The person Levi had hired was efficient. The news of Bryce's affair was spreading everywhere on the Internet like wildfire within an hour.It was especially so on X. It didn't take long for the topic to be trending after spending some money to buy a spot on the trending chart and getting some marketing accounts to help spread it.The netizens were most interested in the rich's melodrama. They were extremely excited to dig up more detailed news everywhere.Even though the eyes of the involved parties were censored, it wasn't enough to deter the eagle-eyed netizens. Soon enough, someone managed to dig out photos of Samantha and Holly.It was easier to find Samantha's photos as she was verified on X and loved to be in the limelight. A bunch of her photos showed up as soon as her name was searched.Holly was more low profile. It took the netizens some effort to find her photos. It was a commemorative photo taken together with the other veteran experts when she helped restore Stanley W
Holly's heart was beating erratically, and her hand that was holding onto her phone was trembling slightly. She found it difficult to breathe as if she was being strangled.Never had she thought that she would one day become the protagonist of such melodramatic news—and it was even one about two women vying for a man!The more she thought about it, the more she felt heartbroken. Just two hours ago, she even thought she was the happiest woman in the world. She didn't expect reality to hit her hard so soon.Holly finally managed to calm down after a long while. She took in a deep breath before picking her phone up to call Bryce again. She couldn't accept it until she got an explanation from him.After the call was connected, Tobin replied apologetically, "Mr. Gabelman really can't take your call now, Mrs. Gabelman. Is it okay if I get him to call you back later?"Bryce was currently undergoing gastric lavage in the hospital ward. It was an uncomfortable procedure. As such, he couldn
Holly felt a bitter pang in her heart. She slowly reached over to caress Bryce's pale cheek, asking, "Why didn't you let Tobin be honest with me?"Bryce held onto her cold fingers and said, "I don't want you to worry. I'll be able to go home after some rest."Holly said, "I'll be even more worried if you don't tell me anything."Bryce took her hand over and kissed it. "You're sensitive when you're pregnant, so you can't be stressed. I didn't expect that someone would secretly take photos and blow things out of proportion."Holly fell silent. She then asked, "Why did Samantha enter your room?"Disgust flashed in Bryce's eyes as he replied, "She's crazy. I kicked her out within the two minutes she's in."Holly asked, "Who spiked your drinks?"Bryce's gaze darkened. "I've already got Tobin to arrange for someone to check the hotel's surveillance cameras. No matter who plotted against me, it's definitely linked to Samantha."Holly was hit with a strong wave of disgust. She never ex
Bryce's gaze hardened as he blurted out, "I would kill the man!"Holly replied, "Now you know how I felt."She had been heartbroken when she saw the scandalous news out of nowhere.Bryce saw how gloomy Holly looked. He reached over to place his hand behind her neck and pulled her close, resting her forehead against his.He then whispered, "I'm lucky to have someone like you who cares so much about me."Holly was stunned. The way he said it made her feel as if he had loved her too humbly when she should've been the humble one instead."You should get some sleep," Holly said before gently pushing Bryce away and tucking him in.However, he couldn't fall asleep as there were still chemical residues lingering in his body. It would take at least a few days to fully flush them out.His mind was unusually alert despite feeling exhausted, especially with Holly sitting beside him. He couldn't resist her alluring scent, and his already feverish body felt even more heated up.Bryce strugg
Holly found herself in Bryce's embrace when she woke up early the next morning. Her head was resting on his arm.There were two beds in the VIP ward. They had been each sleeping on their own bed last night.Holly rubbed her eyes and looked up at Bryce. "How did you end up on my bed?"Bryce replied, "I was worried that you might roll off while sleeping and hurt our baby, so I stayed to protect you."Holly laughed and caressed his chin, asking, "Are you feeling better today?"Bryce replied, "Yes. I feel much better now."Both of them helped each other up from the bed. Bryce was worried because of Holly's pregnancy, while Holly was worried about Bryce's weakened body.Holly burst out laughing and said, "We were only in our 20s, but we're acting like an elderly couple now!"Bryce smiled faintly and said, "I should die before you in the future.""Why?"Bryce pulled her into his embrace and replied, "I'll miss you if you die before me."Holly laughed before caressing his lips, say
Levi chuckled coldly before calling his subordinate over.He said, "Someone either spiked my drinks or food. Find out who it was who dared to tread on thin ice."His subordinate, Gavin May, replied, "Got it."Gavin looked at the dishes and wine glasses that were cleared away by the waitress. There were no surveillance cameras in this private room out of respect for the client's privacy. They could only check the surveillance video in the corridor or toward the kitchen.Gavin turned to leave. Just as he reached for the door handle, Levi's hoarse voice sounded from behind, "Don't forget to get two pretty hostesses over. Make sure they're clean."Gavin paused for a moment before quickly replying, "Okay."Levi propped himself up on the couch after Gavin left. He was sitting in a carefree posture.He gripped his phone as he stared at Bryce's photo. He muttered, "You're rather smart to have found me out so quickly. Too bad we're not the same—you're married, and I'm not. I won't be m
Samantha started screaming in panic. She covered her torn skirt with a hand while frantically pushing Levi away with the other. "No! What are you doing, Levi? Stop!"Levi had seen too many women who played hard to get but would still press closer against him.With how aroused he was, he no longer had the rationality to analyze what Samantha's resistance meant. Was she genuinely resisting him out of instinct, or was she deliberately playing a trick to gain leverage?However, Levi was rather skilled in dealing with women. He supported himself against Samantha's body and cradled the back of her head.His voice was soft as he murmured, "Just give yourself to me. I'll take responsibility for you."Samantha shook her head panickedly and shouted, "No! I like Bryce!"Levi said, "I'm not any worse than him. You just never noticed me. I've observed you for a long time. You're so lovely and beautiful, like a proud little bird. Just let me take care of you today, my dear princess."No wom
Samantha changed into her house slippers and wordlessly entered her room. She lay down on her bed, feeling confused and disoriented even until now. She clearly loved Bryce but had somehow gotten intimate with Levi. It was too baffling.Samantha lay in the dark for some time before recalling the birth control pills. She then got up from her bed and took the pills as she shuffled downstairs to get some water.She was met with Quirina, who had just returned from her dinner party. Quirina looked up from changing her slippers and saw Samantha looking preoccupied. She quickly asked, "What's wrong, Samantha? You looked so out of it."Suddenly, Samantha felt aggrieved and slowly walked to Quirina. She then threw herself into Quirina's embrace and burst into tears.Quirina anxiously patted her head and asked, "Why are you crying out of nowhere?"Samantha replied, "I slept with Levi earlier, Mom."Quirina was stunned. "Haven't you always liked Bryce? Why did you sleep with Levi?"Sama