Millie couldn't believe someone would provoke Winston like that. This revealed that this mastermind lurked in the shadows while Winston stood exposed in the light.Winston's expression changed when he saw the note. He gripped the note tightly, a piercing coldness settling over his expression. Yet, he hid his emotions from his family. He turned to Millie and asked, "Millie, can you stay with my parents?"Millie seemed to realize Winston's intentions. He might know who wrote the note. She nodded. "Sure."Winston looked at Millie and moved his lips as if he had something to express. Millie shook her head, indicating he didn't need to speak further. She understood his thoughts perfectly. She had repeatedly claimed to be the best person in the world to comprehend Winston. Yet, some simply refused to accept that truth.Winston hummed softly as he turned to walk away. With a complex expression, Millie remarked, "Winston, stay safe."Winston glanced downward and chuckled. Without l
Kennedy stared at Winston with a mix of confusion and frustration, exclaiming, "Fuck! What the hell are you doing here? Are you trying to cause trouble? Just look at how you've frightened my women!"The two terrified stunning women clung to Kennedy, seeking solace in his embrace, but he struggled to hold them close.Winston glared at Kennedy and approached him slowly, giving off a winter chill. His intense presence made it difficult to breathe. Kennedy frowned, recognizing Winston's seriousness.Winston fixed his gaze on Kennedy and asked in an icy tone, "Are you not aware of what you have done?""What did I do? I've been fucking spending time with pretty women here. What are you doing here?"After losing his goods and business partner, he decided to embrace a life of pleasure in Yerwick. He no longer cared about his business or the idea of revenge. Instead, he found it preferable to indulge in a life of luxury, even if it meant an early death. Ultimately, he understood that emb
"You're on your own now!" Winston exclaimed as he cast Kennedy aside, then left.Kennedy lay on the table, his mouth filled with a metallic taste and the scent of blood. He watched Winston leave and couldn't help but laugh, letting the blood trickle down his throat.He shouted, "Winston! I'll be watching you closely! You'd better not make any mistakes!"Winston remained silent, and his expression was cold.Kennedy gazed at the empty private room and then glanced at his own disheveled appearance. He couldn't help but laugh. Watching his family suffer was the hardest part. Now, it was time for Winston to experience the same pain.Moments later, Kennedy's demeanor shifted dramatically as he grew intensely fierce. He wiped the blood from his face and reached for his phone. Then, he searched for the two messages that awaited his response.A: "Let's collaborate. I'll make his life a nightmare. No need to rush your response. Just wait and see what I can do."A: "What do you think?"Af
Winston frowned, feeling a bit ashamed. "But Millie, you're the only person I can truly trust to take care of Grandma."Millie sighed. She would have agreed back then, but she wasn't the same person anymore."Winston, I was once your wife. I used to think of our family and our relationship. I would have eagerly agreed to anything you asked, rushing to your side without a second thought. "But now, we have no relationship. We're just ordinary friends. So, I can turn you down without any guilt." Millie gazed deeply into Winston's eyes, her voice laced with sincerity.Winston bowed his head and chuckled. "I'm sorry that I crossed the line.""That's not the case. It's that I unintentionally allowed you to feel too comfortable before. While you neglected the family, I was the one taking care of everything in the Greer family," Millie replied, looking into his eyes.It took just three years of struggle to transform her once deep affection for him into a state of indifference and calmne
Millie requested Drew to send the photo of this man immediately.Drew reported, "I tracked him outside the hospital, and he got into a taxi. However, once he reached the city, I lost track of him. Boss, I've tried my best." Millie asked, "Can you see his face?""No. This man possesses remarkable anti-reconnaissance skills. He has never revealed his face. But his physique suggests he is quite robust and muscular. He appears to be someone capable of fighting, likely with a military background."After a brief pause, Millie instructed, "Please inform Elliott to rejoin the team and have him look into this man. Locate him for me as quickly as you can."After the call, Millie turned and saw Winston behind her. She clenched her phone and stepped back. She just quietly looked at him.Winston asked with a frown, "Who are you?"Millie chuckled. "What sort of question is that, Mr. Greer? Are you not aware of who I am? I am who I am."Winston shook his head. "Millie, do you have some other
Millie's eyes gleamed with disdain as she contemplated how he could possibly sense her concern for him. She was actually more concerned about her own safety than anything else.Millie glared at him and exclaimed, "Fine, fine! If you're not feeling tired, then just take me to the research lab. When did you start enjoying playing chauffeur for everyone?"Winston appreciated Millie's nagging, finding it sweet. He wished she would nag him more to feel closer to her. He entered the elevator, and his mood brightened instantly.Millie couldn't help but scold him, "Your grandmother is in the hospital, yet you don't care. Instead, you focus on me. Winston, you never get your priorities straight.""You and Grandma are both important. She's fine, so I chose to drive you back. There's no need to worry. But even if I decided to stay at the hospital to care for her, I know you also wouldn't complain. Right, Millie?"Millie watched him silently as the elevator numbers decreased. She realized Win
Millie lowered her head. "Alright, let's have a light meal."Sean found pleasure in her reply. "Great! I'll come by to pick you up in the evening.""No worries, I'll drive there. Just give me the address." Millie gathered her hair and glanced at Winston once more.At that moment, both of them locked eyes at the same time. Millie offered a warm smile as a greeting to Winston.Winston found himself at a loss for words, perceiving her actions as a direct provocation. Her lack of self-awareness was evident as she smiled at him and chatted with another man on the phone.Winston appeared indifferent, contemplating pulling the car over to the side of the road to confront her. However, reflecting on what she said earlier, he realized it would be unreasonable to do so.After Millie ended the call, Winston couldn't resist asking, "Was that Sean?"Millie answered honestly, "Yes. He mentioned a restaurant with great food and asked if I wanted to join him.""You agreed," Winston said.Mill
Millie arrived at the research lab to find Natalie waiting at the door. She cast an indifferent glance in Natalie's direction.Natalie stopped her. "Is there anything you'd like to tell me?"Millie chuckled. "What exactly do you want me to share? Should I update you on my schedule? Do you want to know who I've been meeting?"Natalie glared at Millie, seething with anger. She was baffled as to why Millie hadn't bothered to explain anything about Butterfly. She felt displeased. After all, she had explicitly brought up Butterfly in their previous conversations. Not only was Millie aware of Butterfly, but she also knew her personally. And yet, Millie continued to feign ignorance and mock her. It was utterly despicable."Millie, why didn't you tell me you knew Butterfly?" Natalie felt embarrassed at the jewelry exhibition.Millie smiled. "I not only know Butterfly, but I'm also acquainted with Milla. I have quite the network. Do you want me to report all of them to you?"Natalie fro
While in the hospital, Millie rubbed her arms to keep warm. Then, the person on the bed woke up.Millie turned her head and looked at the person on the hospital bed. Winston's eyes were dull and showed signs of exhaustion. Their eyes met, and neither of them said a word.The nurse entered and saw that Winston was awake, so she patiently asked about his condition.He just kept looking at Millie without saying anything.Millie glanced at the nurse, signaling that she could continue with her work. Winston seemed fine now."You're not allowed to drink anymore," Millie said, her voice calm and indifferent.He closed his eyes, turned his head away, and didn't look at her again.Millie frowned and asked, "What do you mean by turning your head?"Winston remained silent, unable to speak because of the tightness in his throat.Millie poured a glass of water and asked him, "Would you like some water?"He still remained silent.Millie grew impatient and said, "Then I'll call Eli to take
Other than that word, Everly couldn't hear anything else."Dad, I can't hear what you're saying at all." Everly was becoming frustrated.Thomas exclaimed, "I said, Mills!""Yes, you're talking about Mills. And then? What about her?" Everly was extremely confused.She picked up her phone to check the time—it was already 3:00 am.She was about to lose it. From New Year's Eve till now, she did nothing but take care of Thomas."Dad, why don't we just go to sleep?" Everly didn't want to listen anymore.Whatever it was, she would be nice to Millie and not go up against her.She didn't like Millie before, but that was simply because she disliked how obsessed Millie was with romantic relationships."Oh! Ah!" Thomas suddenly started grumbling as he threw back the blanket. "Why can't you understand?"He was getting agitated.Everly was also getting extremely agitated. What exactly did she need to understand?He wasn't even speaking loud enough."I mean your sister! Millie!" Thomas s
Everly, feeling exasperated, helped Thomas off the couch and took him to the bathroom.Thomas lifted his head. His face was flushed, and his eyes dazed over. "My daughter, my daughter, I didn't throw up…"Everly looked at the mess on the ground and felt a headache coming on. Thomas had already thrown up, yet he still claimed he hadn't."You're drinking so much even though you can't handle it!" Everly shouted."What are you saying? It's like you're saying, saying, saying… ugh!" Thomas immediately leaned over the toilet, unable to finish his sentence. It was like he was speaking in tongue twisters, and no one could understand him.Everly sighed. She twitched her nose and turned to go outside to wait for him.Ten minutes went by, and Everly had finished tidying up the house. There was no sound coming from the washroom where Thomas was.Everly furrowed her brows and called out, "Dad?"Fine. It seemed like he was going to end up sleeping on the toilet.Everly walked over and, as ex
"I'll go get your medicine for you. Wait a moment." Millie intended to get the medicine from the bedside table.But then, Winston grabbed her arm. His palms were sweaty, and when he held her hand, it felt so hot it was as if he might burn her.Millie looked down at him.Winston looked up at her face, worried that if he let go, she might disappear.However, he knew very well that Millie wanted to leave, and he couldn't stop her."Millie, do you really have to give up on me?" Winston asked again, seeming determined to get an answer.Millie furrowed her brows, breathing heavily."Do you have to?" He looked at her. "Hmm?"Millie felt her heart tighten, and she just couldn't bring herself to say, "I have to let you go.""Winston," she called to him.Winston had no more strength left in him, as if he couldn't wait any longer to hear those words from her.He suddenly bent over and fell to the ground.Millie paused for a moment, then she quickly crouched down. "Winston?"She immed
Millie tightened her grip on the doorknob and turned to look at Winston.He stood next to the coffee table, his hands dangling awkwardly at his sides. The expression on his face seemed profoundly sorrowful. Although they were close, it felt as if a huge ocean stood between them when he looked at her, making it impossible for him to bridge the gap.Winston made a slight groaning sound, licking his lips and breathing heavily. His body was also swaying a bit. His stomach felt extremely uncomfortable, churning violently as if he might throw up at any moment.What bothered him even more was the comment Millie had just made.She said, "Let's end this."End it? But how would they just end it? Then were her seven years over just like that? Did his guilt and regret count for anything?She could move on from him, love someone else, and marry them. But what about him? He could never forgive himself for the rest of his life…Could they just end it?"Millie. Tell me, how are we supposed to
"Listen." Millie bit her lip but finally mustered up the courage to speak. "Let's end this between us."During those years with him, she caused her family a lot of worry and concern. She no longer wanted her family to worry about her.Or perhaps, she had become scared. She didn't want to gamble with her feelings anymore."Winston, I admit defeat. I don't have the courage to go through this with you again." Millie's voice was choked with emotion as she struggled to hold back her sadness while saying this.Winston instinctively reached for her hand."Millie, you promised me. You said you'd give me a chance. Why?" His eyes suddenly turned bloodshot, and his voice was so hoarse it seemed like he could barely speak."There's no reason. The new year has begun, and I hope you get better. Don't come looking for me anymore." Millie pulled away from Winston's hand, turned around, and got ready to leave.He suddenly hugged Millie tightly and said, "Don't…"Winston's voice seemed to pierce
Millie opened the car door and pushed Winston inside the car.Winston fastened his seatbelt in the dark by himself.Millie got into the car and saw him sitting there quietly, which made her smile and sigh.Millie drove at a moderate speed. The road was busy, with many people out to watch fireworks, while others were heading home.Winston looked to the driver's side, his gaze fixed on Millie.Millie could sense that he was watching her, but she kept avoiding eye contact. Her mind was preoccupied with the messages her dad had sent.Let him go… The question was, could she give up on him?Millie furrowed her brow and rested her hand on her forehead, deep in thought."Did I make you hate me…?" Winston's raspy voice suddenly sounded next to her ear.Millie looked over at him with confusion."Does my drinking make you hate me?" he asked again, just like a child afraid of upsetting Millie."No." Millie shook her head.Despite having drunk too much, he still made an effort to pay at
After the video call ended, Millie placed her phone on the table.Thomas said to Millie, "Hahaha! Mills, look, he can't handle his drink!"Having been the son-in-law of the Caldwell family for three years, I only just found out that he can't hold his liquor."Millie gave a wry smile. This statement seemed to be a double-edged sword. For three years, he hadn't visited the Caldwell family even once. Winston was truly ruthless at that time.Winston quickly explained to Millie, "Millie, I haven't had too much. I can still drink, honestly."His face was completely flushed, and it was clear that his speech was slurred.The two of them had already finished a bottle of vodka.Thomas was even ready to switch to a different type of alcohol.Thomas had spent many years away from home and was quite a heavy drinker. His drinking ability was different from that of Winston.Winston could ask Eli to drink on his behalf if he didn't want to, but if Thomas was trying to win resources for Rach
At the dining table, Thomas and Winston started drinking vodka.The TV was showing this year's New Year Gala while Millie was quietly eating pierogi.She hadn't had homemade pierogi for three years, and they tasted so good. It felt like being back in her childhood, celebrating the New Year with her family. That was what made the festival truly special.Millie looked at her grandparents with a constant smile on her face. She felt happier than she had ever been before.She wished her parents were here too. Oh, those two…Just as she was thinking about this, her phone rang. It was Terrence calling.Millie answered the call without saying a word and pointed the camera toward Thomas.This year, Thomas had no one to drink with, so he turned to Winston for company.Terrence was lounging in the sun when he caught sight of Winston. His eyes widened in surprise, and he immediately set down his juice."Who is that? Am I seeing this right?" Terrence sat up straight, his voice filled with