ログインChloe Bishop waved her hand casually. "It's nothing—probably just the air conditioning in the supermarket is too strong. Let's grab what we need and head back."Nora smiled and nodded. Just then, her phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID, and a grin spread across her face as she answered. Chloe Bishop saw her expression and smirked, earning herself a shy glare from Nora.Nora stepped aside to take the call, while Chloe Bishop continued shopping for essentials. She'd be returning to Brookfield in a few days, so she needed to bring something back for Adrian Grayson and Rick. Europe had plenty of unique souvenirs, and she couldn't forget them.She picked up some toys, cute little cups, and other small items, dropped them into the shopping cart, and turned to leave.Just then, Gwen Grayson and Adam came running over with bright smiles. The latter popped a piece of cake into Chloe Bishop's mouth. "Try this—it's so good! I took one bite and was blown away."Chloe Bishop licked her lips a
The other side: "Why do you want to cooperate with me instead of the Philip Group?"Xavier shook his head. Did this guy really love airing his own dirty laundry? Fine—he'd give him what he wanted."I don't have any dirt on the Philip Group. Yours, on the other hand, is substantial. Don't get upset. The fact that I'm talking to you doesn't mean I won't talk to Philip too. I'm not just cooperating with you—I plan to cooperate with both of you. It's only a matter of time."The other side: "So you want to work with both of us—and you're still threatening me?"Xavier: "Exactly. No clash, no acquaintance. We all have one goal—the crude oil. But please make sure you and the Philip Group don't crush the Brookfield market and the international market in the process. If there's blowback, I won't be responsible."With that, he cut off the trojan and the connection went dead.But when cleaning up the system vulnerabilities, he deliberately left one point a little weaker—so the other side could re
He had already locked down all the confidential files on his computer. Even if they tried, they wouldn't be able to crack them—not even with ten years' worth of effort.And whatever they could dig up or see was exactly what Xavier wanted them to see.As those trojans rampaged through his system, Xavier hit the Enter key and wiped them all out in one clean sweep.He also sent a message back: "Who's the mysterious party on the other end?"Not long after, a reply came: "Who are you? Are you Xavier?"Reading the phrasing, Xavier stroked his chin. "You're... Russian?"The other side replied: "Don't you know? All the internal systems you've opened are built with Russian architecture. Naturally, everything is traceable to there."Xavier sent back an "oh": "You're so dumb. You just gave away your identity."The other side fell silent.Xavier wasn't in a rush. He waited.After a while, the reply came: "Since you already know everything, we're both smart people. Let's cut the crap. Give me the
Nadia blinked. For some reason, when she heard those words, her heart betrayed her with a little flutter.Lucas was handsome—tall, steady, with a pleasant voice. Nadia couldn't help but be drawn to him.Truth be told, she had no real love left for Nicholas Taylor. Even a single touch from him now made her feel repulsed.And Nadia was a woman starved for security. Hearing Lucas's words, her tone turned expectant. "So what you're saying is—once your mission is over, you can have love?"Lucas: "...Even if I never had love, it wouldn't be with you. I'd rather have someone younger."Emma's face flushed beside her.Nadia pressed on. "Why can't it be me? Lucas, I'll give you one more chance. If you're willing to stay with me, I'll call off the attacks. How about that?"Lucas felt like he'd just heard the funniest joke of his life.He burst out laughing and shook his head. "Nadia, what are you even thinking? Are all you women missing a screw? I'm the man who hurt you. That child in your belly
The man curled up on the ground in pain, glaring at him fiercely. "I didn't do anything! What right do you have to arrest me?"Lucas pointed at his cans and bottles. "These are all filled with gasoline. Don't think I didn't see anything. Tell me—who sent you? Or do you have a personal grudge against me? We can have a good talk."With that, he ripped off the man's mask and hat, revealing a stranger's face. He tossed the hat at him."Who sent you to do this? Tell me, and I'll pay you double."The man suddenly burst into laughter. "If I could just rat out my boss that easily, how would I still make it in this business?"That made sense. In their line of work, betrayal was the greatest sin. Someone who would talk so easily wasn't someone Lucas would trust anyway.So he stood up and waved his hand. "Tie him up and take him back.""Yes, sir!"The bodyguards immediately grabbed him and hauled him away. Just as they were about to leave, the man kicked the door and shouted angrily."Wait! I st
Lucas needed allies right now. He patted Noah's shoulder earnestly. "Thanks. You really are Mr. Grayson's brother—just as capable as him."Noah's face flushed at the compliment. Nothing made him happier than being compared to Xavier and told they were equally outstanding.Lucas's standing in Noah's eyes grew even higher.The three of them salvaged what they could and moved everything to another warehouse. That evening, they sat at a street-side barbecue stall to eat. Fancy steak dinners never filled them up anyway—they were all about appearances. Street food was far more satisfying.Finch popped a fish ball into his mouth and squinted. "Lucas, don't you think something's off about all this?"A gust of wind swept across their faces, making Lucas shiver."What do you mean?""A few days ago, one of your guys got beaten up and ended up in the hospital—no one knew who did it. Then a shipment you were protecting got hijacked at sea. And now the warehouse. Don't you find it all a bit too coi
“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







