The land they stood on was undeveloped, so it was naturally covered with soil and scattered rocks.Although Wanda was not injured, she was in immense pain from the fall.Gwyneth's expression instantly turned grim when she saw the pained look on Wanda's face. She walked over and reached out to help Wanda up.However, after witnessing someone falling, the villagers' already highly agitated emotions seemed to be further fueled.Suddenly, a few individuals emerged from the crowd and snatched shovels from the demolition workers."Boss!"The demolition workers were taken aback, and by the time they reacted, it was already too late.These irrational villagers brandished the shovels and were ready to strike at Gwyneth."Gwynnie!" Aubrey also exclaimed and tried to grab hold of Gwyneth, but it was Hayden who acted first.Hayden swiftly moved, pulling Gwyneth away just in time, but the shovel landed firmly on his shoulder."Ugh..."The intense pain in his shoulder caused Hayden to let
Gwyneth supported Hayden's weight with a frown on her face, with Wanda and Aubrey following closely behind as they silently inched forward.Fortunately, the demolition workers had formed a protective circle in front of them, providing a bit of space.After walking a few feet, they reached the location where their vehicles were parked.Gwyneth let out a long sigh of relief in her heart. At least they would be temporarily safe once they got in the car.However, as they took a few more steps forward, her heart sank when she noticed the deflated tires."What's wrong?" Aubrey asked.She was cautiously walking, constantly looking back at the villagers, and nearly bumped into Gwyneth when she abruptly stopped.Aubrey had been curious, but upon seeing Gwyneth's grim expression, she realized something was terribly wrong."All the tires have been punctured."Wanda and Aubrey were taken aback when they heard Gwyneth's words, while Hayden pressed his lips tightly and remained silent."Al
"Hello? Where are you? Is the signal bad over there?" Liam asked anxiously after not receiving a response for a while.He had wanted to surprise Gwyneth and give Hayden a run for his money, but it did not go as planned."Hey, what's going on? Did your friend bring the cash or not?"When the villager saw Gwyneth lost in thought, they assumed that the person on the other end of the call had been speaking all along and grew impatient.When they shouted out, their voices carried through, and Liam, who was waiting, suddenly realized something was wrong."Gwyneth!" Liam shouted loudly. A sense of worry and fear suddenly overcame him.At the same moment, Gwyneth began speaking to the villagers, but she did not cover the phone speaker."Yes. My colleague said he brought some cash but couldn't find the place, so..."The villagers felt a wave of joy at Gwyneth's words. Even if it was only a portion of the money, it was still better than nothing. As a result, they did not hesitate and i
After tending to Hayden's wound, Gwyneth glanced at Wanda and Aubrey."What about you two? Did any of you get hurt?"The two girls shook their heads in unison, and Gwyneth sighed in relief. Having calmed down while sitting in the car, she opened the door again and prepared to leave."Where are you going?" Hayden asked worriedly and quickly grabbed her hand. He could not help but be concerned about her safety.He could not do much, especially considering his current condition."I need to resolve this matter with the villagers. Don't worry. There are people watching outside now," Gwyneth replied and assured him. Then, she skillfully freed her hand from the man's grasp and got out of the car."Ms. Glen," the leader of the group saluted and greeted her when she stepped outside.In all honesty, Gwyneth had gained a newfound appreciation for Liam from this incident. Not only did the man understand the implications behind her words, but his actions were also swift, and he had influence
The villagers were in disbelief about Gwyneth's decision, especially considering their distasteful actions just moments ago.They exchanged glances, unsure of what to do next. They could neither speak up nor simply walk away. As a result, their stance appeared somewhat comical.Gwyneth could not help but feel amused and exasperated by the situation.These villagers were inherently good people, but Gaspard had seized upon their vulnerabilities and allowed them to manifest.Amidst this hesitation, the sound of a car honking rang out in the air. Everyone heard it and turned to the source of the sound.When Gwyneth saw the car, a faint smile appeared on her lips.Unbeknownst to her, she found herself eager to see the man inside the vehicle.The car eventually stopped before Gwyneth and Liam quickly stepped out with his assistant.As soon as Hayden saw Liam, his face immediately darkened.Upon seeing their boss, the bodyguards immediately bowed and saluted with synchronized and pre
Gwyneth's revised plan not only surprised the villagers, but even her own people found it unbelievable.In the few minutes they had arrived at the village hall, Liam had already gained a clear understanding of the situation. As was evident in recent events, negotiating with others in public would always be problematic. However, it seemed that Gwyneth had managed to resolve the matter satisfactorily.Not only had she managed to calm the anger and frustration of the people, but she had also achieved a win-win situation.Liam stood near the door and made no move to approach. From his position, he had a clear view of Gwyneth's facial expressions and actions.His lips unconsciously curved upward, and his eyes softened as he watched her.After spending so much time together, it was easy to forget just how capable the woman by his side was.But now, looking at her from an outsider's perspective, he could not help but feel a sense of novelty.Coupled with a strong sense of pride and adm
Hayden had long understood that Gwyneth was a woman who was tough on the outside and gentle on the inside, so he remained silent.He simply shifted his body slightly closer to the edge of the bed, making it easier for Gwyneth to tend to his wounds.Gently lifting the gauze the doctor placed on the wound, Gwyneth could not help but feel her heart clench at the somewhat gruesome sight.Perhaps due to her independent upbringing, she was unused to others making sacrifices for her. And when others happened to be Hayden, it became even more difficult for her to accept.He was her friend, and at one point, several years ago, he had even been her best friend.But when certain emotions deviated, the accompanying changes were terrifying.There were signs of conflict in Gwyneth's expression and also a frown on her face, but Hayden could not see it.After a moment, she suddenly spoke up when she recalled something, "Aubrey mentioned that you're currently preparing a new song. Is that true
"You…I…," Gwyneth stammered.Liam appeared serious, but he was ecstatic about her response. He doubted the word "cute" could correctly describe his wife, but it was the only one he could think of at the time.She chided, "Liam, why didn't you ask me first? Did I give you permission to live with me?"He retorted, "To be completely honest, I couldn't think of any excuse for you to decline. After all, we are legally married."She gritted her teeth but was unable to say anything in response to his solemn but sinister expression.‘There are no extra rooms available. Where would he go if I kicked him out? Do I want to let him sleep on the street? This man made the long trip to Glacier Lake just for me, and he gave it his all to save me. I can't do this to him for emotional or moral reasons.’She sighed helplessly and agreed to let him stay. However, this did not mean she was content or at ease with the situation.He saw that her expression was ice cold. He was not in a rush, especia
The wedding was set for early August, with one ceremony abroad and one in the country.Although Liam had proposed just before they tried her bridal gown, he still had plenty of romantic tricks up his sleeves. Even today, articles about them were still trending, just as he came true on his promise that everyone would learn that Gwyneth was his wife.It was a wedding like no other, and to avoid unnecessary issues, only close friends and employees from their respective companies were invited.For once, Liam's family was in full attendance, while no one from Gwyneth's family was present…-Glen Villa was in utter chaos as Bianca hurled insults at Gaspard, her usual gentle demeanor replaced by savagery. "See?! What did I tell you?! Gwyneth is an ingrate, and it's only now that you realize—you're her father, but you're not even invited to her wedding! What do you even amount to, Gaspard?!"Even as she ranted, she rushed up to beat him up.Furious, he shoved her away. "Stay away fr
Anyone would be melting from the charm of Harley's puppylike affection.Sadly for him, Gwyneth was not just anyone—she remained unaffected, and once he finished, she growled coldly, "I hope you'll remember that Liam is the only one for me."Harley felt a pang of pain over his chest and growled through his teeth, "If only I came to you earlier—""It still wouldn't be you," she said, looking him in the eye, each line more brutal than the next.And with those words, she refused to look his way as he returned to Liam.She thought that Henry had put together the banquet since his wedding with Aubrey was coming soon. Now, however, it seemed that Henry only wanted to set up a meeting between Harley and her.Feeling weary inside, she leaned against Liam's chest and breathed, "I want a trip abroad to relax, Liam.""Abroad?" Liam had just that in mind, though he had planned that further in the future and for a different purpose.Her mentioning it herself unquestionably suited him. Gent
Gwyneth's attention, however, was constrained to the first part—bewitched in college?! Hell, she would have no idea Harley existed if not for Henry, let alone that he was Henry's cousin.And what did he have to do with her anyway?Shooting Liam a grumpy glare, she huffed, "Don't try to blame me for everything. I don't even remember what he looks like.""Really?" Liam asked, deliberately provoking her. In reality, he was initially upset after seeing the text, but Gwyneth's reaction delighted him to the last.Smiling, he asked, "So you're saying that I'm the only one in your heart?"In that case, why waste time?Also, Henry really had the gall to ask his woman to console his cousin!Sneering, he picked up Gwyneth's phone and called Henry, who urgently cried from the other end, "Did you see my text, Gwyneth? I really have no choice here… Harley's drunk, and he's been calling your name since yesterday. When he woke up just now, he—""So what?" Liam growled, cutting him short. "Yo
Liam Luther?! How could it be him?!Harley was left in disbelief. He was Henry's cousin, and even if they grew up in different places, he knew that Henry and Liam were friends for life.However, rumor had it that Liam had long since gotten married and loved his wife dearly. Could it be…Harley shelved the thought that occurred just then. Whatever the relationship was between Liam and Gwyneth or how reliant she was on Liam, the only thing Harley knew for sure was that he loved Gwyneth.His knuckles clenched at his sides for a long while as his eye flared once more. Without hesitation, he strode forward, cutting off Liam with his trademark sunny smile. "Greetings, Mr. Luther. I'm Harley Munroe, Henry's cousin. He spoke of you a while ago, so it's an honor to meet you today."Even as he spoke, his eyes never left Gwyneth, but he remained antsy even though he braced himself inwardly."Also, I'm wondering what's the connection here—""I want to go home, Liam," Gwyneth murmured before
After a restful night, Gwyneth returned to Greer College to meet up with Willa… Willa, for one, had placed high value on their meeting, to the point where she had postponed a class just so that they could discuss things without any interruption. Stirring her coffee, Willa chuckled as she muttered, “So, before moving on, let me apologize if I came off as snobbish the first time we met… I just have high standards since I want my work to be loved by many, you know? With that out of the way, let’s talk about the collaboration… I admit I like the plot, but… There are several conditions that you need to think about before we can proceed.” Nodding in response, Gwyneth found herself surprised that her demands weren’t outrageous at all. In fact, Gwyneth would’ve followed those principles even if Willa hadn’t brought them up! Though this was nothing to Gwyneth, it meant the world to Willa. After all, it was hard to find someone so honest these days, and she was rather grateful that she h
After putting some distance between them, Aubrey couldn’t help but ask, “…Are you sure she’ll agree…? If you need help, I do know a few scriptwriters that could easily replace Willa…” Sure, she had faith in her friend, but Aubrey seemed like a tough nut to crack… It didn’t help that there were so many other competent screenwriters out there to compete with! To her dismay, Gwyneth simply grinned and replied, “Don’t worry, I have a feeling that she’ll soon see things the way I do…” Just as Aubrey was about to sigh in defeat, a young man suddenly ran up to them and said, “Well hey there, ladies… Where to?” It was clear that he had his eyes on Gwyneth, and following a smirk, Aubrey replied, “Kid, you’re years too early to try hitting on us…” Sheepishly scratching the back of his head, the man muttered, “I mean, can I at least have your number…?” Naturally, Gwyneth wasn’t about to humor this person, especially since he was already starting to annoy her. With that, she simply sho
With that in mind, Gwyneth made her way to the author’s home… Twice, in fact. Both times, she was fully sincere with her persuasions… and with how determined she was, the author finally gave in and agreed to meet up. Pleased to hear that, she agreed and headed straight to Greer College straight after. If she wanted this to work, then she would need a professional screenwriter who shared her perspective on the job… Naturally, Gwyneth already had someone in mind. Willa Robson. With that, she quickly gave the college’s principal to ask for his permission to sit in on a class, and he agreed to her idea almost instantaneously. After all, it was an honor for someone of Gwyneth’s stature to ask for someone from his college! It was around then when Aubrey learned about what Gwyneth was doing… and frankly, she had a hard time processing things. After all, to think that her friend was taking all this so seriously! This was the same woman who used to only turn the television on to catch up
After leaving the villa, Gwyneth bolted straight for Director Motley’s house… and when she arrived, she realized that the family doctor was there as well. The doctor had met repeated failures whenever it came to scheduling a meeting with Gwyneth… But even though this was his chance to finally have a proper talk with her, he refrained. After all, he had already figured out that she was a woman who preferred keeping to herself, and since that was the case, he didn’t need to pry… Regardless, the two quickly began having a lengthy conversation regarding Director Motley’s health concerns, with the director occasionally contributing to the conversation when needed. Following that, Gwyneth began giving numerous helpful recommendations which eventually made Director Motley tear up a little. Shaking his head with a sigh of relief, the director muttered, “I really appreciate your help… Really, you’ve extended my life by quite a bit by just sharing all this…” “Hey, you’re going to make it
Having made up his mind, James began to find a way to apologize to Gwyneth.It turned out she had found a diretor she wanted for Moon Runners, but it was a newcomer who had only recently debuted and caused a tiny stir.James' expression contorted when he stumbled on the news.He had led countless film crews in winning innumerable accolades, but Gwyneth preferred some newbie over his illustrious achievements?! The woman was clearly blind!While he was certainly filled with ill will and was intent on seeing what Gwyneth could do with some novice director, he still had no choice but to apologize to her for the sake of his own future.However, Gwyneth had already anticipated his move—as soon as he called, she signaled for Wanda to put her on a YouTube livestream session.Oblivious to the fact, James repressed the humiliation he felt of begging mercy from a younger person and flashed a false smile. "Ms. Glen, I apologize for being blind and insulting you before… but I heard that you'r