Chapter 870 Candice entered the bathroom and took her bath. The entire process took a little over an hour. Normally, after bathing, she would wash her hair and blow-dry it. Then, she would do her skincare routine, apply a face mask and hand mask, and finally apply lotion and cream
Chapter 869 Chapter 869: Lucas’ eyes met Nigel’s briefly, his gaze calm as he replied, “You’re always welcome to visit me. But as for the others…†He left the sentence unfinished, but the unspoken message was clear. Carmelita’s face paled further, her expression crumbling into one of utter defeat. She
Chapter 869 Candice’s eyes glistened with tears as she panicked. The scent of Elio’s clothes was soothing and comforting. She felt very thankful. She choked out, “E-Elio, thank you.” Elio bent down to carry her up. He murmured lightly, “I’m sorry. I didn’t protect you well and I got here
Chapter 868 Chapter 868: Belinda shrugged, looking innocent. “I just happened to hear about your past during your college years.†Before Carmelita could form a reply, Belinda’s lips curved further into a sly smile as she continued, “I heard…†Belinda said, “Back in university, you were in a relationship with
Chapter 868 Used to the safety in Norvania, Candice never imagined that in broad daylight, criminals could boldly storm into a hotel and abduct someone. She was thrown into a car with her hands and feet bound, eyes blindfolded, and mouth gagged. She curled up in a corner of the
Chapter 867 Chapter 867: “Lucas, you’ve done an incredible job.†Lucas’ lips curled into a slight smile, his voice calm and unwavering. “It’s only right for me to protect the woman I love.†The words hung in the air, and Nigel froze, his smile faltering. His eyes darted nervously to
Chapter 867 Michaela delivered a firm admonition, stating, “In this world, any woman is welcome, except for Candice Morrison.” However, it wasn’t that Michaela bore any animosity toward Candice. On the contrary, she held a deep affection for her, treating her with the same love and care as if she
Chapter 866 Chapter 866: Without waiting for a reply, Darwin turned and walked away. As Lucas observed Darwin’s retreating figure fade into the distance, his eyes narrowed slightly in contemplation. He glanced back at Belinda and said, “Belinda, in the future, unless absolutely necessary, you really should steer clear of
Chapter 866 Candice’s gasp echoed through the room, her hands flying to her mouth in disbelief as she struggled to comprehend the unfolding scene. Elio’s chilling presence was so overpowering that it reduced the arrogant man to trembling silence. He bowed his head in submission, too terrified to speak. Every
Chapter 865 Chapter 865: True to his word, Darwin wasted no time. Less than thirty minutes later, he entered Lucas’ hospital room. “Ms. Wright, Mr. Clark, I owe you both a sincere apology,†Darwin said, his voice tinged with regret. Belinda remained silent, her expression unreadable. Lucas, however, met Darwin’s
Chapter 865 Despite harboring a secret crush on Elio for many years, Candice knew deep down that a romantic relationship between them was utterly impossible. From a moral standpoint, her unrequited love was destined to remain hidden forever. Therefore, Candice never dared to entertain the hope of getting close to
Chapter 864 Chapter 864: Gordon replied, “As for Verena, her communication records and financial transactions are also clean. However, the surveillance footage presents a challenge. Verena lives in an older neighborhood where surveillance recordings are only stored for a week before being overwritten. Unfortunately, we couldn’t retrieve footage from the
Chapter 864 Elio’s deep voice softly pronounced her name. “Candice.” Perplexed, Candice responded, “Yes?” “Candice,” he called out once more. “I’m here, right beside you. What’s wrong?” Candice replied patiently. “Candice, Candice…” Elio’s voice grew heavier, infused with a sense of desolation. As he continued, his eyes reddened further, his
Chapter 863 Chapter 863: “Okay, I understand,†Holley said immediately, her head nodding in firm agreement. Kylee remained silent, but the tension in her shoulders spoke volumes. She had taken Baker’s warning to heart. She would have to tread more carefully from now on. On her way back to the
Chapter 863 As Candice’s mind continued to wander, her emotions weighed heavily on her. She found herself in a perpetual battle to understand Elio’s intentions, her mind engulfed by thoughts of him as she attempted to unravel his innermost feelings. Unable to hold back, Candice released a deep sigh. Mervyn
Chapter 862 Chapter 862: “Get Kylee to the phone, too. I need to discuss something important with both of you,†Holley said, her tone grave. “Alright,†Baker replied. After a while, Kylee’s voice came through the phone. “What’s going on?†Holley’s voice wavered slightly as she spoke into the phone.
Chapter 862 With roadside parking off-limits, Sean skillfully maneuvered the car into the nearest parking lot. Equipped with a black umbrella, he splashed through the pooled water to join Elio, shielding him from the unrelenting rain. At that moment, Sean found himself at a loss for words. After all, he
Chapter 861 Chapter 861: Kenia turned to Belinda with a furrowed brow, her tone tinged with disapproval and sadness. “Belinda, you’ve really wounded your mother this time. You shouldn’t have doubted her like that! She’s your mother. How could she ever commit such an act?†Belinda lowered her gaze, remaining
Chapter 861 Candice studied Elio with a furrowed brow, perplexed by the bitterness in his tone. Had she misinterpreted something? Visibly disheartened, Elio met her gaze for a tense moment before abruptly exiting the car. “Sean, please take her,” he instructed icily before slamming the door and striding away. Candice
Chapter 860 Chapter 860: Holley’s chaotic thoughts were abruptly interrupted when Belinda’s calm, steady voice cut through the tension. “Mom, there’s something I want to ask you.†Holley blinked, snapping back to the present. She looked at Belinda, feigning composure. “What is it?†Belinda’s expression remained unreadable as she asked,