The atmosphere in the room gradually became ambiguous... After it was over, Isabella was exhausted and didn't know how she fell asleep. The next day, she was awakened by the alarm clock, and before she could open her eyes, Isabella felt sore all over her body. She silently stared at the ceiling.The scenes from last night replayed in her mind. She recalled that the initial tenderness was all fake, and later Ethan was simply inhuman. He was domineering and disregarded her resistance, as if seeking revenge and venting.After some time, Isabella finally got up from the bed and took out her phone to check Lisa's schedule for the day. She felt even more mentally exhausted.After freshening up, Isabella went downstairs. Surprisingly, Ethan was still at home, casually sitting at the dining table and having breakfast.Isabella glanced at him resentfully and cursed him silently in her heart, calling him a despicable man. Then she slowly walked over and sat across from him.Ethan raised his gaz
Isabella and Lisa separated. As Isabella walked towards the parking lot, she heard a voice behind her."Isabella, wait a moment."Isabella halted her steps and turned around to see the creepy man standing behind her.With a round face and a smile, he looked at Isabella and said, "Don't pay attention to Gracie's words. I think you're a talented actress and perfect for the leading role in this movie.""Is that so?" Isabella sneered."Yes, let's go to a nearby café and chat. Not only about the female lead in this play, but also about the resources of my company. Whatever you want, I can provide it for you."The man looked at Isabella's enchanting face and felt a tingling sensation in his heart.Isabella crossed her arms and spoke with a sly smile, "A café? How about going directly to a hotel?"Upon hearing this, a trace of disbelief flashed through the man's eyes, but the smile on his face deepened. "Sure... a hotel sounds good! Isabella, you're quite straightforward."He liked that. Say
After finishing her makeup and changing into a formal dress, Isabella and several models started rehearsing for the fashion show. In the blink of an eye, it was already dark outside. At that moment, Ethan had just left the company and was on his way to a business meeting.Sitting in the backseat, Ethan was still dressed in a black suit, his handsome face covered with a faint layer of frost, emanating a cold aura. His gaze was fixed on his phone, which displayed a message from the director that was sent in the afternoon."Mr. Adams, I have called all the actors to assemble.""Isabella... It seems like something is going on with Isabella. She said she wouldn't come even if I held a knife to her neck."Impatiently, Ethan closed his phone, feeling a surge of anger inside him. Terry, who was driving the car, could vaguely sense that the CEO was in a bad mood, so he became extra cautious and drove carefully.Upon arriving at the restaurant for the social engagement, Ethan got out of the car
After leaving the fashion show, Ethan didn't go to find Isabella. Instead, he was called by Nathan and Ryan to a entertainment club. Both of them could tell that Ethan was in a bad mood. Though his face was always cold, today it seemed different."What's wrong? Is something wrong with the company?" Nathan asked.Ryan, who had called all the women out of the private room and sat across from them, had a mischievous smile on his face. "When have you ever seen his company in trouble? It's obviously love trouble!"Ethan narrowed his eyes slightly, emanating a dangerous aura.Ryan wasn't afraid and continued probing, "Is it because of Isabella?"Ethan fell silent. Ryan and Nathan exchanged a glance, and they had their answer. They were clearly surprised. "Tell us, let us share your worries!"Ethan glanced at Ryan, who was full of gossip, and although he seemed reluctant to mention Isabella in front of him, he thought about it and slowly began, "Alexander used to pursue Isabella. When she wa
Isabella unexpectedly fell into his arms, still hearing his words echoing in her ears, "I went to see you." Initially, it was just an ordinary statement, but it made her heart race and her expression appear calm. "See me? Do you need to be with Kathy to see me?" "I didn't receive an invitation." That explanation left Isabella speechless, but she still felt a bit displeased. Ethan played with her hair, his tone casual. "Although I've known Kathy for years, I don't like her, and I won't marry her." "Really?" Isabella's tone held a hint of doubt. Ethan nodded. Seeing his response, Isabella's mood improved significantly. She hugged Ethan's neck and spoke dominantly, "Fine, from now on, you're not allowed to pay attention to her." Ethan's lips curled up slightly. Ah, she was jealous. "What about Alexander?" Ethan asked. "I won't pay attention to him either!" Isabella blurted out without much thought. Only then did Ethan seem satisfied. Seeing Isabella yawn, he lifted her up and sa
Isabella looked at the words on her phone screen, a cold smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. Beside her, Ava became anxious, her temper flaring up again. "Can't you use your brain before you speak? She was just giving you some guidance. Can't you bear with it? There are cameras in the audition room. Mocking a senior in public, you...!""That wasn't guidance. She deliberately tried to undermine me. She said things that weren't shown in the video. You have no idea how offensive they were," Isabella put away her phone, a smile of satisfaction on her face. "Besides, ten years ago, she relied on her brother who worked at the television station and bribed the judges behind the awards. She won an award with a terrible TV series. What else can you call her if not an actress without any talent?"Ava furrowed her brows, her expression paused. "How do you know all this?"These were things she didn't know."My mom told me," Isabella replied."How does your mom know?" Ava was puzzled. Wasn'
Adams Group. Terry knocked on the door and entered the office."Boss, I've taken care of everything you asked for," Terry said.Ethan looked at his computer and nodded. "By the way, Boss, Isabella..."At Ethan's words, his gaze on the computer screen paused, and then he looked at Terry. "What happened to her?"Terry quickly informed Ethan about what had happened online.Ethan opened Twitter, pondered for a moment, and then spoke slowly, "Go and contact the director... "After listening to Ethan's instructions, Terry nodded. "Okay.""Report to me immediately if there's any news about her.""I understand, Boss," Terry replied calmly, but inside, he was extremely shocked.Isabella thought the matter had blown over. She had been focused on filming all morning and didn't intend to pay any attention to those who called her a vase. She believed that everything would be proven once the movie was released.At noon, while she was having lunch, Lisa came over."Look! Our director did an excellen
While Isabella enjoyed a comfortable life, Kathy and Gracie weren't feeling as happy. Kathy, enraged by the news she read online, smashed her phone in anger."Auntie, I'm sorry. I didn't expect Isabella to record our conversation. That despicable woman," Kathy exclaimed.Recalling their conversation from that day, Isabella pretended not to hear and asked Kathy to repeat herself. It turned out that everything had been planned in advance. Gracie bent down to pick up the broken phone, looking disapprovingly at Kathy."You need to change your temper," Gracie said with dissatisfaction."Auntie," Kathy pouted and snorted, "Someone must be helping Isabella behind the scenes. Auntie, do you think it could be Ethan? What exactly is their relationship now?" Kathy's anxiety grew as she thought about it.Gracie crossed her arms and remained calm. "Whoever it is, what does it matter? So what if Ethan and Isabella have something going on? Take Eric, for example. Eric likes Isabella, but would Mrs.
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