"Uhm. What did you hear?" Xavier asked."I heard you saying I belonged to you. Does this mean you've accepted me?""Please don't misunderstand. It was an emergency. I had to…""Thank you!" Although Shirley was smiling, her eyes filled with tears. "I have no regrets after hearing what you said. Thankfully, I won't become an aimless, wandering spirit after I die.""What are you saying? What do you mean after you die?"Xavier felt a tightness in his chest. This woman was weird. It sounded like she was saying her last words."Can I ask for a small favor from you?" Shirley grabbed Xavier's arms and asked in a sad voice.She looked so pitiful that Xavier couldn't help but give in. "Tell me what it is.""After I die, keep my ash in a small box and bury it in a well in the village. You don't have to organize any rituals. Just send someone to pray for me each year…" She was barely breathing when she said this.Xavier felt something was off. He asked sternly, "What's the matter? Are you
Stefan was shocked to discover that the topographical structure and direction of the route on the map were identical to the entrance of the Hunt family's ancestral grave on Mount Lodge in North City.The Hunt family spanned a long history that dated as far back as the Thame Dynasty. In fact, there were generals and ministers in the family throughout the generations, and they all held prominent positions. The family had always been active in North City, and their ancestors were also buried on Mount Lodge, which had the best Fengshui and was inaccessible to outsiders.Only during his great-grandfather's generation did his family move south to create their business empire in Beach City, which was located on the other side of the country.Apart from periods when important festivities were held, the Hunt family rarely returned to North City."This is odd. Why would the map to the Hunts' ancestral grave be sewn on Renee's sheet?" Stefan asked out loud.Could there be a connection betwee
"I need you to turn this novel into a movie within three months. In fact, I don't care how much money you have to spend; I want you to make it the most popular movie in the world!" Stefan cut to the chase with his request.The Stuart family owned the world-renowned entertainment company Universal Entertainment. The artists signed by the company were all international superstars who had produced many internationally-acclaimed movies, TV series, and variety shows. Stefan knew he could entrust this matter to Xavier."You didn't have to tell me. I had the same thought after reading it too!" Xavier's eyes lit up. "The adaptation of real life, the characters' personalities, and the intense conflict involved make it ideal for a movie, but… The storyline is somewhat cliché. I think it's better off as an idol drama. If you want to make it into a movie and expect it to become world-famous, it's not going to be easy.""If it were easy, why would I come to you?" Stefan seemed determined. "I wan
Three months later, on a private island in Southeast Aeos, Renee was lying on a white hammock while she ate a piece of chilled watermelon and watched short videos on her phone.There were two more months until she was due to deliver, and her belly was bulging.Ever since she left Beach City, she'd been staying on this island. She walked in the breeze, ate, drank, and read novels every day. She also managed Azure Group and her law firm remotely. Life was leisurely and comfortable.Just as she read on the internet, being close to men only led to misfortunes!Ever since Renee left Stefan for good, life had been nothing but enjoyable. She could wake up whenever she wanted. She was so happy that she even gained a good amount of weight.She bought this island many years ago with money from her scholarship, patent fees, and pocket money she had saved since she was a child. She designed it the way she'd imagined.Her initial plan was to make this a holiday home and bring her family here
"Alright, alright. You're so naggy. You've been nagging for the past nine hours during our journey. People who don't know you might even think you're going to be a father!" Leia rolled her eyes at Liam before hugging Renee once again. However, she was much more careful and gentle this time.Leia touched Renee's round, protruding belly and gasped in amazement. "Ren, your stomach is huge. It's so magical. Are there really two babies in there?"Renee figured that Liam probably told Leia everything. She no longer wanted to keep it a secret. "Yeah. They're twins. Oh, and I'll be due in two months."Renee felt that life was magical too.Throughout her time on this island, it felt like the world had slowed down around her. She could feel her babies growing in her stomach little by little.She'd talk to them, sing for them, and tell them stories. They seemed to understand everything. They'd always respond by moving around. She was absolutely overjoyed…"They're twins!" Leia's jaw dropped
"What is it?" Renee became curious. She quickly leaned forward.Leia pulled up a video. It looked like the video was recorded in a cinema. Several men and women stood before the big screen, seemingly promoting a movie."This is…" Renee's jaw dropped when she saw the actors introducing themselves. It was as if she'd just seen aliens."Haha! You weren't expecting this, were you? You must've guessed it… this is the premier of the movie 'Hunt my Everheart.' The movie is an adaptation of the story between you and Stefan. I watched it. It's so good. I cried a lot during the movie!" Leia recounted her experience. She desperately wanted to watch it again."I understand the logic behind it all, but can anyone tell me why that male lead… was Stefan?!" Renee rubbed her eyes repeatedly to make sure she wasn't mistaken. She still couldn't believe that Stefan acted as the male lead in the movie itself!Wasn't Stefan a workaholic? He was a business elite who could earn tens of millions in a few
Leia was drawn to gossip and naturally had access to information from various channels. She pointed at the actress on the screen. "Hey, doesn't this girl look familiar? Do you think she looks like you?"Renee frowned a little. "I feel like I've seen her somewhere.""You're so forgetful. This was the woman Stefan left the bar with that night. She's the one who looked like you!" Leia exclaimed."So it's her!" Renee finally recalled who that woman was. She felt mixed emotions.She thought Stefan would still be drowning in guilt and never fall in love again. To her surprise, he'd already met someone new.Men… They were all heartless creatures!"What do you think this scumbag is thinking? Why would he spend so much money just to pursue this woman?" Leia looked at Renee before glancing at Shirley on her phone screen. The two of them really looked alike."Could it be that he still has feelings for you? Is that why he found someone else who looks like you to be your substitute?" Leia as
It was already night when she sent Liam and Leia away.As the waves hit the shore, the island regained its silence and serenity, and the soothing fragrance of flowers permeated the air.Renee would touch the objects around her for a split second before looking around. She even spent half an hour giving catnip to her newly acquired cat, Orange, as though attempting to keep herself occupied to escape something.Meanwhile, her gaze couldn't help but wander to her computer occasionally. Her fingertips moved unconsciously as she was eager to test it.Finally, her curiosity got the better of her, and she flipped her laptop open.Her slender fingertips tapped on the keyboard, and she got into the film distributor's system, copying the movie 'Hunt my Everheart,' which was about to be released in theatres.She was curious to see how capable Stefan was to receive so many good reviews for his first-ever film!The film lasted two hours. She played the film on her private cinema screen. She