"Are you kidding me? We don't even know if we'll be together in the future. You're jumping to conclusions. I'm afraid you'll only end up getting yourself hurt," Selena said mercilessly, dealing a blow to Koven's heart.Upon hearing this, Koven ignored the pain in his stomach and immediately grabbed Selena's hand. He said affectionately, "Selena, if you really stop talking to me, I'll be heartbroken. Look at how much I love you. Can't you show me some compassion? "Even though you punched me so hard just now, I held back and didn't say anything, which proves how fervently I love you. If you met another guy and you punched him like that, he would've ignored you long ago."Selena rolled her eyes at his words, then shook off his hand and walked toward Chelsea and Lucy.However, Koven put on a pitiful act from behind as he watched Selena's departing figure."Alright, Koven, stop acting. Decide quickly what you want to eat. I'm starving, and hearing you talk about food is making me even
"Come on, Selena. I'm sorry. Let go of me. This is really not cool," Koven said, glancing at Selena sideways.Selena dragged him into the restaurant before finally letting go of his ear.The people behind could only shake their heads and smile helplessly at the situation.The group arrived at a luxurious private room.The room was extremely spacious and luxurious, with two waiters on standby, ready to serve them."What would you like to eat, sir? Here's the menu," a woman immediately handed the menu to Matthew.Matthew turned his head and looked at everyone while saying, "Does anyone have any dietary restrictions or things they don't eat? If not, I'll just order."After scanning the group, Matthew saw Koven about to speak and said directly, "Alright, I'll just order, then. If anyone doesn't want something, they can pick it out later. If anyone wants something else, we'll order again."Koven felt like crying but was in no position to argue. Meanwhile, Lucy and Matthew were havin
Hudson gave him a disdainful glance, then looked at the two lovey-dovey couples opposite. He got lost in thought.If he and Chloe had become a couple, maybe they could be sitting here together, just like Koven and Selena, and Matthew and Lucy, lovingly teasing each other.However, the story would always deviate from the track. He would not get a chance to be with the one he loved.Everything would just be his wishful thinking. No, it was because he had given her the cold shoulder in the beginning before regretting it. What else could he do?What else could make Chloe return to his side again?It was his fault for not cherishing this love at the beginning. If he had cherished it back then, maybe the ending would not be like this.Now, Chloe also had her own happy life. If he were to disturb her again, it would be unethical of him.Charlie looked at him and could not help but ask, "Hudson, what's wrong with you? Could it be that you really have feelings for me? Oh my god, your t
"I'm really intrigued by his love story now." At this moment, Chelsea finally understood why Hudson was like this."So, Chelsea, don't mention this matter in front of him in the future. I think it'll upset him if you bring it up. Do you understand?" Lucy whispered softly in her ear.Chelsea heard this and quickly nodded. She then said to Lucy, "Don't worry, I understand."Before the two of them could pick up their cutlery again, they heard Koven and Selena arguing."Selena, please listen to me. I've really never dated that woman, and same goes to that other one!" Koven explained impatiently. On his phone screen were four or five contact numbers belonging to various women. Selena's face showed anger as she said to him, "You're still denying it? I've looked through the messages on your phone, and hundreds are women while only a few are men. Many of these women even message you every night. "They say things like 'I miss you' or 'I want to see you.' Are you still going to argue wit
Hudson saw them looking like they were enjoying the show from the sidelines. At this moment, Charlie even confidently put down his cutlery and waited for the next scene to happen. "Selena, it really isn't what you imagine." Koven was about to collapse at this point. He did not know how to explain to Selena so that she would believe him."Koven, if you really didn't do those things, then you should explain it to me properly instead of just saying a random bunch of stuff." Selena now looked extremely disappointed in Koven.The people around them also had a gossipy look. Even Matthew, who usually did not care about anything, began to watch the drama on the sidelines. Matthew looked at Koven intently."Selena, do you believe me? If you don't, I'll take you out with me tonight." Selena looked at him. She did not know what to say. They had just gotten together, so she had no reason not to believe in him."Koven, I believe you, but your actions really confuse me. If we get married in
"Yeah. Hudson, have you really never looked into him? A person like your uncle must have done some dirty deals. If you find out about these things, wouldn't you have an easier time threatening him today? "And maybe your uncle will become as obedient as a rabbit in the future and listen to you in everything. I think this is the best." Charlie looked at Hudson, pushing up the frame of his glasses.Hudson thought about it for a while, then laughed awkwardly. He said, "This is a bit embarrassing, but I haven't looked into him before. I always thought my uncle had been helping me, so I never paid attention to these things. Every time he made use of me, I just did whatever he wanted me to do, thinking that he would never harm me. "Now, I've slowly realized that he only took me under his wing so that I could help him do things. I don't know how many bad things I've done for him over the years. Now that I think about it, I feel so guilty. "My company must not fall into my uncle's hands
Charlie quickly turned to Koven and said, "If you're able to investigate, then hurry up and do it. Time waits for no one. If you delay any longer, we won't have anything to say by 3:00 pm this afternoon. It's best to dig up his secrets now. "I'm a lawyer, so I can defend you guys well. I'll make Hudson's uncle bow down to us. That way, he won't bother Hudson anymore in the future. I'm that amazing of a lawyer."Matthew heard what Charlie said and frowned slightly. He turned to Charlie, saying, "Charlie Jennings, what happened to you? When I first met you, you were an aloof guy. Why are you starting to speak like Koven and Hudson? You guys aren't secretly related, are you?"After Matthew finished speaking, he shook his head disdainfully, wearing a look of contempt. In fact, he failed to realize that he had become too close to this group of people and had become somewhat silly himself. He would not have made such a disdainful gesture before, but now, he was doing it without his rea
"Alright, the results are out. Let me read them for you. After all, it's not very appropriate for the four of you to huddle around such a small phone, and it's a bit hot, don't you think?" Koven said to the three of them.Immediately, the three of them looked at each other and quickly straightened up while looking away. All their faces turned as red as a monkey's bottom."Okay, hurry up and say it. Stop beating about the bush," Matthew quickly urged Koven."The investigation into Hudson's uncle revealed quite a lot. Last year, he took some of the shares of the Xender family for himself and also had some dealings with the Farrow family. He deliberately messed things up, causing a huge loss to the Farrow family. "However, this sum of money didn't appear in the company's accounts. Instead, it went into his own account. "Two years ago, due to tax issues, he had someone else go to jail for him and paid them five million dollars annually. Later on, when he had to find another person t
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