Melody had intended to joke with him, but she did not expect the young lad to be so serious. Smiling, she said, "I'm just kidding. You will be repaying me as long as you focus on your career and follow the rules."After signing his name, Leroy handed the contract to Melody for stamping. When he glimpsed the phrase "Nolan Enterprise" in the last row, he blinked his eyes in confusion."Nolan Enterprise… Miss Nolan, are you an executive of the company?"Leroy opened his innocent, clear eyes wide and stared at Melody.This was way beyond his imagination!Melody was amused by his facial expression and laughed. "Why? Don't I look like one?""No, no, no. I don't mean that. I am just a little surprised…" replied Leroy, "All the executives I've met before this were middle-aged men with big beer bellies. It's my first time meeting someone like you. You are so…"He felt shy looking at Melody's delicate, impeccable face and lowered his volume. "It's my first time meeting such a young and
Melody froze and looked at Leroy."You're right."Leroy reminded Melody of someone, and she thought that he resembled Christopher. But now, he looked very much like Albert when his eyes were covered."Is it a coincidence?"Irwin scratched his head and did not think much about it. "You're always meeting good-looking people, and somehow they look alike, hahaha."She did not think much about it either. After all, good-looking people had a lot of similarities."Perhaps there are some similarities in the appearances of the world's top models. Maybe this kid was born a model."While they were busy discussing the matter, Leroy remained silent even though he was curious about it. He sat quietly and waited for their conversation to end."Well then, are you going back to Bayridge, or are you staying here for another couple of days, boss?" Irwin poured Melody a glass of water and asked.Melody sipped the water and thought briefly. "I am not leaving. Bring Leroy back first. He is not
Choking on thick smoke, he coughed nonstop and could not open his eyes.As he was about to lose consciousness, a girl came to his rescue.She was not tall, but she held his hands tightly and reassured him with a comforting voice. "Don't be scared. I will definitely get you out of here."After that, she carried him on her back and walked out of the hellish fire in small steps.When he woke up, the first person he saw was Talia.The girl looked pure and maidenly. She looked so clean as if she were not tainted by anything.He did not understand why time could change a person so much.After so many years, the kind-hearted girl no longer existed. Instead, she became a liar and a crook.Occupied by his thoughts, a voice suddenly rang in his mind.If only she was the one who saved him!Regardless, it was just a thought.…He extinguished the cigarette and honked the car horn.Melody looked toward the direction of the sound and stopped in her tracks."Why are you here?""Where
"How about this? I can't have a proper conversation with you over the phone. I will send you my address. Come to my place so we can discuss this, alright? I haven't seen you for years. I really miss you." The woman laughed softly and affectionately.But Melody feigned indifference. She smirked. It's a trap, isn't it?She would see what that woman was up to!"Alright. I'll be there in ten minutes."Her face turned stiff, and her whole body exuded a horrifying coldness that even Christopher feltHe looked at her.Though she was cold and frowning, she was still very beautiful like the bright moon hanging in the sky which could only be viewed from afar but cannot be touched. She was really different from before.Christopher asked, "Is it still the same address as before?"Melody gazed ahead and nodded firmly.For the sake of Amy's happiness and future, she would not yield no matter what!…The smile on Samantha's face disappeared the moment she hung up the call.The warmth
"Take good care of her?"Melody curled her lips and gave Samantha an indifferent look. She spoke with a soft yet assertive tone, "Aunt, Amy was hospitalized because of Dwade's violence, and she is still lying on the hospital bed. Is this his so-called love for Amy? Amy nearly lost her life, you know? Dwade either drinks or gambles every day and always vents his anger on the child. What value is there in the existence of such a father?"Melody's heart ached at the thought of the little child's pale face, so she had no intention of holding back her anger!Once domestic violence started, it would never stop.Even as a cousin, she could not tolerate any of this. How could the biological mother of Amelia actually bullshit about giving him another chance?What a mother!The sofa was a bit old and sitting on it made Melody feel uncomfortable. While she was speaking, her eyebrows were knitted, and her hand was placed on the back of her waist. Christopher keenly noticed her gesture and
Christopher seemed to lose interest in Samantha, and left their conversation early. Samantha found herself at a loss for words.She was good at socializing and winning people over, and she had never failed at it.Despite this, she was unable to get any closer to Melody. Meanwhile, her plans failed despite her best efforts to be cordial with Christopher.Though subtly, Christopher's focus always shifted to Melody.On the other hand, Melody was indifferent. It was as if an invisible wall separated them. They were physically close yet emotionally distant.Reflecting on their interactions, Samantha doubted anything romantic could develop between them.Samantha pondered silently.With Christopher's appeal and stature, he must have encountered numerous exceptional women. However, Melody, with her challenging personality, seemed an unlikely match for Christopher and his affections.She changed the subject after she was convinced of her ideas and giggled lightly, "Look at you, all grow
"Amy, is your head still feeling dizzy?""Hmm... Yesterday, I did feel a bit off, but today it's a lot better. Although there's a bit of an itch."Melody checked Amelia's pulse once more, offering a reassuring smile and saying, "Don't worry, your wound is healing. That's a sign of recovery."Full of youth, Amelia found it difficult to stay confined to a bed."Does that mean I get to go home soon?" she inquired, her voice brimming with excitement."Yes, but you need to rest well to speed up the healing process."Amelia slid back into bed obediently. Melody's comforting pats and strokes lulled the little girl into a peaceful slumber.A child's innocent and tranquil sleeping face was truly the most lovely picture to behold.Melody sighed softly. She flipped open her laptop, and her screen came alive with complex code.As he entered the ward, Christopher noticed Melody working at her computer. When she concentrated, the bluish glow from the electronic screen made her skin look p
Melody was absorbed in her writing. Her fingers tapped out a frenetic rhythm on the keyboard.Christopher watched her, and he felt his own emotions rise and fall to the movement of her fingertips.He decided to have Luke look into Melody's experiences overseas to see whether any men had tried to seduce her.Earlier, this woman claimed that there was no one. However, he was unsatisfied with her evasive answer and could not help but wonder if she had developed feelings for other men?Samantha's insinuations had become a thorn in his heart. A lump lodged in his throat. An unresolved issue refusing to move up or down.While he was silently glum, the phone rang at an inopportune time."Mr. Bolton, I have news!"Christopher responded, "Go ahead.""Dwade hired those thugs. We're still looking for the driver, but the vehicle had a fake plate. Last seen at a highway exit, the car vanished from the cameras. I'm rallying the guys to track it down!"He hit the speaker button, making the c
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