Isabella found a nearby café and sat down. It was already 6 o'clock, the peak hour after work, so Ethan should have taken about 40 minutes to come from the office. But after more than 20 minutes, Ethan appeared in front of her. "Huh? Why did you come so quickly?"Ethan didn't say anything but took her hand and examined it for a moment before trying to unwrap the bandage. Isabella quickly pulled her hand back and asked, "What are you doing?""Is the wound deep?""Not deep." Isabella shook her head and then looked at him with a pitiful expression. "But it hurts a lot, and I feel so pitiful.""How did it happen?" Ethan asked again, his voice sounding low and nervous.Isabella took a sip of her drink and casually replied, "One of Brian's fans was arrested and taken to the police station. It's nothing."After saying that, she looked at Ethan's frowning expression and narrowed her eyes with a smile. "What? Are you so worried about me?"Upon hearing this, Ethan paused. It was at this moment
Isabella wanted to find Ethan to clarify things, but by the time the man finished his busy work and returned to bed, she had already fallen into a deep sleep.The next day, Isabella woke up and looked around, only to find that Ethan was nowhere to be seen. After freshening up, she realized that the bandage on her hand had been changed. She squinted slightly, feeling increasingly strange emotions in her heart.Isabella still wanted to go to the set to film. She picked up her phone and saw a message in the group chat for the crew. The director had announced a three-day break. Three days of break...Isabella naturally knew that it was Ethan's doing. Indeed, the man only knew how to interfere with her career! She spent a boring morning at home, and just after finishing lunch, she received a call from Ava."We have a script discussion meeting for the new movie this afternoon. Come at two. Tomorrow afternoon, we'll shoot T.R's endorsement advertisement..." Before Ava could finish her senten
Isabella had been discouraged from singing throughout her life, so she immediately refused Ava's request. "Impossible, absolutely impossible." "Isabella, dear Isabella," Ava pleaded with a distressed face. "Please, I'm begging you." "Ava, are you out of your mind? A talent show wants me as a guest? Are you intentionally trying to make me look bad?" Isabella waved her hand, resisting. "Singers should be invited for singing, dancers for dancing. I'm an actress, not good at singing or dancing." "No one else is available for the show," Ava's expression turned sour. "Talent shows like this have lost their popularity. Three years ago, they were hot, but now even a recently debuted group is struggling with their popularity. 'Shining Youth' is the same. It just started airing, but the ratings are abysmal." Suppressing her anger, Isabella put on a smiling face and asked, "So, no one wants to take on this mess, and you want me to do it? I don't understand. Your brain must be malfunctioning,
In the driver's seat, Ethan started the car and asked, "How did you come to the company?" Isabella didn't respond to his question and instead stared at Nathan's car, curious to know, "What's the relationship between Sherry and Nathan?" Upon hearing that, Ethan remained silent for a couple of seconds before responding, "Well... probably the same as us." Isabella paused for a moment, then scoffed sarcastically, saying, "You, Ryan, and Nathan, truly great buddies! No, wait, Ryan is better than you guys. At least he gives someone the status of a girlfriend, not some hidden secret." No, actually, Ryan is toying with emotions. None of them are good people! With one hand on the steering wheel, Ethan looked at Isabella's face, his smile hiding a deeper meaning, and asked, "What? Do you want a girlfriend too?" "No, it's not like that. I don't have one. Don't think too much!" Isabella denied three times, her face sincere, her tone earnest. Ethan squinted his eyes slightly, shifted his gaz
The next day, Isabella dragged her tired body to the dance studio as usual. She had made up her mind to do well in what she chose to do. She had given up on singing, but she was determined to excel in dancing! She spent the next two days in the dance studio.On the third day, they began recording for "Journey Around the World." This recording only lasted two days and took place locally. The director, for some unknown reason, decided to give them a budget of fifty thousand dollars. Fifty thousand dollars!Charles was the team captain for this episode, and everyone enjoyed themselves, indulging in good food and visiting amusement parks and zoos. The two days went smoothly, and Julia and Kathy didn't engage in any scheming during this period. Isabella found it somewhat boring but also a relief.Little did she know that the director's generosity was due to Benjamin's instructions to Alexander, the investor, because Isabella had injured her hand. Otherwise, the director had planned to send
Eric's statement directly took all the responsibility upon himself, causing an uproar among netizens. Within half an hour, the phrase "Eric's statement" skyrocketed to the top of the trending searches.Online discussions were rampant. Isabella rubbed her temples, feeling overwhelmed by the situation. She now felt even more guilty towards Eric, although it was just a slight twinge of guilt. And then there was Ethan to think about. Seeing that statement after she had just comforted him in the morning would probably set him off again.Meanwhile, the production team of the new movie took advantage of the buzz and created an official Twitter account, announcing the two leads.The fans of the couple were overjoyed, expressing their anticipation, but there were also many comments targeting Isabella..."She's just a newcomer in the entertainment industry, but she has such great resources!""It's different when a big star pursues you!""She doesn't deserve it, as usual!"Isabella felt annoyed
Due to a meeting held by the director, there was no gossiping during the afternoon shoot. Everyone was focused on their work. At six o'clock, Isabella finished shooting and had plans to have dinner with Sherry and then meet with some members of the team for a two-hour rehearsal. The two of them agreed to meet at a restaurant near the set. After they met, they exchanged peculiar glances. They wanted to gossip, but they knew it wouldn't be appropriate. Finally, unable to contain their curiosity, they simultaneously spoke up... "You and Mr. Adams..." "You and Nathan..." They looked at each other and laughed. Isabella took Sherry's hand and said frankly, "Between Ethan and me, it's simple. I was attracted to his appearance, and he was attracted to mine." "That's purely straightforward," Sherry said with a faint smile, and added, "As for Nathan and me, I've been with him since I was eighteen." "Five years already?" Isabella recalled what Ethan had said and asked with some confusion, "
There were a total of eight people in the rehearsal room, all dressed in training uniforms. Among them, one person stood out the most from the ordinary group. He had a tall figure and a smooth, fair face with distinct facial features. The clear light in his eyes changed from initial shock to guilt... Wow! Isn't this Elroy that the whole family has been looking for? Now Isabella finally understood why Elroy had been out of contact for a month. It was because talent shows are usually conducted in a closed environment where phones are confiscated. Sherry pulled Isabella and smiled as she introduced her to everyone, "This is your guest assistant Isabella!" "Wow, the teacher is so beautiful!" "Hello, everyone." Isabella smiled faintly. The faces of the youths were filled with various expressions. Sherry continued introducing the members of the group, and soon it came to Elroy, "This is the captain of your group, Elroy." After saying that, Sherry leaned close to Isabella's ear and whis
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