Renee went to the prison where Leia was and went straight to the point in front of the person in charge. "I want to bail Leia out. How much is it? Just name the price." The person in charge was an old leader of nearly fifty years old. He had plenty of experience in handling cases, so he had had contact with all kinds of people. Of course, it was not the first time that he had met someone rich and imposing like Renee.He buried his head to handle the cases without even glancing at Renee. He said calmly, "This suspect's case is a bit special, so she doesn’t have the right to be bailed to wait for the trial. You may go back now." "Did she murder someone or set a place on fire? Why isn't she qualified for bail? If my information is right, she did it as a form of self-defense. She resisted the person who caused trouble. Of course, it should be considered proper self-defense. Why is it regarded as a criminal offense?" Agitated, Renee argued with the old leader."Self-defense?"Final
The prison guard asked Leia."I'm fine," Leia answered coldly as she wiped the blood from the corner of her lips with her sleeve."Get up. Someone's here to see you." Leia's numb gaze flickered slightly. Her eyes lit up a little but turned dull very quickly.She knew that she was entrapped now and no one could save her.Leia got ready before she went to the visiting room with the prison guard. "Ren, you're back?"She saw Renee at a glance, so she ran to the iron door agitatedly."Lei, I came back too late. You've suffered a lot."Renee also rushed to the iron door and looked at Leia, sobbing.They were only separated by an iron door. However, they could only see each other through the narrow window."What's the matter with your eyes? Why are your lips chafed?" Renee sensitively noticed that Leia's eyes and lips were injured. So, she became anxious and shouted, "Hey, my friend is hurt. Where is the doctor? Get the doctor to come see her!" "Shush, Ren. Don't worry. I'm f
Renee found it strange. She hadn't even gotten into action when the problem had already been resolved.An unrealistic feeling overwhelmed her, as if something had fallen onto her lap without her even trying. "Just leave. What's wrong? You're unwilling to go? Go back to that tiny corner of yours, then." The prison guard frowned and said in an extremely impatient manner.He was never nice to the rich young ladies who managed to escape the punishment of law because of their backers. "No, I'm willing. I... I'll go now." Leia was very excited, so she eagerly stated.Like a tornado, happiness immediately replaced her glum. She didn't even bother to ponder over it.After simply changing into her clothes on the day when she was caught, she walked out of the cell."Ren, I'm finally free!" When she walked out of the prison, she enjoyed the fresh air outside as she looked up at the bright moon. Inevitably, she cried vigorously. She hugged Renee tightly. "It's fine. You're okay now. Y
Xavier raised his brows slightly and answered calmly, "I didn't use any connection but spent a bit of money." "Well, this affair couldn't be resolved with money alone.""No, I just transferred 50 million to the bank account of the victim's family before I asked several men in black to meet them with fruits and knives. After that... they learned that it was their son who had made a scene and harmed himself instead. They then went to the police to settle the issue."Xavier sounded casual and composed. It seemed as simple as buying an ingredient, but that ingredient came at an eye-watering price.Renee patted his shoulders and could not help commenting on their deep relationship. "Well, you're pretty good. You spent 50 million just like that. If this isn't considered love..."Consequently, Leia blushed and tugged at Renee's clothes. "Ren, stop the nonsense."After that, she looked up and said to him stiffly, "Xavier, thank you. I'll try my best to return 50 million to you.""Just 5
"It's nothing!" Leia snapped, quickly turning away and hiding her face with her hair, reluctant to let others see her vulnerability. "Nothing? Your face is swollen!" Xavier exclaimed as he gently lifted her chin and brushed her hair off, studying her face with a pained look. Who could have imagined that in just a matter of days, the woman who strutted like she owned the place would end up looking so pitiful?"Who did this to you?" He demanded, his brow tightly furrowed as if his favorite toy was broken, and he looked bent on cutting the culprit into pieces."No one. I fell," Leia said, moving away from his touch and turning her back on him.She was just like Renee—she held herself with great pride and would act nonchalant even if she was bruised and battered.Xavier was not easily fooled, however, and took her hand as he growled. "We're going back.""Back? Back where?""The detention center.""No! It took me so much to get out—I'm not going back! That place is hell. It's not
"Isn't that No.29, that heiress?"The tough woman was immediately excited, smacking her thighs as she chuckled, "Welcome back. And here I heard someone bailed you out… My shoulder just happened to be feeling sore, so come here and give me a massage.""You're sore everywhere, everyday anyway. Here—let me give you some proper treatment," Leia retorted and slapped the tough woman across the face."H-How dare you hit me?!" The woman was left dumbstruck by the slap and stared at Leia in disbelief while clutching her swelling cheek."That's not all—I'll kick you like you kicked me! What are you going to do about it?" Leia snapped and kicked the woman squarely in the stomach. She stumbled but quickly snapped at the other intimates, "What are you spacing out for?! Get her!"However, the other women were all huddled together and shuddering in fear, staring at the burly man standing behind Leia.""Go on if you dare," Xavier said as he slowly lit himself a cigarette, illuminating his hand
Having vented all her grievances, Leia stopped assaulting the women and warned them even as they shook in their boots. "I will spare your lives today, but remember—bully another innocent, and you will suffer a worse fate!"They promptly kowtowed to Leia. "Thank you, thank you! We will always remember that!"Having endured such a terrible experience, they were made to understand that there was always a bigger fish and that they should never be so quick to bully.With that, Leia and Xavier left the detention center without leaving any evidence behind—as if they had never been there before."Hand," Xavier suddenly told her."Hand?"Leia had no idea what he intended, but she was in a good mood and generously held out her dainty hand.His large palm wrapped around hers right then, gently caressing it as he said seriously, "You must be tired. Let me give you a massage."Under the bright moonlight, the affection he had for her was so obvious in his flawless, handsome face.Leia space
Leia decided to do what she had been doing for a while and focus on her career. Men are nothing! There's no reason to let them affect her emotions!"Anyway, thank you for today. I'll make it up to you somehow. Goodbye!" Leia told Xavier and walked up to the side of the road to stop a cab.She wanted to stay away from Xavier—not because she hated him, but because she was just too vulnerable and fell in love too easily. Therefore, she would quarantine herself and force herself to get away from him.Nonetheless, Xavier stepped in front of her, stubbornly stopping her from leaving. "Be more direct with your gratitude. It lacks sincerity if you put it off."Leia glared at him, but she was also curious. "In that case, what do you want? I don't have any money with me.""You have time, don't you? I'm hungry and was thinking about supper. You can keep me company," Xavier said directly."A playboy like you could summon a truckload of ladies with a single phone call. And you'd still rathe
Renee covered her lips, her tone filled with disbelief. "I…cut myself." Justin leaned against the corner and frowned deeply. He was in deep pain."Why did you cut yourself?" Renee was scared out of her wits and grew more sober. In her panic, she threw herself at him and tried to stop his bleeding.Justin reacted aggressively as he waved his dagger and warned fiercely, "Get away from me! Don't touch me!" "I…" Renee paused, too afraid to act recklessly. She pointed at his wound and said, "I'm just worried about you. You're bleeding. It must hurt a lot. Why did you hurt yourself?" "It's better to be in pain!" Justin gnashed his teeth and said in agony, "The pain will knock some sense into me, so I won't act like an animal and lose control of myself.""I see…" Stunned, Renee was moved to tears. She understood why he cut himself. Surprisingly, he wanted to stay sober and not be controlled by the drug in the wine.He could have used her to satisfy his desire, and she would never b
"You're playing with fire!" Justin leaned close to Renee's ears and said fiercely, "What do you think there is in the wine? Maybe I'm not someone who will take liberty on women, but I can't promise that the wine won't make me so." "So, you're saying that the wine…" Suddenly, Renee realized the wine was not as simple as she thought. She also understood why Rose had behaved in such a mysterious manner. "Stay…away from me!" Suddenly, she became frightened and wanted to keep some distance from Justin. She knew that people could not be trusted completely, especially under the effects of chemical reactions. Things would certainly get out of control. Justin probably did not want to do anything to her, but both of them would lose their minds under the effect of the wine and do something that would fill them with regret. The only way to prevent such an incident was to avoid each other."You want to stay away from me, but it's too late now. I'm no saint. I'm just a normal guy!"Just
"I'm so thirsty!" The burning sensation of the wine made Renee thirsty. She wanted to drink some water.In the dark, she heard some rustling. The next second, something was on her lips. It seemed to be someone else's lips. She wondered if someone had secretly kissed her."Who are you?" Renee grabbed the person in front of her and interrogated angrily, "How dare you kiss me without my permission! Do you know who I am? I'll cut off your lips!""Let's see if you can do that or not." The man sounded dull and drunk, but he was also overbearing.Although Renee was drunk, she could discern who it was. She called out in the dark and tried to confirm her doubt. "Haze…?" "Yeah, it's me," Justin admitted, but he did not plan to let her go. He used a more overbearing manner and trapped her between him and the door."What do you want?" Renee panicked. She wanted to kick him away, but she did not resist when she learned that it was Justin. After she had done so many things to hurt him, s
The servant walked forward with trepidation and helped Justin back to his room. Austin's eyes were dark. He whispered to his assistant, who nodded and immediately carried out his order.After two glasses of strong wine, Renee felt dizzy and could not stand steadily. "It's weird. Is this wine this strong? I just had two glasses of it, but I feel quite dizzy." It was hard for her to exit the hall. She could not stand properly, so she supported herself against the wall."Ms. Everheart, you didn't seem well. Let me help you to get some rest." Austin's assistant caught up to her and stood behind her. He even sounded respectful. "It's… fine. I can go back to my room." Renee waved; she didn't want to trouble others. Besides, she did not want others to see how miserable she was. She had assumed that she was good at drinking and would not get drunk, but it seemed like she had overestimated herself. After two glasses of wine, she became quite drowsy. She would not easily leave if s
Renee blinked and smiled brightly at Justin, asking him, "Are you worried about me?" "No, I'm not worried about you!" Justin said angrily. "I don't want you to get killed here. I can't explain it to your brother and kids. It's hard to handle the three of them."He was not lying. Although he had befriended Quinton, Adie and Abby might make a scene there if they realized that Renee had drunk so much wine at the party. They were witty, always full of ideas.Hence, it was better not to cause trouble. Before they could make a scene and things get out of control, Justin must stop Renee. He wasn't worried about her at all. "So, you're not worried about me?" Renee's gaze turned dull as she sighed. "It looks like you didn't forgive me. So, I must drink this glass of wine." Something was wrong with Renee, or perhaps she just wanted to torture herself. It seemed like she insisted on drinking the wine. She swung off Justin's hand and gulped down the wine."You're out of your mind!" Justi
The aged white wine was strong. Ordinary people would find it hard to drink a glass of it. Yet, Renee had drunk two glasses of it consecutively. It was a little dangerous. Everyone at the dining table was initially watching the fun, but they showed Renee some pity after she drank two glasses of wine consecutively. After wiping her lips clean, Renee staggered and said to Justin, "Let me toast to you now. I've wronged you the most." Justin, sitting there, said with a poker face, "You don't have to say sorry to me. We don't hold each other any grudge. After all, we can't make others fall in love with us.""No, I must apologize to you. It's for my sake." After that, Renee used a bigger glass and filled it with wine."Whatever!" Justin frowned and ignored Renee. He had no idea what was wrong with her. He had yielded and let her off, but she stubbornly wanted to keep drinking the wine.He wondered if she had forgotten the fact that she had just recovered from a serious illness. She
Suddenly, Justin became mature and stopped making jokes. He talked steadily and was no longer emotional. It filled Austin with worry because it made him feel like Justin was an emotionless robot.In comparison, he liked Justin's previous self better. At that time, Justin was simple and sentimental. He was the grandson Austin doted on the most.Sophia grinned and commented, "Dad, you don't have to worry about Justin. Men will change. Previously, he was just a childish kid even though he was in his twenties. He didn't know how to see through people's pretense. But he's all grown up now. He knows what's right or wrong. That's a great thing!" As a mother, she naturally did not want her son to get hurt. Although she favored Renee and wanted the latter to be her daughter-in-law, she would give up since Renee had let her son down and harmed him. All she wanted was to see Renee get away from her son."Yes, you're right. People need to grow up. He has grown up a lot lately, but the price
After a while, a servant quickly came back with a bottle of wine tied with a piece of red cloth. "Sir, Madam, this bottle of white wine was brewed more than ten years ago. It comes with a rich taste and is strong. I'm sure it's suitable for Ms. Everheart to toast to everyone as a form of apology.""That's good. That's what I want." Rose accepted the heavy bottle of wine. Although it was yet to be unscrewed, she could smell its pungent scent. "I won't easily let anyone drink this. Plus… Believe it or not, a glass of this wine can knock out anyone here." Rose carried the bottle of wine and walked around the table. Finally, she stopped in front of Renee. "I'm letting a sinner like you enjoy such a great thing today. You must drink all of it. You can't waste it.""Huh? Does she have to drink it all? I'm afraid she'll vomit from drinking.""People will lose themselves with only three to five glasses of this wine. If they drink half of it, they might get alcohol poisoning no matter
If any Baldwin demanded an explanation from Renee, she would not resent them."Fine, I won't go easy on you since you said so." Rose laughed recklessly, looking malicious. Everyone knew Rose was fierce and malicious. But none of them said anything, including Justin. They behaved like onlookers and wanted to see how Rose would punish Renee. "Please go ahead." Renee nodded and sounded very calm. "Don't worry. Regardless, you were the only woman my dear grandnephew had loved and wanted to marry. So, I won't be harsh on you. If not, he won't forgive me." At that point, Rose purposely paused and wanted to see how Justin would react.However, Justin merely sat there indifferently and had no intention to get Renee out of the predicament. Hence, Rose became bolder. "Well, let's do this. You've wronged not only Justin but everyone in my family. Since you're here to apologize, you should toast to all of us. Then, we can forget about this."After that, Rose turned to Austin and asked