The next day, when Bella appeared with Calvin, everyone smiled with a hint of ambiguity. Look, as soon as the husband appeared, he immediately revived, quite different from his lackluster self yesterday. At this moment, standing with Calvin, Bella looked gentle and harmonious, while Calvin remained composed, though his habit of taking care of people unintentionally showed. Of course, this care was limited to Bella. Bella seemed much more relaxed today, her smile brighter than the past two days. Devon, feeling sour, observed her simple attire—just a T-shirt and shorts, the sporty kind. For the sake of convenience, she had been dressing casually these past two days, nothing particularly eye-catching. However, today, despite the same attire, she somehow exuded a different vibe, appearing surprisingly adorable! At the same time, he found it somewhat intrusive, because she and Calvin looked like a couple in matching outfits. Calvin wasn't someone who paid much attention to his attire, bu
In the evening, Bella was surprised to see Jex when she met Calvin. She knew Jex would be coming today, but she didn't expect him to come with Calvin. He was still well-dressed, with sunglasses covering half of his face, and a high-spirited smile, indicating he was in a good mood. This was Bella's second time seeing Jex, and her impression of him was good. Jex didn't treat her like a stranger either. After exchanging pleasantries, he complained to her about Calvin not being considerate enough, leaving his work behind to come and protect his wife, making him run around.Throughout the journey, it was Jex doing all the talking. Whether or not anyone responded, he kept talking non-stop. After chatting for a while, he finally changed the subject, "When in Thailand, one must eat seafood. I know a good restaurant; let's go there for dinner."Dinner? Calvin glanced at the sky outside the car window; the sun hadn't set yet. Wasn't it a bit early? Jex didn't mind, saying, "Three meals a day; I
Bella suddenly realized that she could tease him too, biting her lip and smiling coyly, "Yes!" She had always thought that lovemaking should be done in the dark in bed, just doing the deed, with all the variety being stuff of novels. But today she discovered that just a few kisses could make the routine things lively and interesting. No wonder he said she was boring in this aspect, she couldn't even take the initiative for a kiss. Calvin chuckled and slid his hands underwater, pinching her perky buttocks, "Little devil!" She placed her hands on his shoulders and leaned forward, pushing her buttocks into his large hands, feeling his accompanying movements, blushing involuntarily. But she still asked playfully, "Was today more interesting?" Huh? Calvin was momentarily stunned, then understood what she meant, "It can be even more interesting." She stared at him, he was too greedy! He knew he shouldn't push too hard; today was already a rare occasion of her taking the initiative. He pu
With the intention of resigning on her mind, Bella became even more impatient to deal with Devon. Upon hearing that he would be joining them, her face immediately darkened. Just think about it, knowing that this man had ulterior motives toward her, and had even reached the point of making advances, how could she remain calm? She didn't even want to look at him more than necessary, feeling that his gaze towards her was lewd and disgusting. She was afraid Calvin might notice something. Her face was instantly clouded with worry. After enduring a day's work, why couldn't he just leave her alone? Seeing her pale complexion, Calvin thought she wasn't feeling well and touched her forehead, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" She grabbed his hand and sighed, "Why is Devon tagging along?" His presence was so awkward; just knowing he was the son of the boss made them, the little minions, uncomfortable. How could they enjoy themselves with him around? Couldn't he just have some self-awaren
Emily's abrupt departure left everyone feeling awkward for a moment, but under Jex's moderation, the atmosphere quickly recovered. Emily wasn't well-liked, her words and actions were forceful, and everyone felt she got what she deserved when Calvin put her in her place. Even Devon, who usually didn't mind speaking his mind, felt relieved; Emily had been bossing him around for a long time. The dinner was still enjoyable. Afterward, with a bitter expression, Jex headed to the set, while Bella and the others planned to visit scenic spots for sightseeing and photos. The scenery was beautiful, and Bella and Bonnie seemed particularly excited. Devon, however, gazed into the distance, feeling somewhat sentimental. "Women are so emotional," he remarked. "It's just a bigger beach and a wider sea, with fewer people. I don't see what's so exciting about it for these two." Calvin, seemingly oblivious to Devon's words, kept his eyes on Bella. She happily ran ahead to the beach, doing something w
Bella was awakened by Fiona's phone call, struggling to open her eyes and check the time. Four thirty in the morning?! Did this even count as early morning? What was Fiona up to? As soon as she answered the phone, she heard Fiona's weak and tired voice. Bella, also feeling drained, complained, "Four thirty in the morning! What urgent matter do you have to call me at this time for?" So tired!"It's nothing, just insomnia.""If we were on WhatsApp, I would flood you with disdainful emojis!" Fiona yawned, "I went to bed at nine last night, but couldn't fall asleep until midnight. I thought watching the sunrise by the seaside would be one of the scenes, so I called you to get up and see it. It's so beautiful, like the poem 'The bright moon rises above the sea, as we share this moment.'""Fiona, you're going to regret this!" Bella thought to herself. The night was indeed as long as life itself. Fiona urgently needed a rich and varied life, look at her, going crazy out of loneliness!Fiona
Facing Julia's eagerness, Calvin subtly took a step back, creating some distance between them. He noticed her assistant approaching with an umbrella, then shifted his gaze back to Julia, remarking, "It's sunny out, Miss Julia, be sure to protect yourself from the sun." His tone was casual, devoid of any personal sentiment, almost like a weather forecast. He naturally knew when to say what, but often couldn't be bothered to engage. He believed that this remark would allow Julia's imagination to run wild. He didn't care how she interpreted it, as long as she focused on completing the current shoot. As soon as he spoke, Julia's assistant arrived, panting slightly from the hurried walk. Without saying a word, she immediately held the umbrella over Julia and Calvin's heads, providing some relief from the scorching sun. Julia claimed to be 168 centimeters tall, but she was barely 162, while Calvin towered over her. It was tough for the petite assistant. If their artist was cozying up to th
"Bundled publicity stunt?" Bella didn't quite understand publicity stunts. She thought writing a news article to create buzz was enough. Was it necessary to go to such lengths?Jex took a few sips of water handed to him by his assistant and said, "No pictures, no truth. Anyone could be the one spreading the news."With that said, Bella understood. On the internet, there were countless self-proclaimed entertainment reporters, D-list actors, extras, hotel waitresses, flight attendants, or those who claimed to have relatives in high positions in the entertainment industry. These people loved to leak information. On a busy set like this, you never knew who might secretly take photos to leak them. Even rival artists could cause trouble; the industry was too chaotic.In the blink of an eye, David and Julia approached. Bella didn't pay much attention when she first saw Julia, partly because she wasn't focused on her, and partly because Julia had been harassing Tang Ze by phone. However, Davi
"Absolutely not!""Dream on!"Two voices rang out simultaneously as Jex and Fiona locked eyes, engaging in a silent battle of wills. Jex was the first to turn his gaze back to the computer, remarking, "Wives are the most ungrateful creatures. They promise to give themselves to you, but once they do, they demand more. They’ll take half your savings, hold your assets hostage, and put their names on your house and car. Ask them to have a child, and they wail about their lack of human rights, claiming they aren’t baby-making machines. Damn it, even if I, Jex, had a fortune, you’d still have to give me a son!"Fiona retorted coolly, "Yes, some men think so highly of themselves. They assume women marry them for their money, while simultaneously saying 'I love you, everything of mine is yours,' and insisting on a prenuptial agreement. Not only that, but they also eye their wife's dowry. 'The house is mine; you just pay for the renovation and the car. Don't know how to drive? No worries, I do
Bella has been feeling a bit anxious lately, the kind of anxiety you feel when your crush discovers a little secret of yours—nervousness tinged with embarrassment. She’s been waiting for Calvin’s reaction, but he hasn’t shown any sign of noticing that she turned their recent experiences into a novel. She feels both relieved and a bit disappointed. Why doesn’t he say something? Like maybe he doesn’t like it, or he doesn’t mind. What does saying nothing mean? She’s made countless guesses but never thought Calvin might enjoy seeing her troubled by guessing his thoughts.She’s even consoled herself like an ostrich, thinking maybe he hasn’t read the novel at all. After all, the plan was just proposed, and the story isn’t even finished yet. All future plans are empty talk until the script is completed. With that in mind, his lack of reaction seems reasonable.Now that "Like Wolves and Tigers" has finished airing, she has nothing more to do with the company. Her daily routine consists of wri
Calvin had retrieved his car from repairs, but perhaps out of guilt, he found it increasingly unsatisfactory. Rather than driving something that displeased him, he decided it was better to buy a new one. Jex, learning of this, insisted on accompanying him. The old BMW X5 had been completely sidelined; Calvin would rather take a taxi than drive it. Jex jokingly called him heartless and ungrateful, lamenting that the loyal X5 had been abandoned despite its hard work. "What did it do wrong?" "It knows too much," Calvin said nonchalantly, fastening his seatbelt as he got into Jex's car."Knows too much?" It didn’t want to, either. It played along with your ruse, and this is how you repay it? Jex started the car and drove out of the parking lot. "Cars can't talk, you know. They're like mute illiterates—no matter how much they know, they can't express it."Calvin didn't respond. The car might not talk, but the passengers could ask questions. It's just easier to replace it. Shortly after th
Bella watched Calvin close the door and couldn't help but laugh. Despite being a bit annoying, it was indeed a coincidence that they ran into Jessica again. Disrupted by her presence, they lost the mood for shopping and just bought a pair of rings before heading back. Bella leaned back on the sofa, holding up her hand to inspect the ring. Hmm, it didn't sparkle as much away from the display lights. Seeing Calvin's figure, she waved him over.Calvin sat next to her, glanced at the ring, and smiled without saying a word. She grabbed his hand to place the rings side by side. With the right lighting, the rings regained their brilliance. She smiled foolishly, leaning her head on his shoulder. Apart from their wedding ring, he had never given her any jewelry before. This was probably the first time. Women have an inexplicable fondness for rings and flowers.“Do you like it?”“I love it!” She smiled and gave him a light kiss on the lips. The peck was far from enough to satisfy him. He reache
After finally getting into a taxi, Bella looked back at the photographers far behind, still snapping away, visibly shaken. Calvin seemed relieved as well. It was strange—why were there media outside the hospital? Few people knew about his hospitalization. How did the media find out? It was probably Jex’s doing.The call to Jex went through quickly. Jex was still talking to someone, haggling with a real estate agent by the sound of it. After finishing his conversation, he finally put the phone to his ear. "Calvin? I won’t be coming by this morning. Hold on until the afternoon, and I’ll help you to the bathroom."“I’ve been discharged.”Jex was a bit surprised. "Regained your sight?" He didn’t think it would happen so soon. "Stay a few more days. I can handle things at the company."“What’s with the reporters at the hospital entrance?”Jex laughed on the other end, pretending to complain. "How can we play happily if you pretend you don’t know it’s my arrangement? What’s the deal? Natura
"Blind man feeling an elephant?" She remembered the trick they played in the hot tub in Thailand, and it really fit the current situation. But she really couldn't handle this position, struggling futilely, "Mm... not like this, it's so embarrassing!" Being positioned like this and having him play with her was really too shameful, wasn't it?"I can't see," Calvin said, his fingers drawing circles there, getting increasingly slick, his head slightly tilted as his lips pressed against the delicate skin on the inside of her thigh. The tender and gentle kisses mixed with his breath made her whole body tremble. She shrank back, begging, "I'm ticklish, stop it." The light touches were the worst; she was really on the verge of tears with nowhere to escape.As if to tickle her, his nose rubbed back and forth on the spot he had just kissed with a bit more force, then a warm, moist tongue slid over it, followed by his teeth nibbling on the delicate flesh, bringing a slight sting. Bella couldn't
Calvin moved her hand away once more. "It's uncomfortable to sleep while holding you." Now Bella felt genuinely hurt. She had apologized, but he still refused her. Stiffening behind him, she debated whether to turn away herself. After a long while, she reached out again, hesitant to touch him. What if he rejected her again? She sighed softly, deciding to try once more. Snuggling closer, she hugged him again and said in a muffled voice, "I want to sleep while holding you." She felt his hand grip her wrist and her nose stung with tears. Was he really so firm? Pulling back, she felt a lump in her throat, "I need a drink of water," she muttered, getting out of bed and walking away quickly. She didn't turn on the lights. Calvin heard the sound of water being poured and the cup being set down, followed by her footsteps returning. She paused outside the curtain before quietly coming back to bed. This time, she stayed far from him, not even covering herself with the blanket, curling up an
Calvin's minor injury had scabbed over by the third day in the hospital. During the doctor's rounds, Dr. Jason kept a straight face while making notes. He could sense that this patient was in a good mood today and was becoming more adept at acting blind. When asked about his eyesight, Calvin still claimed he couldn't see. Dr. Jason made notes in the medical record without any comment.When Jex arrived, he found the room lively. Calvin was pretending to be blind, Dr. Jason was expressionless, and Bella looked worried. Jex smiled, feeling that he had come at the right time. He glanced at the medical record in Dr. Jason's hand. It seemed that private hospitals were going all out, not only providing medical services but also playing along with the patient's act. What was written in the medical record? A script?Dr. Jason closed the medical record discreetly, advised Calvin to rest more, and then left the room."How are you feeling today?" Jex asked.Calvin didn't answer, but Bella, with a
When Calvin’s wound got wet, Bella anxiously called a nurse to change the dressing. As the bandage was removed, the wound appeared pale, making Bella frown in concern. How could such a grown man be so careless? All this fuss only caused him more suffering. The nurse repeatedly emphasized that the wound should avoid water, but Calvin lay there with his eyes closed, showing no sign of listening. The nurse then turned to Bella with a tone of reproach, implying how poorly Bella was taking care of the patient.Bella felt frustrated; it wasn't intentional on her part. After the nurse left, she turned to Calvin to complain, "Did you hear that? The wound mustn't get wet! If you keep this up, you won't be allowed to bathe at all!" After all, they were in an air-conditioned room, and he wouldn’t sweat.Calvin lazily acknowledged her, feeling rather moody since he hadn't been able to have his way. Bella busied herself with organizing the wardrobe. Jex and Fiona had delivered her luggage from the