Monica quickly showcased her mixing skills, creating three glasses of wine with different colors, each designated for a specific person. Caesar and Leona were promptly summoned, as they knew Justin was in trouble and couldn’t afford to delay.“My Lord.” “My Lord.”Caesar and Leona greeted him according to customary protocol. Justin looked at them, gesturing casually.“I’ve told you, here you can just call me Justin. No need for titles or formalities.”“Before outsiders, maybe, but here it’s just us. Protocol must be observed; after all, we cannot deny our relationship.” Caesar and Leona were born and raised in a monarchy, where royal rituals and forms of address were deeply ingrained. Justin said nothing more.“Please, have a seat.”“My Lord, have you visited the hospital? I believe the doctor would advise against alcohol and stimulants,” Leona said as she lifted her glass, taking a sip. Instantly, his eyes widened.The wine emitted a complex and captivating aroma, blending layers of
“So if this matter isn’t clarified, it won’t do,” Caesar spoke, then cracked his knuckles, a gesture as he prepared to “deal,” with their enemies. “Exactly. I’m not planning on letting them off the hook. But over the years, much evidence has been blurred. Or in other words, Mr. Kimberly and his daughter, Kimmy, along with his son-in-law, Laramie, have erased it all. Even the car my parents drove back then had been destroyed, and the cameras must have had their data wiped clean. Now, finding evidence is like finding a needle in a haystack. So I intend to...”Monica, Caesar, and Leona tensely looked at Justin, awaiting what he would say. At this moment, Justin also stared straight into their eyes, in the manner he always used when making important declarations or giving life-saving orders.“We’ll use a different approach, make them pay. It’s not necessarily about exposing the past, but using it to make them pay, ‘what goes around comes around.’”Kimmy and Laramie returned home.Kimmy op
Kimmy knew Justin wouldn’t agree with Mr. Kimberly. But as the old saying goes, pull out the weeds by the roots. It is still impossible to prevent the case that Mr. Kimberly will not let Kimmy and Laramie satisfy their wishes and hand over all their assets to Justin. By then, Kimmy was afraid she would go crazy.“But there is one more thing…”Kimmy’s Phoenix leaf eyes narrowed, her face exuding danger and depth. She picked up the glass of water on the table to drink, the drops of water standing on the outside of the glass and the bottom of the glass immediately fell down, falling onto Kimmy’s lap.“This earth is indeed round.”The surrounding servants didn’t know what she was talking about, so they could only silently swallow their saliva and listen.“Do you remember old man Laramie’s current mistress? It’s the girl I told you to investigate a few days ago, Samuel. The information that she was married and had children was interesting, but what was more interesting was that Justin’s da
The sound of the bell above the door chimed as Laramie stepped into the bustling café, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingling with the chatter of regular patrons. His eyes scanned the room until they settled on Katherine, who stood behind the counter, her furrowed brows showing deep concentration.Katherine’s hands trembled as she balanced the tray of drinks, her heart pounding wildly. Suddenly, a slip of her hand caused a glass of water to spill onto a nearby customer.“I’m so sorry, sir,” Katherine apologized, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment as she hurriedly grabbed a cloth to clean up the mess.But the customer was not appeased. “You clumsy fool!” he spat, his voice thick with anger. “Can’t you do anything right?”Katherine’s heart clenched as the customer’s words struck her like a lash. Before she could utter another word, the café manager appeared, her face stern as she berated Katherine in front of everyone.“Katherine, this is unacceptable,” the manager scolded, her
Three days later,In the grand living room of the mansion, Kimmy and Laramie sat facing each other, the space filled with tension after Laramie’s assistant entered with a piece of paper in hand. The assistant slowly handed the paper over and retreated, leaving behind an atmosphere fraught with anticipation.Kimmy and Laramie simultaneously fixed their gaze on the paper, like two generals eyeing their last stronghold in a tense battle. They waited, their hearts pounding so loudly it felt like the room reverberated with each beat.It resulted from the DNA test.Laramie, in truth, dreaded what the paper held, but he knew there was no avoiding it. Kimmy, on the other hand, appeared calmer. Her sharp eyes were like two daggers, ready to pierce through the paper to uncover the truth.They read each line on the paper, but no sound filled the room except for the rustling of paper. And when they reached the last section, there was no hiding the astonishment on their faces.“Julie... she... she
The cafe buzzes with light chatter and the clinking of cups as customers enjoy their drinks and cakes. Amidst the quiet atmosphere, a tense exchange took place between Katherine and Laramie, each refusing to give in.Katherine’s heart pounded in her chest as she struggled against Laramie’s powerful arms. She could feel his hot breath on her face as he leaned closer, his eyes burning with determination.“Laramie, please,” she begged, her voice trembling with a mixture of fear and coldness. “Let me go. There’s nothing more to say between us.”But Laramie’s hand remained unmoved. His fingers dug into her arms like steel claws, refusing to let go.“I’ll pay you for your time,” he insisted, his voice low but firm. “But we’re not finished here.”Katherine’s eyes flashed with challenge. “I don’t want your money,” she retorted, her tone filled with anger. “I want you to leave me alone.”In Laramie’s mind, discomfort was simmering beneath the surface. At this moment, he just wanted to give Kat
But he quickly dismissed the thoughts in his head, trying to smile as he gave the necklace to her again. “Please, Katherine. Let me try to fix things.”Katherine hesitated for a moment, her eyes flickering between the necklace and Laramie’s earnest expression. In her heart, Katherine really liked this gift, and she also knew that its value was not small. Finally, Katherine pretended to sigh in resignation, reluctantly reaching out to accept the gift, the diamond pendant sparkling in the fading light.“Let me put it on for you.”Laramie knows she is successful. He’s been talking until now until his mouth is dry. What a damned woman. Knowing that, he took out this necklace for her in the first place.In fact, he did not buy this necklace new, but he stole it from Kimmy’s discarded jewelry. Kimmy buys a lot of jewelry a year, even jewelry sets from famous brands, but she only uses it once or twice, or only wears it to take pictures and then throws it away. Because there were so many of t
Katherine stood frozen, her mind reeling from the weight of Laramie’s revelations. She always suspected Justin was hiding something, but she never imagined the extent of his deception. Now, as Laramie peels back the layers of lies, Katherine feels a surge of emotion that threatens to overwhelm her.“How could he do this to me?” Katherine muttered, her voice shaking with a mixture of disbelief and betrayal.Laramie’s gaze softened, his eyes reflecting a deep understanding of her pain. “I’m sorry you had to find out this way, Katherine,” he whispered. “But it’s better to know the truth than to live in a lie.”Katherine nodded bewilderedly, her mind spinning with a million thoughts. She has built her life around Justin, believing in their future together. Now, everything she thought she knew was shattered at her feet.“What do I do now?” Katherine whispered, her voice barely audible.Laramie reached out and squeezed her hand reassuringly. “You take back control of your life, Katherine,”