Later that evening, Lana accompanied Jason as they made their way back to Dawsbury.As he left the airport, Jason was promptly escorted to his upcoming workplace. Meanwhile, Lana set out to inspect the various businesses she owned in the vicinity.Despite Gilsbury providing a delightful break from Dawsbury, Lana's unwavering work ethic continued to prevent her from fully entrusting her affairs here.After completing her inspection of the spa, Lana had just stepped out when she unexpectedly collided with someone.Glancing at the scruffy-bearded man before her, clad in a simple T-shirt and jeans, Lana briefly questioned whether she had mistaken him for someone else."Howard?" Lana's eyes widened as she gazed at the man. "What brings you here?"Howard was frank, saying, "I've been trying to reach you for days. After you blocked me, I had no option but to take a chance and come here."Lana was aware that Nadia had given him the agreement letter, but she hadn't anticipated Howard hav

"Mr. Liam, are you seriously rejecting these generous terms?" Cynthia persisted.Yet, Liam remained resolute. "I won't change my mind. To me, marriage isn't a mere transaction. I won't trivialize its significance."Undeterred, Cynthia was prepared to challenge him further."You speak of not taking marriage lightly, but wasn't your previous union with Ms. Lana essentially a transaction?"Frankly speaking, the marriage between Liam and Lana was indeed transactional. Lana entered the Kane family to fulfill a debt of gratitude, and the marriage with Liam primarily served as a means to reassure Violet.The underlying motive was clear—once Carol returned to the country, they would part ways amicably.Liam couldn't stand hearing Lana's name from other women. Regardless of the nature of his relationship with Lana, there was always a reserved and sacred space for her in Liam's heart.While Liam had appeared amiable just moments earlier, a sudden seriousness overcame his expression as h

Upon catching sight of the person, Lana was so astounded that words eluded her, and her face paled.The person facing her regarded Lana with a touch of hurt and remarked, "Is it so distressing to see me?""Addy, that's not what I meant."Adrian, wearing a pained expression, countered, "Not what you meant? I've been back for quite some time, and you haven't spared a moment to meet me."Lana offered an awkward smile. "I've been really busy, you know?""Too busy that even Marcel couldn't get you to visit him?"In the days since his return, Adrian had enlisted Marcel's help to reconnect with Lana.However, Lana continued to elude Marcel's attempts, maintaining her avoidance.Had Adrian not overheard Marcel and Nicholas's conversation today, revealing the area of Lana's workplace, he would have remained uncertain about when he could meet her.Fortunately, luck favored him. Adrian had just entered the area when he noticed Lana, taken aback by the sudden downpour."What's with your

Nicholas, Marcel, and Jessica all expressed their intention to attend, but Lana was the only one who declined."You guys go, I'll pass."Adrian's face immediately fell. "Why not? They're all going, why can't you?"Lana shamelessly lied, "I'm busy!"Nicholas suddenly covered his mouth and chuckled. "I think Lana's just shy. After all, she might be meeting her future in-laws."Nicholas knew about Lana's breakup with Liam, but Lana was still so young. She had to find someone to spend the latter half of her life with. So, in Nicholas's opinion, Adrian was the best candidate.He had watched Adrian grow up and knew him inside out. According to Adrian, his family seemed well-off. Entrusting Lana to him, Nicholas would feel at ease.Lana punched Nicholas. "If you can't say something useful, you might as well be mute. No one will pay attention to you."Nicholas, sporting dark circles under his eyes, teared up. "If you don't want to hear me, I won't say anything. Why resort to violence?"

"Are you talking to me?" Lana suddenly asked.Thinking his chance had come, Maverick put on his usual bully demeanor and said, "Are you deaf? I've always been talking to you. Or are you blind? Can't you see me?"Lana smiled faintly and stood up abruptly. "Don't misunderstand. I'm not disabled. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to hit the wrong person.""What do you mean hit the wrong person?" Maverick was still contemplating Lana's words when suddenly, he let out a scream. The next moment, he found himself on the ground, experiencing intense pain in his elbow and shoulder. It hurt so much that he broke into a cold sweat.It was the first time he had taken a beating in his life.Maverick quickly got up, pointed at Lana, and cursed, "You bitch, you don't appreciate my generosity! You should be honored that I took notice of you. You better kneel and apologize to me now, or I'll have my sister throw you out.""Your sister?"Lana and Nicholas exchanged a glance. In this day