"I did have plans to divorce back then," Amelia said with a bitter smile. People often forget that reality would deviate from expectations when making decisions. "My uncle's a gambler. He received a lot of money from Liam after I married him. If I were to divorce, I'd need a high-paying job to pay my bills."So when Eric reached out to her with the intention of promoting her, she agreed.If Liam hadn’t shown her those pictures or mentioned that woman after he returned from his business trip, she would have continued working with Astra.However, in all honesty, Amelia found herself so weak and powerless. The world may have been unfair to her, but she couldn't do the same to others.Oscar’s heart ached for her. He could see her sadness even though her face was still covered in bandages."Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I won’t say any more since you know what you’re doing. I believe that you will make the right choice after this incident." He then checked the tim
"You don’t have to get me a new manager. There’s no need to change the contract. I won't go to the Prescott Group," Amelia said calmly. Liam's expression instantly changed.He had never been repeatedly rejected before! Amelia was the first! But he couldn't get angry or lose his temper.Liam clenched his fists and said in a low voice, "If it's because of what happened yesterday, I can explain." Amelia shook her head. "It's not because of that. If it were because of Hannah, I wouldn't have agreed to go to the Prescott Group in the first place. I just don't want to go now, and it's not because of anyone else."She then looked at him. It wasn’t because of anyone else, it was because of Liam."Lia, I admit I forgot about you yesterday because I thought you wouldn't get hurt. I didn't expect you to ... Lia, I ... " Liam said."I said it's not because of what happened yesterday. However you felt yesterday doesn't matter at all," Amelia replied.Liam even admitted that he had for
Amelia refused to speak further. Liam felt helpless as he watched Amelia shut her eyes. He didn't know what he'd done to make Amelia have that thought. He had no idea whether she knew everything or had only heard a part of it and was intentionally saying these things to provoke him.Liam slowly let go of the bed. His heart was also hanging in the balance, and at that moment, he felt a bit at a loss.He said, "Lia, no matter what, I hope you can trust me. I genuinely want to treat you well. I know I neglected you, and I truly want to make amends now."I am a man, and no man can tolerate his wife flirting with another man. I won't look into the matter between you and Eric anymore. I’m determined to let the past stay in the past. So can you drop your guard and try to trust me, please?"Amelia still didn't speak, but she heard every word he said. Amelia wanted to mock him. She hadn't questioned his relationship with Hannah, so what right did he have to question her relationship w
"I was the one who asked him to come. If you have any objections, I can leave the hospital right now and go with him," Amelia said. Liam stared at her intensely and his eyes turned red. Eric hadn't expected Amelia to say this. His heart skipped a beat as he looked at her with a glint of excitement in his eyes.Amelia glanced at Eric and cleared her throat. "I believe that, no matter what, I should have the freedom to make friends. How can I trust you if I don’t have that freedom?"Liam couldn't believe what Amelia was saying. It was as if someone was repeating, "Look, she’s choosing that man over you right in front of you!"Liam's fists clenched even tighter, and there was a faint crack between his fingers. Then, Eric stepped forward and blocked Amelia's hospital bed."Mr. Prescott, I think you should have more grace, and you certainly shouldn't resort to violence against women. If you have any issues with me, feel free to confront me, but I won't back down," he said.Lia
"Amelia, about what he said ... " Eric looked worried, but before he could finish his sentence, Amelia interrupted him with a smile. "I won't take it to heart!""If you can't smile, don't force it. Seeing you forcing a smile makes me feel more uncomfortable," Eric said, looking at her with a concerned expression. Amelia shrugged off his concern and even laughed out loud.Suddenly, a sense of unease crept into Eric's heart. Just now, Liam had said something before he left. "Amelia ...""I don't want to get involved in whatever issues you and Liam have. I just want to live my own life. Is that too much to ask?" Eric said. Amelia looked at him. The smile on her face disappeared, replaced by weariness. "Amelia, I ... ""Don't worry, I've already made up my mind. I will continue to stay with Astra, no matter what. This was my promise from the beginning, and it was my own decision. I should stick to it," she said with a bitter smile. She then turned serious and looked at
But that didn't matter."Mr. Richards, I don't want to hear such words again. Otherwise, I think from now on, we'll have a strictly professional relationship," Amelia said.She didn't look at him, but her words were hurtful.Eric stumbled for a moment, as if he hadn't expected her to say such things. "Amelia, you can't treat me like this!" he sobbed. His voice was filled with dejection. Listening to this, Amelia began to doubt whether she had really hurt him."Mr. Richards, I've always said that we're friends. Don't say things that could make people misunderstand," she said."You can reject me, you can dislike me, but can't I even like you?" Eric began to get agitated. "You still have feelings for Liam even after how he treated you. What's he worth?"Amelia sighed weakly and looked at him. "Our relationship has nothing to do with him. Whether I continue to be with him or not won't affect us."Eric's face turned dark. Amelia had made it quite clear. "Do you blame me for a
"The other side has given up on competing with Astra for your contract, so you're still my colleague! Karl has already negotiated the next movie for you, and we'll be working together on the film!" Oscar said.Amelia looked at Karl in surprise. He wore a complex expression. Then, he raised an eyebrow, saying, "Since you've decided to stay, then do your best. I won't clean up your mess if you pull another stunt like that again!" Amelia was grateful. "Thank you, both of you!" she said.Alex sobbed when she came over and saw Amelia with her bandaged hands and face.Amelia smiled helplessly. "I'm fine. Why are you crying like this? If people didn't know better, they'd think something terrible happened to me!""Don't curse yourself!" Alex scolded her. Then, she wiped away her tears and said in concern, "Once you're out of the hospital, move in with me. I'll take care of you."Amelia smiled. "It's alright. There's no need to trouble yourself. I have someone to take care of me at hom
"Lia …" Liam parted his mouth. His chest felt stifled and heavy, and it was as if something had exploded in his head.Amelia looked up. Her eyes were bright and cold. She simply gazed at Liam like that, looking innocent yet indifferent."I've already gotten someone to contact a beauty expert. Don't worry, the scars will be removed," Liam said.Amelia smiled. "It's okay if they stay. That way, you won't have to worry about me advancing my career in the entertainment industry.""No, I won't stop you again. Even if you continue working at Astra, I'll help you!" Liam exclaimed.Amelia smiled half-heartedly without saying anything more.Looking at her, Liam felt a pang in his heart.He was serious about it, but she didn't believe him.Despite that, Liam carried out his promise.The next day, John drove Amelia to a beauty clinic. Liam had probably informed them beforehand because the director greeted Amelia in person. Then, he arranged for someone to treat her scars.Amelia did
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