Afterward, she turned to Albert. "Here, this is my brother. You couldn't see him clearly from afar, but now you should get a good look, right?"Albert just smiled. Levian, upon seeing him, immediately straightened his posture. There was a brief flash of sharpness in his eyes, which quickly disappeared.The two exchanged glances, their expressions subtly nuanced. Neither of them spoke; they simply maintained this indescribable balance.Levian was the first to extend his hand. "Hello."Albert responded with a smile. "Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you."The exchange seemed smooth and without any issues. However, the strange atmosphere they created didn't escape Melody's attention. What did it mean for them to look at each other for such a long time?Did they know each other?Melody squinted and asked, "What's with those expressions? You seem like you've met before. Brother, do you know Albert?""Of course I’d recognize such a handsome face," Levian replied playfully, a mischievou
Melody felt her heart racing the more she thought about it, but her expression remained stoic and composed.Levian's patience seemed to have run thin. He reached out to pull Melody, but Christopher skillfully dodged his attempt, and his face grew cooler."Bolton! Keep bothering my sister, and don't blame me for not being polite!" Levian snarled.Christopher paid no heed to his words. He didn't even spare a glance in his direction, instead focusing on Melody. He sounded confused as he asked, "Why are you resisting me so much? Have I done something to upset you? Is it because I took that embroidery piece?" The audacity he had to ask such a question! How should Melody respond? Should she recount the hell she had endured since she married into the Bolton family three years ago, starting from Christopher's betrayal when he held Talia in high regard? Or should she begin with how he continued to doubt her even after their divorce?Melody couldn't bring herself to speak, nor did she
"Huh...?"Luke didn't expect that his boss would still deny it to this extent. He turned to look at the embroidered piece placed on the back seat and asked, "Mr. Bolton, I remember you don't like silk hand embroidery. Did you buy this for Miss Melody? You've never bought useless items before."Luke thought his logic was impeccable, but he didn't anticipate the cold stare from Christopher. "Do you think you understand me well? I bought it for a reason, not as a gift!"Luke's eyebrows twitched, and he was rendered speechless.Apparently, the embroidery wasn't intended for Melody. They had managed to irritate each other to this extent, and they couldn't find a way to make her happy by offering this beautiful piece? With her personality, if she really liked this silk hand embroidery, she would surely remember the favor and find a way to repay it in the future. This could have given them a chance to get along.Luke couldn't stand how his boss was so slow to recognize his feelings,
The Nolan Family had a family tradition of safeguarding information about Melody, keeping it low-key and confidential. As a result, she didn't hold a press conference to address the media when she returned.She said solemnly, "The information won't leak. A brainless model from the event's organizing committee happened to gossip about me. I got annoyed, so I gave her a good beating.""You should tell me next time," Levian said."I got it.""As for that woman who dared to slander you behind your back… Which company does she work for, and what's her name?" "She's called... I think her name is Talia. I can't remember her company's name, but it's already been handled. Everything's fine now."Levian was visibly upset. For the past three years, he couldn't protect Melody properly, causing her to suffer so much. This had become a thorn in his throat that he couldn't remove. Whenever he thought about it, he was crushed with immense guilt.He cherished her dearly, and wanted to shield he
With her nerves on edge, Evelyn soon arrived at her doorstep. As she reached the front door, she sighed in relief. The moment she pulled her collar down to unlock the door, two burly men suddenly appeared out of nowhere and forcefully grabbed her hand."Ahhh! You... Mmmph!"Evelyn screamed in horror. The next moment, her mouth was swiftly covered with a towel, silencing her cries for help. The two burly men were too massive for her to resist; she could only watch in fear as they tied her hands tightly, feeling utterly powerless.Oh no...Despair engulfed her; this had to be Melody's retaliation! If they took her away, she might not even make it out alive.Evelyn still vividly remembered the sound when Talia’s wrist was broken, and the distinct crack of her bones. The memory sent shivers down her spine. She struggled desperately, attempting to find a way to escape.But the difference in strength was too great, and her struggles were in vain. The men dragged her away roughly, leavi
"Yes, Miss."Simon responded quickly, and threw the severely beaten Evelyn into the basement.Melody rested on the sofa for a moment. Simon did his task with great efficiency, and returned after a short while."Miss, I've taken care of it."Having heard Evelyn's threats earlier, he was concerned for her safety and suggested, "Based on what she said, it seems she might have found someone to support her. Should we consider having people protect you regularly, Miss?""No need."Melody raised an eyebrow and sneered, "With her limited abilities, she won't find anyone reliable. Whoever it is, let them come!"Her tone was firm, and she exuded an air of confidence. She had transformed into a different person compared to the naive woman she used to be. Regardless of who Evelyn had managed to get on her side, Melody was certain she could handle it.Simon, observing her newfound determination, felt relieved. "Miss, you've become more decisive. By the way, the investigation you asked me
"What do you want?" Ethan was on high alert. "Christopher, I won't tell you and let you mess things up!""You're wrong. I'm not trying to mess things up.""What is it then? Don't tell me you're just joining in on the fun because you're free.""I want to collaborate with her." Christopher's crisp and cold voice crawled into Ethan's ears. "It so happens that I am also interested in the embroidery business. Tell me where it is and we can sit down and discuss."Ethan was speechless.He smirked. Collaborate?Who would believe it?"Even if you managed to come, do you think you can calmly sit down and discuss the collaboration? Mr. Bolton, aren't you aware of what you did today?"Ethan was annoyed at the thought of his kindness not being appreciated by this man.Despite socializing for so many years, he had never met any rich man as stubborn as Christopher. "I have told you repeatedly not to fight with her for that piece of embroidery. Is it the only one in this world? Why can'
Melody crossed her arms and raised her chin slightly. With a flat tone, she ordered, "Then you can start right away."The bodyguards received the signal and let go of Evelyn's arms.They were so sore and painful that she could barely lift them. Regardless, she had to endure the pain, and she took the tongs. She dared not show any unwillingness on her face because if she did, she knew that Melody would throw her back into the cramped dark basement and make her live with the rats. Elvira Poe was the best example. What happened to her proved that this vicious woman could do anything!Evelyn used to be a pampered young lady at home. She lived a luxurious life thanks to being a Nolan. How would she know how to serve another person? Moreover, her whole body was trembling from soreness, including her hands, which failed to take food.However, Melody did not have any pity for her. When she saw her moving slowly, she used her fork to hit her hands."Why are you dawdling? Hurry up!"As