Today's events felt like a nightmare.She was kidnapped, thinking that Reginald would come to rescue her. However, not only did he not save her, but he also kicked her.In the end, she begged a bodyguard to untie her, then escaped from the abandoned building. Just a few seconds after she escaped, the entire building suddenly exploded, and the blast wave threw her away.Her ears were ringing from the explosion.Just a few seconds, only a few seconds, and she might have been killed in the blast. And Reginald didn't care about her at all."Coral, have some more water," Grace looked at her with concern, handing her a water cup.Coral took the cup with trembling hands and drank water desperately, splashing it all over the bed.Brady frowned at her, "Coral, pull yourself together. Acting like this, you don't resemble my daughter.""Dad, you have no idea what I went through today!"Coral looked at him with excitement, suddenly realizing something, and started shaking again. "Dad, Mom, we're
"The hideout has been blown up. For now, no one from the PHOENIXFELL Empire will dare to mess with Reginald," Brady comforted her, sitting beside her bed.He continued, "Rest well, put this behind you. Tomorrow, it's back to university. Don't mention too many details of the kidnapping to others."After Brady's comforting words, Coral gradually calmed down and obediently lay down on the bed. Brady covered her with a blanket and, together with Grace, left her room.Coral lay on the bed, clutching the blanket tightly. Whether her eyes were open or closed, the image of Reginald holding a girl amidst a scene of blood and chaos would appear in her mind.Heloise.Heloise.That damn woman!...Heloise woke up in Reginald's arms, her body locked in his embrace, almost suffocating. She couldn't understand why a grown man had to sleep with someone beside him as if afraid she would run away.Uncomfortably, she struggled a bit and was promptly pulled back by the man beside her.Reginald opened his
"How about majoring in fine arts? The art faculty at Imperial University is world-renowned, and considering Miss. ThankGod's proficiency in oil painting, it could be an excellent choice," Ben suggested from the side."Miss, you can paint in oil too?" Jane looked surprised. "Miss is truly a treasure, capable of everything."Heloise pulled a wry smile. "Then let's go with that major. When can I enroll?""Today."Ben's efficiency in handling matters was top-notch.Hearing this, Heloise felt a surge of joy, not because she enjoyed studying, but because it meant she could leave Hyacinth Garden today.With this thought, Heloise's appetite improved a bit. She quickly finished her breakfast, wiped her mouth, and stood up, looking at Reginald who was sitting there. "I'll go to the university for enrollment now."Reginald had already stopped eating and was watching her.Hearing her words, he beckoned to her with a crook of his finger, the prominent deer head tattoo on his tiger-clawed hand draw
"I know, I know. It's said that if you stare at this painting for five minutes and feel extremely uncomfortable, oppressed, congratulations, you have good mental health; on the contrary, if you find joy and pleasure in looking at this painting, then you have a certain level of depression.""Is it really that magical? Isn't it exaggerated? I heard Coral also painted one and even won the second place."Upon hearing her name, Coral couldn't help but straighten her chest, walking more elegantly past the guys.Then, she heard someone saying without lifting their head, "Come on, Coral's painting got crushed by 'The Northern Maiden.' It's a shame you're studying art and can't understand it. Besides, that painting sold for a billion, while Coral's only fetched a few bucks."Coral's face instantly became extremely embarrassed.Bena, standing nearby, witnessed Coral's discomfort and immediately cursed, "You guys only know how to talk, huh? If you're so capable, why don't you paint something tha
"Oh," Heloise feigned realization, "I almost forgot. I heard that Reginald went alone into the bandit's den to save Miss Brook, and he cried his heart out. It's truly a touching and earth-shattering love story.""..."Not mentioning the kidnapping case was fine, but as soon as it was brought up, Coral's mentality completely collapsed. This bastard obviously knew about the kidnapping incident. Coral knew, too, and she shouldn't let herself show off Reginald.Staring at Heloise, Coral couldn't refute a single word. With so many people around, all eyes and ears wide open, eager to know the truth, she couldn't let Heloise continue to slander and insult her.With this thought, Coral's eyes turned red, and she almost cried. "Are you, are you bullying me and still think it's not enough? I never meant to show off Reginald at all."After saying that, Coral covered her face and ran away, sobbing.Leaving behind a crowd of onlookers.This move was clever. It looked like Coral was running away, b
The person is gone? Where is Abel? Is Heloise locked inside and not coming out?Bena, puzzled, cautiously touched her neck. After standing there for a few seconds, she couldn't resist approaching and removing the mop, opening the door of the partition.There was no one inside.What’s going on?Bena, perplexed, walked forward and saw her phone still on the ground.Picking it up, in that bent-over moment, Abel, who had already changed positions to the adjacent compartment, stood on the toilet, closed his eyes, and poured the bucket towards Bena.A pervasive and overpowering stench cascaded down."Ah—"Bena screamed heartbreakingly, fumbling on her phone, accidentally starting a live broadcast.Her scream sounded extremely pleasant.Heloise, who had been hiding behind the bathroom door all along, now strolled out leisurely. She walked a few steps toward the bathroom exit when she felt her phone vibrate.Taking it out, she looked at it. Very good. Bena was live-streaming herself being spl
He could only embrace her and say, "I know you were already rescued when I came to see you last night. You wouldn't let me in."Last night, in the midst of her panic, how could she possibly see him?Coral sobbed, "It really hurts...""Okay, stop crying. I'll accompany you to the hospital for an examination," Darnell hugged her and glanced down at her wrists, where the red marks were obvious.She was injured so badly.Heloise had truly changed.Meanwhile, at the entrance of the restroom, Abel, who had witnessed the entire incident, stood there dumbfounded....Heloise walked alone on the street.Suddenly, she stopped and glanced to the side. "Come out, grandson."Abel, with silver hair, trotted out, looking at her with eyes full of embarrassment.Heloise stood there, coldly staring at him. "Why are you following me? Your goddess was knocked down by me, and you're not going to console her. Why follow me?"It was because of this that he followed her.Abel awkwardly touched his non-mainst
The match flickered as it jumped, caught between his index and middle fingers.He bit the cigarette, revealing a row of white teeth, and lit it.A single hand struck the match.It must be said, the motion was quite handsome.Heloise sat on the edge of the bed, watching him.Reginald deeply inhaled a puff of smoke, the nicotine temporarily alleviating some of his irritation.He lifted his gaze, only to find Heloise looking at him. "What are you looking at?""This action is quite charming." She said casually.With his dignified posture and this provocative move, he could easily captivate a large audience without relying on his family background.Hearing this, Reginald's movement of biting the cigarette paused, he looked at her, then rotated the matchbox, pushed it open again, and replicated the previous action, striking and igniting another match.A small flame burned rapidly at his fingertips, quickly consuming the matchstick, and the ashes fell on his fingers. He seemed completely obl
"......" 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