LOGINCandice casually played with her hair after stirring things up.
The crowd chuckled lightly.
A seemingly casual retort had once again caused Denise to lose her composure.
This girl knew exactly how to provoke someone, step by step. She was methodical, never too hasty, and you couldn’t quite figure out her thoughts or intentions. But she laid the groundwork so thoroughly, trapping others, and you couldn’t find any fault with her actions.
At first, her dem
Candice froze. "..."She slapped her forehead, a headache brewing.Why did *everyone* want to get involved? The Clemens family, and now her own family too."Grandma, you're getting on in years. Palace intrigue isn't for you anymore. Just quietly stay with your daughter and let her leg heal.""What do you mean, 'old'! You couldn't even beat me in an arm wrestle! Your grandma here has plenty of strength and skill. I've lived in the Lawrence family too, I know it inside out. Taking me will definitely be useful.""If you go, you'll just be another weakness for me." Candice sighed helplessly. "Have you forgotten what happened last time? Aren't you afraid of a repeat?"Mary felt a shiver of fear recalling that incident. But then she thought of her precious granddaughter having to face such dangers every day after returning to the Lawrence family, and courage surged within her. "Don't underestimate your grandma. I've seen my share of storms. I know
They went through all that trouble, only for this stubborn girl to have absolutely no intention of getting married.Now, looking at Charlie, who was chatting in the small hut by the courtyard, both women felt a pang of sympathy.This kid really had incredible patience, huh.“Mom, Grandma, please don’t interfere. What’s between Charlie and me, we’ll communicate and handle ourselves,” Candice said.Mary turned back around. “Darling, listen to your grandma for a moment. Don’t mess with Charlie. If you wear him out and he’s gone, you’ll regret it when it’s too late to cry.”Margaret also spoke sternly. “It’s come to this point, and now you’re saying you don’t want any outcome? What were you doing all this time before?”Candice couldn’t answer.She couldn’t possibly say that before, she had been blinded by desire, unable to resist Ch
Robert smiled, inviting Charlie to see his orchids.Even though these days had been anything but peaceful, moving from one place to another, he hadn't given up on his precious darlings. He took them with him wherever he stayed, especially the 'Plain Crown Lotus Tripod' orchid Charlie had gifted him."I'll go see Auntie first, then your orchids," Charlie said with a light smile."Oh, right, your Auntie is still waiting upstairs. I got so happy seeing you, I completely forgot," Robert muttered, a little embarrassed.Candice walked up to him, linking her arm through his. She whispered, "If Mom knew she was less important than your orchids, she'd pull out all your flowers tomorrow."Robert flinched. "Don't frame your old man! Your mom would actually do it."Candice chuckled. "I'm just messing with you. Those are your treasures; if they're gone, how will you show off to all those uncles?""Come on, let's go upstairs." She released her fath
“I’ve made up my mind.”Beatrice was incredibly serious.Her expression was as if she were about to carry a pack of explosives to blow up the Lawrence family…Denny felt a headache coming on.Candice: Oh no, I’ve caused trouble.She swore she’d only accidentally spoken her mind just now; she absolutely hadn’t encouraged or incited anything.Nicole got up and ran over.Originally, everyone thought she was going to persuade Beatrice, but the little girl opened her mouth, “Mommy, if you go, I’ll go too! We’ll go together to help sister-in-law, and our group will be called…”“Called a pain in the butt.”Before she could finish, Charlie’s hand landed on her forehead.Nicole clutched her forehead, instantly deflating.Ollie couldn’t help but say, “The two of you don’t even have a finger’s worth of h
Charlie's eyes flickered.He leaned back, a hint of mockery playing on his lips. "Modern medicine is so advanced, perhaps a miracle could still happen. Tell Uncle Abato not to despair too soon; maybe Gabrielle's fingers might just grow back.""..."Denny picked up the bookend from his desk and hurled it at his son. "How can you still be so flippant, you brat? When you call Uncle Abato later, don't you dare infuriate him like that!"Charlie offered no comment.Downstairs.In a private parlor, accessible only to family, Beatrice held Candice's hand affectionately as they chatted.Nicole and Ollie sat opposite them.Marlene was too swamped to make it back for dinner, so she wasn't present today."I heard from Jim that your mother injured her foot at your grandmother's place. You went back for the weekend, how is she doing?" Beatrice asked."Nothing major, just that she won't be able to put weight on it or move around
Morton: "..."Damn, anyone who didn't know would think he was on his deathbed!The moment Charlie left, sure enough, many people swarmed him, asking about his condition."Vice President, you can't delay with this illness.""Morton, work is never-ending, but if you're gone, everything else is gone too.""You must actively cooperate with treatment. Take leave with the Chairman, get the surgery if needed, take the medicine if needed.""..."Voices of concern were ceaseless.Morton's head was practically smoking from all the "warmth."In the elevator."Do you have a grudge against Morton?"In the quiet atmosphere, a voice abruptly appeared beside Candice.Yes, it was Ollie who spoke.Candice turned her head, blinking her large eyes, her expression innocent. "No, we have a great relationship. Ollie, why would you think that?"Ollie: ...You're kidding, right?"What did you say in Morto
Candice raised an eyebrow.So it was her.Heh. So that old fox was playing this game, huh?Charlie walked over.Candice didn’t follow. Since they claimed this was a wine tasting, it’d look strange if she squeezed in to block drinks—and if she wasn’t careful and ended up being “recruited” as the ele
Although his smile remained and his tone sounded friendly, Candice felt a tingling chill crawling up her scalp.She was doomed.That reaction, combined with his dark under-eye circles from lack of sleep, spelled it out loud and clear—He. Had. Seen. It.Candice’s smile froze at the corners of her l
Kyle lowered his head in silence.Slowly, he raised his hand.“Kyle, don’t you dare!”Candice blurted out and reached out to stop him.If he made a move, the gossip would be that Kyle hit Charlie over her—and she’d be crucified at Regalis for it.Kyle’s hand froze mid-air.He turned to look at her,
Through the car window, Charlie spotted the black sports car just a few meters ahead.It was the same license plate.“Don’t panic. Keep following,” he said coldly, his voice steady and commanding.“Yes, sir.”Jim calmed down and gradually accelerated to tail the vehicle.Charlie informed Sophia tha







