It looked like an ordinary dress, not even qualifying as formal wear. However, Heloise's delicate skin and long legs transformed it. With a simple turn, the skirt hem lifted slightly, resembling a dark starry sea in motion.
This kind of beauty surpassed embellishments with diamonds on a dress because it was too naturally enchanting.
Realizing this, a group of girls couldn't help but feel sour.
"Heloi..."
An excited male voice sounded, seemingly recalling something as the voice didn't call out her full name.
Heloise didn't respond, but Bena, who was nearby, immediately changed her demeanor, smiling coquettishly at the approaching person.
"Darnell, you're here."
Darnell, attending the banquet with his parents and elder brother, noticed Heloise the moment he got out of the car.
He immediately disregarded everything and ran towards Heloise.
Bena greeted him with a smile, but Darnell didn't even notice her. He brushed past he
Darnell quickly followed up.Heloise felt a bit annoyed.Fortunately, she had informed Reginald about her visit to the Wordsworth residence today. Otherwise, if this reached Reginald's ears, he might think there was something unclear between her and Darnell....Tricia stood there, greeting the guests, and upon hearing the voices of her classmates, she turned her gaze and saw Bena and a group of girls."You've arrived."Tricia smiled and greeted them.Tricia exuded an air of nobility, but in front of her classmates, she didn't put on any airs, earning her respect from all the girls.The group of people gathered around Tricia, standing together, chatting and laughing."Tricia, why did you invite Spicy ThankGod? She doesn't give you any face at school," one girl complained.This comment struck a chord with Bena, who was just about to say something when Tricia spoke firmly, "Spicy is not that kind of person. Don't mi
"Ah, we have a knight in shining armor too?" Fred's tone was sharp as he locked eyes with Heloise. "Weren't you against class distinctions? How come you're now getting cozy with the third young master of the wealthy Smith family?""Choose your words carefully," Darnell's expression turned cold.Standing behind him, Heloise remained calm and composed, casually turning her wrist to adjust the bracelet as if the mockery wasn't directed at her.Fred looked at her with disdain, and a middle-aged man sitting in the center of the sofa gestured for Heloise to come closer. "Come here, little girl."Heloise's eyes flickered slightly at his words.The next moment, she smiled and walked over, approaching the man with ease. Darnell watched her with some concern.The middle-aged man sat there, holding a valuable glass of wine and looking at her with a disdainful smile. "To be honest, I've seen many young and ambitious individuals like you. Today, I'll enl
"You—"Fred's face turned pale, and he stared at her, unable to utter a word.When Tricia walked in from outside, the meeting area was engulfed in an eerie silence.She looked around at everyone, her gaze falling on Fred and Heloise, who were facing off. Tricia approached them, smiling, "Spicy, you've arrived. Let me introduce you...""Tricia, don't act like a good person," Fred said coldly. "ThankGod is very noble. How could he be interested in the Talent Society?""What?" Tricia was stunned. Seeing the strange expressions on everyone's faces, she suddenly didn't know what to say."I don't really like the Talent Society. I'm leaving," Heloise continued.Today, Heloise didn't really intend for Tricia to introduce her. She had her own agenda, and now that her purpose was achieved, she could leave.After speaking, Heloise turned and walked out.Darnell, noticing this, tried to follow, and Tricia hurriedly caught up.
At this moment, Ryan appeared as a retired tycoon from a super conglomerate, exuding an air of nobility and a hint of leisure. His smile was exceedingly gentle.Heloise stood among the guests; her gaze fixed on Vanora.It was her first time meeting the lady of the Wordsworth family. Despite reaching middle age, Vanora maintained a graceful figure, and her facial features showed no wrinkles beneath the makeup. Her temperament was gentle as water.This seemingly amiable person, however, had climbed into her best friend's husband's bed on the night of her friend giving birth. Truly, appearances could be deceiving."Welcome, distinguished guests. Your presence enhances the brilliance of this gathering..." Ryan took the microphone and began his eloquent speech with a robust voice.Heloise watched the two protagonists above without joining the applause that echoed through the venue. Instead, she observed coldly.Not particularly sympathetic by nat
Dizzy and disoriented, Ben barely composed himself and followed behind Reginald. In the face of such silence, he was already accustomed to it.Reginald lazily walked into the Wordsworth mansion, casting a casual glance around. The crowd on the right was absent, but on the left...His gaze quickly caught a glimpse of wheat-colored skin.Heloise stood among the guests, meeting his gaze from a distance. His eyes instantly deepened, carrying a dark light of possessiveness.Her heart tightened. He wouldn't come over in front of so many people, would he?"He's looking over here.""Who is he looking at?"The excited voices of several girls behind Heloise were trembling.Suddenly, a breeze passed by her side. Tricia, holding the hem of her dress, walked forward and directly approached Reginald.Tricia, who usually exuded an artistic vibe, even displayed a radiant smile in front of Reginald. "Second brother, you really came."
If this girl reports him, won't he be done for?Darnell stood not far away, watching with a darkening gaze.Tricia observed from a distance, realizing that her honeyed water was probably unnecessary.Heloise looked at the man in front of her with a wry expression, feeling everyone's eyes piercing her like arrows, as if facing a thousand accusing glares.Reginald glared at her, and each long eyelash gradually tinged with a hint of anger. "Why aren't you coming over?"The invitation to this dance was a bit too arrogant."Mr. Wordsworth, I don't know how to dance." Heloise forced a faint smile, her tone polite yet distant.It sounded like two strangers conversing.She hoped he would understand her message, give her some freedom, and not make her a target of public attention."As long as you have feet."Reginald was indifferent, gripping her delicate wrist and pulling her away.His fingers were slender, warm, t
Tricia stood in place, her beautiful face expressionless, but her lips pursed tightly.Fred walked up to her, looking at the radiant Heloise on stage, and said with a grimace, "Your brother wouldn't actually be interested in her, right?"They all ridiculed Heloise quite a bit today. If she snags Reginald, it would be a skyrocketing rise for her, and they, on the other hand, would have no place to go.Upon hearing this, Tricia showed an elegant smile and said, "I've always said that Spicy is special. As a commoner, she shines so brightly, dancing so well, as if there's nothing she can't do. It's quite normal for my brother to be attracted to her." She praised Heloise again.Fred was extremely disgusted.A maid holding various empty glasses walked by him. Connecting Tricia's words, Fred suddenly sneered.Nothing she can't do? That's too full of herself.As a commoner, there are plenty of things she doesn't know in high society.T
Ben stood at the back and signaled to a bodyguard leaning against the wall.The bodyguard immediately walked over, drew the gun from his waist, and aimed it at the maid's head.The maid was so scared that she knelt on the ground, extremely frightened, "I'm sorry, Second Young Master. I was momentarily confused and took money from Young Master Fred. I deliberately poured the wine into the wrong glass for Miss. ThankGod. I'm sorry, I'm sorry...""You..."Fred quickly stood up, wanting to retort but found he had nothing to say. His face turned extremely ugly in an instant."Why do we always have these opportunistic people?" Reginald sat there, licking his lips, his handsome face completely shrouded in shadows. After a while, he spoke without much expression, "Throw her out. If she can still find a job in the PHOENIXFELL Empire, Ben, you don't need to come see me again.""Yes, Mr. Wordsworth." Ben nodded and gestured to the bodyguard, "Throw 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