Burgess felt a tightening in his throat as curiosity flickered through his deep eyes.He didn't say a word, and Hardy understood his unspoken thoughts as he left the room.Within the business department of Harrison Group, news had spread that a wealthy philanthropist was coming to offer significant funding for Harrison Group's Hope Project initiative.Employees were talking about it."Who's this wealthy person willing to play the patron?""Who knows? Maybe they have too much money and don't know where to spend it.""I heard they're from Denmark..."Meanwhile, sitting in her car, Oprah had already arrived at the Harrison Group headquarters.Gazing at the towering buildings, she noted how they had expanded rapidly since her departure six years ago. This growth owed much to Burgess's iron-fisted management style and the firm foundation of the Harrison family.Throughout those six years, she hadn't allowed herself to stagnate. With Alfred's help, she launched her own company and earned a
Oprah continued, "Patients with depression often have brain cells in a near-stagnant state. Various functions of the brain diminish, leading to delayed reactions and reduced memory capacity. And there is also intermittent amnesia. Doctors explained that my inability to remember certain people and events might be a protective mechanism of the brain. It prevents me from recalling individuals or incidents that could cause distress."Burgess had reviewed Oprah's past medical reports and knew about her severe depression.He had also researched the illness, which could lead to memory decline, but not to the extent of forgetting someone.They had known each other for over a decade!Seeing Burgess remain silent, Oprah looked at him and asked, "Did you also hurt me before? Otherwise, I wouldn't have forgotten you."Her words pricked at Burgess like a thorn.He parted his thin lips slightly, his voice chilling, "Miss Oprah, you're overthinking. We just met once."Burgess had figured it out. Sin
The agent nodded and told Oprah's words to Zoey.Zoey's face instantly turned ashen."Who does she think she is? She should feel honored that I'm interested in her song!"The agent suggested, "Zoey, you have Mr. Burgess. With his help, getting a song shouldn't be a problem."Burgess?Zoey's expression soured a bit. Six years ago, Burgess had explicitly rejected her. At the time, he had been immersed in the pain of losing Oprah, so he hadn't paid any attention to her. During that period, Old Mr. Harrison needed her to step up and protect the reputation of the Harrison family. She then played the role of Burgess's girlfriend, covering up the scandalous sibling romance between Burgess and Oprah.That was why the Harrison family treated Zoey well. They had invested resources in her, promoting her as an A-list female celebrity with millions of fans.As for seeking help from Burgess, Zoey wasn't sure if he would assist her.But there was nothing that Zoey couldn't obtain."I don’t care how
Burgess rushed forward, pressing Oprah against the wall and closing the door behind him.The air inside the room suddenly grew thin.Oprah leaned against the cold wall, but before she could utter a word, her lips pressed against Burgess's, and he lifted her in his arms.She clenched her fists subconsciously.Burgess sensed her nervousness and firmly enveloped her tiny hand with his large palm. His passionate and urgent kiss held a commanding force.Oprah's back stiffened as she struggled to suppress the urge to resist.Shaun and Kaleb were still waiting for her...She had intended to let things proceed naturally and make a baby.Thinking this, she awkwardly responded to his advances.Burgess momentarily paused but quickly relaxed his furrowed brows. With a swift motion, he unbuttoned his collar and loosened his belt.Oprah had just finished bathing, and the fresh scent of her skin wafted into his nostrils. His heart raced uncontrollably. Unable to restrain himself, he carried Oprah to
Oprah slipped out of Burgess's embrace, adjusted her robe, and picked up her phone to end the call.Burgess observed her every move closely."Nuisance call," Oprah said, looking back at him. "Weren't you about to tell me how we met? Let me fetch some wine. We can have a good talk."She decided to cut to the chase and solve it immediately.This way, she could leave the country immediately.After she finished her words, Oprah hurried upstairs.She opened a bottle of wine that she had prepared in advance, along with a packet of pills and a set of sperm collection equipment.She put the pills into the red wine, then changed into a seductive, revealing silk nightgown. She returned to Burgess, offering him a glass of wine."Please."Burgess observed her while taking the glass but didn't drink the wine. Instead, he began talking on his own."Your mother married my father, and you came to my house at sixteen. It was our first meeting."Oprah's gaze flickered; she didn't expect Burgess to reme
Oprah headed for the bathroom and cranked the cold water tap to the max.Standing under the freezing cascade, she scratched at herself so hard that her arms started to bleed. Yet, she still couldn't calm down.Maybe she had rushed things this time...Back in the living room, the phone rang insistently, but Oprah couldn't hear a thing. She was too wrapped up in her actions, desperately trying to cool herself down.Half an hour later.The villa's front door was busted open from the outside.A tall man in a sharp black uniform, looking all stern, barged in and opened the bathroom door.Eric stepped in and found Oprah wrapped in a flimsy nightgown, drenched from top to bottom, huddled in a corner with fresh scratches.Quick as a flash, he turned off the tap, grabbed a robe, and threw it over her, covering her body."You alright?"His voice was loud, but Oprah didn't hear it quite clearly.It took Oprah a moment to snap back to reality. She glanced up at him, her lips pale. "I'm fine.""I'
Zoey happened to catch the last sentence and felt somewhat curious.Hardy wasn't one to meddle much; he exchanged a couple of jests with her and didn't spill the beans about Oprah's return.Zoey wisely refrained from pressing further but secretly held a grudge against Hardy as she walked straight to Burgess."Burgess, Thanksgiving is coming up. Your parents want us to join them for dinner tonight."The "parents" Zoey referred to were Burgess's father, Old Mr. Harrison, and Burgess's stepmother, who happened to be Oprah's biological mother.No need to guess. It was another attempt to hurry them into marriage and having kids sooner.Burgess didn't even look up. "Got it."Zoey took a seat on the office couch."I have nothing to do today, so I'll wait for you here."The whole day?Narrowing his eyes, Burgess glanced at her. "You're free? And Zoey, I made it clear six years ago. What's happening now is all for show."Zoey was momentarily stunned.Before she could reply, Burgess added coldl
Finally, Angela led Kaleb to a less crowded area outside and set him down, catching her breath."When… when did you start following me?""Does Oprah know you came here secretly?"In contrast to Angela's chagrin, Kaleb remained unusually composed, looking up at her with his large eyes. "Angela, girls must protect themselves when they're outside. I've been following you the whole way, and you didn't even notice me. You need to improve your safety awareness."Angela reached out and pinched Kaleb's chubby cheeks through his mask."Sweetie, just give me a straight answer."With a mischievous smile, Kaleb replied, "Take a guess."Angela knew all too well that this little guy was either a true gentleman or a wolf in sheep's clothing."What do we do now?"Kaleb continued gazing at her with his sparkling eyes. "Are you asking me? I'm not even six years old yet."Angela was speechless. He was no ordinary kid; he was a bit cunning fox.Kaleb patted her shoulder reassuringly. "Let's just play it