Suddenly, people started to whisper, making the hall noisy. "Gosh! It's Derek. He is so handsome." "I heard Nick is good friends with him. No wonder he came." "Are those his twins? They're so cute!" "I'm so jealous of Rose. Derek fancies her. It makes me mad to think they're engaged." Emily raised her head when she heard the discussions around her, only to see Derek walking in with Aaron and Ian. Aaron smiled when he saw Emily. 'Rose didn't show up together with Derek? That's so not her,' Emily thought. Louise was standing next to Emily at first, yet Louise left at some point. Seeing Derek walking in, Jenny nervously adjusted her clothes and hair. She knew Derek. He was the heir of the Scott family and Nick's good friend. If she won Derek's approval, she would be closer to Nick. Plus, she couldn't wait for everyone to know about Nick's relationship with her. When everyone knew that Nick belonged to her, she could have him completely. She also got to drive away wome
Emily turned around to look at the man who talked to her with sharp eyes. The man was startled. He couldn't help but put down his hand. "Who are you?" Emily was a bit angry. She had been disturbed by different men from the beginning of the party, and she was running out of patience. The man in front of her looked not bad, but his eyes seemed obscene and evil, making her feel unpleasantly greasy. She felt like a prey being targeted by a predator. From not afar, someone noticed them. "Isn't that the son of the Carter family? I heard he was in trouble and had been grounded. He's out so soon?" "You're right. It's Austin. He's notorious for being cruel to women. They are practically his toys." "How did you know?" "Don't you use Twitter? There were a lot of leaks, but the Carters made them go away." "Emily doesn't have the Hopkinson family behind her anymore. This will not end up well for her." Derek happened to be nearby, so he heard their discussion. He frowned and loo
"What?" Louise exclaimed in the car. They got into the car after leaving the party, and Emily explained what had happened to Louise. "Wait, baby, do you feel that something is wrong?" Louise frowned. How could there be so many accidents at an ordinary banquet? She did not believe it at all. "So many coincidences happened at the same time. This is not an accident. Someone must be behind it," Emily said as she drove. "Jenny mentioned Rose. Rose was the one who gave Jenny the information." Louise continued. "Austin dared to provoke Derek not because of the Carter family, but because he had someone else behind him," Emily said. "Rose is the mother of Derek's children. No one can persuade Derek other than her." Louise realized. "That's right, it must be her." Emily gripped the steering wheel tightly. "Rose could come up with such a brilliant idea. To incite others to target you. This is vicious. This way, you'll be offending more and more people. In the end, no one will b
Early in the morning, sunlight came into the room, and Emily woke up. She rubbed her head. She drank a lot yesterday and now had a headache. She noticed that Louise was already gone. Emily got up quickly. Where was Louise? She hurriedly ran downstairs. "Emily, you're up." Louise stuffed a sandwich into her mouth. She was enjoying breakfast when she looked up and saw Emily poking her head out of the stairs. "Come and eat. Teresa's cooking is so great." Louise raised her hand and greeted Emily with the food in her hand. "Just go ahead. I'll go see the children." Emily ran her hand through her hair and turned back. She came to the children's room and saw that the kids were sleeping soundly. She didn't know what Diane was dreaming about. Diane opened her mouth and smiled. Emily also smiled. Chris was frowning when he was asleep. Emily helped him smooth his hair. Chris was laughing in his sleep. Emily tried not to make a sound and gently closed the door. Then, she went
Dream Kids put a lot of effort into children's clothing. So, they had many candidates for their advertising, and after screening and research, they signed the contract with Diane. The team was hired by Dream Kids, and the makeup artist would be Emily. They had discussed this in advance in the contract. Emily and the kids had just stepped out of the elevator when they met Andy who came to pick them up. Andy was the assistant that was arranged for Diane by Dream Kids, and Emily had called her in advance. "Emily, Diane, and are you Chris?" Andy learned about the situation in advance, so she immediately recognized them. "Yes, Andy. Where is Diane's dressing room?" Emily asked. "Come with me. Diane's dressing room is over here." Andy led Emily and the kids to the door. Andy had prepared orange juice and snacks for Diane and Chirs since they were still kids. When Emily saw these preparations, she began to know Andy better. "Chris, you have to stay here by yourself later. Y
Jimmy, who had gone out to smoke, was pulled back by Andy. He still had the unfinished butt in his mouth. When he saw Diane, who had tears in her eyes, he immediately got the butt out and put it into his pocket. Andy did not notice that Emily was facing Jimmy. She saw Jimmy's movements, but she did not say anything. "Alright, baby, we've done making the props. Let's continue taking photos, okay?" Emily asked Diane gently. "Okay, Mommy." Diane sounded like she was about to cry, but she looked resolute. She sniffed and held back her tears. Her behavior made the surrounding staff members appreciate her more. After all, children and pets were the hardest to film because there would be a lot of uncertainty. They couldn't control themselves well, so filming related to them would always need more time, and the staff had to work harder. When everyone accepted this plan, they were prepared. Although the shooting process was relatively smooth at the beginning today, when Emily
The shoot went smoothly. The first set of photos was taken. Andy took Diane to change clothes and prepared to take the second set. "Diane, go and change clothes with Andy. I'll go see Chris, okay?" Emily was a little worried about Chris. She wondered how he was doing in the lounge. "Don't worry, I'll take good care of Diane. After all, I'm her assistant." Andy took Diane's hand and went to the dressing room. Emily came to the lounge. It was quiet inside. She knocked on the door and pushed it open. Chris was writing something on the table. Emily walked in and found that it was a number puzzle. It seemed that he had enjoyed this game since Aaron taught Chris the rules. "Chris, I'm back. Are you bored?" Emily felt a little guilty. Chris raised his head and looked at Emily. His eyes lit up with joy. He was glad to see Emily. "I'm not bored. Mommy, I enjoy this game and also the quietness." Chris smiled, revealing his white teeth. "You've been learning for so long. Let'
Emily was drowsy and propped up her chin with one hand. The sunshine in the afternoon shone on her, and she looked like she was glowing. At that moment, someone knocked on the door. Andy, who had just left, poked her head in and put on an embarrassed smile when she saw Emily. Emily tilted her head in confusion and asked Andy with her eyes. Andy pushed open the door and moved sideways to let the person behind her in. Derek saw Emily under the sunshine. He felt that the sunlight in the break room had warmed his heart, and he was stunned. "What's the matter, Derek?" Emily's voice was low. She didn't want to wake up Chris and Diane. Hearing Emily's voice, Derek came back to his senses after a few seconds. Only then did he think of his purpose here. Aaron walked out from behind Derek and smiled shyly. Ian held Aaron's hand and waved his other hand happily. Even his body was shaking. Emily was touched and also laughed. "Diane, wake up. It's time to eat." Diane was awaken
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.