Two tents were set up, with separate sleeping arrangements for men and women. It took less than two hours to complete, with Isabella barely doing anything. The two men were very polite and didn't let her do any work.Things were going smoothly on their side. However, on Kathy and Julia's side, two hours had passed, and they still couldn't get the fire started. Eric was helping them out.After finishing setting up the tents, Isabella clapped her hands and looked at the disheveled Kathy and Julia with a smile. "Do you need any help?"Kathy quickly declined, "No need, we can handle it ourselves.""Well, you've worked hard. Let's go have some fun!" Isabella said.Charles and Eric followed Isabella and they went to a nearby stream. Isabella and Charles playfully went into the water with their tools to catch fish. Under the setting sun, Eric watched Isabella with a bright smile on her face. There were things he understood very well. That day during dinner, Isabella wanted to talk things out
Under the moonlight, with the rustling of leaves and the sound of the river, the atmosphere became eerie and dreadful as Kathy's words fell. Two men walked towards Isabella with determined steps.Julia looked at Isabella, who stood calmly under a withered tree. Her face was composed, and Julia couldn't understand her anymore. Shouldn't she be running away in a situation like this?Isabella raised her gaze and swiftly grabbed the arm of one of the men who approached her. A cracking sound echoed as his bones snapped, causing the man's face to contort in pain. The other man quickly reacted and advanced towards Isabella, but she kicked him hard in the knee, making him collapse.Both men glared at Isabella angrily and pulled out knives from their pockets, intending to attack her. Isabella's eyes flickered with a touch of darkness, and she swiftly evaded their strikes, using her legs and fists to retaliate.Sounds of clashing and cracking resonated in the ears of Julia and Kathy, instilling
There was indeed a mountain climbing trip today. Julia and Kathy couldn't participate due to catching a cold last night, so Isabella, along with two others, leisurely climbed to the mountaintop.The next day, they had a charity event in a nearby village. Both Kathy and Isabella behaved themselves. This season of the show had a pleasant ending.In the evening, as the group drove back to the city center in a business car, Kathy spoke fiercely, "Isabella, I won't let you get away with this!"Isabella ignored her and confidently got into her own car with her belongings.As she pulled the car out of the garage, Julia was still waiting for a taxi, seemingly remembering something. Isabella stepped on the brakes and glanced at Julia outside the window.Julia looked wary with a guarded expression."Do you want me to get down and pull you up?" Isabella said casually.Julia reluctantly got into the car. It was broad daylight, so Isabella wouldn't do anything to harm her, right?Isabella stepped
Ethan calmly sat down on the sofa in the lobby, watching Sherry's figure as she walked away. He spoke slowly, "Nathan sent me here."A trace of displeasure flashed across Isabella's face. He came to find her, but it seemed like he didn't come for her."Why did he send you?" Isabella asked.Ethan glanced at the sign on the front desk that read, "Nathan Reynolds not allowed inside."How childish. Only Isabella could do such a thing.Ethan didn't bother with her and asked calmly, "How is Sherry doing?""Not good, not good at all," Isabella sighed, looking upset. "Although she appears focused on her work, when she's alone... I just saw her wiping away tears on the balcony.""Is that so?" Ethan's eyes were filled with curiosity.Isabella's face grew heavy, and she sighed softly. "Yes, go and tell Nathan that if he doesn't want Sherry to suffer even more, he should leave her alone."Upon hearing this, Ethan clicked his tongue, and a faint smile appeared in his eyes."What are you laughing a
Upon arriving at the restaurant, Isabella ordered a lot of expensive dishes, giving off an air of wanting to bankrupt Ethan. Once the waiter left the private room, she stared at Ethan and spoke, "Don't tell Nathan about Sherry's situation!"Ethan didn't respond immediately but instead asked, "Who is Carey?""None of your business," Isabella snapped back.A faint smile tugged at the corner of Ethan's mouth as he casually replied, "I don't see the necessity of helping you hide it from Nathan."Isabella took a sip of water, trying to calm herself. "He's my college classmate," she explained. "He's a wealthy heir in the financial industry. His family has always been rich. Back in college, Carey confessed his feelings for me, but I rejected him. After the rejection, Carey didn't pursue me further. Instead, he became my fan and has been eliminating anyone who tries to pursue me. In Carey's eyes, no one is worthy of me. He's a strange rich second-generation.""Is that so?" Ethan narrowed his
It was 2 a.m. Isabella, in a drunken state, took a taxi back to the villa. Running through the rain, Isabella arrived at the doorstep of the villa and was stunned when she saw Ethan standing there."What are you doing here?" she asked.Ethan had just arrived and had been pressing the doorbell for a while with no response. Just as he was getting confused, Isabella showed up.He glanced at his watch. It was only 2 a.m. Where had she been?"I'm asking you a question, Ethan!"Ethan snapped out of his thoughts and reached out to wipe the raindrops off her face, but Isabella immediately stepped back."What are you doing?" She looked at him with caution. "Ethan, there are surveillance cameras here. It's late at night. If you try anything with me..."Isabella could tell that both she and Ethan had been drinking. Suspicious at the moment, she wondered if the alcohol had made him angry about what he had done before and if he was seeking revenge.Ethan's lips twitched. What was she constantly th
The words "I've been pursuing you" echoed in Isabella's ears, and for a moment, she doubted if she was hearing things. The atmosphere in the carriage became strange.Isabella blinked, uncertain, and asked, "Pursuing me?"Ethan nodded earnestly."Ethan, have you lost your mind? Pursuing me? Don't you know who I am? Your mind must be messed up. I'll immediately inform my brother about this good news," Isabella said, happily taking out her phone.Ethan's expression showed a hint of displeasure as he approached her and stopped her from making the call. "Isabella, I'm serious.""I seriously doubt your sanity. How about you go to the hospital and get yourself checked? I'll cover the medical expenses," Isabella retorted, glancing at him.He looked at Isabella with a deep and magnetic voice. "I've been angry all these days because of the deception you played on me."Isabella scoffed, "Angry? How fascinating!"Suppressing his anger, Ethan continued in a slow voice, "Actually, on the night when
Isabella looked around the room full of people, and she suddenly realized that she had walked right into a trap. Everyone in the club was probably under his control, including the manager who intentionally led them to this floor. She had underestimated the situation. She could handle two people, but facing so many... it was a mistake, a big mistake.Isabella turned around, intending to run, but the man's stern voice stopped her in her tracks. "Leaving Elroy behind, huh?" She paused and looked back at him, sensing the hidden anger in his eyes.In another room, Sherry watched Isabella standing motionless at the door. She was about to approach and ask about the situation when Isabella gave her a subtle eye signal. Sherry took a step back, realizing something was wrong. She hurriedly ran to the elevator, pulled out her phone, and tried to contact Isabella's two brothers. But she didn't have their phone numbers! Sophia and Olivia probably had them, but she hadn't saved their contacts. What
Isabella and Ethan's wedding was filled with luxury and extravagance. Just like the proposal, they invited reporters and many of Isabella's fans, making it a grand and spectacular event.On stage, Isabella wore a pristine white haute couture wedding gown, with each piece of jewelry worth billions. She looked breathtakingly beautiful, standing beside Ethan in his black suit as they exchanged vows and rings. Witnessing this scene, everyone was moved to tears.When the photos of the wedding were posted online, everyone sent their blessings. Along with the well-wishes, everyone couldn't help but envy Isabella.During the wedding ceremony, Sophia and Charles almost got into a fight while fighting for the bouquet.Ryan confessed his sincere feelings to Sandra once again, but Sandra didn't accept his proposal. She didn't believe in the idea of a prodigal son turning over a new leaf.Annie also confessed her feelings, but Eric rejected her once again. Eric had moved on from Isabella but had n
Soon, it was the anniversary celebration of the Turne Group. Despite the family's initial reluctance to host the event due to recent events, Benjamin refused and hoped that life would return to normal for everyone.At the banquet, Isabella's identity was already known to everyone. But on stage, after grandparents announced Sherry's identity, everyone was once again shocked.Isabella looked at the absent-minded Sherry and asked, "Tricia, what's wrong?""Colin was supposed to come today, but he called me half an hour ago saying he had something to attend to and would be late. I feel something is not right," Sherry replied.Ethan, who was nearby, remembered Nathan, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, and said, "I hope nothing bad has happened."Isabella glared at him and said, "Don't worry, maybe he's preparing a surprise for you."Just as Sherry was about to nod, she received a call from Colin. Something had indeed happened, but it wasn't about Colin—it was about Nathan.Ethan, Isabella
In the blink of an eye, two days had passed. Isabella and Ethan took Leo to the amusement park, and the little one was very happy. His illness was slowly improving, but Isabella was still worried because there was still no news of Sara.Early on the third day, as the photos of Isabella and Ethan playing in the amusement park with Leo spread on the internet, they quickly became a hot topic. Leo already bore some resemblance to Isabella, and with the photo circulating, people started speculating about unmarried parenthood, Isabella's secret child, and various other rumors.While Isabella was having breakfast and watching the entertainment news, she hadn't even had a chance to contact Ava to clarify the situation when both her and Ethan's phones rang simultaneously. It was her father calling on one line and his father on the other.Isabella and Ethan exchanged a glance and stood up to answer the calls. On the other end, Caleb's voice came through with an air of aggression. "Isabella, wha
Upon waking up, Benjamin immediately removed the needles and went to the pediatric ward to find Sara. Isabella didn't stop him; she knew she couldn't. Upon entering the ward, Benjamin didn't see Sara's figure, and his eyes dimmed instantly.Seeing their arrival, Leo immediately put down his phone and walked up to Benjamin, furrowing his brows as he asked, "Where's Mommy?"Benjamin crouched down, looking at Leo's innocent face, and his deep eyes turned red again. He hugged Leo tightly.Leo was confused and pushed him away, asking, "Where's Mommy?"Benjamin looked at him and softly said, "Your Mommy has something to take care of, so she went away for now. She asked me to take good care of you.""That's impossible! Mommy would never leave me with you."Isabella chuckled and said, "If you don't believe it, you can call your Mommy to confirm."Leo quickly took out his phone and dialed his Mommy's number, which was answered promptly."Mommy, where did you go?""Leo, Mommy has something urge
The autumn wind blew over the two of them, and Benjamin's words resonated in Sara's ears. Her eyes turned red. There were many things she wanted to say, but in the end, she pushed Benjamin away. Sara knew that she couldn't hide it anymore. Karl had already been exposed, and it wouldn't take long for Benjamin to uncover everything. She held back the tears in her eyes, pushed Benjamin away, and spoke with an icy tone, "Yes, I am Sara." Although Benjamin was already certain in his heart, hearing her admission still stirred something within him. It was good. She was still alive. He began, "Sara..." Before he could finish his sentence, Sara interrupted him. Her voice was ice-cold to the extreme. "Benjamin, I am Gordon Jones' person. I approached you from the beginning with a purpose. I have never loved you. And appearing before you as Rita is also part of a plan to harm your family." Benjamin's gaze flickered. He believed her words. "No, you couldn't have never loved me. You've alway
Isabella stood frozen, watching Rita. This was definitely the most exciting scene she had witnessed in her over twenty years of life. Sara wasn't dead! And she had a son? Isabella felt an urge to grab a bottle of makeup remover and splash it on this "Rita's" face!Sara's words fell on Benjamin's ears, but he didn't say anything. He simply stared at her intently, sensing the attention from onlookers. Benjamin reached out and pulled Sara into the elevator, leaving quickly."Mummy!... Let go of my mummy!" Leo was about to chase after them, but Isabella hurriedly held him back. "Little one, your mummy and my older brother have something to talk about. Are you feeling sick? Should I take you to get an injection?"Upon hearing this, Leo felt like crying!"Bad aunt, let go of me!" Leo struggled, but he couldn't match Isabella's strength."What bad aunt? Call me Auntie!"Arriving in the hospital room, as Leo was about to run after them, Isabella held him back and smiled, saying, "Don't worry,
After lunch, Isabella went to Turne Group and told Benjamin that Karl already knew that he and Ethan hadn't broken up. While speaking, Isabella stared at Benjamin and asked, "Big brother, why do you look so pale? Is your cold not better yet?"Benjamin coughed lightly and replied, "I just took some medicine. It's nothing, don't worry."Isabella frowned, quickly got up, and touched Benjamin's forehead, which was very hot. "This is not okay! Come on, let's go to the hospital and see a doctor."Isabella directly snatched the files from Benjamin's hand, closed them, and urged him to go to the hospital.Upon arriving at the hospital, Benjamin stood still. In the crowd not far from the lobby, he stared intently at a familiar figure.Over the years, he had come across numerous people with back figures similar to Sara's, and the most similar one was Rita. And at this moment, the person was indeed Rita.Following Benjamin's gaze, Isabella said, "Isn't that Rita? We couldn't find her whereabouts
At this moment, Karl was in a small villa in northern Myanmar. Many people were surprised by Ethan's online announcement that he and Isabella hadn't broken up, but Karl wasn't surprised at all."Dad, give up! It's impossible for us to destroy the Turner Group with our current capabilities."He had been monitoring the Turner Group for years but hadn't found any leverage. Now, with the addition of the Adams Group as their collaborators...Beside Karl sat a man in his fifties, sitting in a wheelchair. He had gray hair, a weathered face, and his eyes were fixed on the blooming magnolia outside the window—Maisie's favorite flower.Gordon Jones's gaze was cold. "Give up? Have you forgotten how your mother died? And your uncles? It's all because of their family.""If only you had made Isabella fall in love with you back then, there wouldn't be the Adams family helping them now!"Karl fell silent. If it were anyone else, he would have wholeheartedly helped his father, but the other person was
Kathy, sitting on the couch, was happily scrolling through her phone, watching Isabella being criticized. Ever since Ethan and Isabella's relationship was exposed, Kathy had been keeping a close eye on Isabella. She knew that Isabella's popularity in the entertainment industry was growing, and she would eventually surpass her. So Kathy decided to expose her.Although Isabella's identity was from the Turne family, Kathy believed that as long as she could ruin Isabella's reputation, it would be enough. What could Isabella, who was now infamous, do to her?Setting her phone aside, Kathy was about to go to the refrigerator to grab a drink when the door opened. It was her father returning home. Kathy looked puzzled and asked, "Dad, didn't you just go to the company? Why are you back?"Before she could finish her sentence, her father slapped her across the face.Kathy was stunned, "Dad, you..."Her father interrupted her angrily, "Look at what you've done, Kathy! Couldn't you have discussed