After witnessing what just happened, I shook my head. I knew Pete wouldn't show any mercy, even to a beautiful woman. I signaled to Alex to assist Gabriela. Soon, the hospital corridor was left with just Pete and me."Go on. If you have something to ask me, hurry up. My time is valuable. I don't wan
On the second day at the hospital, Mom's phone was inundated with calls from the company's shareholders. They threatened to come to the hospital if the company's issues weren't addressed.At first, I answered the calls, but they were only filled with complaints and curses, so I eventually stopped an
"My mom's gone. What do I need Jones Corporation for? Do whatever you want with it." My voice was as flat as a straight line.Mom lied to me. Money wasn't everything. No amount of wealth could bring her back, so what use was Jones Corporation to me now? There was a long silence on the line. I thoug
Pete's sudden action created the most intense moment of my recent days. It felt like a century since my heart last pounded this violently. It reminded me that I was still alive.Breathing heavily, I leaned against the wall and asked, "What are you doing?"He was dressed in a black suit. In the short
I smiled softly and called out, "Honey, let's go back."As I walked past Nicholas, his hidden emotions felt like a massive vortex. A gust of wind stirred, lifting the hem of my dress and ruffling his suit.Just as I was about to pass him, he stepped forward and blocked my path. Having spent four yea
Gritting my teeth, I struggled to suppress the sensations coursing through my body. I softly reminded him, "Nicholas, it's my mom's funeral today."I clung to his arms while my body trembled uncontrollably, but my restrained look only seemed to drive him further into a frenzy.His eyes, red with des
Pete must have hated me deeply. But to my surprise, he stayed by our side throughout Mom's cremation.Nicholas said Pete needn't trouble himself with his family matters, but Pete shook his head. "I want to bid my farewell to Mrs. Jones."I sighed inwardly and shifted my gaze from Pete to Nicholas. S
The house had changed once again since I left.On the coffee table was a bag of half-eaten potato chips, and magazines were scattered messily on the couch. One of the magazines, open to a page, featured a close-up of a male celebrity's face.I peeked over and saw a young-looking guy I didn't recogni