I left the villa in such a hurry that we forgot many things, so I asked Rick to drive me back for a quick trip..."However, my explanation did not dispel Harrison's suspicions.He calmly listened to my explanation, then set down his glass and casually glanced at me."What's so important?""Well..."As I observed the wariness in Harrison's eyes, I realized he would never easily allow me to gloss over matters concerning Nathan. At the same time, I had also promised Nathan not to reveal his and The Blue Blood Pack's secrets to anyone
Ely's eyes widened in disbelief when Daisy told Ely about Pearl's blind date.Daisy put her hands on her hips and shouted, "go and get her back quickly. I want her to be my sister-in-law. She can't marry anyone else."Ely had no idea why Pearl would go on a blind date.Last week, they were sleeping together.Pearl had refused to see him for some reason this week, but he thought she just needed time to come to terms with the change. He thought he had Pearl, but Pearl was seeing other men.He couldn't accept it. He had to ask for an answer.He grabbed the car keys off the table and ran out.Daisy put her hand to her mouth in the shape of a trumpet and shouted at his back, "Come On!"……Pearl was sitting in a quiet corner of the cafe, listening to the introduction of the young man sitting across from her.This man is an ideal husband. His father is a senior manager at a consulting firm in Seattle, and his mother is a doctor. He is a warm, handsome, gentle Stanford graduate who is now the
"Please go back. My sister doesn't want to see you." Eva's tone was a bit harsh, and she stood at the door, blocking Ely's entry."Eva, please let me in. I have something to say to Pearl," Ely implored Eva. He's obviously not sleeping well, and he's got a little stubble on his chin.Eva, always soft and gentle, looked at Ely, who had taken care of her since childhood, and said angrily, "Don't come looking for my sister! I've never seen her so sad. She's been locked in her room for three days!"Hearing the news, Ely became even more worried. "I was wrong. I want to apologize to her."Ely steps forward, trying to get into the house, but Eva refuses to step aside. "I would never let you in today."Eva turned and ran into the house, locking the door behind her.Ely stood there, looking up at the window in Pearl's room.Her room was dark.What's she doing? Is she crying?Ely tries to break in again, but Ulric calls out behind him, "You're not seeing her today. Please go home."Ely turned.
15 years later,"Have you thought about it?" Ely raised his eyes and asked with a gentle smile. "would you like to bet with me?""Why not? We've been betting all my life, and I hardly ever lose." Pearl sneered at him contemptuously. "But I'll up the ante: If I win, you give me your medical project."Ely remained calm. "Pearl, I don't remember you being interested in a medical project.""Nonsense! Just say whether you bet or not!""I'll bet," Ely laughed. " But I'm going to raise the stakes too.""Say it!""How about a night with me?" Ely, the new Evans CEO, changed his gentle smile, leaned over, and whispered in her ear, "If you lose, sleep with me."Pearl wanted to scratch his face with the fork she was holding. But his face attracted many women in the city crazy, she did not dare to hurt him, only glare at him.Ely smiled with pleasure and waited patiently for her answer."OK," Pearl said, gritting her teeth.She's gonna win.……Pearl came back to the company.After dealing with a f
Pearl was so happy after Gwen gave birth to the twins that she shared the good news with all her friends at school.Every day after school, she would rush out of class, get in her car, put on her seat belt, and say to the driver, "I'm going home to look after my mommy and Carl and Ava."Carl and Eva are the names Pearl gave the newborn babies. She picked them out at the first glance of Ulric's long list of names."Carl, Eva. I like those two names." Pearl doesn't like complicated names."Okay," Ulric touched her head. "You're the big sister now. This is your first successful task: name your little brother and sister."Pearl looked up with pride. She wanted to be a big sister. It would give her a sense of accomplishment.Eva is an introverted, quiet girl. She became Pearl's little tail when she could walk, smiled shyly at Pearl's words, and seldom cried.Pearl was very fond of Eva. She often kissed Eva. "Oh, Eva, you're as cute as a Daddy Doll. I don't want you to grow up. I want you t
After learning that Gwen had fainted, Ulric immediately suspended a meeting with a wealthy Middle Eastern businessman and rushed out of the conference room."Sorry, my wife is in the hospital now."An hour later, Ulric appeared at the door of the hospital room, panting.Gwen has always been a healthy and energetic person, and she rarely fell ill. For as long as Ulric could remember, Gwen only had stomach pains when she ate erratically, but since her stomach had recovered a lot under his care, Ulric couldn't understand why she fainted.Is she sick? And he was such a careless husband that he didn't even notice it."Gwen!" Ulric yelled as he pushed open the door.But there was no one in the room, just Gwen's Hermès bag on the sofa.Ulric's mind was more disturbed, and he wanted to see her now, to make sure she was all right.“There you are.” Gwen's voice rang behind him."Oh, honey, are you okay?" Ulric held her shoulders nervously, his eyes wandering over her body.Gwen looked no differ
Zora is not the only one who is preparing for pregnancy, but also Gwen.Pearl is now 4 years old. She has been a lively and outgoing girl since she was a child and likes to make friends. As long as she plays with her friends, she is willing to share all her toys and likes to kiss her friends.Gwen didn't understand her daughter's behavior. She asked Pearl, "Honey, why did you kiss them?""Because I love them. Daddy loves Mommy, so you kiss every day. I love my friends, and I want to kiss them," said Pearl happily."Well... Pearl, there's a difference between a kiss between me and Your Daddy," said Gwen, holding her forehead."Why?" Pearl looked at her with big, innocent eyes.Gwen was speechless. She didn't know how to explain it to Pearl. Come on, Pearl's just a kid. A kiss between kids is a sign of friendship. She doesn't have to be nervous."You can kiss your friends, but you have to get permission first. If a strange person kisses you, you have to say NO, okay?""Yes, Mommy." Pear
Three years later.Cecil is unhappy these days because he learns from his assistant that there is a man who likes to appear in front of Zora lately.Although Zora and he had gotten married 3 months ago. He had already put a diamond ring on her finger, but he was still nervous whenever a man peeked at Zora.He picked up the information his assistant had gathered about the man and flipped through it carefully.Huh! He remembers this boy called Claude. Four years ago, when Zora first moved to Los Angeles, he asked Zora to watch a game with him. Although he showed up just in time to bring Zora's attention back to him, he still remembered the threat this man brought to him.A sunny, handsome, athletic football quarterback.Both he and Zora have graduated. Zora is now an independent curator, and Claude is a professional football player.Zora had already forgotten about him, but last week his team made a deal with Zora's studio, so the guy named Claude started coming around to Zora under var
Liam sat on the couch, browsing through the report his assistant had sent him before turning off his phone and leaning back on the couch, with his eyes closed.He had to admit that he was getting older. When he was younger, he could lead an army for three days in the desert or rainforest without feeling sleepy, but now his energy was getting worse. After some travel today, he now feels tired.Since the surgery, his body has become weaker. But as special forces general, he would rather die in battle than become an old man who is taken care of.Getting old is a cruel thing for a general.Liam coughed a few times and he pulled out his pocket watch. It was time to take his medicine.He took out a bottle with medicine, read the label the doctor put on it carefully, and then took a few pills.It was in this quiet room that Liam let go of his pride and showed a sense of loneliness and weakness.There was a knock at the door. The sound starts with some urgency, then becomes regular.Liam stra
Ulric's uncle, Liam Rockefeller, came to Los Angeles alone, and he didn't tell Ulric ahead of time.Last year, to defeat Richard, Ulric called him to find help.Even though they hadn't spoken in years, Liam recognized the phone number at first glance. He pressed the answer button, "Hello?""Uncle, this is Ulric," Ulric spoke a little hesitantly, not as decisively as he usually did."I know, is there anything I can do to help?" Liam changed his old authoritarian and angry voice to a gentle one. He knew Ulric must be in a difficult situation, otherwise, he wouldn't have called him, especially since he was so proud."I have a good friend, you know, Vince, who has been in trouble lately," Ulric said.Ulric and Vince grew up together in New York, and Liam knew Vince and liked him a lot."Oh, that guy, what's wrong?" Liam frowned. If there was one thing that Ulric and Vince couldn't solve, it had to be tricky. Oh, God, he hoped the two lads wouldn't suffer.Ulric had told his uncle what hap