“Let’s go, darling. We’re heading home,” Scott said, taking Luisa's hand and guiding her out, flashing a triumphant smile at Bobby and Jerry. Bobby and Jerry glared at Scott with hatred, their faces turning red. Scott ignored their reactions and continued guiding Luisa until they reached the elevator. They were alone now in the elevator that moved downward. Moments of silence passed before Luisa asked, "Scott, about what you said earlier... that I’m your wife..." "I just said that to make them stop badgering you. You don't like that?" Scott looked at Luisa carefully and asked. Luisa immediately turned her face away, shaking her head. Her cheeks were flushed. "No. It's not like that," she said. "It's just... a bit shocking for me. " Luisa explained. Scott smiled softly, gazing at Luisa gently, and said, "Then would you be my wife, Luisa?" Luisa choked, though she wasn’t drinking or eating anything. She turned to Scott, looking bewildered. "You’re asking me... to be your
Daniel explained to his mother, Linda, about Luisa, who was now, surprisingly, a project director at Dominion Group.He also shared Jacob's suspicion that Luisa might have a special relationship with Dominion Group’s new chairman.Daniel presented everything calmly and clearly, hoping his mother would understand.[So, the daughter you sold off to a brothel a few months ago is now working at Dominion Group in a strategic position, and she’s got a special relationship with the chairman?]“That’s right, Mom. And I’m convinced that if we can make this happen, the financial benefits to Grandier Corp. won’t just be in the billions but in the hundreds of trillions. I think we need to make it happen, Mom.”A brief silence followed. Daniel glanced at Jacob, who looked at him with a serious expression.[Okay. Then make it happen. The impact on our family business would be tremendous if we could establish a continuous partnership with Dominion Group. I’ll even increase the profit-sharing percent
“What did you just say?!” Scott snapped, his voice rising sharply.“Didn’t hear me? Fine, I’ll say it again,” the man replied coolly as he climbed the stairs. “The woman with you—I know exactly who she is. The Grandier family sold her off to a brothel. A whore like her has no place in a five-star restaurant like this!”Scott’s face reddened as he clenched his fists, ready to charge, but Luisa suddenly grabbed his hand tightly. Scott turned and saw tears welling up in her eyes.“Don’t, Scott,” Luisa whispered, a tear slipping from her left eye.“But Luisa, he’s insulting you,” Scott protested.Luisa squeezed his hand harder and shook her head, tears now streaming from both eyes.Scott took a deep breath, his chest tightening as he watched Luisa hold back her pain.“Why are you still standing there? Get lost! I’m disgusted just looking at a whore like you. You should throw yourself in a gutter. At least the stench of the brothel clinging to you might get masked by the sewer!” the man sne
Lombard shoved Kim with his foot, sending the restaurant manager tumbling down the stairs. Then, he locked his eyes on Jose.Jose took a step back, gasping. The look in Lombard's eyes was filled with simmering rage. He could feel the danger closing in on him.“Beat this guy down! Make him kneel and beg forgiveness from Mr. Scott!” Lombard ordered, pointing at Jose.In an instant, his bodyguards rushed down the stairs, some even leaping from the steps.“Jose, what's happening? How did it come to this? What do we do now?” Rose asked in a panic, gripping Jose’s arm tightly.Jose didn’t answer. He was clueless himself. This was the first time he found himself surrounded by people ready to gang up on him.As Lombard's men drew closer, Rose finally released her hold, stepping back slightly from Jose.Thud! Thud! Thud!“Argh...”Lombard’s men started pummeling Jose, knocking him off balance and sending him crashing to the ground. But it didn’t stop there. The other bodyguards kicked him merc
Scott and Luisa entered the main room of The Silver Crescent. It didn’t take long for them to find the table occupied by Lisa’s family.Seeing Scott accompanying Luisa, Lisa and her family glared at him with irritation, but they quickly shifted their focus back to Luisa.“Glad you finally here, Luisa. We’ve been waiting for you. Please, have a seat,” said Daniel, forcing a smile.Scott pulled out a chair for Luisa. The people at the table continued to act as if Scott wasn’t there.“You look quite different, Luisa. In that beautiful dress, you truly look like a princess,” Daniel continued.Luisa nodded, a shy smile on her face. She wasn’t used to such compliments, especially from someone like Daniel who had belittled her for so long.Scott noticed Luisa’s discomfort. He could sense something was off.“Why did you bring him with you, Luisa? I thought you’d come alone,” Lisa snapped.“Lisa, watch your tone!” Daniel reprimanded.He then turned his attention back to Luisa, saying, “But I’m
As Scott returned to the table where Daniel and his family were seated, the other diners in the restaurant couldn’t help but stare, their gazes filled with curiosity."Did you hear what he just said? Who is this guy, really? Is he actually that wealthy?""He looks the part, sure. But if he’s really some big-shot tycoon, wouldn’t we know who he is? At the very least, we should’ve seen him around.""As far as I know, there are only four top-tier families in this city: the Winterbournes, the Beaumonts, the Valderhelms, and the Ravenwoods. I doubt this guy belongs to any of them.""Or maybe he's from one of the richest families in another city? Like the capital?"These were just some of the whispers that filled the room. Scott heard them all but paid them no mind. Status and recognition from these people meant nothing to him. He kept walking forward. Reaching Luisa’s fallen chair, he bent down to set it upright."Scott, what are you doing? Why did you throw away that jewelry set?" Luisa
The attention of everyone in the restaurant turned back to the table occupied by Daniel's family.Luisa froze, staring at Scott and the waitress with wide eyes. She couldn't believe what she had just heard.Daniel and his family looked confused. Unlike Luisa, however, they stared at Scott with judgmental eyes."What did you say?" Scott asked after wiping the leftover wine off his face with a napkin."Don't play dumb, you motherfucker! A month ago, you took me to a hotel and slept with me when I was drunk. Then you just left, leaving a bit of money for me. Do you think I'm some kind of prostitute?!" the waitress accused angrily.Scott looked at her in bewilderment. He had no idea who this woman was. He had never met her before, so how could he have done what she claimed?"Are you sure you have the right person?" Scott asked, annoyed."The right person? You're a real piece of work! You just wanted to enjoy my body, didn't you? Now you're trying to weasel out of it when I demand you take
Realizing that the person before her was the new owner of the restaurant where she worked, Agnes, the director of The Silver Crescent, was about to bow respectfully to Scott. However, Scott quickly signaled for her not to do that.Agnes furrowed her brow and looked at Scott, confused, but then she gave a slight nod. She understood—there were important people who didn't want their identities revealed. Scott was clearly one of them."Don't listen to him! He's my ex-fiancé, and I know exactly what he's like. He’s a jerk. This poor waitress is just one of his many victims," Lisa said.Agnes shot Lisa a disdainful look. How dare she call her new boss a jerk! Should she shove a stack of tissues into Lisa's mouth?For now, Agnes chose to hold back. After all, she didn’t yet know what kind of person her new boss was. It was possible that he disliked employees who couldn’t maintain their professionalism.At this point, she noticed that Scott's suit and shirt were slightly damp and stained red.