On the other hand, Zeke remarked casually, "I don't think this has anything to do with Mr. Jordan, right?"Caroline felt troubled upon hearing that.Caroline wondered, 'Doesn't this statement confirm that we were embracing each other?'However, her explanation would be futile now. After all, the waiter was nowhere to be seen. Explaining more would make her seem like she was hiding something.Caroline sighed.Evan looked at them coldly for a moment before saying, "You're right. What the two of you do has nothing to do with me."He glanced at Misty and added, "You may lead the way."Misty suggested, "We should eat together now since we ran into each other!"Evan frowned, about to reject, when Paige walked over and said, "Damn, what a coincidence! This is destined to be! Let's eat together, shall we?" Paige told Misty.Misty replied, "Thank you for your invitation, Ms. Watson. Let's go, sir."Evan suppressed his anger. "Are you broke and looking to get a free meal?" Paige aske
Soon afterward, Evan asked, "What's with your expression?""Now is not the time to ask. I should be asking you why you are in the female restroom," Caroline said with suspicion.Caroline thought, 'He must have taken the wrong turn.'Evan kept gazing at Caroline.He considered checking the cubicle when her phone rang.She answered when she saw Zeke calling."Mr. Zeke?""I'm fine. I just threw up a little. I'm coming out now.""Sure."Caroline hung up, approached Evan, and looked at him strangely. "Are you sure you want to go to the female restroom here? I'm leaving if you're doing that. Just be careful not to be mistaken for a pervert."Evan's expression turned solemn. "I'm not into that!"Caroline turned to look at Evan in puzzlement just as she was about to open the door. "Why are you here then?"Failing to find Zeke here, Evan was momentarily unsure how to explain himself.Evan thought, 'Am I supposed to tell her that I'm looking for her? I can't do that! After all, I do
Paige asked in confusion, "Don't you like Carol, Mr. Jung? Even if Misty and I are using you to provoke him, don't you want to use this chance to develop your relationship with Carol?""I have a favorable impression of Caroline, but I'm not in love with her. I'm getting close to her for my daughter's sake," Zeke explained.Paige pondered and said, "So, you're doing this because you think Carol would make a good wife for you?""Yes. However, Caroline is a great woman. If we can't be married, we can still be friends. I'm willing to help a friend with certain things."Paige exclaimed, "Mr. Jung, you're the best man I've ever encountered.""Not at all. Just give me a heads up if you ever need me in the future," Zeke replied with a smile."It's a deal.""Yes, it's a deal."-On the way home, Misty addressed Evan, whose expression remained unpleasant. "What's going on with you, boss?"Evan met Misty's gaze angrily. "Did you guys do it on purpose?""What did we do on purpose? And w
"I don't care if I can uncover some news. I'm going back to announce this first!""Me too! A woman like her following Mr. Jordan, who just returned to Angelbay, will cause quite a sensation!"The journalists hurriedly left the company's entrance.-Evan entered the elevator and arrived at the office level. A sense of familiarity washed over him as the elevator door opened. Without being prompted by anyone, he made his way to his previous office based on muscle memory, all under everyone's astonished gazes.Meanwhile, Reuben walked out of the assistant's office, holding a folder.When he looked up, he saw the person before him and was shocked to see Evan's face."M-Mr… Jordan…" Reuben called out shakily, feeling the urge to cry.Evan stopped walking and looked at Reuben upon hearing his voice.Tears welled up in Reuben's eyes instantly and streamed down his face."Mr. Jordan… you've come back at last." Reuben could not stop himself from sobbing.Evan looked at him in puzzleme
Reuben cast a cautious glance at Evan.Then, he spoke softly. "I knew Mr. Jordan had likely lost his memories when he couldn't recognize me."Misty shifted the conversation. "I'll be working for him in MK. Please let me know what an assistant should do here."Reuben stared at her in astonishment for a moment.Misty chuckled and asked, "Is there a problem?""No. I think you can definitely handle anything since you're working for Mr. Jordan.""How can I know what to do when I haven't been involved in your company's affairs before?""Uh…"Evan's deep voice echoed as their voices faded. "Are the two of you done talking?"Reuben stood up abruptly, his head lowered. "I'm sorry, Mr. Jordan."Misty said, "We are done talking and shall listen to you now, sir."Evan turned to Reuben. "Judging by the office you're in now, you've been working for Scott all this time, correct?"Reuben's expression turned serious. "Yes, Mr. Jordan. I'm working for him to gather some evidence.""How can
"If a dog is about to bite someone, can I stop the dog?"Evan sneered. "You're nothing but a weakling to me. Feel free to try. We'll see if it's my demise or me crushing you, leaving you powerless forever."Scott reminded him, "Don't forget the despair when the helicopter exploded."The image of Evan seated in the helicopter flashed in Evan's mind.Every detail played out vividly until the moment he donned the parachute and leaped out.Observing Evan's pained expression, Scott remarked, "Does it jog your memory? Do you still believe I can't touch you? Even in your heyday in Angelbay, I could end you."Enduring the headache, Evan fixed his bloodshot gaze on Scott. "Your past deeds don't scare me.""Jordan, you've misunderstood." Scott's smile retained its charm, but malevolence lingered beneath. "I simply want you to grasp my superiority. Strike a deal, and I might spare you further pursuit.""Negotiate with you? Not happening." Evan gritted his teeth against the pain.Ignoring
Alex informed Evan about the accident date without hesitation.After contemplating the date for a moment, Evan asked, "At that time, Caroline was—"Before he could complete his sentence, his phone rang.He answered the call and asked, "What is it?""Sir, Ms. Liora has been possessed!"Evan frowned. "What's happening?"He stood up and swiftly exited the office while conversing on the phone. Alex followed him in a daze.Upon reaching the elevator, Evan hung up, and Alex asked, "What's going on?"Evan replied, "I'm going to check on Lia at the school. She's facing some kind of situation.""Lia? Didn't you send her back to Benjamin?!" Alex exclaimed.Entering the elevator, Evan frowned at him. "Why are you saying the same thing?"Anxiously, Alex warned, "Don't jeopardize your daughter just to keep her close! Everyone knows about Lia's condition. You even had the best psychiatrist examine her before…"Alex recounted the prior incident to Evan.Evan's expression turned solemn. "
Evan approached Caroline, gently pulling her arm away from Tyler in preparation to dress her wound."No need to bother you," Caroline coldly rejected, pulling her arm back.Undeterred, Evan continued to grasp her arm, tightening his grip on her wrist to attend to her wound.With few options left, Caroline decided to call Benjamin.Upon answering, Benjamin spoke before Caroline could utter a word. "I've prepared a charm in advance. You can find it in Lia's backpack. Apply it, and if the spirit persists, scatter some flower petals over Lia's body. She'll know what to do."Caroline was astonished that Benjamin knew before she said anything."Understood, Benjamin. Thank you," she replied."No worries. Lia is the priority. Let's deal with the matter first," assured Benjamin."Okay."Turning to Evan, Caroline instructed, "Please return to your house and bring over Lia's backpack."Evan silently took on the task and called his subordinate after bandaging Caroline's wound.In less t
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