Hearing Ryan curse made Daniel stir on the hospital bed. His dark gaze shifted toward the former as he spoke sarcastically. "What's up with your amazing older brother now?""What's up with him? What do you think? Maxwell keeps running to Bex and giving her way too much attention. Now, he's even gone to dine at her house!" Instead of paying Daniel attention, Ryan sent Maxwell a long, aggressive text.At that moment, Maxwell didn't have the time to look at his phone. He had finished dinner at the Johnson family when Albert pulled him aside for a private chat. Albert likely wanted to tell him something without alerting the others, especially Rebecca.There were roses of various colors growing from the flowerbeds in the backyard. They grew in lush yet neatly maintained bushes. The outdoor lighting gave a gentle glow that accentuated the roses' charm.Albert led Maxwell there. Before speaking, he picked up a pair of gardening shears to trim some of the wilted flowers. Maxwell didn't u
Even so, one shouldn't compare marriage to business deals.Maxwell's lips curled into a grin as he removed his reading glasses. His playful, piercing gaze met Albert's, which gave him more magnetism. He had a charming face that could sway others' minds. Albert felt Rebecca might fall for Maxwell's looks. People naturally desired to settle down but preferred it if their partners were attractive. Still, Albert believed only time would reveal Maxwell's true nature. He held the latter's gaze and stopped tapping on his tablet. That was when Maxwell spoke with a sincere tone. "If you agree to let me marry Bex, I'll marry into and live with the Johnson family. I'll stay here with her for the next ten years or more. Albert's eyes rounded in slight shock when he heard that. He never imagined Maxwell would say such a thing. His conditions were cruel, but he never explicitly said Maxwell would marry into the Johnson family. Maxwell was the one who called it what it was. "Do you underst
"Have you finished looking at it?" asked Albert, who stopped touching his ring. His attention returned to Maxwell when the latter returned the table to the table.Maxwell gave a low hum in response. Then, he put on his reading glasses again. Maxwell remained stoic, but one could tell his energy was different. It seemed like he was holding back his rage.Albert pretended not to notice and only broke down the pros and cons. "So far, it hasn't affected my family, brother, and cousins' businesses too much. What happens in the future is uncertain. "As for your feelings for my sister, I understand it and can tell you're sincere. Still, sincerity isn't as good as my sister's safety. I hope you consider this matter sternly before telling me your answer."Maxwell's grim demeanor returned to normal with time. His gaze was still frosty beneath his glasses, but his features relaxed significantly. He even spoke in his usual tone. "Are you implying that you, your siblings, relatives, and Rebe
Maxwell shook his head. "Why would he give me trouble?"Rebecca didn't know Albert had helped Maxwell, so she couldn't help overthinking. Sam told her many unpleasant things about Maxwell. Sam called Maxwell a man who pretended to be innocent and harmless when he was secretly a horrid monster. On top of that, Albert pulled Maxwell aside for a private chat today. With all those things in mind, she couldn't help but worry."Don't take it to heart if Albert said anything too hurtful, Mr. Jenkins. My family are actually … decent people." She felt a little guilty when she finished that sentence. Naturally, her brothers adored her and only wanted to give her the best things. That said, their attitudes toward outsiders weren't the same. The stark contrast around others was especially true for Sam. So, Rebecca had turned her back on her conscience by saying her family members were decent people.Maxwell watched as Rebecca's features twisted from the awkwardness. The initial depression h
"Oh, it seems we arrived at an inconvenient time."When Rebecca caught a whiff of that faint fragrance again, she suddenly heard some playful laughter from behind. Rebecca's body stiffened immediately, and a rush of heat to her head made her push Maxwell away abruptly. At the same time, the warmth in her cheeks and the burning sensation in her ears became even more pronounced. "Mom, why did you guys come here?" Beneath the moonlight, Rebecca's petite figure stood before Maxwell. The tall and shadowy silhouette cast upon them created a beautiful scene in the eyes of onlookers. Zelda grinned and looked at them. "If we didn't come, how would we know that you've become so bold?" Hearing this, Rebecca's cheeks flushed even more. Did Zelda and Tabitha actually see what she had just done? If Zelda and Tabitha could read Rebecca’s thoughts, they would probably say, "Of course! We saw it very clearly!" However, aware that Rebecca was thin-skinned, Zelda and Tabitha didn't say
On Rebecca's phone screen, there was a photo sent by Zelda in the group chat.In the photo, despite her petite stature, Rebecca exuded confidence. She firmly grasped Maxwell's collar, pulling him closer as if leaning in for a kiss. Maxwell, on the other hand, seemed caught off guard, with disbelief in his eyes. However, he instinctively wrapped his arms around Rebecca's slender waist, as if he were concerned she might stumble. Due to the lighting, the photo didn't capture their actions clearly. However, given that they were all adults and Oliver was absent from the group chat, the other members of the group could immediately tell what Rebecca was doing. Rebecca was kissing Maxwell forcefully. She certainly had some nerve. After Zelda sent the photo, the group fell into an eerie silence, with no one responding. On the other hand, in a group chat without parents present, some members had already started to air their grievances.Sam: "Has Becca gotten bolder? Kissing someo
Ryan's voice abruptly stopped. After a moment, a hint of disbelief crept into his tone. "Danny, what did you just say?" Was Daniel out of his mind? His injuries weren't fully healed yet, and he wanted to leave the hospital. Was he trying to get himself killed? Daniel was dead serious. He paused his actions for a moment and looked up at Ryan with a furrowed brow. "The injuries haven't fully healed, but they're not severe enough to keep me bedridden. The doctor said I can start moving around as long as I take care of the wounds. You've seen the situation in Riverwood; if I don't go back now, who knows what kind of trouble might arise." "But Bex ..." Ryan only managed to say two words before he halted his words. Since Daniel had made his stance abundantly clear, Ryan could only suppress his emotions. Rebecca didn’t go for Daniel anymore.Daniel’s past mistakes were too significant, and he had been so oblivious to the harm he had caused. So, why could he use this injury
After wrapping up her scenes in Riverwood, Penny returned to the apartment that she had rented.Back when Penny was still with the TV production team, she had heard that the Lowve family had been actively searching for a potential business marriage candidate for her. Hence, if she were to return now, it would be like walking into a lion's den. With that, Penny had blocked all information related to the Lowe family. Not only that, but she had also taken out her SIM card and removed all her family members from Twitter. Therefore, not only was the Lowe family unable to find Penny, but as long as she kept a low profile, her manager didn't stand a chance of finding her either. The shooting had wrapped up, so why was she still showing up for work? With these thoughts in mind, Penny slept until the afternoon. It was hunger that finally got her out of bed. As Penny switched on her phone, the messages waiting for her nearly gave her a heart attack. She choked on her mouthwash as she