LOGINIan raised an eyebrow. “I wasn’t drunk last night. I was completely sober.“Sweetheart, I knew exactly what I was doing. I have been aware of my feelings for you for a long time. I just kept holding them back. But last night, when you hired those male escorts and leaned into that man’s arms, I could
Mia’s expression hardened. “Ian, what kind of thing is that to say? Who I date is none of your business.”“Fine.” Ian gave a short, cold laugh. “None of my business.”His face remained dark as he walked out. From that day on, he never returned to the Quinton estate.Mia did not see him for more than
Mia’s relationship with Ian had changed completely. Somewhere along the way, she had become the one doing the bullying.If she was upset, she would pinch or swat him without hesitation, and Ian would only grin and call her “Little Princess” or “Miss Trouble,” never once fighting back.Later, Mia was
By the time Ian was eighteen and in his senior year, his life was too busy with schoolwork to waste time picking on his stepsister. It had been a long time since he had teased Mia.The high school and middle school buildings were close to each other. That afternoon, he and a few classmates walked to
Lester was often away from home.In the beginning, whenever Mia was bullied by Ian, she would run to her mother, Sharon, in tears. But as a stepmother, Sharon felt she had no authority to discipline Ian. For the sake of keeping the household peaceful, she chose to turn a blind eye and never told Le
The first time Mia met Ian, she was only nine years old.Her mother, Sharon, held her hand and smiled brightly. “Say hello to your new brother.”The little girl tilted her head up at the tall boy in front of her, pressed her lips together, and obediently said, “Hi, brother.”The boy didn’t look the
Charlotte frowned. “Did the gentleman leave his name?”“I’m sorry, no,” the store clerk replied politely.“I see. Thank you.” She hung up.Inside the box was a beautifully wrapped pink heart-shaped gift box.Her brows furrowed deeper as she opened it. Nestled inside was a stunning diamond necklace—c
“I didn’t even get the chance to tell you yet,” Sean said as he checked his watch. “It’s getting late. I’ve got the files. I need to go.”Mrs. Jasper Sr.'s brows furrowed with displeasure. Her tone carried a hint of reproach. “Have dinner first. If anything happens, I’ll take the blame.”“That won’t
The man had greeted her that day, casually and with a smile.At the time, Charlotte assumed he was just a friend of a friend and didn’t give it much thought. She never imagined he would turn up here.Her gaze swept the area quickly.The two men who had kidnapped her last night were now standing resp
Once everything was ready, Charlotte’s new firm, Ascend Law, officially opened for business.That day, she received a long-overdue phone call.“Charlotte, do you still remember me? It’s Sophie Shaw.”Charlotte was pleasantly surprised. It had been a while since they last spoke.“Of course I do,” she







