Holly smiled. "They can't snatch away whatever belongs to me. If they can, that means those things aren't mine.""You said it yourself. Don't regret it." Bryce's tone sounded like a threat.Although he said that, he still sent Holly the address of the hotel where the engagement party was going to be held, along with the time.After putting down the phone, Holly continued to work.When it was almost time for the engagement party, she went to her closet and changed into a blue fitted gown.Holly was going to meet Samantha later. They used to be love rivals. Samantha was the woman who provoked Holly countless times.Holly walked over to the dressing table and put on light makeup.Then, she used the curler to curl the ends of her hair. She looked more graceful and womanlike.Her features were beautiful. Her fair skin was soft. When she put on makeup, she looked stunning.Then, Holly looked at herself in the mirror. When she was satisfied with her appearance, she left.She stopped
"It's not too late for you to back out. We can call off the engagement," Levi spoke out stonily."No. You were the one who ruined me. So, you have to take responsibility," Samantha replied stubbornly.Although Levi was incomparable to Bryce, he was still exceptional in all aspects compared to the 30 or so suitors she'd blind-dated. Well, except for being a scumbag. But which of these rich young men wasn't a scumbag? Those who weren't were few and far between.Levi sneered coldly, "I've yet to meet someone as unreasonable as you."Samantha stared greedily at him. "I also feel like I've gone crazy. To think I'm going to be engaged with someone I don't love," she said hoarsely.Lowering his gaze, he glanced at his watch. "I'm the one in agony. I'll have to marry a woman I don't love," he replied absentmindedly. Her gaze shifted from Bryce's face onto Holly's, turning sinister. It was all because of Holly. If it wasn't for her, she wouldn't have been ruined by Levi, nor would
Afterward, it was time for the newly engaged couple, Levi and Samantha, to toast the guests. One table after another, they took turns toasting from the front to the back. Those seated at the front tables were mainly dignitaries, celebrities, senior executives, important business partners, and the like. Bryce was supposed to be seated in front. However, he was worried that Holly would feel uncomfortable, so he sat with her at the same table. The people assigned to their tables were all colleagues from the company. They glanced at Holly with eyes filled with envy and admiration.Before this, they all thought she was just a young woman with nothing but a pretty face. They also heard that she came from a poor family background.Although they never said it out loud, they all thought she was undeserving of the tall and handsome Bryce. After all, he was a charming and wealthy young man.However, they changed their minds later on.No one expected a quiet and gentle lady like her to b
Holly smiled lightly. "You're right. Life is truly unpredictable. Let's wait until the two of you are married before I address you as my sister-in-law." Her words pierced Samantha's heart.Samantha lacked manners. She wasn't the type to let things slide. So, she immediately retorted with a smile, "Well, that's fine. What if we ended up the way you did? It would be a hassle if we kept switching between marriage and divorce."Holly replied elegantly, "That's alright. After all, divorce and remarriage are just formalities as long as love still exists." With that, she leaned her head slightly toward Bryce's direction. Bryce picked up a piece of fish for her using the serving utensils. "I've picked out all the bones for you."Holding his hand, she replied, "Thank you."Samantha felt the urge to pry them apart as she stared at their clasped hands. She edged closer to Levi in an attempt to hold his hand, only for him to shake her off with a raise of his hand. Everyone picked up on
Tobin finally snapped out of his initial shock. Standing up, he pushed away his chair and ran toward the ceremonial stage.He searched everywhere for the remote control to turn off the large screen. Then, he unplugged the power source when he couldn't find it. The screen blackened, and Lucas' despicable face disappeared.The world fell silent in an instant.Bryce strode over. Picking up the microphone, he glanced at the guests with his well-defined features. "The talk show just now contains fabrication. This is a deliberate act of slander and defamation. I'll make sure my lawyers hold all relevant parties accountable."Holly is my wife, and she married me three years ago. I know her character the best. She's a righteous and kind-hearted person. She stood by my side in my most difficult times."I have been injured in the past few years. I had a terrible temper because I was sick. It was common for me to lose my temper and throw things. However, Holly never complained about it.
Arthur chuckled coldly and asked, "Am I just that despicable to you? Would I publicly embarrass a young woman like that?"Bryce had a mocking smile on his face. "Isn't that what you always do?"Arthur's face darkened. "Believe it or not, I'm not the one behind what happened today!""It'd better not be you." Bryce opened the door and got out of the car. He stood smoking by the roadside as he waited for Holly.He looked handsome and elegant, and even the way he smoked was uniquely charming. He often caught the attention of passersby.Holly came over after a short while. Bryce watched her before extinguishing his cigarette and patting her shoulders. "Are you alright?"She smiled and replied, "I'm fine. My mental game is quite strong. Whether they are praise or criticism, they're all fleeting. Nothing can hurt me if I don't put my heart to it."Bryce said, "I've called my lawyer to hold the TV station accountable for their shows. The show Lucas was on has been taken off air, and w
Lucas stared at Priscilla before asking, "Why are you here?"Priscilla sneered before grabbing his collar and pushing him against the wall. "Don't you know what you did, you old fox? Are you even related to Holls? I don't think so."Yet you dared to complain that she refused to support you on TV! Why should she support you? Who do you think you are?"Lucas chuckled sinisterly and said, "It's because she's your daughter, and I'm your ex-husband."Priscilla's expression hardened. "I've never seen such a shameless person like you!"Lucas replied, "What can I do? Both of you were living the dream life with big houses and luxury cars, yet I'm saddled with debt while renting a place. It's unfair to me! If you're feasting, the least you could do is toss me a bone, right?"Priscilla was filled with anger. "Have some shame! Don't you know how much money you've extorted from me all these years?"Lucas said, "You're only giving me tens of thousands of dollars each time, and at most 80 or 1
Holly's heart was beating rapidly. She was worried for Priscilla's safety. She suppressed her anxiety and said, "Get my mom on the phone. I want to hear her!"Lucas was at a loss for words and started panicking. After all, Priscilla was hidden in the underground secret chamber. She also couldn't speak since she was still unconscious.This was his first time kidnapping someone. It was just a spur-of-the-moment decision.Holly started suspecting him when he remained silent. "Are you lying to me?"Lucas gritted his teeth and said, "Just wait. I'll take some photos for you."Holly's tone hardened as she said, "Photos can be forged. Let's do a video call instead. I need to be cautious since the money you're asking for is substantial."Lucas hesitated before agreeing, "Alright."He asked Chanse to keep watch outside before bringing his phone to the underground secret chamber. He then started a video call with Holly.There was a musty smell in the underground secret chamber. It was da