Suddenly, Christopher thought of a fragrance.Wherever Melody appeared, there would always be a faint, elusive scent.It wasn't easy to determine whether it was the fragrance of flowers or herbs. He had smelled various high-end perfumes and scents, but none of them had that particular aroma.It was an aroma that relaxed him.Instantly, he rushed upstairs.In the vast room, he searched frantically, going through every corner, even the closets and wardrobes.Where was it?His forehead was beaded with fine sweat due to the pain.He remembered that she had once given him a protective amulet with that fragrance. It had the ability to ease his headaches.She had heard about his previous accident, and from somewhere, she had obtained this protective amulet."Honey, this amulet I got from the Temple Of Tranquility. It can keep you safe. I added some herbs inside, and it has a calming effect. If you wear it, you won't suffer from insomnia anymore," she had carefully persuaded him.Ba
Melody was unaware that her home had been invaded.Irwin was a skilled driver, and they quickly arrived at the Nolan family residence.As soon as she entered, Levian greeted her with a fruit platter. "Mel, you're back! I was worried sick about you. So, did that guy trouble you?""No," she replied."The situation has been resolved, and Grandpa is fine. They didn't dare to harm me," she continued.Levian snorted. "They better not even think about it. If they make a move, I'll tear the Boltons’ roof off!"Even with his protective instincts, he couldn't help but ask more. Putting the fruit aside, Levian pulled Melody to sit on the sofa and gazed at her intently."Mel, tell me the truth. Did they really not trouble you? If they didn't, why did you stay away for so long? I was about to go rescue you!"Judging by his tone, it seemed he had a lot in common with Irwin. They both look at the Bolton family as if it was some dangerous place."No, do you really think anyone from the Bolton
A tall man over six foot in height lowered his head and bent his ears in front of the petite Melody. She smiled but kept silent, and he remained in a bowing position.Melody couldn't help but laugh. These two men certainly knew how to show gratitude, even if they were a bit extravagant. She gently raised her lips, and said, "Alright, you can stand up now. Everything is already in the past."She wasn't one to hold grudges. If someone showed her respect, she would reciprocate with kindness."Thank you, Miss Melody!"After receiving her permission, John finally straightened his posture. He opened a gift box, revealing a pair of bright, translucent jade bracelets."Miss Melody, these are our master's tokens of appreciation."The servants present were all dumbfounded. These were top-quality Nephrite white jade bracelets, clear and warm to the touch. The bracelets had not a single impurity, and were extremely valuable. In Bayridge, even a single one of these bracelets would be priceles
"Friends?" Melody held a faint, almost imperceptible smile and raised her slender eyebrows as she assessed Ethan.Ethan wasn't afraid, and allowed her to scrutinize him openly. Being stared at by a beauty was, in itself, a kind of enjoyment.Ethan, the beloved heir of the Singh family in Bayridge.Truth be told, he was exceptionally good-looking, with exquisite and refined features, an air of nobility, and a pair of peach blossom eyes that exuded a myriad of emotions.The Singh family had its share of difficulties in producing male heirs. Ethan had numerous older cousins and sisters, and it was only when the patriarch reached middle age that he had this precious grandson.He was held like porcelain that might shatter if dropped, and treasured like a gem. The Singhs passed on to him all the family's businesses early, so others need not harbor any ambitions.All of them were central figures in Bayridge's upper-class society, and Melody was aware of some of the stories surrounding E
Ouch! That hit a spot in Ethan’s heart!"How can you say that? I have plenty of good points!"Ethan lifted a strand of Melody's long hair, the black silky strands in his hand. He blinked, and raised an ambiguous smile."It's not boasting, but Christopher works overtime until late at night every day; his health must be awful. But I'm different; I'm definitely better than him. If you don't believe me, you can test it yourself. I guarantee it's genuine!"Ethan deliberately emphasized the word "test," making it sound very suggestive. He chuckled and left it to the imagination.Unfortunately, Melody wasn't falling for it.She narrowed her eyes, and delivered a punch to his collarbone."Argh!"She gave him a cool glance, and smoothed her hair. "I can see that neither of you is a good guy. If you lay a finger on me again, be careful I don't leave you with one less leg!"Ethan winced, and took a pitiful breath.Can a girl hit this hard? Seriously?In the end, an angry beauty was sti
Melody didn't pay Ethan any mind at all. She signaled for a servant to bring her a laptop. With an indifferent expression, she powered it up, inserted a disk, and started coding effortlessly.Her slender, fair fingers danced across the screen, swiftly switching between lines of code, giving her the appearance of a professional hacker. The pale blue glow from the screen cast a soft radiance on her porcelain-like skin.Ethan's mouth hung open in shock."Melody, you...""Quiet!"Hearing this, he instantly shut his mouth.While Ethan wasn't a hacker himself, he could understand some of it. Even he could tell that her skill and reflexes were on par with the best of the best in the field. This explained how she had known so much about his life.He was still pondering which of his associates might have inadvertently leaked sensitive information, such as the name of the training camp. As it turned out, she didn't need to rely on insider information at all. With her skills, she could unc
The mocking message and the thumbs-down gesture combined to deliver a perfect taunt.Christopher, for the first time in his life, had been defeated. His face turned dark; he struck the table hard, producing a loud thud.At the Nolan residence.Melody, whose mood had been relatively pleasant, suddenly encountered this dampener. She had ultimately won, although there were several close calls during the battle.After taking a long, relieved breath, she picked up a teacup to moisten her dry mouth. It had been a long time since she had faced such a formidable opponent. She couldn't help but express her of victory with mockery, saying, "This amateur thinks he can attack my system with such low skills? He should spend more time refining his skills!"Ethan watched in jaw-dropping amazement. He had known Christopher for many years; during their recent clash, he recognized Christopher's distinctive coding habits and style. He was certain that the attacker was him.He hadn't had a chance
As strong as he was, Christopher couldn't help but feel increasingly baffled where Melody was concerned. She had become like a mysterious figure within the jungle mist, hiding many secrets waiting for him to explore.One mystery followed another, making him unable to grasp them fully. It brought both frustration and a deadly allure that was hard to forget.While he was entangled in his thoughts, Melody exuded victory from all over her body.Ethan approached her, his eyes were full of praise. "Miss Melody, you possess extraordinary skills. Congratulations on winning another impressive victory."Her eyebrows twitched. She concealed her smile, as if she had remembered something."You need to stop right there," she said, her tone firm. "What you witnessed today is strictly confidential. You are not allowed to reveal a single word of it to anyone."Hearing this, Ethan was taken aback. His face broke into a cold sweat, and he quickly made a zipping motion over his lips. "You can trus