Perhaps, it was the darkness in people's hearts.She composed herself and walked into the dance studio.After class, she went to find Principal Blackwood."I want to resign," she said.Principal blackwood had known she would leave eventually.She nodded, "Alright, I'll settle your pay.""Thank you," Scarlett expressed her gratitude for all the support Principal Blackwood had given her."No need to thank me," Principal Blackwood replied with a smile.Even though she had resigned, Scarlett finished teaching her class for the day.Principal Blackwood invited her to dinner, and she accepted.The restaurant was chosen by Principal Blackwood, and the food there was quite good.Through the glass window, she gazed absentmindedly at the bustling streets outside."You can't drink, so how about a toast with juice? Who knows when we'll meet again after you leave," Principal Blackwood suggested.Scarlett raised her glass of juice and clinked it with his.She took a couple of sips and set the glass
Wayne's interest was piqued. "What surprise?"Scarlett teased him with a playful smile. "I can't tell you right now."Wayne chuckled. "Playing tricks on me now, are you?""Where have you been?" Scarlett suddenly changed the topic.For a brief moment, Wayne's expression turned slightly unnatural. "Work stuff," he replied."Oh~" Scarlett had clearly seen Belinda get into his car.He was in the car too. And now he was lying about work?Were they discussing work in bed? Maybe her thoughts were dirty, but Wayne's actions were even more disgusting.Flirting with her on one hand. And tearing it up with Belinda on the other.The funniest part was that she had actually taken Wayne's antics as something genuine!"It's late. Let's go to bed," Scarlett said, standing up.They headed back inside together.As they went up the stairs, Wayne leaned close to her ear and whispered, " can we share your bed tonight?"If it were the old Scarlett, she might have found some amusement in his words.But now,
She had been worried that Beatrice, knowing she was divorced, would insist on an abortion. "The baby is yours." Beatrice understood that, ideally, a divorce should mean no further entanglements. An abortion would be the cleanest break. But as a mother, she knew how important a child could be to another mother. "I found a job as a stock clerk at a grocery store. The pay is $600 a month. It's not much, but it's enough for us to live on. You know I haven't worked since I married your dad. Now that I'm older and have no work experience, this is the best I could find. But don't worry, I'll take good care of you. You just rest at home, and when the baby is born, it won't have anything to do with the Gray family." Beatrice assumed that Scarlett's divorce meant she had no feelings left for Wayne. She only decided to keep the baby because she couldn't bear to let it go. Since that was the case, she would raise it. One child—she and Scarlett could manage that. She had been confused for to
Scarlett never expected Wayne to go to such "crazy" lengths.Spending so much just to find her!She had thought of ways to cover her tracks so Wayne couldn't find her.But she hadn't anticipated Wayne would exploit human greed!After all, with the internet being so advanced, if you're willing to spend money on publicity, finding someone isn't hard!"Scarlett, what should we do? Should we leave now?" Beatrice asked anxiously.Scarlett looked up at her mother. "Mom, don't panic."She was also trying to stay calm."Why is he looking for you? Didn't you both have an amicable divorce?" Beatrice asked, puzzled.Scarlett rubbed her face. "I ran away."Beatrice was speechless.But she quickly understood that her daughter wanted to escape a marriage that wasn't meant for her.She understood her daughter.After calming down, Beatrice said, "The world is big. We'll find a place to settle down."Scarlett wasn't so optimistic.From the current situation, it was clear she had angered Wayne.Otherwi
Upon seeing Beatrice, Scarlett quickly shifted her gaze to Jeff. What does he mean by this? Why did he bring her mother here too? Her expression darkened. "Scarlett, this gentleman said he's your friend and brought me to see you. And here you are," Beatrice said as she walked briskly over. Scarlett smiled at her mother, "Mom, please go inside first." Though puzzled, Beatrice nodded and went inside. Once Beatrice was inside, Scarlett's smile vanished. She glared at Jeff. "What do you mean by this? Isn't it enough to capture me? You had to bring my mom too?" Jeff glanced at her. "Weren't you clever when you were dealing with me? How come you're so confused now?" Scarlett still didn't understand. "Who knows what kind of evil plan you have?" She eyed Jeff warily. This man had tried to take advantage of her multiple times. Could he possibly be a good person? Jeff's previously smiling face slowly turned cold. "I see you don't recognize a good deed when you see one!"Scarlett s
Scarlett Norman was in a hotel room close to the hospital where she worked after leaving the bouquet venue. This night was supposed to be the first night of her marriage. Looking at her reflection in a mirror, she straightened her clothes and chuckled slightly, thinking about what had happened earlier; No one cared where she was anyway. Suddenly, the door was kicked violently from outside, sending it crashing against the wall; before Scarlett could make up what was happening, the whole room went pitch black. scared out of her wits, she trembled, she could feel her standing. " who's there? .. is anyone... Before she could finish her sentence, she was slammed against the wall and then onto the table. the items clattered around the floor, and a gun to her head. a voice threatened "Don't speak! if I hear a word I shoot. in the dim light, she could only make out a man with a pair of fierce eyes. she perceived a strong smell of blood and she knew he must be injured. perha
Belinda obediently followed them to the hospital director's office. Wayne was slouched on the sofa, his tall frame perfectly straight and imposing. Only a careful observer would notice the faint paleness of his thin lips. The hospital's antiseptic smell masked the faint scent of blood on him Dressed in a pure black suit, his face exuded a sharp, commanding aura forged through countless storms. Just one look from him was enough to make anyone tremble with fear! His assistant circled behind Wayne, leaned down, and whispered, "All the surveillance footage from last night was deliberately destroyed. It must have been done by those who were after you, to avoid leaving any evidence. This is the doctor who was on duty last night, Belinda Carl and so she must be the one who booked the hotel close by. The director confirmed it, and I checked the duty roster myself. She was indeed on duty last night." Wayne looked up. Belinda gasped sharply. Wasn't this the CEO of Gray's cooperation
The call was from her colleague, Bryan willow. They had graduated from the same medical school, and had gone abroad for further studies. Now, he was quite renowned back home. Bryan had always looked out for her, so they were good friends. "What's up? Tell me," she responded promptly. "I have a patient, but I have an emergency and can't make it. Can you go for me?" Scarlett glanced at the time. She didn't have any clinic appointments today. She had time in the morning, so she agreed, "Sure." "The address is Madonna villa, Area A, Unit 306. Just tell the guard you're looking for Mr. Christopher, and they'll notify him." "Got it." "And Scarlett, don't mention this to anyone, and don't ask too many questions. Just focus on doing your job and leave quickly," Bryan instructed. "I understand." After hanging up, Scarlett got into her car and headed to the location. The place was a high-end residential area with top-notch security and privacy. At the gate, the guard sto
Upon seeing Beatrice, Scarlett quickly shifted her gaze to Jeff. What does he mean by this? Why did he bring her mother here too? Her expression darkened. "Scarlett, this gentleman said he's your friend and brought me to see you. And here you are," Beatrice said as she walked briskly over. Scarlett smiled at her mother, "Mom, please go inside first." Though puzzled, Beatrice nodded and went inside. Once Beatrice was inside, Scarlett's smile vanished. She glared at Jeff. "What do you mean by this? Isn't it enough to capture me? You had to bring my mom too?" Jeff glanced at her. "Weren't you clever when you were dealing with me? How come you're so confused now?" Scarlett still didn't understand. "Who knows what kind of evil plan you have?" She eyed Jeff warily. This man had tried to take advantage of her multiple times. Could he possibly be a good person? Jeff's previously smiling face slowly turned cold. "I see you don't recognize a good deed when you see one!"Scarlett s
Scarlett never expected Wayne to go to such "crazy" lengths.Spending so much just to find her!She had thought of ways to cover her tracks so Wayne couldn't find her.But she hadn't anticipated Wayne would exploit human greed!After all, with the internet being so advanced, if you're willing to spend money on publicity, finding someone isn't hard!"Scarlett, what should we do? Should we leave now?" Beatrice asked anxiously.Scarlett looked up at her mother. "Mom, don't panic."She was also trying to stay calm."Why is he looking for you? Didn't you both have an amicable divorce?" Beatrice asked, puzzled.Scarlett rubbed her face. "I ran away."Beatrice was speechless.But she quickly understood that her daughter wanted to escape a marriage that wasn't meant for her.She understood her daughter.After calming down, Beatrice said, "The world is big. We'll find a place to settle down."Scarlett wasn't so optimistic.From the current situation, it was clear she had angered Wayne.Otherwi
She had been worried that Beatrice, knowing she was divorced, would insist on an abortion. "The baby is yours." Beatrice understood that, ideally, a divorce should mean no further entanglements. An abortion would be the cleanest break. But as a mother, she knew how important a child could be to another mother. "I found a job as a stock clerk at a grocery store. The pay is $600 a month. It's not much, but it's enough for us to live on. You know I haven't worked since I married your dad. Now that I'm older and have no work experience, this is the best I could find. But don't worry, I'll take good care of you. You just rest at home, and when the baby is born, it won't have anything to do with the Gray family." Beatrice assumed that Scarlett's divorce meant she had no feelings left for Wayne. She only decided to keep the baby because she couldn't bear to let it go. Since that was the case, she would raise it. One child—she and Scarlett could manage that. She had been confused for to
Wayne's interest was piqued. "What surprise?"Scarlett teased him with a playful smile. "I can't tell you right now."Wayne chuckled. "Playing tricks on me now, are you?""Where have you been?" Scarlett suddenly changed the topic.For a brief moment, Wayne's expression turned slightly unnatural. "Work stuff," he replied."Oh~" Scarlett had clearly seen Belinda get into his car.He was in the car too. And now he was lying about work?Were they discussing work in bed? Maybe her thoughts were dirty, but Wayne's actions were even more disgusting.Flirting with her on one hand. And tearing it up with Belinda on the other.The funniest part was that she had actually taken Wayne's antics as something genuine!"It's late. Let's go to bed," Scarlett said, standing up.They headed back inside together.As they went up the stairs, Wayne leaned close to her ear and whispered, " can we share your bed tonight?"If it were the old Scarlett, she might have found some amusement in his words.But now,
Perhaps, it was the darkness in people's hearts.She composed herself and walked into the dance studio.After class, she went to find Principal Blackwood."I want to resign," she said.Principal blackwood had known she would leave eventually.She nodded, "Alright, I'll settle your pay.""Thank you," Scarlett expressed her gratitude for all the support Principal Blackwood had given her."No need to thank me," Principal Blackwood replied with a smile.Even though she had resigned, Scarlett finished teaching her class for the day.Principal Blackwood invited her to dinner, and she accepted.The restaurant was chosen by Principal Blackwood, and the food there was quite good.Through the glass window, she gazed absentmindedly at the bustling streets outside."You can't drink, so how about a toast with juice? Who knows when we'll meet again after you leave," Principal Blackwood suggested.Scarlett raised her glass of juice and clinked it with his.She took a couple of sips and set the glass
Scarlett opened the box and her eyes widened in surprise at its contents.She seemed both shocked and taken aback.Shocked by what he had given her."You...""Do you like it?" Wayne asked.Scarlett nodded, but the gift was too valuable for her to accept easily.Especially now, as she wasn't currently working at the hospital.She reached out to touch the matte-finished blade. It was a set of surgical tools, precious because of their unique blades. The blades were as thin as a cicada's wings, yet incredibly hard and stable. They were razor-sharp, so much so that it was said a cut from these blades wouldn't be felt for the first few seconds due to their sharpness.Wayne had certainly chosen well, knowing her interests.But she couldn't accept such an expensive gift without feeling she had earned it.This set must have cost tens of thousands of dollars.Scarlett couldn't possibly accept it.She closed the box. "It's too valuable.""As long as you like it, that's all that matters," Wayne s
Bella hadn't even finished her sentence when Jackson's hand came down hard on her cheek. Bella was stunned. In all her years, her father had never laid a hand on her! Her eyes filled with tears of grievance. "Why did you hit me?" "Didn't you want to be hit? You can slap yourself, but I can't slap you?!" Jackson's voice was filled with anger. "I've never been so humiliated in my life. Now, thanks to you, my reputation is in shambles, and you still have the nerve to cry?" Bella was taken aback. "Dad, how did you know I hit myself?" "Do you think Wayne is a fool?" Jackson stared at his daughter. "I can't understand why you would do such a thing." "I just can't stand that woman being around Wayne. You said you would introduce me to him," Bella choked out between sobs. Jackson nearly fainted from rage. "Yes, I wanted you to marry Wayne, and you like him. That's a good thing. But the premise is that Wayne has to be interested in you. If he's not, what good is my introduction? You
Scarlett had no idea what Wayne meant by that.She quickly said, "I'm not familiar with this place, so I took some time finding the break room. You must be very thirsty! I'll bring the coffee to your office right away."The woman's expression paused slightly.In truth, it was she who had held Scarlett back with conversation, causing the delay.Wayne disliked staff gossiping and whispering during work hours.Had she just broken a rule?Wayne gave her a cold glance before turning and walking away.The woman's heart, which had been pounding with anxiety, almost leaped out of her chest. She thought she was going to get a formal warning.Luckily, she wasn't.She dared not gossip anymore and immediately returned to her workstation....In the office.Scarlett placed the coffee on the desk.Wayne stood behind her, looking at her back. "You don't want others to know your identity?"Scarlett turned around.Had he heard what she said?"I just didn't want to cause you any trouble," Scarlett said
Jackson thought he had the upper hand, but suddenly found himself at a disadvantage. His daughter was clearly more seriously injured! "President Gray, are you blatantly showing favoritism?" Jackson didn't bother with formalities anymore. This was heading towards an all-out confrontation. Wayne had no intention of breaking ties, but he wasn't afraid of it either. "Just like you, I am fiercely protective of my own." He waved Scarlett over. She obediently walked over and sat beside him. Jackson felt Wayne was being completely unreasonable. Bella was his own flesh and blood, his precious daughter. Who was Scarlett to Wayne? "She's just a woman who could be found anywhere and just happens to be prettier. How can she compare to my daughter?" Hearing this, Scarlett felt a sharp pain in her heart. Both were daughters, but look at how different their fathers were. At that moment, she tried to make her expression look relaxed. But she couldn't. Instead, her face gr