Eden remained silent throughout, her mood so sour that Horace and Caelus were visibly uneasy.Horace leaned closer to Alain and whispered, "Did you upset her, Alain? She looks so intimidating right now, I'm afraid to even speak."Alain glanced at him sharply. "Then be quiet!"Even Alain refrained from speaking aloud. He was genuinely concerned she might lash out unexpectedly. He had experienced her strength firsthand before."Didn't you say she was supposed to start your treatment tonight?" Horace whispered again.Alain clenched his jaw and glanced at Eden. "We can wait."As soon as Eden placed her beer bottle on the table, she turned to Alain and Horace with a nonchalant expression. "Got a pen and paper?"Alain remained silent and looked at Caelus.Understanding his cue, Caelus nodded. "I'll fetch it from the waiter."Returning swiftly, Caelus handed Eden the pen and paper.Eden began writing a lengthy list of medicinal ingredients, then handed it back to Caelus.Perusing t
Eden spent four hours in the kitchen, and all Alain and the others could hear from outside were loud clatters and bangs. They couldn't help but wonder what she was up to.Alain remained calm, his head bowed as he scrolled through his phone, seemingly unperturbed by the noise.Meanwhile, Horace and Caelus were restless.Horace glanced at his watch, leaning back on the sofa teasingly. "Is she remodeling your kitchen in there?"Knowing Eden's penchant for intensity, Horace couldn't help but speculate. Despite her youthful appearance, her strength was undeniable, making Horace realize he wouldn't stand a chance against her in a fight.Alain lifted his head briefly toward the kitchen, biting his lip with a distant expression.After a moment, he returned to his phone, speaking calmly, "Let her."His tone was composed.If dismantling his kitchen helped her cope with her mood, he was willing to permit it. There were plenty of other rooms if she needed more space.Horace grinned mischi
“The Hunt household is not your grandmother’s home. Just look at how unruly you are. When we’re inside, make sure you behave yourself. Don’t make a fool out of yourself and embarrass me.”In front of the Hunt family’s residence, a luxurious black car was parked in front of the gate. Melinda Hunt pressed the doorbell while nagging at Eden Griffith, who was standing next to her and was frowning somewhat impatiently.Eden had a black sling bag over her pure black hoodie. The cap that she was wearing covered half of her face, and her eyes under the cap’s visor were narrowed as she placed her hands in her pockets. She nodded nonchalantly.“You better remember what I told you. If you screw up, you’ll get it from me.” Melinda had been married to the Hunt family for decades and had enjoyed a life of riches. Every move she made was filled with the grace of a proper lady. She glanced at Eden who looked like a thug, and she could feel the anger boiling inside of her again. “The opportunity
The skies had already darkened when they all left the Hunt family’s residence. Eden followed Edmund and Melinda, returning to their residence. Several years ago, the Hunt siblings had already moved out from where Catherine was staying. The Hunt family was an old, prestigious family in Estburg. In terms of assets, they could probably rank second highest. That was why the children of the Hunt family would leave home as soon as they were married. “Master Edmund, Madam Melinda.” A middle-aged woman opened the door. Melinda called her Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Thompson looked at Eden, who was behind them. There was a hint of disdain in her eyes, but she still respectfully said, “This must be Ms. Eden.” “Mrs. Thompson, take care of her luggage and bring it up to her room. Give her the pajamas that I bought earlier and make sure she takes a shower.” Melinda’s thoughts were in shambles on the way home. She couldn’t forget how her brother-in-law and his family had looked at her. When
The next morning, Mrs. Thompson woke Eden up. As Eden didn’t get a good night’s sleep, her irritation was apparent. She followed Mrs. Thompson downstairs and realized that there was someone else there. It was Jasmine Hunt; her half-sister who shared the same mother but had a different father. She was practicing piano at school last night and didn’t come home until very late at night. They hadn’t seen each other yet. When Jasmine saw her, there was astonishment in her eyes. It was her first time seeing her older half-sister. But since she had heard everything about Eden from Melinda, she thought that her sister was someone very awful. She didn’t expect her to be so beautiful! Eden’s skin was very fair, and her face seemed like it had been carefully molded. Her beauty was otherworldly. Her eyes were half-closed, and there was barely any expression on her face. She looked so cool even as she stood there. Jasmine had mixed feelings then. In the Hunt family, she had always bee
The news that the Ward family was going to ally themselves with the Hunt family shocked the entire city of Estburg.The engagement banquet between the two families had started, and they became the topic of discussion that was filled with envy and jealousy.In accordance with the Ward family’s protocols to reduce unnecessary problems, the engagement would be something simple. They would share a meal, and the engagement would be done.They made a booking at a luxurious hotel for the occasion.At the seven-star hotel in Estburg.“When you see him later, be more proactive. Make him like you as much as possible, you hear?” Melinda kept on mumbling into Eden’s ear when they were on their way to the hotel.Eden simply rested her back on the seat, her eyes half-closed. She didn’t respond to Melinda at all.“I’m talking to you! Take this seriously!”Melinda didn’t like how Eden was acting like a hooligan. Every time Melinda spoke to Eden, she felt her anger burning. “If you’re still goi
After a few moments, the door leading into the private room was pushed open, and two men walked in.One of them was wearing a silver mask and had a slender figure. He slowly walked in as the hotel lights beamed on him. The eyes hidden beneath the mask were as dark as ink; he exuded the presence of a king.He was covered up tightly, wearing a high-collared shirt under a long coat. They couldn’t even see his neck.The other man was someone tall and lithe, his brown bangs covering the other half of his face. His eyes were beautiful, like light shining through the darkness.“My apologies for the long wait.” The masked man glanced at everyone from the Hunt family before looking at Eden sitting in the chair, who didn’t even glance at him when he came in. He quickly withdrew his attention.When the masked man opened his mouth, everyone from the Hunt family stood up. “We’ve only just arrived, Alain. Please have a seat.” Catherine’s voice was respectful.Even though they had never seen
Daliah, who cursed Eden the most viciously, looked at Catherine in shock.“Grandma, are you alright? Eden’s the one who’s spouting nonsense and upsetting Alain. You want us to apologize to her?” Daliah’s tone was filled with agitation.Catherine gave her a sharp look as she gritted her teeth. In a cold voice, she said, “I’m telling all of you to apologize. Right now!”“I...” Daliah wanted to rebuke, but Edison stopped her.In the end, because of the pressure from Catherine, everyone who cursed at Eden had to apologize, including Melinda.She really felt embarrassed for having to apologize to her own daughter whom she had abandoned, but she couldn’t go against Catherine.After apologizing, Catherine then looked at Alain with a smile and said, “These young ones are much too rowdy these days. Please forgive them for their insolence, Alain.”Alain took out a cigarette and lit it up. The lips under the mask puffed out smoke as his eyes turned toward Eden. “Will you accept their apolo