Jason looked at Bianca with a guilty look as his dry lips twitched. He wanted to say something, but in the end, he shook his head and said, "Madam, the boss is not doing so well. The protest downstairs suddenly turned into a riot that went out of control. Boss was injured while managing the scene. He has several broken bones..." “However, that was not the worst thing that happened. During the riot, the boss was hit by a steel pipe on the head to save an innocent child. At that time, his head was not bleeding but he was unconscious… After checking, they found a blood clot in his head. Dr. Johann is the best at surgery, but he’s abroad now and it’ll take a while for him to come back. We can only call in a few world-renowned surgical experts. No one knows what will happen after this…" Bianca felt like she was suffocating as though her blood had turned into boiling water. She felt horrible. No wonder Luke had locked her in the office and insisted that she was not allowed
Susan turned her head and saw the glaring scratches on her son's handsome cheek. A cloud of haze flashed through her eyes! Susan positioned Louis behind her and looked at Allison condescendingly. Her gaze was like a sharp arrow drenched with venom as she said, "Allison, I heard that your son was injured and as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Crawford family, I brought Louis here to visit Luke. I didn’t expect that you’d scratch my son! I’ll forgive you this time considering what you’re going through, but let me warn you, keep to your lane. Otherwise, I’ll make sure that you’ll regret it!" Allison was well aware that Susan was a tough woman and she had a strong family background, so now that she was angry, Allison knew to back off. Allison glanced at the scratches on Louis' face and then at her sharp nails. She stepped aside knowing that she had lost. Old Master Crawford was so angry that he could not speak. His grandson was in the operating room. It was
Outside the window, the moonlight was gently shining in. The moonlight shone through the white curtains brought a sense of comforting beauty to this dark night. The intensive care unit was quiet at night, except for the ticking sound of the oxygen generator. Under the soft lights, Bianca affectionately gazed at Luke. The white wall lamp provided her with an unobstructed view of Luke's face. His handsome face seemed to have aged a little. His lips were a little dry and there were some visible cracks. Bianca picked up a clean wet towel, placed it on his lips, and gently wiped them. Luke had always managed his stress on his own, protecting Bianca and the kids from all of that. However, he did not know that his actions were hurting her. She was his wife; she was supposed to face his troubles with him and fight by his side. Bianca thought to herself, ‘When he wakes up, I have to bring this up with him.’ The dizzying white light enveloped Bianca's
T Corporation’s press conference. In the washroom. Bianca looked at herself in the mirror. Her clean face was pale and haggard, while her messy long hair was casually draped over her chest. The fitted suit wrapped her slender body perfectly. Bianca tied her hair up into a ponytail, and she gently stroked the diamond necklace on her chest. It had been a wedding gift from Luke. At this point in time, it gave her unlimited courage and confidence. She smiled at herself, rinsed her face with cold water, and cheered herself on! It was just a press conference. She would get it done for her husband. … Outside. Whether it was the authoritative media companies or the small media outlets that usually survived on entertainment news, all of the influential media in A City was present. Even some well-known international news media had rushed over. All of the channels that originally broadcasted dramas or entertainment channels all switched to the live
Bianca faced the reporters' antagonistic questions by brushing away her sideburns and speaking in a solemn voice. "No words can express the guilt in my heart while faced with such a major tragedy. As the owner of The Galleria, I admit that T Corporation cannot shirk our responsibility in this incident. However, we cannot conclude if there is an element of sabotage in the accident. We have already set up a special task force that will cooperate with the police on the investigations. I would advise the general public not to worry. The investigative process shall be fully transparent, and we will give everyone a satisfactory explanation!" After she said that, there was a commotion among the reporters. The reporters jostled among each other to be the first to ask questions. They bombarded Bianca with all sorts of weird and tricky questions. They lifted their microphones as high as they could and shouted their questions out loud. The scene at the press conference was utterly chaot
Luke had been sleeping for two days. When he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was Bianca holding his hand. The curtains were half-drawn, and the sunlight that came through the window created mottled patterns on the floor. He could hear birds chirping outside. His hand was slightly cool. The soft and tender hand that enveloped his hand was warmer, and it carried a familiar fragrance. Bianca looked at Luke in a daze. He had been unconscious for two days, but for Bianca, it might as well have been two years. The stray strands of his mustache were like sprouts next to his lips. He seemed unkempt. He was not in his best condition, though his gaze was animated. As their eyes met, Bianca greedily relished the fact that Luke was filled with vigor once more. Her eyes misted up. She grasped his hand tightly and said softly, "You're finally awake, Luke. How are your injuries? Does it hurt?" Luke looked at her determinedly. "It doesn't hurt. I'm fine. It's only a minor inj
Bianca was not interested in getting into such meaningless quibbles with Mavis. Moreover, Luke really needed to rest. She indicated to Mavis to step outside of the ward to talk. After they went out, Bianca gently closed the door so that Luke would not be bothered by what was happening outside. Mavis glared at Bianca, angry at her ingratitude. How could she be in the mood to eat tarts when the CEO was so heavily injured? If it were her, she would have been so worried that she would not be able to eat or sleep. Mr. Crawford's love was wasted on Bianca Rayne! Mavis pressed her crimson lips together, and her beautiful face was wracked with anger. "Why do you have the appetite to eat now, Ms. Rayne? T Corporation is in chaos now, and the CEO is seriously injured. You look so relaxed when everyone else is so worried!" The sarcasm in her words was palpable. Bianca leaned on the wall and gave Mavis a side-eye. "In your opinion, Ms. Laviere, how should I react to this situation?
When Luke woke up again, he saw Bianca sitting next to him on the bed. One of her hands was gently caressing his palm, while her chin rested on her other hand as she stared at him. She was unbelievably beautiful under the warm sunlight. Her face was fair and soft, and her eyes were clear and animated. Her eyelashes were thin and long. When she blinked, they flapped like two nimble butterflies. However, there seemed to be an inexplicable melancholy in her gaze. He could not help but frown. He did not wish to see her worry about something. Bianca smiled gently when she saw that Luke was awake. "Are you hungry? It's about to rain outside. What do you want to eat? I'll have it delivered." Luke shook his head and patted his bed. "I'm not hungry. Come and lie down next to me, Bea." Bianca let go of his hand and went to pour a glass of warm water for him. "Your lips look dry. You should drink some water." Luke took the glass and gently sipped the water. He looked at her, not
“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