"Yeah, Carol," Eira agreed. "We can't rush into this kind of thing."Caroline pondered briefly. "Ask Neil to leave after eating. I'm a little worried.""Don't fret, Carol." Eira tried to comfort Caroline. "I've persuaded him to let my father's men stay with him. Try and think about it. Who dares to attack soldiers?"Gratified, Caroline said, "Thank you for your help, Eira."Eira chuckled. "Carol, I want to be your future sister-in-law."Caroline grinned. "Good. I'll say yes if you can win him over."-The birthday party began.Caroline's employees approached to toast her, using various excuses due to their curiosity.After several rounds, the wine bottle near Caroline was almost empty.When another group of people arrived and Caroline attempted to pour more wine for herself, Neil stood up and pressed onto her hand."Stop drinking, Carol."Currently, Caroline was still conscious, but her head was dizzy. "It's okay. I can drink a bit more with them."Zeke spoke up. "Don't wo
In addition to her drinking, Caroline felt her steps faltering.Upset, she gazed at the man who left her with nothing but his back and yelled, "Let go of me, Evan. I'll fall if you keep dragging me like this!"Evan halted, and Caroline slammed against his strong back due to her failure to stop in time.After the dizziness subsided, Caroline's legs trembled slightly before she stood firmly.Evan turned around, displeasure evident in his eyes. "All the men around you are so attentive."Caroline sensed that he was jealous.Amused, she looked up and asked, "What's the matter? What does it have to do with you, Mr. Jordan?""You're the mother of three children. Shouldn't you restrain yourself?" Evan replied."Restrain?" Caroline smirked absentmindedly. "There were plenty of men around me before you. Plus, they were still here when you weren't around. Now that you've lost your memory, you're going to stop them from coming to me, huh? Don't meddle in my life if you don't want me to get
"Don't tell me you want to do it again—"Scott interrupted Caroline, "If I make the right guess, he has lost his memory, right?""It's none of your business!" Caroline was afraid of the way Scott was looking at Evan.It was bloodthirsty."How did you repent in front of me a while ago?" Caroline teared up. "How much do you hope to get my forgiveness? If you harm him again, I'll kill you without any hesitation, Scott!"Caroline's words made Evan look down at her firmly.He was no fool. Of course, he knew that she was talking about him.However, he was surprised she would kill someone for him. Besides, he could tell from her look that she was not bluffing.He wondered about the past relationship between the three of them."So, you want me to bear all the pain, right?" Scott's eyes were red.Caroline answered, "Didn't you ask for it?! Didn't I say that we could have been like how we used to be if you hadn't done all that?""But we can't go back to how it was now." Scott clenched
On the other hand, Neil, Eira, and Caroline returned to Bayview Villa.After taking a seat, Neil raised a question because he noticed something troubling Caroline. "Is there something troubling you, Carol?"Caroline answered, "Scott saw Evan not long after Evan pulled me out of the hall."Neil and Eira exchanged glances."What did Scott say?" Neil asked.Thus, Caroline roughly reiterated what Scott had said.Clenching his fists that were crossed in front of him, Neil asked again, "What is Evan doing now?"Caroline then updated Neil about Evan's condition."If that's the case, I think he's much stronger now." Neil continued analyzing. "After all, he possesses firsthand information about high-ranking officials. They won't hesitate to help if he asks for it. Plus, I heard that all the waiters and waitresses at The River Taste are well-trained assassins."Caroline and Eira looked at him with astonishment."So, you did the right thing in telling Evan about Scott, Carol."Caroline
"Mr. Jordan?" Paige was shocked. "Why are you calling me at such a late hour?"Evan stood up and walked to the window. "You mentioned that I need to return to MK and take the lead. What position did I hold there?"Alex swiftly took Paige's phone and cut her off."Evan!" Alex sounded excited. "It's me, Alex. I'm your best buddy, Evan!"Paige looked at Alex disdainfully.Evan frowned. "I didn't ask you."Alex put the phone on speaker and sat on the bed with his legs crossed. "Evan, Paige doesn't know as much as I do! We grew up together. I even know the size of the diapers you wore! You should have asked me!"Evan's eyes twitched. "Okay, come over now. I'll text you the address."Hearing that, Alex leaped out of bed excitedly. "Okay, I'll head there now!"-Alex arrived at Evan's villa 40 minutes later.A bodyguard opened the door when he knocked.Alex followed the bodyguard into the villa and walked to the living room. There, he saw Evan sitting on the sofa.He walked over
After lingering for a while, Alex returned to Paige's house.Paige was busy devouring instant noodles. When she noticed Alex's return, she looked bewildered. "Why are you back so early?"Alex strolled over in high spirits and sat beside Paige. "Is there more? I want some.""Well, didn't you claim you wouldn't touch junk food?"While bantering, Paige rolled her eyes and rose to fetch another bowl of instant noodles for Alex.Alex took a few bites and said, "Evan recollected something...""Is it related to Carol?!" Paige asked hastily.Alex shook his head. "No, it's about me and Lucas.""You didn't bring up Carol when you shared the past with Evan?" Paige asked suspiciously.Alex clarified, "His affairs are complicated enough. Mentioning Caroline would probably send him to the hospital tonight.""So, you didn't mention your friendship with him either?""No."Paige was content with his response. If Alex had discussed his friendship with Evan instead of Caroline, she would have
Caroline looked at him in astonishment. "Do you have any idea what you said, Evan?!""What's wrong? Are you mad because I saw through your thoughts?" Evan asked Caroline with composure.Seething with anger, Caroline subconsciously picked up the glass of water before her, splashed it on Evan's face, and got to her feet. "Evan, you should calm down!"After that, she slammed the glass on the table and picked up her bag to leave.But Evan suddenly gripped her wrist when she brushed past him.Caroline wanted to break free but failed no matter what she did. Thus, she turned around and glared at Evan.Gradually, gloominess crept up his wet face."What else do you want?" Caroline asked coldly."How dared you splash water on me?" Evan sounded icy.The tight grasp around Caroline's wrist filled her with pain. Her eyes slowly became teary."Why couldn't I do that, given what you said?" Caroline trembled with indignation. "Evan, I gave birth to Lia! No one can replace my child. I can eve
The following night.Evan and Zeke met at the restaurant Caroline had picked up the next night.After taking their seats, Evan got straight to the point. "I'm sure you know why I invited you over today, Mr. Jung.""Yes, I know," Zeke replied. "But businessmen like us always act on interests. If it isn't money, it's a relationship. If you want my shares, you have to give me a satisfactory and equivalent thing in return."Evan said, "If we only talk about money, you're joking. Your net worth is inestimable. Would you care about this bit of money? But buying shares is a money business. Tell me about the other thing, the relationship."Zeke said, "Doesn't it make you look less sincere if I'm the one raising a request?"Evan calmly replied, "My sincerity depends on whether I can afford it or not, instead of me suggesting it. After all, you might not be okay with it if I offer too low a bargain.""We'll consider it a favor you owe me then instead of pushing it between us. Is that okay
Reese winced in pain. "Alright, ma'am. I guess I can read your mind? Be gentle!"Liora relaxed her grip at last. "Right, when are we going to that place you mentioned previously?""There's no rush. Your body isn't up for constant actions now. What if you get hurt by those harmful spirits again? I've already committed myself to you out of guilt. If it happens again, I won't have anything else to offer."Liora chuckled. "You make it sound like I'm desperate for your compensation.""What's wrong with that? I'm a strong, handsome man, and everyone loves me!" said Reese, displeased.Liora was astounded by his narcissism.She took a deep breath and said, "Reese.""Hmm?"Liora said, "In truth, I'm not the best choice to be your partner because of my profession. Those spirits may bother me from time to time. I'm the complete opposite of Isaac because of my negative physique.""What happens when you have a negative physique?""Spirits will be drawn to bother me and might cause me a lo
Reese and Isaac couldn't perceive the spirit, but they witnessed a dark mist dissipating before them.Isaac asked in astonishment, "What's happening, Lia?"Liora turned and answered, "The female spirit didn't want to move on, so her soul has been dissolved.""Dissolved? Do you mean her soul has been destroyed?" asked Reese. Liora nodded and looked around. "Uncle Kenny, please help me find the six spirits."Kenny took on the task and brought those fearful spirits in just a few minutes. Liora asked, "Do you want to choose the same option as her or come with me to Cross Chapel?""Cross Chapel!""We would have left long ago if we weren't trapped here by her threats!""She wouldn't let us go even in death. Aren't our lives worth anything?"After Fiery Red was gone, these spirits began to complain in anger.Liora was infuriated by their complaints. "How dare you criticize her! She may be responsible for your deaths, but what about you then? Do you think you bear no responsibil
"That's easy for you to say! Those who caused my death may have become spirits, but I still want to stop them from moving on!" Fiery Red barked. Liora frowned. "So, you're implying that those six students caused your death?""Why would I kill them otherwise?"Liora said, "It's time to let them go now that they've faced your revenge. Keeping them trapped is like trapping yourself. Why bother?""Allowing them to move on is letting them off too lightly!" Fiery Red roared. Liora said, "Your obsession is too strong and is keeping you trapped here. You're constantly hurting yourself with painful memories. If you move on properly, it will be a kind of liberation from your past.""Don't preach to me! I'll make it simple for you. It's either you die or my soul gets destroyed!" Fiery Red snapped. She was about to attack Liora just as she finished her sentence. Liora was planning to call out to Isaac when a figure suddenly showed up. Kenny rushed over and blasted away Fiery Red."Y
Tyler did not comment further upon hearing Liora's reply. In the evening, Isaac returned home from school to find Liora already there. He hurried over, brimming with excitement. "You're back, Lia! How are you feeling? Have you recovered from your injuries?"Isaac's smile stretched from ear to ear.Liora glanced at Isaac meaningfully and said, "Please do me a favor tonight, Isaac."Isaac nodded repeatedly. "Sure, are we heading to the campus?"Liora looked at Isaac in astonishment. "Are you not scared anymore?"The smile on Isaac's face faded slowly. "Spirits are scary, but I don't want to see you bullied by them again, Lia. I wanted to destroy those spirits on the same day after seeing you suffer. However, they told me to respect your decision, so I didn't do that."Liora caressed Isaac's head affectionately. "You've grown, Isaac. You know how to look out for me now."Isaac took Liora's hand and held her hand tightly in his own. "Lia, I've always cared about you. Next time you
Reese said, "Yes, you have been in love with her for 15 years and have invested a lot of time for her. However, haven't you noticed that Lia is a very rational person? As soon as she figures things out, she can move on immediately."Chester's breathing became irregular. He took two deep breaths shakily while staring at Reese. "Yes, she is more sensitive and rational than anyone else."Reese said, "I'm going to give you another analogy. If Lia chooses to be with me, what are you going to do?""Nothing. I said before that I'd respect Lia's choice no matter what. Similarly, you don't have to worry about anything else. I won't harbor any resentment because of love," Chester replied. Reese said, "In other words, you'll continue to be friends with Lia even if we end up together, is that right?"Chester frowned. "Lia and I are friends. If we can't be together, our relationship will remain the same as before. You like Lia, but you can't stop me from being friends with her, Reese."Reese
Reese raised his right arm and said, "My entire right arm was covered in blood at the time. I watched the removal of rotten flesh from your back with my own eyes. I couldn't sleep peacefully for days.""That's easy! Just get the doctor to prescribe sleeping pills to you. You will be able to sleep better, right?" Liora said while giggling. Reese crouched down next to the bed, smiling. "Lia, are you mad at me?"Liora was confused. "Mad at you? For what?"Reese scratched his nose. "If I didn't take you there, you wouldn't have gotten injured."Liora took a glance at him, astounded. "This has nothing to do with you taking me there. It's the ignorant spirits. I'll deal with them all once I recover!""You still want to go back there?" Reese exclaimed. "Yes, of course! Hades will be delighted if I can send the seven spirits to him," Liora said. Reese looked at the joyous smile on Liora's face, feeling guilty. "I was hoping that you'd scold me instead of talking to me so casually."
Reese sent away Tyler and the other, surging them to get some rest while he remained seated, his gaze fixed on Liora.She slept peacefully, her chest rising and falling slowly with each breath. Meanwhile, a nurse approached. Reese noticed her and hastily stood up. "Hello, nurse."The nurse asked, "How can I help you?"Reese said, "May I inquire when Liora can be transferred out of the ICU?"The nurse said, "I'm not too sure about that. It depends on the healing of her wounds and vital signs. She has the most extensive wound that I've ever seen on a girl. She might end up with scars…"The nurse opened the door and walked inside upon saying that. Reese was overwhelmed by a sense of guilt as he thought of the debt he owed to Liora. He knew he could never fully repay it in this lifetime.-Three days later, Liora was transferred out of the ICU.After learning about the incident, Caroline and Evan rushed to the hospital. They were heartbroken to see Liora lying prone on the be
Fear and worry flooded Reese's mind, making it impossible for him to sleep. He opened his eyes and looked at the sky through the skylight. Reese could not help Liora in her profession, so he wondered if he could help out in her safety. He thought about it before he grabbed his phone to text Tyler. Reese: [Can you tell me where Ms. Yelena is staying?]Soon, Tyler texted Yelena's hotel and room number. Reese: [Thank you, my friend.]Tyler sneered.Tyler: [I haven't settled the score with you over Lia's predicament.]Reese: [I'll accept any punishment you deem necessary. It was my mistake, and I'll take responsibility for it.]There was no reply from Tyler afterward.Reese did not send another text, so he started the car and drove to the hotel. -Half an hour later, Reese arrived at the door of Yelena's room. He pondered briefly before knocking on the door. Soon, he heard a response. "Coming."Yelena opened the door and was surprised to find Reese. "Are you the lad fro
Liora opened her palm. The outline of the charm was vague, but she could feel its intense energy. She took a deep breath and stood up. After sensing her movement, the spirits glanced at her. Liora turned to look at them and felt the same feeling that stopped her from leaving again!Suppressing the fear, Liora braced herself to walk out of the door.The closer she got to the door, the more intense the gloomy presence became—she felt as if her soul was being crushed. "Don't be scared, Lia!""Try to walk out, Lia! They won't hurt you!""Lia! Axel, Ty, Mr. Gates, and I are waiting for you!"Αfter hearing their voices, Liora shed tears. She gnashed her teeth and continued to stride toward the door, which seemed so close yet remained out of reach. She took a deep breath, raised her hand with the charm, and attempted to walk closer. This time, the spirits all turned to look at her. They rushed forward in unison when they sensed Liora was about to touch the door. Sensing t