At that moment, the entrance to Londyn's company swung open. A striking woman, her lengthy hair flowing behind her, radiating an icy aura, elegantly emerged.
Upon witnessing the company chairwoman, Ms. Edwards, making her exit, numerous male employees stole admiring glances, unable to resist a second look.
But as she approached the street, a mysterious vehicle pulled up before her, a voice emanating from within, "Ms. Edwards, long time no see."
Londyn was momentarily taken aback, looking up to see Farrer.
Why was he here?
She remembered how he'd persistently pursued her when she was still single, only to be repeatedly rejected.
Having not seen him for a couple of years, why had he
"Indeed, I almost forgot."With a sudden movement, Farrer rose from his chair and reached into his pocket, revealing a small box, which he then unveiled to the curious eyes around him."Londyn, happy birthday. This is a gift I've prepared for you."The box revealed a silver necklace with a heart-shaped pendant. Basil couldn't help but raise an eyebrow; at first glance, the piece clearly held significant value.Londyn seemed taken aback. "Thank you, but this is too extravagant. I cannot accept it." she gently protested, clearly uneasy about receiving such a lavish gift from Farrer.But Farrer, pushing the box closer to her, spoke with passion. "It's been years since we last met, Londyn. This necklace symbolizes the longing I've felt for you all this time. You must accept it.""But I...""No buts." Farrer interjected: "Do you think I'd be like some others, showing up to Londyn's birthday unprepared, without even a simple gift? What kind of man would do that?"Without pausing, he sent a
Basil hesitated: "Ah, we can't blame Ethan entirely. It was Edsel who framed Samuel.""Moreover, Ethan is quite competent. You have no idea how much face Edsel lost in front of Ethan."On hearing this, Lily retorted with indignation: "What's so great about him? He's just a blind cat who caught a dead rat. It's pure luck.""If anyone's skilled, it's Samuel. What has Ethan got to do with it?""Driving a Honda, what can he achieve? Just fighting? What use is that?""Does he have money? What's his background? Is he even worthy of our Londyn?"Lily, a rather sharp-tongued and demanding woman, continuously vented, leaving Basil completely silenced by her barrage of words.She found herself wandering back to the soirée at the Edwards' mansion, where Ethan, in all his fleeting glory, had displayed a knack for combat, taking down Edsel with a swift maneuver. Yet, aside from that, he appeared bereft of any other discernible talents.“Where he exists, I cannot, and where I stand, he shall not!”
“A driver? That’s quite unimpressive." Harvey adjusted his glasses, revealing a smirk.He initially intended to maintain his gentlemanly facade, but Ethan had tested his patience, especially when he realized Ethan’s partner, Londyn, was far more beautiful than his own Ceridwen.A natural male jealousy sprouted, and Harvey could no longer mask his true colors.Ethan, however, responded with a soft chuckle: "What do you consider a promising future?”The room fell silent, and whispers filled the air.Ceridwen looked peeved. She wasn't expecting a comeback. With a haughty glare, she retorted: "Wondering what constitutes a promising future?”She then unveiled a glass case, and as everyone saw its contents, gasps echoed.“This... isn’t this the Hotan Jade ‘Peach Celebrating Longevity’ set that the international jeweler, Weaver Weatherall, has been advertising?”“My God! I recall it being priced at more than 3 million!”“More so, I thought it wasn’t even released to the public yet. How did y
In the grand halls of intrigue and whispers, the three of them were keenly aware that the pendant was a mere imitation, the very crux of Ceridwen's stratagem.The looming 50th birthday celebration of Calliope, it was anticipated that every guest had procured gifts beforehand.The previous eve, Ceridwen intentionally beckoned Lily to her abode, her ulterior motive being to uncover the nature of the gift the Londyn household had prepared.Notably, the mystery lay in what Ethan had possibly prepared.Upon sighting the gift, she immediately requested Lily to capture a comprehensive video of the scene.Furthermore, she summoned an expert forger from Southeast Asia, who tirelessly toiled through the night, creating a counterfeit so impeccable that it was almost indistinguishable from the genuine article.The idea of having Lily swap out the gift the night before had indeed crossed her mind, yet...Considering the priceless nature of the item, there was a likelihood that Ethan's people might
In the heart of the grand Edward estate, Calliope took each step with deliberation, approaching Ethan with grace and intensity. With a pronounced clink, she flung a necklace onto the table before him, the glint of the silver chain catching the dim candlelight.Every word dripped with icy resolve: "If the appraiser arrives and exposes your deceit before everyone, you will lose all face!""Do not presume that my position prevents me from giving you one last chance." she said, her eyes cold."On one knee, pour tea for the three of us, apologize sincerely, and perhaps I, Calliope, may overlook this slight.""And if not?"She was cut off by Ethan, who swiftly rose from his chair, standing tall at 1.88 meters, towering a head above Calliope, instantly diminishing her commanding presence."What will you do then?" he asked, his voice dripping with disdain.His sudden assertiveness left Calliope momentarily stunned, her words caught in her throat."Enough!" Interrupted Londyn, unable to sit qu
From the moment Toshan Bailey was imprisoned, the realm of New Hanbok was riddled with a tapestry of intricate events both grand and minute. Whispers and hushed plans were in the making among the prominent families. Most notably, the illustrious houses of Bailey and Byner found themselves intertwined in these whispered tales. Alas, both houses mourned the loss of their sons, taken from them in the span of a single, fateful night. On this sun-drenched afternoon, a clandestine meeting led by the Byner lineage was orchestrated with a clear target - the house of Edwards, or to put it more pointedly, young Ethan himself. The Byner patriarch, the father of Edsel Steve, finally put down the phone after only a brief conversation. Philip Bailey, standing tall in front of him, could no longer mask his impatience, his voice dripping with disdain: "This lowborn scoundrel, my family, the Baileys, can dispose of him in the blink of an eye! You summoned me here today for this trifling matter?"
She had previously heard from Londyn and Basil, complaints that even though they shared a room, this man seldom cast a glance in Londyn’s direction. That revelation had stunned her immensely. After all, Londyn was the famously beautiful CEO of New Hanbok. Merely her presence on the streets guaranteed an almost 99.98% chance of turning heads! Today, Scarlet couldn't believe it! While she did admit that her beauty couldn't rival that of Londyn, she was nonetheless the campus hot girl, endowed with an exquisite physique! In a murmur to herself, she vowed that the man would be defeated the moment he dared to sneak a glance at her collar. Ha ha~ Once inside Londyn's Maserati, as soon as Scarlet announced the destination, the car soared like an arrow. Throughout the drive, the car’s speed was exhilaratingly high. Scarlet felt increasingly tense, but she never missed an opportunity to stealthily observe the man beside her. Yet, from beginning to end, he simply drove with an icy deta
At this, Scarlet took a sharp intake of breath. She thought that Ethan was indeed fearless, but now he was doomed. Although he was her bodyguard for the day, he was still the husband of her close friend. How could she allow him to brawl like this? If something untoward happened to him, how would she explain it to Londyn? So she hurriedly grabbed Ethan's arm and screamed: "We need to run now!" Victoria also frowned, readying herself for a swift departure. Ethan cast a fleeting smile and remarked: "Are you certain you must flee?" No sooner had he spoken than Scarlet felt a sudden void in her grasp. Turning around, she was taken aback to realize that Ethan had already maneuvered his way amidst the crowd. In but a brief moment, he had subdued them all! Victoria and Scarlet stood, utterly astounded, their eyes wide and jaws agape. "Whoever hired him as a bodyguard knew what they were doing... He fights so skillfully…" Victoria stammered. Scarlet, too consumed with shock to respo