At the villa outside the city, Stella walked in, massaging her neck. Her once flawless makeup was now smudged, and the fine lines around her eyes only made her look more disheveled.Damn it. If she ever found out who had set her up, she wouldn’t let them get away with it.She kicked off her high heels with frustration, her cold gaze landing on a photo hanging on the wall.In the picture, Lily was holding a bouquet of purple flowers, her big eyes curved like crescent moons as she beamed, showing off her perfect, white teeth.It felt like she was cursed when it came to this child. Ever since Lily had gone missing, nothing had gone right for her.Felix had finally stopped bringing up the DNA test. But out of nowhere, she was inexplicably knocked out and dumped at the hospital. Someone told the doctors that her eyes were ruined, which led to her being mocked by a group of people.Anger rising, Stella reached up to grab the photo, ready to throw it across the room. But then she stoppe
Stella clutched her forehead, crying out in pain, her body trembling in disarray.A document slipped into her line of sight, and it was as if her voice had been cut off. Her cry was abruptly strangled, and panic washed over her face.How could this be?She had just come from the hospital. How had this medical report ended up in Felix’s hands?Her head shot up, and she grabbed onto the edge of Felix’s jacket, her tear-filled eyes pleading. “Felix, you have to believe me! This report is fake, someone’s clearly trying to frame me! How else could it have gotten to you right after I left the hospital? It has to be her! She must’ve altered the results just to trick you. Please, don’t…”Before she could finish, Felix cut her off sharply. “Shut up!” His voice, cold as ice, echoed in the room, filled with pure fury.“Still lying? Even now?” he thought.The redness in his eyes caught Stella off guard, and fear gripped her as she leaned back against the wall. Her mind raced, trying to find
Felix ignored the silent signals passing between them, a cold smile forming at the edge of his lips. The icy expression made Stella instinctively step back, a gnawing unease settling in her gut. Leo glared at Felix, his eyes filled with fury. "If you’re really a man, then let me go and face me head-on. What does all this scheming prove? Aren’t you afraid of karma, Felix?""You think you’re a man?" Felix raised an eyebrow, scoffing as he began to move toward Leo, one deliberate step at a time.Thud, thud…The heavy echo of his footsteps mingled with the silence, adding weight to the oppressive atmosphere in the warehouse, filling the air with an eerie sense of dread.Leo straightened his neck and swallowed hard, his voice now shaking. "Don’t come any closer! I’m warning you. Maybe others are scared of you, but I’m not. Felix, this is a lawful society. If you dare lay a hand on me, I’ll—I’ll call the police!"Just saying "police" seemed to boost Leo’s courage. He squared his shoul
At Riverview Villa, Felix sat in the middle of the living room, watching the video replay on the massive screen in front of him. Memories from the past spun through his mind like a storm."Mr. Lincoln, I’m taking Lily with me.""Mr. Lincoln, the DNA results show that the deceased has no biological relation to you.""Mr. Lincoln, the DNA results reveal a biological relation between the deceased and Henry Jasper. The police have confirmed the deceased is Miss Luna Jasper.""Luna had twins, a boy and a girl. Stella took the girl right after she was born."His chaotic thoughts whirled as he paused the video, freezing on an image of Luna looking directly into the camera.Lily was supposed to be his and Luna’s daughter. Why, then, didn’t the DNA results match?There could only be one explanation. That child wasn’t Lily.Yes, that had to be it.It was the only way to make sense of the DNA mismatch. If that child wasn’t Lily, then that woman couldn’t have been Luna.They were both al
Six months later, outside a city hotel, flashbulbs flared nonstop as reporters crowded around the entrance.Suddenly, a sleek silver sports car pulled up, and the reporters surged forward."Mr. Lincoln, how confident is your company in winning this bid?""Mr. Lincoln, there are rumors that Lincoln Corporation plans to fully enter the real estate market after this bid. Is that true?""Mr. Lincoln, there are allegations of internal corruption related to this bid, with claims that certain individuals have exploited their positions for personal gain. How do you respond to that?""Mr. Lincoln...""Mr. Lincoln..."The reporters pressed in closer, but a wall of bodyguards in black suits held them back. An elegant leg stepped out of the car, followed by a striking face that immediately drew shrieks from the crowd."Felix Lincoln! He’s just so handsome! I wish I could take him home!""Dream on. Do you really think Felix Lincoln would even notice you? He’s way out of your league.""Can
Emily watched Felix, her nails pressing sharply into her palm as she took in his tall, unwavering presence.Felix Lincoln was still as sentimental as ever!Her dark gaze lingered on his retreating back. She had worked so hard to convince Bailey to let her return to the country. There was no way she would let Felix just walk past her so easily.Yes, Luna Jasper was back.“Mr. Lincoln, please wait!”Her clear voice, accompanied by the rapid click of high heels, echoed behind him. Felix paused, something unreadable flickering through his eyes as he stopped.He turned to see Emily approaching him, her elegant face and striking figure giving no obvious hints of Luna. Yet, everything about her reminded him of Luna.As she met his intense gaze, Emily’s breath caught momentarily. She quickly replaced it with a professional smile, extending her right hand. “Mr. Lincoln, thank you for choosing our company. To show our appreciation, I’ve reserved a private dining room at the Century Glimme
Emily pretended not to notice and gave Felix a smile, blinking her eyes. She raised her glass and lightly tapped it against his. “Even if you don’t mind, I still owe you an apology. Surely, you won’t turn me down, Mr. Lincoln?”Her sweet voice had an almost hypnotic charm, making it seem almost cruel to refuse. Felix raised his glass, downing it in one go. Setting it back on the table, he replied coolly, “I’m only drinking because it’s you.”Emily’s smile grew even brighter at that. She refilled his glass, handing it back while raising her own. “Then I must thank you, Mr. Lincoln, and express my gratitude for entrusting Golden Light Corporation with the Westside project. Here’s to a successful partnership.”“It’s not the company, it’s you.” He emptied his glass once more.Was it really her?Emily held back a smirk, letting her smile grow even more radiant. One glass turned into two, then three.The room blurred around Felix, and he began to see a familiar face shifting in and o
It was a beautiful morning. Sunlight streamed through the sheer curtains, casting a soft glow on the spotless windowsill. Outside, dewdrops clung to green leaves, rolling down like the delicate tears of a beautiful woman.On the large, European-style bed, Felix lay sprawled in the center. His short, tousled hair framed a handsome face, with deep-set brows above eyes still closed in sleep. His long lashes cast shadows over his chiseled features, while his broad chest, partly hidden beneath the silky sheets, held a quiet sensuality.Instinctively, he reached out to the side.Empty.Where had Luna gone so early?Felix frowned, slowly opening his eyes. A sleepy haze lingered in his dark gaze.Where was he?Judging by the decor, it was clearly a hotel room.He froze as memories flickered through his mind like a reel of film.A woman had helped him into the room, undressed him. He remembered tracing his hand along her soft cheek, his thumb brushing over her lips as he whispered, “Lu