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
Confusion enveloped Christopher's mind like an unrelenting cloud, one he couldn't dismiss. That prevented him from achieving complete calm.The coffee in the study had grown cold, untouched by him.In the living room, the butler was busy with his tasks when he suddenly heard the study door make a sound. He quickly picked up his coat, his expression cold, and hurriedly rushed downstairs like a swift gust of wind.At this late hour, where was the young master heading?"You don't need to prepare my dinner for tonight," Christopher told the butler. Without looking back, he left. He was eager to uncover the truth.As soon as he stepped outside, his phone rang.Seeing that it was from Luke, Christopher's face relaxed slightly. Had there been any progress regarding the investigation he had ordered?"Luke."On the other end, Luke's voice sounded anxious and conflicted. "Mr. Christopher, it's about Miss Talia. She called you, but when you didn't answer, she called me.""She said... She
Christopher strode forward and forcefully pulled back the curtains, revealing nothing but a vast, flat expanse below the high-rise building.Suddenly, a faint cough came from behind.His brows furrowed; he turned and headed toward the direction of the bathroom. Opening the door, he found Talia submerged in a bathtub filled with water.There she was, wearing a simple white dress, her long hair wet and draped over her shoulders. She looked fragile, as delicate as a lily swaying in the wind.However, the sight of red in the bathtub was even more shocking than the sea of white around her. There was a deep scar on her wrist.Her eyes were tightly shut, as if she wasn't breathing.Even though Christopher didn't want to see her, his pupils dilated at that moment."Talia!"With a furrowed brow, he hurriedly lifted her out of the water."Cough..." Talia, who had been waiting for him for what felt like an eternity, finally saw the person she longed to meet. She was overjoyed. Thank go
Christopher's brows furrowed, and he immediately replied, "No."His rejection was a cold, hard ice striking Talia's heart, shattering her hopes into pieces.Her face was filled with sorrow. "Why? I just wanted to be by your side! Is that too much to ask?" In a matter of seconds, Christopher made a quick judgment. He lowered his gaze to look at her, devoid of any personal emotions. He delivered a calm, analytical response. "The incident at the wedding has caused a citywide sensation. A secretary represents the company's image. At this critical juncture, representing the company at various events is simply impossible."The unspoken message was clear; her actions had brought disgrace, and the Boltons wouldn’t bear the consequences.Hearing this, Talia’s face turned pale. "Can't I at least have a nominal position? I won't go to the company. I only need the title of a secretary! Chris, I have nothing left. My parents don't acknowledge me, and I've lost my job and career. I really ne
Henry remained silent for a moment to recall what he had seen that day–"That day, after I finished work, I saw a Bentley stopped in front of the gate. After taking a closer look, I was sure that it was Mr. Bolton's vehicle, so I kept an eye out. It was just a while later that I saw Mr. Bolton, so I called you immediately."Benjamin rubbed his chin. "How did these two get together? Did you hear what they talked about?"Henry shook his head. "I couldn't hear them. They were too far away. But I could see that Mr. Bolton did not seem happy. He kept a straight face and did not stay long.""Not happy?"Benjamin pondered.If Melody was really in a relationship with Christopher Bolton, they should be lovey-dovey like all young couples. Why was Christopher showing a straight face instead? Belinda who had been listening interjected, "They didn't seem like a couple. Anyway, I have seen the news about Mr. Bolton's marriage."Benjamin thought gravely for a long time before slapping hi
Benjamin felt as if his heart was stabbed by a knife when hearing his daughter's mournful cries.He quickly reassured her. "Don't worry, Evelyn. I will think of a way. You need to take care of yourself!"It was a rare chance for the father and daughter to talk to each other. As Evelyn was about to say something else, a hoarse voice rang from behind, cursing. "You're slacking off! Go and do your work now! Do you think that you are a noble lady? No one will pamper you here!"Evelyn quickly said goodbye to her father softly. "Dad, I have to work now. I can't talk to you anymore. Come get me as soon as possible!"The call was ended hastily, leaving only a beeping sound before Benjamin could give more advice to his daughter.Belinda was stunned for a while and fell to the ground in tears."My girl, my poor daughter, Evelyn… This is not the life for a human. Sigh… my poor girl…"Benjamin was disturbed by her cry and chided, "Stop crying! Crying is useless!"A housewife only cri
Benjamin and Belinda froze.They knew it would not be so easy!Melody was apparently planning to humiliate Evelyn!Belinda shouted angrily, "No! Evelyn is your cousin. Aren't you turning her into a servant if you have her work for you?"Evelyn shouted over the phone, "No way! I don't want to suffer after I go home!"Benjamin's face was also stiff, and he started scolding Melody, "We are your elders. Is this how you behave when we are discussing matters with you? Evelyn is your relative, after all. Is this how you treat family? Aren't you worried about people saying that you are cruel once they find out?""Relatives? Is what she did something a relative would do? It was her who crossed the line first, she cannot blame me for punishing her. I'm older anyway."Melody gave them a stern look. "Go ahead and tell everyone about me whatever you like. I might as well tell them about her deeds and let them judge. Do you really think that I don't know how the necklace in my jewelry box g
It was the entertainment section's headline. The picture on her screen showed a tall man holding a woman in his arms. The woman looked very fragile in a dripping white dress.Weren't they Christopher and Talia?Melody could not hide the coldness in her eyes. Seeing her reaction, Levian got anxious and quickly came over to read the news."What is it? I… Shit, what is this unsightly thing? Is there nothing else to report on? The entertainment section is so short of news to report!"After the mess during the wedding, he thought that Christopher would not be able to stand being cheated on. Even if Christopher was blind, he should have learned of Talia's true nature!Levian thought that Talia would be in the worst situation she could be in, having no place to vent her desperation. But now they were caught on camera acting so intimately with each other. Who could have expected that?Although he did not know what happened to them before the photo was taken, he was sure that Christophe