After tidying up, Nina couldn't help but glance at Liam. She walked slowly toward him. "Mr. Prescott, smoking too much is bad for your health. How about I make you a cup of coffee?" she said. Liam continued to look out the window. He held a freshly lit cigarette, contemplating whether to take a drag. Nina didn't give up despite not getting a response. She went to the pantry and brewed a cup of coffee. After finishing, Nina touched her pocket and hesitated for a moment. But after thinking about it, she decided against the idea. "Mr. Prescott, the coffee is ready!" she exclaimed. Liam was already sitting at his desk when Nina entered the room. The cigarette stub had also been discarded. Nina was delighted, pushing the coffee toward him and speaking with concern, "Don't get angry over unrelated matters. It's not worth damaging your health. It only brings pain to loved ones and joy to enemies. You're smart. You should understand this." Liam picked up the coffee and glanced
In the study upstairs, Liam surveyed the room. "Has he not come back these past few days?" At first, Ember was angry, then she sarcastically said, "He left a while ago, if he came back now, it would mean he'd be giving in to me. Do you think that's possible?" Liam sighed. "Actually, you could be a bit more forgiving. I checked, and he did meet that woman during this time, but she's already married. He's been staying alone in a hotel." "Why does that matter? If that woman wasn't married, they might get back together! Anyway, I'm not wrong, and I won't easily forgive him!" Ember was full of resentment. She had been strong-willed her whole life; there was no way she would yield now. Then, Ember became serious as she got down to business. "Is what you said true?" she asked. Liam nodded. "He came to see me today. I saw the equity contracts. It's real.""I didn't expect that bastard to be so capable. Did he get help?" Ember was infuriated. "He's not even helping his son at home. H
"Liam, you don't intend to give up on that woman, but what about the shares in the hands of that bastard? If your father gives his shares to that bastard, then the Prescott Group ..." Ember looked worried, still not approving of Liam's actions. She continued, "In my opinion, she's just a woman. If he wants her, what's the harm in giving her to him!" Liam firmly shook his head. "I won't give up on her. Mom, finding a woman who could disregard herself and risk her life for me isn't easy."Ember had wanted to persuade him further. But then, she thought of the time Amelia had gotten hurt protecting Liam back in Lily's restaurant. Then, she thought about the time Liam got injured on set while saving Amelia. Ember started to come to an understanding. She said, "Before, I was worried that you always followed behind your brother and that Lancaster girl. I always wondered when you would come to your senses and fall for a girl. Now that you understand, I ..." Liam approached her and g
The filming went smoothly, and now, it was nearly complete. Amelia filmed every day, and the schedule was tight. During the night shoots, she couldn't go to work with Liam, which made Liam feel frustrated for a while. So Amelia changed to have John pick her up every day. Looking at the car left in the corner of the garage, Amelia smiled helplessly. After taking a shower, Amelia went downstairs. She then uncovered the pot lid in the kitchen, revealing the breakfast Liam had prepared. As she was eating, there was a sudden knock on the door. Amelia was puzzled. After all, not many people knew they lived here. Looking through the peephole, she saw a disheveled person outside. Amelia couldn't help but frown.Initially, she didn't want to open the door, but the person seemed persistent and knocked continuously. When there was no response, he even started calling Amelia's name. However, the noise might disturb the neighbors if he went on. So Amelia could only reluctantly op
"Huh, is it my fault you guys can't continue living in the village? Is it my fault that you're being chased for your debts?" Amelia sneered, showing no sympathy for their predicament. Christopher was momentarily stunned; this was not what he had expected! He said, "No, but you're my cousin! How can you just stand by and do nothing?" "We were no longer family the moment you mistreated Grandpa and Grandma. Not to mention, I had nothing to do with you once I left the Jenson family. This was our agreement when I returned to take Grandpa and Grandma away. Didn't your parents tell you?" Amelia replied. They certainly did tell him. Although Christopher was annoyed at his parents for prioritizing immediate gains over long-term benefits, they were determined and had already decided. He wasn't pleased with Amelia's actions, but he let it be. Who would have thought that so much would happen later on?"But we still share the same blood! After all these years of being family, can't you
Amelia felt helpless watching Christopher's pathetic appearance. "Where's your mom? She came to me for money not long ago." Amelia said. A necklace in exchange for a 100 thousand dollars. Sarah had made a good deal. Unexpectedly, Christopher was furious. His eyes were resentful as he explained, "She took the money and ran away, even taking all the money home. I wouldn't have come to you if I weren't truly desperate!" Amelia looked at Christopher in astonishment. She had not considered that he might be deceiving her, given the sincerity in his expression. "My dad ... his leg got broken. I don't have the money to treat him. I went to the neighbors to borrow money, but they ..." Christopher's eyes turned red as he spoke. He then knelt on the ground, crying. Listening to his words, Amelia also felt uneasy. "Where is your dad now?" she asked."At the hospital. The hospital has been asking for payment these days, and I have no choice. Amelia, consider it a favor for the sake
Amelia was stunned and exclaimed, "I didn't mean that!" Liam laughed, then he immediately turned serious and said, "Lia, if you trust me, let me handle this matter for you!" Amelia hesitated, but Liam continued, "I'll take care of this. You and your grandparents don't need to worry about them. And I want to take this opportunity to resolve this matter thoroughly. Otherwise, knowing David, he'll still exploit you in the future whenever he has any problems if you help him this time." After thinking for a moment, Amelia nodded. "Okay." Amelia didn't know how Liam resolved the matter, but in the next half month, Christopher didn't come to see her again. Her grandparents also seemed to be unaware of what happened at home. She only knew about David and Christopher from Liam—David had been discharged from the hospital and had returned to Bryxton. As for the house, Liam had taken it back, but the property deed was in Amelia's hands. Looking at the property deed with her name in her
"Hannie, I'm sorry, it's all my fault! Please wake up!" That voice sobbing sounded so familiar it made Amelia's heart tremble. Amelia should have guessed it when she saw Gio, especially since it was working hours and concerned Hannah. If Gio was here, Liam naturally had a connection to the situation. Standing at the door of the ward, Amelia saw Liam by the bedside. He was holding Hannah's hand with a regretful and sorrowful expression. Amelia felt a pang in her heart. "Amelia, you're here!" Karen said. Hearing Karen's voice, Amelia glanced at her with mixed emotions. At this moment, Amelia began to understand the purpose of Karen calling her over. However, she still felt sad. She genuinely liked Karen. Amelia didn't know if the man by the hospital bed was too worried about the woman on the bed, or he simply didn't hear Karen's words. But either way, he did not release Hannah's hand nor glance in their direction. Amelia wanted to say something, but she realized that
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