Reginald's gaze fell on Tricia, he furrowed his brow, and finally said, "Take her to the hospital for treatment."
There wasn't much tone in his voice.
But for Reginald, who usually regarded others as inconsequential, to speak of saving someone was unusual.
Heloise looked at the arrowhead behind him and asked, "What about you?"
Hearing this, Ben looked over, and upon seeing the large wound on Reginald's back, he was greatly shocked. "I'm sorry, Mr. Wordsworth, it's my fault for not being thorough. I'll take you to get medical treatment immediately."
"Okay." Reginald casually tossed the gun to Ben with one hand, while his other hand still held onto Heloise's, not letting go.
"Then let's go," Ben said, suddenly glancing at Tricia on the ground. "Mr. Wordsworth, they both have arrow wounds. Should they be treated together?"
Reginald gave him a look as if he were looking at an idiot. "Find a doctor to treat my injury at the hotel."
Heloise looked at the bloody arrowhead and wondered how he endured the pain of pulling out such a long arrow.She raised her hand and gently patted his other shoulder, saying, "It's out now, the worst part is over."Upon hearing this, Reginald pulled her in front of him, resting his head on her chest. The faint scent of mint emanated from her, immediately soothing his pain.Heloise watched the blood seeping from his back, her brows furrowing tighter. Before she could react, her hand had already wrapped around his head, fingers buried in his short hair, gently comforting him.Seeing this scene, Ben, who was watching from the side, suddenly understood everything."Luckily, no vital organs were injured, but the bone injury is quite severe. He needs rest. I'll start stitching up the wound."Doctor Phillips began to treat the wound, stitching it layer by layer.Reginald leaned against Heloise, occasionally moaning in pain, while Heloise bi
Upon hearing this, Ben was somewhat stunned. "But the captured individuals don't seem to be lying. Could it be that one of the groups is using Fred's name as a cover?"So, even the assassin didn't know who had hired him."Then let's first bring Fred under control. As for the Shaw family, since they don't know what's good for them, we won't let them continue causing trouble in Phoenixfell City," Reginald's voice was icy."I understand," Ben nodded, inwardly sighing.This Fred guy, why offend someone like Miss Hyacinth Garden? Now, the entire Shaw family was going to disappear from Phoenixfell City because of him."What's the situation outside now?" Reginald asked again.Ben immediately responded, "The Peak Summit Conference has completely blown up. It's trending in three cities, and now everyone online is questioning the nature of the Talent Society. Not only Imperial University, but students from other capable universities are also searching
"......"Heloise was taken aback and instinctively tried to struggle free, but then thought of his back injury and stopped.He pressed down on her forcefully, kissing her lips as if he were on fire, making her feel a tingling sensation throughout her body.She stood beside the bed, leaning over him, her fingers involuntarily sinking into the soft leather bedsheet.She looked at him disapprovingly, but his eyes were filled with uncontrollable desire, his heavy breath accelerating her heartbeat.His hand, still dressed, roamed towards her spine, ambiguously stroking downward. Heloise trembled under his touch, hastily pulling away from his lips. She looked at him with dimmed eyes and said, "The soup is getting cold.""I don't care," Reginald replied, leaning in for another kiss."The doctor said you shouldn't engage in vigorous activities during this time," Heloise said, pushing against the bed frame to create some distance between them.
Heloise glanced at the sleeping Reginald on the bed, picked up her phone, turned on the camera function, turned off the flash, and then took a selfie to send to the group chat.The bedroom wasn't lit, even during the day it was dimly lit. She took the photo casually, so it didn't look particularly good.[Gavin: Sigh, another day mesmerized by Sis Heloise's beauty. Look at this, she's the woman I don't deserve!][Heloise: ...][Agatha: It's just great that you're okay.][Abel: Sis Heloise, where did you go? Let's celebrate tonight. Now that we've made a name for ourselves, half of the people in town know us.]Seeing Abel's message, Heloise couldn't help but glance at the man on the bed again, then typed on her phone screen.[Heloise: I'm busy tonight, but you guys can go ahead and celebrate. Once the event is over, no one will bother you anymore. But after celebrating, head back to Phoenixfell City. The chapter belonging to the Peak Su
"......" Heloise listened and wanted to laugh, but couldn't find it in her heart. She knew Ben wouldn't say these words without reason."Things are really good now, and I hope you can always be by Mr. Wordsworth's side," Ben's voice was as gentle and delicate as the wind outside.Always. Why did one after another want her to promise? Her mind wasn't here; how could she promise?"You are a smart person, Miss. I believe you can feel how Mr. Wordsworth treats you. So, please refrain from doing things that Mr. Wordsworth cannot tolerate, to avoid both sides getting hurt."Ben advised. In his eyes, the best state for Mr. Wordsworth and Heloise was the current one. It shouldn't be easily changed."Are you referring to my contacting someone privately or to my plans for the Peak Summit Conference?"This touched her sore spot to some extent. She looked at Ben and asked.Ben frowned slightly. "Miss, I know you are talented, but for now, it's en
Suddenly, she felt a tap on her forehead.Heloise focused her gaze and saw Reginald sitting in front of her, his deep eyes staring at her with some dissatisfaction. "What are you spacing out for again?" he asked.Heloise then realized that Ben had already left, leaving only the two of them in the room.She scooped up some soup from the bowl and fed it to him, saying, "I was just thinking that it's understandable for you not to let anyone touch Tricia since she took an arrow for you."Her voice was indifferent.Reginald took a sip of the soup she fed him and instantly understood her meaning. He chuckled and said, "In the eyes of others, she is Reginald's sister. If she were to bear the blame for the incident with the Talent Society, it would tarnish my reputation."Was it because of this?"I thought you were tolerating her because she took the arrow for you," Heloise said.Tricia's actions seemed to have not had much effect.
All the luxury brands that Heloise knows, and even those she doesn't know, are present in the parking lot before her.Each car is different, with a variety of colors, styles, and limited editions, all equipped with exclusive parking care teams.It's like a world-class luxury car exhibition here.Heloise stood there, suddenly handed a transparent jar.When she picked it up and looked inside, she was surprised to find the gift Reginald had given her before—a jar of car keys."No need to agonize over which car to choose. Just pick one up and press it, and the one that lights up is the one."Reginald stood by, one hand in his pocket, his deep eyes staring at her, his thin lips curved with a hint of a smile.The selection process for tycoons is indeed simple and straightforward."Are you really going to teach me how to drive?" Heloise looked at him as she held the jar.If she learned to drive, would he no longer worry a
His face turned deathly pale.He reached out to put the car in neutral, glanced at her, gritted his teeth, "Heloise!""Sorry." Heloise felt a bit embarrassed. "I didn't know the sports car accelerates so quickly."Stepped on the gas too hard.Reginald stared at her."Does it hurt a lot?" Heloise's gaze fell on his shoulder, feeling somewhat guilty."Take a look." Reginald commanded.Heloise unbuckled her seatbelt and then his. His buttons were a bit tight, so she lifted his black shirt from below and brushed it upwards. Her soft fingertips grazed over the belt, gliding over his back bone.Reginald's breath hitched, glancing at her from the side.Heloise looked at the gauze around his shoulder blade and breathed a sigh of relief. "It's not too bad.""It hurts." Reginald stared at her.Heloise raised her gaze, locking into his deep eyes. "Shall I call Doctor Phillips?"If she had known, she wouldn't ha
"......" 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