Vivian automatically interpreted his words as his concern for her.As she smirked and was just about to speak, she heard the bodyguard outside the door say, "Mr. Northwood, Mr. Jacquez is here."Hugo's here? Vivian's expression changed immediately. Staring at Calista, she said, "Claude, don't you wanna find out who from the Jacquez family killed your mother? You can't enter the Jacquez family, so I'm the only one who can help you to investigate."Putting down her fork, Calista replied, "Thanks for the kind offer, but I don't need it."She got up and as she approached the door, Hugo also arrived."I apologize for any inconvenience caused. I'll take Vivian away now."Vivian agreed to go back to Apthon and had already booked a flight early in the morning the day after tomorrow.When she was discharged from the hospital today, she said she wanted to bid goodbye to her friends in Capeton.Hugo had been busy lately and he couldn't always keep track of what she was doing. He agreed
Lucian didn't make his way out because Calista was already heading toward the mansion from the garden. Although Hugo wasn't with her, his gaze was fixated on Calista. As a man, Lucian could tell at first glance that he looked at her differently.Narrowing his eyes, Lucian was visibly unpleasant. He was enduring every single second as he waited for her to walk over.He closed his eyes, only managing to suppress his raging agitation when she finally entered the mansion. He had to beware of her childhood sweetheart, her high school friend, and now there's another man who's almost dying. His brain was wrecked at the thought of it. Calista saw Lucian as soon as she entered. The food on the table remained as they were before she went out. "Why are you standing here? Didn't you eat?""Was it a great chat?" asked Lucian in a resentful manner. "It's alright," Calista replied.She wasn't sure what he was up to again, but she couldn't bother to argue with him. Without giving much
The room was filled with Joan's stuff. Her photos were hung up on the wall. Yesterday, Hugo told her that this mansion wasn't just a place where her mother used to work, but it was also a place where her mother had stayed for years.No wonder, she found the place to be so familiar, even the flowers planted in the garden were her mom's favorite. That sense of familiarity grew stronger when she entered the room. Joan had passed on for more than a decade now, and a lot of Calista's memories about her were fading. However, now that she'd seen all of these, the memories came rushing back at her again. Calista's fingers brushed past the dressing table. Not a speck of dust was on it. It was cleaned very often. The items in the room looked ancient, but they were all in tip-top condition.As for Zachary, after he got married again, he put all of her mother's stuff in the basement, letting them tarnish in dust. He also sold all the valuable luxury items.The sight before her eyes remind
Calista was at a loss for words.The car's heating system was set to a temperature that was just right for Calista, who was sensitive to the cold. But, it was a little too warm for Lucian, prompting him to loosen his tie.Of course, when a handsome, well-built man did that, it appeared exceptionally seductive and a sight for sore eyes.His fingers rested on the dark tie. The digits were slender and well-proportioned, resembling a finely crafted work of art.Calista didn't consider herself fascinated by hands. But, she found herself unable to look away from the sight. The discomfort she felt after reading the diary seemed to ease.Just as she was entranced by his charms, Lucian leaned down to kiss her.The man, who had restrained himself for days, was now no different from a beast that had been starved for years. The kiss was so intense that Calista couldn't resist at all. He stole her breath away.She tilted her head back in an attempt to avoid him. Only, Lucian wasn't going to
Jessen flew into a violent rage.He smacked the table and shouted, "If you touch a hair on their head, I'll kill you myself, Calista Everhart.""What do you think you're doing? Do you plan on rotting in prison for the rest of your life, Jessen? You're going into solitary confinement," the prison guard said.Jessen quickly apologized with a bow."I apologize. My son is ill. I got carried away in the heat of the moment. It won't happen again."When he spoke again, he behaved much better."How is my son, Ms. Everhart?""He's alright. He just needs to be on medications all the time. Your wife hasn't had a stable job in years to take care of him. She's struggling because of the high medical expenses …""That's impossible," Jessen spoke with absolute certainty."Why is that?"Calista wasn't surprised that he didn't say anything. She had been dealing with him for years and wasn't bothered by the delay. She attached a printed chat record to the glass."The money that person gives an
The melancholic atmosphere vanished in an instant. Calista massaged her temples in disbelief. She shot a sidelong glance at Hector."Weren't you leaving? Do you have to run your mouth? Are you that eager to remain bedridden for the next month?"Hector lowered his voice and replied, "You don't understand. Men are egoists. The more unattainable something is, the more they want it for themselves. Once they have what they want, they will no longer feel challenged. Once things start getting stale, they would seek excitement from other women. You need to keep him on edge. Make him believe you have countless other men who want you even without him. That's how you keep him wrapped around your finger."Calista scoffed and shot him a withering stare. Most people would insult others but Hector was insulting himself too. Lucian's eyes passed over them.Hector and Calista stood on the steps, bathed in twilight. The radiant glow seemed to meld the pair together.An attractive man and a beautifu
The person hesitated to get up and whispered, "Everything hurts."Hector was rendered speechless. He had never been a religious person. But now, he was starting to become one. He wondered which god he'd offended.The past twenty years of his life had been smooth sailing. Now, it seemed as if all the bad luck he accumulated throughout the years had caught up with him.None of this was his responsibility. But he still had to do something about it.He glanced around the area. Despite there being no other vehicles around, both of them would be in big trouble if another car showed up.Hector had an injury in his leg that made it hard for him to kneel. So, he lowered himself into a bow instead."Can you move? If you aren't too badly hurt, I'll help move you to the side of the road and call for an ambulance. It's not safe to stay in the middle of the road."With that, the call connected."Hello. We need an ambulance at the Nubium Highway right away. The victim …"Just as he was about
Lucian buried his face into Calista's shoulder as he pressed his warm body up against hers. His fingers ran through her hair and brushed against her scalp.He held the woman by her slender waist with his other hand. The tingling sensation sent shivers down Calista's spine. The man's husky voice sounded in her ear."Let's try what you brought up last time."She was puzzled. What had she said the last time around?Calista couldn't remember. She couldn't spare her mental capacity to recall what had been said at a time like this. However, she vaguely understood what Lucian meant."I don't …"She didn't know why she was refusing when her body was responding. Her mind went blank from the mental shock she received. All her answers and reactions were based on instinct.Before she could utter her refusal, Lucian grabbed her and held her down to the bed.He knelt on the edge of the bed on one knee as he stared down at her. The dark eyes fixated on her were roiling with tides of darkness.