Melody chuckled suddenly, realizing Christopher's true intentions behind his questioning.Andrew and Levian, playing the role of protective brothers, advised Melody."Let's not get distracted by phones during dinner. Set aside work and handle it afterward.""Right, let's concentrate on our meal."Since Melody did not plan on responding to Christopher's message anyway, she locked her phone screen and put it to one side."It's just some spam, nothing work-related," she said with a smile.…At the hospital, Christopher sneezed suddenly.He also coughed lightly, but it did not distract him from eagerly wanting to look at his chat page with Melody, still excitedly awaiting her response.He squinted his eyes, suspecting that Melody's delayed response might be because she was having dinner with Philip.…Back at Nolan Manor, dinner had concluded.Levian suggested to Melody with a smile, "Why don't you walk Philip out?"He held out hope that Philip and Melody would be together whi
Christopher began the conversation with an accusation."You mentioned earlier today that your injury was minor, right?" Melody responded, her voice flat and devoid of emotion."Muscle and bone injuries take a long time to heal. I downplayed it, so you wouldn't feel guilty," Christopher replied, his tone laced with bitterness.At that moment, Christopher was lounging on the sofa, legs crossed casually.Hearing Melody's voice seemed to ease the frustration that had been building up in him all afternoon, and he smiled contentedly.He frowned and feigned a hiss of pain, pretending to be in discomfort."The wound is hurting again," he exaggerated.Knowing Christopher well, Melody saw through his act easily. She responded with a hint of sarcasm, "If you're really in pain, why not get it checked by a doctor instead of calling me?"After a moment of silence, Christopher's voice came back, indignant, "That's not a fair thing to say. I was injured because of you. Who else do I turn to?"
Albert cast a glance at his brother, who was steadily sipping his drink. He kept his thoughts to himself, choosing not to involve himself further in the conversation.The bright lights intertwined to form eerie bands that reflected off the diverse expressions of their faces.…As a new day dawned, the sun shone brightly.Following breakfast, Linette encouraged everyone to pay a visit to Christopher in the hospital."I had soup prepared early today. Mel, take this to Chris later, so he can regain his strength," Linette said, handing a thermos to Melody."Grandma, it would be better if my brothers went to see Christopher. I don't think I should go," Melody suggested, somewhat hesitantly.She was worried that the rogue would cling to her in the hospital."No, you need to go as well. It's important to show your gratitude," Linette stated firmly.She was well aware of Levian and Andrew's overly protective tendencies. If they were the only ones visiting Christopher, who knew what th
Melody read Levian's lips for a few seconds and rolled her eyes in response when she understood his silent query.Levian's imagination had certainly run wild."Thank you for worrying about me," Christopher expressed, his tone carrying a mix of grace and politeness.In any other situation, he would have driven the person away, but he kept his cool, recognizing Levian as Melody's sibling.Levian regarded him with a puzzled look. This was not the Christopher he knew.As Levian was lost in his thoughts, Andrew entered with a doctor in tow.Post-examination, the doctor noted, "Initially, Mr. Bolton's condition was critical, indicating that he might become comatose, but he has improved significantly lately. It's nearly miraculous how quickly he's recovering!"Christopher arched an eyebrow, seizing the moment to commend Melody, "It's all thanks to Mel's good care."He subtly signaled the doctor, who caught on and remarked, "Indeed, your nerve damage was more severe than the physical i
As Melody hung up, Philip remarked, "It's good to see Mr. Bolton in better health. I should be going."His visit was primarily for ensuring Melody's well-being. Realizing that they were about to leave the hospital, he saw no reason to linger.Melody cast a glance at Christopher and said softly, "I'll visit when I have time."Christopher's mouth opened as if to speak, but he held back."Of course, prioritize your work. You can visit me whenever," he replied.Melody's lips twitched slightly at his act of thoughtfulness. When would he abandon this charade?She left with her brothers and Philip, leaving Christopher behind.…Later that evening, Philip walked into his home to find Albert deeply absorbed in thought on the sofa.Hearing footsteps, Albert looked up and asked, "Phil, why haven't we seen much of Mel recently?"Aware that Melody had kept Albert uninformed to avoid causing him concern, Philip chose to maintain the facade and replied, "She's been swamped with work." "Is
After finishing her work the following day, Melody headed to the hospital to visit Christopher.As she entered, Christopher, who was about to reach for a glass, suddenly found the task extremely difficult, his hand stiffening."My hand hurts a little," he said, frowning. "I can't seem to reach the glass."Observing his apparently weakened state, Melody emotionlessly handed him the glass and advised him, "Try not to overdo your performance."Unfazed by her calling out his act, Christopher offered a small smile. "Didn't you promise to look after me well? Why didn't you bring a nutritious meal?"Raising an eyebrow, Melody replied sharply, "What kind of nutritious meal are you expecting? Remember, I'm here to care for you, not be your nanny.""I didn't mean that," Christopher responded with a playful grin, "It's just that your homemade meals seem more nourishing."Suddenly, a sarcastic male voice echoed in the room, "You're already getting more care from Melody than most. Mr. Bolt
Christopher's gaze settled on Melody, a subtle lift in his eyes conveying a playful tone, "You should stay at my place to make it easier for you to take care of me.""I'll accompany you, Mel."Before Melody could utter a word, Albert interjected smoothly.He then faced Christopher with a cunning grin, remarking, "Mr. Bolton, your house is quite big, isn't it? I'm sure you won't mind if I stay over too. After all, as a man, it's easier for me to help you than it is for Mel."Christopher's retort was icy and resolute, firmly dismissing the idea. He stated, "This matter is strictly between the two of us.""How dare you."As Albert prepared to counter, Philip intervened with a frown and said, "That's enough! Stop making a scene here! Come home with me."Albert had not returned home the previous night. His tone was now tinged with sarcasm and frustration. Was his brother annoyed because they had kept Melody's abduction a secret from him?"I'm not causing a scene!" Albert protested l
Melody inhaled deeply, her eyes flashing with anger.After securing the bandage on his leg, she abruptly leaned closer to Christopher.Their eyes met, and his gaze was filled with the face he had longed for, her scent enveloping him, stirring a nervous flutter in his heart.He asked, "Why are you staring at me like that? What's on your mind? Ouch, that's hurt!"Melody pressed his wound hard, turning his flirty remarks into a muffled groan of anguish.She continued to press down despite his discomfort and warned, "If you keep touching me, expect it to be even more painful next time."Her remarks carried a clear warning.Melody's irritated expression amused Christopher, and he thought it was particularly cute. He could not help but smile and agree, "Okay."She began to wonder whether this man had a sadistic nature because he smiled at her when she applied such agonizing pressure to his wound.Frowning, she gave Christopher a stern look before releasing her grip."My shoulder wo
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