Chapter 124 Benjamin looked down at his son. “Shawn, you go back to bed. Your mother and I need to talk p> Shawn seemed reluctant but obediently left the room. “What is it?” Rebekah asked coldly, her arms crossed. “My uncle is hosting a family dinner tomorrow. Get ready. We’re
Chapter 123 At a signal from Hortensia, two burly maids started toward Rebekah. “Make her kneel outside! She’s not allowed back in all night p> As the maids reached for her, Rebekah pulled a can of pepper spray from her purse and let loose. “Aah p> Two piercing screams echoed
Chapter 122 Seated in the back of the car, Jensen’s assistant asked worriedly, “Mr. Hawthorne, you didn’t get the tea set. Your father might not be happy about that p> Jensen had been staring out the window, lost in thought. Hearing his assistant, a smirk played on his lips. “If
Chapter 121 “What are you smiling about p> “This is the second time you’ve asked me if I need money,” he replied. The first time had been years ago, abroad. She had found him, beaten and broken, and when they parted, she had asked him the same question. He had
Chapter 120 Rebekah’s knuckles whitened as she gripped the auction paddle. Candice’s words were a curse that had taken root inside her, sprouting like a poisonous weed. She didn’t feel she owed Candice anything, but the memory of her grandmother being scolded by the Fletchers for showing her favor refused
Chapter 119 “Five hundred thousand,” the auctioneer announced. “Six hundred thousand,” Jensen countered immediately. “We have six hundred thousand. Any other bids p> Sienna decisively raised her paddle. “Six hundred and fifty thousand!” She knew Jensen was just an ordinary guy. It was a miracle he was even at an
Chapter 118 “Rebekah p> At the sound of Candice’s voice, Rebekah turned. Candice and Sienna stood before them, Sienna looking down, stealing shy glances at Jensen. Candice’s eyes flickered to Jensen, a mocking smile on her face. “Rebekah, a word of advice. You’ve been married for years, you have a
Chapter 117 The prize money from the design showcase came through. With the funds in her account, Rebekah headed to the auction house. As she entered, she saw Jensen standing not far away. He was dressed casually a black long-sleeved shirt and jeans, his silver hair catching the light. He
Chapter 116 In the heart of The Capital stood The Gilded Muse, a magnificent building that dwarfed even The Victory Chop House. A fleet of luxury cars was parked out front, surrounded by a swarm of fans holding glowing signs and a horde of reporters lying in wait. When Rory’s
Chapter 115 “Are you sure you’re talking to the right person?” Rebekah called after him. “Shouldn’t you be fawning over your Miss Candice instead of bothering with me p> “Miss Candice already left p> Rebekah frowned. How could that be? Just that morning at breakfast, Benjamin had taken a tray
Chapter 114 As Jensen was lost in thought, his phone rang. It was Mason Wilde. “Mr. Hawthorne, I’ve run into some trouble. I think Sylvan Wilde, the man who gave the false testimony, has been in contact with the real culprit. He’s moved, and now I’m being followed p> Jensen’s
Chapter 113 She looked straight at him. “You know I didn’t commit that hit-and-run. This whole situation is your fault because you never made a real effort to find the actual culprit. If the real driver was exposed, neither I nor the Forrester Group would be in this mess p>
Chapter 112 The next day, a headline exploded across all major news outlets: ‘Principal Dancer Candice’s Career in Jeopardy.’ The link led to a new video from Candice herself. In the video, her face was pale, and though she smiled, her eyes were brimming with unshed tears. She looked strong
Chapter 111 He didn’t notice her frown deepening. “You know,” Rebekah began, her tone suddenly serious, “it doesn’t really matter how much money you make in life p> After applying ointment to the last bruise, Jensen finally looked up at her, his eyes filled with confusion. He had no idea
Chapter 110 “How have I changed?” Rebekah asked, confused. Jensen leaned in slightly, his dark eyes fixed on her still-beautiful face. His own eyes, a captivating shape, held a hint of playful charm. “My dear sister, you never used to be so bold. Since when do you frequent nightclubs p>
Chapter 109 Sienna’s tone was dripping with disdain, as if Jensen had lost his mind for associating with Rebekah. With his back to Rebekah, Jensen’s handsome face was a mask of ice. His normally warm eyes were devoid of any smile as he looked at Sienna’s group as if they
Chapter 108 “Not so fast. You and I have a score to settle p> Sienna started dragging Rebekah toward a private room on the second floor, which was much quieter than the main hall below. Sienna was surprisingly strong, and with her friends helping, Rebekah couldn’t break free. Just as
Chapter 107 Rebekah felt a blush creep up her neck at the praise. “You said you’re leaving. Why p> “The company is sending me abroad for advanced training. I probably won’t be back for a long time p> “Can I still talk to you about design p> “Of course p>
Chapter 106 It hadn’t been long since the last time she was attacked online, and the internet mob’s memory was sharp. ‘It’s that murderer again. How is she still allowed on the internet p> ‘So if you have powerful connections, you can just do whatever you want? The police should
Chapter 105 “Rebekah,” he began, “since you’re not the Fletchers’ biological daughter, have you ever thought about finding your real family p> Rebekah didn’t know why he was asking, but she was already on her guard with the old man. She shook her head. “I did for a while, but