Luke picked up a white bra and a white underwear with cartoons for her.Meanwhile in the manor, Grandpa was already asleep in the room. His breathing sounded thicker than a normal young man’s, while everything else was so quiet that one could hear a needle drop.Bianca could not fall asleep, so she tossed and turned.She thought about how she had to convince Grandpa to leave tomorrow.After leaving, should she let Grandpa stay at home or admit him to the hospital?If she brought him to the hospital, which hospital should she choose? She could not let Grandpa stay in the same hospital as Dad.While she was scratching her head over these thoughts, she heard something outside.A car drove into the villa.She wondered who it was since it was so late. ‘Did Luke come back? Or is it Louis?’After about five minutes, there were footsteps coming upstairs. They sounded calm and powerful.When the door was pushed open, Bianca, who was under the blanket, knew that Luke was back.The foo
In order to avoid and run away from him, Bianca had quickly set up a blind date and was considering getting married to a man she felt she could get along with.Luke could no longer restrain his raging anger. He stared her down. "Am I the plague? Why are you using this method of rejection?”Bianca started to get nervous after being stared down by him. She shook her head and lied. "You’re not a plague, but someone like you has never been what I want in a partner. I merely used you to satisfy my vanity. After I got my revenge on Jean, my conscience finally spoke to me and now I’m retreating. There’s no wrong in that, unless you’re fine with me using you for the rest of your life?”Luke was not the plague in her eyes but something more than that.They had worked together and eaten together. Although they did not show their love publicly as they needed to look professional as an employer and employee, she could accept all that.However, forcing herself to approach other men to get hers
"An accident? What happened?" Bianca's voice changed with horror."He… He said he’s going to jump off the building… He doesn't want to live anymore!" The nanny pleaded, "Ms. Bianca, please come and help!”Bianca said, "Let me talk to him.”The nanny called out to Lanie.When Bianca walked out of her neighborhood, the nanny spoke into the phone again, "Young Master doesn't want to get on the phone. He said he must see you in person.""Don't worry, he won't jump." Bianca comforted the panicked nanny. "I've heard of teenagers who failed the college entrance examination jumping off buildings and I've also heard of adults jumping off buildings for various reasons. However, I’ve never heard of such young kids wanting to jump off a building."When the nanny heard what she said, she replied, "Alright, Ms. Bianca. I’ll go upstairs to see Young Master again."Bianca said okay."If the little guy makes trouble again, call his father, or grandma, or grandpa, or his uncle..."There were ma
When she heard what the nanny said, Rainie got so scared that she walked over and hugged Aunt Bea. "What are we going to do? Daddy’s back.”The nanny was also embarrassed that she had to ask Bianca for help."If he asks, tell him that I’m the one who brought it,” Bianca said."Thank you for being considerate, Ms. Bianca. My two sons are still studying. I really can't afford to lose this job." The nanny looked back at the corridor. When she turned around, she squeezed her hands nervously."I understand."Bianca glanced at the instant mac and cheese that was almost ready. The smell was everywhere. If Luke came in, he would have smelled it. Therefore, even if she threw it away now, he would still find out about it.It was better not to throw it out.Luke did not let his kids eat junk food because he was a young master who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Even if he used to live in a place like Luojiazhen, he was still a rich boy.Quite often, the lifestyle habits of weal
"I'll be going later. He hasn't gotten off work yet." While Bianca said that, one minute had passed and the microwave oven dinged.Luke stood behind her about a meter away while he thought about the way Bianca talked about the guy.The guy represented another man who was about to enter her life.Bianca did not dare to overthink it because she was afraid that her emotions would get out of control. Therefore, she made herself focused on making the mac and cheese.It was the method of cooking that she learned online.After the timer was up, she tore open another pack of seasoning and put it in the bowl. She stirred it a little and put it back in the microwave for two more minutes.When the two minutes were up, she took out the bowl, beat in the cheese, and put it into the microwave for another minute again.Luke, who stood behind her the whole time, suddenly started daydreaming that they were newlyweds and that she was his new wife who was cooking food for her husband. In his day
Luke tightened his grip on the steering wheel while his other hand had a cigarette in between his fingers. He put his arm out the window not to put out the ash but to wave at his son to come over. The little guy ignorantly walked over. Luke looked at his son with a deep look. "Do you think that she'll be your mommy just because you ask her to?" The little guy scratched his head with confusion. When he realized what Daddy meant, he pouted. He realized what reality was and lowered his head in disappointment. "I get it. She doesn't want to be our mommy." When he saw how disappointed his son looked, he furrowed his brows and looked at the sky far in the distance. His thin lips parted as he took a drag of his cigarette. His kid was no longer blocking his car, so the black Range Rover drove off. When the little guy got to the living room, he sat his butt on the sofa as he swung the tiny slippers off his feet sadly. "What happened? Why the sad face?” Louis, who had been in hidin
A black Bentley RV drove on the highway with a winding path.The two children sat in the back of the RV.Rainie had a carton of milk in her hand, taking a sip from time to time.While Jason drove, he glanced at the two children in the back seat from the rearview mirror. Next to the children was a SpongeBob Squarepants suitcase.Blanche had packed the suitcase and looked like he was running away from home.Jason did not know what to do with the child’s behavior and he did not know whether he should report it to his boss.After thinking about it on the way, Jason decided not to call the boss. He decided to see Ms. Bianca's situation and how she reacted before he explained it to his boss."I won't go back anyway. What about you?" Blanche asked his sister."I won't go back either. Living in an orphanage is better than staying at home." Rainie had enough living in that big house without seeing Daddy. Moreover, she had enough of the two grandmas who constantly argued and fought.The
When the little guy threw himself at Bianca, she was thrown off balance and fell on a cushion.No matter how hard she tried to control herself, her heart still beat uncontrollably. Her heartbeat clearly told her how nervous and scared she was then."Boohoo..." Blanche cried desperately. His tiny and short stature made him look even more pitiful.Bianca patted the little guy and looked at the thick bandage wrapped around his knee. She had seen some blood stains on it from the moment she saw him.However, the fact that the cast was removed meant that he was not injured too badly."Are you okay?" Brayden was worried about Bianca's fall.Fortunately, Brayden reacted quickly and placed a soft cushion underneath her.When Brayden glanced at the child, he was about to persuade the child that if he had a problem, he should talk about it with his dad and not to hold on to a stranger.However, before Brayden could say anything, his phone rang."Hello, Mr. Larson," Brayden answered.Mr.
“As long as he stays out of your sight, I won’t make a move,” said Ray.If Gordan were not one of Luke’s pals, he would have been long gone.Anyone who dared to mess with someone Ray cherished would not be let off easily. The only reason Gordan was still breathing was thanks to Luke.“Alright, Ray. Just let it go. I’ve moved on and started a new life. Plus, I’m studying at Capital University. We have mutual friends, so running into him is inevitable. If that happens, we’ll just be strangers. There’s no need to step in for me or act impulsively.” Just as Vivian finished speaking, the doorbell rang.“Is it the clothes delivery?” asked Ray.“No, while you were talking with Mr. Crawford, I asked someone to buy some medicinal cream. The ones here work better than the ones in Russia. A little massage with it should help you heal faster,” Vivian said, grabbing a mask and hat before heading to the door.“Miss, is the boss alright?” asked one of Ray’s subordinates.“He’s fine. Did you ge
When Ray heard that there was a 90% chance of success, he could not help but ask, “Can you walk me through your plan?”“The prison where Kassy is being held actually has an underground passage. I’ve already spoken with the prison officials, and we can use that passage to transport her out. It connects to the sewage system, which leads directly to another detention facility. "The only catch is that this facility’s underground pipes don’t connect to the outside world, so the remaining 10% risk lies in moving Kassy onto the main road and securing her at the new location.“This whole operation can be done without anyone noticing, which is why I’m confident it’ll work.” As Luke explained, he pulled out a detailed map of the sewer system. “Here’s the layout I had someone retrieve. This is the starting point, and this is the destination. If we take this route, we can move Kassy without alerting Abel’s people.”Abel’s men were keeping a constant watch outside the prison now. That was prec
Luke had no idea what kind of mindset the person who poisoned Vivian had. However, he found Gordan’s current behavior quite intriguing.“Luke, what’s with that look?” Gordan felt uneasy under his gaze.“You seem pretty concerned about Vivian,” Luke leaned back on the couch and said thoughtfully.Gordan froze for a moment before laughing it off. “What? No way! Why would I care about her? Come on, Luke, don’t say stuff like that. If she hears it, she might start getting ideas.”Luke could not be bothered to expose his act and got straight to the point. “Why are you here?”“Speaking of that, I almost got sidetracked by that woman.” Gordan quickly pulled out his phone, grimacing. “Man, Ray really didn’t hold back. I need to get some treatment for these bruises later.”Luke took the phone and tried to unlock it. It needed a passcode. He handed it back. “Unlock it.”“All set, boss.” Gordan unlocked the phone and went back to pressing an ice pack against his face.Luke scanned the scr
It was the sound of a body slamming onto the ground.Gordan’s furious curses rang out. “Damn it! You're really going all out, huh? Do you think I'm scared of you?”Another loud thud followed.Vivian frowned. What the hell were they doing? Were they really going to fight until one of them won?Both of them were skilled fighters. If they kept this up, neither would walk away unscathed.“Enough!” shouted Vivian.The two men locked in the fight froze for a moment.“Vivian, stay out of this. I’m beating him to a pulp today,” growled Ray, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He was not in great shape, but neither was Gordan.“Ray, I don’t want to see him,” said Vivian. She did not want Ray fighting him. It was not to protect Gordan but because she did not want Ray getting hurt.Also, she definitely did not want Gordan to see her like this. She could already picture his smug face, his sarcastic remarks and his gloating.“Fine. If you don’t want to see him, I’ll just beat
After returning to the hotel from the hospital, Vivian felt much better.To her, the fact that Ray had taken her to the hospital meant there was hope for the future, which lifted her spirits. She picked up an apple from the fruit platter the hotel had provided and took a bite.“Ray, this apple is really good. Want to try one?” asked Vivian.Ray shook his head. “You go ahead. By the way, can I take a look at the luggage you brought from Russia?”Vivian nodded. “I only hung up my clothes. Everything else is still in the suitcase. You can just take the things out.”Ray walked into the bedroom, pulled out her suitcase, and opened it. Inside were just books and a few other small items, nothing unusual.“You didn't bring any food with you?” asked Ray.“I haven’t really been in the mood, but the food here is way better than Russian food, so I didn't feel the need to bring anything.” Vivian’s tone was lighthearted now that she was in a better mood.“That's true.” Ray agreed, then asked
Ray's tone turned serious. “Alright, I'll make the arrangements immediately. Dr. Craw, once the toxicology report is out, we’ll still need your help.”“For toxicology cases like this, I recommend combining both modern medicine and traditional herbal medicine. Don’t worry, if I can help, I definitely will,” Luca assured him.“Alright, thank you.” Ray expressed his gratitude and ended the call before updating Luke on the situation.Luke reassured him, saying, “If Vivian was really poisoned, don’t worry. Previously, Luca discovered that her biological mother had been poisoned with a slow-acting toxin. She prescribed herbal medicine and used purely traditional herbal medicine to detoxify her. It didn’t take long for all the toxins to be expelled, and her health fully recovered. So, rest assured. If it’s something she can fix, she’ll do everything she can.“Besides, once we identify the exact problem, the doctors will be able to step in and help, right?”“Yes. Thank you both in advance
Gerald walked over. “Ms. Sanchez, what's wrong?”He was eager to get back upstairs and stash his cigarettes before someone noticed and took them.Hera yanked open his bag, glanced at the cigarette brand, and scoffed. “I thought it was some expensive brand. But it's just this? And you’re acting all deferential to her over this?”Gerald was rendered speechless. “I knew Ms. Craw was going out, so I asked her to bring these back for me. This is the brand I’m used to. Maybe it’s not expensive to you, but for me, it’s what I can afford.”Realizing she had misspoken, Hera felt a bit awkward. She quickly changed the topic. “Still, is a pack of cigarettes really worth you being so grateful to Luca? How much could it have cost?”“It’s not about the money,” replied Gerald. “It's just a nice surprise. I never expected to get anything out of helping Ms. Craw, and this kind of unexpected gift has nothing to do with the price. Besides, I'm not being overly grateful. I'm just happy.”He was ba
Luca’s lips were already swollen and flushed from Luke's kisses.That deep shade of red, reflected in Luke’s eyes, was utterly captivating. It tugged at his nerves, stirring an uncontrollable desire within him.At that moment, he had only one thought, and it was to completely lose himself in her.…The two of them stepped out of the bedroom.Vivian quickly turned her back and greeted Luke when he saw him coming out, “Hello, Mr. Crawford.”“Vivian, don’t worry. Everything will get better,” replied Luke.Vivian simply hummed in response.Ray gave them a grateful nod as Luke took Luca’s hand and led her away.It was only after hearing the door close that Vivian finally turned back around.Ray glanced at her and said, “Vivian, they’re your friends. You don’t have to act this way around them. They won’t judge you.”“I know they won’t…” Vivian let out a soft sigh. “I just feel like I look terrifying right now. I didn’t want to scare them, so I avoided facing them directly. But it’
“I once treated someone who had been slowly poisoned over a long period of time. Their pulse was similar to Vivian’s. Given that your family has good genetics, yet Vivian is different from the rest of you, and her skin improved after leaving her original environment, all of this confirms my suspicion.“Could it be that someone in your family has been poisoning Vivian? That would explain why her skin ended up like this.”“If she really has been poisoned, then would staying away from that environment or identifying the person responsible help her get better?” asked Ray.Luca shook her head.“The poison I’ve encountered before was a slow-acting toxin that kept the victim’s skin dark. I don’t know exactly what it was, but long-term exposure to any poison has an effect on the body. It's just a suspicion now. I need to consult someone I know. And honestly, I can’t be sure what’s really causing Vivian’s condition.“Is her skin deteriorating so quickly because she was poisoned once more a