"Shh, please don't talk for now." She no longer cared about etiquette or who the other person was. She decided to shut him up first.Because of the difference in height, Elizabeth needed to cover his mouth on tiptoe when standing in front of him.It turned out to be a strenuous posture for her, thus her small face wrinkled nervously and she seemed to be in some pain.Ronald did not struggle, and allowed her small hands to press onto the warm thin lip. His black eyes became especially bright, sparkling as he stared fixedly at the little girl in front of him.His burning gaze did not escape Elizabeth's notice. When they made eye contact with each other, she was shocked to realize that her behavior had completely exceeded the line between them.Her palm could feel the heat from his lips, and instantly became scorching. She hastily retracted her hand and softly said, "Sorry, I ..."Before she could finish apologizing, the sound of someone knocking on the door came from outside, followed b
"Go and try it. This is a gift from Oliver." Ronald sat on the sofa and read the magazine in his hands without even raising his head."CEO asked me to give it to you." Oliver stood behind the sofa, covered his mouth with his hands and reported to Elizabeth in a low voice."Why? Why did you give me a present?" Elizabeth was a little confused.Ronald turned his head, looked at Oliver, and instructed him to explain.Seeing that, Oliver cleared his throat and said seriously, "Ms. Hubbard, our CEO is a person of high status. Since you are his butler, then you represent him. So you have the duty to make yourself look nobler."After Elizabeth heard this, she thought for a moment. Although she was working for Ronald now, in the end, she still belonged to the hotel."But I'm arranged by the hotel for Mr. Marquez, shouldn't I represent the hotel?"Why did she represent Ronald?She did not understand the logics."Ms. Hubbard, if you care too much, then you aren't cute." Oliver reminded her out o
Elizabeth really didn't like drinking alcohol, so she rarely had the chance to do so.At that moment, she could smell the rich aroma of the wine with the fragrance of the fruits wafting out from the cup. Before she even had a chance to drink it, she already felt intoxicated.Following Ronald's example, she also took a light sip. The smell of the alcohol made her frown in an instant."You don't like it?" he asked.Shaking her head, she didn't dare to say that she didn't like what he liked, "I'm just a little not used to drinking."Just then, the waiter started to serve the food. When Elizabeth saw the food, her eyes lit up.Just as she was about to eat the food, a middle-aged man who looked familiar walked towards them, with his face filled with a hypocritical smile, "Mr. Marquez, what are the odds. I never expected to meet you here."Seeing the person, Ronald frowned, with his face immediately becoming gloomy.Elizabeth tried her best to recall where she had seen this person before. A
Carsen understood that it was almost impossible for him to request for Ronald's forgiveness today.He had long heard of Ronald having a reputation of being very petty. He would definitely take revenge on him."How can Mr. Marquez let go of our Ostlea Corporation?" Taking a deep breath, he asked in a low voice."It's impossible." Ronald said calmly, "However, seeing that Mr. Flores gives a gift to my butler and is drinking with her, I can consider not buying it when your company's share price has fallen to its lowest point.""You..." Carsen was so angry that his face turned red, and he clenched his fists.When Ronald saw his anger, his eyebrows rose slightly. "Of course, I also don't mind waiting until Ostlea Corporation is worthless.""Young man, don't be too proud. There is still a long way to go." Carsen gnashed his teeth and glared at him for two seconds, before he turned around and left hatefully.After sending off him, Ronald looked on the drunken Elizabeth, feeling troubled.Ori
"I took it off." He answered without waiting for her to speak.Hearing that, Elizabeth clenched her teeth, it was really him, the bad guy!"You're begging me." he added."..." How could this be? How embarrassing.Elizabeth lowered her head, and she asked again, "Then last night, we...""Slept." He was rather frank.He really wasn't a good person. Even if she asked him to help her take off her clothes, that didn't mean that he could sleep with her while she was still drunk."You're holding me and won't let go." He told the truth once again."You're lying. How could I be like this?" She didn't believe that she would be so bold and shameless."You don't believe me?" He raised his eyebrows slightly, "Do you want to watch the video?"What?There was still a video?Elizabeth was stunned.Her face was red and her eyes were filled with anger. She pointed straight at him, "You... How shameless of you to do such a thing and make a video...""You took it. I tried to stop you.""..."God, what ha
"Oh? We haven't even finished the wine yet." A builder smiled and tried to keep him."Hey, aren't I still here? What? Must Mr. Marquez personally accompany you to drink this wine?" Oliver said with a somewhat sarcastic tone."I dare not. The appointment was more important. Then let's toast to Mr. Marquez and wish him a happy night." As he said that, everyone held up their wine cups in front of them and toasted Ronald.Ronald merely revealed a cold, uninterested smile on his face. Without even glancing at them, he put on his jacket, and walked straight out the door.After exiting the dining hall, he took out his phone and called Elizabeth.The phone was actually off.This little woman actually dared to turn off the phone?Feeling somewhat unhappy, he dialed the number of the presidential suite.The call went on for a long time, but no one answered.Could she still be sleeping?Elizabeth was still sleeping, but she was not sleeping comfortably on the bed. Instead, someone had thrown her
In the presidential suite at the hotel.Ronald sat on the sofa, with his expression gloomy and terrifying.Oliver sat at the side, not daring to even breathe."Ling, ling, ling." His cell phone rang, cutting through the silence in the room.Oliver looked at the incoming call, raised his head and looked at Ronald, "CEO, it's them."Ronald immediately took the phone and opened the answer button.The screen immediately showed tattooed man's face."Mr. Marquez, finally." When the tattooed man saw Ronald, he revealed a disgusting smile."Who instructed you?" Ronald's eyes turned cold and his voice turned cold."You don't need to worry about that. You only need to know that in Swynwick, compared to in Lochapple, it is not up to you to decide.""Tell me, how much do you want?" He didn't want to waste time."That depends on how much this Ms. Hubbard is worth in your eyes, Mr. Marquez." The man laughed, with his expression exceptionally sinister."Let me see her. I want to make sure she's safe
"No, we want the money, and we want your lives as well." He finally spoke the truth.Elizabeth already completely understood what was going on at this time.It looked like capturing her was only a method used to threaten Ronald. Their ultimate goal was not money, but to take Ronald's life.And she, was destined to become Ronald's funeral partner."What if Ronald doesn't come?" She asked. If they could not kill Ronald, then there would be no meaning in killing her. After all, with her relationship with Ronald, he had no reason to risk his life for her."If he doesn't come, you'll be dead because you know too much." As he spoke, he gave her a savage look."Big Brother, that Ronald fellow is here." Just as he finished, a man who was guarding the door ran over and reported to the tattooed man."Looks like you two are going to be a pair of dead lovers today." The man smirked, and then turned his head to look towards the door.The door opened and a familiar, tall man walked out of the darkn
"Mr. Marquez, what did you say?" Ainsley thought she heard wrongly, and instantly opened her eyes wide, revealing a look of disbelief.Girlfriend? How did Elizabeth become his girlfriend?Jayden turned his eyes. Although he still had a calm expression, his eyes were sharp, "Your way of treating guests has truly broadened my horizons. It seems like I have come to a wrong place."With that, he pulled Elizabeth's hand and was about to leave.At this time, a middle-aged man walked in from the door. With an obsequious smile on his face, he apologized, "Well, it's a misunderstanding. It's all a misunderstanding. Mr. Marquez, please don't be angry. My daughter is young and does not know what to say.""Misunderstanding? I'm afraid not." Jayden raised his eyebrows and laughed coldly."It's a misunderstanding. Ainsley, why are you still standing there? Hurry up and apologize to Mr. Marquez." Terry said, pulling his daughter along, and scolded her in a low voice."No need. If you want to apologi
Opening her mouth, she wanted to call for help. But the tall one had already rushed forward, covering her mouth. He raised his hand, slapped the back of her neck, and caused her to faint.Elizabeth lost consciousness. The tall one immediately carried her and walked into the villa.The short one followed, and when someone looked over, he only laughed and explained, "She is drunk...drunk..."They directly brought Elizabeth to a room on the first floor of the villa and threw her onto the bed.The temporarily unconscious Elizabeth woke up. Before she could react to what was happening, she saw them standing by the side of the bed, smiling vulgarly at her."What are you guys doing?" She remembered that she had met them a few minutes ago and they had knocked her out."Didn't you already agree? We'll give you money, and you can stay with us for one night." As he spoke, the tall man began to take off his clothes.Elizabeth was so scared that she curled up and shrank back, "Don't touch me. I'm
"Make things difficult for you? Jonah, how could you say that? How have I treated you in Dyer family these years? Now that I'm in trouble, not only did you not help me, you even added insult to injury. You ungrateful ingrate!" The sharp voice cursed.Elizabeth heard this voice. She seemed to have heard this voice before, but she did not dare believe it.After not seeing her for a few years, why had her gentle mother become a shrew?She walked up the stairs and immediately saw that in front of the door to the second floor's room, there was a man with two middle-aged women blocking the door. The beautifully dressed mother, Casey, was stopped in front of the door and could not come out.She looked fine and was full of energy. Sure enough, did Ainsley lie to her?As Casey was cursing the three people who were blocking her path. She inadvertently glanced at the direction of the stairs. In the distance, she saw Elizabeth who was standing blankly in place, and her voice slowly grew softer.M
In the afternoon, Alondra invited Elizabeth out for a coffee. Elizabeth told her about Ainsley inviting her to participate in the engagement ceremony.When Alondra heard the news, she immediately said. "Don't go. Don't go! She must be planning something." "But I want to see my mother." Elizabeth said.Hearing this, Alondra let out a heavy sigh, "This Ainsley is a bitch. She knew that you would definitely not go if she invites you directly, so she just took your mother as a gimmick. If she was my mom who abandoned me, I wouldn't even want to go see her.""She has cancer. I don't know how long she'll live." This was also the reason why she was so eager to see her."Nah, how could Ainsley's words be trusted? She must be lying to you." Alondra said without even thinking."What if it's true?""Alright." Alondra did not say anything. She only used a straw to stir the drink in front of her, and looked towards the two tallest buildings constructed side by side in the center of the city outsid
Although Elizabeth had never owned these luxury goods before, at least she had worked at a five-star hotel before, and had seen many celebrities, she can recognize these good things.Dulce was still looking at the pile of gifts with her eyes glowing. Elizabeth had already recovered from the shock. She picked up her phone and dialed Ronald's number.The phone rang for a long time before someone answered, but the one who spoke was not Ronald."Elizabeth, how is it? Did you get the gifts? Isn't it a surprise? "Oliver's excited voice came out from the phone."Um, where is Ronald?" Elizabeth asked."CEO is seeing an important guest right now, so he doesn't have time to answer the phone right now." Oliver said."Then do you know why he suddenly gave me so many precious gifts?""Didn't you want to go to your friend's engagement ceremony? So, CEO specifically told me to prepare these things for you.""..." How did he know she was going to the engagement ceremony?"Elizabeth, I'm a bit busy ri
At two in the afternoon, Elizabeth punctually appeared at the Gardner Garden Cafe that Ainsley mentioned.Looking around, there was no sign of her."Miss, how many of you?" The waiter came up to greet her."I'm not sure yet. It might be two people." She was not sure if Ainsley only asks her out, or if Brogan would come along with her."Alright, I'll first bring you to find a seat to sit at." The waiter said as he led her to a seat for four near the window.Elizabeth ordered a cup of coffee and then looked at the time. From the time they had agreed upon two o'clock, five minutes had already passed.When the coffee was served, she took two sips and saw Ainsley walking in elegantly from outside. She was dressed in a high-end dress, wore a pair of sunglasses, stepped on high heels, and swayed through the door.Behind her followed a woman in her thirties. The two of them, one in front and one behind, were like celebrities and assistants.The moment Ainsley entered, she saw Elizabeth, who w
Lifting her head, she saw Brogan's angry, handsome face."Excuse me." She lowered her head, not looking at his face, trying to walk past him."Why did you come back?" Suddenly, he grabbed her wrist. His voice was filled with anger as he asked.Elizabeth struggled a little, only to realize that she was unable to fight back with her own strength. So she said, "Please let go.""I'm asking you why you came back!" He pulled her toward him. His big, bright eyes glared at her with obvious fury, as if he might swallow her in the next second."What do you mean? Can't I come back? "She mustered her courage and looked up into his eyes.She didn't owe him anything, so why should she be afraid of him?"It seems that I still underestimated the degree of your shamelessness. However, a woman like you, who can even treat love as a business, would definitely not care about the gazes of others. "Brogan laughed coldly.His words were like a thorn, fiercely piercing into Elizabeth's heart.Strangely, she
Elizabeth raised her head and looked towards the origin of the voice. She noticed that the woman who said these words looked familiar, but she could not recall where she had seen her before."You don't recognize her, do you? She's Avery Graves. "Alondra whispered into her ear.Elizabeth heard and frowned, "Avery? I remember she didn't look like that.""Sure, she did a cosmetic surgery. Can't you tell?" Alondra said in a low voice."..." So it was like this. No wonder she could not recognize her.When Avery saw they whispering to each other, she could not help but become even angrier, "What are you two talking about? If you have something to say, say it out.""Nothing. It's just that you've changed so much that Elizabeth couldn't recognize you, so she just asked me." Alondra said snappily."Alondra, what do you mean by that? What do you mean I've changed so much? What do you want to say? "Avery thought that Alondra was hinting at her cosmetic surgery, and she got furious all of a sudde
"I'm afraid he doesn't have the time." Elizabeth was a little hesitant. After all, a busy person like Ronald must have a lot of things to do in the company. How could he possibly have time to go home and eat?Dulce advised from the side, "Even if Mr. Marquez does not have time to come back to eat, he should be very happy to be able to receive Miss's call.""Is that so?" Elizabeth thought for a while, then picked up her phone and called Ronald.The phone was picked up after ringing for a long time. Ronald's low voice came from the other side of the phone, "What is it?""Um... I wanted to ask if you are coming back for lunch. Dulce and I made your favorite fish..." Elizabeth carefully probed.The other side of the phone went silent. Elizabeth thought that her sudden phone call had disturbed him, so she hurriedly continued, "If you don't have time, then it's fine. We can eat by ourselves...""Half an hour." Ronald said."Huh?" Elizabeth was startled for a moment, and then immediately rep