LOGIN"Autumn's getting engaged? She didn't tell you?" Jewel asked, her tone strange.Dominic's heart tightened, and an indescribable feeling rose inside him. He forced a smile. "When did this happen? She never told me.""Oh..." Jewel noticed the change in his expression and immediately regretted bringing it up. After a moment of hesitation, she added, "It's the Hughes family. I heard they're going to the Garcias in three days to formally propose.""A formal proposal..." Dominic murmured.After a long silence, he let out a quiet sigh. "Alright. I understand."Jewel studied him carefully. "Dominic, did something happen between you and Autumn? If there's some misunderstanding, I think you should clear it up. Autumn and Benedict don't really have that kind of relationship."Dominic fell silent for a moment before replying, "I know."Jewel nodded, then left the office.After she walked out, Dominic remained seated at his desk, lost in thought.Only the sound of his phone ringing pulled
Unfortunately, the woman made no move and simply left.Dominic let out a bored sigh.Not long after, Jewel hurried into the office."Dominic, there was a really beautiful woman looking for you just now. What's going on?" Jewel asked bluntly."Beautiful? Not really," Dominic replied.In terms of looks alone, both Isabella and Katherine were prettier than that woman.For some reason, Jewel quietly felt relieved. She had seen the woman earlier. Purely in terms of appearance, Jewel did not think the woman was overwhelmingly prettier than she was, but the woman's aura felt almost unreal. It carried a fatal kind of attraction for men.Almost out of territorial instinct, Jewel found herself subconsciously hostile toward her.'As for Katherine... forget it.' Jewel still had enough self-awareness for that.She had actually thought about it at home before. In the end, the word mistress had somehow surfaced in her mind. The key point was that she did not seem particularly resistant to th
The woman nodded calmly. She looked ethereal, carrying an air that felt detached from the mortal world.Dominic let out a short laugh.He rose to his feet, planted both hands on the desk, and leaned forward as he fixed his gaze on the woman."Are all you Andersons this arrogant and overbearing?" he asked, enunciating each word. "The moment something doesn't go your way... you want to kill people?"Faced with Dominic's imposing posture, the woman neither smiled nor showed anger. Instead, she frowned slightly and said, "I'm not arrogant or overbearing. But bullying Sebastian is unacceptable."Dominic's expression turned cold. "I'd like to see exactly how you're planning to make me die."The woman fell silent for several seconds before replying, "You're very stubborn."Dominic answered coldly, "Sebastian came all the way to Eastmere State to cause trouble for my family. Someone as lawless as him gets disciplined, and that counts as bullying? By your logic, should I just bare my nec
After a long moment, Dominic finally shook his head.Just as Isabella had said, now that she had come back to life, the ashes no longer held much meaning.Whoever this person was, if they had ulterior motives, the truth would come out sooner or later.The landline on his desk suddenly began to ring.Dominic picked it up casually."Mr. Fleming, there's a woman here without an appointment who wants to see you. She says her last name is Anderson," the receptionist reported."Anderson?" Dominic thought for a moment before saying, "Send her in."Not long after, a steady knock sounded at the door."Come in," Dominic said.The door opened, and a woman slowly walked inside.The moment Dominic saw her, his brows lifted slightly in surprise.She was dressed entirely in plain white, though not in modern clothing. Her features were delicate, and her hair had been styled with meticulous care, pinned up with a vintage hairpin.She appeared to be in her 30s. Even the loose dress failed to
Before long, Ezra left with the officers.Confusion and anger flickered through Dominic's eyes. Who had stolen Isabella's ashes? What was their motive? Or was this just some twisted prank?"Oh, honey!" Isabella walked over and wrapped herself around his arm. "I'm already alive again, so maybe it's a good thing the ashes are gone. At least I won't get scared every time I see them."Dominic nodded silently.After a moment of thought, Dominic said seriously, "Just stay home for now. Don't go out unless you absolutely have to."Isabella frowned. "I'm wearing a mask anyway. If I stay home every day, won't I get bored to death?"Dominic let out a helpless sigh. "The Andersons' situation still hasn't been completely resolved. If they find out you're alive, they definitely won't let this go. Before I leave for the capital, it's better to avoid unnecessary trouble.""Fine," Isabella replied reluctantly. Then she quickly added, "But when the time comes, I'm going to the capital with you!"
Dominic waited and waited until midnight passed and all the lights outside went dark.The room stayed completely silent.Dominic smoked a cigarette in silence, let out a long sigh, then rolled over and went to sleep. 'Damn it... neither of them came tonight.'A faint sense of disappointment settled over him, but the thought of Isabella being brought back to life still brought a relieved smile to his lips.He closed his eyes and quickly drifted off.Late that night, the entire house was asleep.Suddenly, movement came from the front door.With a beep, the fingerprint lock disengaged.A figure slipped silently into the house.His movements were unbelievably light, almost completely soundless. The house was so quiet that even the faint breathing from the bedrooms could be heard.The intruder wore a cloak that concealed his entire face, revealing only a pair of deep, watchful eyes. Clearly, he was a man.His gaze swept across the room as though searching for something. Finally,
Isabella said, "Kathy, take care of Lily and put her to bed."Katherine glanced at Dominic on the couch. Her eyes wavered as she spoke. "What about you…"She had already guessed what Isabella intended to do. A strange emotion swelled in her chest, leaving her unsettled. Still, she had no right to
Adam slept in the same bed as his parents.Wendy glanced at them, then turned and left the room. She locked every door and window before walking into the kitchen.She hesitated for a moment. Then she remembered how her parents had been bullied by those beasts earlier that day, and rage flooded her
The long crying and silence had left the middle-aged woman's voice hoarse. She said, "Honey… I'll go make dinner…"The man shook his head quietly and said nothing.Today marked the seventh day since their daughter's death. A photo of her rested on the coffee table. The man's eyes held only sorrow
Dominic returned to the master bedroom, locked the door, and hid the key. Only then did he finally feel at ease.He took a shower and was about to go to sleep when he noticed the photo frame on the bedside table and paused.It was one of his wedding photos with Isabella. They looked impeccable in







