Ronan drove to the villa and heard a commotion from afar.He parked the car and searched for servants but found none.The main gate was tightly locked, and music played from inside.He circled to another side's window, peering through curtains that were never drawn.He saw a woman wearing only underwear and short shorts, dancing to the music.Wasn't that the woman, Emily, who caused the allergic reaction on his face?Ronan was furious, his jaw tightly clenched. He pounded on the door.After a while with no response, he pounded harder. The music inside lowered, but still, no one came to open the door."Who's there, knocking like that?" Emily's impatient voice sounded from inside."Open the door!" Ronan said with a dark face.After a while, Emily opened the door, surprised to see him. "Mr. Ronan, are you here to see me?"Ronan, with a stern expression, pushed the door open and entered.Instant noodles and snacks were scattered everywhere, the floor even had crawling cockroaches.Dirty c
Ronan suppressed his anger and drove Cordelia Locke back to the villa. After she got out of the car, he didn't say a word, simply drove away. Cordelia Locke stood at the door, feeling both sad and wronged.Emily and Lily ran out to console her. "Cordelia, you did nothing wrong. Don't be sad.""Yeah, who knows if that kid was lying? He was just playing around and got lost. How can his parents blame you?" Emily reassured.Trembling, Cordelia Locke, with teary eyes, said, "I seem to have caused trouble for him again. He must hate me now!"Emily handed her tissues to wipe away the tears. "It's not your fault. You were just helping him.""Helping him?" Cordelia Locke raised her eyes, puzzled.Emily confidently explained, "Of course, you've done so many good deeds; there will be good karma. Right now, you're accumulating merit for Ronan!"Lily joined in, "Exactly, spending his money on good deeds will make him grateful. Sooner or later, he'll understand what a kind person you are!""Isn't R
"Lyra, are you going out?" Ronan asked.Lyra nodded, "The nursery is ready, and I'm going to buy a crib.""I'll accompany you!" Ronan immediately said."Don't you need to go to the villa to see Cordelia Locke?" Lyra asked with a half-smile."I'm not going today. What do you want to wear? Let me pick for you," Ronan replied.Without waiting for Lyra's answer, he rushed into the walk-in closet.Frowning, he took a while to choose, then came out with two sets of clothes."Wife, which one do you like? The red one complements your skin tone and makes you look fair. The blue one has a nice design."Ronan compared the two outfits, holding them up for Lyra's opinion.Lyra casually pointed, "The red one!""Do you want the red one? But I think the blue one looks better on you!""Are you annoying?" Lyra walked over, forcefully took the clothes from him, put them on without looking at him, and walked out.Ronan chuckled, caught up with her at the entrance, knelt, and helped her put on her shoes,
"Pity?" Ronan frowned, his voice cold, carrying a chilling tone.Cordelia Locke swallowed hard, trying to maintain composure. "Those beggars and homeless people look so miserable, and those forced into stealing, it's because they have no money, so..."As Cordelia Locke spoke, a malevolent and aggressive presence suddenly approached.Ronan's tall and imposing figure leaned in, a face exquisite like a demon's appearing in front of her.Cordelia Locke dared not move, innocent, watery eyes looking up at Ronan, her heart beating rapidly.He was so close; was he going to kiss her?Cordelia Locke even instinctively closed her eyes.Just when she thought something was about to happen, a cold male voice interrupted."Cordelia, what you're doing is wrong. You not only encourage these people to seek unearned gains but also bring trouble to others."Cordelia Locke opened her eyes in shock, and Ronan urged her to look into the mall.Security guards were continuously dispersing the homeless, custom
"Cordelia, we're best friends! You know my family is not well-off, and yet you ask me for money?"Emily's appearance seemed to convey endless grievances, her widened eyes accusing Cordelia Locke of heartlessness.Cordelia Locke hurriedly said, "Emily, I know your family isn't well-off. Didn't I lend you two million before when you wanted to buy a house? Now that the bank wants to repossess the house, can you just repay that two million to me?"Emily immediately clutched her chest, portraying a painful expression."Cordelia, you're truly breaking my heart! You're asking me to repay the money when I'm your best friend? How could you?"Cordelia Locke anxiously said, "I'm not asking you to repay the money, but I've spent all the twenty million I borrowed before. Please return the money I lent you. I'm facing difficulties now, and you should help me!"Emily indignantly said, "I've misjudged you. So, you're this kind of person! You don't consider me a good friend.""Of course, I consider yo
Here, there's no village in sight and no store behind.On a major road, weeds grow on both sides, accompanied by a foul-smelling ditch that emanates a stench even from a distance.As the sky gradually darkens, the temperature drops.Cordelia Locke shivers from the cold, feeling hungry as well.Step by step, she moves forward, walking a long distance until she sees lights ahead.Quickening her pace, she discovers it's an ATM.After hesitating for a moment, Cordelia Locke presses the button next to it.The glass door opens, and a rush of warm air escapes.Cordelia Locke immediately steps inside, grateful for the heating in the space. Tired and hungry, she sits down on the floor.Gradually, she falls asleep.Ronan is furious. Instead of returning to the Imperial Garden, he goes to Zenith Ventures and locks himself in the CEO's office.The assistant is frustrated, but as long as the CEO is still there, they dar
Up to now, he is still kept in the dark, not believing his own words.She was the one who risked her life to save him two years ago!Lyra is both sad and angry. She speaks harshly to him:"Ronan, you're a jerk. You've been deceived; she never saved you!"At these words, Cordelia Locke's face changes, and she clings tightly to Ronan, nervously holding onto his arm, her eyes filled with fear.Seeing Cordelia Locke's frightened expression, Ronan shows a pained look. "Don't be afraid. I won't let anyone harm you."Cordelia Locke rests her head on Ronan's shoulder, appearing fragile.This scene deeply pierces Lyra's eyes, and she angrily exclaims, "Do you both have no shame?"Ronan turns to Lyra and growls lowly, "Lyra, mind your position! Since you've become my wife, you should act like a lady from a prestigious family!""I've told you many times, Cordelia saved my life, and I just want to take care of her.""Can't yo
The other person was a woman dressed in a crisp professional suit, with her hair pulled back in a neat hairstyle, giving off the aura of a highly capable career elite.Seeing him arrive, the woman stood up and took the initiative to speak, "Mr. Ronan, hello. I am Miss Lary's attorney, responsible for drafting your divorce agreement."Ronan felt his head buzzing, his gaze falling on Lyra's expressionless face, then slowly shifting to the thin sheets of paper on the coffee table.Is Lyra going to divorce him?The lawyer spoke professionally, "Mr. Ronan, this is the divorce agreement. Please review it. Miss Lary only wants custody of the child in her belly, and she renounces everything else."Ronan looked at Lyra with a questioning expression, but she remained silent, lowering her eyes."Do you want a divorce?" he asked.Lyra sat on the sofa, seemingly ignoring him, poured herself a glass of water, and slowly drank it.Ronan's hea