Noticing Tobias' distrust, Lucy felt a slight pang in her heart.Her eyes dimmed with sadness. "Tobias, regardless of whom I meet, I've never betrayed your trust. What do you mean by questioning me like this?"Had he found out about her meeting with Chad last night?With an inquisitive gaze, Tobias stared deeply into her eyes. His commanding presence made it impossible for her to evade his scrutiny, and even the slightest flicker of guilt in her eyes didn't escape his notice.His heart turned to ice, and it twisted painfully."What do I mean?" Tobias sneered. "You know I don't want to end up like my parents. If you've done something to betray me..."What would he do then?Divorce was out of the question, but his pride couldn't bear the thought of infidelity. Tobias' emotions were tangled at that moment, leaving him deeply conflicted."What are you going to do? Divorce me?"Tobias said, "I'll offer you one last chance."Lucy sighed softly. "Tobias, please hear me out. Last nig
Anna wondered why Sasha had asked whether Tobias and Lucy were really falling for each other. Could it be that Tobias and Lucy were in a contract marriage? As Anna thought about this, she felt as though she had stumbled upon an important revelation! She took out her phone and turned on the recording feature.Meanwhile, Lucy was taken aback by Sasha's analysis. Even though she and Tobias had known each other for less than three months, the mere possibility of them falling in love filled her with a strangely sweet sensation.She grappled with conflicting emotions but still rationalized Tobias' behavior. "How could Tobias be jealous? He's probably just asserting his masculinity and felt embarrassed, which is why he questioned me!"Sasha said, "Lucy, you're just in denial. Admit it, you've fallen for Tobias!"Lucy lowered her head. Despite her calm facade, her heart raced furiously. "We've barely known each other for three months. How could I possibly have feelings for him?"Sas
Upon hearing Tobias' voice, Lucy felt an inexplicable sense of nervousness. She took a deep breath, opened the door, and entered the room.Before she could utter a word, Tobias asked, "Have you figured out what to say?"He had been waiting for her to tell the truth. As long as she explained everything clearly, he might forgive her.Lucy was caught off guard for a moment. She then nodded and said, "Yes, I'll explain everything to you. Last night, I did meet Chad briefly, and we talked for a bit. But it was completely innocent; I did nothing to betray you.""Oh." Tobias' response was coupled with a subtle, sarcastic grin. "Then, why was his cologne's scent lingering on you?"This detail had greatly unsettled Tobias.Lucy was genuinely surprised. Chad had only hugged her for less than two minutes. How could the scent of his cologne linger on her so persistently? Was it accidental or intentional?Lucy awkwardly said, "As I was leaving, he suddenly hugged me. That might be why…"Hal
"Tobias, I heard you wanted to see me. Do you miss me?" As soon as Anna stepped into the room, she flirtatiously sat on Tobias' bed as if she were about to pounce on him. However, Tobias gave her a cold glare.That gaze seemed capable of crushing her to dust.Anna froze in her tracks, standing firmly by the side. "What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"Tobias took out his phone and retrieved the text messages he had gotten from an unfamiliar number earlier. Tossing the phone toward her, he asked, "Did you send these messages?" Anna's gaze flickered. "Tobias, I'm not sure what you're talking about...""You know how much I hate lies and cheating," Tobias said with a steely gaze. "Given our history, I'm offering you one last chance."He had evidence to back his words. The person he had assigned to track Lucy had also spotted Anna, leading him to suspect that she might have been the one behind the message.Anna cried, "Tobias, please don't blame me. I saw you being a
Upon hearing Anna's complaints, Brett and Rhett looked at each other in astonishment.Brett said, "Ann, you're the precious daughter of the Eberhard family. What kind of man is beyond your reach? Don't concern yourself with a lowlife."Rhett added, "That's right, Ann. Forget about this scumbag. We will find you someone more trustworthy."Anna replied, "Brett, Rhett, my boyfriend is not a scoundrel. He was momentarily deceived by that woman. He genuinely loves me, but he felt obligated to marry her. We are the ones who truly love each other. Brett, Rhett, please help me..."Brett and Rhett realized that was how things were!"Do you have a photo of that woman? If what you say is true, we’ll find a way to contact her and have a proper talk.""I have one. I'll send it over!""Alright."After ending the call, Anna forwarded the photo.As the two brothers viewed it, they were shocked. Wasn't this Lucy Everhart?Rhett exclaimed, "How could it be her? How could such a radiant woman p
Lucy was taking a bath when she heard the phone ring. Seeing an unfamiliar number, she hesitated for a moment before answering."Hello.""Hello, is this Ms. Lucy Everhart?" The voice on the other end was very pleasant."Who is this?" Lucy asked, puzzled."Hello, I'm Brett Eberhard, the president of Eberhard Group. I came across the video of your impromptu design online, and I think you have incredible potential. I'd like to discuss a multimillion-dollar collaboration with you. Could we arrange a face-to-face meeting?"Lucy's eyes narrowed. Potential collaborators would usually contact her assistant first, but this person had reached out to her directly.Had he investigated her beforehand?Lucy asked, "How did you get my number?"Brett was taken aback for a moment. This woman was composed and not easily swayed by the lure of profit. Interesting!"Ms. Everhart, how I got your contact information isn't important," Brett replied smoothly. "What matters is the substantial salar
"Mr. Ripley, do you suspect the couple online aren't Mrs. Ripley's parents?" Tobias nodded. "Keep an eye out for everything. Go handle it.""Sure, Mr. Ripley."Tobias gazed at the sky as the plane flew farther away. Thinking of Lucy leaving his side, he suddenly felt an unexpected emptiness.…The next day, before Lucy met Martin and Rosa, she spoke to them over the phone. They said that they would wait for her under the pine tree at the Bearclaw Village's entrance.As Lucy approached the village's entrance, she saw the two of them. They were dressed plainly and had wrinkles on their faces.Whenever Lucy thought about her long-lost parents, it felt like needles pricking her heart. Yet, when she saw them, an inexplicable calmness washed over her."Lucy!" Overwhelmed with emotion, Rosa rushed forward and hugged Lucy, weeping uncontrollably.Martin, who was equally emotional, added, "My precious Lucy, we've finally found you..."Lucy awkwardly hugged them back and said, "Mr. an
What Lucy didn't realize was that some villagers had recorded her visit to the village and posted the footage online with the caption:#Mrs. Ripley's Reunion Follow-upAfter Anna returned to Eberhard Residence, she spotted Rhett in the living room, engrossed in his phone. Quietly, she tiptoed over and playfully covered his eyes. "Guess who.""Ann!"Anna deliberately pressed her chest against Rhett's, her eyes lingering on his handsome face. Fortunately, there was no one else in the living room to witness her obvious infatuation."Well, that was no fun. You guessed right away."Rhett took her hand and sat her beside him, asking, "Ann, are you tired after the flight?"Anna shook her head. When she caught a glimpse of the video playing on Rhett's phone, her eyes flickered. "Rhett, I'm not tired. Are you watching the news? It turns out that the woman who tried to seduce my boyfriend found her biological parents, yet she still despises them for being poor. Shameless."Rhett subtly