The women gasped in shock. The amount was more than three times what they had expected. As the excitement began to settle down, one of the women approached Brenda and asked, "Um, I was just wondering. What if... if someone wanted to stay and work in this city once it's, you know, finished being built? Is that... would that be possible?"Brenda smiled warmly and nodded her head. "Of course. If you'd like to be a part of this new community, you are more than welcome."Jill, who overheard the conversation, turned to Brenda and hesitantly asked, "Do you think... I mean, would it be possible for Ruby and me to come back to this city, too? To live and work here, once our new lives have begun?"Brenda's expression became solemn, as she shook her head gently, "I'm sorry, Jill. As much as we'd love to have you both back here, the contracts you signed are very clear on this matter. Ruby and Jill, as you knew them, can never return to this city."Ruby and Jill couldn't help but feel a twinge of

Edward didn't know how to react; he found himself speechless, his heart pounding in his chest. Taking advantage of his silence, Ruby guided him to the edge of the bed and gently pushed him down so he was lying flat on his back. She then positioned herself above him, her body casting an alluring shadow over him.Once Edward was in position, Ruby began her sensual teasing, running her fingers along the planes of his chest and torso. Inch by inch, her touch descended, eliciting a barely perceptible shiver from Edward. Each stroke, each flick of her fingers, was designed to stoke the fires of passion within him.Neither of them knew that at this moment, Brenda was standing right in front of their room, her fists clenched tightly. She could barely hear faint whispers and muffled sounds coming from the guest room, shredding her heart to pieces. Tears filled her eyes as she fought the urge to barge inside and put an end to the situation.Adele stood next to her, pained by the sight of Brenda

Meanwhile, in another room of the house, Brenda, Adele, and Eva had just entered Brenda's room. Brenda looked curiously at Eva, noticing her troubled expression."What's up, Eva?" Brenda asked after closing the door behind them. "Why did you want us to come here?"Eva hesitated for a moment, gesturing for them to sit on the bed. "Let's sit down first."The three girls sat down on the bed, facing each other. Eva took a deep breath before she started. "Listen, you guys, there's something else I need to tell you. Do you already know about Edward's increased power?"Brenda and Adele exchanged surprised glances. "What are you talking about?" Adele asked, her curiosity piqued."Well," Eva explained, "yesterday, Edward told me that his physical strength had increased significantly after he killed Cassius Drake. Remember what Edward said before about missions granting him more power? Maybe that's what he meant. But that's not really what I wanted to discuss." Eva paused, her expression hesit

Edward's thoughts immediately split into two conflicting directions. On one hand, even though he could restrain himself, he was worried; who knows what might happen if he accidentally made a forceful move. On the other hand, the sight of Jill's petite and sweet figure stirred a deep desire in him, even if they hadn't done anything yet.Unaware of Edward's conflicting emotions, Jill looked at him with curiosity, her big eyes filled with questions. "Is it my body? Do you think I'm not attractive?" she asked, her voice innocent and almost child-like. "Am I too small or something?"Edward looked at Jill, realizing that she had misinterpreted his hesitance as dissatisfaction with her appearance. "No, it's not that at all, Jill. You're beautiful, and there's nothing wrong with your size or shape. It's just... I don't want to risk hurting you unintentionally, thats all."Jill smiled, genuinely touched by his words, and suddenly feeling more confident. "Well, thank you for that, sir, but lik

Adele furrowed her brow, deep in thought. "I hope it's nothing too big. By the way, do you think your grandfather has found our location yet?"Ivy hesitated before reluctantly nodding. "Well, yeah. I hate to admit it, but I think it's safe to assume that with my family's resources, they've most likely tracked us down here at Rich City. Heck, it's even possible that one of the workers here is a mole planted by my family."Brenda's stopped. Her eyes widened in alarm. "Are you serious? This is a huge problem!"Ivy sighed. "I know that. I just didn't want to bring it up because I didn't want to freak everyone out, but the reality is, we might be under constant surveillance. But don't worry. I doubt they would make a move without solid reason, especially with Edward around."Adele sighed, still mulling over the situation. "I think we should let Edward know about it when he comes out, just in case anything happens."Eva glanced at the clock, noting how much time had passed. She jokingly tur