The restaurant that Rebecca had booked was a Western restaurant at Riverwood that had good ratings.It was different from Gourmet Haven, which mainly offered local dishes. She chose a Western restaurant for the atmosphere. The food was quite good, but the portion sizes were small. The restaurant's interior was impeccable. In fact, even just taking a photo outside the restaurant and sharing it on social media prompted people to inquire about the restaurant.Rebecca didn't wait for David to arrive before ordering some food in advance. The restaurant served small portions, and she didn't want to starve herself.It was no wonder this restaurant had high ratings. Their desserts were exquisitely made, and even the beverages were related to characters from popular animation series. In this era where appearance was considered a virtue, aesthetics might be more important than value for money.Moreover, the food was delicious enough, and the price unsurprisingly matched the cost of livin
"Let's go and see the surprise I have for you," said David as he wiped his mouth. He looked at Rebecca sitting opposite him and spoke calmly.Rebecca couldn't wait any longer. She couldn't feel at ease before she saw Susan with her own eyes.Hence, as soon as David said that, she asked the waiter to present the bill. She did not want to delay it any further.She didn't even let David pay for the meal as his apology. Rebecca quickly scanned the QR code, picked up her coat, and left."Let's go!" said Rebecca."You are so excited!" David laughed.There was a hint of teasing in his pitch-black eyes, but there was also something unfathomable about them.Rebecca pursed her lips. Perhaps as she realized that she had made her intentions too obvious, she stayed quiet by the side and waited for David.But David was still relaxing and didn't seem to want to leave anytime soon. Rebecca couldn't stand it anymore. She said, "We have finished the meal. It's not good to keep sitting here for
As the even more dazzling fireworks illuminated the night sky, the uneasiness in Rebecca's heart solidified. "Becca, will you marry me?" The man before her knelt down on one knee while holding a large bouquet with a stunning diamond ring. The fireworks in the sky reflected off the ring and made it sparkle. The surrounding crowd erupted in applause and cheers. Alongside the people strategically placed by David, spontaneous onlookers who had been out shopping joined the celebration. Smiles lit up their faces as they clapped and cheered. They shouted phrases like, "Marry him!" and "I do!" The fireworks continued to illuminate the night sky, and even drones weaved through the display. Amidst this lively atmosphere, a chill ran down Rebecca's spine. She gazed blankly at the man before her and was uncertain of how to respond. Behind David stood Susan, who was being held captive by a man with an exotic face. The man dressed like an ordinary person; his arm was draped over Susa
Go home? Rebecca blinked as she glanced at the luxurious villa outside the car window. This place definitely wasn't her home. Recalling the spectacle in the city center a while ago, she could easily imagine what the public opinion was like. Undoubtedly, it was likely that this proposal had already been captured by many and posted as short videos online. If David had wanted to, he likely would have escalated the situation, while ensuring that the Johnson family was aware of it. Thinking about the incessant buzzing phone in her bag a moment ago, Rebecca felt a headache coming on. She hadn't figured out how to explain to her family that she accepted a proposal from such a lunatic. Taking a deep breath, she turned to David and asked, "If I say I want to go home, Mr. Winston, would you be willing to drive me back to the Johnson residence? It might take an hour or so to get there from here." She certainly didn't consider this place as her home. Leaning against the backsea
Rebecca was so lazy that she didn't even bother to open the videos and see what comments were written about them. Just watching these videos and the mismatched captions on the thumbnails made her feel suffocated. After locking her phone, she rested in silence. Inside the car, silence prevailed, with only the mechanical hum of the engine breaking the quiet. Occasionally, when Rebecca opened her eyes, all she saw were the passing streetlights. It wasn't until the surroundings became vaguely familiar that Rebecca's inner restlessness began to settle. She felt like a lost child finally finding her way home. As the car approached the familiar breakfast shop not far from her home, her anxious heart finally settled. Home was all that mattered. "Just a little more until I'm home," she thought. She was determined not to close her tired eyes. She feared that if she closed and opened her eyes again, she would not see anything familiar. A few minutes later, the car reached a narr
Rebecca didn't actually think that David would physically harm Susan. Even back in Seardale, when he occasionally encountered women with hidden intentions, he simply had them taken care of. Acts of violence were usually reserved for men. Besides, Susan was just an innocent ordinary person. If not for this coincidence, she might never have crossed paths with David in her life. In the end, it was Rebecca who got innocent people involved. Now, seeing Susan in this state, Rebecca couldn't help but suspect that something had happened to her. After all, it wasn't easy to predict what actions that mad dog might have taken. "I-I'm fine ..." Susan shook her head. Her voice was dry and strained. Despite having a drink downstairs, she couldn't seem to calm down. She was even trembling a little. Susan tried to explain, and it sounded like she was about to cry. "I just haven't calmed down yet. I was too scared. I'm sorry ..." Susan held onto Rebecca's hand and burst into tears.
After conversing with the frightened Susan for a while, Rebecca left the guest room. The room had been set up with fresh clothes, and the bath was ready. Given that Susan was an adult, there was no need for excessive concern. Once she exited the guest room, Rebecca made her way directly to Albert's study. Inside the study, along with Albert, her cousin, Jimmy, was also present. Jimmy appeared to have arrived not too long ago. He was still carrying the chill of a winter night. Upon Rebecca's entrance, Jimmy asked anxiously, "Becca, what's happening? Why did you agree to that lunatic's proposal?" When he stumbled upon the trending topic after work, he was momentarily stunned. Though the video only showed the side profile of the person involved, those familiar with her could easily identify Rebecca. Alongside onlooker-captured videos, two short clips were posted on the official account of the Winston Group. Winston Group—aside from that lunatic, who else would dare to use
"Do you need help?" A straightforward question prompted Rebecca to delete all the words she had typed and hesitate once again. She kept typing and deleting repeatedly. After a while, a voice call popped up along with Maxwell's profile picture. Startled for a moment, Rebecca hesitated briefly, then pressed the answer button. "Mr. Jenkins," she greeted him politely. On the other end, Maxwell seemed to pause for a moment, and after a while, he chuckled softly. He appeared to understand Rebecca's troubles, and without probing into her concerns, he went straight to the point. "I saw what happened online and guessed you might need some help, so I came to ask. "If you need that information, I can send it to your email. Of course, it may not be very useful. I'm also looking into some other things here. If there's new information, I'll send you a copy." Rebecca felt a complex mix of emotions upon listening to his straightforward words. "Mr. Jenkins, thank you." She liste