Amelia was still saddened by Karen's visit. She had no idea that after Karen went back, another storm was brewing in the Lancaster family.Liam wanted to make Amelia happy, but he didn't have any good ideas. So he had no choice but to go into the kitchen and make some of Amelia's favorite dishes.Then, after accompanying her to sleep, he went back to the study with a sullen expression.He dialed a number. "Look into the Lancasters' condition for the past few years. I don't want anything already known to the public. It'd be best if you could find out the Lancasters' accounts!"He had promised not to make enemies of the Lancasters, but he wouldn't just sit by and allow them to bully his woman either!He sat on the couch, rubbing between his eyebrows as he thought about the recent events. Suddenly, his phone rang again. Looking at the name displayed on the screen, Liam hesitated for a moment before answering the call."Liam, your actions these days have seriously disappointed me
"Hannie, Mr. Prescott is here!"Hannah was still fuming, but when she heard Mrs. Jenson's words, she immediately put on a look of elated surprise. "Is it true?""Of course. When have I ever lied to you?" Mrs. Jenson was all smiles. She was glad to see Hannah instantly smiling upon hearing that Liam was here."I'll go downstairs right now!" Hannah dashed out hurriedly. But Mrs. Jenson hastily stopped her. "You haven't put on your shoes yet!"After putting her shoes on with help from Mrs. Jenson, Hannah rushed down the stairs.As Mrs. Jenson watched Hannah go, she muttered under her breath, "She's probably going to be disappointed again. Where did she get her patience from?"At the thought of Hannah refusing to turn back even after running into a dead end, Mrs. Jenson felt her heart ache terribly.She then recalled the woman she met at the ward back then. She must've been Liam's wife. If Hannah truly was determined to do it, then she would …At that thought, Mrs. Jenson had a
"Are you threatening me?" Charles' expression instantly turned dark."I didn't want things to come to this, but Mr. Lancaster, don't you think that you're going too far these days? My wife is completely innocent in these matters. Why would you keep forcing her into a corner?"Liam recalled the mistreatment Amelia endured, and also her coldness and disappointment toward him. His heart ached for her.He had worked so hard to get Amelia to stay, but they persecuted her so much that she had almost left him again!This time, before Charles could say anything, Hannah shouted with her reddened eyes, "She killed our child! How is she innocent at all?"Liam finally looked at Hannah again, but his face was filled with disappointment."Hannie, are you very sure that Lia harmed your child, and that it wasn't a problem with your child instead? Are you sure that you're not setting her up just so that you can drive her away from me?"Hannah had a panicked look on her face as she shouted agai
"Enough, Hannie. Go back to your room. I have something to talk to Liam about." Charles, who had been listening in for a while, sensed something off as well. He remembered Karen once saying that he didn't understand his daughter well enough.When he thought about Liam's question, he also felt a little startled. So he hastily interrupted their conversation. If it went on, with Liam's intelligence, he might get a hold of Hannah's weakness.Hannah realized that as well. After Charles said that, she obediently went back to her room. Before going up the stairs, she even gave Liam a pitiful gaze."Liam, our families have been friends for many years. If it weren't for that accident four years ago, our families would have been in-laws by now. We wouldn't be so distant with each other like we are right now!" After thinking for a while, Charles chose to play the family card.Even though he didn't want to, he had to admit that Liam still had James' demeanor. Liam might even be more skille
"Dad, how did the discussion go?"After Liam left, Hannah, who received the news, hastily went downstairs.Charles looked at Hannah, his expression filled with fury and disappointment. "Be honest with me. Did you trick Liam in that incident that night?"Hannah's expression flickered. "Dad, what are you talking about? I don't know what you mean!""Quit pretending. Don't you know that Liam is already suspecting you? He just told me that he drank some wine you gave him, and after he sent you to the room, he went out and met his wife!"Charles felt extremely irritated at the thought of those things!Hannah had always behaved like a victim, and Liam never refuted anything. He was convinced that the incident that night had happened exactly like how Hannah described it. But today, Liam sounded so sure of it that he realized that he might have been tricked by Hannah!"So what if he suspects me? I was the one who woke up by his side, not that woman!" Hannah was also panicking when she lear
Amelia had been looking for scripts to read these days. She had no idea that Liam almost turned against the Lancasters for her sake.After so many incidents, it was Amelia's first time calling Karl to offer her apologies.Karl thought that it was a pity, but he didn't coax her to return to the entertainment field. Instead, he said, "All the directors you've worked with have told me that you're a very intuitive actress. They like you a lot as well. I believe that if you keep advancing in the entertainment industry, you'll achieve a lot."You probably don't know this, but back when I heard that you were going into the entertainment field, my first reaction was to wonder when you would leave."Amelia smiled in surprise. "Really? Then why did you let me sign the contract?"Karl replied, "Because I still want to give it a try. No manager would decline an intuitive celebrity after all. Moreover, I know your identity. I know very well that if you persist, you'll have an extra advantage
"Amelia, you don't have to say such things to me. I never felt like you did anything wrong to me. Compared to the help I've given you, I feel like I've influenced and hurt you even more. I was the one who did you wrong."Eric didn't spell it out, but Amelia knew that he was referring to the incident that night.She hastily said, "No, you didn't do anything wrong to me at all!"Eric was surprised for a moment. Then, he asked carefully, "Amelia, have you thought things through? Have you decided that it's time for you to leave him?"Amelia was stunned for a while. She didn't expect Eric to misunderstand her like that. She hastily explained, "No, I don't mean it like that. What I meant was, the man who was with me that night wasn't you. So, you didn't do anything wrong to me."In her haste to explain, Amelia didn't think too much about it. She didn't wonder if Eric would doubt her if she said that. Or, in her subconscious mind, she thought that Eric trusted her, so he wouldn't doubt
"Mr. Prescott, on the day you returned from your business trip to Amerizon, Madam broke her promise and didn't meet you at the airport. I've found out the reason for that."When Liam received the call, he had just returned to Luxury Gardens and hadn't gotten out of the car yet."Oscar had asked Madam to meet up. They met at the cafe under your name."Liam couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. The cafe mentioned was considered one of the best places in terms of privacy in Sableton. People who chose to meet up there would either have extremely important matters to discuss, or relationships they didn't want people to find out."Have you figured out what they talked about?" Liam had thought about it. Back then, Amelia seemed to be more troubled than usual. There were a few occasions when she looked at him as if she had something to say too.But she seemed to be worried about something, and in the end, she didn't say anything. It might have something to do with that meeting at the ca
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