As he approached them, they could smell the pleasant scent of his cologne.He appeared both refined and disciplined."Riley Harrison." He extended his hand. "I'm delighted to serve you, Ms. Emerson." "Riley Harrison," Hannah thought in surprise.She had heard of this man in her previous life.He had graduated from Oxford and was a financial doctor who had returned from overseas. He had made a prominent name for himself in Melford at a young age.In Hannah's past life, Nigel had considered hiring this man. But he had hesitated, fearing that Riley might overshadow him. During that period of indecision, Riley had declined Nigel's invitation and taken a position at an emerging company instead.At the time of her death, that company had risen to great heights under Riley's leadership, establishing itself as a leader in the business world."Mr. Harrison." Hannah smiled as she shook his hand. "Wouldn't it be a waste for someone as talented as you to be my assistant?"She was i

"Otherwise ..." Hannah smiled, her tone gentle yet icy. "Since you know I'm Mrs. Winchester, I suppose you wouldn't mind if I rely on the Winchester family and attempt to … abuse my power, right?"In her previous life, Nigel had insisted on marrying her and refused to be with Catherine, no matter what. Even after a few years of marriage, he had continued to claim that he didn't like girls like Catherine and that they were just like siblings. Yet, in the end, those two had ended up together like Cordelia had hoped.The Moores were all sick in the head, just like in the story in this book. Without hesitation, Hannah hung up. On the other end of the line, Cordelia gripped the phone tightly as the disconnection tone rang. Amidst her anger, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of regret.Back when Nigel had frequented the slums, she had despised Hannah, thinking that the woman had deliberately ensnared her son and was using him to climb the social ladder.But now Hannah was mar

Robert's voice remained at a normal volume, so everyone around him could hear him. Their looks toward him carried a hint of appreciation. People who dared to admit their mistakes and defend their family would always earn a certain level of admiration."I understand that Jane made a mistake. My mother couldn't help but defend her, and I suppose that left you with a bad impression of us."He had beautiful eyes. They were not of a specific shape. His eyelashes were long and thick, with slightly lighter brown irises. His eyes exuded an indescribable tenderness and affection, which could be easily seen as sincerity. "I sincerely apologize. I wonder where Darren and Naomi are. I would like to apologize to them as well.""Well …" Hannah stared at him for a while before smiling. "We're family. There's no need for such formality.""We should be apologizing." Hailee's eyes were filled with frustration, but she had learned from her mistakes and maintained her smile. "Something mus

"Mom, don't speak of her that way." Nigel's eyes flashed with pain."She's just protecting her family.""Her husband's half-sister doesn't count as family," Cordelia sneered dismissively. "People from low origins are so narrow-minded. Do they think that the Winchesters are still as powerful as before?" "If Darren were here, he might have lost his temper with his wife by now. She's just an embarrassment, and she's bound to cause trouble. "If you marry someone like her, I might just die of frustration sooner or later.""She … just needs a bit more guidance. She'll understand." Nigel bit his lip, his eyes filled with sadness. "Besides, she's already married. I can't marry her."He didn't refute Cordelia's accusations.Cordelia became even more self-assured. "You, my dear, are just stubborn. What's there to love about a woman like her besides her looks?"When choosing a wife, you should look for someone like Catherine—someone knowledgeable, sensible, and gentle. You'll unders

Darren's gaze was fierce. "People can act for a time, but they can't keep it up forever."Seeing that he seemed to have an idea of what to do, Hannah felt more at ease. She propped her forehead on her hand, feeling a bit lazy all over. Her cheeks were slightly flushed. "I want to go and take a look at that foreign trade company. If I remember correctly, your grandfather gave it to Hailee, right?""You knew about it?" Darren was surprised and looked at her."I happened to read about it in some documents." Hannah smiled slyly.Tonight, she had applied bright red lipstick to match her red dress.Her eyes shimmered under the warm room lights. Her every smile and movement exuded an irresistible charm.Unaware of her own allure, she leaned forward, her sweet voice slightly husky. "That company has some sort of connections, doesn't it?"She raised her index finger and pointed upward.Darren was even more surprised upon realizing how perceptive she was. Seeing his expression, she