Alex's house had multiple rooms. And since she lived alone, Amelia had a room to herself. Just as she was about to call it a night, her phone rang again. This time, it was from Eric. "Amelia, are you asleep?" he asked, his voice as gentle as usual. "Not yet. Considering you're still up, the rumors must be quite hard to deal with, huh?" Amelia couldn't help but feel guilty. It had been a week since the rumors about her surfaced online, yet they still hadn't disappeared. Fortunately, the buzz it generated had reduced significantly. "Don't worry. Everything has been arranged, and it should be taken care of tonight." Then Eric asked, "How have you been doing recently? Did he bully you?" Eric didn't mention who, but Amelia knew who he was talking about. Touched by his words, Amelia shook her head and replied, "No. I've moved over to my friend's place now. We won't even see each other, so he can't bully me even if he wanted to." "That's great. By the way, do
"Liam, can I attend Aunt Ember's birthday banquet as your female companion tonight?" Hannah asked over the phone. Her voice was tinged with anticipation. Liam rubbed the spot between his brows. "Hannie, your parents won't agree to it." "I don't care. Pick me up after work," she said wilfully. "I'll only be your female companion. If they don't agree to it, I'll just go there alone and let everyone laugh at me." "You're Ms. Lancaster and also my princess. No one will make fun of you," Liam replied with a smile. "Are you going to bring Ms. Jenson with you? Liam, Aunt Ember will get angry." Although he didn't refuse her, tears immediately misted over Hannah's eyes as she discerned the underlying meaning in his words. "Even if you don't want me to be your female companion, you can't bring her either. Aunt Ember loves you a lot. If you attend the banquet with Ms. Jenson, do you know how sad your mom will be?" Well, he did want to bring Amelia along, but she refused
Liam was unaware about the argument between Hannah and Karen.Before returning to Prescott Manor, he took a trip to Riverbay Residence. For some reason, he suddenly wanted to come back for a look. He managed to find his and Amelia's marriage license. He also found the only photo they ever took together.In the photo, Amelia's lips were curved into a smile, but Liam had a cold look on his face. The space between them was enough to fit a fist.Liam could've helped to resolve the scandals about her online, but Amelia just refused to beg him. He would've helped her if only she asked. It wouldn't matter even if it was a scandal between her and another man.Liam was furious, but he still had his wits about him.Amelia was as timid as a mouse in front of him. So she couldn't possibly be bold enough to cheat on him!He knew that very well. But sometimes, he just couldn't control his temper.Upon personally verifying that Amelia had never been touched by another man, Liam was pleasantl
"I've already sent someone to deal with it, so the matter should be resolved by tomorrow morning. Don't worry, Mom. I won't let her disgrace the Prescotts." Liam smiled and comforted Ember."With scandals like that, I don't care if it's real or not. She's already gotten involved with you, so the Prescotts are already disgraced!" Ember displayed her dissatisfaction.She continued, "Liam, that woman truly isn't worthy of you. Now, be on the lookout tonight. See if there are any other women that catch your fancy."Liam frowned upon hearing that. He didn't approve of Ember's actions. "Mom, I'm already married." "I know that you're married. I'm not telling you to get married to someone right now. I just want you to take a look. You didn't like the women I got for you in the past. You even got a marriage license with that woman just to avoid the blind dates I set up for you. Just thinking about it now gets me so mad!" Ember glared at him. She had arranged the blind dates for his good!
Once Ember had gone to the yard to check on the banquet preparations, James asked Liam in a knowing tone, "Liam, were you trying to tell your mom that Ava's child wasn't yours?" Although it was a question, James sounded very sure of it.Startled, Liam glanced at James. Then, he nodded. "So you already knew about it, Dad.""You're my son, so of course, I know you very well. Ava's pretty, but she's just acting. You wouldn't fall for a woman like her." James chuckled. He was quite pleased with Liam."But my mom doesn't know me half as well as you do." Liam smiled in exasperation. He had never once admitted that the child was his. But when the online articles were published, Ember had believed it right away. She also believed everything Ava said. She had even interrogated him about Ava's child on a few occasions."Your mom just cares about you too much. She also wants to have a grandchild as soon as possible, so she believed it." James smiled and spoke up for Ember.But then, he
The car suddenly stopped somewhere near Prescott Manor. Amelia looked at Eric in surprise.Eric smiled and explained, "I noticed that you've been nervous all this while. If you really don't want to go, I can send you home right now. We still have time."Amelia felt a little embarrassed because Eric had seen through her. She smiled. "It's okay. We're already here, anyway, so let's go in."She was indeed a little nervous. In fact, she had already been somewhat regretting it when she was getting the makeover. But Amelia had already promised Eric yesterday, so she didn't want to reject it now.Hence, she could only grit her teeth and follow him."You don't have to force yourself to do this. I was exaggerating a little yesterday. Even if you change your mind, I'll still find a female companion in time. I just won't have time to get her a makeover, that's all," Eric spoke nonchalantly. But Amelia felt even guiltier about her thoughts now.Although Amelia was still a little hesitant
Ember's voice was a little sharp. James frowned and placed a hand on her shoulder. He said softly, "Everyone's here. Don't cause a ruckus now."Ember had a foul look on her face. She knew what James meant, but she wondered who was the one trying to cause a ruckus here.Eric smiled in surprise. Then, he said, "Ms. Jenson is very outstanding, and I also wish to get a girlfriend like her. Sadly, I don't have the honor. She already belongs to someone else."Eric's words caused Amelia's heart to skip a beat.Upon hearing that, Ember's expression improved. But only by a little."I see. You two looked quite intimate, so I thought you were a couple!" Ember shifted her gaze to Amelia.There was a mocking tone in her voice. "Since you're already taken, Ms. Jenson, perhaps you should stay away from Mr. Richards. People might start whispering."Of course Amelia knew what Ember was talking about. She had always been easily embarrassed. So when Ember said that, Amelia's face turned red in
"Don't worry. That woman won't dare to do anything to you even after tonight!" Eric spoke with a confident look on his face.But Amelia didn't understand what he meant. Just as she was about to ask him about it, she heard a cold voice."You refused to come with me just because you had to be his companion?"Amelia shivered upon hearing that voice. She slowly looked behind her.Liam was wearing a dark suit, and he looked even darker standing in the dimly lit corner.Amelia didn't dare to look at his expression as she pondered how to answer him."Mr. Prescott, would you like to sit down and talk?" Eric gestured an invitation. Liam glanced at him and took a seat opposite Amelia. Then, he looked coldly at her. "Come here!" He didn't like the sight of Amelia and Eric sitting together.Amelia pursed her lips. She thought about the consequences of disobeying Liam and chose to sit with him in the end.She already provoked him by coming over tonight. She couldn't afford to make him e
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