Ms. Luce was leisurely sipping coffee in the garden, seemingly spending most of her time there, enjoying coffee and flowers like a celestial being detached from worldly concerns.Upon seeing Aurora arrive, Ms. Luce greeted her cheerfully, "Aurora, it's been a while."Aurora smiled, "Madam, it's been a long time indeed."Noticing the intertwined hands of Aurora and Heath, Ms. Luce's smile grew wider, "So, have you finally opened up to each other?"Aurora's cheeks flushed, "Yes, I've learned much from your advice."Heath nodded slightly, smiling, "Madam, you've been a great help to me."Ms. Luce invited them to sit and chuckled, "I haven't helped. If you mistreat Aurora, I'll advise her to leave you."At that moment, Ms. Luce's smile was mischievous, like that of a twenty-year-old girl.Heath, holding Aurora's hand tighter, assured, "Don't worry, Madam. I dare not mistreat her."The servant brought in floral tea, specially serving Heath traditional tea leaves, remembering he wasn't fond

No matter how much Zane wailed and protested, Aurora firmly left him in the military camp.Aurora wasn't joking; there was no better place for Zane to truly understand the essence of comradery.Moreover, the film Aurora had chosen for him had a great plot, and if Zane performed well, he might even win awards at film festivals.Aurora hadn't seen Vespera for some days. She heard Vespera had injured her hand, and Alaric had been diligently taking her to the hospital for treatments, despite her protests.Cheryl said that Alaric had now become Vespera's bodyguard, accompanying her on shopping trips and even carrying her bags, fearful of her getting hurt again.A week later, Aurora visited the camp to check on the 'tortured' Zane. On the first day, Zane had posted a crying emoji on his Instagram with the caption: "Wanted: My boss for employee exploitation! I protest!"The comments below were amusing and varied:Soraya: "Are you okay, Zane?"Cheryl: "Go for it, future film star!"Lysander:

Hearing this, Aurora was genuinely taken aback.It was the first time Maxwell had offered to help her. His eyes, warm and gentle, were fixed on her with utmost seriousness.With Maxwell's support, Aurora's standing within the Pendleton family could swiftly ascend, allowing her to control the family reins sooner rather than later, sparing her the constant need to tread on eggshells for fear of provocation from Madeline and her daughters.Maxwell, surely aware of this, was convinced that Aurora would agree to collaborate with him.Yet, Aurora quickly regained her composure, offering a cold smile before declining, "No need.""Aurora!" Maxwell called after her, pleadingly, "Even if I fulfill your desires, would you still refuse to spare me a glance?"Aurora laughed lightly, "What are you implying? Our statuses in the Pendleton household are worlds apart. You've been the family's golden boy from birth, while I've lived in obscurity for over two decades. Why would you need any more attentio

The man gave him a knowing look, smiled, and patted his shoulder, "Bro, I know you're different from us. Go back and make great movies, and don't forget to sign one for me!"Handing his gun to Zane, the man said, "I'll take a quick look around and be right back."Before Zane could respond, the man disappeared into the woods, quickly swallowed by the darkness.Zane felt a twinge of regret. He didn't even know the man's name; It seemed to be Tim.The man's parting words, heartfelt yet futile, lingered in his mind.After about twenty minutes, the rustle of footsteps startled Zane. Peering cautiously, he spotted a figure in camouflage, face obscured by a black cloth, advancing stealthily with a gun in hand.Zane inched back, not daring to make a move, his mind racing with the thought, "Could this really be a terrorist group?"On the side, Tim was inching back, and Zane's heart skipped a beat, realizing they were on a collision course.Clutching the pistol in his hand, Zane knew standing up

Evelyn sneered coldly. "If it weren't for those dirty dealings in the past, would you be sitting so securely as the legitimate heir of the Pendleton family? And now you want to disassociate from the family? Isn't it a bit late for that?"Maxwell looked at Evelyn with icy eyes and warned, "Don't test my patience. If you keep this up, I won't bother with your studio anymore!"Evelyn's media studio, although technically a subsidiary of the Pendleton Corp, heavily relied on Maxwell's influence. Without his approval, the Pendleton Corp wouldn't make things easy for her. Many things required Maxwell's name to be thrown in the mix. If Maxwell decided to wash his hands off it, her small studio wouldn't stand a chance in the fiercely competitive city.Evelyn panicked at Maxwell's threat. "I'm your own sister! If not me, who else would you care for? Aurora? Has Aurora even acknowledged you? If you don't help me take her down, once she takes over the Pendleton family, we'll both end up as the sh