The car slowly began to move.Jason had already made all the necessary arrangements at the hotel in advance.Bianca sat straight-up in the car. She did not dare to look in front of her, just in case the man accidentally entered her point of view, so she kept looking at the road as it passed them.Luke was lazily perusing some newspapers. His slender and well-defined fingers held the corners of the paper, and he emanated a chill, as though he was frozen in ice. He did not say anything either.All of a sudden, Bianca felt parched.Every time she was nervous, she always wanted to drink some water.…When they arrived at the hotel, Sue did not wait for Bianca to catch up with her. Instead, she enthusiastically greeted the three partners and went into the hotel.She thought of herself as quite the veteran in the field. Of course she noticed what was happening.The overbearing man Bianca mentioned who may be pursuing her on a whim was probably the boss of T Corporation himself. In o
Bianca did not think a mere glass of wine could make her this dizzy.She shook her head and glanced underneath the tablecloth on the large round table. The table had eight legs, and there was a particularly thick one right in front of her.Perhaps she had accidentally tripped over that table leg.She had spilled the glass of red wine all over her boss' pants and directly on the most embarrassing part of a man too. It was completely soaked. Bianca figured she deserved ten thousand deaths right about now.Luke always thought that she was purposely seducing him. After this incident, she would never be able to stand with her back straight again."What are you standing around for? Help Mr. Crawford wipe it off!”Sue handed her a packet of tissues and hastened Bianca urgently.Bianca did not have any time to think. Her first reaction was to pull a tissue and press it against her boss’s crotch…The tissue immediately grew drenched once it touched the red wine, turning a seductively de
After all that rubbing and friction, the woman’s fair soft foot felt scalded by the burning heat of the man’s large hand…She did not know when Luke let go of her foot. All she remembered was a pain from her lower abdomen that came in waves. Eventually, there was a thin layer of sweat over her forehead…The dizziness from the wine and the cramps made her curl up on the large, soft, and warm bed. Before she knew it, she had drifted off to sleep.Every so often, Luke would come to rest in this suite here at this hotel.The hotel belonged to T Corporation.From the day he officially returned to the Crawfords and began work at T Corporation, this suite had belonged to him. Unrelated persons were usually not allowed to come even close to this place.After she fell asleep, he adjusted the air-conditioning temperature and carefully covered her with the blankets.By the time Bianca woke up, it was already dark outside.She looked around the unfamiliar hotel room and took a second to re
A blush crept up Bianca’s face.The lady next to her was not at all restricted with the topics she conversed with Bianca. Instead, she was excitedly chatting about any topic under the sun without the slightest care if there were any men nearby.‘Spill it to me, I’m very curious!” The lady next to Bianca had a look of anticipation on her face.Bianca was dumbfounded to find that sex-related topics that used to be frowned upon by the society were now being discussed so openly.“He isn’t...” Bianca shook her head.However, Bianca’s ‘he isn’t my husband’ had not been completed when the lady next to her discreetly turned to look behind Bianca with a lustful gaze directed at Luke.Subsequently, the lady turned around to interrupt Bianca. The lady blushed as she said, “We’re both women. We’ve surely done it with our husbands. What is there to be shy about? Can share some details with me? How many sessions do both of you have in a week? I can see with just a look that your man is very sk
Bianca had to admit that with this man around to protect her, she was feeling doubly safe.Which woman in this world would not like to be protected by such an outstanding man?However, whenever you feel that the man was the right person, you would still end up getting yourself hurt. It was only when you were ladened with wounds that you would understand that love could be as sweet as honey and at the same time, it could suddenly become as cold as the blade of a knife.What would this man leave for her in the end? She did not know, and neither could she afford to bet on it.Bianca did not say anything to Luke until they reached the entrance of her residential area.She did not plan to invite Luke in as she did not want him to know which floor and which unit she lived in. Otherwise, he might suddenly appear with his kids at her door.She was now sharing rent with Nina.If Nina saw them together, it might bring up some unnecessary misunderstandings.At the office, Jason and Sue ha
“We shouldn’t appear in front of each other ever again. You’ll not only get agitated and harm your health, but it also makes you age faster as well.”Each word hammered into Marie’s face before Bianca decided to walk away.“Don’t leave...”Marie’s expression suddenly changed as she humbled herself. Both her hands reached out to grab Bianca’s arm. She begged, “It’s all my fault. I’m sorry. You can hit me or scold me. You can do anything that’ll make you happy.”Bianca turned around and looked at her.Marie’s hands that were on Bianca’s shoulder slowly shifted to Bianca’s hands. With an innocent expression, Marie said, “Bea, you know that I have always lacked fatherly love since I was born. That’s why I envied you for having a father. Ever since I joined your family, I’ve always been on bad terms with you because I felt that you lived a more blissful life than me. However, I was immature and young back then. Please believe me, I never intended to snatch your boyfriend from you...”
Luke Crawford was at the pharmacy buying four boxes of medications following the prescription given by the community doctor earlier.This was his first experience buying medications for a woman.However, when he returned, he could not find Bianca anywhere his eyes could see....Late at night in the Crawford manor.Blanche Crawford was still wide awake. His petite figure was sitting on the black leather couch.“Big Brother, aren’t we going to bed?” Rainie hugged her teddy bear while slumped on the side of the couch as she fuzzily asked.“Go to bed if you’re feeling sleepy. I’ll wait on my own.” Blanche was feeling sleepy, but he forced himself to stay vigilant, refusing to let his eyelids meet.He was determined to wait until their father was back and say what he wanted to say before going to bed.Rainie heard that her brother wanted to continue to wait. She felt that she should learn to be strong like her brother rather than feel sleepy so easily.Uncle Louis had said that s
Next morning, it was a surprise that the boy did not laze in bed.Thud, thud, thud. He ran back to his room, took his little toothbrush, and started washing up for the morning. He had a row of neat and white teeth which he carefully brushed. Once done, he ran to look for Rainie. When he opened the door, he announced to her, “Our mommy is still alive.”Rainie’s hair was tied into a neat braid. She cocked her head to the side, “Big Bro, what are you talking about?”“I said, our mother is still alive!” Blanche said as he marched forward and knelt on the floor to help his sister wear her shoes before bringing her to another house within the mansion.Their nanny was not bothered by what the kids were doing.Blanche got his sister to be on the lookout while he sneaked into Uncle Louis’ room quietly. He took his uncle’s phone and turned around to sneak out of the room...“Did you get it Big Bro?” Rainie widened her eyes to ask.Blanche nodded and went to a secluded corner with his sist
“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
“Don’t worry, it won’t affect you in the slightest,” said Abel.The villa was bought under Shanks’ name.So while it appeared to be the Island of Despair’s property, it was, in fact, Shanks’ personal asset.Abel shot a glance at his subordinates, who stood beside him. Without hesitation, they grabbed the doctor and hauled him away.As Hera watched the scene unfold, she felt a sudden pang of unease. She was well aware of Abel's methods. Punishment was never off the table. However, seeing the way things were unfolding, Hera could not shake the feeling that Abel might actually take the doctor’s life.Still, they were in A City, a country with strict laws. Would Abel really go that far?As Abel turned to leave, Hera said almost nervously, “Darling…”“I have some matters to take care of. Be good and stay here. Don’t wander around, okay?” Abel’s mood was apparently lifted by the successful surgery. His voice was unexpectedly gentle.Hera’s unease only deepened. She grabbed the slee
All three of them stepped out of the vehicle.Hera realized that the surgery might already be over and could not wait to hear the results.Abel, equally eager, immediately asked as soon as he saw them, “Is the surgery finished?”“Yes, the surgery was successful. The transplant was completed, and all the nerves we could connect have been repaired. Now, it’s up to the follow-up treatment,” answered Shanks.The doctor who had been kicked out earlier stared in disbelief.They actually succeeded in the transplant? How was that even possible?“Great, fantastic!” Abel let out a sigh of relief before bursting into laughter.What had seemed impossible in modern medicine had achieved a different outcome in Shanks’ hands.Unlike others who might celebrate the medical breakthrough, Abel’s joy came from a more personal place—Kassy would soon return to his side. His delight was unmistakable.“T-This can’t be!” muttered the dismissed doctor, who was still in shock. “A surgery this revoluti