After having spent enough time with him, Root certainly thought that it was something ShadowCipher would do.The thought left Root smiling in wry amusement. He admired noble people like Gwyneth, and there was no way he would leave them for some other group. She was his ultimate ideal, after all.As such, he rejected every offer, but before he could log out, a new mail arrived.The sender used the codename S. [Don't reject me in a hurry, Mr. Root. Think of your friends and family.]Friends and family?Root replied in confusion: [What are you talking about?]The message was clearly sent, and he sat in front of his laptop while waiting quietly, but no reply came.Frowning, he dismissed it as harassment and deleted the chat, forgetting it as he revised a decryption technique he was practicing earlier.Eventually, he dozed off, and was woken up the next morning by an urgent ringing of his phone.He was left stumped to learn that it was a special delivery, since he never made any on
There was no telling how they uncovered her identity as the wonder doctor, and they were asking for her help to treat a patient.While it was written as an 'offer', there was a clear demand in the tone. It was no different from the text Root received that ShadowCipher had described to her.And she was being asked to tend to a gunshot wound.If it was someone upstanding, they did not have to text her in private while also swearing her for secrecy. There were not that many people from illegal groups who had the gall to speak like that, and it might even be possible that they were from the same terror group.Gwyneth frowned as she returned to her mansion and picked up her laptop to investigate the issue further.Her hacking skills were unparalleled, and as her fair fingers accelerated over the keyboard, the IP proxy that the people thought impregnable was decrypted with relative ease.Just as she thought, it was the same terror group blackmailing Root and demanding that she treat th
Out of desperation, Gwyneth felt compelled to wear the necklace and make her way to the remote suburb, as agreed upon in the email.A chopper boldly took position in the center of the road, its conspicuous "S" emblem radiating defiance.Gwyneth's earlier suspicions had been confirmed. It was the same organization that kidnapped Root and requested that she save someone.As she approached the helicopter, a few fully armored men awaited her by the cabin door. Spotting her, they greeted her and advanced, clearly intending to take her baggage.Their intentions were clear. They wanted her luggage.Gwyneth, raising an eyebrow, complied, handing over her bag. It contained medical references she frequently used, nothing more.They were curious, and she could not object.She observed coldly from the side. They unzipped the luggage and meticulously rummaged through her bag. After they were done, she was not eager to get it back.Feigning casualness, she inquired, "Since you need me there
They looked at each other. It was easy to feel the tension in the air.Revon scrutinized Gwyneth from head to toe, then broke into a chuckle.He said, "My apologies, Ms. Glen. Given our current circumstances, we had to summon you in such a manner. I trust you understand."His words might have been apologetic, but his tone lacked sincerity.Revon narrowed his eyes a little.When he spoke again, his voice had a hint of threat in it, "Ms. Glen, time is of the essence. I expect you to attend to the patient immediately. I hope your famous medical skills won't let us down."Gwyneth was aware of the rules. She had committed to saving a life, and failure was not an option. If she could not deliver, it would cost her life.She remained stoic, lowered her gaze, and focused her attention on the patient in front of her.The gunshot wound had been neglected for too long, resulting in a severe, pus-filled infection. If she wanted to save the patient, she needed to cut the pus-filled area b
By the time Liam wrapped up his meetings, the clock was striking twelve.Exhausted, he rubbed the area between his brows and accepted his coat from Larry.He stepped into the elevator, descending to the ground floor.Surprisingly, he ran into someone there."Judy?"Liam came to a halt. When he recognized her, he furrowed his brow and asked, "What are you doing here?""Liam…"It was hard for Judy to read his feelings.She looked at him timidly and said, "I happened to hear my dad mention that our companies might be partnering soon. I kept thinking about it and ended up at your office. Seeing the lights in your office, I thought I'd see how you were doing."Liam said nothing, but the chill on his face deepened.Judy lowered her eyes, dared not meet his gaze, and thus missed the coldness that took over his face.A long silence followed. She bit her lower lip and continued, "I truly care about you, both professionally and personally. If there's any way I can be of assistance, le
As she stepped out of the hospital, one of Revon's goons greeted her respectfully, "Ms. Glen."This respectful demeanor was a stark contrast to the arrogant attitude he had displayed earlier.Confused, Gwyneth turned to look at him and asked, "What is it?""Chief appreciates your efforts. He wishes to treat you to a meal," the man relayed genuinely.Revon appeared from behind before he could finish, wondering, "Would you do me the honor?" The earlier tension that could be felt in the hospital ward had dissipated, and a sincere smile spread across Revon's face.Gwyneth was unsure of what had changed his attitude during this short interval.Regardless of the reason, she was well aware that someone of his stature would not show courtesy without an ulterior motive.She smiled nonchalantly and replied calmly, "It's not a matter of courtesy, but I typically don't dine this late. If you have something to say, just say it."Caught off guard by her directness, he hesitated momentarily
Revon considered himself to have been humiliated. He was on the verge of killing them due to his rage.He pondered for a while, closed his eyes, and decisively said, "Did I not make it clear that Ms. Glen is to be treated as an honored guest? I can't keep you here because you have defied me! "Guards! Take them away, chop off their fingers, and kick them out. Anyone who defies my words in the future will face the same punishment!" "Chief!"The two were horrified and cried out in despair. Dragged away, their heart-wrenching screams faded in the distance.Gwyneth remained stoic, as if it were none of her business.Revon looked at her and solemnly apologized, "I'm sorry for the misconduct of my subordinates. But..."He took a brief pause before continuing, "After everything settles, I hope I can persuade you to join us. But given today's events, I can't find it in me to ask. Don't worry, I'll arrange for you to be brought back once we've determined that the patient is doing well.
Even with Revon’s assurance, however, Gwyneth couldn’t help feeling upset during her meal. She couldn’t just abandon her patient… not with her ethical standards. With that in mind, all she could do was hope that Revon would fulfill his promise of quickly delivering Root to her. Given the tone of the man over the phone however… It was evident that he wasn’t going to give in until he achieved his goals. She could only imagine all the suffering that Root was being put through… and all the suffering to come if they waited any longer. Worst-case scenario, Root could even end up being brainwashed! …No, she had to keep herself together! As Gwyneth tried her best to concentrate on her work, her calm façade was unable to hide her emotional turmoil from Revon.Revon, for one, prided himself on being a reasonable man… And though she had done him a massive favor by saving the sniper who was also his most loyal and capable confidant… His men ended up abducting her brother… Burdened with guil
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