After a brief greeting, Melody introduced Albert to Luna. "This is my friend. He is also a model working in my company."Luna scanned Albert with admiring eyes and said approvingly, "I know him. Albert Scott, the famous supermodel and the only spokesperson for Louvotton's makeup products! You look more handsome in person than on the screen."Albert chuckled. "You are very charming as well, Miss Bailey."Luna glanced at Melody and was reminded of something. "Hey, didn't you tell me that another person is coming? That's why I made the booking for three. Why is it just the two of you?""Philip, you mean? Something suddenly came up in his office, so he will come over later.""Okay, I have asked the staff to get the clothes ready. We can go in first."They chatted happily while being ushered by the staff into the hot spring. Luna reserved the premium area called Fairview Pool for them, which got its name from its nice view. It was a highly maintained limited-entry luxury pool fi
Luna smiled in satisfaction. "Mel, you should really try the sexy styles more often. See, look at you now. You look very sexy in just a simple bathrobe. If I were a man, I would be charmed.""Luna Bailey, don't flatter me." Melody reached out to pinch Luna's cheeks.Luna quickly dodged her and pouted. "Hey! I am telling the truth. It is a compliment!"Melody was amused by Luna's aggrieved look. The latter's cuteness dispelled the former's stress and anxiety at once.She hugged Luna and winked. "Don't just praise me. You look cute, too. If I were a man, I would definitely fall in love with you."Luna was shy and lowered her head. "What, what love, there is no such thing…""I am just saying. Why are you so shy?" Melody leaned closer and teased her. "Oh… Could it be that there is some progress in your pursuit of my cousin? Is that why you stammered when I said it?"Luna's face turned as red as an apple when Levian's name was mentioned. She covered her cheeks with her
"Girls nowadays are really crazy…"Luna and Melody watched helplessly as Albert was surrounded by the girls. They shook their heads and walked away."He is handsome and elegant. It's only natural that girls would like him." When talking about Albert's popularity, Melody felt both glad and proud of her model who was also like a younger brother to her.Luna glanced at her and snickered. "If the boys who tried to pursue you in the past were here, they would probably surround you like this, too. Oh, I guess you don't need them, because many boys here are already looking at you."She leaned closer to Melody's ear and said playfully, "It can't be helped. My lovely Mel is such a beauty."Melody's ear felt itchy. She laughed and nudged her. "Who taught you this bad habit of talking cheekily?"They joked with each other, ignoring the blazing gazes around them.One was composed and beautiful, and the other was playful and adorable. They attracted the eyes of many male guests in the
Melody slowly lifted her face, not having the courage to look at the man.After recovering her memories, she had never been afraid of Christopher when facing his questioning or anger. However, at this moment, her heart was racing.He helped her up and only let go of her hand when she stood steadily.She was still overwhelmed by the awkward and sophisticated atmosphere after the unintentional skinship with Christopher. Though they had once been husband and wife and had done everything they should, she was still very embarrassed.Moreover, the nature of their physical contact had changed after the divorce.She was usually a quick thinker, but her mind was running slowly now. Seeing her dumbstruck look, he moved slightly closer to her."You…"When he approached her, she moved backward automatically.He continued moving forward. She retreated slowly and was forced to the narrow corner at the edge of the pool where there was nowhere to escape.The shadow of the tall man engulfed he
"Good day, beautiful ladies."When Melody cursed for the twelfth time, the cheerful voice of a man suddenly could be heard.Melody looked up and saw Ethan, who was smiling brightly."What a coincidence, Miss Nolan. You came here for a dip in the hot spring as well?"Melody was not in a good mood, so she said flatly, "Yes."Luna pulled her sleeve. "Is he your friend, Mel?"Without waiting for Melody to speak, Ethan interrupted and introduced himself. "Yes, I am Ethan Singh, Miss Nolan's business partner. It's a pleasure to meet you."Luna was quite taken with this handsome and modest man, so she smiled amiably and said, "I'm Luna Bailey."Ethan paused and gazed at her with admiration. Then he exclaimed, "You look radiant, Miss Bailey. Your skin is so good."Luna was flattered by the compliment and touched her cheeks. "Oh, do I? You are exaggerating it."Ethan knew that praising a woman with a list of compliments would make people feel that he was being insincere and superfic
Melody turned her head away because she was experiencing an unprecedented amount of embarrassment. It was a textbook example of her worst fears coming true.Swiftly, she averted her gaze and prepared to depart.However, her hurried departure was interrupted when she tripped over a pebble, nearly falling over due to her high heels.Christopher, with his quick reflexes, rushed to her aid, catching her by the waist just in time.Melody expected pain from the fall. She was surprised to find herself safely in Christopher's grasp and inches away from his attractive face.The smell of tobacco that lingered on Christopher was mild and pleasant.With a raised eyebrow, he teased, "What is this? Playing hard to get?"His demeanor was relaxed, as if their previous awkward moment had never occurred.Caught off guard by his aid and playful comment, Melody reflected on how this man had transformed from an aloof individual into a flirtatious one.She hastily stood up, distancing herself, and
Following their breakfast at the hotel, the group dispersed to return home.Luna was chauffeured away, the Scotts brothers headed to their studio, and Melody drove to her office in the car Albert had left for her.The morning sun shone warmly, its rays comforting Melody's skin as she opened the car window slightly.A phone call soon interrupted her peaceful moment.Answering the call, Melody asked, "Hey, Uncle Simon, what's up?"Simon, usually calm, sounded distressed as he implored, "Miss, you need to hurry to the hospital. Madam Nolan has been injured!"Startled, Melody almost lost her grip on the steering wheel. She hit the brakes hard and exclaimed, "What? Please send me the hospital's address. I'm heading there right now."In a swift motion, she turned the car around and floored it, racing toward Fairmont Hospital.Arriving breathless at the hospital, Melody quickly asked the nurse at the reception counter, "Excuse me, where is the orthopedics department?"The nurse repli
"Nat! I am your mother. How could you support that vile woman?" Olivia felt that she was on the verge of passing out, struggling to grasp the situation. It was one thing for Christopher to fall prey to this temptress's charms, but how could Natasha?"Come back here!" Olivia shouted.Natasha grasped Melody's arm tightly, treating Melody as if she were her most cherished sister-in-law. Defiantly, she retorted, "I refuse!""You! You're driving me nuts! How did I end up raising two ungrateful children?"Natasha appeared to have totally forgotten her past actions toward Melody. She even made a face at Olivia, unable to discern friends from foes.Christopher kept his composure despite receiving an unfair reprimand from his mother.His eyes flickered back and forth between Natasha and Melody.He thought that lost memories did not erase one's instincts.Take Melody for instance, who had lost her memory three years ago. Despite recalling nothing, encountering someone resembling her fi