Chapter 14 Bang! Bang! Bang! The frantic knocking sounded like a death knell. Lucas Chase paused, the fruit knife in his hand halting mid-slice. The half-peeled apple skin snapped as…

Chapter 13 The sharp dial tone of a forcibly ended call exploded in Sebastian Sinclair’s ear. His knuckles whitened around the phone, his expression darkening dangerously. He tapped open the…

Chapter 12 Sebastian Sinclair kicked open the bedroom door, only to find it empty. The vanity was neatly lined with skincare products—except for her favorite rose perfume, which was missing….

Chapter 11 At three in the morning, Isabella Whitlock’s fever finally broke. Sebastian Sinclair gently tucked the blanket around her before quietly stepping out onto the balcony. The night breeze…

Chapter 14 Cressida Asks Amberley Out “Come, sit here,” Mildred called out to her sister. With a smile, Amberley walked over and took a seat beside Mildred. As breakfast was…

Chapter 13 He Became Shy The following morning, Mildred rose early. She was eager to find Amberley, keen to discover if the latter had returned to her former self. As…

Chapter 12 Sharing A Room After taking a bath, Amberley slipped into her favorite silk nightgown and went to the next room to find her husband, Devlin. She pushed open…

Chapter 11 Clinging To Her Sister With her head raised, Mildred asked with an innocent tone, “Amby, may I sit with you?” “Of course.” Amberley stood up, gently lifted her…

I said deliberately, “Andres Gresham, you’re back and didn’t even say hello. And you’re still teasing me like that. I’m angry.” He chuckled, calling my bluff. “But you were clearly very happy that day.” My face flushed. I’m going upstairs; let me by.” I deliberately sidestepped him with the red wine, ready to leave the wine cellar. But then, my foot slipped. My pupils widened slightly. If I fell, the red wine would shatter, and the glass shards would hurt me. Fortunately, Andres Gresham was quick. He grabbed me, and I fell into his arms. The red wine in my hand almost hit the floor, that was a close one. I thanked him: ‘Thank you.’ ‘How do you plan to thank me? Hmm?‘ Andres Gresham checked his watch. The party starts in about half an hour. Let’s hurry and have a little wine cellar fun first.” ‘Aren’t you afraid Charles Gresham and Ryan Gresham will find out?‘ I stared at Andres Gresham, wide–eyed. He’s incredibly bold. It was one thing when Charles Gresham and Ryan Gresham weren’t home that day, but they’re both here today. But Andres Gresham said, ‘I already told them. You’re the star of tonight’s garden party; we’re just supporting characters.” What? Charles Gresham and Ryan Gresham actually agreed? Are these three trying to take over the world? Andres Gresham added, ‘Like the moon surrounded by stars, you’re the moon, and we three are the got it?’ Me:* I initially disagreed, but then the System chimed in: ‘Host, commence seduction of Andres Gresham. Seriously? I’m just a glorified tool. After the wine cellar visit, the garden party officially began. Andres Gresham was teaching me about red wine when Charles Gresham walked over and…

Without a place to go, Elijah took me to his grandmother’s old house. He said, “Mary, I never really loved Raina.” Raina, his first love. “After my grandmother died, I got depression. She helped me.” “I felt like I owed her.” “When she said I had to be with her forever, I agreed.” “That’s why I didn’t love you.” “Oh.” I said, feeling nothing. It didn’t matter. I was leaving. Elijah was just an ordinary man. His face was dirty, his clothes soiled. He showered and changed into plain clothes. He looked even more ordinary. He produced a ring, the one he’d used to propose. “Mary, will you marry me now?”  “I’ll have a grand wedding later.” “For now, let’s live here. I’ll work, you rest. You don’t have to do anything.” I shook my head. “Elijah, I can’t forgive you.” “I can’t forget you pushing me away.‘ Although I felt nothing recalling it, I…