As John stood, he spotted a slender figure sneaking into the villa. His handsome brows furrowed slightly. "Little girl." Diana: ...I've been caught after all. She stiffened, slowly turning around. Her unadorned face was delicate and elegant, her smile gentle. "Wow~ I just went downstairs for a stroll, and here you are back already. It's like we're telepathic~" "It's eleven at night, are you sure it's just a stroll?" Diana: ... John walked over quickly, looking at her somewhat helplessly. "Where have you been?" "...Just went out for a bit, but don't worry, Mitbahl was with me." Seeing the guilty look in her eyes, John sighed, "Did you get into a fight?" "No!" Diana immediately raised her hand, looking sincere, "I swear, I didn't lay a finger on anyone this time, it was Frank who got physical!" John's phoenix-like eyes narrowed, "Frank was there too?" Um...

"Wesley, despite your background as a singer, you show tremendous potential in acting. I believe if you keep at it, your future is boundless!" Wesley gave a modest smile. "Thank you, Director Brand." "But what surprised me the most is Leah!" Brand's eyes sparkled. "When Wood insisted on casting a newcomer, I hesitated, thinking it would be difficult to find my ideal leading lady. But you, Leah, exceeded my expectations!" He turned to Leah. "Leah, besides you, no one else could play the female lead in this film." This praise from Brand was immense, enough to make any newcomer ecstatic. But Leah's mind was more focused on her paycheck. With the shoot wrapped, according to her contract, she could finally collect her full payment! Leah smiled faintly, offering polite words of gratitude. "Thank you for your praise, Director." The atmosphere in the private room was lively, everyone basking in the joy o

Initially, Colin felt a bit drowsy, but as she lay beside him, her unique scent wafted over intermittently, lingering around his nostrils, dispelling his drowsiness like a feather gently tickling his heart. Colin shifted slightly, turning on his side to face Leah. Though the room was dark with the lamp off, the moonlight seeped through the curtains, casting a faint halo inside. Leah was lying on her side with her back to him, breathing evenly as if asleep. With the faint light, Colin could see her loose white shirt hanging off her shoulders, revealing a glimpse of smooth skin. As if compelled by some unseen force, Colin leaned closer to her neck, drawn in by her scent, which seemed even more intoxicating up close. His breath grew heavier as he felt it caress her skin. Suddenly, he felt Leah move slightly. Was she not asleep? Colin's gaze lowered, noticing Leah's legs intertwined, trembling slightly with his breath. Neither of them moved from t

Charlotte responded, "Hmm, I'll do my best." "Of course, this opportunity to go abroad is rare. Don't just think about work pressure, it's a good chance to relax with Albert," Mr. Sanders added. At his words, Charlotte's expression shifted slightly. "Albert is going too?" "He happens to have some work matters over there, a kind of business trip. Besides, with such a great opportunity, you two going together can also nurture your relationship," Mr. Sanders explained. Charlotte nodded. "Alright, I'll go with Albert." "That's good to hear," Mr. Sanders said cheerfully before ending the call. As the line went dead, Charlotte gently set down her phone, her fingers tightly clenched, sharp nails digging into her palm. Not long ago, she was the daughter of the Patel family, the foremost socialite in Cloud City, with a constant stream of suitors trailing behind her. But now, she had to lower her dignity for a man she didn't even

Finally, Jacob remembered something and looked at John, saying slowly, "This time's auction... we found out that members of the Nelson family are participating." "Yosef?" "Not exactly." Jacob pushed his glasses up, "Although the Nelson family is involved in many black market industries, in recent years, Yosef has slowly been withdrawing from these areas. This auction seems to be the work of other members of the Nelson family." With that, Jacob took out a document from his hand. "And recently, investigations show that the Nelson family hasn't been very obedient lately. Some branches have started to expand their own black market industries, engaging in trades that Yosef had previously forbidden." Jacob paused for a moment before continuing. "I suspect Yosef's health may not be too good." John held the cigarette in his hand and said slowly. "Where is Yosef now?" "He's also in France, he arrived a day before us."