Byron stood outside the door and ultimately didn't enter.After a moment, he left the hospital, tossing the thermos into the trash bin on his way out. As he strode out of the hospital, he looked frighteningly angered.Samuel wanted to greet him but was ignored.Samuel was left puzzled. Byron wasn't usually like this. What happened to him today?Samuel knocked on the reception to ask a nurse, "Hey, what's going on with Mr. Byron?"The nurse had just seen Byron throw something into the trash can as he left the elevator, so she truthfully replied, "I don't know either. I just saw him throw something into the trash."Samuel approached the trash can and saw the thermos inside. He thought this should be reported to Caelan.Caelan received Samuel's call and glanced toward the door, but Byron was already gone. He guessed that Byron might have overheard their conversation. "What's wrong?" Kennedy asked when he noticed Caelan's strange expression.Afraid that Kennedy's heart couldn't h
"Okay." Jade pushed open the car door and got out, waving to Caelan, who nodded before leaving.When Jade returned to her dormitory, Melanie was already asleep. She quietly finished washing up before returning to her bedroom.She had a good night's sleep and woke up feeling refreshed.When Melanie got up and saw Jade's radiant face, she teased, "Truly a woman nurtured by love. Your complexion is glowing."Jade blushed and couldn't help but laugh. "Melanie, why are you teasing me like this?""I'm not wrong, am I?" Melanie made Jade look at herself in the mirror. "Look at yourself. Not only are you radiant, but there's also a sparkle in your eyes now."Jade looked at her reflection in the mirror, feeling stunned. Her reflection had bright eyes and clear skin, and she was completely different from before. There was a vibrancy about her that even she couldn't help but be infected.She couldn't help but reach out and touch her face, feeling amazed. All of this was because of Caelan.
ade gazed at Tiffany's helpless expression, feeling a slight pang in her heart. She sensed that this matter wasn't as simple as it appeared on the surface.Just yesterday, she and Caelan had discussed marriage with Kennedy. Now, Byron was talking about marrying the McAuley heiress? How could this be mere coincidence?Besides, Byron's reputation as a playboy made Tiffany marrying him akin to walking into trouble."Don't worry, Tiffany. Let's think of a solution together. Maybe we can find a way out," Jade said, although she didn't have any good ideas.The situation was urgent, so she could only comfort Tiffany and ask her to relax.Tiffany nodded, but there was no trace of joy on her face. She knew that Jade's words were just to comfort her. What could an outsider like Jade do to help her?"Did they say when you'll meet?" Jade asked.Tiffany replied woefully, "Tonight.""So soon?" Jade took in a sharp breath. Things were progressing much faster than she had anticipated. Tiffany
Tiffany wore sunglasses that covered most of her face, her straight hair cascading down and nearly obscuring her features. Jade gently pushed aside Tiffany's long locks and noticed red spots on her fair skin, a clear sign that the drug had taken effect."Wait here. I'll be right back," Jade said, gently settling Tiffany down before turning and entering the club.Before coming, she had meticulously dressed and adorned herself with her most precious jewelry. As she stepped inside, her presence immediately drew the staff's attention, who eyed her as though she were a walking ATM."Miss, for how many guests?" Jade remained composed as she asked, "Do you have escorts?"The server was taken aback, caught off guard by her direct request. While each club had its own specialized service personnel, they typically conducted their business discreetly. Never before had someone made such a straightforward request as Jade.Upon hearing her words, the staff's demeanor toward her changed. They s
The escorts were momentarily stunned. Despite getting various special requests from customers, being asked to act was a first for them.Seeing their puzzled expressions, Jade explained. "It's simple. You just need to act like you've been dumped and are begging for a reconciliation. It shouldn't be difficult."Jade scanned each of their faces. "Got it?"Realizing they were just going to act, the men breathed a sigh of relief. While they might not be good at other things, they were adept at charming women.Jade nodded in satisfaction. "Once it's done, each of you will receive 7,000 dollars.""Got it." Motivated by money, the men enthusiastically agreed.Jade gathered them around and carefully explained each person's role and the sequence of their appearance, then returned to Tiffany's side."Why did it take you so long?" Tiffany glanced at her watch. It had been 40 minutes already. She nervously looked outside the hotel, but Byron's car hadn't arrived yet.Jade smirked slyly. "I
Tiffany observed Byron's reaction and breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Jade's plan was working.Men were visual creatures, and first impressions were important. Now that Byron surely had the urge to flee, their plan was already halfway successful."Let's go in. It's chilly out here." Tiffany rubbed her arms, hinting that Byron should take off his coat and offer it to her.Instead, he just replied, "Alright, let's go inside."Byron opened the door and gallantly gestured for Tiffany to enter first, subtly backing away as she stepped in.Seeing his barely-concealed disgust, Tiffany almost burst out laughing."Tiffany." Just then, a man rushed over and blocked Tiffany's path.Startled, Tiffany looked around. When she saw Jade give her a signal from where she was hidden, she realized this was Jade's arrangement.Feeling overwhelmed by the sudden turn of events, Tiffany was unable to find her footing. Just as she was at a loss, Escort No. 1 hugged her and burst into tears. "
Tiffany feigned anxiousness as she hurried after Byron, but she glanced back at Jade and made a victorious gesture. Jade urged her to hurry and not let Byron catch on. Tiffany nodded and followed him."Sorry about that. I had no idea things would turn out like this." Tiffany caught up with Byron, smiling awkwardly. "Could you please not tell my parents about this? I promise there won't be a next time."Seeing Tiffany's anxious expression, Byron took a deep breath and reminded himself to prioritize the bigger picture. Tiffany's past was just that—the past. What mattered was that she was marrying him. He was her future husband."I hope you remember what you said today." Byron's tone was threatening. He had leverage over Tiffany now, so she would have to listen to him in the future.Tiffany nodded humbly, looking docile. "I understand."Both the Fitzgerald and the McAuley parents were already waiting at the restaurant. As Tiffany and Byron walked in together, they caught everyone's e
Robert was very curious to know what could make Tiffany risk being scolded just to be able to leave. She was the Fitzgeralds’ future daughter-in-law, and they couldn't afford any mishaps.Byron was also quite curious. He found an excuse to go to the restroom and followed her.As soon as Byron came out of the room, he saw Tiffany heading to the stairwell with her phone. He stealthily followed her, wanting to hear who she was talking to."I love you. Of course I love you. Just give me some time and I'll definitely divorce him. He'd have to pay alimony, and that would not be a small amount..."Upon hearing this, Byron couldn't take it anymore. He kicked open the door to the stairwell and angrily confronted Tiffany. "Tiffany, you have some nerve.""Ah!" Tiffany screamed, looking at Byron in a panic. She stuttered, "Y-You… You were eavesdropping on my conversation?""Fortunately, I followed you. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known you had such intentions. Do you think the Fitzgeralds are
Chenelle's words made Jade clench her fists in anger. For someone so heartless, she really wanted to wake her up with a good beating.Taking a step forward, Jade grabbed Chenelle by the collar.Chenelle screamed, thinking Jade was about to hit her, and retreated in fear. "What are you doing? Do you want to hit me again?!"'So, she can also feel fear.'Jade sneered coldly, rolling up her sleeves to show the scars on her arm. "While you complain about the world's injustices, open your eyes wide and see that not everyone is as fortunate as you."I was also adopted, but compared to you, our lives are worlds apart. While you resent not getting enough attention, others are struggling to find their next meal. When you let jealousy drive you to harm others, some people are just praying to survive."Chenelle, you truly don't appreciate the blessings you have."Jade's fair arm was covered in scars of various sizes—burns, cuts, and a long stitched wound that looked like a centipede. Althou
Chenelle forcefully shook off Jade's hand, her eyes filled with venom as she spat, "You bitch! Stop pretending to be so righteous. I despise people like you the most. Do you think the Fitzgeralds adopted me out of kindness? No, it's because they felt guilty."Her face twisted with intense hatred, her gaze sweeping across everyone in the hall with a sharp, accusatory edge.When her eyes landed on Kennedy, her resentment peaked. "Ever since I stepped into the Fitzgerald household, you've treated me with hostility, never once showing me a kind face."My efforts to make you happy were like a dog desperately seeking attention. When you were in a good mood, you were somewhat kind to me, but when you weren't, you completely ignored me. "Do you think bringing me into the Fitzgeralds would make me grateful? No, it won't. I hate you. I hate every single one of you! You took away my only family and snuffed out the last bit of warmth I had."If it weren't for my father trying to protect Cael
After changing her clothes, Jade applied light makeup while standing in front of the mirror. As she gazed at her rosy reflection, fragments of the previous night's events flickered in her mind. Her cheeks flushed, and she covered her face with her hands, fanning herself nervously. 'What to do, what to do? How should I face Caelan later?'After much hesitation, Jade decided to face him. After all, they had already crossed all boundaries. Avoiding him now would be unnecessarily dramatic. Moreover, they would be living together in the future. It wasn't practical to keep avoiding him.With this thought, Jade felt significantly more at ease. As she approached the door, she heard Caelan's voice from the living room. "Hold her there. I'm coming right over." Puzzled, Jade opened the door and looked at Caelan.He ended his call and said, "We've found the person who drugged you. I'm heading over now.""Who is it?" Jade asked angrily.Caelan gave her a deep, serious look before replying,
'And then…' Thinking about it further, Jade couldn’t bear to continue. 'Could it be that I spent the night with Orion?!'"Morning..." The familiar deep voice sent a shiver through Jade, followed by a surge of joy enveloping her entire being. That voice, she would recognize it even in death.It was Caelan. This was Caelan's voice!Jade remained motionless, her body stiff. The swing from immense sorrow to immense joy was too overwhelming—she needed a moment to process it all."Why aren't you saying anything?" Caelan noticed Jade's odd behavior and propped himself up to look at her face, only to find her silently shedding tears.His heart clenched, and his first instinct was to apologize. "I'm sorry, last night I had no choice. Your situation was too dangerous—"Before he could finish, Jade threw herself into his arms.Caelan was at a loss, his body rigid, afraid to move a muscle.Tears dripped onto his chest, scorching his skin and softening his heart."Are you still in pain?" h
Jade felt as if her head was about to explode, her body burning, with her organs seemingly on the verge of combustion."Jade, Jade, wake up." Caelan gently patted Jade's cheek. The moment he touched her skin, he was startled by how scalding hot she felt.Jade's eyes fluttered open in a daze, her vision blurred, unable to discern the face looming close to hers. She grasped the cool hand on her face, pressing it tightly against her skin."So cool… So cool…" Jade murmured unconsciously, her body instinctively leaning closer. She wrapped her arms around the man's neck, rubbing against him desperately. "Help me… I feel so uncomfortable, so hot."Seeing her in such a state, Caelan felt an indescribable pain in his heart. His fists clenched tightly, veins bulging on the back of his hands as he commanded Samuel, "Find out who did this."Samuel nodded. "The doctor is on his way, but we need to lower Miss Severin's temperature immediately."Caelan's eyes darkened momentarily. He bent down,
Orion's face had turned a shade of red that was far from normal, yet he struggled to stay conscious, shaking his head with a bitter smile."I never thought I'd see the day when I'd be outsmarted."Jade's heart tightened in response. She had reserved a VIP suite in the hotel, with only two rooms on the entire floor. To ensure privacy, she had explicitly instructed that no one was to come upstairs. Now, Orion had been drugged, and she…A sudden spell of dizziness caused Jade's legs to give way. She clung to the door frame to avoid collapsing. To her horror, she realized she had been drugged too. 'Damn it! How could I have let my guard down?!'"I'll call for help. Don't move."Overwhelmed by the heat coursing through her body, Jade was on the brink of losing her sanity. In a bid to stay conscious, she dug her nails into her palm. The pain brought a moment of clarity, but it was fleeting. The heat surged back, stronger and more relentless than before. Fear crept up from Jade's feet
Jade arrived at the hotel and easily found the floor, unlocking Room 2020. As soon as she stepped inside, she was taken aback—red roses filled the entire room, and candles burned softly in the corners, creating a romantic and cozy atmosphere.This was the result of Melanie and Tiffany’s hard work all afternoon.As Jade walked on the soft carpet, Jade's heart danced with excitement. Today, she would give herself to Caelan—she was finally going to be his woman. She had been waiting for this day for so long.Her phone buzzed with a text message. Jade opened it and saw it was from Tiffany.Tiffany: [There's a gift for you on the bed. You're welcome.]'A gift? What kind of prank is this girl up to now?'Following Tiffany’s instructions, Jade found the gift on the bed. She opened it and gasped. A few black straps connected to bits of sheer fabric!'Lingerie?' Jade’s face turned crimson, and she quickly shoved the outfit back into the box. If she wore this to see Caelan, she’d rather
Caelan: [Alright, go ahead and get busy.]Jade felt a slight chill in her heart as she read the message from Caelan. Shouldn't he have asked where she was going? Why did he just reply with that?There was something off about Caelan's mood, but she couldn't quite pinpoint what it was.Seeing Jade lost in thought, Melanie waved her hand in front of her friend's eyes. "Hey, snap out of it. Did Caelan say when he's coming?"Jade, feeling a bit down, replied, "I haven't figured out how to tell him yet.""What's there to figure out? My goodness." Melanie grabbed Jade's phone and quickly typed a message to Caelan.Jade: [I'll be waiting for you at 5:00 p.m. in Room 2020 of Serendipitus. We need to talk.]With a flourish, she sent the message and tossed the phone back to Jade.Jade's eyes widened in shock. "Melanie, can we really do this?""Why not? Trust me, right now Caelan is probably as anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof, wondering if you're going to break up with him."Tiffany c
The car sped toward Jade's villa, coming to a stop.Caelan immediately took out his phone and called Jade. Just like before, there was no answer. While staring at the tightly shut door, Caelan's heart clenched. 'Could it be true, as Chenelle said, that Jade has fallen for Orion?'..."Hey, can't you two stop this?" Jade sighed in exasperation.She had been perfectly content at home when Tiffany and Melanie had barged in and dragged her out.To make matters worse, they had taken her phone. Their excuse was to make Caelan worry and see if he would dare to disappear again. Most importantly, they wanted to surprise him."Just relax and stay here. Tiffany and I will handle everything else," Melanie said, pressing Jade into a chair and thrusting a makeup brush into her hand. "You just focus on looking beautiful and don't worry about a thing, okay?"Jade couldn't help but laugh. "Can you two stop being so overbearing? I'm the main character here. Can't you show me some respect?"The