Jane said, "You go have her take the medication first, I'll ask the front desk."Zachary reached out and pulled Jane back. "Let’s go together."Jane shook her head. "We should split up. I'm afraid someone might destroy evidence."In this matter, Zachary's first suspicion was Michael.He wasn’t as innocent as he seemed."You won't get much from asking now," he said.Jane's expression turned somewhat grim.Hours had passed since they fell asleep at dawn. If the other party had planned this, they indeed wouldn't let them find anything.She followed Zachary back to the top floor of the hotel.Watching him knock on Nina's door, she saw it open shortly after from the inside.Nina peeked out, nervously looking at Zachary. "Zachary..."A flicker of emotion crossed Zachary's dark eyes, but his face remained expressionless.He handed her the medication.Nina saw the words on the box, lowered her eyes, suppressing the coldness in them.With a pitiful tone, she asked, "Zachary, what
Michael wasn't angry, but his dog-like eyes were filled with sadness. "Whoever my sister chooses, I will wish her all the best, as long as she's happy. I'm willing to do anything. But, Mr. Collins, your childhood sweetheart just came out of your room, shouldn't you take some responsibility for her? Isn't it inappropriate for you to assert your claim over me now?"Zachary couldn't stand Michael's pitiful act of pretending to be kind-hearted.He didn't need a kid who only knew how to talk pretty but had no real ability to interject in his affairs.Before he could speak, Michael continued, "Well, with Mr. Collins's background, if he wants it all, no one would dare to say anything. Those with money and power, all have more than one woman, right?"Even though they were in an elevator, it felt like they had stepped into a refrigerator.Jane had to speak up. "Enough! My ears are ringing and I want some quiet."Zachary hadn't even opened his mouth, and Michael obediently fell silent.Ju
"I can handle it."Jane turned to reassure Yasmin. "It's really nothing. Please don't tell Charlotte, I'm begging you, Ms. Jackson.""Alright." Since Jane didn't want any interference, Yasmin decided not to press further. "You go ahead and take care of things."Jane returned to Zachary's side, just as the floor manager said, "Mr. Collins, my superior will take a little longer to arrive. I'll take you to the lounge upstairs for some tea and snacks while we wait."Zachary waved his hand dismissively. "Tell him to hurry up."The floor manager didn't dare to provoke him and made another call in front of Zachary.Jane quietly asked Zachary, "Shouldn't we check the surveillance footage first?"Zachary replied, "Only the owner of the hotel have authorization to some things."Jane understood.Footage accessible to everyone likely wouldn't reveal much.They needed to look at backups stored in the cloud or hidden permissions.Michael watched them from behind, puzzled about how these t
This was too coincidental.Jane and Zachary exchanged glances. Zachary asked, "If there’s a skilled hacker, can they recover it?"The staff in the surveillance room didn't know Zachary's identity. They just saw their boss being so servile and guessed he was probably a more powerful figure.They didn't dare to offend him, so they replied honestly, "Even the person who designed the surveillance program can't recover it. This isn't just a simple file deletion that a skilled programmer or hacker could fix. It's a self-rescue program, or rather, a self-destruction program. Once the data is erased, it can't be recovered."After hearing this, a cold light flashed in Zachary's eyes.He asked, "Where's the hard drive?"The staff handed Zachary the hard drive they had fished out of the water.Zachary took it and looked at the hotel owner. "I need your computer, along with your cloud account and everything else. I just happen to have a friend who’s in the surveillance industry, I'll get yo
"What the hell is she up to this time?"At that moment, a relaxed, deep male voice had sounded."Was this a grand performance prepared because we returned?"Jane was surprised to see Charlotte."How come you’re back?"Charlotte poked her forehead. "You thought you could hide such a big thing from me."Jane believed Yasmin was not someone who lacked integrity. "How did you know?"Charlotte pointed to Frank.They came to a tacit understanding.Jane grasped Charlotte's hand. "We aren't children. Zachary and I can handle this, you can do what you have to."Charlotte replied, "We’re in no rush.""Zachary!"Just as Jane wanted to say more, she heard a hoarse cry.Turning around, she saw Nina had thrown herself into Zachary's arms.At that moment, she had stood frozen in place.Her intuition told her that someone like Nina wouldn't hurt herself willingly.Moreover, it wasn't just her, Frank had noticed the moment he appeared.But Zachary couldn't just watch, he still reached
As he spoke, he shot a glance at Jane. "He used to be so clingy to you, but it’s a little strange that he’s now avoiding you after what seemed you two sleeping together."Jane didn't have the energy to pay attention to Michael and was too lazy to watch the farce, so she pulled Charlotte away.After Frank's reminder, she felt that Michael's behavior had been quite off since she woke up."After dinner, I'll go find him and ask what's going on.""No need," said Zachary. "Once there's evidence, he won't be able to deny it."Jane rested her chin on her hand. "How long until we see this evidence?"Zachary couldn't specify a timeline, this matter was complicated."As soon as possible," he said.The waiter began serving the dishes, and Jane started eating.Zachary said that she shouldn't go, but she wasn't that obedient.She felt restless until there was a resolution.Michael was the one who was really feeling restless.He didn't want to deceive Jane or use such despicable means to
In the end, it was Jane who went to get the luggage.She was an impatient person. If she had doubts, she needed to clarify them.Otherwise, she couldn’t even sleep well.Zachary wanted to follow her, but she refused, so he could only wait at the door.Frank had known Zachary for years and had never offered any false comfort.He just waited silently beside him.Charlotte went to see the child.In the room, Jane tidied up the suitcase she had messed up when she woke up, picked it up after closing it, and didn’t even sit down.She looked straight at Michael and asked, “Did I really return to this room by myself last night?”Michael lowered his gaze, looking like a dog scolded by its owner for doing something wrong.In reality, he only appeared to admit his fault but was still somewhat unconvinced deep down.“Jane, I never wanted to make things difficult for you... It was my first time…”Jane was rendered speechless.She didn’t believe that Michael genuinely thought it was fin
Michael almost impulsively revealed the truth.But in the end, he held back.Jane misunderstood him. It didn’t matter if they weren’t even friends.As long as she could see what kind of person Zachary really was, she would understand his actions later.“Okay, I’ll do as you say, Jane. I’ll leave now.”There was only a door between them, but the soundproofing on the top floor was quite good, and Zachary hadn’t heard anything.He just kept checking the time, feeling it was taking too long.Just as he was about to knock, the door opened.He saw Michael carrying a suitcase as he walked out.Then Jane followed behind him.“How was it?” Zachary took the suitcase from her hands, his voice soft.Frank cocked his brows, then stepped away to find Charlotte, giving them some space.Jane was about to speak when the door diagonally across from them opened.Nina stood there, looking distressed, tears brimming in her eyes as she looked at Zachary.“Zachary, I feel so terrible…”Zachary
Whitney deeply regretted it when Caleb pinned her down in the hot spring pool.She should have just driven the car back slowly. Once they were in the city, she could switch drivers.She could have said she was nervous driving, that she was too tired, and surely she would have been able to avoid all of this.Instead, she had chosen to stay here and do something so embarrassing."This is an outdoor hot spring..."The boldest thing Whitney had ever done was when a man with some power had used his position to take advantage of her.At that time, she had been truly frustrated.She had worked so hard, with blood on her hands, just to survive and live a stable life.Yet, there was always someone trying to make her life difficult.In a fit of anger, she had used a brow-shaping knife to hurt that man.If it weren't for meeting Zachary, she would definitely be worse off than a street rat by now.But Caleb could always break her understanding of things and perform such bold actions."
"Georgina should know him better than I do, since you've known him longer than I have."Georgina nodded. "That's true, which is why I asked you if he's always bullying you. I just know how annoying his personality can be."Millie agreed, "Exactly.""Whitney, I've told you from the moment I met you—if you're being bullied, you have to tell me."But Whitney had never told her anything!She had thought that Caleb loved her so much that he wouldn't do anything to bully Whitney.But today, she realized that wasn't the case."You really have to listen to Georgina."Whitney nodded repeatedly but still said, "He hasn't bullied me, you guys don't need to worry."Some things, even though she admired and liked the Georgina, she couldn't say.If Caleb got angry, she would be the one to suffer. And perhaps it would also affect the Collins family.Since there was nothing wrong between them as a couple, outsiders wouldn't say much.Georgina's earlier remarks were also a subtle probe.It
Millie laughed so hard that her stomach hurt. She pointed at Caleb with a chicken leg. "Look at you now."She hugged Whitney, unable to contain her excitement. "You really stood up for me, Whitney."Whitney slowly processed what had just happened and turned to look at Caleb.Caleb, arms crossed, leaned back in his chair with a displeased expression on his face.Whitney nervously bit her lip. "I'm sorry..."Caleb's displeasure deepened. "Why are you apologizing?"Whitney looked at him sincerely. "I shouldn't have joined in teasing you. You're my husband, I should have spoken up for you."Caleb's anger suddenly dissipated.He patted Whitney on the head. "Alright, you've made progress. I'll forgive you this time, but don't let it happen again."Whitney nodded. "Thank you."The three girls across from them were all taken aback.The one laughing the hardest, Millie, was now staring wide-eyed.She had never seen anyone pursue someone like this.Caleb was unbelievable.Blake, ho
Whitney glanced at the steak and said she wasn't going to eat anymore, she was full.But her gaze remained fixed on Georgina.Caleb was rendered speechless.Georgina noticed this and rested her chin in her hand, looking at Whitney with a smile. "Whit likes me, doesn't she?"Up until now, only Jane and the others had called her Whit.But hearing it from her idol felt completely different.Whitney immediately felt a surge of nervousness. The flush from the hot spring had barely faded, but now it quickly came rushing back.She stammered, unable to speak for a long while.Georgina's smile deepened. "What's so embarrassing? I like Whit too.""That’s enough." Caleb tightened his grip on his knife and fork, afraid he might accidentally fling them."Lucifer's getting old, and he's not satisfying you anymore, is he?"What was she doing, flirting with his wife?Georgina removed her hand from her chin and gave Caleb a big thumbs up."I wouldn't dare to say that word, but you're reall
"If I stopped him from coming in, the things he could do would be worse than what's happening now."Yvonne changed into a green, form-fitting long dress, adjusting her makeup and hair in front of the mirror."Then I wouldn't be able to do business at all."Georgina crossed her arms and leaned against the doorframe. "I can tell you never really intended to stop him."Yvonne glanced at her, her eyes soft and seductive.Georgina reached out and pinched her. "If I were him, I'd want to sleep with you too.""Get lost." Yvonne pushed her hand away. "Then have Lucifer handle it for me. Anyway, I don't have the authority to stop Blake. He’s a member of the Hilton family, after all."Georgina straightened up and became serious. "Are you sure?"Yvonne didn't answer, adjusting the straps of her dress as she walked out of the bathroom.Georgina smiled. "I knew you weren't serious."She draped her arm around Yvonne's shoulder as they walked out together. "Let's have a good talk. His paren
Caleb truly couldn't interfere. In fact, he hadn't planned to get too involved in Blake's affairs.Occasionally, he could play the supporting role, and that was enough.He stepped aside to make way.Georgina immediately left.Whitney slowly blinked her eyes.Georgina was her idol, and she wanted to become someone like her.Someone who had confidence in everything she did, completely unafraid of offending anyone."Let's go." Millie patted Whitney's shoulder. "If someone didn't know any better, they'd think you had feelings for Georgina. Your husband's still around. If he gets jealous, he might just smash this place to the ground."Whitney did indeed like Georgina, but it wasn't that kind of like.It was admiration and respect.Just as she was about to say something, she met Caleb's cold gaze and changed her words."I'm just worried. Blake seems to be in a bad mood."Millie told her not to worry. "Everything has its match. It's just something between men and women.""And wit
The people at Yvonne's place were all professionally trained, and later, when Georgina married Lucifer, Lucifer had even placed several of his men here.Even though Lucifer and his eldest brother were practically inseparable, he still couldn't get any information from them."Mr. Caleb, it's been a while since I've seen you out having fun."He didn't plan to ask about the people he recognized either. After all, he didn't want anyone to know that his wife had left him to come here and have fun."Blake is here. I'm afraid he might do something stupid, so I came to check on him."Everyone who came to this place knew about the situation between Blake and Yvonne.The Hilton family was not one to be provoked, especially since Yvonne was very close to Lucifer's wife.Two major families—this wasn't something they could just casually comment on.In the past, there were some who tried to "save" Yvonne, but they never showed up again.Later, everyone figured that this might be a kind of g
"Mr. Blake, my relationship with you is merely that of an owner and a guest," she said. "You come, I entertain you, but you have no right to stick your nose into my business."She could wear whatever she wanted.Even if some people had ill intentions, that was their problem.What did her choice of clothes have to do with anything?Back when Caleb and the others came to play, in the summer, she wore even less, and no one had acted inappropriately.Anyone who wanted to act out inappropriately couldn't even step foot through this door anymore.Blake didn't know what she was thinking, but just looking at her attire, he couldn't help but feel uncomfortable.Silently, he put the coat back over her shoulders, and said gruffly, "It's cold."Caleb found the situation amusing but remained concerned about Whitney, so he didn't smile.At least he knew that with Mrs. Scholfield around, they wouldn't dare make a scene.Otherwise, Lucifer would turn this place into ruins.The tall building
“Georgina.” Whitney took the initiative to walk over and greet her. "Haven’t seen you in ages."Georgina smiled. "Everything's ready. Let's change first. We can talk while soaking in the hot springs."Millie led Whitney to the changing rooms.Yvonne mentioned that she had important guests today and would join them later.Georgina nodded.Caleb and Blake bumped into each other at the entrance.Blake had feelings for his family, but perhaps because he lost his parents at a young age, his personality had grown colder over the years.It wasn't that he didn't care, it was just that he couldn't be like Caleb, always smiling, with a more lively temperament."Caleb.""Blake."Caleb didn't waste time with pleasantries. There was no need between relatives.He walked briskly inside.Blake followed and asked what had happened.Caleb asked the receptionist where Millie's room was.The receptionist smiled professionally. "Mr. Caleb, I'm sorry, although you hold immense power, I still c