LOGINFrom what Pascal had gathered, Amelia clearly valued Howard, so endearing himself to Howard would surely make Amelia happy. And if Amelia lit up with joy, Lucas would surely beam, and who knew? Another surprise bonus might show up in an instant.With that chain of logic, Pascal concluded he was quite observant and doubled his efforts to win Howard’s goodwill.In the dining room, the group was dining pleasantly.“Howard, do the dishes suit your taste?" Amelia inquired warmly, placing a portion of fish on Howard’s plate.“This is the most amazing food I've ever had. Far better than anything at the Roka Restaurant!" Howard praised, sincerely.“If you're enjoying it, please eat more, Mrs. Wright. Anytime you want to dine here again, just ask Amelia to fetch you," Viola said with a gracious grin.“Oh, that'd be asking too much," Howard responded, slightly flustered.“Not in the slightest," Lucas chimed in smoothly.Viola’s gaze sparkled as she remarked, "Mrs. Wright, you remind me of my gra
From the other end came a soft chuckle.“Is Pascal there too? He really knows what I like. Just hearing that made me crave your cooking, it's honestly so good."At her light, happy tone, Lucas relaxed. As long as she wasn't upset. "Then I'll cook tonight. I've got a bit of time right now," he said casually.“Really? That's amazing. I get to feast again! You're seriously unreal, handsome and an amazing cook? Guys like you don't exist anymore." She hesitated for a second and then added a little awkwardly, "But will it be too much trouble for you?"“Not at all. I actually like cooking," Lucas replied, a small smile playing on his lips. As long as she liked it, he'd do it forever. Even the most mundane tasks became enjoyable when they were for the one he loved.Watching her eat his food with that bright smile, it was a reward in itself.“Then I'll get the ingredients ready and wait for you to return," Amelia said, excitement in her voice.With a smile full of quiet contentment, Lucas repli
But Damian was already overpowered, pinned down by the bodyguards, he couldn't rescue anyone.Before long, the four were subdued, forcefully restrained, and unable to break free, no matter how much they flailed.Silently, the servants conducted the search.“Ms. Brown, we found nothing," One of the servants reported.Amelia’s expression didn't soften. She simply flicked her hand in dismissal. "Throw them out."Damian’s face darkened with fury. He snapped, "Amelia! Try throwing me out, and see what happens!"“Too noisy," she muttered, shooting him a glare. Then, she turned to the bodyguard holding him. "Toss him far away."“Amelia Brown!" Damian growled her name between clenched teeth.“Spare me your pointless shout," she said coolly, giving the final signal.The bodyguards didn't waste a second. They dragged the four out of the estate amidst a continuous stream of curses.Amelia watched, her expression hard, immune to their insults, empty noise from people no longer worth her time. If i
"Miss Wright took your pink diamond earrings," Aylin declared, stepping forward to inspect Eve’s bag.“Fuck off!" Martha cried out in panic, shoving Aylin aside without hesitation.“My daughter would never steal!"“That’s right. Eve may be a little mischievous at times, but she'd never stoop to stealing," Sophia chimed in softly.Amelia turned to Sophia with a cool, unyielding gaze. "Whether she did it or not, we'll know once her bag is searched."“No! You can't search my bag! On what grounds do you have to search it?" Eve clung desperately to her bag, refusing to let anyone near. The pink diamond earrings were hidden inside, and if they were found, she'd be done for. Worse still, if the school found out, she'd be expelled on the spot. Her reputation would be ruined.Aylin looked toward Amelia, unsure of how to proceed.“If you're so against us searching the bag, fine," Amelia said coldly. "Then I'll involve the police. And if they find out you stole my pink diamond earrings, you'll be
At the same time, Aylin quietly slipped away to tail Eve and Sophia, who were supposedly headed for the bathroom.Martha noticed nothing suspicious. She just assumed Amelia was bitter about how close Eve and Sophia were.Honestly, Martha thought it made perfect sense. In her eyes, Sophia’s family was miles ahead of Amelia’s. More importantly, Sophia got along splendidly with the Wright family. Unlike Amelia, no matter how hard she tried, she never seemed to fit in.To Martha, Amelia was crude and inferior, totally unworthy of someone like Damian. Of course, Amelia would be jealous of Sophia.With an air of superiority, Martha sipped her coffee as if she were sitting on a throne.She placed her cup back down and remarked with a smug little smirk;“Naturally. Sophia’s background, her character, her talent, they all shine. She's brilliant in every way. The only woman good enough for my son. Once she wins the global design competition this year, she'll have the chance to apprentice under A
Lucas’ gaze dropped slightly, hiding the flicker of disappointment behind his lashes.“Alright." He'd braced himself for rejection, but it still hit harder than he'd expected.In the corner, the two girls exchanged stunned looks, momentarily speechless.Lucas had just been turned down. It made sense, of course, but watching his hope dissolve like that left them feeling a little sorry for him. Getting shut down right after mustering the courage had to sting.Amelia had intended to walk away, but when she noticed the faint shadow darkening Lucas’ expression, her brows furrowed slightly. Was he truly disheartened because she hadn't agreed to be his date? Could her refusal have affected him so deeply?Still, Amelia found herself explaining, "I never said I wouldn't go. I'm just not sure what my schedule looks like next month. If I happen to be free, I might come."In reality, she had no intention of attending Margot's birthday celebration. She didn't belong to the Sullivan family's circle.
Excusing herself, Emily paused for a quick touch-up and then started searching for Amelia, eager to reconnect. However, before she could spot Amelia, someone blocked her path.Eve positioned herself right in front of Emily, a seemingly apologetic look painting her face. "I was wrong before, and I di
Eve resolved that once she married into the Madrigal family, Amelia would pay dearly. With these thoughts, her eyes blazed with fury, and something far darker.“You pass as well," Amelia replied with a chuckle, ignoring Eve’s seething rage.Martha hesitated, staring down at her palm. She raised her
Eve, eager to back Carla up, drew in a breath to speak, only to freeze when she caught Eugene’s gaze. His eyes were cold, icy enough to send a shiver up her spine.She faltered, her words dying in her throat. Was Eugene furious? Fear prickled at her skin as someone yanked her into the crowd, pulling
A few bystanders piped up, echoing Eve’s accusation.“Miss Wright is right. Miss Brown was the only one next to Miss Madrigal. If Miss Brown didn't do it, then who did?"“Did anyone else catch what happened? Who made Miss Madrigal collapse? If you point out the culprit, the Madrigal family will defi







