However, ever since Waverly came in, Charmine was always flaunting her love for Anthony at Waverly’s face.Anthony was utterly satisfied with the decision he made last night.…After Charmine left the villa, she headed straight to the company to settle her business.She could not shake off the gnawing feeling that the Baileys would be onto her. Surely, they would make a move on the company.However, after she arrived at the company, it was all about good news. Ever since her identity as the Magpie Bridge’s designer was exposed, the entire world hoped to get the opportunity to work with her and had been constantly given the green light to all her projects.The progression of all of the projects was ten percent faster.Charmine felt her eyelids flickering, and she could not feel at ease. She might as well go to the Divine Birds and Hundred Birds Tower sites to survey everything.All the workers were seriously working and building in order, and the huge high-end tower crane that
Though faced with the camera, Charmine was well-composed as said calmly, "The company will settle this issue appropriately. All of you, please show some respect for the dead. Let us settle the deceased first."Her cool voice was accompanied by an intense aura.With just a comment, it made it look like the reporters did not know their boundaries and had no manners at all.Soon, the security guards showed up and forcibly split the reporters to both sides. Only then could Charmine enter the scene.She went forth to investigate, her gait seemingly free from fear. She stretched out their necks and looked around them.Eventually, she concluded that they had genuinely died, and it was solely due to the accident. 'How could the Bailey family be so cruel to take out so many lives just to get rid of me?'A murderous aura gleamed in her eyes. She ordered Adam, "Send everyone to the best funeral parlor. Also, inform their families and arrange a meeting. I'll personally go over and discuss
Ignoring Waverly, Anthony went straight to the garage and drove out in his car.As reporters ran up to his vehicle and attempted to surround him, Anthony stepped on the gas pedal harshly to its limit, not once releasing it. Terrified, the paparazzi evaded the car, not daring to block him again.Waverly watched on with fury, eyes cold with bitterness. 'Anthony had just been in the house for an entire day, yet he can’t sit still just because Charmine is in trouble? Just how deep is he in love with Charmine?'However, the thought of it made her smirk coldly.She wanted to see how Charmine would settle the issue under such pressure!At the site...Charmine had sent her men over to negotiate with the families of the dead, be it money or any other forms—they were free to bring it up.However, none of them accepted the offer. Tens of children and women bewailed their faith. A few elders were on their knees, burning candles, making the entire site chaotic.Adam said to Charmine, "Cha
The crowd at the scene reeled back in shock as their eyes were wide open.'It’s Anthony Bailey!'Anthony was hailed as the king that everyone in Burlington looked up to. He had attended all international conferences and multinational business conferences as well. He was even engaged with the Kansas’ royal family’s wealthy heiress.'Such a mighty man had come to the site belonging to the Jordan family, and even hugged Charmine?''He is already a man with a fiancée, yet he still embraced Charmine like that?'Charmine noticed that everyone's gaze lingered on them, and she quickly pushed Anthony away."Mr. Bailey, what brings you here?"She pretended to be a stranger to him and enquired, immediately burying their relationship from all eyes. Anthony's gaze was fixed on her as his eyes gleamed deeply.Charmine kept feeling that she was not being herself when Anthony looked at her. 'He looks like he’ll say something he shouldn't be saying, anytime now…'Fortunately, when she was pe
The crowd was less suspicious when they thought of Waverly. Anthony had a point: He was engaged to Waverly, and he could not have messed around. Furthermore, Waverly was the wealthy heiress from Kansas, and however powerful Charmine was, she could not compete with a royal family. It seemed unlikely for Anthony to have anything to do with Charmine. Those who were waiting snapped out of their daze as they yelled at Anthony, “What are you doing here? Go away! We don’t want to cause you any problem, we’re only targeting Charmine Jordan!” “This woman doesn’t know how to run a company. She didn’t manage it well, and that’s why my husband died. She must kneel to apologize!” “We won’t take however much money she’s offering. She must get on her knees to apologize! One life for another!” Everyone scowled at her. Anthony’s already cold eyes became even more distant. “However much she’s paying you, I’ll pay you double.” The cries and wails instantly halted. What did he say…? Do
Anthony looked at Charmine with his stern gaze. “Didn’t I ask you to wait for me while I sort it out? Why did you put yourself in danger?” How would those women back there let her off easy had he not made it in time? Charmine matched his gaze with her own. “I can hide away, even if you didn’t show up. I can handle it.” “What do you take your husband for? Decoration?” Anthony scoffed coldly, his tone showing how displeased he was. Charmine could feel the bitterness all over him. She decided to sit up straight on his lap and resolutely responded, “I can sort out the company matter. I only need you to make sure the Bailey family isn’t overdoing things.” Especially when it involved lives. The Baileys had ruined so many families! Pupils darkened, Anthony replied, “I’ve already chased Susan out of the board, and her shares are being confiscated.” Charmine frowned. So soon? Susan only owned 10 percent of the shares, worth at least a few billions. Within a day, a few billi
Anthony actually asked her, the elegant Waverly, to make them coffee? He treated her like a maid! “What? Why does the hostess seem so unwelcoming?” questioned Charmine somewhat condescending. Waverly wanted to yell at her, but she had no way to; too many people were taking photos in the dark. “Of course I welcome you,” she lied. With that, Waverly held back her anger as she welcomed Anthony and Charmine inside the villa. Once the door was closed, the smile on Waverly’s face stiffened. “Anthony, Charmine, is it meaningful to play me like this?” “How can you call this a play? Don’t you like being the hostess? Isn’t it kind of us to satisfy you?” scoffed Charmine. Waverly was utterly livid. How was this being a hostess? They were intentionally upsetting her! She thought by living under the same roof as Anthony, they could develop some feelings. It seemed more like a self-induced punishment instead! However, she was unwilling to leave. She would not let Charmine and An
At night... News of [Divine Bird Site Thirteen Dead!] was sent out. With Max backing it, the news made it to the headlines of many countries, damaging the Divine Bird Project’s development in other countries. The Divine Bird, with that, was dubbed ‘the haunted house’. Furthermore, the news, [Anthony Discussing Business With Charmine Overnight] was sent out. Many people realized how severe the matter was. Two moguls discussing such matters overnight. How could it not be a big deal? Everyone was antsy for the follow-up on this matter as news after news came up. Inside the room, Chris asked Charmine, “Mommy, Mommy, do you have a plan for this? How should we fix this?” “Go and sleep, Momo. You’ll know tomorrow,” Charmine comforted him. Chris was not content with just that. “No! If you don’t tell me, I’ll get so worried that I can’t fall asleep. I won’t be able to go to school tomorrow.” “Ah, look at you…” Charmine had no choice but to put it in two simple sentences. “
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