The gesture surprised Melody.It was unusual for Christopher, who did not typically go out of his way to help others, to offer it. She felt a bit uneasy accepting it."I can manage on my own," she said gently.He proposed, "Perhaps we should let her decide."Amelia's eyes sparkled as she regarded the man before her. He had visited the house before, bearing gifts for Mel. He did not seem like a bad guy.She beamed and spoke with a sweet, childish voice, "Let him carry me, Mel. You have your hands full. It's not convenient for you."Melody shifted her glance to the side, meeting Christopher's deep and meaningful gaze.Obviously, he had never held a child before, yet he was very attentive and concerned. It took him a few tries, but he eventually got Amelia comfortable in his arms.Melody decided to give up after seeing this. She instructed, "Don't squirm too much, Amy. You need to rest."They strolled alongside each other. The two were undeniably captivating, garnering admiring
Christopher pulled back his hand, his expressionless face concealing the turmoil in his heart.He realized he needed to calm down. That being the case, he put the laptop away, got up, and went to the restroom.Melody had a hard time sleeping on the plane. She awoke from her light slumber to discover that Christopher had disappeared. She had just begun to worry about Christopher's whereabouts when a smiling man walked up to her."Hello, I'm the CEO of Epic Entertainment, Hadley Larson." After making this statement, he gave his business card to her.Melody had only recently awoken. There was a hint of pink in the corners of her eyes that only added to her beauty.Hadley secretly thought Melody was beautiful and marveled at her flawless looks. She was a true beauty in her own right, with sharp features, almond-shaped eyes, and rosy cheeks.Her attractiveness was of the type that would resonate with the general public. Hers was one of the rare cases where her face was the one that
Levian's subtext was unmistakable. He felt that none of this was Christopher's business. He should get lost!His tolerance for Christopher was non-existent, and he was convinced that the latter was up to no good.Furthermore, he believed that this man had come to his senses, realized that his sister was a catch and now trying to rekindle a lost flame that he had not valued before. Nice try! But that was not going to happen.Instantly, Luke stepped forward, trying to pull Levian's hand away deftly.But before Luke could intercede, Christopher promptly countered. He brushed Levian's hand off, maintaining a stoic face and not registering any anguish in his look.He remarked in a cold tone, "You shouldn't worry about that."Levian withdrew his hand with a snort."Mr. Bolton, you can't be serious. It's not you that I am concerned about. My sister's just too kind-hearted and tends to look after everyone. I'm just making sure she doesn't wear herself out. You're not that delicate, I pr
The assumption perplexed Melody. "What made you think that?"Levian lounged on the sofa and grinned lazily."You can't blame me for overthinking it. Irwin claimed that you have taken a liking to the man he brought over yesterday in a hurry. Isn't that a new love interest?"With a playful lift of his brows, he teased, "No need to keep secrets. We're all grown-ups here. You have my full support, and I'm all for enjoying life to the fullest!"Melody was stumped by his words."You've misunderstood," she claimed blankly, taking a drink of the tea offered by the butler. "I just wanted to help him realize his full artistic potential since I think he's got it. That's it.""What?" Levian looked disappointed and checked again. "So, he's not a romantic interest?"He had been rooting for Melody to move on and to begin showing interest in other men.Andrew had been silent for a while and then said something out of the blue. His tone was gentle, but his words carried weight. He rem
Caught off guard by his boss's abrupt shift in topic, Luke quickly regretted overstepping his bounds by giving that counsel.Awkwardly, he confessed, "Not yet, sir.""You're so free?" Christopher gave him an intense stare and warned, "You have five days left of the one-week deadline."The admonishment left Luke feeling like a lump was stuck in his throat.Could there be anyone more miserable than him, he pondered? He was reprimanded for his concern over his boss's personal life. Why was his life so bitter?Of course, he dared not let his frustration show.Luke closed his eyes for a time before cautiously proposing, "I'll investigate the whereabouts of the miracle doctor. In the meantime, maybe you'd like to examine her photograph?"Facing Christopher's critical glance, he quickly patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry, I'll start going through the surveillance footage right away and give you an answer before the deadline!"Christopher was silent, yet the mention of the phot
"Talia is causing a commotion on our company's roof, threatening to jump! There's already a crowd below discussing this fervently."Melody's brow creased in response to the news.She wondered what lunacy had infected Talia to make her want to cause havoc at her office."Have the police been informed?""Yes, they're on the scene now."Something hit Melody, and she ordered sternly, "Call Christopher to come and take her away!"Jenson seemed disturbed as he said, "She specifically asked for you. The police have asked for your cooperation in going up to the rooftop."Leroy had never encountered anything like this before. He was visibly bewildered. "What's all this...?"Albert, now on alert, recalled that Talia was the same person who had tried to humiliate Melody before. As a result of her defeat, she resorted to throwing a tantrum.He proposed, "She has the nerve to come here? Mel, I'll accompany you.""No, you two stay out of this. Besides, with the police already there, it w
Olivia was putting on a face mask. Her face was covered in white cream as she swiveled her head toward Natasha and asked, "Oh? What's the good news?" Her eyes zeroed in on the headline glaring from the screen. There was a news article titled "The Hidden Story Behind Nolan Enterprise's President Ending Up as a Mistress."The comment section beneath buzzed with nearly everyone chastising Melody for having questionable ethics."Wasn't this woman lauded for her independence? But she's involved in this sort of thing secretly!""I always thought those images of her were fake. She looked like a temptress, and now she's exposed as one!""Urgh! Being a mistress is low! I hope her company crumbles!"Olivia took a close look at the picture released by the media. The person dramatically threatening to leap from the building was none other than Talia!"Wow, this cheap slut has finally met her downfall!" Olivia detested Talia, but she was content as long as it made Melody's life difficult.
As Jenson made a move to assist, Christopher swiftly bypassed Talia and caught Melody in his embrace, preventing her fall.His timely intervention spared her from any harm.The warm embrace made Melody feel momentarily disoriented. The scent of his cologne was a comforting presence, and it surprisingly settled the turmoil within her.Talia watched Christopher's tender and gentle treatment of Melody. It was an eyesore and a sight that filled her with vexation.She sprung to her feet, crying out, "Chris! Why are you holding this slut? Why protect her? You vowed to always be my guardian! Have you forgotten your promise to me?"As if struck by lightning, Talia's accusatory plea jolted Melody into her senses.This man, usually so composed and stern, had made such a profound commitment. Talia seemed to retain an enduring, innocent love in his heart. No matter her actions, she was always favored by him.Recalling Christopher's instinctive gesture of protection toward her, Melody wanted