Melanie beamed with delight. "Be a good boy!"She had never seen Shane so humiliated before—it was exhilarating. All the frustration she had harbored from his previous bullying finally found an outlet."Can I leave now?" Shane grumbled at Theodore.Theodore glanced at Melanie, and seeing no objection, he nodded and waved dismissively. "Go on. Get out of here."Shane snorted heavily and strode out of the hospital.Patricia gently clasped Melanie’s small hand, tenderly stroking her hair. "If you ever need anything, just come to me. From today, you are like my own daughter. I will take good care of you."The unexpected warmth left Melanie at a loss. Her mother had passed away when she was young, and after Rebecca came into her life, she had experienced even less maternal affection. The feeling Patricia gave her was like a ray of sunshine warming her entire being, making her never want to leave.'Is this what having a mother feels like?'Desperately yearning for love, Melanie insti
With the matter involving Melanie resolved, Jade finally felt at ease. Melanie had become the Bancrofts' goddaughter, forever severing any possible connection between her and Shane. Could this turn of events signify a rewritten chapter in life for her?"Melanie, I have some good news for you." Taking advantage of Melanie's cheerful mood, Jade handed her a folder, her gaze urging her to open it. Melanie, puzzled, accepted the folder. "What’s this? Why all the mystery?"Opening the folder, Melanie was stunned. Inside were her lost drafts, every single one intact and in perfect condition. Tears welled up in her eyes—these drafts represented her dreams, dreams she thought were shattered. Yet, there they were, miraculously restored."Jade, you..." Melanie’s voice broke off as she choked up, clutching Jade tightly, too overwhelmed to speak.Jade hugged her just as tightly, filled with a myriad of emotions. 'Melanie, I finally succeeded.'...A few days later, the film company sent
At that hour, it was surprising to still see someone around.Jade looked toward the source of the sound, her eyes landing on a Range Rover parked not far away. A man stood by the door, waving at her."It's you." Jade raised an eyebrow in mild surprise, not expecting to encounter Orion there. Their previous brief meeting hadn't suggested they'd run into each other again so soon.What puzzled Jade was why he was there. Was it intentional, or merely a coincidence?Orion gestured toward her car with his chin, smiling as he asked, "It seems your car has some trouble. Do you need a ride?"The parking lot was deserted. Leaving from here would mean taking the elevator back to the main building, which was quite a hassle.Not wanting to waste time and curious about Orion's intentions, Jade smiled and said, "Thank you, I'd appreciate it."Orion opened the car door with a gentlemanly gesture. "At your service, miss."His humor and charm would likely endear him to many girls, but Jade was a
The Range Rover came to a slow halt by the roadside, its headlights casting a shimmering glow across the vehicle's surface. The car door swung open.Jade stepped out in her high heels and took her place by the curb. The evening breeze tousled her long hair, sending a soft strand fluttering in the air. It accentuated her graceful and charming appearance. Orion remained seated inside, momentarily mesmerized by her elegant figure. "Thank you," Jade said politely, standing by the roadside. "Goodbye. I’ll treat you to dinner sometime."Snapping back to reality, Orion quickly caught the implication. "When?"Jade paused, a little taken aback by his eagerness. Collecting herself, she replied, "Whenever you’re free.""Alright, I’ll hold you to that." With a charming smile, Orion started the car and drove away slowly. In the rearview mirror, he saw Jade standing there for a moment before turning to walk back the way they had come. Orion let out a quiet chuckle, muttering to himself
"Don't worry about it. I have my ways. Just make sure you come," Chenelle said, her tears giving way to a soft smile and a tender tone."Alright, I'm heading over now."…A few minutes later, the Range Rover pulled up to the back entrance of a villa.Orion sat in the car, a cigarette nestled between his fingers, exhaling smoke as he stared at the building. His eyes flickered with a hint of resentment.The Fitzgerald Group now stood at the pinnacle of success, but how much blood had paved their path to glory? They were now among the elite, while those trampled underfoot were left to their fate.He tossed the cigarette butt out the window, trying to calm his emotions."Orion!" A petite figure scampered over, hurriedly opened the car door, and slipped inside.The strong scent of perfume filled the vehicle, causing Orion to frown in discomfort. Although he masked it well, Chenelle, always observant, noticed."What's wrong? Don't you like it?" Chenelle's face darkened. Orion would
Chenelle stared at the tiny hedgehog keychain for a long time before she finally deciphered the letters on it.JS stoof for Jade Severin!'This keychain belongs to Jade. No wonder it looks familiar!'The realization that this was Jade's property made Chenelle's eyes flash with malice. She clenched her fist and raised her hand, ready to throw the keychain away.However, her hand froze mid-air, and she pulled it back.A sinister plan formed in her mind, a scheme that would bring Jade to ruin."My things are not to be touched. Anyone who dares will pay the price."Slowly retracting her hand, Chenelle carefully tucked the keychain into her pocket and quietly returned to her room....Jade arrived home and pulled out her keys to open the door. As the weight in her hand suddenly lightened, she realized the tiny hedgehog was missing. This was a gift from Caelan, one she cherished deeply and always kept close. How could it simply vanish?Panicked, Jade began pacing. This gift held gr
Actually, what she wanted to ask was what Caelan had been up to these days. If it was business, he would have called her.Kennedy hesitated for a moment before replying, "He's just been handling business affairs. He's probably very busy. That rascal didn't call me either. Don't worry, Jade. He's not the type to act recklessly."Kennedy's words brought some comfort to Jade. She put down the phone and encouraged herself, "Grandpa is right. Caelan isn't the kind of man to do something out of line. I should trust him."They had been together for so long. If they didn't have even the most basic trust, what future could she talk about with Caelan?Once she figured this out, Jade felt a weight lift off her shoulders."This is the first birthday I'm celebrating with Caelan. I have to prepare a special gift for him."Jade propped her chin on her hand, deep in thought. What kind of gift would make this birthday especially meaningful for Caelan?After thinking for a long time, she still co
Melanie and Tiffany were caught off guard, both getting sprayed right in the face.The three women froze for a moment.Melanie's eyes widened like walnuts as she stared at the wet spot spreading across her chest. She let out a sharp scream, "Jade, ah..."This was her brand-new outfit, just worn for the first time, and now it was ruined.Tiffany and Jade exchanged glances and burst into laughter. The fabric on Melanie's chest had become so transparent that her undergarment was clearly visible."Melanie, I didn't know you had such a figure," Tiffany teased.Melanie's initially angry face brightened up, a proud look replacing her scowl."Of course! I may not beat you two in other areas, but here..." She deliberately puffed out her chest and declared with pride, "You two definitely can't compete with me."Seeing the conversation veering off course, Jade quickly intervened, "Stop, stop, stop. We're not here to compare chests today. Didn't we agree to help me come up with a gift idea