Before Tyler could speak, I immediately said, “Happy birthday, President White. You look stunning today. I’m Wanda Lane.” She was taken aback but still smiled. “So you’re Miss Lane. Forgive me for not recognizing you. You look too beautiful tonight.” She was indeed a smooth and slick woman. She saw Tyler and me together so she addressed me as ‘Miss Lane’ instead of the usual ‘Mrs. Grant’. “It’s mainly because I always look sloppy,” I said gently. During the conversation, Petra’s gaze fell on Tyler’s hand that was holding mine. “You both know each other?” Tyler glanced at me, eyes filled with pampering. He laughed. “Of course. We’ve known each other for over ten years.” Petra was waiting to speak. The hall that was lively earlier quieted down and everyone looked toward the main entrance. I, too, turned my head around in curiosity and saw a group of people in black walking in. They were led by a middle-aged man with an extraordinary presence. He was wearing sunglasses. Th

“There’s no use being envious. Some things are just meant to be.” A gloating voice came from beside me. I turned my head to see Zedd’s sarcastic stare. I asked in a deep tone, “Do you see me getting envious, President Nichols?” “Stop pretending, Wanda. Your jealousy is written all over your face. It’s true, Cindy is now Petra’s daughter. Everything has changed now, whether it’s identity or wealth. She’s not comparable to ordinary people anymore. Only she is worthy of standing next to him.” Zedd glowed with pride as he looked at me with a provoking stare. I took a glass of juice from the server’s hand, took a sip, and raised a brow at him. I said, “You think that I’m not worthy to stand beside Theo, yet you’re worthy of standing beside Miss Reed?” I gave a few looks at Cindy who was surrounded by the crowd and continued to say, “At least Theo is still the father to the child inside of me. What about you? You were barely considered to be Miss Reed’s little attendant back then.

I let out a sigh and said, “We have nothing to talk about.” I was in a bad mood tonight and did not want to argue with her. I turned around and prepared to leave after saying that. Cindy blocked my way as she said with contempt and mockery, “Wanda, do you still think you can solve a problem by avoiding it?” “I don’t know what problems I have with you, Miss Reed.” My steps came to a halt, and I lifted my head to look at her. “Just say it. How much will it take for you to leave Theowy?” Cindy radiated with wealth and status. I could not help but laugh. “I must have forgotten that you’re filthy rich now, Miss Reed. How much are you planning to spend on buying Theo?” “Don’t push it, Wanda. Theo is God’s favored one and I’m the only one who’s worthy of standing next to him. I’m also the only one who can benefit his career. You’re no match for me.” Another sentence with ‘no match’ in it. It was the second time that I heard those two words tonight. “I’m no match for you?” I s

A trace of bitterness flashed across Tyler’s face, but it faded quickly. He resumed smiling and said faintly, “It’s not important whether you believe me. What’s important is that I can’t leave you. Wanda, let’s go back to the old life we had, alright?” He spoke of it very casually, but I had goosebumps listening to him. The past was a nightmare to me. If I had to go back to that life, I would rather choose death. “Does it mean that things between us will only end if I die?” The healing wound deep in my heart started to hurt again. His gaze flickered and radiated with murderous intent, but it quickly disappeared as he held my hand. He smiled and said faintly, “You won’t die if you have me with you. I won’t leave you, so you must live well.” I went silent. The despair in my heart began to spread boundlessly. “Leave Theo. He’s not worthy of you. I’ll bring you back to our old house and we can go back to our old lives. We’ll be happy,” he said softly. I laughed silently. Every

Miss Woods, who was paying attention to all the commotion outside, quickly approached Theo and exclaimed with fright, “Why are your injuries so serious? Quickly get them checked in the hospital.” I looked up to see the corner of his mouth still bleeding and his eye was bruised. The rest of his face had patches of black and blue. The back of his right hand was blood red, but it was uncertain whether the blood was his or Tyler’s. Although he was badly hurt, he did not show one bit of exhaustion. He remained tall and straight with a cold aura. He glanced at me and finally said, “It’s okay. They’re just some minor injuries.” Miss Woods found a first aid kit to treat his wounds. I finished the last bit of chicken soup, put the bowl down, looked at Miss Woods, and said, “I’m done. I’ll go up first.” Theo’s dark eyes sank, and his face became even gloomier. I pretended not to see it and got up to go upstairs. Miss Woods looked at me for a moment, hesitating to say something. In