Melody put down the small silver key and turned for a closer look—Facebook was just getting lively, with Digby's scandal topping the first three spots in trending searches.After the video of Digby and Elvira surfaced, Megan demanded a divorce and a direct settlement.The social media site was now a court as the pair argued relentlessly!Digby: [She psychologically abused me over the years, and any man who's lost his dignity would have impaired judgment when they're outside. I'm loyal to my family, but she's heartless!]Megan: [Shut up! You're cheating and you'd still make excuses for yourself?! Would I snap at you if you weren't so incompetent that you can't even make money or take care of the children? And you're demanding me to be at your beck and call after all that? Dream on!]"Pfft. Excuses—men who can't keep it in their pants are all rotten!"Melody sneered as she read the comments—Digby was the one cheating, but he somehow blamed it on his wife. It was impressive what che
Smiling, Levian pinched Melody's cheek and said, "Don't worry. Just spend some quality time with the boy—I have stuff to do at my club, so I'm leaving."Melody saw him off exasperatedly and drove to Albert's workplace.The man hurried into his car, looking as happy as a labrador when he saw her."Mel!"Melody patted his head. "How's work? A Massican restaurant just opened on West Street and the reviews are good. Why don't we try it?""Actually, I'll pass." Albert blinked at her, leaning against the car door. "Let's take a stroll down Gastro Lane. Reviews on Facebook say there are plenty of stalls offering delicious food there."Melody raised a brow. "You'd rather eat street food?""Yeah. Work's been busy, so it's either food prepared by the event organizers or from some restaurant from a nearby mall. I've really had enough of fine dining and would rather have something else."He was a manchild to the core and wanted to escape the constricting rules of showbiz whenever he could.
Sandy was thrilled to take a photo with Albert, and it was not until afterward that she noticed Albert kept sliding peeks to the side.She followed his gaze and was soon stunned.The woman was tall and slender, her bare long neck showing the fairness of her skin. Even though she was wearing casual streetwear, there was a youthful beauty about her.Even with her baseball cap lowered, it was not hard to see how beautiful she was!Sandy paused just then and asked Albert softly, "I-Is she your girlfriend?""Hmm?" Albert then realized Sandy had noticed Melody's presence and beamed at Sandy in turn. "You can tell?"Sandy glanced between them. Seeing that they were dressed in the same style of clothes and bearing such divine good looks, she became dead sure, "Oh, of course! Even your caps are from a couple's set, you know?"Albert was grinning from ear to ear and turned toward Melody with a sparkly expression. Melody was left hiding her face behind her palm from the fangirl's wild
While Christopher was sulking, Albert was on cloud nine after managing such intimate skin contact with Melody.There was hiding the dazzling smile on his face, and he would be skipping around if he was not careful about keeping up appearances with his fans there with them. When he got closer, he picked the faint sweet scent of her body. It was not particularly strong, but it still tempted one to inhale it further as their heart raced—a sensation Albert had never experienced.He found it a tender, beautiful moment that he would hold in his memory forever.Sandy worked fast too—she loved capturing moments in her life with the instant camera she always carried with her.She soon produced a photo, and Albert was smiling as soon as she saw one. "Can you give me all the photos you have?"Sandy happily agreed to it, and Albert was soon pocketing the photos of multiple angles and perfect lighting. Then, he quickly said goodbye. "Thank you, but I'm going to have lunch now. See you girl
Melody frowned. "Why don't you listen to yourself, Mr. Bolton? Also, I'm having dinner with my friend, and you're telling me not to get upset when you've barged in like you did?"Seeing that Melody was angry, Albert moved over to her side protectively."You heard her, Mr. Bolton," he said quietly and threateningly. "You're not welcome here, so don't bother us during our lunch.Even from the doorway, Luke could feel the heat from the dick-measuring contest between the two men, which was just stopping short of blowing up.Christopher folded his arms before his chest. Though he was sitting, his presence was no less imposing even though Albert was standing.His expression was cool, but his demeanor was relaxed, even elegant.He looked up, as if finally seeing Albert—his gaze was dark but he exuded an overwhelming pressure, a body language honed from years of power play."Albert, was it? I've seen the internet drama—thank you for defending my wife." He spoke those last two words so
"That's right!" Luke nodded repeatedly before sighing and hurrying after Christopher. "Everything I said is true. Just think about it for a moment."Melody was speechless, pursing her lips.Her eyes were narrowed and her thoughts impassive.Albert looked on, his expression stiffening as his knuckles clenched.So that was why Melody suddenly invited him out for lunch—she was thanking him for what was happening online.Regrettably, he was not the one who did. And to make things worse, Melody was always too kind for her own good. Even if Christopher's effort might not prompt her to have a change of heart just yet, she just might be moved toward that end.Walking up and breaking the silence, he said, "I didn't know you misunderstood, Mel—I wasn't thinking when you invited me out for lunch… I should have asked.""Oh, it's not your fault. I was the one who misunderstood." Melody rubbed her temples as she came to her senses and pulled out a chair while flashing a smile at Albert. "Don'
Melody was always gifted in reading people, not to mention that children were incapable of hiding their thoughts.Therefore, Melody could immediately tell that Amelia was wary against her and not the unfamiliar surroundings.And considering that Evelyn brought Amelia here, Melody understood immediately.Evelyn must have badmouthed her plenty.Still, she did not go on the warpath right away since they were in a child's presence. Pointing at the couch, Melody gestured for Amelia to sit on the couch, but the child did not move.Melody did not get upset, however, and instead flashed a warm smile and asked, "Aren't you hungry after a long flight, Amy? I have plenty of good food here. What would you like?"Children would always be children. With Melody's tender demeanor and gentle coaxing, Amelia was immediately drawn to her.Pursing her lips in thought, she said quietly, "I-I want cake.""No problem," Melody replied and promptly had a servant fetch a mango layer cake and a strawbe
A child's mind is quite simple—when the word 'beat' is mentioned, they would immediately think of a fist fight.On the other hand, Evelyn's plans were more sinister. "It's easy—I can teach you. Since Melody isn't worried about you, you just have to be a good girl and be her friend. Eventually, I'll give you a pack of laxatives, and you just have to put it in her cup without her noticing."Amelia was shocked. "Laxatives?!""Yes," Evelyn replied, perfectly calm. "Don't worry—we're punishing a bad person, and she would be too weak to bully you. You're the only one I can trust, Amy. Do you promise to help?"Evelyn made her face droop, appearing vulnerable and miserable.Amelia nodded tamely right then. "Okay, Evelyn!""Good girl!" Evelyn exclaimed, giving Amelia candy after achieving her objective and leaving her to her devices.Evelyn looked out the window, her eyes flashing with savagery.'Hah! Just you wait, Melody! You're not getting out of this!'Evelyn had decided to properl