Upon hearing these words, Jared’s body jolted upright with his eyebrows creased in anger. Like a burning fire, a strong surge of fury surged within him. This intense feeling spurred him into quick action, making him hurry as he walked forward.“Joseph! Get the car ready!” Jared's urgent voice rang out, filling the air with its resonance. He grabbed his phone, prepared for action, and swiftly looked outside. His pace accelerated, gradually evolving into a full-fledged sprint.As Joseph witnessed Jared’s abrupt change, his face turned grave. Acting swiftly and decisively, he followed Jared without pause, an unspoken understanding directing his actions.In the office, people were shocked by Jared’s unusual behavior, wondering if the Brooks family’s wealth was in trouble.Meanwhile, with cuts on her arms and legs from what she had been through, Julia was extremely tired.Shiloh was stunned, unable to react as he watched Julia in pain. He hesitated, unsure of what to do.“Stop!” The leader
Witnessing Jared’s action, Julia's eyes widened instantly, and asked, "You, don't you think it's dirty?""It's you; I don't mind." Jared tossed the used tissue into the trash.Julia tracked his movements with her gaze, her wide eyes filled with curiosity as she focused on the man before her.After a few seconds of silence, she couldn't resist asking, "You took care of me all night?""Yes," Jared affirmed with a nod.Julia observed the tenderness and concern in his eyes. She remembered his recent confession and the ring on her finger as she contemplated this. She had tried to give it back to him multiple times, but he stubbornly refused to take it, and he didn't mention reclaiming it either."Let me ask you, do you truly have feelings for me?""Or do you believe I'd casually give this ring to someone else?" Jared responded earnestly.At that moment, the gravity of his expression left no room for doubt.Julia scratched the back of her head, a wry smile forming. "Do you mind if I had fee
Shiloh briskly strode to the window, parting the curtains and peering downward."Hmm? Where did she go?"He had just caught sight of a figure that brought Julia to mind, passing by only moments before. Now, it seemed to have vanished. Perplexed, Shiloh scanned the surroundings in the dimly lit night, finding nothing to explain the disappearance."Could I have been mistaken?"Shiloh rubbed his eyes, attributing the lapse to his gaming session. With a sigh, he closed the curtains, extinguished the lights, and settled in for the night.Meanwhile, Julia emerged from behind a large tree, her gaze directed toward Shiloh's room.‘Staying up at this hour, you truly are a night owl,’ Julia muttered in her thoughts before moving on.Soon, she arrived at the old villa located behind the main residence. It was here that the car owner and the group of killers responsible for the accident over a decade ago were being held.Their isolation worked to Julia's advantage as she navigated the premises.E
Shiloh cleared his throat to alleviate the awkwardness of the moment. "I, uh, used to dislike her. I thought she was scheming and had a dark side.""And now?" Jared inquired."Even now, I still think she's pretty calculating and has a hidden agenda," Shiloh replied candidly.Jared frowned, appearing skeptical."But," Shiloh redirected the conversation, "She hasn't been cruel to you, nor has she done anything actually to harm you."After a brief pause, Jared continued, "Is it because she risked her life to save you?"Shiloh hesitated to speak the unspoken words that lingered on his lips."I'm going outside to soak up some sun," Shiloh announced abruptly, almost fleeing the villa in his wheelchair.Observing Shiloh's departure, Jared's gaze turned contemplative before he clicked on the [Chapter on Successful Dating Strategies in Films].While he believed himself capable of grasping even the smallest details as the head of the Brooks family, he couldn't help but wonder if he was missing
Julia's sudden push caught Carter off guard, causing him to stumble and collide with a nearby flower stand. He winced and clutched his lower back, casting a disbelieving look at Julia.Before he could utter a word, Julia's voice rang out, brimming with anger."Carter! Did I wrong you in a past life? Are you determined to hound me like this? If you have something to say, say it directly to me! And now you've even come to find my brother! Are you attempting to use my brother to threaten me?"Conrad was an emotional trigger for Julia, an area she couldn't tolerate being touched. That's why her fury was so intense."You've misunderstood. I never meant to do anything to your brother. It's just that you've been avoiding me, refusing to see me, so I had no choice but to come here to find you," Carter explained."Do you think I'll believe that? You didn't mean to do anything to my brother? Then let me ask you, who broke his ribs? Who made him suffer in the hospital for so long?" With each sen
Just before Carter could approach Julia, Conrad intercepted him by extending his arm in a blocking gesture. With a fierce tone and furrowed brows, Conrad bellowed, "Stay away from my sister!"However, Carter's determination remained unyielding, overridden by his anger. Locking eyes with Conrad, he countered with a shout, "Move aside!"Similar to Carter, Conrad was resolute in safeguarding his cherished sister. He remained steadfast, positioned in front of Julia, serving as her protective shield.Meanwhile, Julia's eyes and nose grew moist as she observed her brother's unwavering stance. This scenario was a familiar one. No matter the circumstances, Conrad was always there, ready to shield her from harm's way.Feeling overwhelmed, Julia appealed to her brother, saying, "Let me handle this."Conrad shifted his gaze towards her, yet stood his ground, responding valiantly, "Don't be afraid. I'll protect you. No one will hurt you."At that moment, Julia's eyes brimmed with tears, and a fai
Amid Vivien's rapid heartbeat, her thoughts raced.'No! It can't happen! Absolutely not!'Unable to devise an alternative plan, Vivien deliberately allowed her phone to slip from her grasp, resulting in a crashing sound that resounded throughout the room. In response, Carter's actions of taking out the documents immediately froze, his gaze shifting toward the source of the noise. Only then did he acknowledge Vivien's presence. But what caught his attention the most was her pale face, which caused his brows to furrow in concern."Vivien, you…" Carter's attempt at addressing her was interrupted as he witnessed Vivien dissolve into tears, her eyes imploring and desolate. On her face, there was also an expression of disbelief."Carter, Carter..." Her voice quivered as tears cascaded like a torrent. "You really went ahead with the verification? Don't you... trust me? I know that in your heart, I'll never mean as much as Julia. No matter what I do for you, I'll always fall short compared to
Jared disregarded Yasmin's question and glanced toward the women's restroom. He acted like he hadn't heard Yasmin and patiently waited for Julia to come out.His attitude made Yasmin quite unhappy, but she couldn't genuinely feel angry at Jared's handsome and elegant face."Hey, how much did Julia pay you?"Jared continued to ignore her, but she was persistent."I'll pay you double if you break up with her."Yasmin finally got a reaction from Jared.He looked down at her with an expressionless face, indifferently saying, "I don't want anybody's money, and she didn't pay me. I paid her."Yasmin's expression contorted from his response."Pff!" Julia couldn't hold back her laughter.Who could blame her? Seeing Jared shutting Yasmin down with such a straight face and Yasmin's defeated look was just too funny.Julia eventually caught their attention, and Jared looked at her trying to suppress her laughter with a loving and helpless smile.'Little devil.' He thought.He realized Julia had b