Matthew frowned after hearing this. Although persuading Linus to betray Spades, as Selena suggested, could temporarily ensure the safety of his wife and their unborn child, the mere thought of Linus' covetous glances at Lucy left Matthew feeling inexplicably angry.“You can try to persuade him, but don't disclose our plans to him. Even if he agrees to stop working for Spades, he can't come near us,” Matthew instructed coldly, disregarding Koven’s desperate attempts to stop him as he started the car and drove away.Watching everyone leave, Selena took out her phone and dialed Linus' number.“Hey, are you free later? I want to meet you.”…Half an hour later, Selena sat in a dimly lit bar, waiting for Linus amid the smoky atmosphere.“Speak, what’s the matter?” Linus pulled out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, tossed it on the table, took one out, lit it, and stared at Selena with a hazy look. “Want one?”“No, I’ve quit,” Selena smiled and shook her head.“Impressive. It see
"Linus, sometimes, seizing happiness is more about mustering the courage than enduring pain." Selena's voice was melodious and tinged with a hint of melancholy, but more so with a sense of relief and acceptance."What do you mean?" "When faced with sudden happiness, people often become anxious, especially those who have endured hellish pain," Selena's words were mysterious, leaving Linus puzzled.Ignoring Linus' bewildered expression, she continued, "You were right that day. I realize I've developed feelings for my target."At this point, Selena paused for a moment. "Koven is a good person. So good that initially, I felt ashamed and pathetic in front of him."Looking at the beautiful woman in front of him, her face immersed in happiness, Linus suddenly felt a pang of sadness. That innocent smile had once bloomed for him."But today, I realized no matter how dark a corner of life I lived in, he would never despise me. I mean much more to him than I imagined," Selena finished spea
"Sometimes, maybe we're the ones trapping ourselves in a dead end. Linus, we're still young, yet we're engaged in these dirty and sordid activities at the prime of our lives. Will this kind of life continue into our later years? Don't you really want to strive and resist?" Selena's words indeed struck a chord in Linus' heart, leaving him momentarily moved. However, he still firmly shook his head. "Selena, you don't need to persuade me. Someone like me, without a heart, can only live day by day no matter where I am.""Moreover, over these years, I've killed so many people and made so many enemies. They're all waiting for the right moment to kill me in revenge. Even if I have the ability to leave the organization, without their protection, do you think I could make it out alive?"Linus's questioning left her speechless.Indeed, Selena had not been with the organization as long as Linus, and her reputation was not as widespread. Perhaps she still had a chance to escape and live inc
Just as their lips were about to touch, his phone vibrated in his pocket."Hey, Matthew. Have you and Lucy arrived home?""Speak quickly, I'm busy!" Matthew suppressed his impatience, his voice deep and heavy."Well, I might not be able to make it to Charleston with you as planned. Earlier, I mentioned that there might not be anything important going on at my company these days."Well, it's not a company matter. It's just that Chelsea's parents suddenly came to our house to see her. They seem to want to stay for a while before leaving."Hugh could tell the other party's mood was not great, so he kindly explained, "So, Chelsea might not be able to accompany Lucy to Charleston.""Okay, I got it. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up." Matthew finished speaking and hung up.As soon as the screen locked, the phone vibrated again.This time, it was a call from Charlie."Hey, I need to tell you something. Hudson and I won't be able to accompany you to Charleston the day after tomorr
Matthew was meticulous about every detail of life, always wanting his beloved to receive the best care. After a week of getting to know each other, Lucy was very satisfied with Nara's work. The two got along very well.“Alright, I'll be right there,” she responded sweetly, walking over to the dining table and sitting down.“This is a special jelly from my hometown. It's not only good for pregnant women, but it also has skin-nourishing benefits,” Nara said with a beaming smile.Lucy remembered that Nara had mentioned her hometown was known for their special jelly. She took a bite, and it was indeed delicious, with a smooth texture that even high-end Michelin restaurants could not match.She quickly finished the entire thing but still felt hungry, longing for the crispy shrimp Nara had been making for her every day over the past few days.“Nara, is there any of yesterday morning’s crispy shrimp left in the fridge?” Lucy asked as she looked at Nara, who was washing dishes in the kitc
Watching Lucy sulk and her adorable appearance, Matthew's smile deepened. "How could I possibly think you're fat? Eat more. It's good for our baby." With that, he picked a few shrimp from the plate and put them on her plate."Hmph, you clearly do think I'm fat. Stop making excuses!" Lucy seemed genuinely upset, sounding like a petulant child as she turned away from Matthew."Alright, my dear, I'm sorry. I won't dare say you've gained weight again." Matthew took Lucy's hand, looking at her imploringly like a big dog seeking forgiveness from its owner.If not witnessed firsthand by Nara nearby, no one would imagine that Matthew, the CEO of the ruthless Leon Corporation who usually conducted business with an icy demeanor, would go the extra mile to please another person.Lucy felt the gaze from the kitchen and sent a glance to Matthew, who was staring blankly at her. He immediately returned to his usual demeanor, awkwardly pretending to cough."Eat up." Lucy stifled a smile and gave
"Pah! Even if I can't get a wife in this lifetime, I would never end up with this guy," Charlie rejected with disdain, just moments after gazing 'affectionately' at Hudson."What nonsense! It's not like I want to be with you either," Hudson shot back without hesitation.Matthew watched this fiery exchange and could not help but stifle a laugh."Even if we're not going along, Hugh and his wife can accompany you to Charleston," Hudson said, looking at Matthew standing beside him. "By the way, where are they now? Why didn't they come over with you guys? Doesn't Chelsea always stick to Lucy?""They can't come with us either. Hugh said that Chelsea's parents came to visit them and are planning to stay for a while," Matthew shook his head.Hudson sighed with concern, looking at Matthew and Lucy as if he was worried about them."It takes a long time to recover from a serious injury, so just focus on getting better. Don't worry about us going to Charleston," Matthew reassured him.Sudde
Lucy’s eyes widened in fear. “I remember the first night Nora stayed at our house. I woke up in the middle of the night and heard the sound of bottles breaking from her room. Curious, I went to check it out.”She suddenly paused while recalling her memories. Matthew urged, “Go on, what happened next?”“I went in and saw broken porcelain pieces on the floor, scattered with piles of dust. Nora was frantically trying to clean it up with a cloth.“When she saw me, she seemed startled, and her whole body trembled. I asked if she needed a mop to help clean up, but she just kept apologizing.”“Do you remember the color of the dust on the floor?” the doctor asked.“It was late at night, and the light was dim, so I couldn't see clearly,” Lucy thought for a moment. “It seemed to be dark red or brown, like chili powder.”“That’s it. It must be cinnabar containing mercury. She probably mixed it into your food,” the doctor concluded.“I can't believe there's a problem with the person I hired