The land they stood on was undeveloped, so it was naturally covered with soil and scattered rocks.Although Wanda was not injured, she was in immense pain from the fall.Gwyneth's expression instantly turned grim when she saw the pained look on Wanda's face. She walked over and reached out to help Wanda up.However, after witnessing someone falling, the villagers' already highly agitated emotions seemed to be further fueled.Suddenly, a few individuals emerged from the crowd and snatched shovels from the demolition workers."Boss!"The demolition workers were taken aback, and by the time they reacted, it was already too late.These irrational villagers brandished the shovels and were ready to strike at Gwyneth."Gwynnie!" Aubrey also exclaimed and tried to grab hold of Gwyneth, but it was Hayden who acted first.Hayden swiftly moved, pulling Gwyneth away just in time, but the shovel landed firmly on his shoulder."Ugh..."The intense pain in his shoulder caused Hayden to let
Gwyneth supported Hayden's weight with a frown on her face, with Wanda and Aubrey following closely behind as they silently inched forward.Fortunately, the demolition workers had formed a protective circle in front of them, providing a bit of space.After walking a few feet, they reached the location where their vehicles were parked.Gwyneth let out a long sigh of relief in her heart. At least they would be temporarily safe once they got in the car.However, as they took a few more steps forward, her heart sank when she noticed the deflated tires."What's wrong?" Aubrey asked.She was cautiously walking, constantly looking back at the villagers, and nearly bumped into Gwyneth when she abruptly stopped.Aubrey had been curious, but upon seeing Gwyneth's grim expression, she realized something was terribly wrong."All the tires have been punctured."Wanda and Aubrey were taken aback when they heard Gwyneth's words, while Hayden pressed his lips tightly and remained silent."Al
"Hello? Where are you? Is the signal bad over there?" Liam asked anxiously after not receiving a response for a while.He had wanted to surprise Gwyneth and give Hayden a run for his money, but it did not go as planned."Hey, what's going on? Did your friend bring the cash or not?"When the villager saw Gwyneth lost in thought, they assumed that the person on the other end of the call had been speaking all along and grew impatient.When they shouted out, their voices carried through, and Liam, who was waiting, suddenly realized something was wrong."Gwyneth!" Liam shouted loudly. A sense of worry and fear suddenly overcame him.At the same moment, Gwyneth began speaking to the villagers, but she did not cover the phone speaker."Yes. My colleague said he brought some cash but couldn't find the place, so..."The villagers felt a wave of joy at Gwyneth's words. Even if it was only a portion of the money, it was still better than nothing. As a result, they did not hesitate and i
After tending to Hayden's wound, Gwyneth glanced at Wanda and Aubrey."What about you two? Did any of you get hurt?"The two girls shook their heads in unison, and Gwyneth sighed in relief. Having calmed down while sitting in the car, she opened the door again and prepared to leave."Where are you going?" Hayden asked worriedly and quickly grabbed her hand. He could not help but be concerned about her safety.He could not do much, especially considering his current condition."I need to resolve this matter with the villagers. Don't worry. There are people watching outside now," Gwyneth replied and assured him. Then, she skillfully freed her hand from the man's grasp and got out of the car."Ms. Glen," the leader of the group saluted and greeted her when she stepped outside.In all honesty, Gwyneth had gained a newfound appreciation for Liam from this incident. Not only did the man understand the implications behind her words, but his actions were also swift, and he had influence
The villagers were in disbelief about Gwyneth's decision, especially considering their distasteful actions just moments ago.They exchanged glances, unsure of what to do next. They could neither speak up nor simply walk away. As a result, their stance appeared somewhat comical.Gwyneth could not help but feel amused and exasperated by the situation.These villagers were inherently good people, but Gaspard had seized upon their vulnerabilities and allowed them to manifest.Amidst this hesitation, the sound of a car honking rang out in the air. Everyone heard it and turned to the source of the sound.When Gwyneth saw the car, a faint smile appeared on her lips.Unbeknownst to her, she found herself eager to see the man inside the vehicle.The car eventually stopped before Gwyneth and Liam quickly stepped out with his assistant.As soon as Hayden saw Liam, his face immediately darkened.Upon seeing their boss, the bodyguards immediately bowed and saluted with synchronized and pre
Gwyneth's revised plan not only surprised the villagers, but even her own people found it unbelievable.In the few minutes they had arrived at the village hall, Liam had already gained a clear understanding of the situation. As was evident in recent events, negotiating with others in public would always be problematic. However, it seemed that Gwyneth had managed to resolve the matter satisfactorily.Not only had she managed to calm the anger and frustration of the people, but she had also achieved a win-win situation.Liam stood near the door and made no move to approach. From his position, he had a clear view of Gwyneth's facial expressions and actions.His lips unconsciously curved upward, and his eyes softened as he watched her.After spending so much time together, it was easy to forget just how capable the woman by his side was.But now, looking at her from an outsider's perspective, he could not help but feel a sense of novelty.Coupled with a strong sense of pride and adm
Hayden had long understood that Gwyneth was a woman who was tough on the outside and gentle on the inside, so he remained silent.He simply shifted his body slightly closer to the edge of the bed, making it easier for Gwyneth to tend to his wounds.Gently lifting the gauze the doctor placed on the wound, Gwyneth could not help but feel her heart clench at the somewhat gruesome sight.Perhaps due to her independent upbringing, she was unused to others making sacrifices for her. And when others happened to be Hayden, it became even more difficult for her to accept.He was her friend, and at one point, several years ago, he had even been her best friend.But when certain emotions deviated, the accompanying changes were terrifying.There were signs of conflict in Gwyneth's expression and also a frown on her face, but Hayden could not see it.After a moment, she suddenly spoke up when she recalled something, "Aubrey mentioned that you're currently preparing a new song. Is that true
"You…I…," Gwyneth stammered.Liam appeared serious, but he was ecstatic about her response. He doubted the word "cute" could correctly describe his wife, but it was the only one he could think of at the time.She chided, "Liam, why didn't you ask me first? Did I give you permission to live with me?"He retorted, "To be completely honest, I couldn't think of any excuse for you to decline. After all, we are legally married."She gritted her teeth but was unable to say anything in response to his solemn but sinister expression.‘There are no extra rooms available. Where would he go if I kicked him out? Do I want to let him sleep on the street? This man made the long trip to Glacier Lake just for me, and he gave it his all to save me. I can't do this to him for emotional or moral reasons.’She sighed helplessly and agreed to let him stay. However, this did not mean she was content or at ease with the situation.He saw that her expression was ice cold. He was not in a rush, especia