LOGINLiam Jr.’s eyes sparkled as he held up his whiteboard to Xavier Grayson."Is any request okay?"Xavier tapped his fingers on the desk, suspecting what was on the boy's mind. After a moment, he replied, "As long as it is within my power, I will agree." To his surprise, the boy’s demand was modest: "I want to eat the small wontons Chloe makes." Xavier raised an eyebrow; he had expected a demand for Chloe to move back in, but this was easily satisfied. "Fine, I promise you."Little did Xavier know, the crafty child hadn't specified how many times he wanted them.Erasure of a HabitAfter Liam Jr. returned to his room, Xavier washed the dishes. As he prepared to leave the kitchen, his gaze fell upon an apron hanging on the wall. The image of Chloe Bishop busy in the kitchen flashed through his mind. Without a second of hesitation, he pulled the apron down and threw it into the trash.In the master bedroom, every trace of Chloe had been systematically erased. The blankets and sheets were br
"Everyone dies when they get old," Xavier Grayson said calmly to Liam Jr., "but Great-Grandmother is very healthy right now. She should be able to stay with you for a long time."Liam Jr. scribbled another question: What about Grandma? I like Grandma too.At the mention of An Lan, Xavier’s face darkened slightly. "Grandma is with Grandpa. She’ll come to visit you when she’s free."The Mystery of the Buried BrotherXavier’s mind drifted to the complicated web of the Grayson bloodline. If An Lan was telling the truth, then Liam Jr. was indeed a Grayson by blood. However, the key to the truth—An Nian—was dead, his body cremated and buried long ago.When An Nian died, he had only told Xavier that his mother was An Lan; he never claimed Xavier Sr. was his father. At the time, Xavier had confronted An Lan, who insisted An Nian was merely his half-brother from a different father. Xavier had believed her then and hadn't thought to save An Nian’s DNA samples.Now, investigating the truth was p
Xavier Grayson was undeterred by Liam Jr.’s violent outburst. As long as the boy didn't harm himself, Xavier was content to let him vent his rage. "What is the use of screaming?" Xavier challenged, his voice steady. "If you have the ability, say those words out loud. If you do, I will take you to see her immediately."Liam Jr.’s face turned crimson, his small hands trembling as he clenched them into fists. He shrieked at his father, but the actual words remained locked behind his vocal cords. Realizing his father wouldn't budge, the boy began to smash everything in sight. Xavier simply locked the door and watched with cold detachment.The Breaking PointWhen there was nothing left to break, the fire in Liam Jr.’s heart still burned. He lunged at Xavier, but the man easily extended a hand to hold the boy’s head at a distance. "I told you, if you speak, I will satisfy your request," Xavier said. "I brought you back from America to make you better, not to watch you throw a tantrum."Driv
"I called the police," Sarah Vance’s voice crackled over the phone, sharp and unyielding. "I’m letting them deal with him. If I don't kick him out tonight, I’ll change my surname."Chloe Bishop was momentary stunned. "...Well done!"If you can’t win the fight, call the authorities. Chloe couldn’t help but be reminded of their childhood, when Sarah would resort to throwing stones at Donovan Tang whenever she lost a physical bout. The methods had evolved, but the essence—the stubborn refusal to admit defeat—remained exactly the same.Knowing Sarah was safe, Chloe finally felt the gnawing emptiness in her own stomach. Between her hospital visit with Donovan after work and the chaotic evening at the KTV, she hadn't eaten a real meal. It was now past 1:00 AM.Refusing to wake the servants, she headed to the kitchen to boil some noodles. It was only when the bowl was steaming before her that she realized, with a start, that she had prepared them exactly to Xavier Grayson’s specific tastes.
Chloe Bishop watched Lulu finally drift into a deep, alcohol-induced sleep, her breathing uneven but steady enough to ease some of Chloe’s worries. Empty bottles littered the coffee table, and the sharp scent of liquor still lingered heavily in the air. Lulu had spent the entire evening pretending to be fearless, but Chloe knew the truth hidden beneath that stubborn façade.Lulu was terrified.Ever since Zoe J.’s shocking performance, Lulu had become obsessed with surpassing her. What made things worse was the crushing realization that Zoe had never even shown her full strength before. After replaying footage from the international racing tournament over and over again, Chloe had come to a frightening conclusion.Zoe J.’s skills were likely beyond Blueberry’s level.Perhaps even equal to Chen Feifei herself.That realization sent a chill through Chloe’s chest.Lulu had already suffered enough humiliation tonight. Chloe couldn’t bring herself to destroy the girl’s confidence completely
Lulu looked at Sarah Vance with genuine adoration. "Sarah, you really are that great," she insisted. "We aren't exaggerating at all." Chloe Bishop nodded in agreement, adding, "Your figure hasn't changed a bit since before you got married. You’re still just as curvaceous and elegant."A flicker of despondency crossed Sarah’s eyes. "There are changes you wouldn't understand," she said quietly. "Only a woman who has given birth truly knows. But fine, think what you want." Chloe and Lulu exchanged a knowing look. It was clear: Sarah was grappling with a deep-seated emotional knot regarding her own self-worth.The Blindness of LoveOn the drive back, the focus shifted to Lulu, who found herself on the receiving end of a harsh lecture from her two friends. Recalling the events in the VIP suite, Chloe’s anger flared. "What is so great about Adrian Wolfe?" she demanded. "Are you blind?"Sarah was equally sharp. "I see you trying to walk the same tragic path Chloe and I did." Chloe was quick







