The next day, Rebecca received news from David that he was going back to Fairport.It made sense since George just handed the Winston Group over to him for a week before he went to the competition venue to look for her. Then, he flew to Seardale.From the moment something happened to her until now, David had only been in Fairport for half a month.If this went on, the Winston Group might be taken over by Daniel.Without the company, David couldn't do whatever he liked.If Daniel succeeded, David's situation would be extremely challenging. Returning to Fairport, he could confront Daniel with George's support.Only if he emerged victorious could he then renegotiate the marriage proposal. If he lost, however …Rebecca suddenly skewed her pen while drawing and looked at the ruined draft with unease. She thought of David, that mad dog of a man. If he lost, he might not flee in embarrassment. Who knew? Adversity might be a catalyst for change. She tossed the paper aside and to
What shocked Rebecca was that he didn't say anything. After accepting his friend request, he was just there in her friend list.Like a stone thrown into a tranquil autumn pond, it created a gentle ripple that faded away without any further sound. Rebecca waited for a moment, then tossed her phone aside and paid no more attention to it. There was nothing else to talk about anyway.The next day, she handed in her resignation in her work application.Since she had regained her memories, it was time for her to adjust herself and reorganize her messed up life.The job she signed with Daniel felt awkward and frustrating because she hadn't completely let go. She thought it might be better to follow her true feelings, be a bit cowardly, and escape from the unpleasant place. Perhaps Daniel was busy dealing with David these days as he hadn't paid attention to her actions.Soon, the handover procedure was settled by GN Corp.She didn't want to take someone else's money for nothing.
On an island not far from Fairport, hidden behind lush greenery, stood an estate resembling a manor. However, unlike the natural beauty surrounding it, the estate was heavily guarded. Passing through the protective jungle felt like stepping into a place where ancient royalty resided, with strict security measures in place, even keeping the birds at bay."Hanson, I hope you can leave the country immediately. Otherwise, your fate may be sealed here, and Seardale might fall into someone else's hands. You know best what the consequences for your men will be." A voice echoed through the villa.The mansion exuded a luxurious European-style architecture, with intricate carvings and gilded details that might become overwhelming when looked at for an extended period. A man lay on the sofa in the grand hall. He gazed up at the delicately sculpted murals on the ceiling, which each portrayed figures intertwined in an artistic representation of the medieval era."Hanson, what are you think
David found those words ridiculous. He chuckled at himself for going through hell only to stumble at the hands of a trivial person. What's worse? That trivial person was one he secretly cared for.He suddenly recalled the phrase, "It's a dog-eat-dog world out here." It was offensive to compare himself to a dog, but the saying seemed appropriate now.Only anger remained in David's heart after he self-deprecatingly chuckled at himself.He couldn't care less that those people insulted him. After all, he had done many terrible things. David would've suffered many severe punishments if he had been lawfully prosecuted.But how dare they insult his Becca?David always despised and refused to respect netizens. Yet, they now filled David's chest with overwhelming rage. As he scrolled further, he wanted to create an account to rebuke those who insulted Rebecca. Not only that, but he also wanted to cuss out the Johnson family. He couldn't believe they would be so impatient and post the a
Rebecca wanted to throw away her old phone once she got it back. Her hatred for David was very much real. Yet, she spent the four years with him after waking up in the hospital happy most of the time.Seardale was a chaotic and lawless city. Still, David never put her through harsh or unbearable conditions. Rebecca felt her life was way better than most people's once her basic needs were fulfilled. Plus, her friends treated her with the utmost respect or would take her out to have fun like Ellen.If Rebecca had to complain about something, it would likely be that she lived like a mindless baby. Rebecca got everything she wanted. However, she felt uncomfortable demanding things from people. Yet, her uneasiness vanished as the days went by. Her friends won over her trust with their sincerity. They never seemed to hate her for her special treatment. Or perhaps those treatments they gave her weren't as special as she thought.Then again, maybe David and Ellen had already dealt wit
The baby seemed to like Rebecca a lot. She'd always giggle whenever she saw her. It was as though she was close with Rebecca way before being born.Rebecca was happy to play with the baby, too. At two months old, the baby was adorable and no longer looked like the wrinkled prune from when she was at the hospital. She now had fair but also rosy skin, chubby cheeks, and a small mouth with no teeth. Only her gums showed whenever she smiled, which was adorable enough to melt everyone's hearts.Rebecca stopped disliking babies. She spent all afternoon sitting beside the cradle while gazing at the baby. She wanted to keep watching the baby even when the baby was asleep.It was only when the baby needed to eat or poop that Rebecca couldn't help out much. If she tried, it would only cause more trouble. So, she stepped back and sat down for a bit. Later, Sam and Penny returned their baby girl to the cradle and were busy again. That was when Rebecca headed back to gaze in awe at the bab
Rebecca stayed at Sam's place for almost a week.During that time, she also paid attention to online news. Under Daniel's strategic planning, the Winston Group regained its former reputation and status. Its various work departments proceeded smoothly.Apart from the slight stir caused by Darren's death, netizens' heated comments soon died down. As for the eldest son and heir of the Winston family, who was also guilty of many crimes, he had vanished completely.Rebecca last received text messages from David a few days ago. He didn't send anything more after bidding her farewell.Sometimes, she'd cruelly think that he had died somewhere out in the world. There wasn't much discussion about it online. Yet, Rebecca learned from Sam that David and Daniel suffered severe injuries on the day Darren died.Nobody else knew the concealed parts of what happened save for the involved parties. The unknown details included Darren's death. Not many people knew whether he had died from natu
Daniel had gotten used to traveling at any time in his many years of staying in Fairport.Plus, David would be stupid to show his face since he was heavily injured and wanted throughout the country.Daniel was 80% sure Rebecca would be safe if he invited her for a meal. Yet, Rebecca's refusal snapped him to reality like a bucket of cold water. Indeed, Rebecca's safety wasn't 100% confirmed, so he couldn't risk meeting her outside.She didn't directly tell him the reason for refusing him, but he knew why when she mentioned a "rain check."Daniel replied with a simple "Okay" and didn't bother her anymore. Anyone could see the spark of joy in his initially sapped expression. There was a chance they could remain friends since Rebecca was willing to meet him later. Daniel didn't have to spend the rest of his life in regret for his actions from the past years. He'd be satisfied even if he could only see her from afar. He would willingly become nothing more than an unacknowledged sh