"See, now you can relax, right?" Melody soothed Luna's nerves and anticipation as she showed her the message.Shortly after, a man with a dark skin tone, likely another racer, approached the entrance.The attendant greeted him respectfully, "Mr. Ruiz."The attendant respectfully acknowledged him as "Mr. Ruiz."Cecil Ruiz gestured slightly, "These two ladies here are my friends. They made it slightly late. Can you let them in?"Recognizing that they were with a racer, the attendant stepped aside and said, "Please, go ahead, ladies.""Thanks."As Melody and Luna walked in with Cecil, he looked back at them, curious, "Levian sent me to fetch his sister. Which one of you is she?"With a playful glint, Melody responded, "Why don't you take a guess?"Cecil observed them both, one strikingly beautiful with a captivating figure, the other sweet. The second one seemed more like the typical girl next door.Turning to Luna, he guessed, "I'd say you're Levian's sister, right?"Caught
"That's enough. Let's all take a step back. The race is about to start," Cecil finally found an opportunity to de-escalate."We should all take our seats and enjoy the race."Luna, not wanting Melody to get into trouble on her account, stepped in and gently pulled at her sleeve, "Mel, it's fine. Let's head to our seats. The race is about to begin. Don't bother with them."With a firm look, Melody released Tina's hand, "Alright, let's go."Following Cecil, they made their way to their seats, ignoring the sharp, resentful glares from Tina and Sadie.Cecil had secured them prime seats in the front row.While the racers on the track were ready to spring into action, Luna's attention was focused solely on Levian.Dressed in his red and black racing attire, he radiated a mix of dynamic energy and striking allure.As the host announced the start and the intense music filled the air, the race officially kicked off.Luna had her eyes fixed on Levian, as she was utterly enamored with hi
Calling out "Levy," Luna quickly blushed, her voice barely fading before her cheeks turned a bright shade of red.Tina, observing this interaction, clenched her hands, her irritation barely concealed.Internally, she fumed, thinking Luna was putting on an act of innocence to garner attention.After a brief exchange, Levian, feeling the discomfort of his damp racing suit, decided to leave to change, "I need to change out of this. I'll be back soon."Luna understood this and encouraged him, "Sure, go ahead, Levy."Melody, sensing an opportunity, leaned in with a teasing grin, "Wow, things seem to be progressing quickly, aren't they?"Luna, slightly flustered, denied, "No... Not at all. There's no progress. Stop saying that.""But you're already on a first-name basis with him. I've always known that you're quite the charmer. I pity those who are blind to it. My brother has good taste, after all."Their playful banter continued, hinting at a hopeful romantic future for Luna.Tina
In mere moments, the two racers had rounded the outermost lap, with Luna almost catching up to Tina.The cars were neck and neck, pushing Melody to the edge of her seat with worry.Levian offered comforting words, "Relax, Ms. Bailey could still pull off a win, or at least a draw.""A tie won't satisfy Luna!"Melody knew a draw would not satisfy Luna's competitive spirit. Luna, usually so gentle and agreeable, was a tenacious fighter.In retrospect, she wished she had let Luna confront Tina sooner.The sunlight cast a glow on Luna's face, her focused look conveying a touch of determination. She remained cool and had her wits about, assessing the track ahead.With the finish line in sight and a turn just past the upcoming barrier, Luna saw her chance. She slammed on the brakes and executed a flawless drift.In an exhilarating burst of speed, she rocketed toward the finish line, leaving Tina in the dust!A sharp whistle signaled the race's end.Cecil announced the results, flag
Amelia quickly left the hospital room and followed Christopher silently. Only when he felt something unusual and turned around did he realize a young girl was trailing him, a familiar one at that.Upon seeing Christopher, Amelia's face lit up with joy, and she greeted him warmly, "Hello, Uncle Chris."Christopher was equally pleased to see her. Aware that Melody would not let a child wander alone in a hospital, it meant Melody had to be around too.He crouched to her level and asked, "Amy, what brings you here?"Amelia explained with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Mel is busy packing up, and there was no one to play with me. So I thought I'd explore a bit. The smell of disinfectant in the room is really strong, you know."She then added with a sigh, "And it smells the same out here!"Her candidness made Christopher smile with amusement and relief.Gently holding her hand, he advised, "Little ones shouldn't roam around by themselves. Let me take you back."Amelia trusted him and di
Upon returning home, Melody personally examined Linette's health, confirming her well-being, which brought her peace of mind.Feeling both touched and a bit helpless, Linette remarked, "You know, I'm not so delicate. You've been wrapped up in your work. Try not to worry about me so much."Melody, showing her concern, replied, "How can I not worry? Recovering from bone injuries takes time. You should just rest and avoid going out. I'm going to have Simon prepare some bone broth for you."She then called for a maid, instructing, "Please fetch Simon. I need to talk about Grandma's diet with him."The maid informed her, "Miss, weren't you aware? Mr. Thatcher had an urgent family matter, and he had to leave for a few days."Melody, preoccupied with work and Linette's hospital stay, had not noticed the butler's departure.After pondering for a moment, she said, "Alright, that's fine. You can go now."Linette tried to reassure her, "See, I don't really need it. The doctor has given me
Was that Christopher? And the one following closely behind him was Luke.Luke, ever the initiator of friendly interactions, said warmly, "Quite the coincidence to see you here, Ms. Nolan."Melody acknowledged him with a slight nod.Christopher, curious, asked her, "Heading somewhere?""I'm on my way to Pharma Paradise Factory," Melody answered, her focus still partly on the car issue.Christopher, eager to help, suggested, "I'm headed there too. I can give you a ride."Melody was reluctant to owe anyone anything, despite it being a minor favor. She declined, "Thanks, but I'll manage."Her courteous yet distant attitude left Christopher feeling a bit frustrated.Luke, noticing this, shook his head subtly and intervened, "Ms. Nolan, you've been repairing this for some time. The car seems tricky to fix. Why not let someone else handle it? Along our journey, we can drop you off. It'll be quicker."Jenson, typically not one to interfere in Melody's personal dealings, checked his wa
"Hey, there's no need for formalities between us," Alec said."I must admit, this pill has stumped me," he sighed, and he waved his hand dismissively. "Today is a critical stage in the experiment, but despite trying many different combinations, I can't find the right one. I'm at a loss as to what's going wrong."Melody twirled the pill in her hand and suggested thoughtfully, "Have you considered that perhaps the issue isn't with your method? Maybe it's lacking an ingredient?"Alec had never thought of this possibility before."Really? This formula was years in the making. Any insights you have would be welcome.""The formula is top-notch, with premium, well-chosen ingredients to ease the liver and balance bodily systems," Melody noted. "But the cool, spicy qualities of peppermint might be holding back its full effectiveness."She continued, "Adding crushed Appeo Stalk could amplify its properties, ensuring the pill's success."Alec nodded vigorously in agreement with her reaso
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