"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 lifted her gaze, looking at Jane's swollen, tearful eyes. She said, "The reality is such. No matter how much you cry, it won't bring Harriet back. We should think about the next steps." "..." Alright. Jane wiped her tears and picked up the dishes for Heloise. "You're right, Miss. Now, I'm the only one serving you at Hyacinth Garden. It might not be enough. Should I talk to the young master and add another servant?" "No need," Heloise refused without a second thought. "Do you think the eyes on me aren't enough? Hyacinth Garden might be empty, but Reginald has eyes everywhere outside." "The young master is like that. Why does he always have so many people watching you? It's so uncomfortable," Jane sighed. Reginald made it clear; his possessiveness was strong. He was now guarding against any possibility of her escaping. Jane kept serving her food. Heloise felt a bit helpless. It was supposed to be a meal she invite
"Ha."Upon hearing this, Heloise stood there and couldn't help but laugh, her lips curved in a mocking arc.The teachers in the office all took a cold breath; Professor Campbell was the most untouchable professor in their law school. Any student who showed a hint of disrespect in front of him would face consequences.Yet, she dared to display such a smile.Indeed, when Heloise smiled, Professor Campbell's face immediately turned ugly, like the bottom of a pot. The veins on his forehead popped as he asked, "What are you laughing at?""Since the leadership knows that I can even pull in senators, do you think having a school leader for me is a difficult task?" Heloise responded with a smile, her clear eyes showing no sign of weakness."Bang!"Professor Campbell directly threw the teacup in his hand. "You are outrageous! Do you know who you are talking to? You dare to threaten me and still want to enter the law school? Dream on!"Without his approval, she could forget about entering the l
Heloise furrowed her brows, understanding that Reginald had misunderstood the situation."Reginald?"Darnell, still holding his injured arm, looked at Reginald in astonishment. How could he be here?"Weren't you holding hands tightly just now?" Reginald, still sitting in the car, continued to smile. "Why did you stop? Keep going.""I don't know him well," Heloise said coldly, holding the suitcase and moving to the side, increasing the distance between her and Darnell."Oh, really?" Reginald, sitting there, licked his lower teeth with a smirk. Placing one hand on the steering wheel, he said, "In that case, if I hit him to death, you shouldn't feel sorry, right?"As he spoke, a hint of bloodlust flashed in his eyes, and he forcefully accelerated towards Darnell.Darnell, wide-eyed and panicked, quickly moved to the side.Reginald continued, not turning but directly hit the wall, scraping past."Bang."Under the deafening sound, the front of the car almost deformed.In the chaos, Darnell
And then, this lifetime, she could never stand up again."..."Heloise silently looked at him, her eyes devoid of any fear, surprisingly calm.Jane had been listening outside the door and couldn't hold back anymore. She rushed in, kneeling down anxiously. "Young Master, please don't! Miss hasn't run away. If you break her legs like this, her life will be ruined."Breaking the legs of someone so young would add so much hardship to her future life."..."Interrupted, Reginald's face darkened.Ben quickly entered and pulled Jane out, saying, "What are you doing, Jane? You're asking for trouble. I haven't settled the matter of you helping someone impersonate and lure away the bodyguards. Get out!"Now Mr. Wordsworth is furious, staying here is courting death."What impersonation?"Jane was confused, but at this moment, she couldn't care less about anything. She resisted Ben's pulling and knelt on the ground, shouting, "Young Master, if you want to break someone's legs, break mine. Spare M
Heloise sat there, calmly looking at him. "Mr. Wordsworth, please continue. This way, I can owe you a little less."Settling the score, she wanted to lighten the atmosphere."..."Was she being sarcastic? Since she didn't escape, how could he bear to harm her?Reginald, feeling uncomfortable, cleared his throat and bent down to remove the bone lock. Her knee was already bruised, eliciting sympathy.He frowned, looking at her. "Ben didn't handle things well and implicated you. I'll have him beaten half to death to vent your anger."Shifting blame continued.Upon hearing this, Heloise felt like laughing. She looked into Reginald's eyes and said in a calm tone, "No need. Since I am Mr. Wordsworth's canary, you can do as you please. I have no grievances to express."The expression... She really doesn't know how to retort against others.Reginald sat down in front of her. "You shouldn't have met someone named Darnell."Shifting blame once more, claiming it was a mistake of fate."Should I
She once said that his one-handed matchstick-striking gesture was quite charming. Was she acting?Heloise really didn't want to bother with him, but he was pushing her step by step. She lifted her gaze, collided with his deep eyes, and said with a sly smile, "Mr. Wordsworth, how about I twist your knee bones a bit and then soothe you? What do you think?"To see how he would interpret the word "pretending" later on.She expected Reginald's face to turn even darker at this comment. However, he unexpectedly stared at her with a strange excitement in his eyes. The next moment, she was lifted up by him.Reginald held her, kicked the door open, and walked downstairs without a word. The living room was exceptionally quiet, illuminated by the light and the fragrance of hyacinth.The wheelchair downstairs was still not put away. Reginald put Heloise down and sat in the wheelchair, casually stepping on the coffee table. He reached down, rolled up his trouser leg to the knee, and then picked up
"......" 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