Christopher ceased concealing his true agenda, producing a document and placing it before Melody.Upon examining the document, Melody recognized it as a proposal for a joint venture."I've read the collaboration project proposal between Modish Group and your company. I'm quite optimistic about the market's potential. Instead of taking on the risk alone, why don't we join forces for mutual benefit?"He eyed her with interest and addressed her more formally, "What are your thoughts on this, Ms. Nolan?"Melody took the document quietly, scanned it thoroughly, and read everything.After ten minutes, she responded positively, "Okay, we can collaborate."Her confidence in Bolton Enterprise's abilities and Christopher's emphasis that the initiative was in a new industry both had an impact on her decision.Melody recognized the high risk of relying solely on her company's resources and conventional methods. It could turn out to be a lot of work for nothing.With a sip of champagne, she
Wearied, Melody drifted back to sleep, not giving it much thought.In her sleep, she experienced a vivid dream. She found herself in a close embrace, engulfed by the intense scent of blood.Through the blurred vision of her dream, she glimpsed a figure lying in a pool of blood.Drawing nearer, she realized it was Christopher.The same man who had been drunk the previous day now stood before her wielding a knife.This shocking realization abruptly woke Melody up from her dream. She was sweating profusely, beads of sweat trickling down her forehead.She rose from her bed, grabbed a glass of water, and then moved to the window to draw back the curtains.Earlier, Melody had checked the time. It was three in the morning.Outside, the moon glowed brilliantly. The allure was not lessened by the clouds. The stars seemed to twinkle brighter in this foreign land.Melody leaned against the armrest and eased herself into the lounge chair, casually draping a blanket over her knees.A cool
Luke held a report in his hand, speaking in a hushed tone, "The airline official said we need to wait for the comprehensive inspection report."The room was engulfed in a heavy silence.Christopher remained quiet. He simply massaged his forehead before signaling Luke to leave.Suddenly, Luke's phone buzzed in his pocket.He glanced at the caller ID and stepped out to take the call."Yes, hello. We've checked the flight details you provided. Ms. Nolan's flight was routed via Franconia. You might want to reach out to Franconia's central airport."A ray of hope shone through to Luke. He quickly responded, "I'm on it. I'll contact them immediately."What Luke did not realize was that Christopher had followed him and heard the entire conversation.In a firm and urgent voice, Christopher ordered, "Get a private jet ready. We're heading to Franconia now!"His voice carried a sense of urgency, echoing the desperation of someone grasping a lifeline.Luke promptly began arranging the f
After the meal at Nolan Manor, Philip departed early.Meanwhile, Christopher had to leave for his office due to work-related reasons.…In the days that followed, life began to find its usual rhythm.In the hospital, Christopher was seated next to Natasha's bed. He had just finished giving her medicine.Natasha's health had been steadily improving, and she had gradually regained consciousness."This medicine is effective. She's almost fully recovered," Olivia observed, revising her earlier skepticism.Christopher gave no response. He contemplated a day when he could take Natasha to personally express their gratitude to Ambrose.A nurse entered the room and whispered something to Olivia."I need to go check some test results," Olivia said, exiting the room with the nurse.Natasha, meanwhile, was in her bed, playing with a silicone toy. She looked at Christopher and extended the toy toward him.He took it with a smile as memories from their childhood came flooding back, stir
As dusk fell, the city's street lights lit up one by one, creating a beautiful interplay between lights.The restaurant was bathed in light, and its top-floor private room was illuminated by a chandelier, adding a touch of opulence to the setting.The sound of footsteps and varied conversations came from the door.Melody maintained a blank face as she walked beside Christopher. She whispered to him, audible only to them, "Hey, enough with your games."In response, Christopher subtly brushed the back of her hand with a fingertip.He whispered in a voice carrying a hint of mischief, "What games? It's just the host's duty to treat everyone, isn't it?"The spot where he touched her hand sent a faint tingle, and Melody shot him an annoyed look. She was aware of the shrewd individuals behind them, and his blatant touch seemed like a bold statement. She was not interested in sparking any rumors about him.Rolling her eyes, Melody quickly entered the private room.Christopher follo
As Melody gazed upward, she found herself captivated by Christopher's smile. His eyes were both warm and mesmerizing. They seemed to magnetically draw her in, causing her heart to flutter subtly.Reacting to his gentle hand squeeze, Melody was jolted awake for the moment.She quickly pulled her hand away, glaring at him and deliberately avoiding his gaze.Reflected in the mirror, Melody could see the anger in her expression, and her cheeks slightly reddened. Her lipstick was smeared, a reminder of the forceful kiss she had just experienced.Christopher watched her with a satisfied look. This led to Melody chastising him inwardly for his shamelessness."When I kissed you, you didn't push me away immediately. Doesn't that mean you wanted me to touch you?" Christopher teased, his voice low and his gaze fixed on her."Shut up!"His reckless statements devastated Melody, who responded by giving him a cold stare.She wondered if her momentary lapse in judgment was due to the alcoho
"Let's skip the gathering and just head home," Melody said, her voice devoid of warmth.She averted her gaze and walked away decisively.Isaiah emerged around the corner, feeling a chill at the sight of Christopher's sharp, eagle-like eyes that sent shivers straight to his heart.He quickly followed Melody and matched her pace.Their elongated shadows trailed behind them under the overhead lighting.Christopher watched them with a chilling expression. His eyes narrowed, and a dangerous glint flashed through them.He noticed that Melody seemed to deliberately evade him in fear whenever he took one step forward, which only fueled his frustration.Without looking back, Melody could sense a burning gaze following her, feeling it prickling her back like thorns.She hurried out of the restaurant with Isaiah....The following day, in the bleak weather, the skyscrapers stood tall beneath a cloud-covered, overcast sky.Employees in formal attire bustled in the lobby of Castillo Co
In the conference room, the board of directors awaited Christopher's arrival.He entered with a composed air and made his way to the central seat at the conference table, capturing everyone's attention with his presence.Each of these old foxes had a variety of expressions.Settling into his seat, Christopher adopted a relaxed posture, crossing his legs casually and facing the directors."Is it true that Mr. Bolton has ended the contract with Castillo Corporation?" Began a senior director, opening the meeting's discussion.Christopher responded with a mere tilt of his chin, neither denying nor confirming it."The project would have been more beneficial in the long run if we kept working with Castillo Corporation. The penalty they paid did not cover our losses," another director chimed in.This sparked a flurry of comments from the rest, all expressing skepticism about Christopher's recent decision.Throughout this, Christopher remained silent, absorbing their words but offeri