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
With her mind full of doubt, Melody pushed the huge door of the meeting room.The moment she saw the guests, she realized what the secretary was shyly excited about.Ethan and Christopher were both sitting on the sofa, waiting. The only difference was that Ethan was leaning lazily while Christopher was sitting upright.Though both donned a tailored suit for the business discussion, one was behaving casually and flirty, while the other one was aloof and reserved. The morning sun shone through the curtains and showered Christopher's face. His face glowed like a splendorous jade, making it hard for other people to move their eyes away from him.No wonder the secretary was so excited. However, it was the other way round for Melody!She had clearly only agreed to discuss with Ethan. Why did an extra person appear out of nowhere? Seeing her face, Ethan hurriedly stood up with the intention of explaining the situation. However, Melody threw him a sharp gaze, which he understood immediate
This was a question that had plagued him for a long time.Even if there had been a change in her state of mind before and after marriage, it was impossible for such drastic change to occur in such a short period of time. Her change was so great that he found her somewhat unfamiliar.Melody's face stiffened and said, "Frederick!"Frederick immediately stepped in between them, creating a chance for Melody to shake off Christopher's hand.However, Frederick alone was not enough to stop the determined man. Christopher easily freed himself from Frederick and ran out of the meeting room, drawing the attention of several employees passing by in the corridor.With an expressionless face, he grabbed Melody's wrist. "You don't have to hide it from me anymore. I have looked into everything. You married me because of Albert Scott. You did it to get him money from Grandpa!"He was breathing heavily, and there seemed to be a fire burning in his chest.It burned so much that his sanity compl
After watching the scene just now, Frederick realized that there might be some misunderstanding between Melody and Christopher.As someone who always prioritized Melody's interests, he thought it might be a good thing to help them clear things up.After a brief consideration, he led Christopher to a deserted stairwell.It was dimly lit, caging Christopher in murkiness. Anyway, he was not affected by it anymore and spoke first. "You should be aware by now that Melody and I were once husband and wife. I don't have any other intention, I just want to know why she is so different from who she was before the divorce. What exactly happened to her after she returned to the Nolan family?"Though a person's personality could change with circumstances, it should not have changed so drastically."Still, this is not a valid reason for you to coerce Miss Nolan, isn't it, Mr. Bolton?"Frederick could not make himself friendly to Christopher after witnessing the changes of his young lady. "
Ethan took a while to reply. He inquired, "Huh? Where have your inquiries taken you?""My research revealed that you spent a lot of time quietly promoting the art. You went so far as to bring in experts in the field of embroidery to provide guidance."Melody inched toward Ethan. Squinting, she continued, "Obviously, you wouldn't simply agree because you trust me. Profit-loss transactions are never undertaken by businessmen like us."Her comment emphasized Ethan's unique role in the partnership.For a split second, the man was speechless. Her deduction was spot on, but how did she find out about all this when he was being so discreet?When it came to dealing with company CEOs, he had seen it all. He had met a wide range of people. Some were susceptible to manipulation by flattery, while others were overly cautious and reluctant to take risks, which cost them opportunities.Melody was unique. She noticed every little thing, and she was immune to compliments. Sweet talk did not easi