Isabella was initially planning to refuse Eric's offer, but she thought it wouldn't be good to reject him outright, so she decided to accept it. The rest of the group looked at each other, especially Brian, who knew about Eric's background and had some ulterior motives to please him. In front of the cameras, they didn't say much and enthusiastically discussed tomorrow's itinerary. Charles took a bite of the noodles and almost blurted out, "It's so bad," but he managed to swallow it down. Isabella, on the other hand, took a bite and immediately spat it out. She couldn't stand the taste. Brian quickly asked, "What's wrong, Isabella?" Isabella took a sip of water and looked up, sincerely saying, "This... it's so delicious! Your cooking skills are amazing, comparable to a five-star chef!" Brian's expression turned slightly sour. He knew Isabella was mocking him despite praising his cooking. At that moment, the barrage of comments started again. "Isabella is crazy! She accused Brian o
Isabella already knew his room number and was planning to buy some food before going up. However, as soon as she turned around, Ethan grabbed her wrist."What are you doing?" Isabella raised an eyebrow in confusion, meeting his deep gaze.He unabashedly stared at her, as if looking at prey, his gaze intense and overwhelming.Isabella paused for a moment, a faint coquettish smile appearing on her lips. "What's wrong? Can't bear to let me go?"Ethan replied, "Didn't you say we should go in and sit for a while?"Isabella wondered if he really meant to just sit for a while.With that, he swiped the keycard, opened the door, and held Isabella's hand as they walked in.With a click, the door closed behind them. Ethan didn't turn on the lights, and Isabella had a feeling of walking into a tiger's den. For some reason, she suddenly felt timid. "I should go back first. It's not appropriate for us to be alone like this."Ethan said, "No way."As Isabella tried to open the door with her other ha
In this way, Ethan graciously drove Isabella to the hotel. Throughout the journey, he had a gloomy expression on his face. Isabella was very tired and sat in the car, drowsily drifting off to sleep. She wasn't interested in teasing him either.When they arrived at the hotel's entrance, Isabella unbuckled her seatbelt in a daze and got out of the car. She mumbled, "Thank you." Just as she opened the car door, Ethan's cold voice came from behind."Stay away from Eric Scott."Hearing this, Isabella suddenly became a bit more awake. She squinted and smiled. "What? Are you jealous?"Ethan didn't refute her words. He calmly asserted his authority. "You belong to me now.""Okay, I'm yours," Isabella replied with a playful expression.She got off the car with a satisfied smile. When she returned to her room, she heard the sound of people getting ready shortly after. Everyone was waking up. Isabella changed her clothes and as soon as she opened the door, Julia was standing outside."You're awa
Isabella had a hunch about what Brian was up to, but he continued to gaze at her with affectionate eyes."Isabella, I have never forgotten about you all these years. The things I said when we reunited were all said in anger," Brian said.Isabella couldn't help but chuckle. "Really? Then why did you betray me back then?"Brian's gaze flickered, and he slowly spoke, "I was forced into it at the time. I have always had feelings for you, Isabella. Can we reconcile? I have many resources now, and if you're with me, I will treat you well. It won't be like before."Isabella's lips twitched. She hadn't even had any alcohol during dinner, so how did this guy end up so intoxicated? She narrowed her eyes, a hint of coldness flashing through her gaze. She didn't need to think much to know what Brian was planning.Seeing Isabella's silence, Brian approached her. "Isabella."...About twenty minutes later, Julia, Eric, and Charles were playing poker upstairs.Julia muttered, "Why is Isabella taking
Isabella's Twitter feed was flooded with hateful messages from Brian's fans, who, regardless of the reasons, sympathized with the injured party—Brian. Isabella became the target of relentless online attacks. However, at that moment, Isabella posted a video on Twitter, which was captured by surveillance footage. The video showed Brian entering the room, followed by Julia and her group. Every moment was captured clearly, with audio. When the video was exposed, everyone was left dumbfounded."What on earth? Brian and Isabella were once together?""Brian cheated? No way, it must be fake!""Oh my God! I'm so shocked!"Next, the video showed their conversation. Brian approached Isabella, trying to embrace her forcefully after his previous attempts failed. In response, Isabella fought back, and Brian, despite trying to retaliate, was no match for her. The turn of events astonished everyone."Brian is disgusting! I'm sorry, Isabella, for misunderstanding you!""I feel sick. What a despicable
Rarely did they have the opportunity to mess with Amelia. Isabella wouldn't go along with her intentions. She leisurely ate her food, with everyone's curious gaze upon her. She smiled and said, "Well, we should ask Amelia about that, shouldn't we?"As she spoke, everyone's eyes turned to Amelia. Amelia put down her chopsticks and hurriedly defended herself, "I... I didn't know that Brian and Isabella were together. I had no idea he had a girlfriend. He deceived me.""Is that so? But you found out later that he was cheating, yet you still stayed with him for a year," Isabella retorted."I...," Amelia lowered her head and couldn't find words to defend herself.Benjamin and Alexander remained silent. With just a few words, how could they not know the inside story? Their gazes towards her changed.In the end, Grandma spoke up, "Alright, that's enough. It's all in the past. He's just a man. Both of you need to be clear about your choices in the future.""Understood, Grandma," Amelia quickl
Meanwhile, inside the clubhouse, Ethan, Nathan, and Ryan were drinking. Somehow, Ethan asked a question. "How do you maintain a mistress?"Nathan was taken aback, and Ryan spit out the drink he had just taken, completely shocked. "Ethan, what did you just say?"Ethan frowned slightly and repeated his words.It took Ryan a while to react. "OMG, miracles do happen!"Ryan was the most knowledgeable about this topic and began explaining, "Maintaining a mistress is all about money! It's not about emotions, just money. Give her what she wants, don't mistreat her, and when you break up, she won't cling to you. It's that simple."Ethan took a sip of his drink, contemplating for a moment. Indeed, it seemed quite simple."Tell me, Ethan, who is your mistress?"Ethan didn't tell him, but Nathan, who was beside them, laughed softly. He had a vague guess in his mind and leaned over to Ethan, whispering, "Take precautions. Isabella is the most promising newcomer I've seen this year."Ethan didn't r
Ethan was dressed in a black suit, and his handsome, cold face was adorned with a pair of thin-framed black glasses as he sat in the VIP lounge, looking at his computer. Just then, a man walked in. Ethan subconsciously looked up. It was Benjamin Turne.Benjamin's gaze paused for a moment, and he approached, greeting, "Mr. Adams."Ethan nodded slightly, "Mr. Turne."With that, neither of them spoke any further, but somehow, the atmosphere in the waiting lounge seemed to become somewhat solemn.Benjamin took a seat and let out a sigh. Sure enough, there was no hope for his useless sister.When the flight attendant reminded passengers to board the plane, Benjamin was the first to leave. Ethan had just stood up when his phone rang in his pocket. He took it out and saw that it was a call from Isabella. What could this woman want now?Initially, Ethan had no intention of answering. However, just as the ringing stopped, it started again, prompting him to furrow his brows. In the end, he answ
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