Melody was a little surprised to hear the familiar name, though she soon lowered her head to take a sip of the tea.It was good tea—sweet, refreshing, and having an aftertaste that lingered in the mouth. One could feel their throat being nourished with just a sip.After a moment, she put down the teacup and asked quietly, "Mr. Bailey, would you trust me to check your father's pulse?"Everyone who had been trying to dissuade Harlan from drinking were left stunned.Floyd and Una were looking at each other in surprise, while Luna was gaping at Melody in disbelief. "You have medical knowledge, Mel?"She knew that Melody had plenty of interests, but medicine was not one of them. Melody did not explain and simply smiled. "I know just a thing or two. But I'm willing to help Mr. Harlan if you don't mind.""Oh, why would I mind?" Harlan exclaimed, agreeing to it with a smack on the table. "You're just checking my pulse—go on, Melody. See if I'm allowed to drink!"He was never going to
The voice that spoke out of nowhere was like a bomb erupting in a placid lake.At the same time, Melody's heart skipped a beat—she had only mentioned him once, only to experience the literal meaning of 'speak of the devil' for the first time. However, she was telling nothing but the truth.And unlike before, Christopher could not do anything to her now!Turning around, Melody leveled a faint smile at him. "Why, Mr. Bolton? Is your conscience gnawing?"Christopher's expression was way colder than days ago.Dressed in a black suit, his jet-black gaze appeared filled with troubled emotions. Even so, he was glaring at Melody so sharply it looked like he would peel her apart.Beside them, Luna was actually astounded—her bestie was hitting her with one surprise after another since her return!The handsome man before them was Christopher Bolton—CEO of Bolton Enterprise—and he was questioning Melody with such a hostile tone…Luna was left gaping when she came to a realization.So, M
Harlan's words certainly caught Melody off guard—if Harlan exposed her right then, every effort she made to disguise her identity would all go to waste!Moreover, Christopher appeared to be all ears. He was actually interested in finding out who Melody really was and was capable of turning into a completely different person after their divorce!As such, Melody promptly shot a look at Luna, who instantly deciphered her best friend's distress signal thanks to the years spent with each other.Just then, Harlan slowly began, "Mr. Bolton, the lady you see her is Nolan Enterprise's—""Bleurgh-ahem-ahem!!!" Luna was suddenly clutching her throat and hacking violently, cutting Harlan short.While he leveled a look of annoyance at his granddaughter, Luna cleared her throat and smiled at him. "Ahem, ahem… Sorry, something just got stuck in my throat. Anyway, I can do the introductions, Gramps—Mel's my bestie, after all."Then, turning toward Christopher, she put on a solemn look and said,
As the lights in the hall illuminated Christopher's handsome visage, it was clear he was glowering at Melody.But why was he looking at her? Did he suspect her identity?Melody rolled her eyes and turned away coolly—there was no point in suspecting, not when none of his people were at the level of unraveling her true identity!She headed over to a quiet corner to text Luna, who told her she was going to fix her makeup in the ladies' room.However, Luna was nowhere to be seen since.And unbeknownst to Melody, Christopher promptly excused himself from Harlan after seeing Luna leave. "I happen to be planning a collaboration project with Ms. Nolan. Since Melody is her assistant, I could discuss it with her."Then, when Melody finished sending her text, he already caught her wrist. "Come with me."He was so close that he could smell the expensive woody perfume he was wearing. He reached out to push Christopher, but he was like a wall—unbudging.Frowning, she demanded, "What are yo
Melody also saw that Christopher's rage was not feigned, and an outrageous thought suddenly struck her.Could he be talking about the gift she had thrown away the other day? That was the Seascape Painting?!No way…Melody was suddenly a lot less confident when she remembered the box she threw into the trash can, and she was also avoiding Christopher's gaze.Her sudden silence only left his brow furrowing deeper. "Nothing? Feeling guilty, are we?"As Melody stayed silent and continued avoiding his gaze, Christopher was left scowling as an idea occurred to him. "You threw it away?!"The situation was simply so outrageous he could get a stroke right then. His handsome visage was left contorting as he glared at her with the rage of a storm. "Well done, Melody! Took everything personally, didn't you—""I-I'm sorry! Help, please!!!"Christopher, however, was cut off, his face falling as he noticed something with the corner of his eye—a waiter was just turning around the corner wh
Olivia was sitting on the couch in Bolton Manor, fuming.Everything about the painting only became more suspicious the more she thought about it, but she could not quite put her finger on it… until she had her tea.'Damn it! Melody must have had a hand in this!'Naturally, Talia found her in a sullen mood when she arrived at Bolton Manor. "Mrs. Bolton?" she called out sweetly just then.Olivia looked up, cheering up a little just then. "Oh, hello. Come here and sit with me."Even as she beckoned at Talia, her eyes were already fixed on the presents Talia brought, which Talia could see as bright as day.A few presents were enough to control her already? Her soon-to-be mother-in-law was as shallow as she was dull."Chris told me that Nat would be out for a couple days, so I came to keep you company since you might get lonely here," she said, handing Olivia the nutritional supplements and branded beauty products. "I saw these along the way here, and I bought them since I thought
Melody was in the parking lot, which was so brightly lit it was almost blinding.She was unaware that she was now being targeted, though she would not be afraid anyway.However, her mind was still on the painting as she forked out her car keys from her handbag.Seeing that she was distracted, Jensen called out softly, "Ms. Nolan?"Melody turned, her gaze as cool as ice beneath the lights. Despite that, Jensen extended his hand to take her handbag. "Where to, Ms. Nolan? I can take you there.""It's fine—you can head home. I'd like to take a stroll alone," Melody replied. She would rather keep Jensen in the dark, since he would not be helpful even if he knew anyway. Jensen remained hesitant but quickly turned away when Melody shot him a cool look, her sense of superiority seemingly projected into the air around them."Yes, Ms. Nolan—I'll head home now. Just call me anytime you need me," he said.After sending Jensen away, Melody thought she should verify if Christopher was tel
Irwin blinked. "What is it?"Melody was focused on driving, however, and did not respond. Even as the beautiful night view passed fleetingly, none of it seemed to interest Irwin—if anything, his annoyance only grew as he could not help ranting, "Honestly, how do the minds of the Boltons work? Olivia Bailey is so stupid she can't even steal a painting… How did she even marry into their family?!"While they were paid damages, did Melody even need the money?! Even her shoes were worth millions!It was such a pity that they could not find the painting, let alone obtain it.And that was all Christopher's fault!Fuming, Irwin suddenly had an idea and turned toward Melody with a blazing gaze. "Actually, why don't you just paint another if we can't retrieve it?"He had seen her paint, and her art was breathtaking to say the least! In fact, one of her works had gained the favor of the Queen of Stabion, and she even invited Melody to a banquet at her palace. Still, Melody rejected the in
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