When did I come up with the live streaming plan? One sleepless night, I was tossing and turning, thinking about how Steven said he couldn’t track down Max’s whereabouts or find any useful information. It became clear that the current methods were not enough to deal with Max. Max’s high intelligence meant he had some counter-surveillance abilities. So, after much deliberation, I decided to let him think he had the upper hand: investigating Lucy at the hospital, hiring a private investigator to follow Cindy and him, deliberately transferring the financial management, and rejecting his travel suggestions.In short, I let Max believe that I was wary of him while he smugly thought I couldn’t escape his grasp.It was a risky move, banking on Max’s arrogance. He thought that after my parents died, I was just a helpless girl with only my friend Wendy for support, and that I couldn’t possibly pose any threat to him. Had Max not been so overconfident, this wouldn't have been so easy.I al

Due to the live stream causing such a huge sensation, almost everyone in the country knew about Max's crimes. The police arrested Max and his mother, Annie, according to the law.Before this, Steven had already executed the initial plan. After Max's crimes were exposed, Steven tricked Annie into getting into a car. She was smug until Steven showed her the viral video from the live stream. Only then did she realize her son was finished.Terrified, she almost fainted, but Steven was prepared with ice water, which he dumped over her head. He told her that if she confessed to Max's crimes and her involvement, he might let her go.Annie, too scared to think straight, spilled everything. Fearing she might change her story at the police station, Steven recorded her confession in advance.Finally, he handed Annie over to the police.At the station, Annie was dumbfounded and asked Steven, "Didn't you say you'd let me go?"Following my instructions, Steven had contacted the security at Cin

Seeing my confused expression, Taylor approached me and handed over a cup of water with a straw. He gently asked, "Miss Middleton, did you not know that it was Mr. Walker who asked my mentor to handle your divorce case?"I nodded and drank the entire cup of water through the straw. Talking to the police and Stephen had left me quite thirsty."I never expected Mr. Walker, who usually seems so distant, to be so considerate," Taylor said, puzzled. "But why would Mr. Walker help you without informing you? It's strange."I couldn't understand why Luke hadn't told me either. I thought back to the numerous occasions where he had come to my aid like a savior. His aloof attitude made me think that he was reluctant to deal with my problems and only helped because he had a connection to my father.But now, it seemed Luke had been helping me all along."Mr. Walker must have thought it through. My mentor is one of the best lawyers in the country, never losing a case he takes on. He wouldn't ta

Taking a seat on the edge of my bed, she tightly held my hand. "Jen, I was wrong. I admit it."Observing her swollen eyes, I pretended to be angry. "Tell me the truth! Come clean!”"I will, I will!" Wendy huffed. "It's all Luke's fault! He made me promise not to tell you!"“What?”"You asked me to transfer the money to him, right? So, I called first to explain the situation. I thought someone like Luke, who values his privacy, wouldn't appreciate random people asking for his number. Therefore, I asked his assistant to contact me and provide his banking details," Wendy began."Guess what? Luke said it wasn't necessary and that he would contact me himself."I was surprised to hear that. Based on my limited interactions with Luke, he seemed like a solitary person who wouldn't readily add people to his life. Or perhaps he appeared aloof but was actually quite sociable.Wendy continued, "After the call, Luke immediately added me. I was stunned. Luke, the campus legend! In the past, h

On the day Taylor arrived, the doctor removed the stitches from my head wound and said I could be discharged, only needing to return for regular check-ups.Wendy helped me pack my things, and as we were about to leave, Taylor entered the room holding a bouquet of sunflowers and a briefcase. "Miss Middleton, are you being discharged?" she asked.I nodded. "If I stay any longer, I might start growing mold."Taylor handed me the sunflowers with a bright smile. "Perfect timing! Happy discharge day!"I accepted the flowers. "They'll look great in a vase at home. Thanks!"Wendy and Taylor accompanied me home, with Wendy arranging for an Uber to pick us up.In the car, Taylor handed me a file. I opened it to find Lucy's statement. As expected, Lucy took all the blame but did not admit to being instructed by anyone. She claimed it was a professional error and expressed willingness to compensate for the harm caused, accepting any necessary punishment.This outcome aligned with Steven's p