Amelia called Lucas on the way to the hospital. Lucas was astonished to hear her decision and asked, "Amelia, are you sure about this decision?" He thought Amelia should cherish such a great opportunity and her resources. After all, she was still a novice screenwriter. He also felt that stopping the filming and adaptation because she was dissatisfied with the lead actress was a hasty decision. "Yes. I've thought it through," Amelia said firmly. Lucas fell silent for a while before responding, "Alright, I'll notify the development department and the director's team to stop the filming. We can discuss the rest later. We've come this far, stopping now would mean significant losses, especially since some actors have already signed contracts." Hearing Lucas say this, Amelia could only agree.She knew if they stopped filming now, it would mean breaching contracts, and compensations would be due. Nevertheless, she refused to let Ava play the role in the drama. "Okay, thank yo
Lily was momentarily silent. Then, she asked softly, "Did he personally tell you to cast Ava as the lead actress in the drama?" "That's not it. Liam told me that Leona recently established ..." At this point, Lucas came to a realization. "Right, Liam never specifically told me to cast Ava. He just asked me to support Leona and provide some resources and opportunities for the actors in her studio!" Lily pursed her lips and said, "Those Lancaster sisters are persistent, aren't they?" "Lily, don't say that. Leona and Hannah are different," Lucas said, having had a good impression of Leona.Lily scoffed. However, she didn't bother explaining and simply returned to the original topic. "So, assigning Ava the role was your misunderstanding of Liam's intention?" she asked. Lucas quickly shook his head. He wasn't about to take the blame. "Liam asked me to support Leona and to pick a script from the company's recent resources for her studio. Thinking it was a personal request from
Amelia didn't doubt Liam's explanation, but she felt slightly overwhelmed with emotion. So that was the case. "Lia, trust me. Let me handle this matter, okay?" Liam grasped Amelia's shoulders and looked at her earnestly. He wouldn't allow anything to happen to Amelia's first script. "I …" Amelia wanted to say something, but she hesitated. Was she just supposed to rely on Liam? Liam guessed Amelia's thoughts and took her hands. "Lia, you're my wife. Everything I have is yours. I'm using resources that belong to you. It isn't negating your efforts. It's just about making your hard work known to more people!" Amelia's heart trembled. She looked up at Liam as her heart was pounding.By the side, Lucas and Lily shivered, looking fed up. "He's so cheesy. This is the first time I've seen him like this!" "Me too!" The two murmured, not bothering to lower their voices.Amelia heard everything and felt a bit embarrassed. Liam glanced at them and said, "Take a walk outside if
"Walking Into Love" started filming smoothly and an enormous weight was lifted from Amelia's heart. Liam and Leona met again, and Liam specifically brought Amelia along for fear she might misunderstand him again. "Leo, I'm sorry about this time. I agreed without asking clearly and caused you to lose credibility," Liam said. The role that belonged to her artist was gone, and this news would weaken her studio's competitiveness. Leona shook her head with a smile. "Don't blame yourself. I didn't clarify things with you due to my lack of inquiry. After knowing about the grudges between you guys, I should have been honest with you. But I thought it was all in the past and Ms. Jenson wouldn't mind, so I didn't tell you. In the end, I was too presumptuous. I thought that it was still like before, that as long as I wanted something, you would agree unconditionally like ... like Luke did. I forgot that you now have someone else by your side and need to consider other things." As Leon
"Liam, can you accompany me abroad when you have time?" Both of them looked at Leona. Liam asked in concern, "Is there something you need?" Leona replied, "I came back in a rush this time. And I didn't know if everyone could accept the fact that I'm still alive, so most of my stuff is still overseas. Now that I've settled down and you all still treat me the same as before, I want to bring everything back." Leona looked at Liam gratefully and continued, "Honestly, I'm truly touched that you ... you all can still accept me. It's no wonder Ms. Jenson would think that way. Even I feel a bit guilty toward your brother. We promised to be together forever, but I've left him alone." As Leona spoke, her eyes reddened. "If I had gone with him back then, that would have been a blessing too!" Leona exclaimed.Liam frowned and scolded lightly, "Nonsense. It's a blessing that you were able to return safely. Luke would've wanted you to live a good and happy life." Leona wiped her eyes
Just as Amelia decided where to go for the trip, Leona had already set a date for her own trip abroad. That evening, when Amelia was about to discuss her travel plans with Liam, he told her he would be accompanying Leona on her trip abroad that weekend. Amelia immediately swallowed back her words. Liam observed her silence and asked in concern, "What's wrong? Are you unhappy about me accompanying her abroad? But didn't you agree last time?" Amelia had agreed, but she hadn't expected Leona's trip to coincide with the date she planned. She pursed her lips and said, "I'm not unhappy. But you said last time you would accompany me on a trip when you have time. Ms. Lancaster has been back for a long time and never mentioned the need to rush to retrieve her things. Does it have to be this weekend?" Liam wrapped his arms around Amelia's waist and said, "Her company only just started running and she barely managed to clear her weekend this week. Moreover, you said you hadn't decided
As soon as Amelia realized who it was, she lost all desire to sleep. Liam entered the room and asked, "Why aren't you sleeping?" Amelia looked at him as he opened the wardrobe to change his clothes. He showed no intention of returning to bed. "If you're not sleeping, why should I?" she replied. Liam smiled and helped her pick out clothes from the wardrobe. He said, "Then you should wake up and have some breakfast. You can take a nap after that. Leo's here, it would be nice for you to chat with her while I make breakfast." Amelia had expected this. She nodded. "Okay."She wondered if Leona came over so early because she feared Amelia would stop Liam from leaving. Despite that, Amelia still greeted Leona with a smile. "Ms. Lancaster, you're here early. Have you eaten breakfast yet? Liam is about to make breakfast. You can taste his cooking and see if his skills have worsened," she said. Leona replied with a surprised smile, "I met Brandon a few days ago. He mentioned
"What are you two talking about so seriously? Come and have breakfast!" Just as Amelia and Leona were at an impasse, Liam came out of the kitchen and placed a plate of breakfast on the dining table. Leona walked over with a smile and said, "We were talking about how you've learned to cook!" Amelia walked over with her wordlessly and simply took her usual seat. Then, she saw Leona enter the kitchen, saying, "I'll help you!" Amelia watched as one person brought out the dishes while another person arranged the cutlery. She found the scene rather jarring. It was as if the two of them were the ones living together. "Do I have something on my face, Ms. Jenson? Why do you keep staring at me?" Leona asked, looking embarrassed.Liam glanced at Amelia as a fleeting expression crossed his face. Amelia suddenly laughed. "Ms. Lancaster, you're so beautiful, and many people consider you as their goddess. Even if there was something on your face, you would still be charming." Leona m
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