Luca had already done enough for her; there was no need for him to risk himself alongside her.
Of course, Vanessa also harbored a secret thought. Luca’s presence and support had made her start to hesitate. She didn’t want to accept too much from him for fear that she might be unable to resist seeking revenge against him later.
So, Vanessa discreetly gathered information about the situation of those people and went to visit them alone.
Unfortunately, these individuals all found various excuses to avoid seeing her.
After being repeatedly turned away, Vanessa felt somewhat frustrated. She couldn’t understand why they were so determined not to meet her. Did they not want to get involved in these matters again?
Vanessa speculated aimlessly in her mind.
Regardless, one thing was certain: Beatriz had definitely u
“Vanessa, stop acting so smug in front of me. You won’t be able to take Luca away from me—just like you couldn’t five years ago, and just like you won’t now. From the beginning to the end, Luca belongs only to me.”Beatriz’s eyes blazed with anger as she stared at Vanessa, making no effort to conceal the hatred in her gaze.“Oh? Can’t take him away?” Vanessa sneered, deliberately fanning the flames. “Then what exactly are you doing now?”“You bitch.”Beatriz was truly enraged. She raised her hand high, ready to slap Vanessa, but before she could strike, Vanessa caught her wrist mid-air.There was no way she’d take that slap for nothing. Watching Beatriz fume in helpless anger, Vanessa felt a twisted sense of satisfaction rise in her chest.But this wasn’t nearly enough. Not even close. The suffering she had endured needed to be repaid—tenfol
However, while Vanessa had planted some spies in the Ness branch, the manpower was still insufficient. She feared being discovered by Beatriz’s people the moment she stepped outside.After much consideration, Vanessa had no choice but to employ a clever ruse, swapping clothes with one of her subordinates. She had her subordinate disguise themselves as her and rushed out in a hurry.Sure enough, Beatriz’s underlings were completely deceived by this trick, focusing intently on Vanessa's subordinate.Taking advantage of this distraction, Vanessa managed to escape with the help of her aide.Beatriz, still under Raymond's control, could only watch helplessly as the scene unfolded, unable to warn her subordinates. Watching them be fooled by Vanessa made her so furious that she nearly bit her teeth in frustration.‘These useless leeche
Five years ago, Beatriz bribed a doctor and provided Luca with a fake pregnancy test report. Meanwhile, she played the role of a confidante by Luca's side, offering him suggestions.At that time, Luca's feelings for Vanessa were still unclear, but he didn’t want any accidents to befall her, which ultimately led him to fall into Beatriz’s trap.Vanessa looked at the man in front of her, who kept apologizing, and it would be a lie to say she felt no sympathy.After all, he was the man she had admired for many years and had also hated for five.Yet, Vanessa felt deeply moved.Did he even realize that because of one of his actions back then, their child had nearly lost its innocent life?Vanessa couldn’t shake off the feeling that forgiving him too easily would be unfair, yet she also thought that ultimately, what had happened was not entirely his fault. It could only be said that Beatriz was an excellent actress with dee
A simple sentence stirred up a storm in Vanessa's heart, even making her question whether her decision to seek revenge against Luca was the right one.The handsome man before her, with his deep, affectionate gaze, gave Vanessa the illusion that they had been deeply in love for many years.As soon as this thought crossed her mind, Vanessa was startled and quickly extinguished it.After all, five years had passed since she last saw Luca. Even if she had been sincere toward him five years ago, had he ever truly liked her? Even without those misunderstandings, his consistently indifferent attitude over the years was all too real.Vanessa didn’t dare to ponder further or ask the man before her; she feared it might all just be her own delusion.Perhaps, rather than love, what Luca felt for her was more akin to guilt.Just then, Mariah's phone call interrupted her thoughts, causing Vanessa to pause before hastily answering.“Vane
Of course, Vanessa had another goal: to take this opportunity to clarify with Luca that they could never be together, so he could let go of his hopes.However, Luca was unaware of Vanessa's thoughts. As soon as he heard that she was willing to go out with him, his gloomy heart instantly brightened. He quickly replied, “Sure, let’s go to the zoo.”For some reason, Grandpa Kensington also found out about this plan.He glanced at Ezra, who was silently reading a book beside him, feeling somewhat uneasy.No matter how you looked at it, Ezra was Luca's biological child. It didn’t make sense for Luca to leave his son behind to go play with someone else’s daughter.Thus, Grandpa Kensington directly called Luca, insisting that he take Ezra along when they went out to play tomorrow.“Luca, it’s not that I’m criticizing you, but after all, Ezra is your child. You shouldn’t treat him so differently.
Just when Vanessa was struggling to find an opportunity, one unexpectedly came knocking at her door.That day, while Vanessa was working in her office, she heard a loud commotion outside and furrowed her brow, asking, “What’s going on?”She soon noticed Ora looking pale.At that moment, a staff member rushed in and said to Ora, “Assistant Ora, there are people downstairs looking for you.”The employee’s expression was a mix of curiosity and concern.Upon hearing this, Ora's face turned even paler as she hurried downstairs.Sure enough, it was them.With a frown, Ora approached the group and said, “This is my company. If you want to cause a scene, please go somewhere else.”The people facing her were fierce and intimidating, completely disregarding Ora's words. The leader sneered, “We would love to go elsewhere, but if we don’t come to your company, should we go to your
Seeing that he had failed to embarrass Cassandra, who instead mocked him, Luca rarely showed a hint of awkwardness on his face.At that moment, Cassandra pushed a man from behind her into view. The man was tall and handsome, with an exceptionally striking face.“Let me introduce everyone. This is Leonardo Blue,” Cassandra said slowly.Actually, there was no need for Cassandra to introduce him; everyone present immediately recognized Leonardo Blue.As a well-known actor, even those who hadn’t watched his dramas had surely heard his name in conversations.As for the reason? Aside from Leonardo Blue’s exceptional acting skills, it was also thanks to his good looks. With this handsome face, he attracted a massive number of female fans, becoming a dream for countless girls.With Leonardo Blue joining, no one present had any objections.Vanessa still expressed her initial thoughts and then looked at Willi
As the two began to feel the buzz of alcohol, a young, seductive woman suddenly appeared in the private room—likely by mistake.At first, neither of them intended to pay her any attention, but the woman lacked tact and leaned directly against William, her hands almost brushing his face. Seeing this, Cassandra swiftly stepped forward and smacked the woman’s hand away.The woman feigned surprise, pretending as if she had only just noticed someone else in the room.Cassandra stared at her, instantly reading the woman's intentions. As a woman herself, she knew exactly what was going on. Without missing a beat, Cassandra said coldly, “What do you think you’re doing? Even ‘my’ man isn’t off-limits to you?”To completely extinguish any lingering hopes, Cassandra hooked her hand under William’s chin and kissed him.
Mariah also felt the oppressive atmosphere in the car and shifted restlessly, moving closer to Leonardo to create some distance from the manager. The manager immediately frowned and sneered, “I didn’t expect Miss Hutchson to be this kind of person. Last time at the hospital, you promised me you would keep your distance from Leonardo. How is it that just a few days later, you can’t help yourself? Let me tell you, don’t think these tricks can fool everyone; I’ve seen many seduction tactics like yours.” Mariah's expression instantly turned cold, and she was clearly displeased. However, due to the manager’s status, she suppressed her anger and tried to explain patiently, “You’ve really misunderstood; I absolutely don’t mean that.” The manager curled his lip, not believing Mariah’s words. Leonardo also became a bit unhappy; he had initiated this meeting, so why wa
“Grandpa, I know everything. But haven’t I already been dismissed?” Luca’s calm voice came through the receiver, and the old man could detect a hint of grievance in his tone. Clearing his throat, the old man replied solemnly, “Luca, this situation has come up unexpectedly. I plan to personally go to the company, and I’d like you to come with me.” After a moment of silence, Luca refused, “Grandpa, I think I’ll pass. It’s rare for me to have a break, and I’d like to rest a bit more.” Hearing this, the old man sighed. “Alright then, I won’t force you.” He understood that Luca’s reluctance to return to the company was likely due to Vanessa. It was a rare opportunity for Luca to spend time with her, and he didn’t want anyone to interfere. Besides, going to the company now might not be very useful anyway. Beatriz was no
Vanessa posed as a wealthy investor and contacted the founder of the public account through its backend, claiming she was interested in investing in the platform and requesting a meeting.The public account was still in its early stages. Although it had gained a modest following, it wasn’t influential enough yet. Being approached by a potential investor left the founder both surprised and excited, and he immediately agreed to the proposal.Seeing the red dot notification pop up on her chat box, Vanessa smiled—her prey had taken the bait. After adding him as a friend, she wasted no time and called him directly. The man answered within seconds: “Hello? Is this Ms. Saxon?”“Yes, it is,” Vanessa replied calmly.“I heard… uh, that you’re interested in investing in our account?” The man’s excitement was clear in his voice.Vanessa remained silent for a moment.
Ever since William met Cassandra, he feared rumors would surface that could harm her reputation, so he didn’t stay at her house that night.Even though he left, William couldn’t stop worrying about her. Despite repeatedly reminding Cassandra not to open the entertainment news sections or care about the hateful comments, the barrage of insults still infuriated him. He couldn’t bear the thought of Cassandra reading those words and feeling hurt.William knew that he was already deeply involved, but he accepted it willingly.Determined to help her get through the storm, William devised a plan—to confess his feelings as soon as possible. He believed that if they were together, it would give her the strength to leave the scandal behind.A confession was something a man had to take the lead on, and William had made up his mind. But uncertainty gnawed at him—what if Cassandra didn’t feel the same? This thought
A day had passed, but the overnight scandal involving Cassandra and Luca showed no signs of dying down. Instead, the uproar online grew louder.An anonymous user even dug up old photos of Cassandra and Luca together, claiming the two had known each other for a long time. Some netizens fixated on Cassandra’s expressions in the pictures, saying that she had admired Luca back then, with her eyes full of affection for him. This, they argued, only proved the accusations of her having ulterior motives.Under these posts, the comments were filled with sarcasm and insults directed at Cassandra.Some users even went to the social media pages of brands still working with Cassandra, threatening to boycott their products unless they canceled her endorsement deals, putting enormous pressure on the companies.At this point, Cassandra was practically trapped at home. Her agent, Nicole, ordered her to stay off the internet and avoid reading the posts and comments.
Seeing this, Vanessa elaborated, "Mariah wanted to protect Leonardo, so she asked William to pretend to be her boyfriend. William might have liked Mariah before, but now he has someone else he likes."Before Cassandra could feel happy about the first part of that statement, her mood plummeted at the latter half.Vanessa didn’t notice the change and continued, "However, they’ve changed their minds again. After your incident, William and Mariah don’t plan to pretend to be a couple anymore."The thought that her situation had influenced William’s decision made Cassandra feel a flutter of excitement, and she couldn’t help but wonder if he cared about her.But if they weren’t pretending to be a couple, what would happen to Leonardo?Cassandra voiced her concerns, and Vanessa reassured her, "You’re barely holding it together; why worry about others? Don’t worry, everything is fine with Leonardo. He’ll
Luca felt a deep sense of guilt. As he watched Cassandra's career plummet, he could no longer sit idly by. He instructed his assistant, "Get everything ready; I'm going to hold a press conference later.""A press conference?" The assistant was puzzled, as there were no new products from the K Group to launch."Yes, to clarify some rumors about Cassandra."Understanding, the assistant set off to prepare for the press conference.However, somehow, this matter reached the ears of the board members, and they unanimously opposed Luca's suggestion."President, I think we shouldn't hold a press conference. This scandal has increased our visibility; if we leverage this hype well, it could be beneficial for K Group's future development.""Exactly, President. Although K Group is a big company, we still need recognition. This is free exposure for us."Hearing the words from below, Luca's frown deepened. "Enough. K Group does not need this kind o
At that time, Vanessa was at the hospital taking care of Mariah. Mariah suddenly stopped scrolling through her phone and looked at Vanessa, hesitating to speak.“What’s wrong? If you have something to say, just say it directly,” Vanessa said, frowning.Mariah didn’t know how to start, hinting, “Uh... Vanessa, why don’t you check your phone?”It was only then that Vanessa noticed the content Mariah had shared with her. She read the entire message with a blank expression, but her heart was already in turmoil.She had clearly sent Luca to check on things, and something might have happened between him and Cassandra, but why did she still feel upset?Meanwhile, Luca had just arrived at the office when he noticed the strange looks from his employees. Feeling puzzled, he didn’t think much of it.It wasn’t until his assistant had looked at him multiple times throughout the morning that Luca final
Knock knock.The sudden sound of knocking interrupted the two's thoughts.It was Luca, who was worried about Vanessa and had followed her to the hospital, bringing along some late-night snacks.“Are you hungry? I brought some snacks. Want to eat?” Luca waved the food in front of Vanessa, but she showed little reaction, and Mariah shook her head as well.Clearly, neither of them had much of an appetite at the moment.However, seeing Luca gave Vanessa an idea.“If you have some free time, could you go talk to Cassandra?”“Talk to Cassandra? Is she sick too?” Luca looked confused.“Of course not! What I mean is, can you find a chance to chat with her and see who she actually likes?”Vanessa