In the evening, Cade summoned Lucian to the Luminary Lounge. He pushed open the door to the private room and was surprised to see Paul there.He sustained some injuries and was dressed in casual sweaters and pants, holding a glass of wine and drinking. Lucian frowned and walked over. Cade sat between the two of them. They didn't look at each other, and the atmosphere was visibly tense, freezing in place.Even the waiter involuntarily straightened his back and retreated into the shadows. Cade leaned lazily against the backrest behind him, his legs crossed.He squinted at the two who were ignoring each other and said casually, "You guys are so annoying. We’ve been friends for years. You’re ignoring each other because of a fight?" He had invited them out today to try to mend their relationship. Lucian looked up coldly.His voice was irritable and restrained as he said, "I have nothing to say to him." Cade retorted, "Shut up. Are you still in kindergarten? Fighting and then ignor
Hector smiled and said, "You've been holding onto this glass of juice for half an hour now. If you can't bear to part with it." He paused and continued sincerely, "Why not shift your attention to someone else, like me? I'm good at comforting people and fighting. I am very good-looking and physically fit. I can even learn to cook. I don't mind that you act like a dull, old woman now. I might be taken soon if you don’t immediately seize a good man like me." Calista laughed and said, "No, I can't make a move on a friend." "Then are you interested in all these girlish men?" Hector asked as he cast a disapproving look at Yara.She had said she supported his pursuit of Calista, but then she invited these men to join them. Calista put down the juice, then yawned."Not really, so I'm planning to go back to sleep." The aftermath of staying up late is feeling mentally drained for several days. Upon hearing that, Yara also got up."Let's go together. We set up this gathering just to h
At the Northwood Corporation, Lucian furrowed his brow in response to his new secretary's hesitant expression and asked frustratedly, "What's the matter?" He rarely used social media, preferred direct phone calls, and didn't browse Facebook. So, despite the uproar on social media, he was still unaware of the situation. The secretary placed a tablet in front of him, with Calista's two responses marked in red. He couldn’t possibly tell Lucian about what happened with his own words. Lucian quickly scanned the content and finally fixed one comment, "His sexual dysfunction.” The secretary stood by, holding his breath. He couldn't see Lucian's expression, but he could sense the anger emanating from him. A few minutes passed, and Lucian still hadn't spoken or taken his eyes off the tablet, even though the screen had long gone dark. The secretary started feeling uneasy and cautiously asked, "Mr. Northwood, the PR department is calling to ask if we should take it down." They had al
Lucian lowered his head to kiss her lips. His hands traced her back and landed on her delicate waist. Calista watched as he inched closer and bit hard on his lips. She bit so hard it drew blood, and the smell of blood emanated in the air. Lucian hissed and let go of her. However, before Calista could push him away, he grabbed her hand and placed her finger on the reader on the door lock. There was a click, and the door opened. He lifted her by her thighs, and Calista had to wrap her legs around his waist for support. Lucian pushed the door open, placing her on the cabinet by the entrance. Everything happened quickly. Before Calista could protest, Lucian had removed her shirt. At this moment, she truly understood how strong he was. He lifted her chin and grinned mischievously, "Do you like it?" Calista was forced to meet his eyes and glared at him. Lucian didn't mind her attitude. In fact, he seemed amused by it, and his smile deepened."I'll make you feel better." He pre
Lucian was about to return to the company after leaving Calista's apartment, but Selena called him back home.As the car stopped, he rubbed his temples and lit a cigarette before exiting the door. The atmosphere in the living room was heavy. Macy was not present, and his father and mother sat on the couch with cold expressions, not even turning to look at him when he entered. Lucian began, "Dad, Mom." He was about to sit down when Selena shot him a sharp look and said, "Did I tell you to sit down? Well, I suppose it's no surprise. Since you’re so great now, you went through with your divorce without any discussion. So just sitting on the couch would be no big deal.” Lucian was speechless. He had anticipated that Selena would be very angry when she found out about this, and he had planned to have a calm conversation at some point.However, he didn’t expect the news to trend before he had the chance. He sighed and said, "Mom, you can take out your anger on me, but don't use t
Initially, Selena wanted to invite Calista to go shopping and get her thoughts about the divorce. She didn't expect to witness such a scene. The smile on her face froze, and she turned from an elegant lady into someone with a stutter."Uh, you guys enjoy the fruits. I’ll meet you some other time.” She glanced at Hector, who looked very possessive, not knowing what to say. She could only grab Lucian and walk away. Calista didn't even have a chance to speak before the two of them left. The elevator doors closed, and she brushed Hector's hand from her waist."Are you bored? Do you have to provoke him?" "He’s the bored one! He's your ex, but he keeps coming to see you. Did he refuse to leave you alone when you married him?” He was about to follow Calista into the apartment, but she raised her hand to stop him."I have work to do. You should go back. I won't do anything reckless." The door in front of him closed mercilessly. Calista changed into her work clothes, tied her
Lucian frowned, and he turned his gaze away."Mr. Everhart, you've heard it yourself. Your daughter and I are just not meant to be. As for the money I gave you before, please transfer it to my account within a week." Now, Zachary's expression changed completely. The money Lucian gave him back then was not a small amount."You gave me that money out of your own will. How can you have the right to take it back?" "I gave you that money so you would stop harassing my wife. Now that we’re divorced, I couldn’t care less if you harassed her. Besides, would you listen to what you said back then?"Lucian placed a small recording pen on the table. Zachary's face darkened, and he gritted his teeth."No need." Lucian's phone rang, and he looked at the caller ID. "I'm sorry, I need to take this call." With that, he got up and left. Zachary glared at Calista angrily."Agree to remarry him." Calista frowned. Did he think Lucian was just some street trash? Throw him away when you want.
Lucian looked at him coldly and said, "Did you charter the plane?" Paul was speechless. "We’ve just divorced, and you're already in a hurry to meet her family?" Paul remained silent, choosing to ignore him. Throughout the flight, the atmosphere in the first-class cabin was very cold, with a sense of tension in the air. After the plane landed, her phone regained signal, and Calista received a message from her uncle, Philip, saying he would pick her up at the airport. Philip was a traditional husband, and her aunt, Gloria, only cared about money. So, over the years, both families only maintained a cordial relationship. She had called her uncle in advance out of formality because she wanted to visit her grandfather’s grave. She had already booked her hotel in advance. She replied to her uncle, then got up and followed the crowd towards the exit. As she passed the first-class cabin, all the other seats were empty except for two people sitting in their seats. One was Paul, a