Daniel turned his head to look at her and raised his eyebrows. “Are you trying to help me find your successor?”She was speechless, glancing at Johnson and his assistant. When they didn’t react, she heaved a sigh of relief.Arabella wouldn’t know how to explain if Johnson's assistant heard this.She could tell that the assistant was eyeing Daniel with admiration and desire.When Daniel saw how relieved she looked, he frowned in confusion. “Is it that embarrassing to be my woman?”“That’s not it. Johnson’s assistant is interested in you so I’m just afraid of getting into unnecessary trouble.”The next time she looked up, she saw Johnson’s assistant looking at them. She had only exchanged a few words with Daniel, but that woman was already watching her. If she found out about their relationship, would she skin Arabella alive?There was probably an 80%. Not wanting to make an enemy in unfamiliar territory, she inched closer to Caleb to put some distance between herself and Daniel.Her ac
Based on their itinerary, they had one more day before their return home to Andalas. Knowing that, Arabella had already made an appointment with Robin to go to Wall Street to see the old Ferris wheel.But just after breakfast, Daniel received a call from Johnson. Someone had died in the company.For this to happen right after Daniel acquired The Corporation as the biggest shareholder, Daniel knew he needed to act on it.The trio rushed to the company and found that the police had already surrounded the scene. The crowd was fended off twenty feet away from the deceased, and no one was allowed to approach. The medical staff were examining the deceased’s body.Caleb showed the authorities Daniel’s ID, and with Johnson vouching for them, the trio was finally allowed to enter the restricted area.The victim had fallen from the top of the roof, and there was a large amount of blood flowing from his lower body. He had probably been dead for some time, as his body was already stiff.Daniel as
Robin could tell how nervous she was and smiled. “You should be afraid. Your boss has been so busy and stressed over the recent incident and yet here sits his employee, casually having dinner.”She was skeptical and looked troubled. “Aren’t you exaggerating?”Robin laughed. “I’m just teasing you.”But his attempts to make her feel more at ease did not work. She was still a little worried. After all, Daniel could still be finding reasons to make her leave Zephyr Group.Robin sighed helplessly. “I’ll go over and say hello to your boss and cover for you.”“No, no. There’s no need for that.” She waved her hand worriedly.After finishing their meal, Arabella and Robin were not in a hurry to leave. When they saw Daniel and the rest finish their meal, the two groups of people walked out of the restaurant together.Since Daniel had long legs, he walked relatively quickly. The moment he left the restaurant, Arabella hurriedly chased after him. “President Garcia, wait a moment.”Daniel, Johnson
Upon their return to their home country after being in the United States for a week, Frank picked them up from the airport.Arabella thought Daniel would return to the company directly. Instead, he said, “To the hotel.”He had been busy for the past few days, so he should rest.Arabella wanted to follow Frank back to the company when Daniel looked at her. “You’re coming along too.”When they arrived at the hotel, Frank proceeded to give Daniel a full report on the company’s situation while they had been away. He even brought a few important documents that had piled up over the past few days – they needed Daniel’s attention.Since Arabella had nothing to do, she put on the bath and soaked herself in it. By the time she was done, Frank had left, and Daniel was sitting in front of the computer, busy with work.She dried her wet hair as she walked towards him. All she needed was a glance at the computer screen to tell that he was dealing with work emails.Since he was so focused, she did
Daniel’s deep eyes gradually turned sharp as a hawk and the corners of his lips curled into a cruel sneer. “Don’t take yourself too seriously.”After saying that, he pushed her away mercilessly and got off the bed. He gave her a look of warning before turning around to enter the bathroom.Just a moment ago, he was still affectionate, but in the next moment, he turned hostile and refused to acknowledge her. He was indeed a heartless person.When she heard the sound of running water coming from the bathroom, the smile on her face gradually disappeared, and her eyes were empty for a moment.A few minutes later, her eyes regained clarity. She took the check and took a look. One million yuan was indeed a considerable break-up fee.A sarcastic smile gradually appeared on her lips. Then, she threw the check into the trash can.When Daniel came out of the bathroom, Arabella was no longer in the room. There was no check on the bedside table either.He kicked over the trash can beside his feet.
With a face suddenly moving in so close to his face, Daniel instinctively took a step back. And she was right, he could see the dark circles under her eyes despite the light makeup she had on.There was a glint in Arabella’s eyes, and she asked, “If President Garcia is asking me such a question, could it be that he has realized that he likes me? Even just a little?”Daniel laughed coldly, and his eyes returned to their usual calm and clear state. He walked to his office, sat down in front of his computer, and said, “Get out!”Arabella gently lowered her head as she turned around – her eyes had become misty.In the reception room.Jack Bower, the president of Bower Group, had come to Zephyr Group for a visit with his daughter, Linda. The two had been waiting patiently in the reception room for nearly an hour.Linda took out a small mirror from her bag to look at herself. Since there was nothing she needed to add to her makeup, she put away the mirror with satisfaction.President Bower
It was July, right in the middle of summer, so the heat from the sun was scorching hot. Even the cicadas chirping on the branches sounded a little lazy.The Resort was already completed and would open for business in a week. Arabella and the others were busy with the preparations for the opening day.Everyone was listlessly decorating the venue, missing the cool air conditioning in the office.Arabella raised her arm to wipe the sweat off her forehead, then she looked up at the blazing sun hanging in the sky and grumbled with slight dissatisfaction.“President Garcia is here for an inspection,” said someone. “Everyone, look alert.”Arabella turned around to see Daniel and the others getting out of the car. Despite the hot weather, he was still wearing a tailored suit over a white shirt. He walked in with his long and straight legs.Since he was walking with his back toward the light, Daniel looked as if he had walked out of a golden halo, his body carrying a noble and elegant aura.Ca
The next day, Arabella went to work as usual. When Daniel passed by the secretary’s office, he paused slightly in front of her and glanced at her from the corner of his eyes before walking into the office.Caleb stops in front of her. “If you don’t feel well, you can rest for a day.”“It’s just a heatstroke, not a serious illness,” said she with a chuckle.The preparations for the venue were not completed yet, and the opening was in two days. Knowing the urgency of the situation, Arabella continued to lead the team at the resort to complete their tasks. Everyone gathered and prepared to set off.Daniel had a meeting at nine o’clock. On his way, he passed by the secretary’s office and heard that they were going to the resort. He said, “Arabella, you used to work at a magazine agency before. I need you to write the opening speech.”Arabella stood up and was about to leave when she heard him. Surprised, she said, “But the resort…”Daniel narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Frank. “T
Julia Silver Garcia looked around the room at the others present before her eyes finally landed on her son in bed. “Such a big thing happened and yet you did not think to tell me and your father?”“Even if I didn’t call you, someone would have informed you.” The corners of Daniel’s lips curled into a mocking smile.Julia didn’t care about his tone. “I heard about what happened this time. You were too impulsive. No matter what, you shouldn’t have risked your own life-”“If you’re here to teach me a lesson, you might as well not come,” said Daniel, interrupting her in a tone devoid of respect.Julia’s expression changed slightly. There were outsiders present, yet he didn’t seem to care.Arabella decided to step in as she said, “Mom, don’t misunderstand. I’m very happy that you came to see him. You know his temper very well. It’s just that he can be a bit cold sometimes.”Unfortunately, Julia didn’t ease up. Mrs. Winstead had called the main residence to inform the Master and Madam of th
A Blatant InvitationHis deep yet bright eyes watched Arabella quietly, reflecting her silhouette. He had spoken with such seriousness that her eyes started to heat up and she had to do her best to suppress the layers of mist forming.Arabella gently held his right hand, her slender fingertips hooked the bandage wrapped around it, and her eyes turned sour.If he had not found her in time, she would probably have lost her life.Daniel used his left hand to caress her pale face. “You must be hungry. Mrs. Winstead sent over black chicken soup this morning. I’ll go get it for you.”He pushed the wheelchair to the table, opened the thermos flask, and poured some chicken soup into a bowl. He held the bowl with his bandaged left hand and pushed the wheelchair back to the bed with his other hand.” It’s still hot.”Arabella received the bowl of soup and took a few sips but did not touch a single piece of chicken.Daniel knew she must not have much of an appetite yet, so he did not force her. I
The Child Is Very HealthyHowever, he now knew that John and Serenity had put on a wedding ring for a fake marriage, so Daniel knew Arabella was referring to them, the young master and young madam of the Rivera family.He untied the wish on the branch, came down from the bamboo ladder, and put it into his suit pocket.The little monk complained, saying, “Why did you take down her wish? It won’t come true like this.”“I will be the one to fulfill all her wishes.” Daniel left this sentence with the monk and entered the temple. He took off his raincoat and threw it to Caleb, who had been following behind him.Caleb and Xeno were stunned by the appearance of the man before them. He was drenched, his black hair was messy, and his trousers below his knees had been soaked in mud and water. His walk was not as strong as usual and the movement of his legs was a little stiff.When they arrived at the guest room, Daniel was already sitting by Arabella’s bedside, his large palm placed on her abdo
If Something Happened To Her, It Would BeA Dead Body And Two Lives (2)Ms. Lewis and the others looked at him in shock while Mr. Shiloh muttered a realization to himself. “No wonder President Garcia was so anxious and reckless.”“The signal tower collapsed?” Caleb frowned.“Ms. Arabella is at the signal tower.” Mr. Shiloh nodded.“What?” Caleb’s eyes opened wide in shock. “Young Madam is pregnant. If anything happens to her, both of us will die!”“What?” Sam had just reached the door when he heard this. “What?”They looked at the door and saw a man supporting Sam, both wearing large black raincoats.Sam took off the raincoat, revealing his frighteningly pale face. “No wonder she said her stomach hurts. She’s pregnant.”As soon as he said that, not only Caleb, but even Mr. Shiloh and the others broke out in cold sweat.Ms. Lewis looked at Xeno, scared and anxious. She was afraid that something had happened to Arabella.“I’ll go up the mountain to find them,” said Xeno after pondering
If Something Happened to HerSam’s eyes widened as he gritted his teeth. “What did you see me write?”He had been talking all day long about his dream to be a great photographer in the future. Everyone in the magazine agency knew about it. So what did she need to peek for?“I didn’t peek.” Afraid that he wouldn’t believe her, she continued to say, “Everyone in the magazine agency knows what your wish is.”Sam felt a little embarrassed and scratched his head. “Don’t tell them that we had already come here to make a wish. You mustn’t tell them. Otherwise, they’ll make fun of me again.”“It depends on my mood,” said Arabella teasingly.Sam’s face turned pale.The wind started to pick up, and the red wishes on the branches started to dance wildly. Arabella looked up at the sky and noticed the gathering dark clouds. “I think it’s time we meet back with the rest.”“What’s the hurry? We-”A loud boom followed a bright bolt of lightning, cutting off Sam’s words. The two looked at each other,
“Boyfriend?” Daniel frowned slightly.Arabella pinched his waist lightly as she smiled and said, “That’s right. I think so too.”The crowd was shocked enough to find out when Sam claimed Daniel was her boyfriend. If they knew Daniel was her husband, wouldn’t this group of people explode?Ms. Lewis quickened her pace, leaving some space for the two of them. Daniel narrowed his eyes and gritted his teeth. “I’m your boyfriend?”“Sam said so.” She chuckled guiltily.“But you didn’t clarify.” Daniel hit the nail on the head.Seeing that the crowd had left them far behind, she dragged him and quickened her pace. “Hurry up, hurry up. We’re falling behind. We’ll lose them at this rate.”After going through the mountain, there was an iron chain bridge that connected to the next mountain. Below it was a deep valley with a mist that lingered between the lush trees – the entire scenery looked like something out of a fairytale.The group continued on their journey over the bridge which swayed wit
Back in the room, Arabella hugged a pillow and leaned against the bed, thinking about Jocelyn White’s words.Not long after, Daniel returned. He noticed her clothes and asked, “You haven’t showered yet?”“I have. But because you still weren’t back, I went out to look for you.” She could have changed back into his shirt earlier but she didn’t.Daniel’s clothes were either branded or high-end custom-made. It would be a pity to wear them as pajamas.Daniel took a cup of water and walked towards the dispenser. His voice was slightly hoarse as he said, “A tourist lost something valuable and called the police.”“No wonder when I went to look for you just now, there wasn’t even a staff member on the entire floor.”Those who could stay in the VIP room were rich people, so they would definitely not let go of the lost items.“They’ve all been brought in for questioning.” He drank a few mouthfuls to soothe his throat. His dry and hoarse voice gradually regained its luster. “You sleep first. I’ll
“There will always be a way.” The manager pondered for a moment and asked the question that had puzzled her all this while: “Every time you encounter difficulties, he would be there for you. Why is that?”Her manager’s words reminded her that every time Daniel met ‘that’ person, he would be flustered. She had found another way.Arabella and Daniel took the elevator to the second floor for their meal. The restaurant was very big and was divided into two types of food, Chinese and Western. The two of them decided to have Chinese today.As they entered the restaurant, Arabella was reminded of the gourmet restaurant in the mountains to eat hairy crabs. She had gone there once with Wendy Garcia and during the meal, Arabella was convinced she would return for more. But when she reached home, her stomach started to feel uncomfortable.When Mrs. Winstead found out what Arabella had eaten, the former gently chided the latter, saying that crabs are not good for pregnant women to consume.Well, A
Daniel frowned when Arabella hesitated. He took out his phone and dialed a string of numbers. It was the landline in the living room.The butler answered the call. “Young Master,” said he.“Send a car to send Miss Bower back.”Linda Bower’s face turned pale as she bit her gorgeous red lips tightly and her eyes turned misty. Her right hand subconsciously tightened around the strap of her handbag.Daniel put his phone back into his pocket and looked at Linda. “The butler will get a car to send you back.”Under Linda’s indignant gaze, he held Arabella’s hand and walked towards the car. The two got in, fastened their seatbelts, and drove away.When she could no longer see Daniel’s car, Linda was still standing stiffly, her gaze filled with hatred as she stared in the direction they had left.Perhaps it was because she had been standing in the wind for too long but her face was frighteningly pale, making the hatred and resentment in her eyes look like demonic flowers in the dark.Yesterday