Melody studied the man with a calm gaze, unruffled.Levian clapped, chuckling. Melody was trained in combat, and had mastered all the techniques taught to her. It was a shame she had to use them on this filthy ruffian. What a waste! He should get her a new pair of shoes. They had been dirtied by that ruffian, after all. That man's face was twisted in pain. When he saw Melody's expression, he shook violently.He quickly realized that Melody wasn’t joking around. Immediately, his courage vanished. He no longer dared to flirt with her, and hastily begged for mercy. "Please, please forgive me! Don’t break my leg! Please!"Melody regarded him with a frosty gaze. Instead of moving her feet, she stepped harder. "Tell me, did Benjamin Nolan send you?"The man shook his head repeatedly. "No… No one!"Levian doubted it. He grabbed the man by the collar, and delivered a swift punch. "Tell us the truth!" he barked.The man was speechless. More and more bruises marred his face, and h
The pain of being suffocated by the thick smoke during the explosion, and the people's mournful cries for help, remained vivid in Melody’s mind.Remembering them, her hatred surged. The emotion was so potent, it almost drove her crazy.Despite that, Melody didn’t lose her mind. Although Benjamin was guilty, Walter was still suspicious of wandering around her.Levian thought the same. "Enough about Benjamin. What about you? What did you do?!""Nothing!" Walter wiped his face, and sighed. "Benjamin knew I’m good with cars, so he approached me. I was in urgent need of money, but even so, I couldn’t harm my cousin. I refused his offer. I came to see if he found someone else. I wanted to help, but I couldn’t let Benjamin know. I followed you just in case you need me, and here I am."He sounded sincere, and tears were streaming down his face. He seemed to be innocent. Levian and Melody listened, but neither showed any emotions.Walter started to approach Melody, and tried to play the
Most of the servants had served the Nolan family for years.Aside from them, Simon had selected a particular group of servants who were agile and quick-witted. They dragged Walter out of the manor before he could do anything else.Despite that, Melody still didn’t look good. She looked at the wrinkled tablecloths, the sofa, the upturned carpets, and the tiles Walter had stepped on.Melody was a bit of a germaphobe. Home was her most private place, her sanctuary. Only relatives and her guests could touch her things.To say Walter was deplorable was underestimating it. Melody wanted nothing more than to throw away everything contaminated by him!Levian could see through her thoughts. Seeing her frown, he rubbed her eyebrows gently and comforted her. “If it makes you uncomfortable, I’ll take care of the mess for you.” Having said that, he called his assistant with instructions to replace the items."Get me something from Graci. A brand new set of living room furniture, and a white
The maid glanced at Luke and wanted to turn away, but then her eyes fell on Christopher.What a handsome man!In his gray plaid suede suit and black tie, Christopher looked impeccably elegant and noble. The maid had been working at Nolan Manor for a while and had met her share of people, but it was the first time seeing such a stunning man.Her eyes were glued on Christopher.The maid grew excited. She didn’t bother paying attention to Luke, and instead made a beeline straight for Christopher."Hello, sir! Do you need any help?"Christopher looked at her coldly. "I’m here to see Miss Nolan. Where is she?"Christopher replied vaguely, not telling the maid the purpose of his visit.The maid thought Christopher was a wealthy businessman come to discuss company matters. Either way, she had quite the imagination on her. He was ridiculously good-looking, with pronounced brows and deep eyes. The more she looked at him, the more amazed she was. "I’m sorry, sir. Miss Nolan is a little
During the three years Melody spent in the Bolton family, Christopher had given her a lot of attitude. Perhaps not liking her was his original sin.He was deeply judgmental; no matter how hard she tried to make him like her, everything she did was wrong in his eyes. He saw her as a schemer, and wouldn't even flash her a simple smile!Now, she was merely returning the favor. Compared to how terribly he had treated her, what she was doing now was nothing.Melody withdrew her gaze. A self-deprecating smile appeared on her lips. "Well, it does feel good to give someone an attitude!"Thinking of all the things happening in the Bolton family, Melody recalled something. If she remembered correctly, the wedding between Talia and Christopher should be approaching...Christopher had always hated those who deceived and concealed things. Lies were his biggest pet peeve, and his recent outburst had proven that.Melody had only lost her memory and hadn't done anything to betray him. Yet, he
Luke was still shaking his head and sighing. "Madam used to treat you so well. Just a few words from you would make her happy..."Every word he uttered served as a painful reminder to Christopher. Melody had once cherished and loved him deeply, showering him with tenderness. But now...A wave of irritation he couldn’t suppress surged up in Christopher's heart. He furrowed his brows, and barked, "Just drive, and keep your mouth shut!"Luke was startled, and quivered. "Yes, sir."He sealed his lips, and remained silent for the rest of the journey back to the company.—Christopher had originally rushed out of the office to go back to work. Somehow, the dense and intricate reports in front of him only left him feeling restless.Luke watched him as he massaged his temples, and asked cautiously, "Mr. Bolton, do you need me to make you another cup of coffee?"In fact, Christopher wasn't really that tired; he just had something on his mind that was preventing him from focusing.He
Christopher found himself unable to refute Ethan's words. Upon careful consideration, he realized that he had indeed been captivated by Melody for some time now.The vain and pretentious woman from his past was long gone. Talia was the woman who would accompany him for the rest of his life. Besides, Talia had saved his life; no matter what, he couldn't betray his savior.Christopher was the kind of person who remembered both grudges and kindness. He would never forget those who had shown him kindness, and he was willing to go to great lengths to repay them. Since it was his own promise, he was determined to fulfill it.After a prolonged silence, he finally said coldly, "I understand."The call was ended, leaving behind a busy tone.Ethan sighed, and returned his phone to his pocket. A seductive woman with sensual features immediately handed him a cocktail. She leaned against him with a soft and graceful posture."Mr. Ethan, are you finally done? Who were you talking to so enthusi
Meanwhile, at the Nolan family's main residence...Under Levian's command, his subordinates swiftly arranged a brand-new set of furniture. They brought it in themselves without bothering the Nolan family's servants. In no time, they packed up all the items Walter had touched and threw everything out. The spacious front hall was instantly transformed. A brilliant crystal chandelier now hung from the ceiling.When the light was on, it refracted through the crystal, creating a bright and gentle ambiance that complemented the chandelier's radiance. It was truly a sight to behold.Frederick, who had silently watched the process, couldn't help but marvel at the quality of the furniture designed for the upper echelons of society.Levian gazed at the sparkling chandelier with satisfaction. "It's not bad. I rushed here and didn't bring a gift, so consider this compensation.""You call this unprepared? The gifts you sent me before almost filled my dressing room," Melody replied."If there'