"Mom! Mom, are you okay?"Natasha immediately pinched her mother’s hand, her face ashen with fright.Olivia struggled to catch her breath, and soon opened her eyes. She didn't have fifty million dollars!She quickly turned to tug on Christopher's sleeve. "Son! Can you help me pay? Fifty million isn't too much for you, right?"Olivia looked at her son with anticipation. They were blood-related; she was sure he wouldn’t heartlessly refuse her!To her dismay, he remained seated and didn't move. His face was ominously dark."Please, I’m begging you! I really can't afford fifty million!" Olivia went on."Brother..."Natasha was about to beg, but as soon as she opened her mouth, she was silenced by his icy, piercing gaze.Seeing Melody and Albert in the distance, Christopher felt a lump in his chest and a throbbing headache."Mom, I warned you before. You're an adult, and you need to take responsibility for your actions."Having said that, he pushed the door open and walked out.
Instantly, Melody stopped dead in her tracks.Then, anger flared up within her.“Christopher didn't like paintings at all, so why did he want this thing?” she asked.Was he trying to provoke her? Ever since she encountered him, nothing had gone well. He must be a jinx!As Melody stormed off, Albert's expression changed slightly and he hurried to follow her. Unfortunately, he was intercepted by Ethan."Why are you getting involved in a married couple's quarrel?" Ethan's earlier cheerful demeanor was replaced by a grim expression look as he glared at Albert."Get out of my way!" Albert growled."That won't happen, young man. Let me give you a piece of advice. Don't meddle in other people's relationships, or you'll get into trouble," Ethan said, waving his hand and ignoring Albert's displeasure. It seemed he was quite dedicated to his role.Ethan was starting to find Melody more interesting. Such a woman could only be worthy of Christopher!Melody had no time to consider whether
It was said that the Nolan family's heiress had been missing for three years. Coincidentally, Melody had been married to the Christopher family for three years as well...However, Christopher cast aside that notion quickly. It was simply absurd!Although Melody and the heiress shared the same surname, there was more than one Nolan family in Bayridge. If Melody was truly the missing Nolan family's heiress, Christopher would’ve long discovered the truth during their three years of marriage. And with the status of the Nolan family's heiress, there was no way Melody could endure staying silently by his side for three years.Christopher felt that he must have been overthinking just now.Melody stood there, her face showing traces of impatience as Christopher kept silent, lost in thought."Christopher, I really like the Seascape Painting. Name your price, and I'll buy it." "I don't need the money," he replied flatly.She frowned. "Then, we can trade for something else. Tell me wh
Olivia's words hit a nerve with Christopher. "That's enough! Do you think what you did today wasn’t humiliating enough for the Boltons? And why was I never told about my own wedding next month? Who gave you the authority to make decisions on my behalf?"Olivia stammered, "B-But… Didn't you say you wanted to marry Talia?"Christopher's face darkened. "Do you know what I hate the most, Mom?"She was momentarily taken aback, as she knew that he despised being manipulated. The wedding between him and Melody had been forcefully arranged by Jonathan. During that time, his face had been so ugly that she had refrained from provoking him for months.However..."Oh, son, I was just trying to help you vent your anger. That wretched girl is too arrogant. Besides, you said you wanted to marry Talia, so I thought...""I will decide the timing of my own marriage, and I don't need your interference."With that, he turned away coldly and ordered, "Luke, arrange another car for me. Let them go
What an odd time for Luke to pass by and see the madam being intimate with another man. He wondered if Christopher would blame him for this, and if his job was at risk.Luke's mind was in a whirl, but he didn't allow any change in his expression. Unexpectedly, Christopher said calmly, "Turn around, and head to the company."Luke quickly nodded. "Yes, sir!"Only after making the U-turn did Luke dare to glance at the rearview mirror. Christopher had a poker face, but his aura was ominous.Melody had no idea that Christopher had just driven past her. As she drove away, she dialed Irwin's number."Miss, what are your orders?"Irwin knew that if Melody called at this time, it was for an important assignment. Thus, he responded promptly.Melody’s voice was cold as she instructed, "Keep an eye on Olivia and see what she plans to do next."Melody was well aware of how money-hungry Olivia was. The fifty million dollars she paid for the painting had probably emptied her coffers. Olivia w
Melody yanked the knife out of the tattooed man's hand, then pointed it threateningly at him.Blood gushed out of his hand, frightening him out of his wits. He continuously backed away on the ground.What stood before him wasn't a woman, but a demon!No, she was even scarier than a demon!"H-He's a middle-aged man! He didn't tell us his name, but we've seen him on TV! A-And he's an executive from the Nolan Enterprise! He gave us money and told us to violate you, then film it for him... He said he wanted to ruin your reputation!""Miss, spare us, please! We...we just got greedy! Under normal circumstances, even if we have all the courage in the world, we wouldn't dare lay a finger on you!"The two men cried and begged for mercy. Had they known they were offending someone so ruthless, they wouldn't have dared attempt it in the first place!Melody’s heart went cold. She found everything ridiculously absurd.An executive from the Nolan Enterprise with such malicious intent toward h
At this moment, Melody stood above, looking down at Benjamin. Her clear face was filled with an icy resolve. In her black gown, she resembled the Grim Reaper from hell."You!" Smack, smack, smack!Benjamin screamed in pain; but since he couldn't see who was attacking him, he could only beg for mercy in a lowly manner. Yet, no one paid any attention to him. Instead, a series of slaps landed harshly on his face. Melody watched him with a frosty glare. The first slap was for her father!Her father treated him like a real brother, but he only cared about the company assets!The second slap was for her mother!Her father was an innocent woman who knew little about the world, who lived life adored by her father! Yet he let her die in that car crash, all to satiate his selfish desires!’The third slap was for her youngest uncle!Her youngest uncle was Grandpa’s favorite son, but he had been so young at that time. He had no interest in the company. But because of Benjamin’s greed, h
Belinda understood what Benjamin meant. He was saying, "I was unlucky! I was extorted for money, and I got beaten up!"She couldn't hold back any longer and hugged him tightly, bursting into tears.Benjamin was both angry and frustrated. He had practically uttered those words through gritted teeth, his mouth almost filled with blood.Melody was unscathed. Yet he not only suffered a beating, but also lost money in the process!He and Belinda initially thought the project could proceed again, but now, they were back to square one.Indeed, relying on street thugs had been utterly useless!Melody watched this scene unfold with a cold smile in her heart. On the outside, she feigned a concerned expression. "Aunt, should we consider calling the police? Let them investigate what happened here. These thugs were so ruthless! Uncle got badly beaten up. What if they come after you next?"Belinda quickly snapped back to her senses. "No, let's not call the police for now."They absolutely