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
Luna nodded solemnly.Levian smiled, and rubbed her head. "Thanks for considering. I appreciate it."He took out his phone, and typed something.Luna watched curiously, and leaned forward to take a look. She was stunned when she saw that he had posted their photo on Facebook.She said quickly, "Delete it before they see it!"She regretted telling him that.Levian put the phone back into his pocket, and hugged her. "Everything's going to be fine. Don't worry."Luna understood his intentions, and said nothing."I promised you I'll never let you down. That's not the reason for you to be my secret lover. I don't have to please my fans. I'm rich. I'm a professional racer, not a gigolo."Levian words sounded so sincere, Luna was touched. She raised her head to look at him, stood on tiptoes, and kissed his lips.Levian was stunned. He narrowed his eyes slightly, and smiled. "You amaze me, Luna.""Huh?" Luna looked at him confusedly."You’re brave enough to kiss me now."She blush
The sales assistant grabbed the old lady’s hand, and demanded, "You must pay for this dress!"Levian grabbed the sales assistant's wrist, and threw her to the side. The sales assistant staggered a few steps away due to the force."That’s not how you should talk to an elder."Luna stood before the old lady, and looked at the sales assistant coldly.The commotion attracted the crowd. The sales assistant looked panicky."It’s none of your business!" the sales assistant yelled, staring angrily at Luna and Levian.Luna blocked the old lady from the sales assistant's sight.The sales assistant observed them, and said sarcastically, "Tourists, huh? Mind your own business."Levian stared coldly at her. The sales assistant was frightened by Levian’s gaze."It seems your parents didn't teach you good manners. I don't mind teaching you today," he said coldly.The sales assistant shuddered. She had seen all kinds of people in the store, and could feel the pressuring aura of Levian.Her
Luna and Levian saw him, and smiled.After noticing their gaze, McCain's expression returned to normal. He walked toward them casually."Luna, did you sleep well last night?" he asked with a gentle smile.Luna was disgusted by his smile, and responded coldly, "Yeah."Levian grinned playfully, and said, "How about you? You looked tired."McCain’s smile froze. He looked a little panicky, and made an excuse to leave. "It's almost time. Let's find our seats."He left quickly afterward.Luna stared at him coldly. McCain looked weird to her."Why are you staring at him? Charmed?" Levian asked. He seemed jealous.Luna looked at Levian, and smiled, "Yeah, by you."Levian’s smile widened.McCain left the building and called Matt, but Matt didn’t answer. He gripped the phone, tightly and cursed under his breath.-A spotlight shone on a man, who walked to the stage under applause.Luna also clapped."That’s Gerald Bell, the president of Bell Group, the leading Group in Franconia,"
Luna opened the door, and saw Levian leaning against the door frame with a helpless expression."What's wrong?"Levian shrugged. "The door lock of the smaller bedroom is broken. I can't get in."Luna glanced at the smaller bedroom, then looked at Levian suspiciously. "You didn't break it, right?"Levian immediately retorted, "Of course not!"Luna stared at him doubtfully.Levian touched his nose, and said in disappointment, "I'll take the sofa, then."Luna pondered, and whispered, "The master bedroom is enough for both of us."She couldn’t bear to let Levian sleep on the sofa in the living room. Besides, she trusted him.Levian smiled, lowered his head, and kissed her forehead. "Thanks, Luna."Luna blushed, and her heartbeat accelerated. She was curious, how did Levian know that?Levian put his arm on Luna's shoulders, and entered the master bedroom."You go take a shower first," he offered."Okay."Luna walked to the bathroom with her clothes. Not long after, the sound o
Benito looked at Juan, and winked at his subordinates. His subordinates walked toward the Hellers."I want to know who sent them," Benito commanded in a deep voice.The Hellers were terrified, and spilled everything.One of Benito's subordinates walked to Benito. He nodded politely to Levian, and reported in a low voice, "A man named McCain sent them."Levian's expression changed.He knew it!"What should we do with them?" Benito's subordinate asked.Benito looked at Levian, and asked, "Levian, what do you say? I can keep McCain under custody.""Teach them a lesson, and make them cooperate," Levian said with a dangerous grin. "As for McCain, I have a plan for him."He looked at Luna in the car. McCain would never take the risk if he actually had feelings for Luna and cared for her. He wondered if he was McCain's target, or if this had something to do with the business summit."Okay," Benito said. He turned around and commanded his subordinates, "Take care of them and make the
The cemetery was ahead."Levy, they slowed down," Luna said. She frowned, confused.Levian quickly turned the steering wheel, and made an emergency 180-degree turn.Luna quickly grabbed her seat belt and closed her eyes after seeing the bright lights from the car tailing them. She then looked at Levian in confusion, wondering what he was up to.She was terrified when she saw Levian drive toward that car. They were going to collide! Suddenly, she heard a sharp friction sound, and both cars passed by each other.Levian turned the steering wheel again and circled around that car.He smiled and assured Luna, "Don't be afraid, Luna. Everything will be fine. Trust me."Immediately, Luna was calm.The driver of the car tailing them seemed irritated by Levian's provocation; he sped up, and tried to slam into their car.Levian grinned; he sped up as well, and drove away from that car.The driver seemed to realize something; he quickly slowed down, and turned around to drive out of the
Luna carefully poked Levian's arm.He grabbed her hand, and quickly pulled her toward him, "I'm your boyfriend."He gritted his teeth. No one knew how much he wanted to punch McCain when he saw that slimeball approaching Luna.Luna grinned, amused. "He's just a friend. You're my sweetheart."Levian was the best! No one deserved her attention except him.Hearing that, Levian was pleased and smiled. He put his hand against Luna's palm, their fingers intertwined.The driver suddenly braked when passing through an alley, and their bodies leaned forward."What happened?" Luna asked. She looked anxiously at Matt, the local driver she and Levian hired."Something ran through just now," Matt explained while unbuckling his seat belt. "I wonder what that was."He left the car and walked around.Luna heard a meowing, and saw a black cat pass by. She pointed in the direction, and asked, "Was it that cat?"Matt looked in the direction of her finger. "I don't see any cat. Probably a stray
Levian looked handsome and gentle under the spotlight. He took the microphone, and said slowly, "It's my honor to deliver my speech today. This summit brings together business talents from all over the world..."Levian kept his eyes on Luna as he spoke, and she concentrated on his speech.They noticed each other's gaze, and smiled.McCain tried to chat with Luna but noticed her gaze. He bit his lip, jealous. He quickly took his phone, and showed it to Luna, "Hey, Luna, I found the emails."Luna was too focused on Levian's speech, so McCain’s interruption annoyed her. She grabbed it, and read the emails. While Luna was reading the email, McCain looked at Levian and smirked. Levian's expression changed, and he spoke faster.Luna briefly read two emails. They were McCain's remarks about music, and how much he missed her. She breathed a sigh of relief when she didn’t find any confession.Still, she was a bit moved by the memories. She returned the phone to McCain, and said, "Than
Levian and Luna turned around, and saw a tall man with blond hair and blue eyes."You look so beautiful today! It took me a while to recognize you."He observed Luna as he spoke.Luna frowned, uncomfortable with his gaze, and asked politely, "Do you know me?"That man was a stranger to her."Oh, don't you remember me?" The man clutched his chest as if he was hurt, and sighed. "I'm McCain. We were in the same music camp for three months, when you were seventeen."Luna thought for a while, and finally remembered him. She nodded, and smiled politely. "Oh, yes. It’s nice to meet you again.""I'm so glad I come. It's good to see you again." McCain smiled happily.Levian stared at McCain with a frightening expression that hinted at anger.Music camp, huh?He could sense McCain's intention.Luna noticed Levian's expression, and said to McCain politely, "The party is about to start. Let's take our seats."She wanted to leave, but McCain blocked her way. "I missed you so much. I l