Joan also put on a bathrobe. Her petite figure and fair skin looked so delicate that it seemed like the slightest touch could cause it to break. She had already washed her face and applied a facial mask. She carefully carried a basin of water over to Charlotte.Charlotte was a bit puzzled. “What are you doing?”She was now certain that Joan had no ill intentions, so her attitude had become much friendlier.“I’m going to help you wash your face and then apply a mask!” Joan skillfully held Charlotte’s face and used the warm water in the basin to moisten it.“What is this? It smells so nice!” Charlotte exclaimed. This water was not just ordinary warm water—it had a fragrant aroma and was gentle on her skin.“This water is amino acid water, infused with the essence of many flowers, specifically for skincare! You really need to take good care of yourself now,” Joan explained as she efficiently finished moistening Charlotte’s face.Next, she pulled out a cleanser and lathered her han
Charlotte noticed that Joan’s eyes were slightly moist. She could not tell if it was from the spring water, the dampness of the facial mask, or if her eyes had become wet on their own.Charlotte did not know what to say. She was not good at comforting people. As far as she could remember, she had never comforted anyone, except when she needed something from her mother and father, the queen and the king.Only when she needed something from them would she act cute and innocent to get everything she wanted, without exception.However, facing Joan at this moment, Charlotte remained silent. She was not sure whether she should ask what was wrong or just act on her instincts and say something harsh.At that moment, she felt a different emotion toward this woman. Was it pity? Was it sympathy? Was it something else...Charlotte could not quite figure out what it was. She only knew that she was more pitiful than anyone else, so there was no need to pity others. If it were not for this woman
Selena had been sleeping the entire day. The continuous sound of rain outside helped her sleep even more soundly. Koven usually left for work earlier than she did and returned later, so he did not know about her napping at home. As the alarm clock went off again, Selena turned it off and made a call to Koven—this was not the first time she had done so. She feared Koven might notice something unusual, so she made sure to call him every day at the same time just to chat. She sluggishly got up. She looked disoriented, with her hair falling over her cheeks and shoulders. Even so, she still appeared like a delicate young lady."Hey, Koven, what are you up to?" Selena's voice was full of energy, not at all like someone who had been perpetually drowsy and ill."Thinking about you. What else?" Koven replied with cheesy lines that made Selena laugh, though it was all just an act.Selena felt a twinge of sadness, realizing she had resorted to this method to gain Koven's trust, but she had
Mark looked at Selena, feeling somewhat helpless. He was at a loss when it came to the actions of Spades."I have some therapeutic medicine here, but it'll only provide temporary relief. To completely rid yourself of the disease, you still need to obtain the true antidote," Mark said as he took out several bottles and jars from a box.Selena felt a bit excited. She was usually lethargic to the point of near sleep, but she would always wake up in agony. If there was a way to alleviate her symptoms, Koven would not have to worry about her so much.Looking at the bottles, Selena noticed they had no labels."What are they?" Selena asked curiously."This is the medicine I developed myself, just packaged in these bottles. It should be harmless, so you don't need to worry." Mark, who was crouched under a cabinet, realized he had not explained clearly and raised his head to clarify.The hospital could not diagnose Selena’s condition, but Mark had managed to identify it. However, the anti
Linus looked at Daniel, unsure of what scheme he had up his sleeve this time. He mentally prepared himself for several possible scenarios. Linus feared that this old fox, Daniel, had discovered Selena's situation and was even more afraid that it might bring him harm.Linus knew the consequences of being a traitor, let alone helping one escape. Given his relationship with Selena, it was hard to avoid suspicion that he might have been involved in the matter. However, with his intelligence, dealing with Daniel should be within his capabilities.For years, Linus had been working by Daniel's side, which he could use to prove his loyalty. Despite constantly reassuring himself not to be afraid, Linus could not help but feel a chill down his spine and continued to worry."You're back?" Daniel, stroking a black cat, glanced at Linus as he walked in. Gwen was sitting nearby, sipping tea. Everything seemed normal, indicating that Linus had not raised any suspicions.Linus let out a sigh of re
Linus gradually regained consciousness. He weakly looked at the dead cat on the ground, its mouth still holding the cat food it had not swallowed. It seemed as if it could not believe that Daniel had done this to it, yet the truth was undeniable—it had been discarded just like that.Linus understood Daniel's message—those who harbored disloyal thoughts would meet a bad end, just as Selena had, and he would be no exception in the future. Gwen held Linus in her arms, calling his name repeatedly, clearly anxious. Meanwhile, Daniel casually sipped his tea, directing and dismissing his subordinates as if neither Linus nor the dead cat existed.By the time everyone had left, Linus had fully regained his senses. His neck still ached faintly, and there was a distinct scar left behind. "What? Are you blaming me for being too harsh?" Daniel asked Linus. He was not surprised by Linus' recovery."I wouldn't dare!" Linus responded respectfully, bowing to Daniel. Outwardly, he dared not express
The echo resonated throughout the room, as if it, too, felt the injustice. Linus pulled the curtains shut, plunging the room into pitch-black darkness.However, this brought him a sense of peace, as if the darkness could hide him from everyone.In a daze, Linus unknowingly fell asleep by the bedside. Compared to usual, he slept quite soundly.…Meanwhile, Alice stood by the window, her eyes dull and devoid of light. The moonlight made her expression appear even more profound, and her pale face left one uncertain whether she was male or female. Her mask remained on, enhancing the perfection of her features. From a distance, she resembled a beautiful woman steeped in melancholy under the moonlight, evoking a sense of pity.A small bird flew over from afar. It was tiny, about the size of a sparrow, with dark feathers that made it nearly invisible in the night. It flew toward Alice, who extended her finger for it to perch on. Obediently, the bird landed there. Alice retrieved the
Linus remained silent, quietly sitting down. He knew that no matter what he said today, it would not make a difference—Alice would not listen, especially since she was only trying to use him. Alice approached Linus, scrutinizing him from head to toe as she paced around the room. "You’ve got good potential, you're strikingly handsome, and you're full of vigor. You’re a good catch."Linus knew what she meant. She wanted to recruit him to work for her. He also realized that Alice was not entirely confident, so she was probably just spouting nonsense at this point.Linus wrote a few words on a piece of paper and then showed it to Alice. "Don’t kill her, that’s my only request." Alice looked visibly upset, falling silent as she sat on the bed.Linus knew she would react this way because he had written: "That woman has already been captured by us." In reality, Linus knew that Alice was not in love with that person, nor with any woman at all, so he was merely following orders by saying