Sean went silent again. Angeline would've thought no one was over the phone if not for the sound of Sean's breathing. "Sean, I'm still the same as before. I can continue my life without you." Angeline looked at the diamond ring on the bedside table that she had taken off. "I don't mind regardless if you'll return. For me, there's no difference." "So, I'm not important to you anymore, am I?" Sean sounded strained. "It's neither right nor wrong. It's just that there are other important people in my life now, not just you." Angeline felt a sting in her heart as she spoke. "When you ignored my plea and threatened me with Benjamin, you reminded me of Ned. He once threatened me in the same way. I don't want to experience that again. I hope you can understand me." Sean's breathing quickened. "But Angie, at that time, Melissa's life was uncertain—" "You don't have to explain. I know. I know and understand." Angeline kept her composure throughout their conversation.

Ingrid's manager, Wanda, advised her to remain calm since Angeline had agreed to Nathaniel's proposal, and the chaotic situation online would soon be over.Once her show and the interviews she did before she set out to the deserted island aired, she could salvage the situation. Perhaps her fans would continue to support her again.Wanda repeatedly urged, "Just remember one thing—the bigger the wind and waves, the more famous you'll become! Don't log on to social media for now because you will leave a trail."Don't use any burner accounts, too, and don't bother reading the comments. These are all temporary and meaningless. Reading them will only affect your subsequent shooting."You've been in the industry for so many years. You should know how popular this show is now, so you must stay focused. Do you understand?"At that moment, Wanda hated how extended Lawson Global's network was. Without a network, she wouldn't have to worry about Ingrid sneaking online to read the netizens' co

Even though it was Saturday, Angeline had to go on a business trip to the Oceanford branch. While she had scheduled a meeting with a major international client there, she also needed to inspect the engine R&D center. She planned to restructure the personnel at the R&D center to expedite the research progress.Accompanying her on this trip were several high-level executives from Lawson Global, but they traveled separately and would meet at the hotel.Just as she reached the entrance with her suitcase, the doorbell rang. Thinking Taylor and Jamie were there to pick her up, she put on her blazer and high heels before opening the door.To her surprise, it was Nathaniel. He also dressed formally in a suit, standing at the door with a smile."Good morning!" he greeted.He stood among the bodyguards outside her door, looking somewhat comical in his formal attire."What's up?" she asked."I'm here to take my fiancée to the airport!" he said, jingling his car keys and taking her suitca

"Where's Adrian?" Angeline asked.Adrian was an engineer who had been involved in the engine design since Sean's time. After that, she personally negotiated to bring him on board the project."Mr. Rostova is on leave today," the manager quickly responded. "But when he heard you were coming this afternoon, he said he would be here."Angeline nodded. After taking a tour around the research center, she directed everyone to the conference room for a meeting.The meeting lasted over four hours, and Adrian rushed over as soon as he got the message.Admittedly, the progress at the research center had accelerated with his involvement, but it still fell short of her expectations. For her, money wasn't an issue. The problem was the urgency to obtain results.After the meeting, the research center team invited Angeline to a dinner.Sensing her fatigue, Taylor approached and whispered, "Ms. Lawson, you have a video conference at 7:30 pm. I'm afraid dinner won't be possible."She nodded and

Sean bit Angeline's lip forcefully and demanded coldly, "Open your eyes! Look at me!"Fresh air rushed into her chest, and she gasped loudly while trembling uncontrollably. Even her legs were shaking vigorously.In the darkness, the man's deep eyes seemed even more profound. He pressed his thumb against her chin, forcing her to look at him.He asked, "Was it worthy to lose someone you love just to keep Thomas alive?"Sean's rough thumb pressed against her lips, which he had kissed until they looked like ripe berries. Expressionless, he stared straight at her with his dark eyes, exuding a low pressure and unfamiliarity.Then, he began to kiss her wildly, but there wasn't a hint of desire in his eyes. They were cold enough to make it seem like he could strangle her to death in the next moment.Angeline's lips were pressed together, her hazy consciousness finally returning. However, her thoughts were still unclear due to the alcohol. Even the ceiling seemed to be spinning.She refu