ログインA flicker of impatience crossed Benjamin's eyes, but he kept his smile. "It's okay. I'll protect you.""Really?" Rosie looked up at him, her eyes pleading."Of course." Benjamin chuckled. "Come on, open your mouth. I'll feed you the soup."Seeing the scene, the maids in the villa quietly excused themselves.Rosie behaved well. She drank the soup one mouthful at a time, sobbing as she said, "Benjamin, I'm so scared… You won't leave me alone, right?""Of course not!" Benjamin replied without hesitation.Just then, his phone rang.He glanced at the screen, and his eyes lit up. He answered at once. "Isabella!"Rosie stared at him, stunned.But Benjamin's thoughts had already shifted entirely to Isabella."Benjamin, I'm at the Anderson Group," Isabella said lightly. "Are you in your office? I'm coming up to see you."At once, Benjamin set the bowl of soup on the coffee table and shot to his feet. "Really? I'm at the company— No, I'm not. I'm heading there right now! Go on up. I'l
More than an hour later, Dominic carried the luggage downstairs and saw Jessica."Dom…" Jessica grabbed his hand. She tried to speak, but her composure broke, and she burst into loud sobs.Dominic stroked her hair and said softly, "Jessica, you're just going home. It's nothing. Once I finish handling things in Skyline City, I'll go to the capital to find you."Jessica looked up at him through tears, her expression pitiful."Will you really come for me? I'm afraid that once I leave, you won't want me anymore." Her voice was full of grievance.Dominic laughed lightly. "What are you thinking? How could I not want you? If anything happens, just call me.""Then… okay." Jessica pursed her lips and got into the car reluctantly.Linda let out a slow breath and quickly said, "Drive."The car started and pulled away.A faint flush still lingered on Linda's face as she cast Dominic a long look.He did not return it. His gaze remained fixed on Jessica, reluctance evident in his eyes."D
"What rumors?" Jessica asked."Some say Shaun's fiancée has been unfaithful," Linda replied with a cold smile.Jessica stiffened, anger flaring. "Nonsense. Since when did I become Shaun's fiancée? Who's spreading this? Do they have a death wish?""Don't worry about who started it," Linda said. "Once a rumor like this takes hold, do you think Shaun will tolerate it? Do you think the Jones family will? They won't touch you, but do you really think they'll let Dominic go?"Jessica clenched her teeth. "I'll protect Dom."Linda let out a sharp, dismissive laugh. "Leaving aside whether you even can, what kind of man relies on a woman for protection? Is that really the kind of man you want?""I…" Jessica faltered, suddenly at a loss for words.Linda pressed on, her tone measured, "Dominic may have some ability, but you need to understand something. For a family like ours, dealing with him wouldn't be difficult. So whether you go back or not, think it through carefully."With that, she
Inside the room, Linda looked Jessica up and down without a word.Jessica bristled. "What are you staring at? Just say what you have to say."Linda frowned, then sighed. "Jessica, you're not a little girl anymore. You need to be more sensible."Her words carried an unspoken edge.Jessica caught it and replied, her tone tinged with indignation, "Mom, how am I being insensible?""Fine, fine." Linda smiled helplessly. "You've had your time. Come back. The family really misses you."The moment Jessica had been avoiding finally arrived. She fell silent.Her silence felt like resistance.Linda kept her expression steady. "You like him that much?"Jessica nodded without hesitation. "I love him. Very, very much."Linda let out a short, dismissive laugh. "But does he love you? From what I hear, quite a few women are involved with him. Can he give you a love that's truly yours alone?""I don't care," Jessica said.Linda spoke coldly. "But I do. You are Jessica Hale, my daughter. If h
"I'm Linda." The woman smiled faintly and extended her hand toward Dominic. "Dom, I believe this is our first time meeting, isn't it?"Dominic reached out, shook her hand, and returned the smile. "Hello. Please, come in."Linda nodded and walked straight into the house.Jessica remained seated on the sofa and did not get up. She called out weakly, "Mom, you're here.""You child, I came all this way, and you don't even come to greet me?" Linda complained.Her steps were elegant, and her gaze swept over the house with casual scrutiny.Dominic said, "Please sit. I'll pour you a cup of coffee.""No need." Linda smiled faintly, her tone carrying quiet authority. "I'll have a chat with Jessica."Dominic frowned.Linda remained polite, yet she had a way of making him feel dismissed.Despite his relationship with Jessica, Linda showed no malice toward him, but she offered no warmth either.There was a chill beneath her smile, a sense of distance, as if he were no more than a stray c
On the way, Dominic felt a faint stir of trepidation. He and Jessica's mother had never formally met, yet their paths had crossed twice, whether by design or coincidence.The first time, she had used Roy to pass him a check. Dominic had refused it.The second time came during a video call with Jessica. She had sensed he was nearby and issued a warning, which he had ignored. Not long after, he ended up in bed with Jessica.Given all that, he doubted she would greet him warmly when she arrived.The thought left him inexplicably uneasy.…Before long, Dominic reached home.As soon as he pushed the door open, he saw Jessica on the sofa, her expression troubled."Where is your mom?" Dominic blurted out.Jessica froze for a moment. Though she had been upset, she suddenly burst out laughing and shot him a playful glare. "You haven't even met my mother!"Dominic took the hint that she had not arrived yet. He walked over with a grin and winked. "I'll have to change how I address her e
Autumn's face tightened as she said, "Aunt Jewel, I suggest you cut off all ties with Zachary."Jewel found it quietly amusing. "You were just saying he was a good match for me a moment ago.""That was then. This is now!" Autumn waved her hand, her voice tinged with resignation.Jewel sighed soft
The effect was immediate.It felt like switching on the high beams of a Porsche, the glare flaring straight into the eyes of the other two. Their expressions hardened at the same moment.The situation turned into a genuine three-way standoff.Dominic felt a sudden, inexplicable tension. He paused
After finishing the meal, Dominic went to settle the bill.When they stepped out of the restaurant, bright, clear sunlight spilled over Autumn, making Dominic pause despite himself.Autumn wore light makeup today. Her already striking features looked even more refined, and her lively eyes seemed a
Dominic agreed emphatically. "That's the only possibility!"Ezra's gaze locked onto Dominic's expression. "But after that car plunged off the cliff, you were the only witness. Did you notice anything unusual?"Dominic froze for a moment, then spoke in alarm. "Captain Sanchez, you're not suspecting







