Lyra was awakened by a deafening noise.She had lived alone in this villa for two years and had never been disturbed. Why was it suddenly so noisy?Could it be him?Lyra felt her heart pounding wildly. Was it he who had returned?She almost immediately jumped up from the lounge chair, opened the door, and rushed downstairs.The previously serene living room was dimly lit, with blaring music emanating from the speakers.While Lyra was puzzled, a woman's voice came, "Hey, you there, get me some ice."Lyra turned her head and saw a glamorous woman holding a glass of red wine, pointing arrogantly at her with her other hand.The woman, noticing Lyra's hesitation, impatiently raised her chin, "Are you deaf? Go get some ice!""Who are you?" Lyra frowned.The woman's pupils contracted as she looked Lyra up and down.When her gaze fell on Lyra's plain cotton pajamas, she smirked with disdain, as if looking at something unsophisticated.The woman waved her hand impatiently, "I understand. I'll
Lyra's breath caught, unable to resist walking toward the dressing roomPeering through the crack in the door, she realized that the woman Ronan brought home last night was Lumi Hawthorne.Verity entered the dressing room, cautiously holding clothes, and said, "Lumi, these are the latest fashions for this season. Would you like to try them on?"With disdain, Lumi Hawthorne snorted and threw a magazine from the makeup table at Verity, exclaiming, "Your company has no taste at all! I'm not in the mood today; I'm not shooting!"This photo shoot was hard-won for the advertising company, and if it failed, everyone would face consequences. Despite having her face hit by the magazine, Verity approached, apologizing profusely.However, Lumi Hawthorne persisted in wanting to leave. Despite Verity's attempt to stop her..."Who allowed you to touch me!" Lumi Hawthorne slapped Verity fiercely as soon as her hand touched her.In this industry, stars mistreating staff was not unusual. Verity, despi
Ronan accepted a family alliance and married a stranger he didn't know. After the marriage, he began to live a debauched life, indulging in luxuries to deceive those in the family. However, in secret, he was steadily consolidating his power, waiting for the day when he could completely control Zenith Ventures.As for the woman he married, he didn't even remember her name or face. Yet, this woman had self-awareness and never uttered a word about his philandering ways. Every month, he would allocate a meager ten thousand dollars as her living expenses. Considering she was his wife, the amount seemed too paltry, especially when he easily spent hundreds of thousands on the celebrities he dated.Nevertheless, once Cordelia Locke's surgery was successful, he planned to divorce her and provide substantial alimony for the understanding wife."Lyra! Open the door!" Urgent knocking echoed from outside.Lyra, busy applying for jobs online, startled and hurried to open the door. As she did, a red
He didn't show the slightest reluctance, and there was a hint of impatience in his eyes."What!"Lyra staggered backward, instinctively clutching her coat tightly. Her shirt underneath was still wet, revealing her bra underneath.If she took off the coat now, how could she face anyone outside?Lyra's face turned bright red, fingers gripping the coat tightly.Torin leisurely rested his hands behind his head, casually saying, "Please don't misunderstand. I always keep a clear boundary between public and private matters. Since you're not my employee, it might not be appropriate for you to wear my coat, Miss Lyra. What do you think?"After speaking, Torin flashed a kind and gentle smile, showing no hint of deceptiveness.Clutching the fingers of her suit tightly, Lyra looked distressed. "But I..."Seeming quite impatient, Torin stood up from his chair, hands in his pockets, with an interested look as he watched her struggle. His lips curved involuntarily upward. "Or does Miss Lyra want to
The head of the design department saw the situation and hurried over, smiling at Lumi Hawthorne, "Miss Lumi, what's happening here?"Lowering her head, Lumi Hawthorne played with her meticulously done nails and spoke lazily, "Even a mere assistant from Horizon Global Enterprises Inc. dares to be so arrogant? This assistant should either kneel and apologize to me or get lost!"A hint of anger flickered in Lyra's eyes as she said, "Lumi Hawthorne, you're going too far!"The head of the design department frowned, trying to appease the situation, "Miss Lumi, this employee is new here and doesn't quite understand the rules. I'll have a word with her, but asking her to kneel and apologize is a bit..."Lumi Hawthorne casually smiled but with a strong tone, "I'm the high-priced spokesperson for Horizon Global Enterprises Inc. If she doesn't kneel today, I'll quit being the spokesperson!""This..." The head of the design department didn't expect Lumi Hawthorne to be so difficult. Asking for a
Lyra rushed to the upstairs room and found her dropped USB drive.While coming downstairs, Ronan remained motionless, not even changing his posture.Lyra wanted to storm out, but her feet seemed nailed to the ground against her will.After hesitating for a while, she gritted her teeth, realizing they were still married, and she couldn't leave him alone.She struggled to help Ronan onto the sofa, wiping his face and hands with a warm towel, and covering him with a blanket.Once everything was done, she sat beside, staring blankly at the man before her.The room was silent.It was so quiet that Lyra could hear Ronan's shallow breathing and strong heartbeat.The faint fragrance unique to him mixed with the strong scent of alcohol, occasionally reaching her nostrils.The refined, almost picture-perfect man slept soundly.His thick eyelashes cast beautiful shadows around his eye sockets, his indifferent lips formed a soft curve, and his flawless skin was immaculate.Even in slumber, this s
As she walked, the long skirt moved gracefully, creating patterns that resembled flowers. There were no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors in the original text. Even her departing silhouette was captivating.Torin smiled at them and excused himself, following after Lyra.Lumi Hawthorne already held grudges against Lyra, and at this moment, Ronan's piercing gaze intensified her aversion, generating a sense of crisis within her.Leaning into Ronan, Lumi Hawthorne almost hung onto him, her face nuzzling against his chest, her tone delicate, "Ronan, let's eat, I'm a bit hungry."However, Ronan gripped her waist, pulling her away from him, displaying impatience and coldness, "Enough, stop acting up."Ronan narrowed his dark eyes, feeling a vague familiarity with the girl beside Torin.Lyra walked briskly, anger surging within her. She believed she didn't care anymore.Yet, upon witnessing Ronan and Lumi Hawthorne's public display of affection, her anger couldn't be contained.Rushing
"Lyra brought the documents to Torin's office. He was picking up a coat, about to leave, and upon seeing her, he spoke, 'You've come at the right time. There's an auction. Will you accompany me?'"Me?" Lyra hesitated, "But I don't have formal attire."Torin smiled gently, "What are you thinking? This auction doesn't require formal attire. There'll be jewelry from several renowned brands today. You might find inspiration for new season clothing designs."Upon hearing this, Lyra's eyes immediately brightened, and she nodded in agreement.The auction venue was crowded as people entered with enthusiasm. Many had notebooks, skillfully tapping away, answering calls, and creating a lively atmosphere.It was Lyra's first time in such a setting, and she couldn't help but look around excitedly.Suddenly, the reporters near the entrance rushed like they were injected with chicken blood. Cameras and video cameras held high flashes incessantly popped around Ronan as he entered with a woman beautif