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
Matthew gripped Lucy’s hand, feeling deeply unsettled.“Is it someone from Spades? Did they send others to harm our child?” Lucy's emotions suddenly escalated as she stared blankly at Matthew.This statement reminded him that this indeed seemed like something people from Spades would do.Matthew immediately called Koven, wanting him to help investigate this matter.“Hey, I need you to check on someone.”“Who?” Koven answered, his tone sounding drowsy and lazy.“Nora Smith. Check if she’s from Spades.” Matthew gritted his teeth as he said the housekeeper's full name and then hung up. He clenched his fists tightly, vowing to make everyone who wanted to harm Lucy pay a heavy price.“I got the information!”When Lucy and Matthew returned home, Koven called back.“She's 36 years old, living in Archway District, near DS Group. Before working at your house, she had been tracking Lucy’s movements.”As expected, Nora was indeed from Spades.Matthew could hardly contain his anger, wan
Matthew finally turned his gaze toward Lucy, who was curled up on the couch. He realized that his earlier behavior must have scared her. He walked over and gently hugged her. Neither of them spoke.After a while, Lucy's soft voice came from behind the pillow. "Matthew, I want to go home. I don’t want to stay here anymore."Matthew’s hand continuously patted Lucy's back, like soothing a child to sleep. His tone was extraordinarily gentle, a stark contrast to his earlier violent demeanor in front of Nora."Okay, we'll go back tomorrow. I'll accompany you back to your parents' place, alright?""Mm." Lucy nodded. She resembled an injured fawn leaning her head into Matthew's familiar embrace.…The office on the top floor of DS Group was spacious and quiet. The night view of the brightly lit city could be seen through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows."Selena, when they called you for a talk that day, they should have already discovered your true identity, right?" Daniel leaned ba
"There's one more thing I'd like to report to you." Selena called out to the elderly man who was walking toward the door."Go ahead.""Matthew and his group are planning to go to Charleston the day after tomorrow to find Princess Charlotte. I want to go with them to monitor their movements closely."Daniel thought for a moment and then agreed, "Alright, I'll report this to the higher-ups. When you get to Charleston, don't check in with Alice right away. I'll inform you of any tasks as they come up.""Understood!" Selena lowered her head respectfully and watched him leave.After ensuring that Daniel was out of sight, Selena staggered to a blind spot in the surveillance. She let out a sigh as she stared blankly at the dazzling night view outside the window. The earlier conversation had made her break out in a cold sweat, soaking the shirt under her jacket. If she had shown even a hint of nervousness in front of Daniel, her lie would have been exposed.After a long while, she called