تسجيل الدخولOliver did not insist. He only said that if she ever wanted to move in, she just needed to let him know.Back then, it was also Oliver who had helped her detect the surveillance cameras and listening devices. Of course, Adriana understood his kindness."Thank you, Oliver," she said again sincerely.In her most difficult moments, Oliver had always stood silently behind her. Whenever she needed it, he would immediately step forward to support her.Oliver smiled in understanding and changed the subject, not wanting that dark chapter of the past to affect her mood.As evening approached, Bella, Chris, and Oliver left the maternity ward one after another. The room gradually quieted down.Shortly after Adriana's friends left, Heidi came in and said the older baby had woken up. The nanny was feeding him milk, while the younger baby was still asleep.To prevent the two babies from disturbing each other when they cried, the nanny kept them in separate rooms."Would you like to see the l
"Chris, Oliver, please have a seat."Heidi brought water over, inviting them to sit on the sofa, then washed fruit and placed it on the coffee table.To avoid disturbing the new mother's rest, the babies had been temporarily taken to the next room. They had all already seen them.Bella sat down at the edge of the bed, sniffled, and said softly, "Adriana, the two babies are mixed-race. They're especially beautiful."Adriana had already seen them after giving birth.She had originally considered using the "artificial insemination" explanation to brush things off in front of Francesco.But the children's father's genes were too strong. The features on those tiny faces—the brows, the eyes, the hair color, the bone structure—could not be concealed at all.Anyone who knew them only needed one glance to guess who the father was.And this was only just after birth. As they grew, they would likely resemble Francesco even more.At the thought, Adriana lowered her eyelashes and took anot
Adriana had thought she would be able to work all the way up to her due date, but her belly changed day by day—growing larger at an unmistakable pace.Although her body was still holding up, walking around the company with such a pronounced pregnancy inevitably caused inconvenience for her colleagues.In the pantry, the corridors, even the cafeteria—whenever she passed by, she could see the tension in their eyes.So in her seventh month of pregnancy, she went on maternity leave.Before taking leave, she made a point of telling her colleagues that they could still come to her if needed; she would be working from home.She was not the type who could sit still for long. If she were truly confined to four walls all day, she would only feel more restless.Fortunately, her maternity leave was far from lonely.Bella often came to visit with Pomme in tow. Bianca also stopped by every few days, sometimes bringing flowers, sometimes pastries, always with endless things to talk about.For
Just as the words fell, the Moss family's main door swung open from inside, and Bella appeared behind it."Adriana, why didn't you let me open the door?"Adriana glanced at Patrick, a meaningful smile playing on her lips."I just arrived. I was chatting with Patrick. We were getting along quite well."Since Patrick had already decided she was a scheming, calculating woman, she might as well live up to his expectations.In any case, from her side, he would never again have any chance of becoming Bella's husband."Come in first," Bella said, stepping aside.After Adriana entered, she raised a hand to block Patrick at the door."Patrick, your business matters are more important. Please leave. Don't waste your precious time here."Pain flashed across Patrick's face."Bella, I didn't want to say this, but I really can't hold it in anymore. Adriana is not a good person at all. If you keep associating with her, you'll end up ruined sooner or later."A sharp slap landed squarely acr
"My marriage with Sophia…""Don't say it."Adriana stopped walking, but didn't turn around.She went straight into the elevator, her fingertips clenched so tightly they had gone white.Francesco followed her in. Just as he began to speak, she cut him off coldly."I'm not interested in hearing about your marriage to another woman."For a brief moment, the elevator fell into silence. Adriana could clearly hear her own breathing.No matter what reasons had led Francesco to marry Sophia, when the moment of choice came, he had ultimately chosen someone else.When the elevator reached the first floor, Adriana didn't wait for him to say another word. She brushed past him and walked out.The night wind slipped into her collar as she strode toward her car. Her hands trembled slightly as she pulled the door open.Francesco didn't pursue her further. He simply stood where he was, watching as her car's taillights lit up and slowly drove away.Only after a long moment did he get into his
Adriana lifted her gaze and looked at the man in front of her with a cold, steady stare."Patrick and Francesco colluded. They tricked me into coming here."She made no attempt to shield Patrick. With his character, he had clearly received some benefit from Francesco. A scheme like that did not deserve even a shred of mercy.On the other end of the line, Bella cursed under her breath."That bastard! Adriana, I'll come get you.""No need. I drove here myself. I'll head back right away."She hung up, put away her phone, and turned to leave—only for her arm to be suddenly grabbed."Adriana, how long are you going to keep avoiding me?"She didn't turn around.Her voice was flat. "Francesco, you're mistaken. I have no need to avoid you. I just don't see any reason to meet you either.""Adriana—"Francesco tightened his grip on her arm slightly, careful not to hurt her. His voice deepened inch by inch."My hypnosis is gone."There was no joy in Adriana's expression. Instead, a s
Adriana hesitated, then stole a quick glance at Francesco. His expression remained cold and detached, revealing no trace of emotion."Could we use cooperation as leverage… to make them leave Chris alone?" she asked softly.Francesco tilted his head, not even bothering to hide the faintest smirk of
Adriana stepped forward with calm composure. "Dean, gentlemen, this really isn't such a big deal. I'm sorry you had to make the trip."Dean got straight to the point. "Where's Chris?""He's in his ward. The doctor has instructed that no one disturb him for now, and he doesn't wish to see anyone."
Alex skimmed through the two articles in the newspaper, then crumpled it into a ball and tossed it into the trash.If Chris saw the second article, he would only get angry all over again."And this Francesco… his remarks are completely inappropriate.""Achoo!"Francesco, lounging against the edg
Chris had fractured two ribs and suffered multiple broken bones. After enduring a night of bitter cold, he had then plunged into the icy river, leaving him in even worse condition than last time.One phone call from Alex was enough to summon Alex's grandfather, George Nash, back from the south, whe







