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
“Come in.”Charlotte walked in and got straight to the point. “I’d like to resign.”Tim looked up, stunned. “What? Why? It’s the first day back after the holidays, and you’re already quitting?”During their last business trip to South City, Charlotte had casually made a bet and ended up landing a te
One of the construction workers scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed.“Sorry about that—my mistake. I thought he was your boyfriend. You two just look like such a good match.”Charlotte quickly waved her hands. “No, no, not at all.”Scott stood quietly beside her, his expression noticeab
Meanwhile, Sophie waited outside the airport terminal for Charlotte to pick her up.She had been standing in the cold wind for half an hour and still hadn’t seen any sign of her. Worried, she pulled out her phone and gave Charlotte a call.But all she heard was a cold, mechanical voice: “The number
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







