MasukBrimming with overconfidence, the sales associate let out a performative snort. It was a long while before she said, "Fine—let's go see the person in charge. We'll see whose side he takes!"Manager Bennett realized this situation wasn't going to blow over anytime soon. Left with no choice, she reluctantly led the three women to the general manager's office.The person in charge of Carter Plaza was Wade, who should be in his office handling paperwork at this hour.As they reached the office door, Manager Bennett was about to knock when she suddenly heard a man's pained cry from inside.Startled, she feared something had happened to Wade. She knocked urgently. "Wade, Wade! Is everything all right?"Chloe Bishop frowned and tried to push the door open—but it was locked from the inside. She couldn't get it to budge.Had something happened to Wade?After a long pause, Wade's voice finally came from within, sounding perfectly normal, as if nothing was amiss."I just tripped and fell. Is som
"Well..." Manager Bennett looked deeply troubled.This sales associate was no ordinary employee—she was the niece of Carter Plaza's second-largest shareholder. When she'd first been placed in their store, she'd been unbearably arrogant and domineering. But with her uncle backing her, no one dared to do anything about it.Sure enough, the moment Gwen Grayson finished speaking, the sales associate let out a dismissive snort. "Who do you think you are? Some nobody off the street? How dare you come here looking for trouble! Go ask around and find out who I am!"Gwen Grayson gave a cold, mirthless smile and fired back just as sharply. "Oh? So you own this mall? You're the one in charge here?"The sales associate lifted her chin haughtily, completely unimpressed. "The majority shareholder of Carter Plaza is my uncle!"Chloe Bishop was speechless. She had no idea where this woman got her confidence. Never mind the Grayson family's status in New York City—even just as a shareholder's niece, w
Chloe Bishop muttered a few complaints under her breath, but the discomfort was pressing, so she didn't linger and hurried into the restroom.As she turned and walked away, she naturally didn't notice that after the masked man had disappeared, several tall men in suits had given chase.—Fifteen minutes later, in the office of the Carter Plaza manager.Xavier Grayson sat in a black leather chair, his expression cold as he looked down at the man kneeling on the floor, his face swollen and bruised from a beating. Scattered nearby were a peaked cap and a black face mask."Still thinking of running?"His voice was flat, but it sent a chill down the spine.The man immediately kowtowed and begged for mercy, his eyes full of panic and terror. "King, I swear I won't do it again! Please, just let me go!"King?Xavier Grayson let out a cold, quiet laugh. That wasn't his code name. But he had no intention of correcting the man. He simply stared down at him from his elevated position."Where's Sp
Caesor hesitated. "Judging from the flight information he left behind, he might have made a run for New York City. Xavier, should we make some preparations in advance?"Xavier Grayson replied coolly, "Bring his man to Eagle Enterprises tomorrow. I'll question him personally."Caesor had no objection to that, but then something else came to mind. He paused, as if weighing his words. "The New York City office building for Eagle Enterprises International is just about ready. When are you planning to make the announcement?"Xavier Grayson's expression remained cold. "Not yet."Eagle Enterprises International was a global conglomerate he'd acquired three years ago, spanning multiple industries. The previous owner had buckled under financial pressure and declared bankruptcy. It was only after Xavier Grayson took over and spent three years carefully rebuilding it that the company had risen to become a Fortune 500 enterprise.This was Xavier Grayson's escape route—his contingency plan.He'd l
"I usually have you with me whenever I go out. The work is exhausting, so of course the pay has to be decent." Chloe Bishop was pleased with her obedience, and the smile on her lips deepened."From now on, you'll stay here. I'll have Nanny prepare a guest room for you. Sound good?"Free room and board on top of everything else—how could Anna possibly refuse such a deal? She nodded eagerly in agreement.Chloe Bishop went over a few more ground rules before asking Nanny to show her to the room.At dinner, Chloe Bishop made a point of bringing Anna along and introduced her to everyone in the Grayson family.Anna felt nervous at first, but seeing Chloe Bishop constantly reassure and look after her gradually put her at ease.The Graysons were easy enough to get along with—except for Xavier Grayson, who kept a cold face throughout the entire meal. She'd barely stolen a glance at him when his icy, intimidating stare scared her off, and she didn't dare look again.She had no idea how Chloe co
Nanny moved quickly. No sooner had Lady Grayson given the word than he went to the hospital early the next morning to contact the nurse named Anna.Anna was just a recent graduate with limited work experience. When Nanny insisted on hiring her as the Grayson family's private nurse, the head nurse who supervised her was stunned for a good long while before she could even react.That very afternoon, Anna received a temporary notice from the hospital.She was to work as a live-in nurse for a period of time. The address had been sent to her phone, and she was required to report on time the next day. The hospital didn't specify who the employer was—only vaguely mentioning that it was a wealthy family, and that Anna should be diligent and careful not to offend anyone.Anna initially wanted to refuse. But when she learned the monthly salary was a whopping fifty thousand Dollars, she immediately changed her mind and started packing her bags that very night.As an intern at the hospital, she m
“Have you found out who did this yet?”Liam Martin’s usually handsome, refined face was currently shrouded in a dark, suffocating shadow. He looked cold and lethal—the literal personification of the calm before a devastating storm.At twenty-four, Liam had spent the last six years clawing his way t
“Where am I?”Chloe Bishop bolted upright, her head spinning with a sickening heaviness. The room was cold, sterile, and completely unfamiliar. She scrambled to get out of bed, her heart hammering against her ribs. She couldn't be here. Tomorrow was her wedding day—the day she would finally marry L
Looking into Chloe’s bloodshot eyes, Liam withdrew his probing gaze. He lowered his eyelids, remaining silent and detached, his long lashes veiling whatever emotions stirred beneath.Chloe had always adored Liam’s physical perfection. Even now, standing there in the dim light, he looked like a flaw
Outside the Operating Room.Chloe sat on a plastic chair, still wearing her million-dollar designer wedding dress. She was trembling, sitting as still as a lifeless mannequin. The dress, once pure and white, was now stained with dark, wet patches of blood. Against the crimson stains, her skin looke







