22 The city worker’s harsh words pierced Qiana’s heart. Fine, I’m leaving!” she snapped, calling for a moving van With nowhere to go, the driver impatiently kept asking her destination. Finally, she mumbled an address:Lanxiang Apartments” She had to contact her old landlord about renewing the lease. Luckily, the apartment hadn’t been rented out yet … Read more
22 The city worker’s harsh words pierced Qiana’s heart. Fine, I’m leaving!” she snapped, calling for a moving van With nowhere to go, the driver impatiently kept asking her destination. Finally, she mumbled an address:Lanxiang Apartments” She had to contact her old landlord about renewing the lease. Luckily, the apartment hadn’t been rented out yet … Read more
21 Mrs. Mason grabbed Qiana’s shirt and shoved her head into a fountain. The gentle stream of water was surprisingly distressing as it filled her airways. She coughed, sputtering water, more filling her lungs with each gasp. After a moment, Mrs. Mason dragged her out. “How does it feel? Do you understand Lanie’s desperation? She … Read more
20 Despite everything, Qiana made one last attempt She called Ethan’s mother, her voice breaking with feigned distress “Avant, Ethan Ethan’s kicking me out… Her voice trailed off, leaving room for interpretation. Ethan’s mother’s temper flared at Qiana’s whimpering. “Qiana, wait there. I’m coming right now!” She hung up and rushed over. Ethan glared at … Read more
19 The investigation results arrived the next day. Qiana had targeted me from the moment she joined the company. My style, my mannerisms, everything screamed wealth and privilege. Qiana recognized that I was rich immediately. She feigned vulnerability, shedding a few well–placed tears, even employing people to fake calls from her parents, triggering my compassion … Read more
18 Quma’s tears crased, her hands limp at her sides, her gaze filled with confusion.. She didn’t understand the sudden shift in Ethan and Mason’s attitude. Before, their concern had been immediate whenever she showed distress. Now, they were indifferent. Her tears seemed to hold no power over them. She couldn’t confess her aunts and … Read more
17 Ethan and Mason agreed that no matter who I chose at that time, the other person would suppress all the thoughts in his heart that he should not have, and from now on he would only be an ordinary friend. However, neither of them expected that I had no choice. Why was this happening? … Read more
16 I refused without hesitation “No. My parents and family are in Miami LA… I’m done with IL” Ethan forced a smile, his face quickly hardening Lane, you’ll regret this. You’ll come crawling back!” I won’t give you that chance.” ZoeJackson gestured, and the bodyguards subdued Ethan and Mason, binding their hands and feet before … Read more
15 Mason stood frozen, his expression shifting rapidly. Finally, a strained smile, more akin to a grimace, appeared on his face. After several attempts, he managed to speak. “Lanie, who are these actors? This is terrible acting. Don’t lie to us.” He couldn’t believe it, even with the rings and marriage certificate right in from … Read more
14 Mason didn’t hesitate, nodding eagerly. He barely slowed down, driving the sports car like a racecar They arrived at the airport, without taking luggage, their minds focused solely on finding me. They feared that every second counted. As dawn broke, their plane took off. Andery gnawed at them. Meanwhile, I hadn’t slept well either. … Read more