When Lucy spoke, she began to cry. She really did not expect Linus to make her fall to this state.She only realized now that Linus was the boy from her childhood.Matthew's heart ached when he heard this, wondering what would have happened if Lucy had reunited with Linus before meeting him. Would he and Lucy be strangers? Matthew looked at Lucy with worry in his eyes. "Lucy, if Linus had found his way into your life before me, would you have gotten together with him instead of me?"He asked this with great pain in his heart, and his tone was low. He was eager to get Lucy's answer.Lucy looked at him and said, "No, I've always regarded Linus as a good friend.We played together often when we were kids. Meanwhile, the fate between you and me is something that can't be snatched by anyone."We're both already married now. Even though Linus knew me before you did, that won't change our relationship or our future."Matthew finally relaxed when he heard this and nodded.Chelsea shoo
Selena heard this and lowered her head, whispering, "I think we should wait a bit longer. After all, neither of us really knows much about each other. I want to understand each other better before we get together. "If we're really going to be in a relationship, it should be with marriage in mind. I'm at the age to get married now..."Koven was overjoyed when he heard the word 'marriage'. He wanted to marry Selena the first time he saw her. He did not expect Selena to bring up marriage now."I'll give you a wedding!" Koven said, holding Selena's hand.Before Selena could speak, she was kissed by something soft."Koven is so bold!"Chelsea saw Koven pull Selena into his arms and kiss her. She could not help but smile as she watched the two of them.Selena was directly caught off guard by Koven's move and did not know what to do. Should she push him away or not? However, she did not seem to want to push him away.Could it be that she really liked Koven?How could that be possibl
After Charlie finished speaking, he smirked and glanced at Koven before his eyes flicked toward Selena again.Koven did not know what he was going to say and wore a face full of doubt."Alright, speak up. I'm listening," Selena said with a smile after finishing her words. Then, she looked at Charlie, waiting for his response.What happened next was something that even Koven did not anticipate.Charlie placed the briefcase he was holding on a stool, took off his coat, and then seriously adjusted his tie.Looking at Selena, he said, "Koven is quite fickle. The first time I saw him, he was at the table holding his phone, giggling and chatting with three or four women. Later, when he put his phone down, the whole screen was full of unread messages, and they were all from women. "One time, I secretly followed him when he went out alone, only to find him surrounded by a dozen women at the bar. Each one was clinging to him. You can't imagine the scene. There were hickeys and lipstick m
"Koven, how could you say such things? We just want to bring you and Selena closer, and now you're doubting us like this. You're lacking brotherly sentiment!" Hudson was not as composed and calm as usual. He directly retorted Koven. Charlie immediately chimed in when he heard this. "Koven, we're helping you, not harming you. Why are you getting so worked up?"Matthew, who was watching the three of them, shook his head helplessly. Lucy and Chelsea watched the scene from behind, not saying a word.Meanwhile, Koven was staring affectionately at Selena, who was sitting opposite him."You're meddling in our affairs. If Selena really doesn't want to marry me in the future, then each of you will be guilty. I advise you to explain things to Selena now. What you just said is all nonsense. If you don't clarify things, I won't help you anymore in the future."Koven spoke with his hands on his hips. He turned his head to look out the window while pouting.Hudson and Charlie, seeing him li
Koven's face was particularly red at this moment."Selena, do you agree to our marriage? I really want to know because I really, really want to marry you." Koven looked at Selena with sincerity.Selena was also conflicted at this moment because when she first met Koven, she felt that he was a somewhat fickle man. She was not sure if Koven would be particularly good to her in the future, but she did seem to be starting to like Koven inwardly."It's okay, Selena. Just boldly say what you think in your heart. If you really want to be with Koven, then accept his love. If you don't like him, then refuse." Chelsea looked at the two of them who were hesitating and could not help but urge them.Selena looked at Chelsea, unsure of her own thoughts."It's okay, Selena. You don't need to care about everyone else. As long as you like him, you should agree," Lucy looked at her and comforted her."I don't know what kind of feelings I have for Koven. I just know that I can't bear to leave him.
This time, Selena accepted Koven's hug because she seemed to have truly fallen for him, even though it had only been a short while. It was enough to make her feelings for Koven reach their peak.The people around also watched the two embrace, falling into fantasies about their own love lives."Lulu, how are you feeling now?" Matthew asked, looking at Lucy on the bed with concern.Lucy looked at him and immediately waved her hand, saying, "Oh, don't worry. I'm much better now. You don't need to worry about me anymore, especially with so many people taking care of me. It would be unfair to all of you if I'm not doing well."Matthew heard her say this and shook his head helplessly.The moment he heard that Lucy had been admitted to the hospital, he and Charlie rushed over immediately.He did not expect Lacee to be so heartless. Lucy was still pregnant, yet she dared to push her. This time, he went easy on Lacee only because of Lucy.If anyone dared to bully Lucy again in the future
After hearing this, everyone took a sharp breath and suddenly looked at Matthew.Matthew furrowed his brows and glanced at Lucy, gently touching her face.He turned to Charlie and asked, "What's going on with Lacee? What did you do when you went there today? Tell us everything now. "Everyone is here, and we can analyze it for you. We'll come up with something to send Lacee back in. I absolutely won't let her get away with what she did, so I'll deal with her properly this time.""Yeah, someone like Lacee should be sent to prison to reflect on her actions. She's been released now, but the case is still ongoing," Koven said agitatedly after hearing this.She had committed intentional homicide and plagiarism. She should have been sentenced to 40 or 50 years, or even a lifetime. Now, she was being released, and it had not even been two days since she was put in jail. This is outrageous.Charlie looked at those present and continued, "Here's what happened. When I got the call about Luc
Charlie saw the pair of eyes, and his body shook. He hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, it's him! I recognize him because he has a scar on the left side of his eye. At the time, I noticed that there was something on his left eye, but I couldn't see it clearly. "Now, with this photo, I can see that it's a scar. His body shape and height are also a match!" After Charlie finished speaking, he immediately looked at Hudson.Now, everyone was looking at Hudson, whose face was full of disbelief and shock. They wondered what the situation was. Koven saw that Hudson was lost in thought and walked up to him, asking, "What's going on? Come on, we're all anxious here!""It's my uncle," Hudson sighed after speaking.He really did not expect his uncle to come forward to help Lacee for such a small matter. Due to the oppression his uncle had subjected him to in the past years, there was a hint of fear in his heart when he said these words.He did not know exactly what he was afraid of. He just felt a
As Gabriella examined the luxurious clothes, bags, shoes, and pants, she could not help but feel that Lucy was completely unappreciative of such treasures. She failed to utilize them to enhance her appearance! They spent quite a while going through the various garments and accessories, yet there were still items they had not finished checking out.Lucy gave an awkward smile, acknowledging her own laziness. After a long search, Gabriella finally found a piece that caught her eye. As she checked the tag, she was surprised to find that the dress was designed by a renowned French designer. It featured a V-neck, with simple yet elegant sleeves that revealed a hint of Lucy's arms, while the skirt was a refined and tailored fit.Gabriella held up the dress against Lucy, murmuring to herself, “Hmm, this one’s nice! You should try it on!” Even though she spoke to Lucy in a tone reminiscent of an older sister, she still maintained her authority as a mother-in-law. It made her words both
Since the previous incident, Lucy had become increasingly attentive to her children. She watched over them at nearly every moment. She feared that Charlotte might seize any chance to harm the children, so she remained vigilant and meticulous, avoiding any lapses. In her eyes, Matthew Leon and the children represented her entire world, and she could not afford even the slightest mishap.One day, Gabriella Sharpe visited their home. She arrived as lively as ever, wearing impeccably applied makeup that included an expensive shade of lipstick. Her appearance radiated the elegance of a woman of high social standing, making her stand out among the people on the street.Lucy welcomed Gabriella warmly, treating her with utmost respect. It created an atmosphere of family harmony. Gabriella settled into a chair, savoring the fruit that Lucy offered her. She held Johnny closely, reluctant to part with him. She showered him with compliments and laughter."Mom, you seem to be in a great mood l
Matthew noticed Lucy’s absent-mindedness and asked gently, "Lulu, what’s on your mind?"“Oh, nothing… I just think what happened to Charlotte is so sudden,” Lucy replied.“Don’t worry about it. It has nothing to do with us. She was always trying to harm you. Her fate is something she brought upon herself.” Matthew patted her head comfortingly.However, Lucy found it suspicious. Although the news reported Charlotte’s assassination and that the monastery had burned down to ashes, it did not mention her body. That kind of crucial detail would not have been overlooked by the media.Matthew had also considered this possibility, but he had kept it to himself to avoid alarming Lucy. Charlotte had been sent to the monastery because of him and Lucy, and she had to harbor a deep hatred for them. If she managed to orchestrate her own escape, what if she was now seeking help from Spades to target Lucy? That would be dangerous.“Lulu, don’t worry. I won’t let anything happen to you or the ch
With nothing left to hold onto, Charlotte walked down the empty streets, her heart heavy with despair. She wore a black veil that covered her completely, revealing only her eyes. She even had on dark sunglasses. She dared not walk in the open or be seen, nor did she dare expose Juliana’s crimes to the world.She used to be a princess. Everything she had done, every privilege and indulgence, was backed by Arthur and Juliana’s love and permission. Now that her supporters had betrayed her, what right did she have to be reckless or demand anything? Surviving itself was a luxury. How could she even think of acting willfully?As she wandered in anguish, Charlotte found herself by the river. She remembered coming here with Arthur and Juliana when she was a child, laughing and walking along the bank. Now, each memory felt painfully ironic, and every kiss from Juliana seemed sickening. How could her world be so false? How could even the people she trusted most turn against her?Charlotte cou
Charlotte continued to hide within the castle, unwilling to leave and equally unwilling to let anyone know she was alive—unless they promised never to send her back to the monastery. However, she doubted that would happen, so she kept to the shadows. After all, the castle had plenty of food. It was far better than anything at the monastery.One night, Charlotte quietly slipped into Arthur and Juliana's bedroom. To her surprise, Arthur was not there, and only Juliana was present. 'Dad must be too upset to sleep,' Charlotte thought. She knew him well—whenever he was troubled, he would retreat to the study rather than go to bed.As she watched her beloved mother, a tiny bit of her resolve wavered. Juliana looked utterly exhausted, as if she had lost a lot of weight in just a few days. Charlotte had a sudden urge to go in and comfort her, but she knew that was impossible. Charlotte realized that seeing someone through a wall of separation was the most painful thing of all.Just as
The next morning, news of the assassination attempt on Charlotte was sensationalized across all media outlets. The internet was flooded with headlines about her close brush with death, sparking worldwide shock. No one could believe that Charlotte, notorious for her arrogance and harsh treatment of offenders, could have been targeted like this. Many who resented her strict, often cruel ways were both thrilled and stunned by the news. The royal family immediately tightened security at the monastery, dispatching a large police force to investigate what had happened. The monastery became a focal point of public intrigue.“What? That's impossible! How could there be no trace?” Juliana exclaimed in disbelief. Standing before her was the chief forensic investigator.“Yes, Your Majesty, there's no sign of Princess Charlotte’s remains,” the investigator confirmed firmly.“Fine, I understand. Leave me, and keep me informed if anything changes,” Juliana replied, pressing her fingers to her
As the footsteps came closer, Charlotte held her breath, not daring to make a sound. Suddenly, a shadowy figure appeared—it was clear they were targeting her. She watched as the figure approached the bed, moving so quietly it was as if they made no sound at all. What could they possibly be planning? Surely, the headmistress would not go this far?The figure drew closer to the bed, bundled up the pillows and blankets, and then doused something over them. Charlotte could smell it—it was gasoline! Was the headmistress planning to kill her to silence her? She froze, unable to move. The shadow struck a match and dropped it onto the bed. In an instant, flames surged up from the blankets.In the fire’s glow, Charlotte could make out that it was not the headmistress but a man. After setting the fire, he quickly slipped away without making a single sound. Charlotte crept out while stifling a cough, afraid he might hear and return. The flames grew quickly, engulfing the bed and spreading t
Over the past year or so, Charlotte had gradually come to understand that the world was not just about picturesque landscapes and lavish feasts. In the shadows, beyond her sight, lay a world full of schemes and deception. Despite her ongoing attempts to plot against Lucy Quinn, she had not noticed this aspect at all until she arrived at the monastery. Here, she realized how dark human nature could truly be.The women at the monastery constantly criticized and belittled her, while the headmistress was corrupt, using her position for personal vendettas. She was also driven by greed for wealth and status. All Charlotte wanted was to escape this dreadful place and return to her castle. She wanted to go back to her plush, comfortable bed. There, she led a life surrounded by maids tending to her every need.Thinking of this, she remembered Lucy and envisioned her seated in her rightful place, basking in the affection of Arthur and Juliana. She could see Lucy's haughty expression starin
In a moment of heat, Charlotte blurted everything out. Joan was dumbfounded! Was this really Charlotte? She usually did not talk this much, did she? It was not just Joan who was shocked; the headmistress across from Charlotte was equally taken aback. Charlotte was usually so obedient. How had her tongue turned so venomous today? The headmistress was left speechless as every word Charlotte said was so reasonable that no one could argue against it, and it even warranted some compliments! Although Charlotte was confronting the headmistress, each of her statements felt like a plea for justice.Charlotte was not done yet and continued, “Since you know I’m a princess, you should give me some consideration. Yet, in reality, I’m the one giving you all the consideration. Is that reasonable?” Charlotte’s arguments were layered and logical, her thoughts clear. It left the headmistress in a muddle while Joan looked on with envy! The headmistress glanced at Charlotte, feeling quite displease