Screams permeated the office space, spilling out of the windows and startling the birds perched in the trees outside. Christopher looked at Talia with an icy detachment, barely recognizing the woman before him. She continued to shirk responsibility for her actions, casting blame on everyone but herself. Had it not been for Talia's act of saving his life in the past, anyone else who had brought him such shame at the engagement party, offended his family, and caused harm to someone he cared about would face a grim fate—death. But fate had it that Talia was his savior. After a long pause, Christopher looked down at Talia condescendingly. His voice even and devoid of emotion as he said, "You'll be reassigned to a branch of the company. From now on, don't show your face in front of me." Talia's eyes bulged with disbelief. "What? WHAT?" All of her previous outrage vanished into fear at once. She threw herself at Christopher, only to be forcefully pulled away. "No, Chris, yo
Melody's driving was swift and effortless, and it did not take long for them to reach Nolan Manor. Amelia raced up to her as soon as the door opened. She exclaimed, "Mel, you're back!" The little girl had been in much better spirits recently. Her cheeks radiated a healthier glow, and she was no longer confined to her bed, now moving about with ease. Melody had been worried sick about her. At this point, she was finally able to relax. She hugged the little girl tightly, and her fingers brushed through the soft new growth of her hair. "Did you sleep well last night?" Melody inquired. Amelia nodded with a tiny smile on her face. She admitted, "I love your bed. It's so soft and comfortable. But it's just that I missed you a bit." Melody's heart warmed at the sight of Amelia's smiling and lively energy. She pinched her rosy cheek and reassured, "Well, I'm here now, right?" Together, they ascended the stairs, arm in arm. Leroy, witnessing this warm scene, did not disturb
Luke seemed to have asked him the same question before. But at that time, he was convinced he only wanted to make amends.Now, however, could he earnestly say the same?He suddenly sprang to his feet, seemingly getting an answer to the question that had been stuck on his mind.Ethan jumped, startled even before he recovered the first time. "Shit. What are you doing?"However, Christopher had put down his glass and strode out of the door without a word, leaving Gabriel stunned too. "What's gotten into him? I don't think I spoke that much."Beside him, Ethan watched as Christopher disappeared from sight and shook his head. "The man's great at everything but too slow when it comes to relationships. If he could invest a third of his ability to lead a company into relationships, he certainly wouldn't end up in this sorry state."-Christopher's head did not feel clearer even though he felt the breeze against his face as he stepped out of the bar and got into his car.Only one though
The next day, the sun was shining through the windows of Nolan Enterprise's board room.Everyone should feel calm and at ease, but every board member was feeling grumpy instead, leaving the vibes in the room troubled.Dressed in a gray business suit and skirt, Melody had her hair tied up in a high ponytail, and she looked as beautiful as she was charismatic.Sitting at the long table, she stared at everyone, "I've distributed my report, and I've called everyone here to make an announcement. After the latest market survey, I will be—"Bang! The door suddenly opened violently, cutting her short. "Hold it!" Benjamin strode inside, his chest puffed confidently. "I must protest!"Melody furrowed her brow when she saw who it was—he still had the balls to show up?"Oh, Melody. I really have to lecture this time," he said, walking to the center of the room as if unperturbed by the awkwardness.Then, he began with the script he came up with beforehand, going on without pause as he le
To no surprise, a tall, exceedingly handsome man strode in.Today, Christopher was wearing a black Louvotton suit which fitted him to a tee. Despite the bright, eye-catching sleeves, he was mostly dressed subtly.But even as he simply stood there, his very presence lorded over the rest.What was Christopher doing here?Melody certainly had no idea what was going on, let alone the board members.Still, they all belonged to polite society and were familiar with the young and successful CEO.Once he showed up, the board members' faces fell as they whispered among each other."Is Bolton Enterprise taking part in the project too?""Seems like it. Why else would he say that?""It's amazing… the girlie managed to secure Bolton Enterprise's investment?!"Jim promptly flashed an apologetic smile despite feeling embarrassed. "Actually, we didn't know you were involved, Mr. Bolton. But since you're supporting us, the project would definitely have no issues! We're relieved!"Bobby quick
Christopher hated the way Melody wanted to distance herself from him.Those lips were so red and moist—why were her words so harsh and cold?Snorting, he asked with a sneer, "So, you're getting real close with Albert Scott. Should I call you Mel like he does?"His demanding tone left Melody unsettled as she glared at him and retorted, "You have no right to pry into my private affairs. Stop meddling and show some respect!"He was crazy! She tried to push him away, but that only triggered Christopher's repressed rage.Frustrated and insecure, he was consumed by impulse as he sneered and grabbed her wrists, and he leaned in without hesitation to kiss her."Mmmph?!"Melody's eyes widened as their lips met, but her struggling and grunts of surprise were all flirting in Christopher's mind, tickling him like a feather. He could not help wanting more, forcing his way through her teeth and going deeper.How could he not know kissing her felt this good?Still, just as hormones flared,
Melody's flight lasted a few hours, and it was nighttime when she landed.She lodged in a nearby hotel and did not wash up since it was late.She woke very early next morning, slinging her backpack over her shoulders as she left happily—she was always enthusiastic when it came to things she liked to do. Sophia's village was far away from the bustling city. In fact, it was so secluded that her driver stopped outside the village. "I'm sorry, but this is as far as the GPS goes. It's all huts and housing without proper sequencing, so I can't take you to the address."Melody alighted and looked around.The scenery was beautiful as her grandmother described it, and it was a really small town.The mountain path was craggy and only covered in gravel at best, so Melody felt lucky she had the foresight to change into sneakers.She turned on her navigation on her phone, walking past lanes and turns for fifteen minutes… only to realize she was back where she started!The driver was right—
Melody scanned the area and noticed that the place did seem quite deserted, which proved the girl's words to be true. Hence, she smiled softly and gave in. "Thank you then. My name is Melody Nolan, by the way."The young girl seemed overjoyed to have made such a beautiful friend. "My name is Charlotte McGee, but you can just call me Charlie. Let's go to my place now!"Charlotte seemed quite familiar with the area, so she was able to take a shortcut and arrive at their destination within ten minutes. They were now before an old and simple little yard, along with a three storey flat. The furnishing was simple yet tasteful, especially with the tiger engravings within the walls. It was exactly to her liking as well.Beyond the yard was the woman who saw Melody in the morning when she was washing clothes by the river. A hint of joy and surprise flashed through her eyes.She then started speaking in the foreign language once more, to which Charlotte replied casually. Seeing this, Melod