Isabella drove her Ferrari to the restaurant. Guided by the waiter, she confidently walked in wearing high heels. Inside the private room, Ryan was already waiting. Hearing the noise, he turned his head, and their eyes met, leaving Isabella stunned by a face that was both unfamiliar and alluring.Before she could utter the words "I think I walked into the wrong room," Ryan stood up and approached her, saying, "You're here! Please have a seat."Isabella wondered who he was. Did she know him? But before she could gather her thoughts, Ryan stood there with a bouquet of bright roses he had bought on the way, smiling as he offered them to her, saying, "These are for you."Isabella didn't take them, becoming even more perplexed. She didn't know this person, yet he seemed to know her. Ryan, on the other hand, was confident, thinking that he had stunned her with his handsomeness. Ah, this was going too smoothly!It's settled, Isabella thought. He must be her new boyfriend! Ryan had already pl
After finishing a remote video conference at Adams Group, Ethan picked up his phone and saw a message from Ryan in the chat group. Although it was just a silhouette, he recognized the exquisite and stunning figure—it was Isabella. Ethan's grip on the phone tightened unconsciously.Isabella was actually having dinner with Ryan? In broad daylight, when Ethan learned that Ryan was trying to pursue Isabella, he believed it was impossible for him to succeed. He knew very well that Isabella's target was him.A hint of gloom flickered in Ethan's eyes. Did Isabella give up on him because she knew there was no possibility with him and turned to Ryan, who was interested in her? Just then, there was a knock on the office door.Ethan's voice was cold as he said, "Come in."Assistant Terry walked in, respectfully saying, "Boss, you have a business meeting scheduled for 8 o'clock tonight. Should I accompany you?""Hmm."Ethan responded indifferently and immediately put away his phone, grabbed his c
Isabella had no idea what Ethan was thinking, nor did she care. She continued walking towards the private room, lost in her own thoughts.Just as she took a step forward, Ethan grabbed her wrist, and his cold voice echoed, "Aren't you hungry?"Before she could react, Ethan was already holding her hand and leading her towards the elevator. Isabella was momentarily confused by Ethan's actions. He was a strange man, but at that moment, she felt mostly happy.The two of them walked directly to a nearby restaurant. Isabella was in a great mood and ordered many dishes from the waiter. Ethan narrowed his eyes slightly and asked coldly, "Didn't you eat enough with Ryan?"Isabella's face immediately turned sour. Although she didn't want to admit her mistake, at that moment, she didn't want Ethan to think she was a fickle person. She took a sip of water and explained, "Ryan added me as a friend this afternoon, and I thought it was you, so I went out to have dinner with him."Upon hearing this,
Isabella's makeup was already done, and as she looked at herself in the mirror, the makeup artist couldn't help but exclaim, "Miss Turne, you're so beautiful. Your appearance is the most stunning I've ever seen." "Thank you for the compliment," Isabella replied with a slight smile. There was still some time before the shooting began since it was the first day of production, and many actors' fans would come to deliver gifts. Isabella didn't have any fans, but she received several flowers. Sophia, her two brothers, and even her mom and dad who were currently in the Maldives sent her flowers! Isabella felt delighted. At that moment, Lisa, who was standing beside her, received a phone call and excitedly ran over to Isabella, saying, "Isabella, Ava just called me! 'Journey Around the World' reality show has invited you as a guest!" "'Journey Around the World'?" Isabella questioned. "Yes!" Lisa frowned as she heard Isabella's puzzled tone. "You don't know about this reality show? It air
Ethan walked out of the film set on the first day, and due to promotional purposes, the production team had invited many journalists. As soon as they saw Ethan, they crowded around him. Most of the questions asked were about the film's investment. Ethan was in a bad mood, emitting a cold vibe from head to toe, and his responses were brief. Terry, his assistant who was following behind him, noticed his impatience and was about to disperse the crowd when a bold female journalist spoke up. "Mr. Adams, countless people have pursued you over the years, but no one has captured your attention. On behalf of everyone, I would like to ask, what type do you like?" Upon hearing this, Ethan squinted slightly, and in a cold, indifferent voice, he uttered a few words. "Gentle, tender, obedient." Although Ethan held a high position, he was not opposed to marriage. However, the person by his side in the future had to be someone who would listen to him. After Ethan answered the question, the journ
"Ethan."Upon hearing the voice, Ethan turned around. Isabella was standing behind him, her bright face adorned with a smile as she gazed at him. Seeing her smile at everyone like that, Ethan's expression grew colder, and he ignored her, walking away.Isabella followed his footsteps, and they both entered the elevator together. As the elevator doors closed, Ethan pressed the button for the fifth floor. Isabella frowned slightly, "Aren't you here for the cast party?" The cast party was on the third floor.Ethan still didn't acknowledge her. When the elevator reached the first floor and the doors opened, a woman in a white dress entered. A female voice came, "Mr. Adams, hello." Ethan nodded slightly and responded in a calm tone, "Miss Turner, hello."Isabella looked up and met Amelia's exquisite face. Their eyes met, and neither of them spoke, as if they were strangers.Amelia and Ethan started discussing work matters. Isabella listened silently, and she could gather that Ethan came to
The air around them seemed to freeze as their lips met for a few seconds. Just as Ethan realized what was happening and was about to push Isabella away, she released him. Then, she provocatively glanced at Sandra, who stood behind them in astonishment."Did you see it clearly? I don't want your precious Ryan," Isabella said, looking directly at Ethan. "The one I'm interested in is him!"Sandra's gaze remained filled with disbelief. She opened her mouth to say something, but Ethan's cold voice interrupted her."Get lost!"Sandra had been dating Ryan for three months and had seen Ethan before, but she dared not provoke him. She hastily walked away.Isabella crossed her arms and turned to Ethan with a radiant smile. "How did I get rid of her? Should we continue?""I want you to leave too," Ethan replied.Isabella didn't move, and Ethan didn't say anything more. He turned and walked away.Isabella quickly grabbed his arm. "Wait!"Facing his unfriendly gaze, Isabella continued to smile. "L
Isabella stepped out of the bath feeling refreshed and comfortable. She returned to the sofa, picked up her phone, and checked for any friend requests. To her disappointment, there were none. Wasn't being an attractive chat companion enough for Isabella?She chuckled to herself, knowing well that even if Ethan clicked on the link, he wouldn't add her as a friend. She was just teasing him, after all."I'm Isabella," she typed.After finishing her skincare routine, there was still no reply from the other side. Before going to bed, Isabella sent another text message.Ethan, upon receiving the message, felt nauseated. A hint of curiosity flashed through his eyes as he wondered where she got his phone number. Was it from Nathan?He didn't dwell on the question for long. He had initially planned to block this number, but hesitated when he clicked on the "Block" option. Eventually, he tossed his phone aside and went to sleep.The next day, Isabella unusually woke up early and sent a text mes
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