Bryce eyed Caleb. "Annie is in the private room downstairs. Don't you like her? You should head down and check on her."Caleb was momentarily stunned. "I don't like that Little Orphan."Bryce calmly insisted, "No. You do like her."Caleb was confused, but he was sharp enough to figure that Bryce probably had some ulterior motives.He changed his tune and said, "Fine. I like her. I'll go over now."After bidding his goodbyes to the others, Caleb left for the private room downstairs.As soon as he opened the door, he saw Holly and Abelin sitting together at the table. He understood what was happening now.Bryce didn't send Caleb down to make his move on Annie. He clearly sent him down to keep an eye on Holly and Abelin in order to stop them from flirting with each other.Caleb walked over to sit beside Annie. After a round of introductions, he picked up a piece of ribs and placed it on Annie's plate. "Eat up, Ms. Little Orphan."Annie shivered with goosebumps and eyed him disdai

Holly's mind was in a mess. She replied hoarsely, "Abelin is… He's Abel Larsen. He used to save my life—"Bryce asked, "So? Are you planning to choose him over me?"Holly's eyes reddened. "No! I'm not choosing him over you. I just can't keep him at arm's length. To me, he's my savior and my family. I just consider him an older brother!"Despite the pain in his heart, Bryce snorted a laugh. "You think of him as an older brother, but does he think of you as his younger sister? He didn't! He likes you and treats you like a lover!"Holly remained silent. She was beyond conflicted. She wanted to keep her distance from Abelin, but he was the one who saved her life.Back then, she had married Bryce because his eyes resembled Abel's. She only developed feelings for him over time after that.Bryce insisted, "You can only choose one of us—it's either him or me."Holly's heart felt as if it were torn apart.It was truly a dilemma—on one side was someone she loved dearly, while on the othe

The crescent moon hung in solitude in the late-night sky. Everyone in the neighborhood was deep asleep, leaving only the chirps and buzzes of various insects.Holly dismissed her bodyguards to bed, but they dared not sleep when she refused to return home. As such, they hid behind discreet corners of the wall to protect her in secret.Holly sat quietly, her thoughts all jumbled up. A strange kind of sadness was spreading within her—quiet yet powerful—causing her body to stiffen.After a long while, a tall figure approached her. The figure was dressed in a black shirt and pants, looking handsome with a crew cut. It was Abelin.Holly's listless eyes shone as she asked in surprise, "Why are you here, Abel?"Abelin walked over to sit beside her. His strong tone softened as he said, "It's already late. Why are you out here daydreaming instead of sleeping at home?"Holly laughed bitterly. "I can't sleep."Abelin asked, "Did something happen?"Holly shook her head and replied, "It's

Samantha looked at the disappearing car and shouted out of spite, "I'll win you over someday and make you pay for everything you did!"Such was her "never-say-never" spirit that kept her going until this day. What others might deem shameless was just sheer determination, resilience, and perseverance for her.Samantha opened the door and entered the car angrily.Quirina eyed her and said, "Just give up. You should go on a blind date this weekend."Samantha turned away and said, "I'm not going!"Quirina said, "Since when did you become so stubborn? You'll surely regret not listening to me. There are plenty more fish in the sea. You're so young and beautiful. You can attract any man you like. Why must you insist on having Bryce?"Samantha pursed her lips and said, "I missed out on Bryce all because I've listened to you in the past. I wouldn't have ended up pregnant with Levi's baby if it wasn't for your meddling. "You've turned my life into a mess! From now on, I'll take control o

Bryce's expression was composed and serious as his posture remained upright.After the photography session, everyone got off the stage one after another. Holly carefully descended the stage in her high heels.She was extremely uncomfortable since she wasn't used to wearing high heels. Her feet slipped as she stepped down the steps, catching her by surprise while she stumbled forward.Just as Holly thought she was about to fall to the floor, someone pulled her by the arm in a split second. That person's grip was strong enough to steady her body.Her heart was beating rapidly at the near miss. She turned to thank the person behind her. "Thank you."It was Bryce.His lips were pursed tight. He didn't respond to her, as if he didn't hear her. However, his grip on her arm remained.He only let go of Holly when she reached the flat ground. His face remained icy and devoid of any expression.Holly walked back to her seat and sat down. Abelin softly asked, "Did you sprain your ankle?