Amelia took a deep breath and said, "No, thanks. I wouldn't dare to bother Mr. Prescott."Her hands balled into fists as she tried to remain cool-headed.Liam had been all lovey-dovey with Ava this afternoon. Yet, now, he had David force her to go back. She'd never forget this. She had always thought of Liam as arrogant, even though he was quite the playboy. Since she refused to take his car home, he should have gotten mad at her and asked Gio to drive away.However, he surprised her by tailing her as she walked. About half a mile later, Amelia stopped walking, worn out. A familiar, raspy voice sounded from the car."There's an accident up ahead. You won't see any taxis around here." Amelia froze when she heard his voice. She then turned to look at the person in the car. Liam was in the driver's seat now, and Gio was nowhere to be seen. She stared at him for a moment, contemplating this. Then, she opened the car door and got into the car. She wasn't going to return to the
Amelia shuddered involuntarily. She seemed just like a frightened child who had done something wrong and was afraid of being held accountable. Liam had tailed her, and now, he even caught her staring at an advertisement of him. She couldn't muster the courage to turn to look at him. A breeze blew past her, making her tremble slightly. She wasn't sure if it was because of the cold or if she was simply too panicky. Just then, Liam's breath fanned her ear, instantly making her feel as though her entire body was on fire. She sprang away a couple of steps away from him and yelped. "What's there to look at? It's not nice at all!"Didn't he leave long ago? Why did he come back now? Her exaggerated reaction made him laugh."If only you could see just how guilty you look right now." "No, I'm not! You aren't that good-looking anyway!" Amelia tried to defend herself.It was as though he managed to read her mind, and she was annoyed and embarrassed because of it. Liam stared at he
Worried about her grandparents' well-being, Amelia decided it was best to transfer the remaining amount in her debit card to David. After doing just that, she sent him a message. "I don't want to go back there. I'll pay you for my grandparents' living expenses. —Amelia"David stopped calling her after that. He replied to her message. "Why is it so little? Ask Liam for more money! —David"Amelia felt rather helpless after reading his message. Her thoughts were jumbled up enough after meeting Liam today.He didn't ask her to go back to the villa. Even when they talked, they didn't seem to converse like husband and wife. It seemed to her that he couldn't care less where she went to or lived after leaving the villa.A lone tear escaped her eye when she thought of this, and she hastily wiped it off her face. It wasn't worth it, crying for someone who wasn't concerned about her. Ever since marrying Liam, Amelia became a full-time housewife. Now that things had changed, she had to
"Are you done?"Amelia hastily buttoned up her shirt, awkwardness written all over her face. Stealing a glance at Liam who stood by the door, she felt so embarrassed that she wanted to dig a hole in the ground and stick her head into it. Ava didn't anticipate this, but she felt way better after getting to humiliate Amelia."Aren't you the sexy one here, wearing clothes like this to seduce men anytime? I accidentally touched you, yet your shirt slipped off just like this. Who are you trying to seduce?" Exasperated, Amelia turned to her and snapped, "I advise you not to be pessimistic just because you're the kind of person you described. You're just going to show others your true colors." With that said, Amelia turned to leave, but she could still sense Liam's gaze on her.Her heart fluttered in her chest. Her feelings were a jumbled mess. Right now, all she wanted was to avoid creating more conflict with Ava. "You! Stop right there!" Ava called out in a panic.Amelia had roa
After work, Amelia left the advertising studio. Alex came over right after Amelia returned home."Amelia, I heard the female celebrity called Ava got beaten up. I saw a video online of the person who beat her up. It looked a lot like you. Was it you?" Amelia nodded."I didn't think of beating her up at first. She was the one who provoked me." "Well, you should have beaten her up anyway!" Alex scorned. "She's just a mistress that breaks up the relationships of others. By how she flaunts, does she think she's Liam's wife?" Alex wanted to say more. However, she asked about Amelia's work after seeing Amelia's disinterest. Amelia then told her about everything that happened in the advertising shoot today."No way. Is that jerk interested in you?" Alex was terrified."Amelia, you must never move back. Play with him and keep him hanging. He'll naturally beg you to move back once he falls in love with you. By then, you can reject him. I would love to see how hilarious his expre
The hooligans did not actually adore Ava that much. However, they couldn't stand being contradicted. Their gaze became hostile. Alex was not afraid and turned around."Didn't you hear what I said? I'm saying this because I think Ava has a poor character. It's not like we can't discuss it, right?" Before they could answer, Alex added, "Or, could it be that you like flaunty women like her?" "What the fuck? I dare you to repeat that!"One of the hooligans was infuriated and pointed at Alex. The atmosphere turned hostile. It seemed that the few men were about to make a move. "Alex, forget it. Let's go!"Amelia was a bit scared and tugged on Alex's hand. However, the hooligans blocked their paths. "It's not that easy to leave!"Amelia clenched her fists and looked at the men."What do you want?""Apologize to my friend. Also, I realize you're quite a beauty. Why don't you join us for a cup of coffee?"The man in the middle had a creepy smile. His other friends also laughed
Instead of the expected humiliation, Amelia heard cries of pain. Amelia slowly opened her eyes and saw the hooligans squeezed together on the ground."Fuck off," the man standing in front of Amelia said indifferently. The few hooligans were so afraid that they quickly ran off. It was Liam. Amelia could tell it was him just by looking at his back.She didn't expect the man she thought of when she was in danger to appear before her. Plus, he even saved her!"Liam, you're amazing!"Just when Amelia hesitated whether to thank him, a sweet voice sounded. Ava ran over and linked her arm affectionately with Liam. Her expression was filled with admiration for the latter.Liam didn't answer Ava. Instead, he looked toward Amelia. He instinctively wanted to see Amelia's reaction. However, Amelia was not mad or upset. She merely glanced at them before going over to Alex."Alex, are you okay?""I'm fine. I'm not injured either, but …"Alex couldn't help but look toward Liam. Judging by he
Ava had been feeling a bit anxious and uneasy lately. Liam didn't look for her since they bumped into Amelia on the streets. When Ava called him, Liam would ask Gio to devise an excuse.Ava wondered if Liam had fallen in love with Amelia. Although Ava tried to interrogate Gio, she got no helpful information.Indeed, Ava had guessed something correctly. Liam was back at Riverbay Residence for a few consecutive days. However, it was unsure if Liam had fallen for Amelia. After all, even he didn't know the answer to that.Amelia felt surprised yet excited upon receiving May's call."Mrs. Prescott, where are you? When are you coming back?"May had asked the question in a careful and respectful tone. However, Amelia was too surprised to catch that."I found myself a job. I won't be going back if there's nothing important.""Mr. Prescott is back. He told me that he hadn't had your cooking in some time. Are you going to come back today?"While asking, May carefully glanced at Liam's ex
Although Nathan was only a little over two years old, he was very smart.He once saw Liam's photo on Amelia's phone and started to stubbornly ask if that was his father. She didn't want to lie to him and thinking that they wouldn't meet Liam abroad, she admitted it to Nathan.She didn't expect him to remember it and asked to see Liam's photos every day. That was how he recognized Liam immediately upon meeting him for the first time.Amelia had discovered her pregnancy before she left the country and chose to keep it a secret. After giving birth to her son, she named him Nathan Jenson.Three years later, Amelia returned for Peter's birthday and left Nathan with her mentor, Tolkin. She then planned to go abroad again after establishing her office in the country. But she didn't expect Liam to find out about Nathan and bring him back.After dinner, Amelia grabbed a coat for Nathan, thinking that the rooftop garden might be windy. She then brought him to the garden after playin
Karen passed away three days after Independence Day. Fortunately, Leona managed to return a day before Karen passed.As she stood beside Leona, Amelia smelled a strong scent coming from her. The perfume was so pungent that it made Amelia frown.This time, Leona wasn't wearing glasses, and her movements were unimpeded. Amelia knew that her eyes had already recovered for some time. It was just that Leona simply kept pretending.During the funeral, Leona occasionally glared fiercely at Amelia, which unsettled her. But fortunately, Liam was always by her side. Even if Amelia ignored him, he stayed with her. Especially when Leona looked at her, he would sternly return the gaze.Amelia could see that Leona still harbored resentment against her, but with Liam by her side, Leona didn't dare to do anything.After the funeral, Liam asked someone to take Leona away again. Amelia then saw the maid who took Leona away pinch her unkindly."That's the maid that's always taken care of
James spoke of the past without any warning.Amelia was surprised to hear the story. She didn't expect that the generation before her had such connections."I didn't know what Karen felt for me. She always hid her emotions well. She was always elegant and noble in front of everyone and never did anything inappropriate. She was a true heiress of a wealthy family."After finding out your background, I wanted my son to fulfill this regret for me since I couldn't be with the woman I loved. I hoped my son could be with her daughter."I wanted Luke and Leona to marry for this purpose as well. Family interests were not my priority. Unfortunately, they had an accident, and my wish wasn't fulfilled. Then, I found out that Leona had been to Bryxton and suspected the identity of Hannah and you. I told Liam about it but didn't reveal your identity."Liam's my son. How could I not know his thoughts? Once he found out that Leona had gone to Bryxton, he immediately went there too. And as I expec
Charles hadn't contacted Amelia for a while, and Amelia felt something was amiss. So, she sent someone to inquire about the Lancasters' situation. From there, she learned that their business had recovered quite a bit.Amelia sat at her desk and tapped her fingers on the table as she contemplated the reasons for this change.Was it because everyone at the banquet learned that she was Liam's wife?Or perhaps Liam had stopped targeting the Lancasters?Amelia's thoughts were in a disarray. Despite avoiding Liam and cutting off all contact with him for the past few days, her heart had become increasingly restless, and she couldn't calm down.Even though she tried to avoid him, he still intruded on her life in every possible way.He would send flowers to her every day and asked May to bring the food he cooked. It made everyone in her office aware that Liam had angered her and was seeking forgiveness.Three years ago, before Amelia left, she had explained the situation to May and
After returning home, Eric's mood remained gloomy.Hannah opened a bottle of wine and poured a glass for him. "Want some?"Eric glanced at her, took the glass, and gulped it down in one go.Hannah then quickly refilled his glass, and Eric drank everything again.Hannah chuckled lightly as she poured the wine for him. "Although drinking is bad for you, sometimes, it can be a way to drown your sorrows. But don't overdo it.""Why should I be sorrowful? What do I have to be sorrowful for?" Eric mocked himself and finished the wine in his glass. He then grabbed the bottle and poured himself another glass.As Hannah watched him, she couldn't help but say, "You indeed have nothing to be sorrowful about. You're quite fortunate compared to many ordinary people. "Take me, for example. I had to marry someone who doesn't love me just to survive. Even the parents I'd known for over 20 years were not really my parents."Eric smirked. "That was of your own doing. You insisted on marrying me
Alex was resting on the bed when her phone rang.Seeing the name on the screen, she hesitated for a moment before answering."Have you made up your mind? When are you going to the hospital?"Hearing this, Alex chuckled. "I thought you called to say that you regretted your words. So, you just want to remind me to go to the hospital."Eric's voice was calm and distant as he said, "Delaying it will only harm you.""Yeah, that's why I've already gone to the hospital," Alex replied.Eric paused, seemingly surprised by her swift action. "Why didn't you call me? I could've accompanied you."Alex scoffed. "Since you don't care about me or the baby in my belly, why bother going to the hospital with me? Don't worry, even if I die on the operating table during the abortion, it's my own fault."Eric frowned. "You know I didn't mean that.""Yes, I know. You just said it out of guilt. So what if I purposely said that? Why should I feel sad alone? I want to provoke you, to make you feel trou
After the banquet, Liam drove Amelia home."Thanks for helping me today," Amelia said.This was the first time they were together alone since they'd met the shy man.Liam smirked. "You don't have to thank me. I just spoke the truth and defended my own marriage."Amelia frowned. "What do you mean?""I meant exactly that!""Stop the car and explain yourself!"Liam then parked the car as instructed. Then, Amelia spoke seriously, "We've already divorced, but now you're saying that we're still married. What do you mean exactly?"Liam smiled. "Of course, it means that we're still husband and wife. What else could it be?""You!" Amelia was frustrated. "Can you speak plainly?"What exactly did Liam mean? Amelia was confused.Other people might not know, but Amelia was aware that they were divorced. Plus, Oscar knew that she was just using Liam to reject him.Liam observed Amelia getting angry and toned down, saying, "Three years ago, we did sign a divorce agreement, but it didn't
Amelia didn't think Karen would act so quickly, and she found it difficult to refuse her after looking at her warm gaze."Mr. Prescott, the Lancasters have prepared a banquet to welcome Madam into the family. And they've invited many people, including some previous partners of the Lancaster Group and some members of the Prescotts. "However, we still haven't received an invitation. Do you think…" Gio was reporting to Liam about Amelia in the office.Liam snorted. "The Lancasters must have other intentions to organize the banquet. If they still want me to spare them and Leona, they shouldn't use this method to corner me. They're being so public about things and are putting so much effort into this banquet to force me to attend it."Gio looked puzzled.Liam continued, "Charles is a cunning old man. He begged me to let go of the Lancasters. But when I disagreed, he tried to approach Lia. He never thought she would refuse too. So, he's still furious about this. He's reluctant to give
The Lancasters' businesses had been continuously taken away, and Leona was nowhere to be found. This frustrated Charles."As expected, people who didn't grow up in this family are so unreliable. It's such a simple matter that could've been solved had she said anything about it, but she just won't help!" Charles paced around the living room while complaining about his daughter.Meanwhile, Karen looked a little worn out as she sat on the couch. She frowned and said, "Stop pacing around. You're making me dizzy!"Charles glanced at her. "I'm just too worried. If the company doesn't get new orders, we won't be able to pay salaries, and we'll lose our employees. If that really happens, the company will go bankrupt!"Despite the urgency of the situation, he still listened to Karen and sat across from her.Hannah looked at the anxious Charles and sneered, saying, "Dad, don't you understand? Liam's just venting his anger on us. He won't trouble us again once his anger dissipates.""Of c