Chapter 390 Chapter 390: The Craig family stood exposed, their defeat written in the slump of their shoulders and the embarrassment clouding their faces. Hailee cast a level look across the Craig family before addressing them with calm composure. “You’ve all wounded me before, and I can’t tell if any
Chapter 389 Chapter 389: For years, Trinity had perfected the role of a good girl, piecing together an immaculate persona and basking in the glow of their affection. But with just a few cutting remarks, Hailee had stripped her facade bare, scattering her painstaking efforts like ash in the wind.
Chapter 388 Chapter 388: “Ms. Loftus,” Joslyn said earnestly, “I’m truly sorry. I didn’t raise my son properly, and I mishandled things afterward, causing you pain. I deeply regret it p> Norwood spoke up. “Ms. Loftus, I’m to blame for raising such a reckless son. Then, I made it worse
Chapter 387 Chapter 387: As Ruben’s words lingered, all eyes shifted toward Hailee, still half-tucked behind Merlin like a startled deer. Merlin, ever smooth, simply smiled and reached for her hand, coaxing her gently to his side. “Come,” he said, voice warm, almost teasing. “Say hello to Ruben p> The
Chapter 386 Chapter 386: Merlin had been notorious for his cold detachment toward women and legendary aversion to marriage. The upper crust of Ublento had long since given up hope that he’d ever settle down. Even his parents had come to terms with that. So for him to finally show
Chapter 385 Chapter 385: Unaware of the storm brewing in her mind, Merlin’s voice broke the silence, laced with light amusement. “Now that the paperwork’s done, you’ve officially become mine. From here on, make sure you follow my instructions carefully, alright p> Hailee found herself puzzled by the way he
Chapter 384 Chapter 384: Hailee shook her head so quickly that her ponytail swayed. “No! That’s not it at all! This number—it’s too much! Did you maybe mean one hundred thousand a year, and Lucas just accidentally added an extra zero p> Before Merlin could say anything, Lucas interjected, “Ms.
Chapter 383 Chapter 383: She reached for her phone in a panic, but Merlin was quicker. He snatched it before she could even unlock the screen, his mood shifting like a sudden storm. “Why do you have to consult Elliana for everything?” he asked, his eyes sharp. “You’re an adult.
Chapter 382 Chapter 382: Hailee blinked, unsure if she’d heard him right. “You… You want me to work for you? As your secretary p> “Is that an issue?” Merlin asked coolly, already moving forward as if her answer never mattered in the first place. “Sure, you did well in the
Chapter 381 Chapter 381: Hailee had been sitting like a rabbit caught in headlights. She felt his stare but kept her head low, determined to stay quiet. But then he spoke. His voice hit her like a… Hailee jolted, flinching slightly. She wanted to lie. She really did. But honesty
Chapter 380 Chapter 380: Briggs tensed, concern flickering across his face. Sensing it, Merlin quickly added, “Don’t worry—Elliana will be there too p> Still, no father would be entirely comfortable letting his daughter go off somewhere late at night—especially with a man he’d just met, no matter how kind the
Chapter 379 Chapter 379: Hailee and Briggs watched him, stunned and speechless. They had never served anyone this important before, but they had seen such scenes on television. None of those people acted like Merlin. By the time they came back to their senses, Merlin was already gone. “Oh no!”
Chapter 378 Chapter 378: Brief acquaintance, she had somehow accumulated a substantial debt to him. How could she possibly repay such kindness? Her thoughts became a tangled mess of gratitude and confusion, causing her to lose focus on the task at hand. When awareness finally returned, she discovered her spaghetti
Chapter 377 Chapter 377: Lucas and the bodyguards positioned nearby fought valiantly not to laugh out loud, their faces contorting with the effort of suppression. Never before had they witnessed their formidable boss reduced to such pathetic attempts at charm, only to achieve the exact opposite effect. While Briggs maintained
Chapter 376 Chapter 376: Briggs stood slack-jawed in bewilderment. In decades of operating Loftus’s Comfort Eats, he’d never encountered customers who brought their own cleaning crew. He pulled Hailee aside and dropped his voice to a conspiratorial whisper, “Last time, that wealthy fellow was hunting for his runaway wife after
Chapter 375 Chapter 375: His proximity sent her pulse racing, and she jerked back to the present moment, retreating two quick steps to establish breathing room. Heat climbed her neck and bloomed across her cheeks. On the yacht, Merlin had laid his intentions bare—he wanted her as his woman. Though
Chapter 374 Chapter 374: Lucas’s smile was all business. “Your cooperation is greatly appreciated p> He signaled the bodyguards, who moved through the crowd with choreographed precision. Each person received a crisp bundle of cash—ten thousand dollars—and the distribution flowed like water. Over a hundred people had gathered outside the
Chapter 373 Chapter 373: “I’m calling my wife before this guy clears us out. More bodies mean more money p> The restaurant hummed with anticipation as people positioned themselves for Merlin’s generosity. Steam rose from the kitchen where Hailee was perfecting a batch of spaghetti. When the commotion reached her
Chapter 372 Chapter 372: Minutes later, Merlin emerged wearing his signature black suit and black shirt, complete with black leather shoes. Lucas glanced up at his boss and felt his eye twitch involuntarily. Merlin, who typically scorned flashy accessories, had adorned his outfit with a blazing red pocket square. He
Chapter 371 Chapter 371: Lucas had handled the purchase of Merlin’s clothes and shoes, but he had never chosen the style or brand. Season after season, he simply followed Merlin’s rigid standards, purchasing identical replacements. Merlin had always been cold and uninteresting, his fashion sense frozen in time—black shirts forever