Amanda appeared more captivating than a TV celebrity, giving the impression that it wasn't merely a press conference but a deliberate showcase.Amelia, feeling more anxious than ever, was distressed by Dickson's increasingly cold treatment since Amanda's return. Urging her friend to take action, Amelia exclaimed, "Stella, look at Amanda's smug face! Do something! Don't let her become so arrogant!"Stella , swallowing heavily, snorted, and assured, "Relax. Let her believe she's winning for now. Her downfall is imminent in a few days. By the way, have you heard from Mr. Dickson in the past two days?" Amelia's expression darkened upon realising Dickson hadn't contacted her for two days.Frustrated, Amelia sighed, "What can I do? I can't just ask him to marry me." Stella , listening to her friend , playfully poked her forehead, exclaiming, "You're so foolish! Forget it. I'm brilliant. Why did I end up with such a naive friend? If you were half as savvy as I am, dealing with a man wouldn't
Stella settled onto the soft leather couch, facing a rosewood desk of considerable length. Dickson reclined in his desk chair, with a glass bookcase stretching along the entire wall behind him."Wow, what a lavish office!" Stella couldn't resist glancing around. When she smiled, her hyaluronic acid-pumped face caused her cheeks to puff out, and her crimson red lips resembled blood.Dickson, feeling uneasy, cast an uncomfortable glance at Stella, on the verge of being repulsed by the strong scent of her perfume. With a sombre expression, he asked, "Mrs. Stella, is there anything I can assist you with?""Oh, it's nothing! I just came to see you," Stella replied with a flirtatious smile, gazing intently at Dickson. "You're quite handsome," she added.His features seemed as if they were chiselled by a divine hand. Not only did he possess a striking appearance, but his physique also rivalled that of international male models. He exuded a palpable air of masculinity. If Stella were two deca
The phone rang, and when Amelia saw that it was Dickson calling, she quickly answered. Clearing her throat, she greeted him with a cheerful "Hello!""Hello, Amelia!""What's up, Dickson?"After a brief pause, Dickson’'s deep voice inquired, "Are you available tonight?"Amelia's heart raced with excitement. It had been a while since Dickson had asked her out. "Yes, I'm free!""Let's have dinner tonight!""Sounds great! What time?""I'll pick you up at seven. We're going to a beautiful Dinner. Dress up!""Sure thing. I'll see you tonight!""See you tonight!" The call ended, and Amelia couldn't contain her joy as she jumped up.Stella happened to return and, upon seeing her friend's joy, she sneered and questioned, "Why are you so happy?""Stella, Dickson just called and invited me to dinner at the Avelia Diner tonight! friend, come and help me choose the right dress!""Well, it's all thanks to me. I can only assist you to a certain extent. The rest is up to you!" Stella hummed.Amelia w
Dickson glanced up and coincidentally spotted Amanda. She wore a black skirt that fell below her knees, accentuating her delicate swan neck and collarbone. Despite the dress not revealing much cleavage, she looked stunning and alluring—something he hadn't seen from her before. Her exposed collarbone and calves caught his attention, prompting a frown and an inexplicable surge of anger.What intensified his frustration was Andrew intimately holding Amanda's shoulders, gazing at her with admiration. Dickson could sense Andrew's genuine affection for her. The idea of them engaging in something unspeakable after their meal further irritated him, leaving Dickson with a mix of complicated emotions.Awkwardly coughing, he loosened his cravat with an icy expression. "Dickson, what's up?""Nothing. Go ahead and place the order." Amelia's expression dropped; she had just ordered."Dickson, why do you seem so distracted?""No, I'm not!" Dickson tried to conceal his irritation but couldn't tear hi
"Amanda, will you marry me?"Boom!Amanda's thoughts were in disarray, on the verge of explosion. She stared at Andrew in shock.In an instant, Andrew produced a diamond ring, sizable as a dove's egg, from his pocket.As the restaurant's music started playing, couples in coordinated attire arrived, clutching large bouquets of flowers.Halavia Diner was a hotspot for marriage proposals, offering to create the perfect setting for customers looking to pop the question, albeit at a steep price for the average individual."Amanda, today I officially confess my love for you! Will you marry me?" With those words, Andrew knelt down, presenting the diamond ring to Joanna.Amanda, unprepared for the proposal, pleaded, "Drew, please stand up. Don't do this!"Caught off guard by Andrew's public declaration of love, she was left utterly bewildered."Amanda, we've shared 3652 days together! Today marks the 2520th day of my love for you, with more to come in the future!"Amanda felt such intense ner
Amanda was terrified beyond belief, her heart pounding so intensely that it felt on the verge of leaping out of her chest.She contemplated, "If he had collided with that truck at the previous speed, even with seat belts, we might have died! It's one thing if I'm gone, but what about my two children?"Fearful of the consequences, Amanda refrained from shouting at him again. Instead, she pleaded in horror, "Dickson, I beg you. Please don't do this..."Vroom!He restarted the car, transforming it into an uncontrollable beast, roaring as it careened through traffic."Dickson, please stop! I'm begging you!"Dickson appeared oblivious to her pleas, continuing to accelerate. The car daringly overtook others on the road, each manoeuvre nerve-wracking.Fortunately, Dickson proved to be a skilled driver. Whenever it seemed imminent for his car to collide with others, they miraculously avoided each other."Ah! Ah!"In moments of intense fear, Amanda closed her eyes multiple times, clutching the
During the incident, he hadn't gotten a good look at the girl's face. However, at this moment, he seemed to recall it. The girl who had rescued him had remarkably long hair that almost twisted around his neck underwater, a stark contrast to Amelia’s shorter hair. Nonetheless, upon being rescued and waking up on the shore, the first person he saw was Amelia. Subconsciously, he had assumed it was Amelia who saved him.Amanda coughed violently, utterly drained. Having spent a significant amount of time in the ocean, she had ingested a considerable amount of seawater. Despite her proficient floating skills, dragging a well-built man with her left her feeling quite helpless.Both of them bobbed in the water, only about ten metres away from the shore. If she were swimming back alone, she could probably do it in less than a minute. However, dragging Dickson with her, they struggled in the water for over ten minutes before finally reaching the shore.As Amanda coughed persistently, she stagge
“That lady really does talk a lot and gets on my nerves!” The reality was, Kiki couldn’t stand someone like Stella. Back when Terry was alive, she put up with Terry's family for his sake. Now that Terry was gone, the Anderson family had no connection to Patrick and his disguised wife,Stella. Kiki was only keeping up appearances for Terry's memory. However, Stella’s lack of tact irked Kiki. Despite a recent near-death experience, Stella chose that moment to bring up marriage, making her intentions crystal clear.“How's Amanda?”“Amanda?” Kiki was shocked. Dickson, visibly upset, mumbled, “She was in the accident with me.”“I didn’t see her!”Dickson attempted to rise from the bed, prompting Kiki to stop him. “Lie down. You're still on the IV drip! You're injured. Where do you think you're going?”“I need to see her!”“Stay put! Let’s call the nurse and check on her.” With that, Kiki pressed the call button.A minute later, a nurse rushed in."Mr. Dickson, what can I do for you?"Since