"Emily is Bennett's daughter. She promised that she would make the branch company profit in two months," Cecil emphasized this. "That's all I want to say. I just hope that Emily will fulfill her promise on time and not let everyone down." Emily looked at Cecil coldly, but she was not angry. She believed that it was a good thing to discover fishy guys. At the very least, Cecil couldn't get in her way in the future. "Alright, let's call it a day. I will clean up the office. Next, we will work hard together." After Emily finished speaking, she asked everyone to go back to work. She sat on the chair and heaved a sigh of relief. Although she had resolved this crisis, she didn't feel relaxed. She had anticipated many difficulties before coming here, but she still felt a lot of pressure when such a big thing happened as soon as she started working here. She cleaned the office desk. On the table was a photo of herself, Chris, and Diane. Looking at the smiles on the kids' faces, she
The Scott's. Because of the fright at night, Ian had nightmares and sweated in the middle of the night. Derek took care of him for the whole night. Ian was fine in the morning but had a fever in the evening. "Mommy, I want Mommy," Ian muttered in a low voice. "What did you say?" Ian's voice was too weak for Derek to hear, so he had to put his ear close to Ian's mouth. This time, Derek heard it, and his expression froze. He did not expect that although Ian said that he hated Rose, deep down, he wanted Rose's love. Derek did not hesitate for too long. He immediately called Charlie over. Charlie soon arrived. He lowered his head and gestured to Derek. "Charlie, call that woman and ask her to come here now." Derek took a deep breath. He was not even willing to call Rose by her name. Charlie knew Derek well. He knew who Derek was talking about. "Okay, I'll do it right away." Charlie immediately left to make the call. He was also worried about Ian. Charlie called Ros
At that moment, Derek was overwhelmed by anger and almost lost his mind. Rose was stunned. She put her phone behind her and then stood up. "Derek." Her voice trembled. She could feel Derek's burning anger, which frightened her a lot. She even wanted to prostrate herself in front of Derek and submit to him. "Is this how you take care of them?" Derek gritted. He tried to contain his anger, not wanting to be violent in front of his two children. Rose noticed that Derek was restraining himself. She looked at the children on the bed and explained, "Just now, Aaron's fever was gone, I swear. I played with my phone only to keep myself awake." "Then why don't you turn the volume down?" Derek said coldly. "Well..." Rose said slowly and racked her brains to find an excuse. "I just turned on the video and forgot to adjust the volume. I was also shocked. Please believe me." There was a genuine look on her face, and she found her excuse convincing. Derek closed his eyes and took
With the help of Teresa, Chris and Diane could also have a nutritious and delicious breakfast when Emily went to work. Emily checked her two children as usual and went to work after giving them a morning kiss. She was very busy this morning. Although she had learned about the situation in advance, the facts and the details were still different from her understanding. Recently, she had meetings with the staff of various departments, trying her best to familiarize herself with the business. Only then would she know the problems. "Good morning, Emily." Emily had intimidated the troublemakers on her first day at the company, which made her win others' approval and respect. People would greet her whenever they met her. Emily would respond to them one by one and take the chance to match them with their names and to remember every single one of them. Emily returned to her office after the morning meeting. She had just picked up the coffee that had turned cold and was about to d
Emily couldn't take it anymore. Louise finished the rest and complained, "I have to work out for one extra hour today!" At first, Louise wanted to take Diane and Chris out to have some fun, but they hadn't seen Emily for the whole morning and only wanted to stay with Emily. Thus, Louise went to the gym alone. "After I finish exercising, I can eat more tonight." Louise waved her fist and fought for the sake of nice food. "Mommy, let us stay here with you." Diane shook Emily's finger. "Mommy, we will be quiet," Chris promised. Emily surrendered when she saw the eagerness in their eyes. "Then let's make it clear first. Only for this time." Emily compromised. Emily was busy with her work. Chris and Diane sat on the sofa and looked at her quietly. Perhaps because the sunlight was warm or they were relaxed when they were with their mother, they soon fell asleep. When Emily finished her work and looked up, she saw two angelic sleeping faces, and her heart softened. She took
The car drove into the Hopkinson's. When Rose got into the car, Ian turned his head away and did not look at her. He crossed his arms in front of his chest and didn't look happy. Aaron was also unhappy. Derek glanced at them and did not say anything. "Ian, are you alright? Aaron, have you been good lately?" Rose asked with a smile. Derek did not allow Aaron to play number puzzles in the car, so Aaron kept his head down and focused on his fingers. He did not respond to Rose's words, and Ian ignored her. "They are pretty good." Seeing that Aaron and Ian did not say anything, Derek answered Rose for them. "Derek, as for the problem with our company's firewall..." Rose continued to ask. "Daddy, where are we going?" Ian suddenly asked Derek. He interrupted Rose on purpose. Ian believed that as long as he kept talking to his daddy, the annoying Rose would not be able to approach Derek. "Ian, she is your mother. Don't be rude to her." Derek frowned. Although he doted on Aa
Derek gave Rose a warning look. Rose didn't dare to curse more and could only sit down. The dishes were served. "Mommy, are you unhappy?" Chris sensed the change in Emily's emotions. Although Rose had affected Emily's mood, she didn't want Chris to worry. "I won't be unhappy when you and Diane are with me," Emily said with a smile. "Chris, you can't add more sugar. You've already eaten a lot of sugar today," Emily said as she stopped Chris. Chris revealed a disappointed expression. Diane couldn't help but laugh, and her eyes narrowed. Emily felt someone holding her hand. She looked down and saw that it was Aaron. Although Rose kept reminding Emily that Aaron and Ian were her children, Emily still adored the boys. "Aaron, can I help you wipe your hands?" Emily asked. Aaron nodded lightly. When Emily cleaned his hands and helped him prepare the napkin, Aaron's eyes lit up with joy. "Mommy, I want it too!" Diane stretched out her small hands. Chris didn't say
Everyone looked over and saw a young man standing next to the restaurant manager. With the manager bowing slightly to the man, it was clear that the man was very noble. "Nick!" Ian shouted happily. Out of all of Derek's friends, Nick was Ian's favorite. Nick bent down and picked Ian up. Both of them looked happy as if Nick was Ian's father. Rose faked a sad voice and said, "Nick, how can you call me like that? Derek is a good friend of yours, and you're humiliating his fiancée in public?" Rose was sowing discord, and Nick had already seen too many times of that. He felt speechless and rolled his eyes. He ignored Rose and walked up to Derek. "Derek, what are you doing with Miss Mermaid?" Nick asked nosily. "Miss Mermaid? You mean Emily?" Ian asked curiously. "Ian, let me tell you something..." Nick said excitedly. "Nick!" Derek shot Nick a warning look. Though reluctant, Nick had to shut up. Nick knew it was inappropriate to say that in front of kids. Therefore, he
Time flied, and before everyone realized it, a year had gone by.During this time, Charlotte's life abroad appeared calm and routine. She woke up early every day for classes, diligently completed assignments, engaged in academic discussions with her classmates, and participated in various club activities. In the eyes of her friends, she was a positive and energetic girl.Only she knew deep down that she had been waiting, waiting for the one she loved so dearly, the prince who had promised to come back for her.Late at night, Charlotte often found herself sitting alone at her small dormitory desk, gazing out the window at the starry sky, feeling a lingering sense of loss and loneliness in her heart. She had asked herself more than once where Kingsley was and why he never wrote or called.On this sunny day, Charlotte went to the school library as usual, ready to work on an important paper. She sat by the window, her desk piled high with various referenc
Kingsley knew deep down that Charlotte wasn't that kind of person, but the beast suppressed within him was roaring uncontrollably, and the malice rooted in the marrow of his bones surged through him, causing even his blood to boil.His eyes turned cold and gloomy as he glanced towards Charlotte's siblings, emotions spiraling out of control within him.If without them...If...Kingsley suddenly felt a weight on his shoulders.He turned to see Freya's hand resting there, her expression hardened, eyes gazing up at him with concern.Charlotte pushed past Aaron and edged forward.Seeing Kingsley's obviously troubled eyes, her heart raced, her voice becoming raspy and hard to hear. "Wait... for me..."At the sound of her voice, Kingsley visibly froze, then the darkness in his eyes lifted abruptly as he stared into hers, his tone somewhat uncertain. "Charlotte? What's with your voice?"Charlotte's eyes reddened, but she bit her
On this day, Charlotte's siblings took her to the hospital to visit Kingsley at Derek and Emily's insistence.At the hospital entrance, Freya and Chris chatted as they walked toward Kingsley's room. Charlotte's footsteps behind them were eager, and Diana held her back, squeezing her hand to calm her.Charlotte glanced at her sister, understanding the concern in Diana's eyes, biting her lip to suppress the impatience in her heart.She couldn't be blamed for being eager; since witnessing Kingsley jump from the school building rooftop, she hadn't exchanged a word with him.Their closeness was stark, yet they were almost separated by life and death. The image of Kingsley jumping from the building was like a nightmare etched in her mind.Thinking about it brought back that choking feeling, making her breath quicken. She forced herself to endure it, following her siblings into the exclusive elevator that took them straight to Kingsley's floor.&nb
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the cracks in the curtains, spilling onto the carpet.Charlotte opened her eyes just in time to see Emily changing the water at her bedside. Emily was surprised when she noticed Charlotte waking up. "Charlotte, you're awake!"Charlotte nodded silently.There was a faint sound coming from outside the door. Charlotte glanced over, her expression puzzled. Emily explained beside her, "Ian and Diana are both back, and your father is outside interrogating them."Charlotte's expression shifted slightly at that news. She looked somewhat anxious.This matter was clearly her own problem, yet it seemed her father was pursuing it as if her brothers and sister were solely responsible, which felt unfair to them. The guilt inside her intensified as she thought about it.Seeing Charlotte attempting to get up, Emily quickly intervened, "Hey, Charlotte, don't move! Your injuries haven't healed yet!"As if sensi
The Scott family manor was brightly lit.After more than three years, the Scott family once again activated the first level of defense. The black-clothed bodyguards, who were early at the Scott family manor, stood firmly on guard, while the Scott family servants gathered in the hall and garden, heads lowered, waiting strictly.Vehicles neatly lined up and entered the gates of the Scott family, bypassing the open-air fountain and proceeding towards the main house.Chris's face was vaguely pale; he had learned from a phone call with Diana on the way that their parents had returned. Emily and Derek were already aware of everything that had happened.Judging by their current demeanor, one could see that Emily and Derek were genuinely angry. After all, they had kept the truth from Emily and Derek for so long, and now it was revealed after such a significant accident.Beside them, Charlotte remained silent and withdrawn. Her once clear and bright
It was hard for her to believe that the clean, even a little shy Kingsley she knew and the bloodthirsty, horrible person in front of her were the same person.She had always known that Kingsley's condition was serious, but it was only when she was confronted head-on for the first time that she realized just how horrible it was. Kingsley didn't even look like a normal person at this point."Kingsley!" Freya's expression changed; she became nervous and cautious as she slowly stepped forward. "Drop the knife and come here, let me see your wound."At this point, Theo's death was completely unimportant. If Kingsley is allowed to see more bloodshed or even directly kill Theo, I'm afraid his condition will worsen, and he won't be able to regain his sanity at all.In the face of Freya's coaxing, Kingsley did not react at all. Holding the knife in one hand, he pressed his other hand against Theo's neck harder and harder."Kingsley!" Freya was anxious, but she d
Outside the school, Charlotte was escorted to a waiting car. The vehicle was equipped with special materials, bulletproof and resistant to various thermal weapons. Even though the school's premises had been cleared of bombs, Theo had come prepared, and no one knew if he had any other plans lurking in the shadows. Chris wasn't about to let his sister take such a risk.The people at the school had no idea what kind of life-and-death disaster they had just narrowly avoided. They all emerged from the school, unaware of the danger they had faced. They got into various luxury cars and departed one after another. Originally, Carl wanted to wait at the door, but with too many acquaintances coming and going, he had no choice but to hide in the Scott family's car.Chris voiced his concern, "Are you sure Theo will keep his word?""Not entirely," Carl replied, taking off his gold-rimmed glasses and impatiently rubbing his brow. "But Kingsley had to take a gamble on whether Theo still had it in
When these words were spoken, all the bodyguards present were shocked. Theo was filled with disbelief."What did you say? You're going to declare war on me in the manner of the Livingston family?" Theo almost laughed out loud. "Do you know what you're talking about?"Carl's face hardened for a moment as well. "Kingsley, calm down!"Kingsley, however, paid no attention to him. He stared into Theo's eyes, showing no hint of hesitation or fear. He said, "I know exactly what I'm doing, so don't you dare underestimate me."This declaration made Theo's face darken, his expression obscure, filled with deep thoughts.Charlotte looked at Chris somewhat helplessly. She didn't understand what was happening. Was this a big gamble by Kingsley?Chris composed himself, looked towards Kingsley and Theo's confrontation, and softly explained, "The Livingston family has rules. Members can challenge each other when there are disputes or unavoidable conflicts. They fight one-on-one in a life-and-death due
Ben held Charlotte at gunpoint, then glanced at Theo, who sat calmly and inquired, "What do you want?""I know you plan to use her against Kingsley and the Livingston family. My request is simple: ten million dollars and a getaway car," Ben stated viciously."Oh? You're not seeking vengeance for your family?" Theo remained composed."I'm not naive! I know how to negotiate with someone like you for maximum gain. You never intended to aid in avenging my family, did you?"Theo chuckled softly. "Looks like you're still somewhat sharp, but... still an idiot!"At Theo's words, two black-clad bodyguards suddenly emerged, advancing toward Ben."Aren't you worried I'll kill her? Then you'd have nothing to hold over Kingsley!" Ben exclaimed in panic."Foolish! My aim was always to destabilize Kingsley mentally. If you did kill Charlotte, I'd owe you gratitude."Hearing this, panic flashed in Ben's eyes, and in his haste, he aimed his pistol at Theo.