Greta was rendered speechless. She had not attended an elite university and was not as good at making money as Caroline. She used to cuss all the time before her time abroad. Yuliana suddenly realized that she couldn't criticize Caroline after the comparison. However, she couldn't make peace with this and still found Caroline an eyesore.Greta held Yuliana's hand. "Yulia, everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Your cousin is no exception. We should learn not only to scrutinize one's weaknesses but also to learn from one's strengths."You grew up in a safe environment with us, but your cousin has led a wandering life out there. It's very rare that she can still think clearly and know what she needs to do under the circumstances."Yuliana sneered. "Think clearly so she can sleep with Evan for money?" Greta frowned. "What if you were in her place, Yulia? Have you ever put yourself in your cousin's shoes?"Yuliana was stunned. She had never considered that and couldn't put hers
Yuliana nervously swallowed and debated whether to touch it. Neil smiled, saying, "Yulia, Lia's hand is getting sore waiting for you to take hers.""I'm going to!" Yuliana hastily grabbed Liora's hand. Her eyes lit up upon contact. 'I'm holding her hand!'Liora threw herself onto Yuliana, exclaiming, "Hold me, Aunt Yulia!"Yuliana quickly extended her hand to hold Liora, her heart racing with fear of not catching the child in time."Whoa! You smell good, Aunt Yulia!" Liora sniffed enthusiastically. Yuliana felt warm and fuzzy inside. She hugged Liora tightly, saying, "Thank you for the compliment, Lia.""Alright, come and sit!" Greta called out, smiling. -After the meal, Thomas and Neil exchanged glances before Thomas asked Evan, "Now that you've reconciled with Carol, what's the next step for you?"Evan anticipated the discussion and knew how to respond. "I'd like to get married to Caroline as soon as possible, but it also depends on her intentions." Evan looked at C
'Maybe Evan really wants to be with Caroline badly, huh? If that is the case, why am I trying to stop it?' Yuliana thought.Yuliana concealed her emotions and continued chatting with Liora.-After the meal, Caroline and Evan guided the children to bid farewell to the others. Neil approached Evan, adopting a serious tone before their departure. "Evan, let's talk privately."Evan nodded, instructing Caroline, "Wait in the car with the children."Caroline looked concerned but didn't ask further, leading the children to wait in the car.Evan and Neil walked aside, and Neil asked, "How much did you find out about Scott?"Evan asked in puzzlement, "Why bring him up suddenly?"Neil explained, "I started noticing something off with Scott since the end of last year. Unable to pinpoint the issue, I had Yulia follow him recently."Neil played the voice clip Yuliana had sent him on his phone.Evan frowned. "What has he been doing lately?""I'm not too sure, but Yulia mentioned he's m
Evan took a moment to ponder. "Instead of dwelling on it, why not let Alex handle this issue by himself?"Caroline clenched her fists. "This isn't just Alex's concern! Paige is my friend, and I won't stand by if someone harms her."Evan gently held Caroline's shaking hand. "Whatever you decide, I'll support you. But first, think about how to approach the situation."Caroline lowered her gaze, contemplating her next move. Tyler chimed in lazily. "Isn't it straightforward?"Evan and Caroline turned to him abruptly.Axel nodded. "Ty's right. We create a software, get Uncle Alex to download it to Azure's phone, and extract all text message content and history from there."Caroline and Evan exchanged glances.Evan nodded approvingly at the children. "If that's the plan, when can you create the software?"Looking provocatively at Evan, Tyler replied, "If you let me stay up, I'll have it ready tonight."Evan and Caroline rejected it in unison. "No!"Tyler shrugged. "Tomorrow, then..
Alex furrowed his brow. "Us taking the initiative? How?"Evan explained, "Axel and Ty will create software and load it onto a USB drive tomorrow. Your task is simple—insert the USB drive into Azure's phone, and everything will become clear.""I understand. So, you're asking me to get close to Azure and steal her phone data," Alex summarized."That's correct. It's the only way to find out if she's in contact with Daniella," Evan affirmed.Alex fell silent momentarily before saying, "I'll think about what to do then."Evan suggested, "Aren't you skilled in wooing women? Try using your usual tricks with her."Alex chuckled bitterly. "I'm not in the mood for that now."Evan persisted, "If Azure did it for real, don't you want to avenge Paige?""I won't tolerate it if Azure did it! I won't spare anyone, no matter who it is!" Alex's eyes flared with anger. He clenched his hair tightly and added, "What's most distressing to me is that I have no idea where Paige is now!""I'll help yo
The person answered the call promptly.Evan commanded, "Compile the IP addresses you've collected over the past few days into a document file and send it to my phone within five minutes!"Unable to resist, Yuliana inquired, "What is the significance of these addresses, Evan?"Evan met her gaze and explained, "I suspect the places Scott visited coincide with the locations of the hacker attacking my company.""Hmm?" Neil asked. "However, I look at it for a while, and I can't seem to match it."For some reason, Neil felt relieved. "I doubt Scott would attack your company, would he?"Evan sneered. "I don't think he's that straightforward either! However, uncovering his issues might not be easy."Yuliana expressed, "Honestly, I sense something off about Scott too. If he's freelancing on the side, why does he always do it late at night?"Neil fell silent."Could Scott be the one attacking Evan's company?" Yuliana suggested.Neil looked at her in puzzlement.Evan stated, "You've
Alex brought the USB drive and headed to Wild Sides with Lucas at night.Lucas remarked on how Alex seemed like an old man who had experienced life's hardships in just a few days. He couldn't bear to see Alex's stubble and expressed concern about Paige's situation."Alex, I know Paige's condition saddens you, but you can't do this to yourself," Lucas said, grabbing Alex's arm.Alex was mentally exhausted and gazed out the window blankly. "Don't speak anymore.""No, you have to tell me what I should do after meeting Azure. I still find it hard to believe that Azure would actually do that to Paige," Lucas insisted.Still overwhelmed, Alex said, "It's not just you. I don't believe it either."Lucas sighed. "Tell me about your plan. Paige is a nice person, and I would like to help both of you."Alex hesitated. "I still don't know what to do yet. Let's play it by ear and check my text messages later.""Sure," Lucas agreed.The waiting staff led Alex and Lucas to their private room
Alex crushed τηε wine glass in his hand before Lucas could finish his sentence.Azure and Lucas turned to the sound in unison.Azure's face turned ghastly pale when she saw Alex's right hand drenched in blood. She hastily leaned forward and grabbed Alex's hand. "Have you lost your mind, Alex?"Lucas rushed forward as well. "Fuck! Is it worth doing this for a woman? Damn, there's so much blood!"Lucas told Azure, "Fatty Azzie, get a waiting staff and see if there's a first aid kit! I'll go to the pharmacy nearby to get some disinfectant and tweezers! His palm is covered in glass shards!"Azure nodded and rushed out of the private room.Alex told Lucas soon after she left, "Follow her! Don't come back in less than 10 minutes! Figure out a way to stall her!"Lucas stared at Alex's wound. "Understood, hang in there!"Lucas rushed out of the private room as well.Alex looked at Azure's bag, which was placed next to him, and grabbed the USB drive with his uninjured hand.Then, he g