Jared’s response was immediate, his entire being stirred by an electrifying surge. His gaze locked onto Julia with an intensity that seemed to set ablaze every cell and vein in his body.They say that a woman’s words can be deceiving, but when she insists she’s not interested, the truth may lie in her underlying affection. The realization seemed to flicker across Jared’s mind, a knowing curve tugging at the corner of his mouth. In a swift motion, he unbuttoned his shirt and undid his belt, then reclined onto the bed. The pounding of his heart seemed to echo audibly, his pulse racing like an untamed stallion.At this moment, the illustrious head of the Brook family, typically the model of composure, felt an unusual surge of nerves. Even during his early experiences representing the company at international conferences at the age of eighteen, he had never felt this level of anticipation or anxiety. His demeanor was recognized for its coolness, but now it was fraying around the edges.A
Julia, feeling confident in her medical skills, administered injections to a man named Jared without any adverse reactions. However, as she attempted to free herself from his grasp, a deep, low-pitched voice abruptly sounded in her ear, commanding her not to move.Obeying the order, Julia stopped struggling and blinked, unsure of what was happening.Seconds ticked by—one, ten, thirty—and a full minute passed, yet the man remained motionless, holding her tightly.Julia's mind raced as she analyzed the situation. She deduced that the medication she had administered had subdued the effects within Jared's body, leading him to perceive her as a comfortable pillow.The tight confinement of the man's arms made Julia extremely uncomfortable. She struggled and exerted effort to break free, her face turning red from exertion, but her attempts proved futile."Why is he so strong?" Julia wondered as she poked at his sturdy arm, feeling its unyielding hardness.Exhaustion soon overwhelmed her, and
Silence enveloped the room.A look of surprise instantly painted across Cameron's face, her eyes widening to the extreme. After a brief moment of astonishment, she peered into the room and quickly spotted the person lying on the bed.Is it Julia?!Meanwhile, Shiloh, hearing the girl's voice from his brother's room, rushed in on his wheelchair. However, before he could glimpse the situation inside, Jared shielded it with his body."Don't disturb me; I'll handle the Scott Family matter personally," Jared declared, swiftly closing the door.Outside the door, Cameron and Shiloh stood still like wooden statues.Back inside the room, Jared returned to the bedside, observing Julia wrapped in a blanket, realizing she had taken all the covers, without considering his comfort.After a moment of contemplative silence, Jared took the pillow covering Julia's head, gently placing it back in position. He then lay down and attempted to pull the blanket she had wrapped herself in.He tugged, but there
As Julia spoke those damning words in the audio recording, Jared's heart filled with mixed emotions. A surge of joy washed over him, almost escaping through his eyes, but he quickly composed himself. His lips curled up in a fleeting smile, only to be concealed just as swiftly.Cameron was taken aback, staring at Jared with wide eyes. Had she imagined it? Did Jared really smile now? It was impossible; Jared should be furious, given the situation.Cameron dismissed the thought, convinced she must have misread the situation."Send me the recording," Jared instructed, reaching for Cameron's phone."Of course," Cameron said with satisfaction. Thanks to her intelligence, she had secretly recorded the audio the day before. Julia wouldn't be able to stay here any longer after this.As Jared received the recording, he turned around and went upstairs.Cameron eagerly awaited the moment when Julia would be driven away.However, when Jared reached the door of Julia's room and raised his hand to k
"What are you treating me and my brother like?! Even if you no longer like us, we are still your flesh and blood! Look at what you're doing. You're using your biological son as a threat to force your biological daughter to marry an old man! If my mother were still alive, she would be heartbroken to see this."Philip's face turned blue and purple, his anger on the verge of exploding. Just as he was about to lose control, Natalia intervened, taking his phone with a hypocritical smile and attempting to pacify him."Ah Yu, don't get angry with your father. He's doing this for his own good. You're still young, and once you're married, you'll understand. It's better to find someone older. Older people know how to care for others, and the person I introduced to, Paul, is a good match. So, if you come over now and meet him, you'll fall in love. If you really don't like him, we won't force anything.""Fine, I'll go over," Julia replied coldly, her eyes gleaming with determination.If they want
Listening to the cold voice on the phone, Shiloh could almost imagine the expression on his brother's face at that moment – dark and filled with anger. The idea of his brother being furious made Shiloh nervous and anxious.Could it be possible? Does his brother really have feelings for Julia?After careful consideration, Shiloh noticed subtle changes in his brother's behavior towards Julia lately. For instance, there were issues of cleanliness. Jared had always been averse to being touched by women, but Julia seemed to be an exception. She acted casually and touched everything around her, even things she shouldn't have.Shiloh recalled when Julia picked up a dish for him, and his brother was visibly disgusted. However, Jared still ate the dish from her to avoid wasting food.The more Shiloh thought about it, the more uneasy he became. He realizes that he must ensure Julia leaves as soon as she cures his leg. Otherwise, what if his suspicions turned out to be true?While Shiloh was wor
Despite her courage, she couldn't catch Jared before getting caught by Joseph.This woman is truly fearless!After listening to her, one might wonder how she repeatedly challenged her boss's limits if she wasn't brave enough.There are also members of the Scott family, including Naomi. If they attempt to hold back, the boss may also show some compassion out of respect for the deceased elder.There's a saying that holds: if you don't take action, nothing will change!After leaving Scott's house, Jared wasted no time and immediately called Julia.“Hello?” Julia answered as she stepped out of the taxi and approached the hotel entrance.“Where are you headed?” Jared got into his car, eager to rush to Julia's side, but he didn't know her current location.Julia paused and looked at her phone. Since Jared was asking, he must have been informed.“What did your brother say?”“Are you going on a blind date?” Jared couldn't help feeling a pang of anger at the thought of Julia going on a blind d
"Brother!" Julia took a step forward and positioned herself between Philip and Conrad, her gaze icy and unwavering.Philip looked at the defiant siblings and wished he had never brought them into this world.Conrad placed his hand on Julia's shoulder, reassuring her, and said, "Julia, I'll handle this."Julia nodded, trusting her brother, and stepped back behind Conrad.Taking a deep breath, Conrad faced Philip with a resolute expression. "I finally understand now that you've never seen me and Julia as your children. We were just tools for your profit. When we had value, you used us. And now that you don't see any use for us, you've discarded us. A few days ago, in the hospital, you cut all ties with us. So, I'm taking Julia away, and you'll never use us again in the future."Infuriated, Philip raised his hand to strike Conrad once more.This time, Conrad intercepted Philip's hand with his own, preventing the blow from landing."You might be my father, but I am also an independent ind