The old lady was particularly fond of Zoey. After dinner, she invited her to stay and make peach blossom cakes together.Zoey loved good food and was interested in pastry-making, so she was happy to learn from the old lady.While waiting for the cakes to steam, the old lady glanced around the kitchen to make sure no one was nearby before pulling Zoey aside and whispering, "Zoey, tell me honestly, how intimate are you and Russell?"Zoey awkwardly tugged at the corner of her lips. She knew the old lady was asking about Russell's... performance in certain matters. It was a sensitive topic, and she wasn’t sure how to respond. Although they hadn't had any physical relations, she could tell that Russell was capable enough.She cleared her throat lightly. "Well..."The old lady raised her hand to stop her. Sighing, she said, "I understand. Russell... is really not capable in that area. You're such an excellent woman; marrying him is his luck. When a couple is together, in the short term, emot
The intense atmosphere caused Russell to lose some control. He wrapped one arm around Zoey's slender waist and placed his hand at the back of her head, kissing her more fervently.Zoey felt as though the air was being stolen from her mouth as her hands weakly rested on the man’s shoulders, utterly overwhelmed by his kiss.Until her back sank into the soft cushions, Russell's rough hands slipped beneath her nightgown, tracing her beautiful waistline as they moved upwards.Zoey gasped softly, the sensation stimulating Russell's senses even further. He kissed her earlobe, his voice husky. “Zoey…”His tongue was so hot that Zoey trembled, her hands cupping his handsome face. “Do you need me to help you treat your hidden illness?”Russell's Adam’s apple bobbed, and before he could speak, Zoey tilted her head and kissed him again.Suddenly, a loud, urgent knock echoed at the door.Their lips parted, both of them gasping for breath.Russell stood up, exhaling deeply before turning toward the
A storm of gossip ensued. Many gullible netizens took it upon themselves to verify the authenticity of the recording. Soon, it was confirmed that the recording was real. The incident quickly went viral, and within half an hour, the recording became trending, dominating the headlines of major websites.- **Ariana’s Innocent Image Crumbles—She’s Actually a Venomous Snake!**- **From Her Ex-Fiancé to Voice Dubbing and Artworks—What Else Did Ariana Take from Zoey?**- **Ariana Used Her Grandpa’s Life as Leverage—Is This Criminal?**- **The Harmon Sisters Are At It Again—Ariana’s Artwork Actually Came from Zoey?**- **What Else Does Ariana Have Besides Embarrassing Acting Skills?**At the same time, unaware of all this, Ariana was driving in high spirits, humming a tune. After arriving at the Harmon villa from her suburban mansion, she got out of the car, only to see Dahlia storming toward her with a grim face. “Ariana, how could you be so careless?” Ariana, still confused, aske
Zoey was highly suspicious of the servant’s words. “Did you see who picked him up?” The servant shook his head, “No, mister said you were coming to pick him up, and then he just carried his suitcase and got into the car.” “Then what was the car’s license plate number?” The servant shook his head again, “I didn’t notice.” Zoey narrowed her eyes and took a step forward, while the servant stepped back. She scoffed, “What are you afraid of?” The servant lowered his head, “No, I… I just don’t like being too close to people.” Zoey waved her phone in front of him, “I recorded everything you just said. If you lie, I will sue you immediately.” The servant frowned, and a flash of panic crossed his eyes. “Ms. Harmon, if you don’t need me for anything else, I’ll leave now.” “Okay.” Zoey watched as the servant closed the door, and the smile on her lips immediately disappeared. She had severed ties with the Harmon family, and if she forced her way inside to search, they could
Dahlia tried to lunge at Zoey, but Jordan quickly grabbed her arm. He had noticed the man in the wheelchair behind Zoey, who was glaring at them with a cold, dark expression. But Dahlia shook off Jordan’s grip and rushed towards Zoey, raising her hand to strike. Just as her slap was about to land, Zoey tightened her grip on the woman’s wrist, her voice icy as she said, “Mrs. Harmon, do you want to end up in jail?” Dahlia glared at her with hatred in her eyes, “Zoey, I’m your mother!” Yes, hatred. Her eyes burned with fury, wishing she could tear Zoey apart. Zoey remained unshaken, her tone indifferent. “I’ve never felt like you were my mother, not once in my life. I’ll ask you again—where have you hidden Grandpa?” Dahlia jerked her hand away. “I don’t know!” “Fine. If I find him, I’ll sue you. You’d better not regret this!” Dahlia nearly ground her teeth to dust. “How could I have such a bastard of a daughter! Not only did you sever ties with us, but now you’re thre
Jordan looked at Zoey, anger flashing in her eyes, and his pupils contracted for a brief moment. He stammered, "I—I don’t know how Grandpa ended up there." He was confident the servant wouldn’t sell him out, as he had control over the servant’s family. Now, he was relying on the hope that Grandpa would remember their past relationship and wouldn’t reveal the truth. Zoey pushed him away, "When Grandpa wakes up, you’ll be waiting to get arrested!" As was customary, the Harmon couple was taken to the police station for questioning, and Matteo was sent to the hospital for a full examination. Russell sat beside Zoey, placing his hand on her shoulder. "Zoey, Grandpa will be fine." Zoey looked at the frail man lying in the hospital bed and nodded. But deep down, she knew that after the examination, it would be revealed that Grandpa had suffered slight brain damage from the lack of oxygen, which was irreversible. The extent of the long-term effects couldn’t be known until Gra
The door to the hospital room was pushed open, and Zoey had expected it to be the nurse bringing the billing statement from the previous night. But instead, two unexpected guests walked in: Jordan and Dahlia.Since there were no surveillance cameras inside the villa, the only clue to how Grandpa ended up in the basement was the testimony of the servants. Just last night, two servants had changed their story, revealing that Grandpa had gone into the basement because he didn’t want to leave Zoey. But they were quick to add that they couldn’t speak the full truth for Zoey’s sake, wanting to protect her image.Zoey found their audacity laughable. Clearly, they thought Grandpa would cover for them, assuming that, as a family, they’d avoid airing their dirty laundry. Or perhaps they believed Grandpa would never wake up to tell the truth.Coldly, Zoey asked, "What are you two doing here?"Jordan scanned the room, noting that Russell wasn’t present. He snorted and said stiffly, "Of course we’r
When Abigail saw Zoey, there was a brief flash of surprise in her eyes. "Zoey, you're here?" Zoey smiled. "Yes, I came to check on Carolyn." "Me too," Abigail replied as she walked over to the bed, glancing at the girl whose complexion had started to regain some color. "She’ll wake up in a few days. I’m really happy. Dr. Z is so amazing, I really admire her." Zoey couldn’t help but sneer inwardly. *Are you sure it’s admiration, and not hatred?* She stood up. "You and Carolyn seem to have a really good relationship. Even after being injured like this, you’re still thinking about her." Abigail sniffed and wiped her nose. "Carolyn and I grew up together, we were very close. It was so painful when she fell down the stairs three years ago and ended up like this. Carolyn was such a lively, cute, and well-loved girl." Zoey patted her shoulder. "Don’t worry, Carolyn will wake up within three days. Let’s give her some rest." Abigail nodded, her eyes flickering with a hint of unw
Dalton's heart tightened suddenly as Russell fell silent.He subconsciously disagreed in his heart, after all, if Nancy were to encounter any problems, it would be a matter of life and death. He dared not take this risk.If not done so, Susie was like a time bomb, ready to explode at any moment.Susie relied on the Thatcher family. The Thatcher family had their hands in both legal and illegal activities, secretly training assassins and having people specifically assigned to clean up crime scenes for the assassins. Therefore, she felt invincible.Russell came up with this idea because if Susie were to attack again at Lochcliff, he would have a way to detain her.However, the Thatcher family needed someone, and Russell had a way to incriminate her.Dalton remained silent for a long time, "You made me think about it."Russell did not persuade him anymore, because he knew Dalton would consider what consequences would develop if things con
This was the first time the two of them had a peaceful conversation, and it was surprising to see how harmoniously the rivals could get along.Randall chuckled lightly and said, "No need, I couldn't trouble you and Nancy."Dalton didn't like to drink coffee, but today he ordered an iced Americano, which was rare for him. The bitterness made him frown."I don't know how you could drink it."Randall caressed the walls of the coffee cup, "I suppose it was because my heart was too bitter, but after drinking this, it didn't feel as bitter anymore."Dalton looked at the man, who had been disheveled for several days, and without the initial hostility, he unexpectedly felt some sympathy.Randall laughed and said, "Don't look at me like that, I didn't need sympathy.""Sorry," Dalton looked at him, "Nancy told me about your past. To be honest, if it weren't for those obstacles, you would have built a cozy little home together. I'm quite envious
After they received the certificate, Dalton moved Nancy's luggage from the apartment to his home.When she came back, Nancy had a feeling of things having changed.Although it was still in black and white, the cold tones didn't seem as cold anymore.Indeed, what affects one's emotions is not the environment but rather one's mood.Dalton saw her standing at the entrance and asked, "Why aren't you going in? Is it because you don't like this style of decoration? I was thinking that since you're pregnant, you shouldn't stay on the villa side anymore. Even if the newly renovated one is environmentally friendly, it may still have some odor. I'm worried that your morning sickness will be severe."Nancy couldn't smell pungent odors these past few days, such as garlic, chives, and onions.Dalton felt that this place was closer to his hospital, so if there was an emergency, it would be more convenient for him to rush back. Otherwise, staying at Nancy'
During Nancy's hospitalization, both Eugene and Chelsea came to visit.At that time, they still didn't know about her pregnancy.Chelsea cooked Manhattan clam chowder for her.She sat by the sickbed and fed Nancy.Nancy was very embarrassed, after all, her own mother had never treated her like this."I could do it myself."Chelsea shook her head and said with regret, "I have always hoped to have a daughter, but after giving birth to Dalton, my ovarian function deteriorated and I can no longer have children. When I first saw you, I liked you. You have a dignified and elegant appearance, although you can be a bit cold, but you don't give off an arrogant vibe. I was especially happy when you and Dalton got engaged. I know you both had reservations about the arranged marriage, but I believe you can make it work. Things were going as we expected, Dalton was in a good mood for a while, and he even called us without impatience. I knew your relation
Nancy told Dalton everything about her and Craig.Dalton's expression turned heavy after hearing the news, and he felt a mix of emotions towards Craig.If it weren't for Kolton and Reina's interference, Nancy and Craig would have long become a heavenly couple, and Dalton wouldn't even be in the picture.Craig risked his life to save others before the bus exploded, narrowly escaping death. Later, on the cruise ship, he once again rescued Nancy. If it weren't for Susie's help, he would have also drowned in the sea.Their everyday moments, even without simple kisses, they were able to give their lives for each other.To be honest, Dalton admired Craig while also feeling quite jealous of him.Back then, he had Amiya by his side, so even if Nancy appeared, there wouldn't be any possibility between them.Everything, one can only say, was a twist of fate.Dalton's face became somewhat serious as he looked at Nancy. "Nancy, I respected
Nancy woke up and found herself in the hospital, with a furry head by her side.She recognized that it was Dalton, how was he here?Did he save himself or was he here as a family member to take care?She tended towards the second situation, after all, no one knew about her visit to the gallery last night.However, in any case, she felt that she was not prepared to meet him.Just at that moment, Dalton moved.Nancy immediately closed her eyes.Dalton, with sleepy eyes, sat up and stretched, moving his neck.Last night, he was here guarding Nancy, afraid that she might have any problems.Actually, he could have slept on the nearby bed, but he didn't.He wanted to be closer to her because last night's fire almost took her away.He looked at Nancy's trembling eyelids and knew that she had woken up."Nancy, did you wake up?" Dalton said gently.The person on the sickbed continued to doze, with only
"Nancy!"Dalton discovered that his voice was trembling, and he shouted again, coughing violently afterwards.Nancy had no reaction, and Dalton picked up the person and rushed out.Randall rushed towards the entrance of the gallery, following closely behind.The fire grew larger, and a horizontal beam fell down, blocking their way.The scorching flames were raging everywhere, as if the tongues of fire were devouring everything in their path. The thick smoke made people's eyes water incessantly.Randall stood in front of Dalton and said, "I will charge ahead, you follow me, and Nancy won't get hurt!""Get lost!"Dalton put the person down and prepared to carry them out.Just at that moment, a jet of water came in and extinguished the fire in front of the three people.Dalton grabbed Nancy and rushed out.Because the surrounding people didn't know if there were any people inside, they dialed 119.The a
Russell and Zoey faced each other, lifting the veil, revealing a breathtakingly beautiful face.He took Zoey's hands.The pupils of the two individuals reflected each other's faces.From past lives to present life and even to future lives, throughout countless generations, they will always be together!The emcee said, "The couple bows three times to each other. With the first bow, the couple holds hands and respects each other like guests, walking together in love and harmony!"Russell and Zoey bowed to each other."Two bows, heads touching, may you have a precious child until old age!"Russell and Zoey listened to the emcee's command. Russell lowered his head and pressed his forehead against Zoey's smooth forehead, and the two of them smiled at each other."Three bows, faces pressed together, happiness and joy forever!"Russell tilted his head and pressed his cheek against Zoey's, whispering softly in her ear, "Zoey, I
Nancy tightened her lips as she heard one after another derogatory remark.Her body trembled slightly, and her fingers curled up.Dalton clicked his tongue and said, "What, did I make you angry? It seems like you really care about this bastard!"Nancy couldn't bear it anymore. She was about to leave, but the man grabbed her wrist."Let go!" Nancy glared at him, unable to speak loudly and could only scold him in a low voice.Dalton sneered, "I just wouldn't let go, what can you do to me?"Nancy swung, not letting go, and raised her other hand to slap the man's face.Because the cheers were too loud, only the people next to it saw it.Alissa frowned as she watched Dalton clutching Nancy's hand. "Dalton, you really have no manners. Not only did you not have a wedding when you got married, but now you're also entangling with your ex-wife after the divorce."She grasped Dalton's wrist and said, "Dalton, we may not be able to