“Okay…” Tommy did not continue to pester her when he noticed that Vivian seemed to be fine.Vivian liked Tommy so much. She pinched his chubby little face.Tommy waved his hand and said, “Ms. Vivian, if anyone bullies you, you must tell me. I’ll beat them up for you!”"Okay. If someone bullies me, you'll beat them up for me, okay?" Vivian held Tommy's hand.Tommy nodded vigorously. “Okay. I’m going to the kitchen to check on Aunt Neile and see if dinner’s ready.” Luca saw how close Tommy and Vivian were. She smiled and headed to the kitchen.Aunt Neile was about to serve the soup on the dining table. She asked Luca when she saw her coming in. “Ms. Craw, is Mr. Crawford working overtime again today?”Aunt Neile made a guess when she saw that Luke had yet to come back.“Yes. I forgot to inform you just now,” Luca replied embarrassedly. She was supposed to tell Aunt Neile about it, but she hurried upstairs to look for Vivian when she came back and forgot about it.“It’s alright.
If they were really forced to separate from each other, she would go against her will for Percy’s sake no matter how reluctant she was.Percy was born into a wealthy family. Nina thought Percy should not give up his future for her.That was why Nina had made up her mind after Old Master Mallory held the press conference.If Percy eventually had to face so many enemies alone, Nina would take the initiative to leave him and return him to the Mallory family.Nina loved him, and she knew she was unwilling to see Percy suffer for the choice he made.“You take up every corner of my life,” said Percy with affection in his eyes. They had already registered their marriage. Percy only had to wait until he had finished dealing with Mallory Corporation’s matter, then he would be able to fulfill his promise and hold a grand wedding for Nina. When the time came, Percy would announce to the world that the woman he chose to become his wife was Nina. He was the one who got to decide who his
“If it weren’t for that b*tch who seduced him, would he be so busy? Old Master Mallory has made a move to deal with him, but he still refuses to give in. Well, I can see that he doesn’t care about the Mallory family, and he doesn’t care about me either!” Madam Mallory clenched the blanket. Anger rose in her as Nina’s face came across her mind. Such an ordinary woman could make Percy fall so deeply in love with her.Madam Mallory wondered where Nina learned those seduction techniques from. She could make Percy fall head over heels for her. Not only was Percy in love with her, but it seemed like Pierre was crazy over her too.She was just a woman!Those women Madam Mallory had arranged for the brothers were much better in terms of looks, figures, family background, and education. Nina was nothing compared to them!If Percy still cared about his family, he would have visited her when she got discharged from the hospital.He did not come to visit her, and he did not even call her!
Pierre quickly concealed his feelings, nodded, and replied, "Mom, don't worry. I'll do as I'm told."Madam Mallory was still worried about it at the thought of Pierre pursuing Nina back then. She thought it would be inappropriate to mention it directly, so she had no choice but to say, “Pierre, go over to the Chamberlain family’s place to have a meal with their daughter,” said Madam Mallory. She immediately picked up her phone, thinking of contacting the Chamberlains.Before the New Year, Madam Mallory intended to arrange a marriage for Pierre. It was to pave the way for Pierre’s future."Mom, I'm busy with the shareholder’s meeting." Pierre knew what Madam Mallory had in mind. Although the Chamberlain family did not have many assets in A City, they were one of the top asset holders in M City.Besides, Pierre had heard the news that the Chamberlain family was planning to move their assets to A City. After they moved all their assets here, their social status in A City would grow hi
Pierre frowned and said, “Don’t bother about it. I’m going to the office tomorrow. I’ll put on a suit and a tie.”“No. Only women understand what a woman wants and what a woman likes. Just listen to me,” said Madam Mallory as she walked toward Pierre’s dressing room.Pierre could see how worried Madam Mallory was. He leaned against the door and let her pick his outfit for him.Madam Mallory opened the wardrobe door and frowned. What came into her sight were not rows of expensive customized suits but lots of leather clothing and striking colors of collared shirts. Pierre used to love wearing these back then. It matched his high-profile personality, but they were unsuitable for him now. Madam Mallory said disdainfully, “Oh dear, look at these. You’re the future CEO of Mallory Corporation. Throw these away.” “It’s a waste to throw them away. Just leave them there,” Pierre replied lazily. He spent a lot of money to buy these imported clothes.Previously, when he went drag racing wi
What Aunt Neile said was exactly what Luca had in mind.She was right. Luke was working too hard. Even though Luke was healthy and strong now, if he continued to work like this, his body would not be able to take it. Although he was still young, the nights he stayed up to work would damage his health and have him end up falling sick when he got older. Something suddenly came into Luca’s mind, and she said, “Aunt Neile, I’ll write down a few diet plans for you later. Why don’t you make the food according to them for Mr. Crawford when he has dinner at home?” "Diet plans? Ms. Craw, is something wrong with Mr. Crawford's health?" Aunt Neile asked anxiously. Aunt Neile knew Luca studied naturopathy, so after she heard Luca mention diet plans, she panicked as she was worried Luke was having some health issues.Luca shook her head and replied, “Mr. Crawford is healthy. I just think that he should take special care of his diet since he’s been working so hard. That way, his health won’t
Mo was already used to Luca’s cold treatment, so she took the initiative to ask, “Dr. Craw, was the person who sent you here just now your boyfriend?”Based on her previous observations, the car Luca came in today was not the one she usually used.She could tell from the car plate alone that the car she usually used was Luke’s car, but the car she came in today was more common, and so was the car plate. Mo guessed that it was not Luke’s car.If it were not Luke’s car, it would be worth finding out the identity of the person who sent her to work.Luca glanced at the descending number shown on the elevator panel and said indifferently, “Ms. Stone, do you sit in the backseat of your boyfriend’s car?”“Of course not, I’ll be in the passenger seat…” Mo stopped in her tracks when she understood what she was trying to imply.If it were not her boyfriend’s car, did she take a taxi?It seemed like she was thinking too much.She did not stand in the doorway just now, and there was quite
“Sort of.” Luca nodded and sat down on a chair.When the other two researchers heard her, they started gathering around her. “Dr. Craw, you’re brilliant. It’s only been a while, but you’ve already got a sample. Is this the next research project for our team?”“If it goes well, perhaps…” Luca was overwhelmed with questions. She knew that there would be people she recognized in the laboratory, but she did not expect them to be so curious.“That’s awesome!” The researcher exclaimed at how fast she was, so she continued to ask, “Dr. Craw, can you tell us what this research is about?”“I’ll have to keep that confidential for now. I don’t have high hopes for this experiment either. You all can hurry up with your experiments. I believe that I’ll be able to apply for a new research project soon, so everyone will be busy by then,” Luca hinted that they should seize the opportunity and time now as they would be busy in the future.The researchers looked at the liquid in the sample and said
Nina trembled when she was touched. Her whole body was shaking.Karen’s touch was icy cold, and when her hand fell on Nina’s face, it carried a chill.“Don’t hurt her!” Percy’s voice was hoarse, his anger barely concealed in his eyes.He was furious but kept reminding himself not to provoke Karen.“Hmph, look at how nervous you are.” Karen's patience wore thin. Without another word, she laid out her conditions. “If you want me to let her go, fine.”“What do you want me to do?” Percy knew the conditions she was about to propose would not be as simple as keeping her out of the psychiatric hospital.It could involve Pierre.Perhaps even the company.Even though Karen had spoken to him about the high hopes she had for him, Percy did not believe a word of it. To her, from beginning to end, the only person who mattered was Pierre.Percy was merely a tool to secure her position in the Mallory family.“See? You still care about this woman. You’ve disappointed me!” Karen glanced at Ni
“Mr. Mallory, I didn’t dare to go in. Nina and your mother are still inside.” After Sue realized that Nina might be in danger, she had been waiting outside, unwilling to leave.She had been planning to rush in with the other employees if she heard Nina scream.Percy's expression darkened. He did not blame Sue for the situation, so he did not say anything. Instead, he quickly walked to Nina’s office door and pushed it open.The sight before him sent a chill through his veins, as though his blood had turned to ice.“You're here?” Karen fixed her eerie gaze on the person who had opened the door. A strange, sinister smile curved at the corners of her lips. She stood behind Nina with a knife tightly gripped in her hand.The sharp blade was pressed against Nina’s neck, already leaving a faint red mark.Sue gasped at the sight and instantly lost her composure.Karen frowned in dissatisfaction, moving the knife slightly and muttering, “Why is there another woman here? Tell her to leave!
“'ll contact someone in A City to investigate,” said Gale.“Let Percy know while you're at it,” added Luke. “He needs to be aware of this.”“Got it.” Gale hurried off to handle the matter.…After taking Gale's call, Percy hung up and stared icily at the middle-aged man standing before him.Under Percy's chilling gaze, the man nervously dabbed at the sweat on his forehead with a handkerchief.“Mr. Mallory, my sincerest apologies…” The man, the director of the psychiatric hospital, had come to personally apologize to Percy today.Karen had escaped.Two days ago, Percy admitted Karen to the psychiatric hospital. After an evaluation, the doctors determined her condition warranted hospitalization, so she was admitted.Even though Karen was against it, given her mental state and with the consent of an immediate family member, the hospital was legally authorized to proceed.Percy had even informed the hospital to take special care of Karen. He had explicitly instructed them not to
When she opened her eyes again, the sky outside had already darkened slightly.Luca mumbled, feeling the warmth beside her. She instinctively curled closer. “What time is it?”“It's a little past five.” Luke gently rubbed her back, offering a quiet comfort to help her feel at ease.Since he could not be there beside her, he could only make these small gestures to bring her some peace of mind.“An entire afternoon just passed like that…” Luca was reluctant to leave at the moment. Her slender fingers lightly pressed against his chest.Luke took her hand in his, bringing it to his lips for a soft kiss, holding it as if it were something precious and tenderly stroking it.Luca's hands had once been delicate and smooth, but during their time in the small villa, they had become much rougher.“You've got calluses.” Luke felt sorry for her.Luca gently traced her finger over his lips, leaning in to plant a soft kiss on him. “It’s just from the needlework and the experiments I’ve been d
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