At the Stark Group, after Sean left with Lyla in his embrace, Sebastian suddenly snorted loudly and gave Myra a long stare as he muttered, “Temptress!”Myra grimaced in return as she lifted the flask in her hands and said, “Thank you, Old Master Hart.”“Why are you thanking me? I wasn’t the one who prepared it!” Sebastian turned away as he went back to his usual haughty self.What a surprise—I sure didn’t expect to see Myra caught up in a skirmish with another woman, and then that Chase boy turned up as well. As a matter of fact, if I hadn’t appeared, she would be bullied by the two of them and she would definitely not be able to get a word in. Sebastian frowned and said, “You’re such a wimp. It’s no wonder that you’re no match for Tony.”Myra was feeling quite awkward at the moment.I never imagined that this would happen. I can’t believe that Old Master Hart saw the dispute between me, Sean and Lyla. In fact, I didn’t expect him to stand up for me either!Sebastian suddenly recalled
yla didn’t end up letting Sean send her home. She put on a considerate front as she told him that she understood he was quite busy with work, so she didn’t want him to rush around and tire himself. When Sean heard that, his heart softened. He gave her a kiss and escorted her to a waiting taxi while telling her to be careful. He then watched the taxi drive off before turning around to look at Stark Tower.Myra has changed so drastically and I sure didn’t expect that. I thought that she would remain steadfast in her love for me despite how I’ve hurt her. Turns out that all her affections were only an act. In fact, she probably never did love me as deeply as she portrayed.After coming to the realization, Sean clenched both fists tightly and he gave a last look at Stark Tower with his dark, brooding eyes before he turned around and left.Meanwhile, Lyla did not make her way home after parting ways with Sean.As soon as the driver drove a slight distance away, she looked at the driver as
All in all, did Tony help me enter the Chase Family so that he could claim Myra for himself?Lyla’s whole body was drenched in cold sweat upon this realization, and she couldn’t control the icy feeling permeating from within her heart either.“Director Hart… I’m sure you wouldn’t want Myra to find out who gave me those photos, right?” Lyla blinked slowly, her expression full of anger and resentment. As she stared at the man in front of her, she was reluctant to accept what was going on.The Hilliville Project’s doing so well right now. Obviously, Tony must have had his eyes on the development of Hilliville since back then. Could it be that he’s in fact after Myra’s stake in the project?As soon as Tony heard Lyla’s words, his expression became unreadable. “Miss Fisher, I’m sure you wouldn’t want to do that.”“Why wouldn’t I?” For a split second, Lyla’s emotions went out of control as she yelled at him. Upon noting his unflappable attitude, she forced herself to calm down. Biting on he
“Don’t be fooled by Myra, Director Hart. She’s—”“It seems as if you don’t understand what I’ve said, Miss Fisher.” Lyla could see the dark anger that flashed in Tony’s eyes as he said that, even though his expression remained unchanged.Her nails were digging so deeply into her palms that she thought the skin on it would tear. She opened her mouth to say something, but words deserted her. Then, she heard the sound of the door opening behind her before it was followed by approaching footsteps. Leo’s voice was stoic as he said, “Miss Fisher, please.’She bristled. She glared at him before turning to look at Tony incredulously. However, Tony did not glance at her anymore.Lyla could feel herself breaking into cold sweat. I shouldn’t have said those things to Tony, at least not for the time being…“Director Hart, I’m just trying to look out for you. Please don’t think otherwise. Director Hart—” Tony frowned before she could finish her sentence, prompting Leo to immediately seize her by t
Shawn regarded her with narrowed eyes and after a while, he asked, “Why are you asking?”Knowing that he had read her mind, Estelle let out a huff before explaining, “It’s Kris—I just saw her enter the Management Department next door. Word has it that Stark Group is trying to secure the Elsinore Garden Project from the government, so I’m wondering if that might have anything to do with her coming here.” She paused before she continued speaking. “But something doesn’t feel right. I distinctly remember Myra saying that she’s in charge of the project, so what is Kris doing here in City Hall? It’s not as if she’s so kind as to lend Myra a helping hand.”Upon hearing that, Shawn raised a brow and his eyes darkened. “I can’t speak for others, but I would never pull strings for anybody unless…”“Unless what?” Estelle’s eyes glimmered with hope.He gazed at her with dark amusement in his eyes. He curled his finger, beckoning her over to him.She grew wary almost instantly. The last time he lo
Myra glowered at the middle-aged man before her. If she had bristled when he patted her shoulder, then she was now fuming after he had brushed his pinky finger against the back of her hand.Meanwhile, Thomas seemed unfazed and the smile on his face was warm and polite as he cajoled, “We should finish the rest of the wine, Miss Stark. It’s getting late and we ought to head home soon.”The others in the private room were oblivious to her anger. Even Tilly was beaming as she moved to clink glasses with everyone, the remaining wine in her glass sloshing as she did so.Myra’s gaze darkened as grim realization dawned upon her. It had been far too easy for them to secure the project today. Genevieve was supposed to be with them, as well, but she was called away at the very last minute.Things are not as simple as they seem, Myra thought.“Miss Stark? Miss Stark?” Thomas called out for her twice and only then did she snap out of her thoughts. She did not know why she felt sleepy all of a sudd
Myra tried to grab onto the doorknob, but Thomas was already pulling her further from the door. Hot tears were streaming past her cheeks, but she gritted her teeth and kicked harshly at the door, even as she was being hauled away.Meanwhile, he felt a rush of anger and frustration at the girl’s relentless struggle. He brought his hand up, but just as he was about to slap her hard across the face again, the door was kicked open from the outside.Thomas was startled as the door slammed open with a violent ‘bang’. Almost instantly, a man with a thunderous expression strode through the entry and landed a harsh kick against Thomas’ sternum, sending him flying backward.“Y-You…” His eyes widened when he took in the familiar face before him and he faltered as panic rose in him.Thomas knew the man. He knew him so well that the recognition itself made his bones tremble with fear. This was the man who haunted the urban legends of Bradfort City—Tony Hart, the fourth son of the Hart family and y
By the time she woke up, Tony had already arrived outside her apartment.The moment she opened her eyes, which were still bleary with sleep, she was immediately cradled in his firm embrace once more as he carried her into the building.His arms were like a warm cage containing her scent. She was fully awake now and she clung onto the front of his shirt as she quietly buried her face into his chest, breathing in and growing attached to his familiar scent.Tony tightened his grip on her as they made their way through the green boulevard and toward the apartment lobby. They then ran into an anxious Estelle, who had been waiting outside the building.Estelle had been feeling uneasy ever since she saw Kris earlier that afternoon. After she found out that Myra was going to meet up with Thomas for dinner at Zion Club, she had cajoled Shawn into going as well.When Shawn called Estelle earlier to inform her of what had happened, she had wanted to go up to Kris and give her a good beating.It