Isabella looked at the disconnected phone, her eyes filled with coldness. In theory, she should tell Benjamin and Ethan about it, but Amelia's final words threatened her. The person lurking in the shadows might be Karl helping her. Isabella didn't dare to use the people around her as bargaining chips. This time, she chose to put herself in danger once again. Leaving the fitting room, her phone rang, and it was Ethan calling. Isabella answered, "Ethan."Ethan said, "Are you done? I'll come pick you up."Isabella smiled and replied, "No need, I'm going with my parents as I said. I'll see you later.""Okay, see you later," Ethan's voice carried a hint of displeasure."Okay." Isabella had been calm all along, but now, hearing Ethan's voice, she felt a strange turmoil in her heart. She said, "Ethan, I love you."On the other end of the phone, Ethan raised an eyebrow at the sudden declaration of love. With a smile on his face, his voice magnetic, he replied, "I love you too."After hanging
When Ethan, dressed in a black suit, appeared in the private room, all eyes turned to him. Before Ethan could even greet them, Betty, with a puzzled expression, asked, "Where's Isabella? Weren't you supposed to pick her up?"Upon hearing this, Ethan's face changed, and he furrowed his brow as he responded, "Isabella called me and said she was coming with you all." As soon as the words left his mouth, the room fell silent. They suddenly realized that something must have happened.A hint of panic flashed across Ethan's face as he dialed Isabella's phone, but there was no answer on the other end. The room instantly filled with anxiety. Benjamin and Ethan hurriedly contacted their connections to find Isabella. Just as Ethan was about to leave the private room, his phone rang again. It was Ava calling.Ava's voice was filled with urgency as she said, "The people from the city hospital contacted me. Isabella was in a car accident."Ethan's face immediately changed, and everyone rushed to th
Isabella borrowed a phone from the nurse and dialed a number. It was Karl's number. That man had once made her memorize his phone number, saying that no matter where she was or what happened, she could call him, and he would find a way to help her.The call was quickly answered, and Isabella called out, "Karl."Karl asked, "Isabella, are you okay?"Isabella lowered her gaze, her voice cold, "Do you know what happened to me?""Yeah, I've been keeping an eye on Amelia. I saw her tampering with your car at the filming location in the afternoon."Isabella continued to ask, "Really? Was it you who sent someone to save me?"Karl denied it, "No, are you okay?""It's nothing serious." Isabella smiled, a hint of helplessness in her voice. "When I was younger, I thought this cousin of mine was pretty good, excellent and beautiful. I didn't expect that she would try to take my life time and time again. Karl, will you be like her someday?"Karl laughed, "Are you delirious?""Isabella, I would nev
Amelia is dead. Even though she had contemplated multiple times about taking her own life along with Isabella, in the face of death, she felt fear and regret.Reflecting on her life, Amelia's heart turned cold. She thought to herself that if she hadn't been greedy, she wouldn't have ended up in this situation. Even without anyone's love, she would still be the envied Miss Turne.Amelia pleaded for mercy from Karl, but it was too late. Amelia was strangled to death by Karl.In the villa room, Isabella buried her head in Ethan's embrace, and the thunder and lightning outside made her feel uneasy."Ethan, I'm scared," Isabella said.Ethan replied, "I'm more scared than you."Isabella raised her gaze. "You, a grown man, are scared of thunder?"The man reached out and touched her face, his voice calm. "I'm afraid of losing you."Upon hearing this, Isabella blinked, and a hint of a smile crossed her face. "You won't lose me. We will always be together.""Really?" he asked.Isabella nodded s
Due to yesterday's accident, Betty specifically contacted Ethan's parents and invited them to have dinner at their house today.In the afternoon, not only the Adams family, but also the Johnson and Anderson families were invited. A group of people sat in the backyard drinking tea.Isabella, Sherry, Olivia, and Sophia chatted while glancing at the elders nearby. Then Isabella looked up at the sky and said softly, "Amelia, look, our family is so happy on the day you died! You must be happy too, right?"Sophia glanced at her and replied, "Wait until your cousin's ghost comes to haunt you."Isabella crossed her arms and said, "I'm not afraid of her as a person, so why would I be afraid of her ghost?"Soon, it was time for dinner. Alexander was busy trying to impress his future father-in-law, while Ethan... didn't need to do anything.Bruce said, "You're impressive, but what's the use? Your daughter is still obediently becoming my son's girlfriend!"Caleb retorted, "Nonsense! It's your son
When Isabella entered the living room and saw Kathy's figure, she froze for a moment, then glanced at Karl sitting next to Charles, and her whole being was taken aback.Ethan's gaze naturally fell on Karl, who was dressed in a black T-shirt. He seemed somewhat familiar, and after a moment, he remembered that this was the man who had previously gone viral with Isabella during a meal.Their eyes met, and sparks seemed to flicker within the gazes of the two men. Ethan pulled Isabella closer, guiding her to sit on the sofa.Isabella glanced at the man opposite her, then opened her mouth and asked, "Karl, what brings you here?" Karl raised an eyebrow, his voice carrying a hint of a smile, "To find someone to fall in love with."In front of the camera, Isabella didn't ask further, but her peripheral vision caught Kathy's gaze fixed on Ethan.The atmosphere in the living room was not awkward. Karl had already gotten acquainted with Charles and Sophia since his arrival. Now, Sophia leaned in
The group began to eat, and Isabella looked at the bowl of noodles in front of her but hesitated to eat. She glanced at Ethan sitting next to her and said softly, "Are you sure you're not trying to poison me?"Ethan leaned against the table, gazing at her with sincerity. "I did my best. This egg seems to have a mind of its own."Ethan casually picked up the fork and said, "Let me try it first."With his confident and arrogant demeanor, Liang Ze was still convinced that despite its appearance, the taste might not be bad. However, as soon as he took a bite, he spat it out, overwhelmed by the excessive saltiness.Ethan elegantly wiped the corners of his mouth and said nonchalantly, "Don't eat it. I'll take you out for a meal later."The director was about to remind them of the rules but hesitated upon noticing Ethan's cold gaze. He decided not to say anything.Isabella sipped her milk, watching everyone else enjoy their meal. Ethan reached out and touched her head, then turned to Karl, w
Although Ethan's play seemed to have won a complete victory, his mood didn't improve much. At first, he thought Karl had been pursuing Isabella for four years without success. Who would have thought it was Isabella who took the initiative to confess to Karl? Well, regardless, she's his now.After being together with Isabella for so long, Ethan had already learned how to regulate himself. Otherwise, he would have been driven crazy by the things his girlfriend does sooner or later.In the restaurant, Isabella was eating while reading and replying to the barrage of comments from haters on her phone. "Yeah! Did you have a fight? Did you spend yesterday fighting with your boyfriend?""What's the reason? Why do you care? Mind your own business."When Ethan walked into the restaurant, Isabella's gaze immediately flickered with a hint of excitement. "You're back!" she greeted him as he sat beside her."Why did you take so long in the restroom? It was so boring eating without you. From now on,
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