To take care of Sophia, who was flying for the first time, Melody and Christopher requested the stewardess to ensure they sat in a row.Melody took out some earplugs for Sophia. "You may get tinnitus. This will help."Sophia didn’t experience any discomfort except a slight dizziness, so she waved her hand in dismissal. "It’s alright. I’m so excited, this is my first time traveling to Bayridge!Christopher chuckled. "I can take you around for a nice tour when you’re free.""That’s no big deal. Business first." Sophia gave him a meaningful look. "Hmm… You should spend more time with Melody instead."Hearing that, Melody was stunned. She glanced at Christopher. ‘What did you tell her?’Christopher shrugged innocently. ‘Nothing.’Melody pursed her lips, displeased. "Please stop making fun of me."Apparently, Sophia had a strong desire to solve their issues. She took Melody's hand, and said, "Melody, Christopher came all the way to the village just for you. I don't know what happe
Just like Amelia said, the competition attracted many applicants due to Nolan Enterprise’s influence.In just a few days, the first preliminary round was over. All the contestants who were eliminated sighed in dejection. They missed a good job opportunity, and didn’t get to meet the Nolans’ heiress.Jenson took the list and reported the results of the preliminary round to Melody. "Only two contestants show great potential. The rest are relatively ordinary."He pointed at the list. "Janice Langly and Queta Conrad. The judges thought they were better than the rest."There were photos of the two of them on the contestant profiles. Both women wore standard polite smiles. Janice had a round face and round eyes, delicate and dignified. Queta was also good-looking, but for some reason, Melody felt uncomfortable looking at her eyes.She wasn’t sure whether it was a lighting problem during the shooting, but she felt that Queta’s eyes were a little impure."Alright, proceed with your work.
Melody commented, "There are some minor errors in her work."Paula was willing to hear her out, but Queta was displeased. Her expression changed immediately, and she demanded, "What errors?"Melody pointed at her work, and said loudly, "The colors used are bright and appropriate, but they can be improved. Most importantly, the technique used for the little girl’s eyes is quite inappropriate. The ordering technique is more suitable to show the purity in her eyes, as compared to the picking technique.”When Dexter heard that, he looked closer, and nodded. Melody’s words seemed to make sense.Queta was unhappy. The judges were originally praising her—Melody's actions were clearly a disgrace to her!"No way!" Quetta strode forward angrily. She stared straight at Melody, and sneered, "Miss, you’re the host, not the judge. You may be good at planning an event, but silk hand embroidery isn’t your thing. My advice, don’t pretend to be an expert!"As soon as she said that, everyone's eyes
Melody was ready to bring this little incident to a close. She cleared her throat, and signaled for everyone to quiet down. "Ladies and gentlemen, I represent the organizers in planning this competition. Naturally, I must consider their reputation. You all came a long way to participate in this event, and our gathering is a stroke of fate. I hope we can respect each other and make the competition proceed smoothly."Her words were articulate and polite, earning the admiration of those present.Queta gnashed her teeth in frustration, glaring fiercely at Melody from a place where nobody noticed. She knew there was an underlying message in Melody’s words, which implied that she was being too arrogant.The judges continued with their comments. "This stitching technique is too ordinary, this color scheme is too flashy... But this one, the concept is clever."The work being referred to didn't directly depict a scene of a reunion of people, but instead portrayed a few pairs of hands
Without waiting for Sophia to inquire further, the waiter arrived with their dishes. Melody first served a spoonful of bamboo shoots to Sophia. "These bamboo shoots look fresh and crisp. Try them."Indeed, the taste was refreshing and delightful. Sophia's eyes widened slightly, and she exclaimed, "These are fantastic! They’re nothing like the dried or canned bamboo shoots I've had before. They’re exceptionally fresh and sweet."Melody smoothly continued the conversation. "If I had known you liked these, I should’ve brought two baskets when I visited you. But it's not too late. This time, I'll make sure you eat your fill."Sophia chuckled. "Haha, I can only take a few bites before my belly becomes round!"The two engaged in a lively conversation, laughing and chatting, creating a warm atmosphere that made them seem like close family.Christopher focused on Melody's delicate eyes, and noticed that she seemed to keep her emotions hidden. Though they were so close, he felt as if the
Still, it was Melody who took the stage to speak. "All of you who have come this far are the elites of the silk hand embroidery world. Regardless of the final results, your abilities are recognized by everyone."The rules for the final round of this competition are quite simple. No specific theme, no restrictions on embroidery techniques. Based on your experiences in the competition over the past few days, create a unique piece of work within a two-day time limit."Each of your submitted works will be stored by the staff and locked in personal lockers. The exhibition and evaluation will take place the following day."After hearing the rules for this round, the contestants returned to the backstage resting room, each lost in thought.Janice silently nodded, jotting down everything Melody had said in her notebook. Her friends huddled around her, and one of them remarked, "Janice, you're so diligent.""Yeah, you're actually taking notes. No wonder the teacher praised your work for
The icy and stern look in Melody's eyes left Queta deeply alarmed. Melody's gaze was undoubtedly a warning to her!As the others left, Queta was left in a state of panic, her entire being in disarray.This scene was observed by the staff, who couldn't help but admire Melody.Melody was truly a master strategist. She had foreseen the potential trouble, and had purposely spread false information to lure the fish into the net.Her speed in investigating the truth was lightning fast. The hotel corridor's surveillance cameras had seemingly been hacked on the night in question, causing a malfunction. But when it came to the entire Bayridge, there wasn't a hacker who dared to challenge her.With her slender fingers flying across the keyboard, Melody quickly cracked the system. With access to high-definition surveillance footage, she had a clear view of the thief's appearance and physique.She immediately made a phone call. "Jenson, find out the identity of this person and bring him here
After being rebuked by Benjamin, Queta didn't dare to lose her temper again, despite feeling resentful. She asked skeptically, "Do you really have a way?"Benjamin sneered. "Of course! I've faced her in so many battles. This time, I’ll make sure she falls from grace!"She gritted her teeth, but had no choice but to trust him for now. She suppressed her anger, and said, "Alright, I'll follow your lead."—With Queta gone, the scene once again became filled with joy and laughter. Seeing the cheerful atmosphere, Melody proposed, "I know a restaurant with unique flavors and a great environment. Tonight, Nolan Enterprise will host a celebration banquet. Everyone is welcome to relax and enjoy.""Awesome! Thank you, Miss Nolan!""Miss Nolan, you’re beautiful and kind!"Several young girls surrounded Melody, praising her endlessly, making her laugh.The excellent dining location she mentioned was none other than the Cordon Grand Hotel. Although it didn't appear extravagant, it was sp
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