Charmine made them work at her company for so long and still would not give them a breather at all?Seeing how devastated her parents looked, Amelia slammed her palms onto the table angrily and barked, "What are you so haughty for, Charmine? You merely made a successful skincare brand! If Tiffany didn’t do what she did, you might not have won!"With that said, she turned to reassure her parents, "Daddy, Mommy, don’t beg this heartless woman. Her heart is made of steel, and all she cares about is herself! Although Tiffany is evil, at least she was kind toward us."Charmine looked at the family of three and sneered, unleashing an onslaught of words, "Feeding a bunch of parasites is being kind? Felix, why don’t you think of why you’re still a security guard after so long. You still have a few decades left to live. Are you sure you guys want to live like this; like empty husks with no dreams or goals?"Not caring how interesting the looks on their faces were, Charmine stood up and left
Had this despicable Tiffany scored another wealthy guy?Two days ago, she was still running down the streets in filth. How could she show up so well-pampered?Not only was she not apprehended, but she even offered them this much money?Tiffany looked at them arrogantly as if she did not hear them speak. She instructed, "If you do as I say and transfer all the money out of the Jordan group, I’ll give you one billion. I’ll then bring you overseas and leave this country. Nobody will find you."One billion? That was a very attractive figure, no doubt. They could live a comfortable life with that much money upon leaving the country!However…The three of them exchanged glances and fixed their eyes on Tiffany in unison. "You’ve done every evil crime there is," they verbally pointed. "How can we trust you?""Now that you can’t even protect yourself, you still have such an evil plan to make your family go bankrupt?""You’re evil as usual. How cruel!"Amelia put her hands on her waist
His only family as of this moment was Lily and Amelia, after all.Tiffany remained standing austerely like a wealthy woman. She looked at them elegantly as they struggled and negotiated.Heh. These tools.She could forever spot their weak spots precisely!When the three of them had decided, Amelia looked at Tiffany and said, "Why are you helping us?"Tiffany smiled elegantly, and her red lips parted for her to say, "The enemy of my enemy is a friend. You hate Charmine, and I hate her more. I want to see her destroyed and left with nothing!"This reason convinced Amelia, Lily, and Felix.It was all on Charmine that Tiffany had ended up like this…and it was also she who forced them to change their allegiance from her!Amelia pursed her lips and asked, "Why should we believe you, and just based on this five million, no less? If you run away once you get the money, won’t we be fools? Knowing you, I feel that this is something you’d do!"Tiffany’s eyes glinted impatiently, yet she
The next day, at the Bailey mansion…Charmine slept alone on the spacious double bed.The birds outside the window chirped to a melodious song, while the warm sunlight shone past the tree branches and the window.Charmine laid in bed with her blanket below her shoulder, exposing her beautiful and sexy collarbone. She turned in bed comfortably, naturally turning to her right…but it was empty.Charmine opened her eyes abruptly and noticed that Anthony was not next to her at all.She then vaguely remembered that Anthony seemed to have woken up very early and went to his company.Charmine felt rather…disappointed.After their wedding, they only managed to go back to the Jordan mansion yesterday. They had not even had time to have their honeymoon.Either one of them was always busy.Nonetheless, Charmine took a deep breath and woke up to wash up. She then got changed and was ready to go downstairs when the bedroom door opened abruptly.Charmine turned and saw Anthony. She halted
The expression on Chris’ cool, small face shifted from glee into disappointment upon hearing his Mommy asking his Daddy for a second child.Did they not want him anymore?Why did they leave him in the village for a few days, then? Why did Charmine and Anthony not even call him and ask about him?They seemed to have forgotten about his existence while he was gone!That douche of a father had corrupted his Mommy!Still…Despite this heartache of his, Chris was nonetheless content. His Daddy and Mommy were finally together and blissful at that. He no longer had to worry about them.Thinking everything through, Chris grabbed onto the door handle with his small hand and closed the door before he turned to leave.He would find Chloe, then, and these two could come find him when they finally remembered him!Hmph! …The door was opened and shut, but Anthony and Charmine, still inside the room, did not notice this at all.Charmine sat on top of Anthony, her fair hands unbuttoning
Charmine looked at Anthony, clear-eyed. "In that case, look for the condom!"Anthony reached out to caress her face and helplessly explained, his tone emotional and regretful, "We don’t have this at home yet."As he gazed into Charmine’s doubt-filled eyes, he assured her resolutely, "My darling, as you know, I’ve never messed around. It’s normal that I don’t have them at home."Charmine’s expression eased at that.Anthony had a point. If she found a box of condoms in his drawer, she would lose her mind!She arched her eyebrows and got off of him. "So we’ll continue at night?" she asked."Of course…" Anthony got up and hugged her from behind. He leaned on her shoulder and said gently, "I’m a normal and healthy man. Why would I not want it?"Charmine believed him then, but just as she was about to say something else, knocks were heard on their door…as Grandma Bailey’s voice was heard from outside. "Charmine, are you awake yet?""I am," replied Charmine. "Please wait for a while
Anthony then leaned closer to Charmine’s ear and said, "I’ll obey whatever position you want, dearest."To this, Charmine became tongue-tied.…After lunch that afternoon, a few luxury cars were ready outside the Bailey mansion, and the Baileys were ready to visit the Houstons.Charmine had changed into a dark-red ankle-length dress. With her hair put up, she looked stunning and sexy.She took up her bag and hooked her arm around Anthony’s. She was ready to leave when the phone in her bag rang abruptly.Charmine fished out her phone and noticed that the caller was Senior Jordan. She accepted the call and greeted, "Grandpa.""Charmine," Senior Jordan’s weary voice was heard from the other end of the call, "Robert woke up.""What!?" Charmine felt electrified. "Where’s he now?"It was Tiffany who had drugged Robert a few months ago. The doctors said that he should have woken up earlier, but he remained in a coma while they could not even identify the cause.Today, however, he ha
Robert noticed how everyone looked bewildered, but he ignored them and poured tea for Charmine.His clear eyes were filled with gratitude and respect.He used to dislike Charmine and thought of her as useless and emotionless. He even thought that Tiffany genuinely cared for him with how she treated him and spoiled him.However, after what happened and how Charmine saved him from Uji Quin, he understood which sister was worthy of his admiration.His mind could clearly recall how Charmine protected him and helped him out of the ordeal.Charmine walked toward and sat down, asking, "Are you hurting anywhere?""No." Robert sat with her on the sofa and turned to look at her. After a moment, he said with a serious tone, "Thank you for saving me, sis; I’m indebted to you. If you ever need anything in the future, I’ll be there."Charmine met his gaze and noted the shine in his pupils, smiling in satisfaction at the sight.Robert had changed.He used to be unruly and arrogant, but at th
There was an unnoticeable glint in Sonia's eyes. She nestled herself further into Harry's arms as she added, "Let’s go to Pares. We'll come back after I give birth to the baby.""Alright."Harry stayed by Sonia's side as he watched over her, cared for her, and talked to her until she finally slept in his care.He stood up tiredly and walked out of the room to sit in the living room.Thuck!Something fell out of his pocket.He narrowed his eyes to the source of sound and spotted a USB.Since when did he have a USB in his pocket?With a small frown on his face, Harry curiously picked it up and noticed the front side of the USB glowing. Something was carved onto its surface, too.[Granger].Was it Dior’s USB? Why was her USB inside his pocket?Harry’s clear fingers held on the USB tightly. He thought for a moment before he took out a laptop, turned it on, and plugged in the USB.A moment later, the screen showed what seemed to be peculiar surveillance footage with a descriptio
Dior was still lost in her storm of thoughts when a shadowy figure zipped past her and ran toward Harry.When she spotted this familiar figure, she reacted quickly and held onto him."Let go of me!" growled Guy. "How dare he slap you and misunderstood you? I have to beat some sense into him!"Harry broke free and chased after Harry.Dior, despite having lost all hope and life in her, mustered the last strand of her will to chase after Guy and reeled him back. "Brother, don't," she muttered, "spare your energy…" Her sorrow clouded her eyes as she mumbled, "He’s the man I love. Even though he hates me, I won’t allow you to hurt him. As for the explanation…"Dior smiled ironically. "Whatever. That slap decimated every beautiful daydream I have about him, anyway."She no longer expected anything from him.He had no trust in her, so what would it matter if she finally got him? He did not even love her, and he did not trust her either.Dior smiled elegantly, but her eyes were fille
Dior looked forward to that new shift.She watched as Harry made his way into the restaurant silently, unable to deter her mind from the daydreams she had of him, of the new chapter of their story they would have.He would apologize to her, trying to redeem himself, and kiss her dearly as he embraced her. Later down the line, they would have a child of their own, too.Harry's long legs walked in strides, his dark gaze trained on Dior.The bright light shone on Dior’s delicately stunning face, and she also wore a red dress.He remembered her wearing this back in Mount Village.He could remember how alluring she looked back then, how they stayed in the same room, how she put down her ego to treat him with so much gentleness.Harry’s cold face mellowed down, but recalling a certain memory, the vague wistfulness in him vanished and he sat in front of her.Dior looked at him fondly, like she always would. "Long time no see."Her eyes burned brightly as if she wanted to drink in his
Dior examined the footage the moment she received it.True enough, it showed Sonia and George talking about their little deal. It also showed how Dior was telling the truth while they both ganged up on her.Dior’s frail heart felt as though it was rejuvenated once more, feeling as though blood was once more pumped into her heart. Her dull eyes devoid of hope regained their lost luster once more.Not thinking twice, she dialed Harry's number with this evidence, though he had to be busy, seeing as he did not pick up even after the phone rang for a long while.Just as she was about to hang up, Harry picked up the phone."What do you want?"On the other end of the call was the voice that she had missed for so long. His low, hoarse voice sounded so cold and emotionless.Hearing his voice brought Dior back to the image of his handsome face, and her heart skipped a beat.She tried her best to restrain her fluttering emotions as she tried to speak calmly, "Do you have time? I’d like to
At Mount Village…Inside the elegant bamboo house was Dior, dressed in a beige dress. She sat in the front yard as she took sips of her wine.The sunlight shone past the leaves and illuminated her, yet she exuded an air of loneliness.She swirled the glass and could not help recalling the moments she spent with Harry.In the beginning, she was attracted by his looks; he looked so gentle and elegant.She gave him money, kept him company, and continuously showed up around him in hopes of conquering him.Alas, she ended up in this state.The time she spent with him in Mount Village was the happiest time she had ever had. They had lived inside the bamboo house together, where he took care of her and claimed her to be his woman.They even laid inside the same room.Everything was so beautiful.Cursed was her luck, however, that it was just an illusion. He had been using her from the start, while he chose to stay with the woman who lied to him and even hurt him!No matter how mu
"Although Susan was unhappy, she should've voiced out her displeasure instead of bottling things. Cheating is wrong, regardless. Furthermore, if she wanted a career, she didn't have to stay home and depend on her husband."Grandma Bailey halted.Was that what Charmine truly thought of?Grandma Bailey thought Charmine would find Susan too aggressive unto herself.Charmine glanced at Susan again and apathetically commented, "She doesn't want to make money on her own, but she wants to be rich while complaining about her man not making time for her and taking care of her? If a woman has no ability of her own and also blames others for her miseries, all she's worth is to sit quietly at home and wait for her husband to come home. She also has no right to cheat! This is how the world works."Charmine patted Grandma Bailey’s shoulder and held Anthony’s hand, her words met with everyone's evidently surprised gazes and their silence.Grandma Bailey was shocked. Sure, Charmine sounded rathe
The colossal cruise started to drift away from the pier.Eric stood on the cruise and let the wind blow at him, loneliness and hatred still oozing from his being.He stared at the blue ocean ahead of him as Charmine's words rang in his mind unceasingly.'Will you really feel good after you've killed them?''You saw Susan suffering from a serious wound; would you still kill the one sibling you have left in the world?'"Forgive them and yourself.'Deliberating everything carefully, his lips curled into a bitter smile.It was true, after all, that Charmine understood him the most.Eric poured himself another drink and downed it with loneliness as he allowed the cruise to bring him wherever it would take him.…Susan was still inside the operating room when Charmine and the rest of the Baileys rushed into the hospital.Darryl stood before the room, his expression blank, his figure lonely and helpless.So many things had happened in half a day.He found out about his wife's inf
"No one's stopping you now. Eat!"Anthony clenched his hands tightly and took another glance at Charmine. He was more determined than before, and he was close to eating the pills in the bottle.Charmine, who was held hostage, gradually opened her eyes at that moment. Her gaze drifted toward Eric before she asked, her tone challenging, "Will you really feel good after you've killed them? You saw Susan suffering from a serious wound; would you still kill the one sibling you have left in the world?"Eric halted, and his eyes darkened.Charmine had just woken up, yet what she said…He cast a cold glance at Charmine. "It's my business, and it has nothing to do with you!"They were his family, and he did not want a family like this!Charmine looked squarely at him. "Eric, I don’t care if you used me or plotted against me all these years; I've treated you like a true friend, nothing more nor less. You were the only person who stayed by my side in the past five years, so I hope that you
Anthony's breath hitched when he saw Charmine.He clenched his fists and, without doubting himself, relented "I can agree to your terms, so let her go right away. This has nothing to do with her; you only hate me after all. As long as you let her go, I'll take the pill. Everything will end right away."Susan shook her head. "We'll die after eating the pill. I’m not taking that!"She had just reunited with Eric, and she did not want to die yet. She looked at Eric and begged, "Please let Anthony be, why don't you? He’s your brother, after all, and he doesn’t even know about your existence. If you’re really angry, just kill Charmine, and I'll make it up to you—"Anthony's expression contorted in sheer fury upon hearing Susan's plea, and he glared at her with murderous intent."This was all your fault, so what right do you have to make Charmine take your blame?!""What on earth are you going on about?" snapped Grandma Bailey. "Charmine has been kidnapped because of you, yet you want