After comforting Queenie's emotions, Jack then gave Luke a call.When the call was connected, Jack did not say any greetings but questioned immediately, "Luke, do you have time to spare right now?""I'm still working overtime, Jack. Is there something urgent?" Luke asked. He knew why Jack was giving him a call. Perhaps he could no longer keep Bianca’s matter a secret. Keeping it a secret from them was just a temporary measure and Luke had never planned on letting them remain in the dark for too long. If Jack was easily fooled, he would not have his current achievements."You're still working?" Jack's voice deepened, and he could not help but drag his tone. He knew very well about T Corporation’s latest project. "Then when will you be free? I plan to talk to you about Bianca.""I’ll head to your office and pay a visit to you tomorrow,” Luke said. Jack was caught by surprise. Not only did Luke not reject but he even agreed. He even made an appointment for the next day."Alrigh
Luca did not expect that Nina would make such a recommendation. Just when she was about to reject it, Luke spoke up.“That’s fine.” He agreed.Luca was astonished. ‘He? Washing dishes?’ She recalled that Luke was a man who could not even operate a microwave or any other electrical gadgets in the kitchen. It seemed like he was not too good in the kitchen.Nina also put on a shocked expression.‘The head of T Corporation and the heir of the Crawford family actually agreed to wash dishes?’The three kids looked at each other and smirked. They did not say anything. Instead, they ate even faster.They all wanted to watch their father wash dishes in the kitchen.After Luke agreed to it, Nina was at a loss for words and just kept quiet as she ate her meal.Luca’s cooking was delicious, but with Luke around, her attention was no longer on the food. She kept thinking about the scene of Luke washing dishes in the kitchen later. After dinner, Nina asked Luca softly, “Do you guys have a
Luca looked at her expression. It seemed like she was not telling a lie. She then pushed the door open and said, “Come on in.”Nina walked into her bedroom and looked at the simplistic design. She nodded her head and turned around to look at Luca. “To be honest, Luca, will I be a nuisance if I stay here for the night?”“Not at all. Luca opened the closet and took out a brand new pair of pajamas that she had never worn. “On the contrary, I’ll be reassured if you stay here. I’ve never worn this set of pajamas before. I’ll let you wear it for tonight, alright?”Nina accepted it and said with a smiling face, “Thanks. But I know that you have a lot on your plate. If not for Percy not being reassured, I would never have come here to bother you. You don’t have to accompany me tonight and just do whatever you need to do. You just need to leave half the bed to me.” “Alright, since you’ve said so, then I shall continue with my work,” said Luca. She sat on the chair in front of the dressing
Luke took out the DNA report and passed it to Jack.“This is the DNA report that was done without Bianca’s knowledge and the kids suspected her identity. The report states that she and the kids aren’t related.” Jack took the DNA report and flipped it open. He read the concluding statement on the DNA report. “The kids went ahead and did the DNA report?”“Yes. They asked for a driver from the Holston family to help with the signature,” said Luke.Jack smirked. “Those kids are really just like you. Alright, I believe that Bianca is an impostor. Then, what did you mean by the second half of what you said earlier?” “The real Bianca is back. She’s now in the country, and she’s very close to us. However, she seems to be on a mission, or perhaps she’s still under the control of that unknown organization. That’s why she changed her appearance, and her characteristics have undergone a drastic change as well. She’s still unwilling to reveal her true identity,” Luke said.Jack was listenin
"How is that too much? I haven't seen the love of my life all night. What's wrong with hugging and kissing her?" Percy noticed that Nina was embarrassed, so he hugged her even tighter.Adrian rolled his eyes and continued typing on the keyboard. He was copying the files to the memory drive.Nina listened to their conversation. They were relaxed as though they were not facing a crisis. She raised her head and looked at the man with watery eyes. "Percy, you said you needed my help with something. How can I help?"Percy kissed her cheek and replied, "You'll find out later.""Are you guys going to make out? Should I take my computer out and leave you both alone?” Although Adrian was looking at his computer, he was annoyed by their interactions."All you do is face the computer all day. The computer is your wife. Why are you being so sour?" Percy grabbed Nina’s hand, and they sat on the sofa. "Nina, let me introduce you to my friend, Adrian. He's a computer god.""Hello," Nina nodded
As they walked into the venue, Nina felt that all of the flashlights of the reporters’ cameras were directed at her.She was so nervous that her body could not help shaking. However, she straightened her back, followed Percy's footsteps, and arrived at the main seat. She then sat next to him at his signal.Since she had chosen to be with Percy, it was time for her to learn to face the camera.She put on her best demeanor so the reporters would not have the slightest chance to use her to attack Percy.Percy sat down, and the reporters in the audience were eager to ask questions.Percy raised his hand, indicating that it was not the time for them to ask questions. He was the host and main speaker since it was a last-minute press conference with no moderator."Hello, everyone. Good morning. Today's press conference is held because there’s something I want to clarify. I hope that after you hear my side of the story, you can report what I said truthfully and inform the general public,
When the reporters saw what he was doing, they knew that they were about to get their hands on some juicy news. All of them directed their cameras at the screen.Percy said, "A large part of the reason why I terminated my engagement with Ms. Madison, in addition to the commercial crisis that the Johnston family is facing, is because I found out that Ms. Madison is a scarlet woman. She doesn't meet the criteria I have for a wife. Besides, I still care deeply about Ms. Nina. As such, despite knowing that the dissolution of the marriage would harm me, I still firmly terminated my engagement as soon as I found out."Nina's gaze fell on the projector screen. There were piles of documents side by side, all of which were records of Madison's hospitalization records.Among them, there were her gynecology reports. Everything was recorded on the computer, so Nina could understand the writing. The report mentioned that Madison had contracted multiple STIs and had two abortions in the past few
However, at that time, Percy did not say anything and she did not take the initiative to ask him. That was why they ended up where they were.Nina felt terribly guilty. He was doing his best to overcome difficulties just to be with her, but she was constantly doubting him. She even told him that she was leaving him, unknowingly troubling and stressing him out.He even went as far as getting drunk to hurt himself."Percy, I’ll never leave you again—not unless you don't want me anymore." Nina hugged him back.Percy heard her and said solemnly, "What are you talking about? I’ll never let you go for as long as I live."Nina listened to his oath and smiled sweetly.Even though the price of their happily ever after was hurting Madison, Madison had indeed deceived Percy. Nina did not feel as guilty anymore. She was happy as long as she was with Percy."Okay, we'll be together forever, then!" Nina felt that every cell in her body was filled with joy. She felt like she was walking on air
Luca walked over to another couch and sat down. “I think I’ll stay here. How about letting Luke come down so that we can all catch up? It’s been a while since we’ve seen each other.”Gordan’s face fell. “Ms. Craw, are you doing this on purpose?”Luca pretended not to know anything. “Doing what on purpose?”Gordan quickly shook his head. “Nothing. Just go upstairs already. Brother Luke’s been waiting for you.”Luca had intended to tease Gordan a little longer, but after not seeing Luke for the past few days, she found herself missing him deeply. Standing up with a smile, she said, “Alright, I won’t tease you anymore. Oh, by the way, Mr. Gale, could you help me pick up a few things? Someone over there asked me to get them, and I couldn’t refuse.”“Sure, no problem. What do you need?” Gale agreed immediately.After handing him the list, Luca turned and headed upstairs.Gale watched Luca leave from behind, nudging Gordan’s arm. “Let’s go. We should leave and give the boss and Ms. Cr
The security guard remained completely unfazed.This was because the village chief was his uncle, and in their tight-knit community, they always stuck together and never favored outsiders.With directions from the people inside the ancestral hall, Hera found the village chief.“You’re the village chief, right?” Hera looked at the man in his fifties in front of her and spoke with an arrogant tone, completely unbothered.“And you are?” The village chief, seeing her attitude, was puzzled. He had no idea whether she was an investor or someone looking to discuss a major partnership to bring development to their quiet village.“It doesn’t matter who I am. I see you have surveillance here, and I need to review your footage,” replied Hera.The village chief was even more confused. “Are you a police officer?”“No.” Hera frowned. She thought reviewing surveillance footage was no big deal. Why was this village chief being so difficult?The village chief gave her a look as if she were a fo
“Wait a little longer. By the way, what kind of ancestral hall is this?” asked Hera.“It's a local family's ancestral hall. I heard it's been designed by the owner of a large company, and now it's also one of the tourist attractions.” The taxi driver was not from around here, so he did not know all the details, but he knew it had become a popular spot. “Now, thanks to the reputation of that boss, many architects come here as one of their reference points.”Hera frowned deeper. What was Luca doing here?The driver suggested, “If you're interested in sightseeing, the attractions inside are pretty good. But for outsiders, they charge an entrance fee. Maintenance costs a lot of money, so they charge tourists from outside.”“I'm not here for sightseeing,” replied Hera, “Don't worry. I'll pay you for however long I stay here. You’ll get your money.”The driver heard that she was paying, and did not press her further and remained quiet.Hera stared at the entrance of the ancestral hall,
Hera let out a cold sneer, feeling that Gerald's apology was not sincere.Hera did not want to press the issue at the moment. She gave him a sharp look. “Come with me.”Gerald knew that Hera was up to something again. If it were a normal order, she would have just said it in the living room. Whenever she called him aside, it meant whatever she had to say could not be overheard by others.Reluctantly, Gerald followed her out.It was midday, and as soon as Hera stepped out of the living room, a wave of heat hit her face.The intense warmth made her feel uncomfortable.Hera got straight to the point, turning to Gerald. “What did Luca say to you just now?”“She just asked me to help keep an eye on the volunteer,” Gerald answered honestly. This was not something that needed to be kept secret.Hera frowned. “Is she going out”Gerald hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to say anything.“I’m talking to you, not the wall. Are you mute?” Hera threatened. “If you lie to me, I’ll te
Gordan was puzzled. At most, it was just brotherly camaraderie. After all, they had been through thick and thin together. Their bond might be stronger than usual, but falling in love? That was a bit of a stretch.Luke said, “The way you acted just now, doesn't really seem 'straight' to me. Also, if you're into women, maybe you should consider finding one. Otherwise, if you're always single, people might start misinterpreting your feelings for me.”“Luke, actually, you're not bad at all. In fact, you're probably better than a lot of women,” Gordan replied with a sly grin.As a man himself, he honestly thought Luke was a great guy. If he were a woman, he would be utterly captivated by him.“Shut up!” Luke knew he was joking, but he still felt a chill run down his spine. He seriously worried that Gordan might do something inappropriate when he turned his back on him.Shivering from the thought, Luke put down his glass and headed upstairs.Gordan let out a deep sigh.The night w
“Anyway, I'm saying it here—I'm not going to Russia because of that ugly woman, Vivian. If I go to Russia, it's for you. I've already divorced her. Besides, I’m already trying to avoid her, how could I possibly go to Russia for her?” Gordan took a sip of red wine, then continued his rant. “And, Ray is still in Russia. I really can't go. His men are all brutal, and I've had enough of being beaten all these years.”“Then why did you buy an apartment in Vivian's neighborhood?” Luke continued to tease him. His sharp eyes glinted with intelligence.Gordan denied it, but whether he believed it or not was his own business.“It was just a coincidence!” Gordan raised his voice, trying to convince Luke.Or maybe himself.“Coincidence?” Luke sipped his wine, every gesture as graceful as a nobleman.“Of course, it’s a coincidence, Brother Luke. You wouldn’t know, but that apartment is in a school district, surrounded by college towns. There are a ton of hotties there, I picked the place just
As Luca listened to his tone that was full of regret, she felt a slight pang in her heart. She recalled when she had a child and continued pursuing her education. If she had given up on herself back then, perhaps she and Luke would not find themselves here today.Luca felt she was much more fortunate than the volunteer. Even though she loved her father, she also understood the importance of education and did not let her father’s illness cause her to give up. She was also fortunate to have a father who supported her education.At the thought of this, Luca could not help but ask, “Do you regret it?”“No, I don’t regret it,” the volunteer smiled. “Actually, I always look at it in a positive light. Back then, several boys in my class liked her. If I hadn’t confessed, she might have become someone else’s girlfriend. If there’s anything I regret over the years, it’s that I was too selfish and it affected her studies.“I never thought that being in a relationship at a young age would
As Luca thought about it, she heard the volunteer exclaim, “With a wife like you, your husband must be so lucky and blessed.”Luca shook her head. To her, being cherished by Luke was a real blessing.“You’ve got it wrong. He’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”Luca had often wondered what her life would have been like without Luke.Perhaps she would have married Jean, only to watch his true nature slowly reveal itself. She would have struggled, eventually unable to endure it, and maybe even ended up divorced.It could be something worse. She might have been taken advantage of, lost all hope, and spiraled downward...Anything was possible.However, Luca knew that no matter what happened, life would not be as good as it was now without Luke.Though she remained under someone else’s control, and life on the Island of Despair was fraught with hardship, with Luke by her side, she felt an unshakable courage.A light laugh from the volunteer interrupted her thoughts.Luca
The volunteer did not mind. As long as it meant he could recover, he was willing to endure any pain. “It's okay. I can handle it.”Luca nodded.The door to the vehicle opened, and a man stepped inside. Due to the lack of sterilization, he did not dare approach the inner part of the vehicle. Instead, he placed several bottles of saline on the outside.“This is the saline that Mr. Shanks prepared. He asked you to inject it when you can,” the man relayed Shanks' message.“Got it.” Luca reached out to take the bottles. After thoroughly disinfecting them, she brought them inside.It was more complicated than being in a hospital.Since the volunteer's body was still weak. They had to maintain as sterile an environment as possible.However, it still fell short of the ICU's standard.Luca stayed with the volunteer until evening. Gerald stood outside the medical vehicle and called, “Ms. Craw, it's time for dinner.”Luca took off her protective gear and stepped outside.“Ms. Craw, di