From a distance, I saw someone running toward me. Pete pushed open the car door before dashing over. Holding up the cake in my hand, I shouted, "Happy birthday!" He grinned like an excited child. He looked half asleep just moments ago, but he instantly became energetic when he saw me. He quickly ra
Pete slumped against me like a boneless doll. This time, I did not push him away. "Not just anyone can touch a man's head, you know." Pete was arrogant. His hair was very soft. Since he had just woken up, his hair was not styled. There was even a tuft sticking up in the back. I tried to smooth it
I did not know what I was hesitating for. I had always been brave to admit my feelings. Though I would admit that I loved Nicholas for so many years, I was unsure if I could claim that I could love someone now. I sighed. "Give me a little more time." Pete hugged me tightly. "I guess I was too hast
I immediately threw my pillow down at him. At that moment, I really wanted to suffocate him with it! "Ow, ow! You're hitting me! This is domestic violence!" Pete dramatically clutched his head as he wailed on the floor. I paused suddenly. "How could it be domestic violence when I'm not part of you
I hesitated. "What big boss are you talking about?" "Ms. Jones, would I ever do anything to hurt you? This is your chance!" The director was excited. "When we first spoke, I knew you were an ambitious person. Although people are becoming more and more civilized, legal education is still an importa
"Ah! Do you know each other?" The director clapped his hands. He desperately tried to smooth things over as if he was oblivious to the awkward atmosphere. "That's great! Then I don't need to make introductions. Mr. Marcus and Ms. Jones, you two have a good chat. I won't disturb you!" He nodded rep
Marcus suddenly came close to me. His face contorted with anger. He shoved me toward the two men and ordered, "Don't go too far. Just take a few intimate photos and send them to me!" Instantly, I was restrained by the two men. The one I had hit earlier glared at me with gritted teeth as if he wante
The sharp pain in my neck made every nerve in my body throb. I said coldly, "Let me go!" Marcus's expression changed rapidly. As more blood flowed from my neck, he grew increasingly worried. He became anxious. Not only was he concerned about Pete, but he also knew he could not face Nicholas if any
The next day, I returned to Radiant City, hoping to see him one last time. To my surprise, I was turned away at the entrance.A small note was handed to me by a police officer. On it were Nicholas' strong, determined words."Wait for me to atone for my sins. Wait for me to come to you."Staring at t
"All the mistakes began with me, so today, I will end them."Because of my actions, those who deserved punishment were able to evade justice for four long years. I am willing to cooperate with the police investigation, provide the necessary evidence, and take full legal responsibility for any past a
After hanging up the call, I immediately searched online.Screenshots of Nicholas being taken away were plastered across numerous articles by the tabloids. And the top four trending topics were all about him."Hawk Corporation CEO Publicly Confesses Love""Hawk Corporation CEO Taken Away for Investi
I suddenly received a call from Douglas. He asked when I would need Tabitha's passport back, as it was still with him. I couldn't help but feel that once a person wakes up to the truth, everything starts to fall into place as it was meant to."Send it to Coral Villa," I said, then hung up and went t
In the following days, my schedule was always tightly arranged by Nicholas.He subtly hinted and asked whether I'd consider remarrying him, saying it might make the adoption process for Cory easier. However, I could handle the matter myself, even if it was more troublesome.Rather than discussing re
It wasn't until Leo was wheeled out of the operating room that I finally saw Yasmine and Nicholas in the ward.The two of them exchanged a silent glance when they saw me and turned away in unison, as if by mutual agreement.I couldn't help but feel that the tension between them had somehow lessened.
Nicholas' entire body trembled violently, his mouth opening and closing for a long time without being able to utter a single word."My father… wasn't it because of my mother…""It was your mother who ordered it, and Claudia carried it out!"Nicholas still couldn't comprehend, his voice hollow and di
Nicholas started trembling uncontrollably, anger surging through him almost instantly, consuming every fiber of his being.Although he was aware that there were still some unresolved misunderstandings between him and me, she had already said she didn't mind. He had thought it wasn't something import
The ambulance arrived swiftly, its flashing red warning lights casting Yasmine's pale face in an even starker hue.She got into the ambulance with Leo, while Nicholas and I drove together to the hospital.Nicholas sighed regretfully, "I arranged everything as quickly as I could, but I was still a bi