No one noticed, but in another place, Linda's trusted assistant stepped forward and said, "Miss, I think Melanie's behavior today undoubtedly shows that she has completely rejected Jefford. You can reach out to offer her some benefits now." "Mm." Linda nodded, a smug smirk playing at the corner of her lips. Although she wasn't sure if she could reconcile with Melanie, given their previous confrontations, as long as Melanie didn't support Jefford, even if they couldn't be friends, it wouldn't matter. - After the dance ended, Gabriel escorted Melanie to the bar to have a drink. He asked as they walked, "How do you feel? Are you tired?" "The music was uncharacteristically slow-paced, so why would I be tired?" Melanie smiled. Seeing that Melanie's face was not flushed and that she wasn't out of breath, Gabriel finally felt relieved. Just as a few people came to greet Gabriel, Melanie said to him, "I'll go over there and have something to eat first." With that, she walked away

Gabriel's gaze was so intense as if it contained a flame that wanted to melt the frosty Melanie. But at a moment when she should have felt flustered, Melanie didn't feel her heart racing. She only felt helpless and embarrassed. "I have a family doctor who can prepare medical equipment. Can you accompany me back?" Gabriel pleaded again. He had been holding her hand all this time, and Melanie knew how much he longed for it. She couldn't bear to refuse him like this in front of his subordinates, and she also needed a chance to have a serious talk with him, so she nodded. Gabriel immediately smiled, happy like a child, completely forgetting the pain on his body. - The car arrived at Gabriel's villa in Harbor City. Upon entering, Melanie was surprised to find that the living room was surprisingly similar to her own home. There were fabric sofas she liked, blankets on the sofa, and wool rugs on the floor, both in texture and color just like those in her own home. Even the

Just then, the roar of vehicles racing down the mountain road suddenly came! Melanie's eyes brightened instantly! It must be Gabriel sending someone to rescue her! Seemingly sensing her intention to seek help, Jeffrey lowered his voice and reminded her, "You’d better not make a sound. You wouldn't want Gabriel and the Frost family to see us like this in the woods late at night..." Melanie's eyes narrowed as she glared fiercely at the shameless man. What? Did he think he had her figured out? Even if she might be misunderstood by the Frost family, it was still much better than staying here in the lion's den! With determination in her eyes, she gathered her courage and decisively said, "I'm he... Mmm...!" But before she could finish her sentence, the man suddenly leaned in and pressed his lips against hers. "Mmm! Mmm!" She struggled and squirmed under him but her lips were firmly sucked on by him. She was unable to make a sound... Seeing her movements getting more an

Jefford, with a pale face, grinned. "Are you worried about me?" "I'm worried that you might suddenly drop dead, making me fall to the ground!" Melanie retorted, not pleased. Though her words were harsh, her body was honest. Seizing the moment of his hesitation, she jumped out of his arms. Startled, Jeffrey quickly bent down to protect her. "Be careful!" "It's you who should be careful!" Her eyes were fixed on the front of his shirt that was stained red with blood. "Let's go to the hospital immediately to bandage your wounds. They're splitting open!" she urged anxiously. "No need..." "What do you mean, no need?" Melanie was genuinely angry now, feeling that Jefford was indeed going mad. "With such serious injuries, why aren't you seeking treatment? Are you trying to get yourself killed?" Jeffrey chuckled softly. He could feel that his woman still cared about him, and not just a little bit. He wasn't someone who disregarded his own life. He had confidence in h

Annie was skeptical and said mechanically, "I'm at William's house. I'll send you the address, but it’s so late now. Shouldn't you be resting?" "I'll rest after I check on him!" Melanie hung up the phone without another word and left the house. - Melanie instructed the driver to speed up and take her to William's house. Annie soon came to open the door for her, and Melanie asked as soon as she entered, "Where's William?" "I-Inside," Annie stammered and led her in. Annie did not know why Melanie was in such a hurry. It was her boyfriend who was injured, wasn’t it?In the bedroom, William was half-lying on the bed with both hands bandaged. On the bedside table were two fruit platters, showing how well Annie was taking care of him. "Annie, I didn't have time to eat on the way here. Is there anything to eat? Get me something," she said, wanting to send Annie away. Annie nodded quickly. "Yes, there is. I'll heat it up for you, you can't eat anything cold now." With that, she