"So, you don't have an appointment. Security, please get this guy out of here. If he still shows up here after this, just continue to chase him out.” Tina was much harsher than Luca."Understood." A security guard at the side had seen how Enoch was pestering Luca and was also prepared to make a move. However, since Luca had not given any orders, he did not dare to take any action as it was possible they could be a couple who was arguing. After all, he did not dare to offend Luca. Enoch took a step back when he saw the security guard walking toward him. He looked at Luca and said, "Luca, don’t you dare take things too far. If it wasn’t for Mr. Norman, I wouldn’t even have my eyes on you!”Luca's face was scarlet as she was mad at what Enoch said. If it were not for the crowd watching them, perhaps she would have stepped forward and taught this shameless man a lesson."You're just frustrated because you can't get her. Dr. Craw won’t ever like you. Even if you get tons of big shots
Tina felt frustrated listening to Zoey's nagging and reminded her, saying, "Ms. Davis, Dr. Craw is your superior."Zoey was dumbfounded. It was because Tina was always easy to talk to that Zoey decided to get insider news from her."Uhh, Tina…" Zoey wanted to explain."As an employee, if you go around looking to get gossip about your superior, you’ll only cause others to be dissatisfied with you. It’s not like you’re a newbie who had just entered the workforce either, so you should already know this,” Tina said. In the past, Zoey was never the type to do things without thinking twice. It was probably because she mingled too much with Jenni and turned out like this. "I'm sorry for being a busybody, Tina." After being lectured, Zoey’s back had started breaking out in a cold sweat.The waiter came over while carrying meal sets that had been wrapped up for takeaway. Tina took hers, looked at Zoey, and reminded her again. "Don't ever be used by others without you realizing it.""Got
"Who arranged the blind date?" Luke asked again.Tina shook her head. "Dr. Craw never mentioned it, but I heard it's a senior she respects a lot. Hence, when the blind date was arranged for her, she had no choice but to attend. It was just that she never expected to get involved with such an annoying man.” Luke's eyes became gloomy. "So you knew about her going on a blind date a long time ago?” "Yes, but Dr. Craw said that she doesn't have any feelings for that guy. That’s why I didn't report it to you. I'm sorry, Mr. Crawford. It's my fault." Tina lowered her head and obediently admitted that it was her fault.Luke had mentioned earlier that she must always take note of everything related to Luca and report back to him instantly if there was anything.Tina just thought that since Luca had no feelings for that man, she did not need to report it to Luke. After all, she did not want his emotions to be affected. However, they were both affected by this matter in the end. 'I didn'
Luca suddenly felt uneasy.She had wanted to keep the blind date a secret. However, the possibility of Luke knowing about it made her uneasy.Luca picked up her phone and sent Tina a message: [Tina, do you know when Mr. Crawford returned?][I'm not too sure about that. After I was done buying lunch, Mr. Crawford was already there sitting in the office. As for when he returned, I think it's best if you ask Mr. Doyle.] Tina did not mention a word about Luke summoning her to question the incident.Even though she thought that Luca was a good person, it was still because of Luke's order that she got close to Luca. Hence, she was not willing to reveal too much, lest Luca noticed something off and Tina lost a friend. [Alright, got it.] Luca placed her phone down. She did not ask Jason.She could only ask Tina about Luke’s issue as Jason was Luke's trustworthy assistant. There might be a chance that Jason would inform Luke about her inquiries. She felt puzzled.After all, even thoug
After keeping all the documents, Luca took the laptop and walked toward the elevator.There were a few high-ranking executives behind her, and she heard them whispering. They were all trying to guess the reason behind Luke’s foul mood.“Perhaps his wife is flirting with another guy overseas and that’s the reason Mr. Crawford has such a terrible mood,” said one of the executives.“I don’t think so. Didn’t they say that their relationship worsened after she lost her memory? Regardless of how much trouble she causes, it shouldn't affect Mr. Crawford’s mood.”“That’s hard to say. According to past experience. not many can make Mr. Crawford this unhappy. Even if our proposal is terrible, he’ll just put on a dark expression and point it out. This time, he unleashed his domineering aura.” Luca could not help but lower her eyes when she heard their conversation.They were not wrong. No matter how dissatisfied Luke was with their work in the past, he would not behave like today…When th
Luke noticed she was evading his gaze and was feeling helpless.She failed to make out the helplessness and frustration in his eyes. "You're indeed late, Dr. Craw. Say, how should I punish you?" Listening to Luke’s deep voice, it sounded like he was angry. Luca was astonished as Luke was not the type to mutter gibberish.She thought he would just coldly say, ‘Get in the car.’ After all, she was not actually late.However, Luke did not act the way she expected and asked her directly how he should punish her.The word ‘punish’ was usually used as a joke between couples, parents speaking to their children, or even teachers speaking to their students. This sort of thing was not something that a boss would say to his subordinates. "Hmm?" Luke voiced out after noticing that Luca had yet to reply.Luca felt that something was off about Luke. She had no choice but to say, "Mr. Crawford, I don’t think I should be punished.”"Tell me your reasoning." Luke saw her lower her head and w
When she heard him saying those words, Luca felt a pinch in her heart.If she had the chance, she was not willing to be this cruel to Luke either…Luca lowered her eyes and felt the speed of the car gradually slow down. Luke no longer said a word. It was as if he had calmed down and was not as crazy as before.However, she could sense the atmosphere becoming much chillier as Luke was no longer saying anything. He just kept everything within himself.Luca sighed, and her instinct was telling her that this was not the end of it.The things Luke told her made Luca know that he was serious about her.It was not just a superficial liking, nor was it because he could not tolerate being lonely. It was just like before when she was Bianca. Being cornered by Luke like this made her feel as though she had returned to the past. Luca knew that her words were hurtful, but she could not explain herself. She could only pretend as though nothing had happened.Luke drove the car and arrived at
Luca knew it was time for her to speak.Even though Luke was there, she was not willing to talk but she still got to carry out Abel's order.Luca smiled and looked at Dr. Albus. "You're welcome, Dr. Albus. The credit for this medication research still goes to your research team's effort. All I did was solve a tiny problem. Those crucial data and all analyses were still completed by you guys. I'm not involved in those."Dr. Albus' eye glittered with admiration when he heard her reply. She did not hog all the glory.'Very good. She knew a lot more about the rules in the career field compared to when she first entered.'Luke got even more mad when he saw Luca smiling at Dr. Albus.'She smiled so sweetly to a professor who is not related to her but to me, she could just blurt out such a mean statement.'Luke suddenly got up and announced, "The meeting had ended."Dr. Albus' smile froze and looked at Luke. "Mr. Crawford…""For the remaining stuff, just follow the protocol will do."
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