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
Soon enough, Charlotte learned the full story behind the knife attack.The assailant, Hank Wright, was the owner and legal representative of a private company. Due to a contract dispute, his company was taken to court by another business. Max represented the opposing party and won the case.After th
Sean sat in the observation area, watching Charlotte in her element. A surge of pride filled his chest, admiration and affection brimming in his eyes. His Lottie was incredible. After the trial, he handed her a bottle of water. “Here, drink some.” “Thanks.” She took a few sips before saying, “
There were pictures attached. Wendy’s hand was wrapped in thick layers of gauze, looking alarmingly serious. “Charlotte, you really went too far this time. Get to the hospital and apologize to Wendy now.“I’m not forgiving you until you do. Be good, say you’re sorry, and you can keep staying at
Charlotte let out an easy laugh, unfazed. “That’s right. Because you never really knew me.” Then, with a mischievous glint in her eye, she turned to Wendy. “Miss Cooper, are you sure you don’t want a picture? I’m about to drive off.” Wendy’s expression darkened. She wanted to—badly. But with Cha







