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
Melody wanted to turn around to get a clear look at the person, but what met her eyes was an explosion of fiery light. Amidst the crimson fragments that filled the sky, she suddenly woke up, seeing the warm sunlight outside the window. It made her realize that she was drenched in cold sweat.It was testament to how horrifying the nightmare was.Melody gasped for breath, rubbing her slightly aching head as she got up. She hadn't completely escaped the nightmare. Due to her previous memory loss, that scene felt just like yesterday.In the explosion's fiery blaze, she had fallen into the sea ahead of time. Because of that, she had narrowly escaped a calamity. Otherwise, Benjamin’s sinister plans would have succeeded by now. But… Why couldn't she see the person's face clearly?Melody clutched her chest, breathing heavily. She tried hard to recall the person who had pushed her into the sea. Yet no matter how much she tried, she could only draw a blank.A sliver of sunlight gradually
Melody was touched by his words."I'm fine, really," she said coquettishly, as if she was once again the pampered lady, "No one dares to trouble me. I can rely on Frederick at the company and Simon at home. Everything in my life is just perfect now. I'll visit you guys abroad once I have the time. Don't make me the reason you delay your work.""That's absolutely impossible! Work is nothing compared to you…""Listen!" she spoke sternly, "I have my own plan. Just don't let Vincent and Andrew know first, and don't try to mess up my plan or I won't make you good food when you come back!"It would surely cause a massive commotion in Bayridge if the three brothers returned, but she preferred to keep a low profile.Levian was a man with a crippling sister complex. He swore he would never allow himself not to get the chance to eat her delicious cooking. So he quickly begged for a pardon."Alright, alright. I promise you."And the two chatted over the phone for a while longer. But basica
Melody turned her head without thinking.The moment she looked behind, Christopher's stiff yet handsome face came into her sight. The man with a chiseled face was dressed smartly in a suit, exuding the detached coldness of a superior. As he was walking toward her, his assistant, Luke Parker, was following him from behind.'What's all this about? How unlucky it is to see this man so early in the morning!'She did not mind not getting a good night's sleep, but why did this man need to appear before her eyes to further irritate her?Christopher did not expect to see Melody here and looked at her in puzzlement. Luke's reaction was even more exaggerated. He opened his mouth wide, not only because of Melody's appearance, but also because his boss was very accurate in recognizing her just from her back.Melody turned her head around in annoyance and cursed Christopher inwardly.It was the first time that she felt that the elevator was too slow!She stepped into it the moment it arr
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