"How dare your filthy mouth say that!" Max was enraged when he heard the words that came out of James' mouth. Fueled by emotion, he lashed out, showing his disdain for James' audacity to criticize using inappropriate words.James had no intention of laughing at the Peeter family's event. "He was simply disappointed because the event didn't meet his expectations. For James, it was merely an ordinary party.Sofia, who felt insulted by James' comment, couldn't hide her disappointment. "James, your comments are so condescending!" she exclaimed. "Have you no manners?""Sofia views James as uneducated, equating him to the 'dregs of society' due to his poor manners and choice of words."Meanwhile, James, who seems to be able to read Sofia's mind, thinks she is going too far in defending Max."Sofia, you'll soon regret this defense of yours," James muses with a hint of sarcasm.Sofia's parents, Adam and Vivian Martinez, approach them with sharp, curious eyes.Earlier, he caught a glimpse of

Mia, having just finished talking to her father, came back to me after speaking with her husband. She was surprised to find Sofia there, seemingly engaged in a serious conversation. "What are you talking about?" Mia asked. Sofia pulled the corner of her lip and said, "Nothing, just an important conversation to remind James to take good care of you." James smiled at Sofia's answer and said, "Thank you for caring about our relationship." Then, rising, he wrapped his arm around Mia’s waist. "Come on, darling, we'd better get some dinner, then head home."It seemed James was deliberately flaunting a bit of affection in front of Sofia, perhaps to stir some jealousy. “I’d much prefer spending the rest of the evening alone with you.”Sofia clenched her fists. She wasn't jealous of that, but felt that James was deliberately making her look very stupid. Sofia clenched her fists so tightly, she could feel her palms ache.James didn't care about that. Meanwhile, Mia, feeling confused, tried t

Sofia and Max came to the Diamond Palace. At first they were skeptical that James would be able to throw a big party for Mia. It seemed that, when Sofia had contacted the building management yesterday, they had incorrectly stated that James was only renting the grounds of the palace, suggesting that was all he could afford.However, when they got there, Sofia could only gape, unable to hide her admiration.The Diamond Palace stood majestically, dazzling the eyes of anyone who looked. Elegantly glittering crystal chandeliers hung in every corner of the room, reflecting light that made the whole place look like stars descending to earth. The shiny marble floor with beautiful patterns, complete with a red carpet adorned with gold patterns, added to the luxurious and exclusive feel.Every guest table was adorned with specially selected flower arrangements, giving off a scent that is a feast for the senses, while the chairs are upholstered in velvet fabric, adding to the sense of elegance

Mia was pensive, her eyes glued to the majestic view of the city that sprawled outside her apartment window. The city lights flickered like jewels in the distance, but their glow was not enough to illuminate the anxiety creeping into her heart. James, who had been watching her from the corner of the room, approached her with cautious steps, as if not wanting to disturb Mia's musings.When Mia turned her head and smiled at him, there was something in her smile that was uncharacteristic. A smile that was more like a mask, covering up what she was really feeling. "You look a bit off," James finally broke the silence, his voice soft, full of concern.Mia just shrugged her shoulders slightly, a small gesture that carried the weight of unspoken feelings. "Is there something else on your mind?" asked James, trying to reach deeper."I just realized one thing," Mia said, her voice barely audible. James furrowed his brow, a question mark etched on his face, but he didn't get to ask further bef

When Julian arrived at the small village near Azura Bay, he realized the place was the site of an unexpected tragedy. He was captivated by an old building in one corner of the village, where a strange silence enveloped him. As he slowly opened the door and stepped inside, he was met with a horrifying scene.Inside one of the rooms, people were lying apart from each other, their faces contorted in pain, breathing heavily. The sound of labored breathing and occasional coughing filled the room. They all seemed to be suffering from a serious respiratory illness.Carefully, Julian approached a man to see how he was doing. The man struggled to focus his eyes, his words interrupted by coughs. Despite the difficulty, he managed to utter "virus" and "difficulty breathing." They were suffering from a serious viral respiratory illness. It was likely caused by a new virus and didn't seem to be limited to that area. People were calling it 'Azura Respiratory Syndrome, ARS'.Realizing he could do no