"I..." Faye showed a nervous and fearful expression. She clutched at her wound and glanced uneasily at Hank. As expected, Faye received a warning look from him. She lowered her head and stayed silent.Hank smiled and stepped forward. "Officer, my girlfriend is a bit timid. Your sudden intrusion scared her. Plus, she hurt her shoulder because of an accident I caused. She's too frightened to speak now."Hank tried comforting Fyae by putting his arm around her shoulder, but she swiftly avoided him.She shouted anxiously, "Don't touch me!" Her eyes were filled with fear and unease, far from what one would expect from a romantic relationship.The police officer immediately noticed something was off and continued to question Faye. "Ma'am, you don't need to be scared. Just tell me honestly, are you in a romantic relationship with this man?"She hesitated and glanced at Hank again. Seeing his threatening expression, she covered her head. "I ... I can't say. He's... he's Hank Shaw. H
Time seemed to stand still in that moment.Faye didn't know how to describe her own feelings anymore.She wanted to push Cedric away, but she felt like it would be an overreaction. However, if she didn't, she would feel extremely awkward.Cedric stiffened for a moment before gently embracing her. Then, he patted her back gently and comforted her.Faye had the sudden urge to dig herself a hole and hide in it forever. She honestly had no intention of throwing herself into Cedric's embrace.Faye had only stumbled into Cedric's arms because the man had suddenly tugged her toward him. She hadn't been paying attention and had accidentally stepped on a thick rope that Hank had left on the ground. And then …That's right. She ended up slipping and falling into Cedric's arms.She was in a dilemma at that moment. She didn't know what was the right thing to do.Although she didn't know why Cedric was here, he did seem genuinely concerned about her. If she were to push him away just li
The corners of Faye's mouth twitched. She couldn't quite put her feelings into words but she couldn't help but feel that something was a little off.She thought that she had found herself an ordinary man and had intended to conceal her true identity. She wanted to complete her mission secretly, then enjoy a peaceful life with him.Who knew that the random person she picked up was someone so distinguished?In fact, Cedric was the cream of the crop. It was a weird feeling for Faye.However, when she saw the sudden fear on Hank's face, her mood improved considerably. In a situation like this, at least she wasn't the one who was dealt the greatest shock.By this point, Hank was beyond terrified. He initially thought that he had found support and tried to turn the situation in his favor, yet he ended up failing miserably.Faye raised an eyebrow and shot him a provocative smile. Hank's jaw dropped immediately and his eyes widened.Faye smiled in satisfaction and felt the stran
Cedric smiled faintly as he met Faye's eyes. He shot her a flirtatious look and said, "I don't care. If I do get in trouble, then so be it. If the head of the Shaw family can't even protect his own wife from being mistreated, then what use would being in a position of power be?"Cedric then leaned closer to Faye and smiled seductively. "Mrs. Shaw, are you perhaps worried for me?"Faye was rendered speechless for a moment."Mr. Shaw, you're the head of the Shaw family. Why would you need me to worry for you?" Faye forced a smile and chuckled lightly. She implied that she had feigned her worry, not wanting to create any unnecessary trouble for herself. In fact, she was already ready to leave.Cedric followed her as they descended the stairs. Mason, who was standing guard outside, came in to clean up the scene. He then made a trip to the police station.Cedric smiled and said to Faye flirtatiously,"If it were anyone else, I wouldn't need them to worry about me. But you're an except
Before this, Cedric had been suspicious of Faye's identity more than once. All the occurrences and details he had noticed in the past indicated that Faye and Dr. Connor shared countless commonalities. Firstly, Faye's grandmother's maiden name was Connor. Also, when Dr. Connor was performing Flora's surgery, Faye had barged into the operating room. She had only left after it was done and no one had seen Dr. Connor enter or leave the operating room. Nor was it recorded in the surveillance footage.But since Dr. Connor had always been a very mysterious and secretive person, Cedric never thought too much about it.However, Faye also coincidentally showed up at that restaurant. She had also been filmed using the restaurant's strange phone. That was what incited Cedric's suspicions. It was just that Cedric wasn't sure which identity of Faye's was actually hers.It was also because he knew that Faye and Dr. Connor was somehow related, and that was why he left without hesitatio
The next day, Faye went to the hospital to see Flora. As she was saying her goodbyes, she found out that the Brown family had been released. Faye wondered who was so capable as to do that. After all, who dared to release the people she wanted locked up? Right then, Tracy walked in with a delightful expression.Seeing that Faye was there, Tracy smiled and mocked, "Oh, it's Faye! Looks like you've been doing well without us."Faye answered, "Indeed. One's mood becomes so light when one doesn't see the people she hates. Since you're so knowing, Tracy, why did you come over to be a bother?"Tracy's smile froze at Faye's open sarcasm. But a thought struck her and she went back to smiling beatifically. "Just worried that you'd be lonely. Besides, you spent so much effort locking us up. Bet you didn't expect us to get out so easily."Tracy primped her newly permed hair and sent a wave of heavy perfume Faye's way."I'm really sorry for disappointing you, Faye. You tried so hard to g
In the box was a pair of plain but shiny diamond earrings. They had a unique style.Faye had seen these earrings before at a charity auction in Hosritonia. She had attended in disguise and hadn't bid on anything.Her memory was excellent, and she remembered this lot had been purchased by a wealthy man at ten million dollars.The design and quality of the earrings weren't worth the price at all. At most, they were worth two or three million dollars. But the buyer said that he thought they were worth ten million dollars. Thus, at ten million dollars, they were sold.It was because of these haughty words that Faye remembered these earrings.Who would have thought that Cedric was the one who had bought them? Or that they would end up in her hands in the end?Faye smiled at Cedric. "Aren't these earrings at the Christmas auction in Hosritonia? "Did you buy them at ten million dollars that night just to give them to me today, Mr. Shaw?"Cedric smiled roguishly. "When I bought them
Flora held Faye's hand as soon as Faye entered the ward."Baby girl, did those two pick a fight with you again?" She raged, "Do they really think it's all good now that they're released? "Hah! Given Brown Corporation's situation, Clint is in for a bad time. How dare they come and bother you!"Faye hurriedly patted Flora's hand. "Mom, it's alright. Let them flaunt as much as they like. They won't be able to stay arrogant for much longer.""You're right. I've only been sick for several years, yet Brown Corporation is already in a slump thanks to them. How can they not feel ashamed?"As Flora spoke, she turned to Cedric. "Ced, we have a bit of an issue in our family. Those two outside are wicked. "Remember to keep your distance from them. It's best to avoid all contact with them so you won't get into trouble."Cedric nodded. "Don't worry, Mrs. Dunham. I understand.""You don't have much merit, but you're still more decent than Anthon. That playboy can't tell right from wrong."