"The Smith family has some nerve, given the current situation outside. They dare to shelter the Brook family mother and daughter."Reginald's tone was dark and ominous.Now, anyone with a sense of the situation would know that Reginald had no intention of protecting the Brook family. The Smith family's actions were audacious in the face of this clarity; it's like seeking death."Darnell is a pampered young man, not much cunning, simple-minded, and with a gentle temperament. A few drops of tears from Coral can easily manipulate him."Heloise said calmly, "Although he's just the third in line, and the family's wealth may not be divided too much, he has won the favor of the Smith family's old lady. If he pleads with her, she will naturally help him take in the Brook family mother and daughter."She continued talking without realizing that the man beside her was getting increasingly furious.Reginald suddenly gripped her chin, staring coldly at her. "You know the third son of the Smith fa
The villa in Rosefield Garden has been simply decorated for the wedding. Romantic roses cover the ground, and a long red carpet is placed among pure white roses.The notary stands beside the notary table, ready and waiting for the ceremony to begin.Mrs. Old Smith, dressed in luxurious elegance, sits at the front, happily watching Grace, who has been flattering her with sweet words.Like Coral, Grace has undergone four stomach washings, almost losing her life, but now she has to muster up her spirits.Today, this wedding must succeed.Otherwise, the last refuge of the Brook family will be gone."Darnell is my favorite grandson. I don't care about matching social status. As long as Darnell likes it, I like it too," Mrs. Old Smith says with a smile.She has been deceived by the mother-daughter duo of the Brook family and thinks that Darnell and Coral treat her well. Feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of the large wedding, they specially arranged a small ceremony for her first, withou
Coral covered her mouth, her eyes turning red. "Forget it, Darnell. I didn't expect to end up like this for you. My dad is already inside prison, and now, we're supposed to have a small wedding, but with a coffin right in front of us? No way. I'm calling off the wedding."Saying this, Coral, crying, covered her face and tried to leave. Darnell quickly grabbed her, holding her tightly in his arms. "Coral, don't worry. No one can stop us from being together."Originally, he found the situation a bit strange, but now it seemed that Heloise had really gone to extremes.It turned out to be just some romantic affairs.Mrs. Old Smith understood and looked at Heloise as if she were looking at a piece of plaster. She didn't pay much attention and just instructed the butler, "Butler, send someone to the Smith family to invite some bodyguards over. Capture these disgusting people and give them a good lesson."How dare they come to Rosefield Garden and mess with her!Upon hearing this, Heloise sm
"Why didn't you ever tell me that Heloise is your sister?" Darnell asked, his voice trembling.Coral had always claimed to be an only child, saying that she and Heloise were good friends, that she was saddened by Heloise's disappearance, and that they were both grieving. Two grieving people should lean on each other.In the midst of this, what is true and what is false?"I..." Coral tried to explain, but the chaos around her turned her thoughts into a tangled mess.The lies she had spun were more intricate than a spider's web, and she didn't know how to weave a convincing tale.What to do now...Coral looked at Grace for help. Grace was crouched on the ground and said bitterly, "Darnell, now is not the time to pursue these matters. Heloise is about to kill us. You ignored me and Coral; now you should also think about your grandmother.""Now is the time to pursue these matters!" Darnell suddenly shouted hysterically, his black pupils contracting.Everyone was stunned.Heloise stood the
“Mom?”Heloise sneered mockingly, "I've never found this word so disgusting before."Harriet also had the last name Hall, and she never called her mother, but Harriet sacrificed her life for her. As for Grace Hall Brook, she called her mother, and what was the result?"No, Heloise..." Grace pleaded in fear, tears falling, "Be more calm, Mom really knows she was wrong. Please, for the sake of our past relationship, spare Mom's life, okay?"Heloise laughed, "You can rest assured. For the sake of our past relationship, I won't let you go alone. Once you leave, I'll send Coral over to accompany you."Hearing this, Coral's legs went weak, and she tried to run, but the two bodyguards held her firmly.Grace had only one daughter, and she was most distressed about her. When she heard Heloise's words, Grace was so frightened that she couldn't even think. She hurriedly explained, "No, Heloise, the whole thing was done by me. It has nothing to do with Coral.""The whole thing has nothing to do w
Heloise approached Coral slowly, the cane in hand.Coral, terrified, turned pale and struggled with excitement. The wedding dress on her body twisted into an unrecognizable shape."What are you doing? What do you want? Heloise, have you gone crazy? You, you dare, you wretched woman!""Don't move!"The bodyguard pressed her down firmly."Heloise, what are you trying to do?"Darnell looked at Heloise in astonishment, wondering what she was planning.Heloise stepped closer, lifting the cane in her hand. In her black-and-white eyes, a cold glint flashed. The next moment, she swung the cane down onto Coral's knee.Without a hint of hesitation."Ah—"Coral let out a desperate scream, eyes almost popping out from the pain. Her legs went weak, the pain making it impossible to stand, and she could only be pulled by the bodyguard.The servants of Rosefield Garden huddled around Mrs. Old Smith, all trembling with fear."Coral!"Darnell stared in shock; eyes wide open.Heloise really did it.Helo
"Very clever," Reginald lowered his face, his thin lips almost touching hers, "But, are you analyzing me or that Smith fellow, hmm?"His palm firmly held her waist, trapping her with no escape. His tone was both sexy and dangerous.Heloise didn't struggle, just looked at him strangely. "I don't understand what you mean. "What's with this sudden sourness?Reginald tightened his embrace, lips brushing against her ear as he asked, "He pursued you. When you disappeared, you sought his help."He really knows it all.Heloise's ears were heated by his warm breath. Her hands rested on his chest, creating a subtle distance as she said, "I have nothing to do with him."She understood Reginald's desire for control. Even when they had nothing between them, he regarded her as a possession. Now that the two of them have had sex, it’s even more so, and he takes her as his even further for granted."Is that so? How come I heard he found out at the wedding that you didn't disappear for no reason, and
Reginald sat in the driver's seat, casting a sidelong glance at her hands. Seeing that she hadn't actually discarded the candy, his expression softened slightly. At least she had some sense.…Wordsworth’s Consortium, as the most influential financial group in the PHOENIXFELL Empire, had its headquarters in a prime location in Phoenixfell City.The CEO's office was spacious, with a color scheme of black and gray, exuding a luxurious yet mysteriously dark atmosphere.Reginald stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, and from his perspective, all that met his eyes were the industries of Wordsworth’s Consortium, including the harbor.He stood there, tall and imposing, his back exuding an air of coldness.On the desk behind him, a curved computer screen played a video. The footage showed a funeral parlor.Heloise, dressed in a black dress, walked step by step from the funeral parlor, holding Harriet's ashes. Her
"......" Heloise gave him a speechless look. Distracted for a moment, her character on the screen was shot in the head by Reginald, dying a heroic death.Reginald had aimed for this outcome. He turned to look at her, his mischievous gaze wandering up and down. "Strip."Today, he had suddenly proposed a game where for every round lost, she had to remove an article of clothing, with a one-hour time limit.Heloise didn't want to play, but he had persistently pestered her, not allowing her to do anything else until they played for an hour and only then would he let her go to the study to do her own work."......" Heloise straightforwardly took off her shoes, leaving her feet bare on the carpet.This wasn’t the effect he wanted.Reginald glanced at her small, fair feet and reached out to adjust the air conditioning to a higher temperature.The next round began.Heloise focused on the screen, maneuvering the controller with pre
"Suspect what?"Reginald wiped his hands with a hot towel, seeming to ask casually, as if he didn't care."With her abilities, it would be easier for her to make a mark in other circles. Yet she chose to endure hardships in the Legal Affairs Committee, where the network is already established. She’s been there for two months, and although she rose quickly, she's still just an assistant," Benjamin said."On one hand, she's willing to endure these hardships, and on the other hand, she's able to cultivate people under her into prominent figures in various fields in a short period. Do you think she has a grand ambition?"Those in high positions naturally have their sensitivities.Even though he admired Heloise, Benjamin couldn't help but think more deeply.Such a perceptive girl wouldn't do meaningless things; she must have her own calculations. She propels these people to become figures in various fields, and with more experience, they co
Someone passed by and first looked at her, screaming, with eyes that suggested she was crazy. Then, upon seeing the snake, they quickly fled.Why!Why couldn't she get close to Reginald? Why wasn't she the one to receive Reginald's special attention?She couldn't accept this outcome! She couldn't!She sat on the ground, tears quickly welling up, streaming down her face, overwhelmed with despair.…Ever since she had that candid conversation with Reginald on the football field, Heloise had become increasingly focused on her work in the Legal Affairs Committee.Heloise tackled each task with enthusiasm, consistently completing them with excellence. During this time, some colleagues tried to sabotage her, but she cleverly deflected their attempts. Similarly, higher-ups tested her abilities, but she passed each challenge with flying colors.Soon enough, everyone in the Legal Affairs Committee knew of her. Her path to promoti
Just as she finished typing, Heloise was suddenly embraced from behind by a pair of strong arms. Reginald leaned in from behind, his thin lips touching her ear, tracing along the contours of her earlobe, before suddenly taking it into his mouth and lightly licking it with the tip of his tongue.Heloise was tingling all over from his actions, wanting to break free but held tightly by him.Reginald's kisses quickly trailed over her neck and face, finally locking onto her lips with a strong possessiveness, probing deep, intimate, and ambiguous.He pressed his forehead against hers and hoarsely said, "Let me think."Heloise looked at him somewhat puzzled. What did he mean by letting him think? What was he thinking about?Perhaps because he had just showered, his eyes appeared unusually deep and moist under the light.It reminded her of the time at BlueWolf Mountain when a dolphin, accidentally washed ashore by the sea, lay there barely breathing
His voice carried a bewildering power, like a subtle electric current piercing through one's eardrums and directly into the heart.Heloise sat there, captivated by his voice, intimidated by his gaze, her mind momentarily blank.He said he would ensure all her affairs were smooth and worry-free for life. What a touching statement.Growing up, she had never received such a weighty promise.Heloise admitted to herself that she had been captivated. A hot wind passed before her eyes as she stared fixedly at Reginald in front of her.Behind him, the twilight light burst forth with vivid colors, suddenly breaking through."What, speechless from being moved?" Reginald looked at her, chuckling softly.Heloise looked at him. If she followed his temperament, she should express gratitude for being moved, or at least say thank you.But suddenly, she felt that continuing this way was not right."Thank you, Reginald," Heloise looked at
Reginald stood up from the ground, delivering heartless words.Tricia sat on the ground, her heart wrenched by his words.He couldn't produce any evidence to prove that she intentionally incited those people to target Heloise. Yet, despite this, he almost killed her for Heloise. She had risked her life for him!"Brother, has she ever saved you?" Tears streamed down her face as she asked softly.Reginald turned, buttoning his cuff and reaching for the watch on the table. His movement paused at her words before he put on the watch."How much has she sacrificed for you? Why is she the only one for you?" Tricia questioned as she watched his back.The only one for you.Reginald had never thought of those four words. To him, he was simply interested in Heloise. Every aspect of her fit his taste.Her presence filled the loneliness he had endured for over a decade. Was she really the only one for him?If it were someone else...
"Brother, wait for me." Tricia glanced at Heloise and softly called out, catching up to Reginald and brushing his arm with her finger.Reginald glanced at her sideways but didn't stop, continuing forward. Tricia walked alongside him.Heloise stood still, quietly watching the backs of the two, feeling a faint sense of strangeness pass through her heart. Her expression remained calm, showing little emotion.Is this going to be alright? It really caught her off guard.She thought that Tricia chasing after Reginald would take as long as rebuilding the slums.Once Reginald left, the guards followed suit, leaving the office to them.Heloise withdrew her gaze, carrying the documents into the office and sitting at her desk, ready to work. She tried to start her computer, but it showed a black screen.Heloise was annoyed. She clicked the mouse a couple of times, and large blocky characters began to flash on the screen."Miss me?"
"No."Reginald held her tightly.Heloise gritted her teeth and shrunk her body, slipping out from his arms.Reginald attempted to catch her, but failed. Irritated, he reached for her, pulling her towards him and kissing her forcefully. "If you don't want to sleep, then don't sleep. Let's continue playing."Heloise still wanted to break free, but Reginald pulled her back onto the bed and started fooling around with her.…In the office, colleagues remembered her heroic act of catching snakes and, understandingly, ceased their antagonism. This made Heloise's internship path particularly smooth.Her documents were impeccable, and there wasn't a single mistake in the legal texts she handled, which left her superiors very satisfied."This document contains the latest perfected laws for the slums. Once you've organized and verified it, we can make it public."The leader handed her a document.Heloise accepted it,
“Don't worry, I won't engage in such petty behaviors.”Another person expressed their stance to Heloise.“You saved us today. I'll keep an eye out for you from now on, making sure Adam and the others don't dare to act out again,” said several people around Heloise.“…”What's going on with these people? Weren't they trying to curry favor with her? How did they suddenly change sides in such a short time?Tricia stood there, her expression grim.Heloise sat calmly, raising her eyes to Tricia and giving a nonchalant “Oh.”Everyone followed her gaze to Tricia, and there was a moment of stiffness. This incident was somewhat related to Tricia, but she hadn't instructed them to go after Heloise.The atmosphere felt strangely tense.Soon, someone laughed nervously. “Tricia, you're back! You were lucky you weren't here earlier. Suddenly, the office was filled with snake