Gillian's eyes fell on Augustus, who slept off after a few minutes of running her hands through his hair. Gillian had made Augustus a dessert and prepared one of the healthy herbal teas she bought for Augustus before suggesting that the both of them play a game of Scrabble. But after a few minutes into the game, Gillian realized that she had made the worst decision ever. How could she think she could win against a grandmaster genius like Augustus in a game of Scrabble? After playing the first round with her getting a huge whooping loss, Gillian immediately turned away from the game in grief, feeling that she was an ordinary person compared to Augustus. The innocent Augustus only stared at Gillian in cluelessness, and in one way or another, she eventually found herself rubbing his hair since she never settled her debt completely. Upon thinking about the memory, Gillian's lips unconsciously rose. At first, when things with Luke happened, Gillian thought it wouldn't be easy
After a few seconds of crying, Gillian comforted herself and tried to look on the bright side. She stood up and decided to solve her mom's issue first. “This is beautiful. I love this too. Mom, I’m getting this.” Calista gushes in a voice filled with excitement. As soon as Gillian descended the stairs, she saw Renata and Calista sitting next to each other with an expensive jewelry set made with rare gems on their hands. Next to them were three or more jewelry sets. Opposite the mother-and-daughter duo was a designer for a famous jewelry company. It was obvious that the mother-daughter duo wanted to purchase a set of jewelry. Gillian decided to sit in the dining chair until the mother-daughter duo was done, but before she could take a step forward, Renata casually lifted her hand and made a palm sign, signifying that Gillian should stop. Renata stood up after silently telling the designer and Calista that she'd be back. Immediately, she used her finger to signify to Gillia
‘Miss Gillian, the patient has been successfully transferred to Medical Globe Hospital, and a coma stimulation program has already been prepared for the patient. Please come over and sign the documents at the hospital as the patient’s guide.’ Upon hearing this, Gillian froze slightly as if trying to process the word she had just heard, but in the next minute her eyes lit up, and she almost jumped up in joy due to agitation. Gillian’s face broke into a wide grin, and she pumped her hands in the air. Her mother had been transferred. Yes, her mom had been transferred! Last night, after Gillian completed the chores Renata gave her, she tried to meet with Renata, but the guard informed her that Renata had already retired for the night. The response made Gillian so anxious, but she comforted herself and tried to push everything until the next day. Despite that, Gillian wasn’t able to sleep easily due to the chaotic thoughts that pervaded her mind. Although Gillian did everything R
Upon receiving Augustus’ response, Gillian exhaled in relief and unlocked the phone. Immediately she tapped on the phone app and searched for Axel’s name. The instant she found Axel's contact, she dialed Axel's number. Within the first dial, Axel picked it up. “Boss,” Axel's calm voice immediately drifted from the other end of the phone. “I’m sorry for disturbing you so early, assistant Axel.” Gillian’s calm voice drifted into the phone. Upon hearing Gillian's voice, Axel was stunned, and he quickly took the phone from his ear. To confirm that he wasn’t dreaming or hallucinating, he checked the number, and indeed he saw that Gillian was calling with Augustus' number. Axel's eyes flashed, and his eyes widened slightly. He can’t help thinking that the young master is really courting trouble. How could the young master simply give his phone to a stranger? So what if Gillian seems sincere? It was too early to know if Gillian was being sincere or fake. Despite the multiple t
‘Mr. Roger, the patient had been evacuated from the hospital under the Augustus family's order.’ Upon hearing the doctor's report, Roger Arison’s eyes flashed with fury and his fist clenched. Gillian, that bitch! How dare Gillian, that vixen, use the Albrecht family to do her bidding? Luckily, Roger has been so smart to make Gillian do his heading beforehand, or that would have been how he would have lost in both ways. Despite the fury surging through his face and system, none of them were revealed in his voice. Roger donned a serious expression and responded in a steady voice. “I know; we already talked about it before they took her,” Roger responded calmly, his response making him appear powerful and not making it seem as if the Albrecht family had taken Gillian's mother without his permission. After all, that will paint him as a powerless person. As soon as he conveyed his words, Roger cut off the call with a calm expression on his face. Well, it doesn't matter i
Gillian's eyes moistened and her body trembled with mixed emotions; her eyes landed on her mom, who was currently receiving treatment at a VVIP ward in Medical Globe Hospital, and a rueful smile appeared on her face. She never expected it, but... It turns out that she'll still see her mom receiving treatment. Especially so soon. Suddenly, Gillian's hand balled into a fist, her jaw clenched, and her eyes flashed with hatred upon recalling her conversation with the doctor. ‘Gillian, you know how serious your mom's condition is; how can you deny your mom from receiving treatment for so long? Not only is her treatment sparse, but the quality of your mom's treatment is also cheap. Luckily, your mom was transferred to the medical globe, or else you might have lost your mother in less than a week.’ The doctor's words shocked Gillian so much that she couldn't break down and explain everything to the doctor. The doctor had been so infuriated with Gillian’s explanation that she demande
Gillian unlocked the door, pushed it, and carefully made her way into the apartment that housed her and her mom’s beautiful memories. Gillian swept her eyes around the cottage, and sad tears pooled in her eyes. She'd rather be a carefree young girl who only called for mom rather than the current her. It wasn't easy. Not at all. It hurts. It hurts a lot. So painful. Although Gillian had tried to stay independent, nonchalant, and lock up her emotions, still it hurt. Gillian had watched the man she planned her future with betray her and choose her sister over her. As if that wasn't enough, Gillian watched her father cruelly switch her for her sister. Moreover, she was also threatened with her mom’s life to marry a retard, and she also watches her mom almost lose her life. The more Gillian thought of those painful memories, the more sadness that piled up in her heart, making it hurt. Gillian’s body trembled, and she collapsed on the couch, the pain in her heart overwhelmed
Upon hearing the sudden masculine voice, Luke’s expression changed into a cold frown, and he raised his head to stare at the person. His expression changed into displeasure upon seeing Herke. "Why is it you? Why are you here?" He demanded coldly, a rage of fury building in him. The moment his eyes landed on Gillian and Herke’s interlocked hands, an intense surge of fury overwhelmed Luke. Why are the two together? What are the two doing together? Herke extended his hand, smoothly wrapped his hands around Gillian’s waist, and drew her closer to him. Gillian’s eyes flew wide and her lips parted in shock, her mind racing chaotically. She and this person aren’t close at all. What… What was this person doing? Why was he doing this? A taunting smirk appeared on Herke’s face, and he lowered his head to stare at the shocked woman with a fond look. In the next second, he raised his head to brush a cold glance at Luke. “What do you think?" Herke’s lips curved up, and he rubbed Gillian
“I have to visit Gillian at the hospital. Calista, hurry up and pack up," Renata conveyed. Her voice was so filled with anxiety that if one didn't know better, one would believe that Renata and Gillian had a very good relationship.“Yes, Mom,” Calista nodded her head and picked up a woolen white scarf, which she wrapped around her neck.Calista picked up her phone and bag and followed Renata out.Calista suddenly paused in her tracks and instructed Butler Leo, "Butler Leo, we will be back soon, so do not shut the door.""Ah, yes, Miss," Butler Leo responded with a bow and straightened his back.Immediately, Calista and Renata got into the car.Soon, the car drove out of the compound.In an inconspicuous part of the mansion, a team of six assassins suddenly appeared without making a sound or drawing attention.They were in black outfits, and their faces were covered in masks, effortlessly blending into the background.They expertly held their silenced weapons and fluidly moved around t
“Gillian.” Roger Arison stepped into the ward and perfunctorily made his way toward the table where the flowers and gifts were placed. He placed the flowers and basket of gifts he had carried along on the table, no traces of concern for Gillian in his eyes.If it wasn’t that not coming to visit Gillian would spark a reaction, he’d definitely not have come to see this cocky wench who ruined his years of hard work. Hmph.But thinking about it, if Gillian hadn’t had an accident, would Willa be capable of using pity to win netizens' hearts and increase the stock price? No.And it was all because of this that Roger had visited Gillian.By showing affection, hopefully, he’d be able to win netizens' hearts and also increase the stock price.As long as there’s an increment, Roger's company situation will turn around, and he’ll definitely be able to win investors again and find partnerships.Upon seeing Irie, who was currently going through her phone while grinning from ear to ear and leisurel
A thin and pretty nurse gently pushed her medical cart toward Gillian's ward. Upon seeing the Albrecht guard, her eyes sparkled with sweetness, no sign of fear or nervousness in them. She gently reported, “It's time for Miss Gillian's treatment.” The Albrecht guard watching over Gillian’s ward immediately eyed the nurse from head to toe, unfazed by her sweet nature. Upon seeing the guard's glance, the nurse suddenly recalled something. She blinked her eyes innocently, smiled sweetly, and explained, “Doctor Ren had an emergency case to attend to, so he sent me to check up on and treat Miss Gillian in his place.” Upon seeing the guard staring at her quietly, her stomach flipped from petrification, yet she tried to appear calm. The nurse tightened her hold on her cart and hurriedly spoke up, “Miss Gillian's issue is urgent. The more we delay, the higher the risk…” “Where's your card?” The Albrecht guard suddenly retracted his gaze and interrupted in a gruff voice, completely unf
The incessant buzzing of Luke's phone made his face wrinkle, and he let out a groan.His hand drowsily reached out for his phone, and he picked it up. He sighed and reluctantly opened his eyes before unlocking his phone to go through it.Soon, Luke realized that he was being tagged on social media.Since Luke and Gillian had once had a relationship in the past, of course, the netizens weren't willing to let Luke go, so they had tagged him, wanting to see his response.Soon, the drowsy expression on Luke’s face disappeared, and he abruptly sat up due to shock. “Gillian had an accident last night?” he pronounced, talking to no one.Immediately, Luke pushed off the blanket from his body and abruptly stood up, revealing his toned and naked body.Upon hearing Luke's words, Ivy's eyes flew wide, and her expression immediately became twisted.She abruptly sat up, causing the blanket on her body to fall, revealing the bite marks left by Luke the previous night.Her hands immediately stretched
A certain news and live broadcast suddenly took over the whole internet by storm that early morning, breaking the internet and shocking netizens.Willa had gone to a temple early at dawn just to pray for Gillian’s recovery. How could the netizens not be shocked?As if that wasn’t enough, Willa even went to donate things to orphans and the needy, as if hoping that such donations would soften heaven’s heart and help give Gillian a speedy recovery.All the media channels that broadcasted this live instantly had a surge of views and endless gifts and comments from fans.At that moment, the netizens couldn’t help being exceptionally touched.They felt that even though Willa had treated Gillian badly in the past, she deserved to be forgiven.After all, who hasn’t made a mistake at some point?The netizens even mentioned that a sweet family couldn’t go without having enmity at some point—otherwise, how would the bond be sweet?Some netizens even commented that they had done worse to their fa
"I got it, Dad. I've sent the details in the files to your mail," Zenaida conveyed to the person at the other end of the call, unable to contain the excitement in her system.Upon hearing this, the voice of the person at the other end of the phone softened, and he praised her. "You've done well, Zenaida. You have done the whole family proud. This time, it's not only Father that owes you; the whole family does. Think of what you want. When you return, you can ask for whatever reward, and Dad will give it to you," he said, his voice laced with sincerity and softness.Upon hearing this, Zenaida's eyes lit up, and her face broke into a sweet smile; her heart began to race, and her thoughts began to spin while thinking of what she could ask as a reward."Thank you, Dad." Regardless of the joy coursing through her, Zenaida steadied her voice and calmly responded.Hearing Zenaida’s calm voice made the man hum in approval. He continued, “You've proven yourself capable enough to take over the
“Gillian, hurry up and open your eyes. You can’t just sleep like this. Hurry up.”Immediately, Willa burst into tears that resounded in the silent ward.Willa wrapped her hands around the comatose Gillian's hand and rested her head next to Gillian, her teary face buried in Gillian’s bed, wetting the bedsheets.Willa's body shook, her eyes red and swollen, her lips quivering, and her body trembling.With Willa's tears and pity-evoking actions, anyone who came across the scene would definitely be touched and believe that Willa and Gillian had a very close relationship with each other.However, one of these people didn’t include Scott.Hearing Willa's endless loud and dramatic wails made Scott very frustrated.The ward was supposed to be quiet, yet ever since Willa stepped into it, it was the total opposite.Scott had to use all his strength to suppress his urge to throw Willa out. Rather, Scott chose to walk out of the ward, wanting Willa to leave before he stepped back in.At this poin
“Gillian had a serious accident?” Upon seeing the news and pictures on social media, Willa abruptly sat up and stopped scrolling, completely ignoring the pain coursing through her. Suddenly, Willa's face broke into a smile, and her body shook with excitement. She felt that this was the best news she had received in a while. Suddenly, Willa's expression changed, and she scowled. “That bitch should have just died.” It'd really have been better if Gillian, that slut, had just died directly—but, well... Willa calmed down. Upon seeing that the incident left them battling for their lives and the accident left no one conscious, Willa felt that this was still better. Especially at such a time when Gillian was about to take over the Albrecht family. Seeing the news post about Gillian taking over the Albrecht company as CEO was enough to plunge Willa’s mood and make her feel sick. That Gillian bitch was just an illegitimate daughter and born out of wedlock. Also, Gillian wasn't born as a
The night was dark and beautiful, and the breeze was gentle enough to put a smile on one's face; the moon shone, and the streetlights lit up the dark city.Except that even though the night was beautiful, the scene at the intersection was far from beautiful.The impact of being slammed by the truck left the car metal screeching, shattered the car glass, and left the headlights flashing.Gillian's body jerked forward due to the force, her head collided with the window edge, and her hand went limp by her side. The shards of window glass and flying debris pierced her skin.Blood oozed from Gillian’s forehead and trailed from her temple down to her jawline, soaking into her suit.Smoke began to rise, and an acrid smell filled the air, polluting the fresh air.The driver's head slumped against the wheel, lifeless, while the guard sitting at the co-driver's seat coughed and tried to regain his consciousness.The guard reached out toward the door despite his weak state, instinctively wanting