《Running Away from a Billionaire》


 Chapter 1

    Chapter 1


    Chapter 1 Divorce? Over My Dead Body!


    "Let''s get divorced." Emily Gale was disheartened as she looked at the dashingly handsome man


    whom most women wanted to be with but she was now divorcing him.


    Hunter Jackson, the most eligible and desired man in Bentson City, was rich, handsome, sophisticated


    and one of the most respected men in the city. But after being married for three years, she had given


    up hope that he would ever truly love her. After three long years, she was going to do the unthinkable


    Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    and end one of the most envied matches in the city.


    "Divorce. You want it, you got it. I set you free. Henceforth we no longer have anything to do with each


    other." Emily endured the harsh words and the heartache but refused to look at him.


    Hunter was expressionless, deep in thought. He picked up the pen and signed the divorce papers


    handed to him by Emily. Thereafter he stood up from the table at the caf¨¦ and confidently walked out.


    His tall and strong frame immediately got every woman in the caf¨¦''s attention.


    That was their rtionship in a nutshell. No matter what she did, good or bad, it didn''t leave a single


    impression on him.


    Their rtionship had been like this for over a year, so she had gotten used to it somewhat. Even if it


    hurt her like crazy. As Emily walked out of the caf¨¦, her cell phone rang.


    "Wendy", Emily answered the call and biting down on her lips said softly, "I listened to you and got him


    to sign the divorce papers."


    "Really, he signed the papers?" Wendy Gale could barely hide her excitement and glee.


    Emily was confused by her sister''s reaction. She frowned and continued, "He signed, Wendy. Why are


    you so happy about this?"


    "Ha ha ha, Emily, you really divorced Hunter, ha ha ha, you are an idiot!"


    "What the hell are you talking about, sis?" Emily was even more puzzled. She felt that something was


    amiss.


    "Isn''t it obvious! With you divorcing Hunter I''ll have a chance to marry him!"


    Standing in the building across from Emily, Wendy looked at her from the top floor andughed


    hysterically. She said, "Why do you think that Hunter has always been so cold towards you?"


    "What the...?" Emily asked clutching her cell phone and unknowingly walking onto the main road.


    "Because he always med you for the death of his brother. Do you expect him to love the woman


    who has killed his little brother?"


    "I did not!!" Emily protested, "I have nothing to do with Vincent''s death, did you...?"


    Emily''s eyes suddenly widened, she realized, "This was your n all along, you sick bitch!"


    "What are you going to do, tell Hunter the truth? What a pity, It''s toote now." Wendy''s diabolical


    "I won''t let you off! You tricked me!" Emily hated herself for realizing all of this toote.


    "I am afraid that you won''t have a chance now." Wendy looked down at the figure on the road and with


    an evil smile said, "Look to your left."


    Emily nced to the left, but at that instance, a loud impact rang out.


    Bone shattering pain permeated throughout her entire body. She was like a leaf drifting in the wind.


    After being hit by the truck, her body hit the ground with a hard thump.


    Her life shed before her eyes. Half her life she spent obsessed over Hunter and trying to make him


    happy.


    She thought to herself, if she had a chance to live her life again, she wouldn''t ever love him again. How


    could she love a man who couldn''t love her back?


    Emily closed her eyes. As shey there unconsciously, she couldn''t see the dashingly handsome man,


    Hunter Jackson, running out of the crowd and lifting up her blood-soaked body.


    And she could not see that the man who everyone idolized in tears as he carried her to the sidewalk


    and called 9-11.


    She could not see that within her bag, out came the divorce agreement and where Hunter was


    supposed to sign his name, he had written the words, ''Over My Dead Body.''


    Emily''s body turned icy cold and finally she breathed herst.

 Chapter 2

    Chapter 2


    Chapter 2 Eighteen Again


    Emily opened her eyes and found that she was reborn.


    She looked at herself in the mirror.


    Her body felt unbearable hot and her face was covered with thick makeup. She was wearing a plunging V neckline gown, the time on the clock was exactly


    7:48 in the evening.


    This was all too familiar, and Emily shuddered at the memory.


    She revived from her death and found herself back in her 18-year old body. This night was her engagement to Hunter Jackson.


    In her previous life, it was at this engagement event that she was drugged. When Hunter''s subordinates came to look for her, she was making out with two


    male make-up artists.


    This was stopped by Hunter''s subordinates and they did their best to protect her dignity. Unfortunately, it became the talk of the town and blemished her


    This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    character. Despite this, Hunter still fulfilled his grandmother''s wishes and married her. But from that point on, he never trusted her again.


    Now, it was only two minutes from the event that caused most of her life''s problems.


    Emily pinched her hands and tried to wake herself from the effects of the drug that she had been given. She struggled to the door.


    Before she could open the door, she could hear a voice saying "You must get this right. You must say that the bitch seduced you both."


    "We know, Ms. Gale. Rest assured. No one will know that you are involved," a strange man''s voice replied.


    Wendy Gale''s voice softly replied, "When this is done, I''ll send the rest of the money. If this fails, I shouldn''t have to tell you what will happen."


    "We won''t fail! Ms. Gale, you just sit back and enjoy the show."


    Emily pinched her hands even harder. She had never suspected Wendy before but it was Wendy who had set-up from the start!


    Her body was getting hotter and hotter, and Emily started to panic. Oh no. If they enter with her in this condition, she wouldn''t be able to resist them. Then after


    they had taken advantage of her, they can still say that it was she who initiated it.


    She can''t remain here, she must escape!


    The dressing room was linked to an adjoining restroom. Emily took an eyebrow trimmer as a weapon and stumbled towards the door to the restroom. Just as


    she closed the door to the restroom, the outer door opened and the two male makeup artists entered the room.


    "Where is she?" "Check out the restroom!"


    As fast as she could, Emily got out of the restroom and into the corridor. She continued to stumble along towards the lift.


    As she entered the lift, she heard from the long corridor the male make-up artists'' voices, "Oh no! That woman has escaped! We can''t let her escape."


    The engagement event was being held at a hotel and now the grand ballroom was already filled with guests.


    Emily was drugged. She didn''t know what she''ll do under the influence of the drugs. Barely conscious, she took the lift down to the basement parking garage.


    No matter what, she must leave this ce tonight.


    Just a short distance away, she saw a car door open. Clenching her teeth, she headed into the car. With the eyebrow trimmer in hand, she pressed it against


    the upant''s neck and demanded, "Drive! Drive away from here now!"


    The dashingly handsome man frowned and looked down at the small de pressed against his neck with cold eyes.


    Emily felt a chille over her, she thought, this man was so chilling.


    Two men dashed out from the lift and were obviously looking for her.


    Emily couldn''t be bothered to look at the men, shut the door with a thump. She continued to press the de on his neck, and said, "Tell your driver to go!"


    "Sir..." the driver said in shock looking at his boss.


    Emily finally realized who the man she was threatening was. In her panic, she identally cut down on his neck and drew a trace of blood.


    Good lord! Just her luck. She had randomly chosen this car and the owner happened to be the man who she was to be engaged to. The man who had broken


    her heart in her previous life, the man who she had sworn never to love again- Hunter Jackson!

 Chapter 3

    Chapter 3


    Chapter 3 Hunter, You Scum


    Time stood still in the car.


    Emily''s hand was trembling and Liam, the driver, broke out in cold sweat. He was worried about the cut on the master''s neck.


    Only Hunter remained expressionless and emotionless throughout the encounter. He nced outside at the two men and said, to Emily and Liam''s disbelief,


    "Drive!"


    "Dri... Drive?" Liam was shocked. Was his boss really being threatened by his future wife?


    Mr. Hunter was revered as a god in Bentson City. He has never ever been threatened before, especially by someone holding a knife! Anyone who dared might


    as well been asking for death.


    Emily could not think straight. As the car drove out of the hotel car park, she eased the grip and the eyebrow trimmer slipped from her grasp.


    The trimmer dropped onto Hunter''s strong hands and he tossed it aside.


    "Where do you want to go?" The voice was strangely reassuring. She could never tire from listening to that deep manly voice.


    Emily unconsciously grabbed onto his shirt as her body continued to heat up and she was starting to feel dizzy.


    But there was this thought in her mind, deep in her consciousness.


    "Hunter..." Her breathing was short andbored. With a husky voice, she said, "I don''t love you, I never will love you. You scum!"


    Liam flinched and almost lost control of the car. Tonight''s their engagement. How could she be so disrespectful? Although he knew that Mr. Hunter was only


    obeying his grandmother''s wishes for this arranged marriage, how could she disrespect him?


    All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.


    But it was obvious that the future Mrs. Hunter was in a daze and perhaps she didn''t even know what she was saying.


    Hunter raised his thick eyebrows and stared at the cherry red face of hers, "Me? Scum?"


    He didn''t remember doing anything that awful to his fianc¨¦e to deserve being called a scum.


    "You''re a scumbag." Emily bit her lip, her eyes were dted and dull. She had suffered so many grievances, unhappiness, and hopelessness due to this man.


    "Why do you treat me this way? Hunter, you piece of shit, why?"


    She clenched her fists and firmly pounded on his chest. Hunter grabbed her hands and before he could speak, the silly girl raised her head, with tears swelling


    in her eyes and pouting lips. It was a face full of grief, "Hunter, it hurts me so much..."


    Her pitiful state made Hunter wonder if he had ever done anything to hurt her, honestly, they had barely ever met.


    Emily was even more dazed as the drugs continued to take effect on her body. She was so hot, so itchy like countless bugs were crawling all over her.


    She continued to lean onto Hunter and started to nuzzle him. Hunter looked down and with both hands, pushed her shoulders away. He didn''t say a word, but


    he didn''t need to with those cold icy eyes that could kill anyone''s soul with a single re.


    Emily looked into those eyes and shivered like she was cold despite the fact that her body felt like it was on fire. But soon, the coldest breeze couldn''t put out


    the fire. The drugs continued to take effect and she already couldn''t tell who was in front of her.


    She grabbed Hunter''s cor, "I''m hot. Put it in me..."


    "Mr. Hunter, Sir. I don''t think Ms. Gale is feeling well," Liam said as he stole a nce at the rear-view mirror.


    Hunter looked down at Emily, and suddenly, the girl slid her leg on hisp and straddled him.

 Chapter 4

    Chapter 4


    Chapter 4 Behave Yourself


    Ah... Liam flinched and the car almost mounted the curb.


    Uneptable, this is totally uneptable! Never has there been any woman who dares to be so disrespectful to Mr. Hunter!


    Will the master throw her out of the car?


    Emily squinted her eyes and stared at the dashingly handsome face, her breathing was fast andbored.


    Hunter''s face was ice-cold, his fingers pinched her chin and lifted her face. "Who did this to you?"


    Tonight was their engagement. Although he didn''t have any feelings for his fianc¨¦e, she was still his fianc¨¦e. Whoever did this to her might as well attacked


    Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    him. He narrowed his eyes, and with an air of vengeance, he coldly said, "Was it those two men?"


    Emily wasn''t in the mood to answer that question. Trying to break free from his grip, her head tilted forward and kissed him.


    Liam flinched again and the car almost swerved.


    "Emily, do you know what you are doing?" Hunter gently pushed her back, but she still held onto her shoulders. That stone-cold face finally revealed a hint of


    concern for her.


    How dare she kiss him! The nerve of this woman! "You... you!"


    His voice seemed to be drowned by her kiss.


    Hunter''s hands continued to hold onto her shoulders and initially he wanted to let go, but the kiss was unexpectedly good.


    Then Hunter quickly realized that the girl in his embrace was like a ticking time-bomb.


    Hunter grabbed Emily''s hand. He spoke again, but this time his voice was a little rougher, "Don''t move!"


    But this girl could not control herself.


    Hunter sighed coldly. Hunter was usually cold as ice during high-pressure situations, but he was losing his cool, "Find a ce and stop!"


    Liam, sweating profusely in anxiety and he was trying to find a suitable ce to stop the car. He identally looked at the rear-view mirror and saw Emily


    kicking up a fuss.


    She has really lost allposure; her face was flushed so red that it seemed like blood could ooze out any moment. Hunter took notice and his cold heart


    started to reveal a trace ofpassion.


    Hisrge hands grasped Emily''s tiny hands and he said as gently as he could, "Behave yourself, don''t move."


    He nced at Liam and coldly said, "Do you want to keep your eyes?"


    Though his voice was calm and collected, Liam panicked and sweated even more, "No... yes, I want them..."


    Liam took one quick nce at the scene in the back. Emily''s hands were still on Mr. Hunter''s chest and what took Liam by surprise was, Mr. Hunter who


    usually hates being touched was actually letting this woman do it!


    But now he had to find a ce to park the car and got out or he would be fired!

 Chapter 5

    Chapter 5


    Chapter 5 Woman, You Asked for It


    Finally, Liam found a ce and the car stopped by the seaside. Liam jumped out immediately. With a firm thud the door closed and locked. As fast as Liam


    This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    could, he disappeared into the darkness.


    In the car, the man''s shirt has be ruffled. His expression remained cold and emotionless but sweat started to bead down his forehead and cheeks. He


    looked Irresistible seductive.


    His sweaty hands grasped her tiny hands tightly and a muted voice said, "Emily, do you know what you are doing?"


    "I..." Emily shook her head, she didn''t know a thing.


    Hunter''s eyes squinted, "Do you know who I am?"


    Little did he expect that there would be a day when a silly girl caused him to lose control.


    But he wanted her to know clearly who the person before her was.


    Emily sighed and turned her watery eyes on him.


    Who he is? He... "You are... Jack Hunter."


    "Very good!" Hunter finally released her and started to gently take off his shirt.


    This is the first time he willingly took off his clothes in front of her. Ever!


    Emily was dumbfounded, she already knew that Hunter was attractive, but she didn''t expect him to be so devilishly dashing!


    But his re was still so frighteningly cold.


    The true Hunter is cold, calcted,posed, and bloodthirsty as a wolf!


    Emily suddenly realized that she was about to be devoured like prey. Her hot desire for him was swiftly dampened by his predatory re.


    She couldn''t help but shiver and retreat, "I..."


    "Why? Weren''t you eager for it?" Hunter pulled her back in.


    Emily shook her head and used both her hands to push him away. She felt his hands touch her and they were warmer than hers!


    "I... I''m fine now." The man in front of her is dangerous. Scary. He is one of those once involved with, you''ll never be able to escape from.


    Oh my lord, he is Hunter! What happened to her just now? Why did she seduce him?


    Her body was hot and yet chilly, chilled by her fear of him.


    What happened in her previous life came back to her in detail. Emily could not help but tense up. This is someone who she definitely could not offend. Why


    didn''t she run far away from him?


    "You have inmed my desire, now you are ying hard to get?" He said threateningly as he lifted her face by the chin.


    "Little one, are you toying with me?"


    "I, of course not..." Emily struggled uneasily. She wanted to push him away but was unable to.


    "I shouldn''t have done it, Hunter, please ... let go of me..."


    She was panicking and wanted to flee but she couldn''t resist any further.


    "You double-minded little thing," Hunter gazed down at her, "Woman, you asked for it!"

 Chapter 6

    Chapter 6


    Chapter 6 Brave Enough to Leave


    ckness.


    When Emily Gale awoke, she was the only one in the car.


    The evening gown she had worn was tossed aside and torn into pieces. A sense of unease welled up inside her, how horny was she back then?


    What had she just done? Was she who torn her evening dress? Where did she get such strength?


    As soon as she sat up, she frowned at the pain. The fragmentary memories gradually became clear.


    She had just, sat on Hunter, taken off his clothes, unfastened his belt, and pulled his pants off. God! She had just sex with the most desired man in the city. The


    almost untouchable leader of the Jackson Family!


    But it seems like there''s something wrong. Why did she feel so embarrassed right now? It takes two to tango, he wanted it just as bad as he.


    "It hurts!" With his jacket wrapped around her, Emily sat up and peeked out of the window.


    Not far away, Hunter''s tall figure stood against the wind, no one knows what Liam was telling him.


    This was now the second time she had met him for the first time, however, by watching his perfect figure viewed from the behind, her heart still trembled at the


    first. Her hand covered her chest tightly and bit her lower lip.


    "No way I will fall for him again! This man is absolutely heartless!"


    In herst life, no matter how hard she pursued, how much effort she expended, or how passionate she was, he was still cold like an ice-capped mountain that


    She thought, it wasn''t that he couldn''t love her, it was he couldn''t love anyone! No, she would never again repeat this tragedy again in this life!


    She fastened the buttons of her jacket carefully and climbed into the driver''s seat...


    Not far from the car, Liam hung up the phone and immediately reported to Hunter respectfully, "Everyone is still waiting at the hotel. Do you want to go back


    All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    and continue the engagement banquet?"


    With Hunter''s status in Bentson City, no one would dare leave the party unless he said so.


    If they had to wait all day they would because no one wanted to displease him.


    Hunter didn''t speak, his eyes stared deeply at the sea horizon far away. Liam had known Hunter for years, but no one could ever guess what he was thinking.


    His eyes were too cold and unpredictable.


    Mr. Hunter did not talk and Liam did not dare to disturb him. Liam quietly waited for him by the beach.


    After a long pause, Hunter turned his gaze towards the car, "The engagement continue as nned."


    After some time, the girl should have recovered already, Hunter thought to himself.


    After all, this engagement was his grandmother''s idea, which means nothing could stop this for going forward.


    Liam followed Hunter, fearing that the youngdy would still be unpredictable. He didn''t know yet what the situation was, so he didn''t dare to get close.


    But as he turned to face the car, the scene before him left him inplete shock.


    With a loud whine, the car in front of them drove away!


    Liam and Hunter were both in disbelief, their eyes opened wide in shock.


    Liam stared at the car''s shadow disappearing far away, he waspletely befuddled.


    Thank god he has a strong heart, otherwise, he would be frightened to death by this future woman that will a big part of his future life, Liam thought.


    Liam thought about what happened so far. First, this woman hijacked the Mr. Hunter with a knife, then she touched Mr. Hunter and kissed him! She took off his


    clothes and pulled down his trousers and...


    It was unlikely that that tiny woman was able to fore herself on him. I mean, she couldn''t have raped him. Mr. Hunter would never let that happen.


    But now, after all of that, this woman has the nerve to steal his car! This is a disaster; how could this have happened?


    After being abandoned by his future wife, the young master must be furious right now.


    And if Mr. Hunter is furious, there was no saying what would happen. Being fired might be the best result. There was a huge "bang" sound above his head, a


    sh of lightning streaked across the sky, and the rain began to pour.


    Liam''s legs softened, and he almost knelt to God.


    Does God want me to die or what?


    "Mr. Hunter, I... I will gather our crews here to pick you up."


    "Get the hell out of here and get it done."


    The rain poured over Hunter Jackson''s short hair, and his messy bangs fell on his face, which not only didn''t detract from his handsomeness but added a touch


    of devilish charm.


    That''s when Hunter felt a cold chill all over his body, and his icy face, which had never known shock, burned with anger.


    She had cut him, touched him, raped him, used him and now, she has dared to leave him on the road! Okay, great!


    Emily Gale, you are bold!

 Chapter 7

    Chapter 7


    Chapter 7 In One nce, Shocked by Her Beauty


    Emily Gale really had no idea what she hoped by driving away from Hunter.


    I mean, abandon Hunter? How could it be possible? How could any girl do that?


    But now, she could even think about being with him again. The mess in the car just then was an ident, a mistake. Now that she hade to her senses it


    was time to get out of here.


    But what the hell is going on with this inexplicable downpour? Was this supposed to make her and Hunter hate each other even more?


    Thinking of the trouble she might have put him into, Emily''s hands shook, and she almost crashed in a panic.


    She didn''t want to have anything to do with Hunter, but she also didn''t want him to hate her.


    She knows what kind of person he is. This would never end well if she pissed him off.


    The road was bumpy, and finally, she managed to drive the car into Gale''s Vi. Emily stepped on the brakes, stopped the car.


    Getting wet in the rain, she left the parking garage quickly and hurried to the main house. The rain hit her face and washed away all her makeup.


    She couldn''t see clearly in front of her. Suddenly, and with a loud bang, she hit her head on someone''s elbow.


    This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    She was struck by the rebound and fell. The other one was also pushed back a few steps by the impact.


    "You...", holding an umbre, Manson Jackson''s face went dark and was about to me the maid who was being so reckless.


    But after seeing the maid''s face clearly, he was startled and suddenly shocked by her beauty.


    When did the Jacksons hire such a beautiful maid? Her small face was so lovely and delicate, and the features were amazingly exquisite.


    While soaking in the rain, her petite figure looked so fragile and made people want to hold her in their arms and take good care of her.


    Even Wendy Gale, known as one of the top beauties of Benton City, was still less than one-tenth as beautiful as thisdy!


    "Miss, you..." Manson Jackson was about to help her.


    But this little girl got up on her own, ran away quickly without even taking a look at him.


    There was a small garden in front of the garage where the flower bed turned the trail into several paths.


    In the blink of an eye, the beautiful girl had disappeared.


    But the little, fair, wless face was deeply imprinted in Manson Jackson''s heart.


    The grandparents of the Jacksons and Gales were ying matchmaker, and each of the Jackson''s sons were being matched with one of the Gale''s beautiful


    daughters.


    In the Gale family, the second daughter, Wendy Gale was the most beautiful one. The eldest daughter was not bad. Still, she''s not as pretty as Wendy.


    But the thirddy of the family is a freak. She wears too much makeup, and people want to vomit when they see her.


    But, that doesn''t matter, who is this maid?


    Not far away, Wendy Gale had just gotten off the car. She came over with an umbre, "Manson, why are you here?"


    Half an hour ago, Liam called to tell her that the engagement banquet was canceled. Wendy just couldn''t be happier. She was in such a good mood, she


    couldn''t keep the smile on her face down.


    Manson usually liked to see Wendy''s smile. Every time she smiled, his whole world lit up.


    But this time, when he looked at her smile, he felt something was missing.


    He shook his head and said to himself, she''s still the seconddy of the Gale family, not somebody that an ordinary maid could even begin topete with.


    The engagement banquet was canceled, and he had nothing to do tonight, so he thought that this would be some good time to get some personal time with


    Wendy. Of course, Wendy had seen through his intentions. Over the past few days, Manson was chasing after her so desperately, he almost surrendered to


    her deadly charm.


    Her original n is to use Manson Jackson to get closer to his brother Hunter. But considering the engagement banquet was canceled, she now knew that


    there was an opening she could take advantage of.


    Why go for the Beta member of the Jackson family when you could get the leader of the pack, Wendy thought. She really didn''t need Manson anymore.


    "Father and others will be here soon. Manson, I don''t think tonight''s going to be a peaceful night for our family, maybe you should leave."


    Due to the fact that Emily escaped from the engagement banquet, her father must be furious right now. A very important meeting was about to take ce.


    She really did have a lot of things to do. Manson Jackson''s presence at the meeting wouldplicate things if she was going to get Hunter.


    "Manson, I''ll see you again tomorrow."


    She thought that it would take a lot of effort to persuade Manson Jackson, but surprisingly, Manson agreed without hesitation.


    "Then I''ll go back, see you soon."


    Looking at the main house in the distance, though his eyes, Manson seemed a little disappointed.


    The face of the little maid just then had been wandering in his mind.


    He gave Wendy a quick nce again, nodded and turned away.


    Wendy Gale was a little surprised, the way he looked at her just then. Somehow there was no passion at all, was her control slipping?


    But it didn''t matter. Now was time to focus on the work ahead. Her father, Charles Gale had just arrived.

 Chapter 8

    Chapter 8


    Chapter 8 Second Sister, What Did You Let Me Drink


    "Is Emily here? What''s going on? Get her down here immediately!"


    As he arrived home, Charles stomped his feet in anger when he heard that Emily was upstairs in her room. He thought that his youngest daughter had met


    with an ident with or without Hunter Jackson. But why did shee here alone? Does she intend to abandon her marriage? What the hell was going on?


    That good for nothing girl! She isn''t even that pretty and yet Master Jackson was willing to marry her, how can she be so useless! If she offends Hunter


    Jackson, how will the Gale family survive in Bentson City? She''s going to drag all of us down.


    His wife Kate Gale red at the maid and shouted, "Hurry and get Emily down!"


    "Yes, Madam!" The maid rushed upstairs.


    Wendy walked briskly into the house and also heard that Emily was in the house. She looked at Kate for confirmation and Kate nodded. Wendy rushed over to


    Charles who was now furious, she said softly, "Dad, you have high blood pressure. Don''t get overly agitated, it''s not good for your health."


    She needed her father to rx.


    "Emily ran away from her engagement, how are we going to exin this to Hunter Jackson?"


    "Dad, it was Grandmother Jackson''s wish that our family be bounded by marriage. After what happened tonight, I''m afraid that Hunter Jackson won''t want to


    marry Emily anymore."


    Wendy lowered her voice further, "If our families are not bound by marriage, Grandmother Jackson will definitely be very upset. We really can''t allow this


    marriage to be cancelled."


    Charles replied hopelessly, "I agree with you. Hunter Jackson will not want this fool Emily anymore. How can we salvage this engagement?"


    "How about..." Wendy started to blush. She was ying coy because she was still a high-born woman, and there were rules that governed what a youngdy


    could and should say.


    Kate of course knew what her daughter meant and continued, "Originally, it was the wish of Grandmother Jackson to bind the Jackson and Gale families in


    marriage. It appears to me that Master Jackson isn''t that fond of Emily."


    "What do you mean?" Charles said a bit more upbeat as he began to sense a way to get out of this mess.


    Kate said immediately, "If we were to change another daughter of the Gale family, someone who is far prettier and talented, perhaps Master Jackson will


    approve ..."


    "Oh yes, in that case my little sister will take my ce and be the fianc¨¦e of Hunter Jackson."


    Emily came down the stairs and leaned over the banister, andughed as she looked at Wendy, "But my lovely little sister, aren''t you already with the Jackson


    All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    family''s second son, Vincent Jackson?"


    "Don''t you talk nonsense. It''s true that Vincent wants me, but I haven''t agreed to anything yet." Wendy raised her head and looked clearly at Emily''s face, and


    was shocked, "Emily, you... why don''t you have any make up on? You..."


    Kate was also surprised to see that Emily''s face was clean. How can this girl reveal her face without any makeup?


    "It''s already sote, why do I have to make up if I was about to go to bed?"


    Emily smiled slyly and stared at Wendy, pretending to be naive.


    "Sis, you taught me the importance of make-up and why a woman should always wear it. But now I realize that I look even better without make up!"


    Charles was stupefied. Normally Emily liked to put on a lot of make-up, but now getting a good look at her face without it, Emily was really pretty! Wendy''s


    heart sank on seeing her father''s expression. She could only force out augh. "No, no, it was Emily who always wants to make up. When did I say something


    like that?"


    Once she finished, she changed the topic, "Emily, what happened tonight? Where did you go? Why didn''t you turn up at the engagement ceremony?"


    She was still thatpassionate and gentle sister in front of Emily and her parents. Emily was amazed how well Wendy could put up that face and pretend


    that she actually cared about her.


    Emilyughed coldly on the inside. In her previous life, it was this lying Wendy who caused her a life of misery, even causing the death of Vincent Jackson.


    Today, the heavens gave her another chance to relive this life and make up for past mistakes. If she didn''t settle the score with her sister, it would an


    opportunity wasted.


    Emily shed her eyes at her sister and said, "Wendy, I''m not sure why, but after you gave me a drink, I suddenly became dizzy and my whole body heated


    up."


    She rubbed her temples to show that she has not fully recovered.


    "I was afraid that I''ll make a fool of myself and hurried home for a cold shower. I''m still feeling rather ufortable."


    She looked towards Wendy and while her eyes betrayed a small smile, all that people could see was her innocent, naive face. "Wendy, what did you let me


    drink? Why did my body feel so strange?"

 Chapter 9

    Chapter 9


    Chapter 9 What Is That?


    What would make you dizzy, body heat up and feel strange after drinking it?


    Charles'' attention was now on Wendy. He was almost fifty and he wasn''t a fool. What drink did she drink and why did his second daughter give it to his


    youngest daughter?


    Wendy was full of guilt, she shook her head, "Father, I didn''t drug Emily, how could I..."


    Emily blinked those big round eyes and stared at her usingly but innocently, "Wendy, what do you mean drugged? Did you drug me? "


    Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    She was only eighteen and it was easy to pretend that she didn''t know what was happening.


    Emily, with a little experience now, certainly acted very convincingly!


    "Wendy! What did you let her drink?" Charles frowned angrily.


    If Wendy had really done anything to sabotage Emily and Hunter Jackson''s engagement, he would pay for it!


    "Father, how could I hurt Emily? That silly girl must have drunk something she shouldn''t have and she was afraid that she''ll be punished by you. She is just


    ming me for your problems."


    Wendy was really acting it up, there were even mist in her eyes.


    "Dad, I''m your daughter. You should be aware of what kind of person I am."


    Kate interjected, "Charles, our Wendy is well known in Bentson City, do you think that she could do that to her sister?"


    "Furthermore, Emily has always been a little naughty. Who are you going to trust, her or Wendy who has always been loyal and sessful daughter."


    Wendy has always been serious in her studies and obedient to her parents. Whether it was helping others or schoolwork, it has always been top marks.


    When she was eighteen, she participated in several social events in Bentson City and promptly became known as the most popr socialite in Bentson City.


    She was not only beautiful but she was also very talented. She yed the piano well, danced well, everything she did was perfection.


    Charles looked again at Emily who was still standing at the stairs. He was unsure of what to do.


    She is his daughter but she has always been a delinquent. She doesn''t like to study, she smokes and drinks, likes to wear heavy makeup, flirt, run away from


    home, you name it, she has done it.


    These can''t be saved by an innocent perfect face.


    Atst, Charles said, "Emily, your sister wouldn''t have done that to you, I''m afraid this is a misunderstanding."


    Emilyughed coldly without a hint of warmth.


    Emily knew her father well and why he said what he did. Most of her ''problems'' were because of Wendy. She smoke, drank heavily and wore heavy make-up


    only once at the bequest of Wendy. Someone took her photo and the picture went viral across the inte.


    She was an idiot in her previous life, Emily admitted to herself. she has never suspected Wendy.


    "Of course, I know that it''s a misunderstanding, why would my older sister want to harm me? She always taught me how to cover my tracks and how to hide


    my misdeeds."


    She blinked andughed, "If it wasn''t for Wendy, father, you wouldn''t have found out so quickly."


    "What did you say?" Charles stared at Wendy.


    "Father, I.. how would I..." Damn that Emily, Wendy thought. Is she doing all of this on purpose tonight? How could she have such a big transformation,


    especially on a key night like tonight?


    Was it a slip of the tongue or on purpose? Was she mistaken? Wendy got nervous, had she overyed her hand tonight?


    "Charles, Wendy hates the smell of cigarettes. You know that. Do you think that she''ll teach Emily how to smoke?"


    Kate wanted so much to p Emily. Previously Emily was dumb as a post, she didn''t even know how to string a sentence properly. But now, her words are


    sharp while appearing to be innocent. Every sentence was drawing blood, something was different.


    Charles didn''t know what to believe. Tonight, his youngest daughter had a huge change and he is still stunned. But, now he had to take care of the issue


    behind the cancelled ceremony. What was he going to do about that?


    Suddenly, Kate raised her eyebrow and dashed upstairs towards Emily, "What''s that on your neck?"

 Chapter 10

    Chapter 10


    Chapter 10 That Man, That''s Him


    Emily was still physically weak and struggled to stand.


    Kate was too fast and before Emily realized that there could be something on her neck, Kate was already grabbing her cor.


    Kate was not gentle with Emily and with one yank, she let Emily''s neck in view of the others.


    Wendy sneered in her mind and emphasized, "My god! Emily, your... your neck is covered with so many love bites!"


    Emily couldn''t hide it as she was dragged down the stairs by Kate. Before she could exin, Charles was already next to her.


    "You... you... what happened!" Charles stared at the love bites on Emily''s neck and cor bone. His fingers were trembling in anger.


    These where the ones on her neck, there must be even more elsewhere.


    Wendy immediately acted proper and pretended to be concerned, "Emily, what happened to you?"


    Wendy looked at Charles and he was already fuming from anger.


    This daughter of his should always consider her father first, "What you did, what will it do to my reputation?"


    Kate immediately tried to calm the situation, "Emily, you have hurt your father and our family. If Hunter Jackson knows that you did this evening, it will be the


    end of this family!"


    "You... you want the entire Gale family to be buried with you?" Charles finally exploded.


    All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.


    This daughter''s shameless actions could be the final nail in the coffin for the Gale family!


    "You unfilial daughter, you!" He lifted his hand and was about to strike her.


    "What makes you think that the man I was with tonight wasn''t Hunter Jackson?"


    Emily''s words made Charles freeze in position, with his hand raised, "What did you say tonight the man you were with was Hunter Jackson?"


    Emily did not answer. If she could help it, she wouldn''t have anything to do with that piece of crap.


    But what happened tonight to her body, Kate and Wendy would never let go. She certainly will not risk having them look under her clothes.


    "Dad, impossible... it can''t be Hunter. Why would he want a woman like her?"


    "Why not? Why can''t he like me? Don''t tell me that you don''t think that I''m not as pretty as you?"


    With all her makeup removed, these words were indeed convincing. Charles was not blind.


    At a loss for words after being repeatedly rebutted by Emily, she looked at Kate with a pair of bloodshot eyes. Wendy was in shock, when did Emily get so


    confident?


    Kate sharply said, "Are you taking us for fools? How low do you view Hunter Jackson? A great family like that would never stoop to such lows. Hunter Jackson


    would never..."


    She paused, after all, she is ady with stature, some words should not be said. But must be said!


    "Even if he wanted to do that with you, he would never risk the ceremony for the sake of a quickie with you."


    She looked at Charles, and immediately changed her demeanor, "Charles, she must be lying!"


    Charles was flustered and started to think about what to do. Kate has a point. Hunter Jackson is a person of authority; he wouldn''t do something as reckless as


    this.


    "Do you know Hunter Jackson? How do you know for sure the he wouldn''t?" Emily pushed away Kate''s hand who was holding onto her cor andughed


    coldly.


    "Hunter Jackson said that tomorrow he will exin everything. It''s almost 1:00 PM now. Why don''t we wait for a few more hours and listen to what he says?"


    "No, Emily must be nning to run away during this time. Charles, she has done something simr before!"


    Kate was determined to deal with her tonight. She will not give her another chance. With the arrogant look on Emily, no one would want her.


    "Charles, she is not repentant for the trouble she has caused. Tonight, you must give her a good beating! Otherwise, she will never learn!"


    "Sir!" The caretaker hurriedly ran in, panting, "Sir, Master Jackson is here."

 Chapter 11

    Chapter 11


    Chapter 11 Not Even A nce


    Hunter actually came! Emily never expected that her attempt to calm the situation actually materialized. But, it''s 2 am, why is he here at this hour?


    When the Gale family heard that Master Jackson is here, everyone became excited and anxious.


    Charles and Kate immediately went out to receive him. Wendy quickly checked her makeup and rushed out.


    Only Emily felt an inexplicable unease and retreated quietly to her room as everyone was out to wee Hunter.


    When Hunter emerged from the car, every Gale family member was shocked. They could see that his body was damp and the shirt and trousers were creased.


    It was obvious that they were wet and dried soon after. His hair was out of ce and looked like it was wet from a downpour. What happened to Master


    Jackson?


    But the important thing was, even though in this state, he still exuded an irresistible attraction to thedies. Not only was his image unaffected but his roughed-


    up looks emitted a unique maism. Even when a man sees him, they''ll be floored by his superiority and not dare to look directly at him. But what caused


    this to Master Jackson? Furthermore, after being wet to this extent, he didn''t change and came directly to their house?


    "Master Jackson, why didn''t you inform us beforeing?"


    Master Jackson didn''t express any unhappiness but Charles was very nervous and worried.


    Don''t tell me that Master Jackson was here because Emily failed to turn up at the engagement ceremony. The more he thought, the possibility of that became


    higher. All because of that Emily!


    Kate didn''t even dare to speak. She always felt that she wasn''t worthy of speaking in front of Master Jackson. But she kept pushing Wendy forward so that her


    daughter has a chance to interact with Hunter.


    Wendy was pretending to have a reserved manner, but with a push from her mother, she said softly, "Master Jackson, how are you? I''m Wendy, the second


    daughter of Gale family."


    She presented her best side to Hunter but he didn''t even take a nce at her!


    Wendy was shocked. Don''t tell me there is a man in Bentson City who doesn''t know that she''s the most popr socialite?


    "Master Jackson..."


    "Excuse me, is Emily home?" Hunter looked at Charles and said authoritatively. But even that soft tone was unable to ease the anxiety and tension that


    everyone felt.


    "Yes, Emily, she''s home, she''s at the hall." Charles had a bad feelinging over him, thinking that Hunter is here to pursue tonight''s incident!


    This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    "Master Jackson, please, pleasee in for a seat."


    Hunter nodded and went in with him. Liam was with Hunter and did not give Wendy a chance to get close to the Master. Master hates women who get too


    close to him. To him, Wendy was the same as those idiotic women.


    Emily could not be seen anywhere in the hall. How dare that damn woman escape!


    Charles suppressed his anger andmanded, "Get Emily down!"


    As the servant quickly ran upstairs, Charles nervously smiled to Hunter, "Master Jackson, please have a seat."


    Even as his trousers were still damp, Hunter calmly sat down without any expression.


    Seeing the legendary Master Jackson in close proximity and exuding superiority, Wendy was even more mesmerized. But her several advances didn''t earn


    once a gaze from Hunter. She felt very disappointed.


    "Master, future Mistress is here." Liam announced while standing beside him.


    Hunter squinted as he looked at thedying down the stairs. Everyone''s attention was on Emily now. However, Wendy felt ease at the first sight of her.

 Chapter 12

    Chapter 12


    Chapter 12 I''ll Apany You


    Emily put on makeup beforeing down. She did a smoky dark emo style in a hurry and looked like a zombie.


    Wendy and Kate''s heart rxed. Charles on the other hand was shocked, "Why... did you do this? Hurry up and wash away that makeup!"


    She was so innocent and pretty a moment ago but now, she looks horrible!


    What kind of look is this? This daughter of mine is beyond hope!


    Instead, Emily smiled as she walked to her father. She didn''t think that her makeup looked terrible.


    Sheughed, "Father, why did you summon me? I was about to sleep! I''m so tired tonight!"


    "You..."


    "Since you are tired, then, let''s not discuss what happened tonight. Go and rest." Hunter stood up. But he didn''t leave, instead, he walked towards Emily!


    He was calm andposed without a hint that he was angry but Emily could smell danger.


    She backed off a couple of steps and forced a smile, "Then... I''ll go up first, please excuse me."


    In her previous life, Hunter hated her thick makeup. She learned not to makeup so as to please him. She didn''t expect that everyone thought that she was


    prettier without any makeup. Now that she has that zombie look, Hunter must not like it, isn''t it?


    Hunter didn''t say anything, Emily turned to leave.


    As she turned around, she heard a deep voice from behind, "I''ll apany you."


    What? What did he mean? Does he mean that he''ll apany her while she rested upstairs?


    Emily was hoping that she imagined what she heard, but following that, Hunter said to Charles and dashed all her hopes.


    "Today I lost my self-control and disrespected your daughter causing the engagement ceremony to be cancelled, please ept my apologies."


    Master Jackson actually shouldered the entire responsibilities!


    Charles was startled, then surprised, then ted and finally expectant!


    Master Jackson meant that it is possible to salvage the engagement?


    Wendy and Kate were stupefied. The man Emily was with was actually Master Jackson?


    But, how can that be? Someone who looks so bad after makeup, how could Master Jackson like her? Is that the kind of women he likes?


    Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    Liam continued, "Mister Gale, what our Master meant was, he wishes that the engagement ceremony will be held in three days'' time. Does Mister Gale agree


    to it?"


    "Of, of course I agree!" How could he pass up the chance of having such a powerful son-inw!


    Hunter looked at Emily''s surprised petite face, speaking softly to her. "I''m sorry to scare you tonight, now I''ll apany you upstairs to rest."


    He walked past her and up the stairs, "Lead the way."


    The gentle words also sounded like an order. Before her mind reacted, her feet already followed him up the stairs.


    She was very troubled but in front of Charles and Wendy, there were some things that she didn''t want to mention.


    Emily closed the door as soon as they entered the room. Hunter walked to her bed and started to remove his clothes. She asked anxiously, "Master Jackson, I


    know that I was wrong tonight, can you ept my apology?"


    Shemandeered his car, threw him into the sea, and caused him to be drenched in the rain. Each event was a death sentence! But even in death, the


    perpetrator should be allowed to die in peace. But Emily absolutely doesn''t understand what is the meaning of his actions.


    Furthermore, he is removing his clothes?


    She panicked, backed off a couple of steps. She crossed her hands over her breasts, "You... what are you going to do?"

 Chapter 13

    Chapter 13


    Chapter 13 This Man Is too Scheming


    Hunter took off the rain-soaked shirt and threw it down, thereafter, he undid the diamond-studded belt.


    "What do you think you are doing?" Emily unexpectedly saw his tattooed muscles and she breathed nervously. She hurriedly adjusted her gaze. She didn''t


    dare to look at him undress for fear of irresistibly diving into his embrace.


    "Master Jackson, I''m truly in the wrong, how do you want to punish me? I''ll ept your punishment. But I know that you are not really keen to be engaged to


    me."


    He didn''t have any feelings towards her but it''s inexplicable that tonight he truly desired her. But it was obvious that all these were a mistake.


    She continued, "With regards to Matriarch Jackson, I can pay her a visit personally to apologize and exin to her. I guarantee that I will be able to convince


    her. It is no fault of yours."


    "And?" Hunter threw the belt onto his shirt, turned and looked directly at her, "Do you still want to cancel this marriage?"


    "No, I don''t want to cancel the marriage." Emily knew for someone as prideful as Hunter, a rejection by a woman would be a life of insult.


    "Master Jackson, I don''t wish to make things difficult for you. We are notpatible..."


    "On the contrary," Hunter interjected as he walked towards the bathroom, "We are very suitable, in terms of size and rhythm."


    The bathroom door closed and the sttering of water can be heard.


    Emily pondered for three seconds before realizing what Hunter meant.


    Size and rhythm... What the hell? Is this something high and mighty Master of the Jackson family would say? Why is it so different from her image of Master


    Jackson?


    Emily blushed in red, such a sexual statement came from the mouth of Master Jackson is unthinkable!


    She was a little unsettled, should she take the opportunity to escape as he is showering? But, she is unsure if there are his men outside her door. If she was


    caught escaping, the consequences would be dire. How? Should she run?


    She wasn''t sure how long it was and suddenly someone knocked on the door. Liam brought Hunter''s clothes. Emily apologized, "Liam, I know that I was at


    fault tonight, but, what does your Master want to do?"


    She hates to guess someone else''s intentions, especially someone like Hunter who is very difficult to read. Liam was surprised by her familiarity with him


    though they''ve only met twice. It was as if they''ve known each other for a while. But, he wasposed and answered respectfully, "Mistress-to-be, our Master


    is worried that you are alone and came specially to keep you apany."


    If it hadn''t been the incident causing the engagement ceremony to be canceled, she should be already in the Jackson household. Furthermore, Master and


    Missus just had ... tonight, now isn''t it appropriate to continue to nurture the rtionship?


    He was also unsure as to why Master came to the Gale family after being angered by Emily... But who was he to guess the intention of his boss?


    He added, "Trouble Missus to take care of the Master, I''ll take my leave."


    "Liam..."


    "Oh yes, Missus, Master said, if you were to y that game of running away, tomorrow Bentson City''s major inte sites will have the... that recording of your


    intimate moments."


    This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    "What did you say?" Emily was shocked and even her fingertips were numb.


    "Forgot to inform Missus, that Master''s car has aprehensive set of cameras. Although it didn''t record the visuals, the audio was very clear."


    Fuck you! Emily almost couldn''t control herself and explode! Is this a threat?


    She nned to run away from home that night but that dark and evil man could anticipate this!


    "Missus, I''ll take my leave. You and Master have a good rest."


    Liam waved his hand leaving a symbolic friendly wave and closed the door.


    Emily still has not recovered from her shock, a nk from behind, and the door of the bathroom opened...

 Chapter 14

    Chapter 14


    Chapter 14 As long as I am happy


    Hunter came out of the bathroom and his short hair was still dripping wet.


    Sexy, attractive, dashing all rolled into one! Simply irresistible!


    Emily heard herself swallowing a gulp of saliva but she definitely will not admit, having lived two lifetimes, that she still has any feelings towards this man. It


    must be a mistake!


    "Master Jackson, if you are angry that I disrespected you tonight, I can apologize and ept your punishment!" She leaned against the door and forced herself


    to soundposed.


    Hunter looked at her calmly and walked to the study table, he looked around the room.


    "Wine?"


    Emily suddenly remembered that this man has a habit of drinking red wine before going to bed. She wanted to open the door and let the servants bring the


    wine but just as her hand touched the door, she retracted her hand.


    "Master Jackson, my apologies, we don''t have wine at home!" Without wine, he can''t sleep.


    Hunter had a problem with insomnia for five years and it hadn''t gotten any better.


    "Master Jackson, why not I have someone send you back to your mansion?"


    If she can drive this master away, she can n for her escape as well. Hunter did not answer her but said, "Exactly."


    "Huh?" What did he mean? Emily didn''t understand, exactly what?


    "Since you are so eager to move to my mansion, then just pick a few things and we''ll go now."


    "I, I don''t want to move to your ce." She meant that someone will send him there. He didn''t hear clearly or was he pretending?


    Then she realized that she is wanted by this man! No matter here or at Master Jackson''s mansion, she... must be by his side!


    But... "Master Jackson, you don''t really like me, why..."


    "I didn''t say that I like you." Hunter sat down on the bed.


    Emily thought though this could be true, can he not be so blunt about it. It doesn''t sound nice at all!


    "If that''s the case, Master Jackson, why do you still want us to be engaged? I said before that I''m willing to speak to Matriarch Jackson..."


    This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    "Are you ying hard to get?" Hunter raised his eyebrow, his patience was running out.


    "Emily, you escaped after making use of me, deliberately distancing from me, canceling the engagement ceremony, are these your way of getting my


    attention?"


    Although they didn''t have many chances of being together, when they first met, she was like bees to honey and tried all means to get close to him.


    But from tonight, she has changedpletely. Not only is she more courageous, but she also doesn''t look at him continuously and even now her resistance


    towards him seems genuine. When did her acting be so good?


    "Correct!" Emilyughed and nodded, "Master Jackson, I did all these to get close to you, don''t tell me you like this side of me?"


    How could she forget that in her previous life, this man hates women who throw themselves at him?


    Did hee tonight because his self-esteem was hurt after being rejected by her?


    Hunter looked at her, Emily''s smile became stiffer and stiffer. It was easy to see through her thoughts. He stood up and Emily was startled and backed away.


    Thud, her back was against the door.


    "Master Jackson, what do you intend to do?" She looked at the man who was right in front of her. Her breathing was getting faster and her heart was beating


    rapidly and her blood flow increased.


    Needless to say, he has this magical effect on women to get them horny, no matter how hard they try to calm themselves down, it is impossible to remain


    She tensed up and Hunter raised her head by lifting up her chin.


    She frowned, "Master Jackson..."


    "The engagement was grandmother''s idea, in three days, as you wish, there will be an engagement ceremony."


    Hunter pinched and Emily winced in pain.


    "But remember this. If I''m happy, you can be the envy of the entire Bentson City, but if I''m upset, you will live worse than an ant."

 Chapter 15

    Chapter 15


    Chapter 15 True Enough, You''re An Idiot


    A cold kiss, brutal stare, caused Emily to breathe with difficulty. She took a long time to ovee it.


    Hunter left and took with him the air of reverence. Emily finally understood that Master Jackson''s purposest night was to help her put an end to spections


    about what happenedst night.


    He wanted to tell her that as long as he is happy, no one can bully her, not even her own family! But if he wasn''t happy, he can squash her like an ant.


    He wanted her to know that he is the one controlling her life!


    He was upset that she had used him to vent the sexual desires brought about by the effects of the drug and then abandoning him.


    Does he have to be so petty?


    Why didn''t she know in her previous life that Master Jackson was so petty!


    That night, Emily had difficulty sleeping. She didn''t intend for the engagement ceremony to be dyed or canceled.


    On daybreak and after washing up, she looked at herself in the mirror. Even Emily couldn''t resist and remarked. Fair, clean, fine and without blemish! She


    really had the face of an angel! Even during the previous life the cold and steady Master Jackson was surprised by her natural beauty.


    This life, Hunter has never seen her natural looks and absolutely hated her, at least for now.


    She wiped off the water beads on her face with a towel and walked out of the bathroom. She didn''t expect to see Wendy sitting on the chair.


    When she saw Emily''s face, Wendy pinched her palm. This slut actually intends to use this face to entice Master Jackson! Fortunately, Master Jackson has


    already abandoned her and left.


    "What are you here for?" Emily looked at her with hostility. She caused the death of Vincent and even contracted someone to kill her! Emily wondered


    suspiciously how does Wendy have the ability to act on her own. Who else was behind her viciousness?


    Wendy smiled and said softly, "Emily, I personally made some mushroom soup and brought some up for you." All the hate and vile were temporarily retracted


    and before Emily was a gentle and caring second sister.


    "Last night I listened to some rumors that you went to fool around with three or four men. That''s why I was angry and said those nonsense. Are you upset with


    me?"


    In her previous life, she used these words ofpassion to deceive Emily. Emily was deceived all her life, twenty over years and she didn''t see her the vile


    and evil side of her.


    But s, from this moment on, she is no longer that naive third sister. Emily took the bowl of mushroom soup to her nose and sniffed. "Wow, it smells so nice."


    She immediately drank some.


    Wendy looked at her, has this girl forgiven her? She''s still that useless thing.


    To think that Wendy thought that she had wised up. She worried too much.


    "Emily, I heard that you don''t want to be engaged to Master Jackson, is that true?"


    Last night Emily drove Master Jackson''s car home and that''s how Master Jackson was left standing in the rain because she abandoned him at the beach.


    Wendy couldn''t figure out what Emily was thinking but this could be an opportunity to change her destiny.


    "Yes, Master Jackson is too fierce, I don''t want to be engaged to him anymore." Emily shed her eyes and in anticipation, "Sister, why don''t you tell dad that


    All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.


    you rece me as Master Jackson''s fiancee!"


    Wendy was overjoyed, is this really this fool''s true intentions?


    "But Emily, you need to tell father personally for this matter. You need to tell Master Jackson that you are unwilling to be married to him."


    "Really?" Emily ced the bowl down and pretended to ponder.


    She dialed the internal line, "Invite Sir up, I''ve some message from Master Jackson."


    The voice on the internal line replied, "Yes, thirddy."


    Wendy was puzzled, "Emily, since you have something to discuss with father, I''ll leave you to it." What would father think if he saw her here?


    "How can you leave? How am I to rmend you if you are not here?" Emily held onto her arm and didn''t let her leave.


    "Emily, it''s not appropriate for me to be here. Listen to me and let me go."


    This slut, if father sees her here, he''ll definitely think that she instigated this. But Emily refused to let go of her. Charles arrived soon after.

 Chapter 16

    Chapter 16


    Chapter 16 I''ve Been Wronged It Wasn''t Me


    "What does Master Jackson want to tell me?" Charles asked as he walked into the room. Wendy felt very awkward, she felt as if she had been set up. Emily


    this bitch, don''t tell me she did this on purpose?


    "Nothing, father, I sent up some mushroom soup for Emily. I haven''t had the chance to chat with her."


    It''s critical that she rify her presence, "I''ll take my leave since both of you have something to discuss."


    "Sister, aren''t you the one who wanted me to inform Dad something rted to Master Jackson? Why are you leaving?"


    Emilyughed mischievously. She looked like her old self, looking as innocent as she is stupid.


    Charles was only concerned about what Master Jackson said. What ever Master Jackson says is an edict to him.


    Wendy panicked and quickly replied, "No, I have totally no say in whatever happens between you and Master Jackson. Dad, I''ll..."


    "Actually he didn''t say much. Master Jackson said that we will be engaged in three days'' time. During this period, to let father take care of my face."


    Take care of her face? Wendy was shocked. What kind of statement is that?


    Her uneasy heart sank as she looked at Emily. She absolutely can''t figure out the Emily that is before her. Is she still the Emily who she knew? Was she


    reced by someone else?


    Emily didn''t bother with her andughed cheekily, "Master Jackson said that he really likes my face."


    "As long as you don''t put on any of those nonsense makeup, Master Jackson will definitely like your face." Charles yawned a few times. Is this daughter so


    stupid to call him up at this hour just to tell him these? She''s hopeless! He stood up and was about to leave and Wendy rushed to walk him out.


    Still sitting on the bed, Emily said, "Father, sister made some mushroom soup, they were delicious, would father like to try some?"


    Wendy said immediately, "Father hasn''t washed up. He''ll eat afterwards. I''ll send him back to rest." When Emily mentioned that she had personally prepared


    the soup, she felt that something untoward was about to happen.


    But, she is already halfway out the door with her father, surely nothing will happen now...


    "Ah!" Emily screamed and nk, the bowl of soup fell onto the floor and sttered everywhere.


    "What''s the matter?" Charles looked back and was scared out of his senses, "Emily, what happened to you? Don''t scare dad!" Wendy too was perplexed, what


    happened?


    They saw Emilyying on the floor holding her face screaming in agony!


    Her face... her face is ruined!


    ...


    Emily''s face was ruined and was the engagement ceremony in three days still possible?


    "You deserve to die, you useless thing!"


    Smack, Wendy was pped onto the ground and half her face was swollen.


    "Father, this had nothing to do with me, you''ve got to believe me!" Wendy wailed uncontrobly. Her face was painful and swollen and she felt wrongly


    used.


    "Father, I really didn''t! Father, I''m innocent!"


    "The doctor said that your sister is allergic to fungi. And you intentionally poison her with mushrooms!"


    "I didn''t... ah!"


    Another smack and Wendy struggling to stand up fell again onto the floor. She cried in pain.


    Hearing themotion, Kate rushed over and was full of grief. She supported Wendy up and red at Charles! "She is your daughter, how can you be so


    This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    heavy handed!"


    "Why don''t you see what your daughter has done! She ruined Emily''s face! How are we going to exin to Master Jackson!"


    "Emily has always been ugly, so what if it''s been ruined. If they let us rece this ugly Emily with our Wendy for the engagement, he''ll definitely be pleased,


    you..."


    Smack! This time the p was even harder and louder!


    Charles couldn''t believe it, "Was this your sinister n all along? You poisoned Emily because of this?"

 Chapter 17

    Chapter 17


    Chapter 17 His Goddess Is So Ugly!


    Charles was really shocked. He always thought that his second daughter was perfect and kind. He didn''t expect her to be such evil and scheming woman!


    "It''s you, you didn''t teach your daughter properly. That time you used such methods to force away our elder daughter. Now you taught your daughter to follow


    your ways!"


    He pointed at Kate with his finger trembling in anger.


    "I didn''t..." Kate froze with that p.


    Wendy was also shocked. All her years this was the first time dad hit both her and her mother!


    "I''m really innocent, dad, it must be Emily who poisoned herself to frame us!"


    "What you meant was Emily was willing to ruin her face just to frame you?"


    Which girl doesn''t cherish her own face! How could she even say these words!


    This daughter''s heart was more frightening than he thought! "Had this been you, are you willing to hurt someone at the cost of your face?"


    "I... I don''t know..." Wendy was sobbing, "But I''m really innocent."


    "Charles, you should know what kind of person your daughter is..."


    "That''s why I suspect it was you who led her astray!" Charles forcibly pushed her away as she approached.


    Kate knew that today he will not believe anything she and Wendy said.


    Although she didn''t know the details, she knew that she needed to protect her daughter!


    "Charles, I know that I''m wrong!" Kate knelt down and tears began to flow, "It''s my fault, it has nothing to do with Wendy, she doesn''t know a thing."


    "What did you say?" Charles stared at her in surprise.


    Wendy also stared at Kate while looking wrongly used, "Mom, you said ... that you did it?"


    Kate looked at Wendy and then at Charles, nods, "It''s me... all me. Wendy doesn''t know a thing!"


    "I didn''t want Emily to marry Master Jackson. I want my own daughter to seed and that''s why Imitted this. Charles, Wendy is a good girl, she doesn''t


    know anything."


    ...


    Although Emily''s face was ruined, she was in a good mood. When she felt better, she went to the garden for a stroll.


    When Manson walked over, she was standing next to some flowers and looking at several leaves. Her delicate body, perfect facial lines, She... isn''t she the


    servant he sawst night?


    Manson walked over quickly, "You''re actually here! I was looking for you for a long time!" After going back I looked at the servant name-list and didn''t find you!"


    He didn''t expect to bump into her today!


    Just with the view of her back was enough to mesmerize Manson, "Little girl, do you remember me? I am..."


    At that moment he swallowed his words. When he saw the face, Manson was shocked and his stomach turned in disgust. What happened? How can she be


    so ugly? That was definitely not his goddess. Could it be that he didn''t see clearly in the rainst night?


    Emily blinked and looked at him. He lowered his gaze but didn''t disy his disgust. He just looked away. She turned around and continued to look at the


    leaves in her hands.


    A distance away a voice came, "Manson."


    All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    Manson looked in that direction and saw Wendy standing in the sun. A light purple dress and flowing silky long hair, that delicate face. On seeing Wendy, the


    girl before him looked like a creature.


    Manson appeared to be shocked by the ugliness and took two steps backward. He then walked towards Wendy.


    "Wendy... you... what happened? Why are you crying?"

 Chapter 18

    Chapter 18


    Chapter 18 Catch and Cut the Hand off


    Wendy was pped twice and although the swell had receded, there was still a slight red mark. But a beauty is still a beauty and even if there is a red mark on


    her face, she still looks beautiful as ever.


    The title Bentson City''s most popr socialite didn''te without reason. Wendy was truly beautiful.


    "Manson, Mom... mom was being driven away by father." Wendy cries and tears flowed. Manson''s heart hurt deeply.


    His goddess vanished and instantly Wendy became his heart''s most precious girl. How can he endure it when his woman is hurt?


    "What happened? Why did Mr. Gale send your mother away?"


    "It''s all because of her!" Wendy pointed to Emily who was a distance away. She continues, "Don''t know what the hell she ate and now the me is on me."


    "Mom wanted to protect me and took all the me. In fact, Mom was innocent."


    Wendy fell into Manson''s embrace and cried, "Mom did it for me and we are all suffering because of her."


    Manson looks at Emily again, he finally recognizes her. Isn''t she the ugliest third daughter of the Gale family? Who would think that she would be both ugly and


    ruthless?


    "Let''s go, I''ll seek justice for you!" Manson drags Wendy towards Emily.


    Wendy''s gaze betrayed her viciousness and shuffled in small steps behind him.


    "Manson, forget it, very soon she will be engaged to your brother. Let''s not cause an incident otherwise, you may not be able to exin to your brother."


    "What situation are you in now and yet you are considering for others?"


    Manson felt a moment of guilt. His Wendy is pretty and kind, how could he be mesmerized by that girl in the rainst night? How can he do this to Wendy?


    "Emily, you bitch!" He rushed towards Emily and grabbed her hand and stopped her.


    "I want you to exin to Mr. Gale right now that it was your own fault that you ate something you shouldn''t have and now the me is on Wendy and her


    mother!"


    "Why should I?" Emily pulled back her hand, "Why do you believe anything that Wendy says?"


    "Wendy never lies!" Manson stares at her and demanded, "Are you going?"


    "No." The Jackson family men are all barbaric, it''s just the manner that differs.


    This second son of Jackson Family belongs to the brash and violent, she has experienced it during the previous life. She turned and was about to leave but


    she felt a dull pain from the back of her head. A bunch of her hair was grabbed by Manson.


    "Let me go!" Emily didn''t expect him to get physical in the broad daylight.


    "I want you to exin to Mr. Gale." Manson dragged her by her hair. He is the second son of the Jackson Family and this is the Gale Residence. He doesn''t


    All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.


    even respect Charles in his own home. Hence Emily was not even an ant in his eyes. He doesn''t care if she dies in his hands.


    "Let me go! Manson, you crazy asshole, let me go!" Emily struggles but she didn''t expect Manson to p down hard on her face!


    "You caused Wendy to be pped. This is the consequence!"


    Being dragged by her hair by Manson who was well build at six-foot, her petite body was unable to resist. She looked helplessly when his hand rose for a


    second time and bracing for the second p, Emily bit her lips and suddenly she flung her fist and struck with a bashing sound, Manson was hit into a daze. As


    his grip eased, Emily pulled her hair away and escaped.


    In this house, no one dared to touch Manson, not even her father. If she doesn''t run, she''ll be dead! Manson regained his senses and gathers his strength to


    viciously strike back!


    From the time he was born, he was the precious and untouchable second son of the Jackson family. Nobody ever dared to harm a hair on him. Not to mention


    strike his face! That''s why he never expected Emily dared to hit him! Emily, you''re dead!


    The two bodyguards standing at a distant car park started to run over. He ordered, "Bring her over, I''m going to chop her hand off!

 Chapter 19

    Chapter 19


    Chapter 19 Shame He Is Worse than the Devil


    Emily was unable to escape. The two bodyguards caught up to her in an instant.


    Hearing themotion, Charles hurries over and saw the two bodyguards holding onto Emily. He quickly asks, "Master Manson, what happened?"


    All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    "Emily bullied Wendy, Mr. Gale, do you intend to protect this bitch?" Manson asked angrily


    Charles panicked and quickly exins, "It was Wendy''s mother''s fault. Master Manson, this has nothing to do with Emily."


    The Gale family and the Jackson family''s status were not on par. How does Charles dare to offend Manson?


    Previously he heard that he was chasing Wendy but he wasn''t sure about it. When he saw that Wendy was more interested to be with Hunter, he didn''t pursue


    the issue.


    But now, Manson wants to speak up for Wendy, does it mean that they are together?


    "Manson, this is a misunderstanding, please release Emily first."


    "But I heard from Wendy that it was Emily who ate something and now she and her mother are being med for it!"


    Manson was determined to protect his woman, how can he simply release Emily?


    Even more important was, Emily just pped him! To him, the only appropriate punishment is to undress her fully in front of everyone and totally ruin her.


    "This vile woman, I want to see how ck her heart is!" Manson waved his hand, "You guys, remove her clothes!"


    "What?" Charles was shocked and almost fainted. "Master Manson, you can''t... Emily is just a girl, how can you?"


    Emily also didn''t expect Manson to be so vicious. This man is too evil!


    Wendy''s face was portraying that she was weak and delicate, but her eyes betrayed her true feelings of joy. She didn''t expect that Manson was so good at


    fighting, otherwise, she would have used him earlier. He is the second son of the Jackson family! Who dares to touch him?


    Manson was still fuming from being hit and could not hear anyone else''s words. "What are you waiting for?"


    The two bodyguards started to remove Emily''s clothes and Emily started to struggle for her life. Helpless, her cor was ripped open!


    "Master Manson, no! You can''t! Stop, quick make them stop!" Charles wanted to rush over but was stopped by Wendy. Wendy shouts, "Father, he is the


    second son of the Jackson Family, do you want to offend him because of Emily?"


    If he offends Manson, will they still be able to live in Bentson City? These words not only reminded Charles but also all the Gale family bodyguards and


    servants. At this moment, whoeveres forward to restrain will be Manson''s enemy and will never be able to live in Bentson City anymore.


    No one in the Gale family dared to approach. Charles hesitated and heard another tearing sound, Emily''s other cor was ripped apart.


    Her shoulders showing a lot of red rashes, it was very ugly!


    "Disgusting, remove the clothes!" Manson coldly orders.


    Emily used all her effort to struggle and still couldn''t break free from the bodyguards. She angrily shouts, "I''m your future Missus, you dare to do this to me? Let


    go!"


    These words took the bodyguards by surprise and they stopped.


    What if Hunter still wants this woman, their hands will be chopped off. Touch his woman and Hunter will kill them!


    "What you mean is, the status of the second master is inferior to the eldest master of the Jackson family? Are you scared of a woman who isn''t yet a part of the


    family?" Wendy''s voice was soft yet triggered Manson even further. He hates beingpared to his elder brother! Because from young everyone affirmed that


    he can''tpare to Hunter!


    "Slut! You dare to threaten me?" Manson walked over and gave her another p.


    "They don''t dare to touch you, I will! I don''t believe that after I undress you fully here, Hunter will still want you!"

 CHapter 20

    CHapter 20


    Chapter 20 Who Dares to Touch My Woman


    Emily was beaten to a daze. She couldn''t even see clearly.


    In her daze, she could see that Charles was looking at her but didn''t do anything.


    Her father is so scared of the second master of the Jackson family that he doesn''t even dare to protect his own daughter.


    Wendy looks at her and wasughing within. This slut, if she is undressed by Manson, Hunter will definitely not want her anymore. Thereafter, she can easily


    deal with her, no difference with stepping on a worm!


    Manson grabbed onto Emily''s clothes, this woman didn''t have any strength to defend herself!


    Heughed coldly, "Dare to hit me? Now I''ll show you the consequence of hitting me!"


    Both his hands were holding onto her dress and was about to pull downwards. Emily bit down on her lips, staring coldly at the person in front of her, just as he


    was about to tear off her clothes, she used all her strength and head-butted him!


    "Arggh..." Manson yelled in pain and backed off several steps. His forehead was hurting and he raised his hand to rub it. He felt a warm sensation of fresh


    blood.


    Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    This bitch! She is punished to this extent and she still dares to bash open his head!


    Everyone didn''t expect this when they saw the helpless Emily too weak to fight back could at the veryst moment hurt Manson. How brave was her to fight for


    herself! She was only a petite and seemingly weak littledy but with a strong and courageous heart!


    Even the two bodyguards beside her who witnessed it couldn''t resist but shudder. This girl is stronger than a grown man!


    But Emily''s condition wasn''t any better than Manson. The side of her forehead was split open and started to bleed.


    "Slut!" Manson shouted, "Undress her and release her video clip onto the inte immediately! I''ll kill anyone who doesn''t do it!"


    "Please cool down Master Manson! Please cool down." Charles was like an ant on a hot te but didn''t dare to stop what was happening.


    "Master Manson, Emily is just a girl, if you do this... if you do this you will ruin her for life!"


    "Dad, do you want Master Manson to just ept what she did to him?" Wendy was overjoyed within.


    In fact, she already took out her cell phone in preparation. Once the bodyguards strip Emily naked, she will record the event.


    Emily was exhausted. Thatst head butt took up all her strength. Now the bodyguards'' hands were on her dress and she didn''t have any strength to resist.


    She didn''t expect that after the reincarnation, she still couldn''t escape from being harmed by Manson and Wendy. The two bodyguards exchanged looks and


    clenched their teeth and were about to tear off her clothes.


    Emily closed her eyes and waited for the inevitable. Her face and forehead were covered with blood but there wasn''t a single tear. Crying is a disy of


    weakness, it wasn''t worth it!


    Manson stared at her, this girl sure is strong. Even at this point she still doesn''t beg for mercy. But even if she does, he definitely won''t release her today!


    The two bodyguards were about to tear...


    "Ah!!"


    "Ouch!"


    A person shed before them and the two yelled in pain at once.


    They didn''t know when the two bodyguards were hit. But now everyone could see that they are writhing in pain on the ground.


    A thin jacket covered Emily''s body and wrapped her up. A man with the air of a killer stood next to her! With one hand he supports Emily and then picks her


    cotton soft body into his embrace.


    Preposterous! Cruel!


    His chilly stare was like from hell, fearful, thirsting for blood. He stood poised in front of everyone, looking at everyone and said with a murderous tone:


    "Who dares to touch my woman?"

 Chapter 21 Bully Her, Return It Ten Folds

    Chapter 21 Bully Her, Return It Ten Folds


    Chapter 21 Bully Her, Return It Ten Folds


    Liam and two bodyguards ran over and were panting. Master Jackson was too fast. To think that they receive regr training and


    couldn''t catch up with Master, what a disgrace!


    But, why is future missus in such a sorry state? What happened?


    Hunter carried Emily in his arms and walked over to Manson. Emily was totally drained and she entirely slumped into Hunter. Her


    consciousness was gradually fading. But she could still barely see Manson panicking and Wendy''s trembling body. They were


    afraid, scared of this god-like man!


    Manson looked on helplessly as Hunter walked to his front. He wanted to step back but his legs wouldn''t budge. Hunter stands in


    front of him. Manson panicked and shouted, "The first rule of the Jackson family is not to fight among family members. Brother,


    I''m sure you remember!"


    If his voice was not trembling, nor his breathing so rapid, nor his face so pale, perhaps these words may be convincing.


    Hunter clenched his fist and the knuckles started to crackle.


    Manson''s legs went wobbly and protested, "Brother, this bitch antagonized me and pped me, do you expect that I don''t strike


    back?"


    Hunter''s knuckles continue to crack as he raises his fist.


    In Manson''s panic, he almost knelt and he begged, "Brother, the grandmother is severely ill, I visit her every day, if she finds out


    that I''m hurt, she will definitely... !"


    The first punch went into his stomach and instantly he bent forward in pain and broke out in cold sweat! He is still the second son


    of the Jackson family. How can he let outsiders see him begging Hunter?


    Manson clenched his teeth and stared at him in anger but he didn''t dare to speak.


    This fist from Hunter was merciful, he knows it! If it was not for grandmother''s condition, Hunter''s one punch would be enough to


    send him into hospital for half a month!


    Today his men are not here and he knows fully well that he is not Hunter''s match.


    Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    But this one punch, he''ll return it in future with interests!


    "Your woman?" Hunter''s gaze was now on Wendy. Wendy''s body started to tremble, a look from his killer eyes almost caused


    her to kneel.


    This man is so cold! His stare would make anyone panic and not dare to look directly into his eyes.


    "I... I''m not..."


    Manson clenched his teeth and said, "So what? Look at my womanpared to your ugly fianc¨¦e!"


    He won''t concede to losing! Hunter is pardoning him for the sake of grandmother. Since he had pardoned, he wouldn''t do


    anything else.


    Manson clenched his fist and tried to brace himself to stand up but the pain was too excruciating! It was so painful that he


    couldn''t stand upright.


    "Okay." This one word from Hunter was both scary and yet difficult toprehend.


    He carried the barely conscious Emily towards the car. As he turned around, he tossed a few words cruelly, "What my woman


    suffered, let his woman receive ten folds in return."


    "Yes!"


    He left but Liam and the two bodyguards remained.


    Manson was so angry that he almost vomited blood, "Hunter, you dare! You dare to do this to her I will definitely tell grandmother,


    I... you, let go!"


    "No! Master Hunter, this has nothing to do with me! I''m not Manson''s woman. Master Hunter, please forgive me!"


    Wendy was seized by Hunter''s bodyguards and was trembling in fear, "No..."


    "Liam, you dare! If you touch one hair of hers, I''ll kill you!"


    Manson wanted to rush over but was stopped by a shadow bodyguard. Hunter''s shadow bodyguards are renowned. You won''t


    know where they emerge from. They could very well be right beside you.


    These people had gone through a year of high-intensity training. Even if Manson not injured, he is no match for them.


    Liam stood in front of Wendy and he asked the nearby Charles, "How many times did they p future Missus?"


    "They..." Charles'' face was pale from fear.


    Today was like the end of the world, first, he offended Second Master Manson, now it looks like Hunter is upset. Can the Gale


    family continue to live in Bentson City?


    "Speak up!" Liam''s face turned dark.


    Charles didn''t think and said, "Two."


    And so, pah pah pah.. sounds resonated, twenty ps continuouslynded onto Wendy''s face.


    "Ah... Master Manson... Ah! Mercy, Ah..."


    So painful! It''s really painful! Wendy was crying and screaming but she couldn''t get singlepassion from Liam. For Liam, only


    Master Hunter''s words are hismand.


    Pah! Pah! pah!


    "Master... Manson... ah! A!... Save me...!"


    Wendy was hit until both lips split open and started to bleed. Manson went crazy and wanted to dash over but he could not break


    out of the shadow bodyguards'' grasp.


    To think that a Jackson family second master could not even protect his own woman. Not only did he watch helplessly them


    giving her twenty ps, now he has to see them stripping her naked!


    "Liam, stop it! Stop it! If you continue to touch her, I''ll kill you!"


    But Liam will not listen to his words. Just now missus''s blouse was ripped open. Master Jackson said ten folds in return! Liam


    was unsure how to do this and might as well tear Wendy''s dress into tiny pieces.


    Wendy has never suffered such humiliation. Not only was she being beaten up, now her dress is being shredded except for


    underwear.


    In the end, they just threw her to the ground, just as she was a piece of trash being thrown away. She coiled up in a fetal position


    on the ground and as her body continued to tremble.


    Scary, these people are too scary! Why do they treat her like that? Why couldn''t Manson protect her? Even as she suffered this,


    all the more she wanted to be the wife of Hunter! Because she saw clearly today that Manson is nothing in Hunter''s presence!


    Only Hunter, only Hunter is worthy to be with her.


    Liam left with the few bodyguards and Manson rushed over to Wendy. He saw her in that sorry state and her face swollen like a


    pig''s head. Her head was full of tears, blood and mucous.


    He wanted to carry her up but felt that it was dirty. In the end, he shouted, "Mr. Gale!"


    Only then Charles came to his senses from the shock and seeing Wendy in that state, focused and shouted, "Quickly get a cover


    and call the doctor! Quick!"


    The family doctor rushed over and ced Wendy on the cover and brought her to the treatment room.


    Manson felt that he had lost face today and was meaningless to stay around. He simply said, "I''lle and see you when you''ve


    recovered." And left.


    Wendy was in a daze but in her heart, her obsession persists, she must rece Emily and be the Lady of the Jackson


    family.


    There is no one in the world who can bepared with Hunter. Only a woman of Hunter can get whatever she wants and does


    what she wants in Bentson City.


    She must be married to Hunter and be the most powerful woman in Bentson City!

 Chapter 22 Take Pity, From What

    Chapter 22 Take Pity, From What


    Chapter 22 Take Pity, From What


    Emily doesn''t know where she is taken. In her daze, she was carried up a bed and thereafter someone was attending to her


    wounds.


    "Apart from the gash on her forehead, there are no other injuries. The red spots on her body is rashes due to allergies this I will


    prescribe some medicine and they will subside very soon."


    "It''s fortunate that the gash on the forehead is not big, with the best medicine, it wouldn''t leave a scar."


    There was another person in the room who was talking but she couldn''t identify the voice.


    "Master Hunter, I already investigated, apparently yesterday morning it was Wendy who brought something for Missus to eat,


    thereafter Missus broke out in rashes."


    "Thereafter it was Charles who found out that Kate wanted to harm Missus and Charles sent Kate away in anger."


    "When Master Manson heard about it, he captured Missus to help Wendy vent her anger. Thereafter it was what we saw."


    Emily could recognize Liam''s voice. The other voice was the personal doctor of Master Hunter, Peter Yan. But in this room, there


    was another man who though he didn''t speak, his stifling presence was felt by everyone.


    Thereafter it became quiet because everyone left but the presence was still there.


    There was a cold and intense gaze on her that kept staring at her, by her side protecting her.


    It''s a pity her eyelids were too heavy, Emily tried several times but couldn''t open her eyes.


    Either she was too tired or the medicine started to take effect, she finally lost consciousness.


    Amotion woke her and it felt that the room had a few more people. Someone respectfully greeted, "Madam Jackson."


    Madam Jackson?


    "Grandma!" Emily suddenly opened her eyes and sat up.


    Grandma! It''s really grandma! Grandma is still alive. Grandma is not dead!


    "What''s wrong with this girl? You haven''t recovered, quicky down!" She gave Madam Jackson a fright.


    Two servants came over immediately to ease Emily down. Emily stretched out her hands and grabbed Madam Jackson''s dry


    wrinkled hands, her eyes became red immediately. She didn''t shed a tear when she was hit and humiliated but now as soon as


    she saw Madam Jackson she couldn''t help but cry uncontrobly.


    "Grandma..." her voice was rough, she didn''t say anything else but kept crying!


    Madam Jackson was not her grandmother but in her previous life, she was the kindest to her.


    All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    But she didn''t live long and passed on due to illness a year after her engagement to Hunter.


    A year together, Madam Jackson''s kindness and love made Emily feel truly loved as a kin.


    Now that she was able to see her again, she was happy and excited and tears flowed continuously.


    Hunter stared at the crying girl but remained expressionless throughout.


    He didn''t know when this girl and his grandmother had developed such a good rtionship. Of course, he also didn''t understand


    why his grandmother insisted that he and Emily get engaged.


    Madam Jackson looked stunned at the tear-soaked face for a couple of seconds, felt so sorry for her, "Girl, who bullied you.


    Hunter, was it you?"


    "I..."


    "Must be you." Madam Jackson took a pillow and threw it at him, "You scoundrel, she hasn''t married into the family and you


    already disrespected her!"


    Master Hunter didn''t even have the chance to rebut and ate a face full of a pillow, he couldn''t even dodge.


    Emily blinked and wiped her tears. When she saw the high and mighty Master Hunter defeated by Grandma, she wanted to


    She knows that Master Hunter treats everyone coldly. In his entire life, there were only two who can receive his warm attention.


    One is his brother Vincent and the other is Madam Jackson.


    "It''s not Master Hunter." Emily wiped the corner of her eyes and starts to calm down.


    "What Master, you should call him Hunter." Madam Jackson gently pats her hands. "Don''t worry, although he looks a little cold


    and fierce, but he is in effect a good person."


    Emily has noments on whether he is a good person.


    It was difficult to determine whether Master Hunter is a good person. It is hard to convince anyone that he is a good person when


    he functions in society with such a vicious and merciless role.


    But, Emily still nods her head in order not to let her worry.


    Madam Jackson looks at the rashes on her face and the gash on her forehead and sighs. She turns and looks at Hunter, "Hunter,


    have everyone leave, I have something to say to Emily."


    Hunter never understood why would grandma regard Emily so highly.


    But he always listens to what grandma says.


    With a wave of his hand, everyone left. He went out the of door and walked towards the study.


    In the room were Madam Jackson and Emily. Madam Jackson looked at Emily, her gaze was a littleplicated. "I am very


    happy that you are willing to call me grandma. Grandma knows that you have a lot of questions especially why I insisted on you


    to be married to Hunter."


    "Emily, there are a lot of things Grandma cannot say but I need you to understand that Grandma loves you and truly wants you to


    be happy." "Only Hunter can be your support and only he can protect you."


    "But..." Emily couldn''t understand why would she be so concern over her happiness when they''ve only met a few times.


    "Don''t ask anything and don''t over think. Remember what Grandma said that Grandma truly wants you to be happy."


    Madam Jackson held tightly to her hands, "This house looks very peaceful on the surface, but in fact, the rtionships are very


    Emily nods, she had experienced these during her previous life.


    But when she lived in the Jackson family for several years, she spent all her effort in trying to please Hunter. She didn''t fully


    understand the Jackson Family. She knows fully well how ruthless the Jacksons are.


    "You don''t have to worry too much, if you are good to Hunter, he will protect you, do you understand?"


    Emily wanted to say that Hunter has a lot of issues to deal with and doesn''t have the time to protect her. But her savior today,


    really was Master Hunter!


    When did he be so free that he could go personally to the Gale family to pull her out of the hot soup?


    "Grandma''s health is not too good and I don''t know how long I can protect you. Just remember that if you and Hunter are doing


    well together, everything will be fine."


    Emily doesn''t want her to worry. Having lived two lifetimes, she still doesn''t know why Madam Jackson is so concerned over her.


    "Grandma, I understand."


    The servants came soon after and apanied Madam back to her room to rest. Hunter was still in the study and didn''t look like


    he will go to Emily. When she was the only one in the room, Emily got up and walked to the washroom. She looks at herself in


    the mirror. She didn''t know what injection Dr. Yan gave her but the rashes are subsiding. Once all the red marks subside, she will


    have her original looks back.


    But at this house, she will invite lots of enemies with her face. She doesn''t want Hunter to see her real self now. What shall she


    do?


    What was frightening is as she went out of the washroom, there was someone in the room waiting for her.

 Chapter 23 Invitation?

    Chapter 23 Invitation?


    Chapter 23 Invitation?


    Emily just came out of the bathroom and was startled by the man sitting at the chair.


    Just a second ago she was just figuring out how to avoid this man and now he appeared right before her. She was scared


    senseless.


    "Master Jackson." She thought and decided to be direct, "I''m fine now, I would like to go home."


    She was feeling much better after the injection, the medicine, and sleeping for half a day. Other than feeling a little sore on the


    forehead, there was no other difort.


    "You''re sure you want to go back to the Gale residence?" Surely, she can imagine what Manson may do to her after Manson was


    embarrassed there.


    Emily hesitated but then nodded.


    Although Manson was a dangerous person, to Emily, Hunter was even more dangerous.


    Furthermore, the danger that Hunter presents, although it''s not fatal, can be unbearably painful.


    For her own survival, this life she needs to be as far away from him as possible.


    "What''s the reason that you are willing to risk dealing with Manson and his men than to be with me?" He suddenly stands up.


    Once Hunter stood up, those who face him will have a feeling of being suppressed. Even when Emily was standing a distance


    away, she still felt the pressure.


    "Master Jackson, let''s talk..." She stepped a few steps backward.


    He continued to walk towards her, Emily''s heartbeat started to race and pound. She hates herself for being weak, each time he


    approaches she will have difficulty breathing and cannot rx. But she can''t help herself.


    Hunter walked in front of her and Emily wanted to back away but he pulled her towards him.


    "You..." She was pulled to the table and just when she wanted to stand straight, she found Hunter right in front of her. If she was


    to stand up straight, her body will press against him.


    To avoid touching him, Emily can only move backward but at such a posture, she was being forced onto the table. The feeling


    was indescribable!


    But the man before her has a chilly gaze. "Your room has a pot of red fungi."


    Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    Emily''s breathing quickens and her fingers were bing numb in excitement.


    Master Jackson''s power of observation was unrivaled! He went to her room once and noticed it.


    The Jackson Group has a world-renown chain of clinics and Hunter was very well versed with medicine. During her previous life,


    she spent a lot of effort studying medicine in order to please Hunter. She didn''t expect that she was rather good and has the


    potential for this field of study.


    Her room does have a bonsai red fungi but it is bright in color and is very suitable to be cultivated as a bonsai. But regr people


    wouldn''t know that the leaves are poisonous. When in direct contact, the skin will redden and break out in rashes like allergies.


    "You poisoned yourself not only to frame Wendy, but your real motive was to dy the engagement?"


    Hunter suddenly leaned over and in Emily''s panic, she loses her bnce andy down on the table. Both of her hands pressed


    against his chest and objected, "How could that be? Master Jackson was every woman''s dream in Bentson City. Why wouldn''t I


    want to be engaged to you? I can''t wait to get married with you!"


    "Then you better give me a good reason why you don''t want to be engaged to me?" He squinted his eyes.


    "I said, how could that be..."


    "Emily, do you think that you can fool me with your tricks?" He stared at her with a gaze that''sden with danger.


    Emily bit down on her lips for a moment and nodded her head, "Yes, I don''t want to be engaged to you."


    She thought that he would ask for the reason but she didn''t expect him to say, "You have no say in this."


    Emily knew! She almost couldn''t resist and rolled her eyes, "Then why did you ask me?"


    Hunter looked at her, "What are you thinking?"


    There wasn''t a trace of the past infatuations for him. He could see in her eyes how distant she was and the desire to escape.


    What was this girl thinking? He has seen countless people but he simply can''t figure her out.


    He lowered his head and Emily''s heart skipped a beat and used her strength to push his chest. This rejection was instinctive, it


    was not an act. She rejected such a simple advance!


    Hunter''s manly pride has been pricked. Emily didn''t dare to look directly at him. His breath was warm and yet cold, letting her feel


    full of contradictions.


    "I don''t want anything. I just want freedom."


    "Do you think that you''ll get your freedom by escaping?" She was too innocent.


    "My men will look for you to the ends of the earth. Your father''s men will also look for you to protect the Gale family. Where can


    you hide?"


    "Master Jackson, since you don''t like me, why don''t you cancel the marriage?"


    "What do you think?" If he hadn''t seen the closeness between her and his grandmother, he may consider it. But now he has seen


    it, how can he let her leave?


    My grandmother needs her.


    "What do you intend to do?" Emily''s hands are still on his chest.


    "Master Jackson, you clearly don''t like me. Why go through this?"


    "Did I say that I don''t like you?"


    "You..."


    "At least I don''t mind your body." Perhaps he just wanted to spend some time on her body?


    In actual fact, he can''t figure out why he felt restless and had to go to the Gale Residence for a look? Was that a coincidence or


    what. He didn''t know and didn''t want to think too much into it.


    He originally hated this girl because she was a delinquent. But now she is different from what everyone says. Which is her true


    self?


    The girl before him, being pressed down by his body, the worried look looks like a startled kitten.


    Hunter''s gaze fell on her cor. The Jackson Residence didn''t have her clothes and she was wearing his shirt. The shirt cor


    has two buttons. Just now one of the buttons came off during the struggle. Now her neck was fully exposed, right before his


    gaze.


    There were still some rashes on her face but those on her body had all but subsided. Now, her neck, cor bone, and chest still


    had some traces of those bites that he left. The wild and passionate love in the car came shing before his eyes. Hunter''s eyes


    darkened and his lust ising over him.


    Emily quickly sensed that something was happening as he stared at her. What does he want?


    Why is his gaze so frightening? He looks like he''s going to devour her at any moment.


    Though this position was rather enticing, it also made her start to tremble out of fear, her legs became wobbly, "Master Jackson,


    you..."


    "You tremble under a man''s body, are you inviting me?"


    Hunter''s voice was low, mysterious, and sexy as hell! She was in a daze!


    This man was literally a walking aphrodisiac! His one touch will make you faint!


    Emily closed her eyes and didn''t want to look at him any further so that she can maintain herposure.


    "I''m not, Master Jackson, please get off me."


    Not only did he not back off, but he also pressed himself against her even more, "Who asked you to sit on me, begging for it?"

 Chapter 24 Who Says That Hes Cold?

    Chapter 24 Who Says That He''s Cold?


    Chapter 24 Who Says That He''s Cold?


    Who was it who sat on him and ...


    Emily bit her lips and her face turned pale, "That''s because I was being set up, I didn''t mean to do it."


    "If it''s not me, you will do the same?" Hunter demanded.


    She wanted to nod but looking at his menacing looks, she quickly shakes her head.


    If she wants to die she can try saying "Yes", he''ll definitely ravage her for insulting him.


    Emily knows very clearly this man''s dominance. What he wants he will definitely not let go.


    In her previous life, she saw him being quick, precise, and ruthless but he never treats women that way, especially her.


    But now, howe he was doing this to her? Did she make a mistake?


    Not possible, she spent five years trying to please him and didn''t even earn a look of concern from him. Now it''s just two days


    and he was interested? What a joke!


    "Master Jackson..." She was beginning to feel ufortable under his weight and couldn''t resist pushing him gently. The two


    bodies in contact have let Emily feel warm and getting hotter.


    Emily feels uneasy and her face began to flush. She looked down and quickly looked back. She didn''t dare to look down again.


    "You..."


    God, was this the cold chilly man idol? By pressing onto her, his body started to react... this was cold?


    "Release me." She pushed. If she doesn''t get away now it will be toote.


    "Don''t move!" Huntermanded and his forehead started to sweat and frown.


    His bodily reaction was noticed by her and Hunter didn''t intend to hide. He was just slightly upset to lose control over her.


    Twenty-seven years and this has never happened. That he was so affected by a woman!


    "Master Jackson..." Emily doesn''t dare to struggle, afraid that it''ll trigger his reaction.


    But, if she doesn''t resist, he''ll continue.


    "Master Jackson!" Both her hands held tightly to her cor, but she was trapped.


    She panicked and desperately demanded, "Don''t touch me! Unless you like me!"


    Like her?


    Someone who escapes from her engagement, someone willing to poison herself, someone who was willing to frame others and


    repeatedly reject him?


    Why would he, Hunter, like such a scheming woman?


    In an instance, his desires vanished. Emily sat on the table and looked at him. Hunter stood a distance away. Apart from the look


    of disappointment, he has recovered his breathing. He looked at her coldly in rejection. And her, with her shirt pulled aside. If she


    hadn''t grabbed onto her cor...


    Still, he still looks like the high and mighty Master Jackson but she was in a sorry state.


    "Since Grandmother likes you, you will remain in the Jackson residence from now on. But..."


    Hunter''s gaze deepens, his cold eyes send chills down her spine once again.


    "Never use your schemes here and if I find out that you plot against Grandmother, I guarantee you will regret."


    Emily smacked her forehead and looked at him walk out of the room. She quickly jumped off the table and closed the door.


    With the door behind her, Emily is numb and her whole body went cold.


    What high and mighty males idol? Humph! He was nothing but a wolf!


    But then again, in her previous life, he really doesn''t sumb to female advances for five long years! At least after they engaged


    and lived together for five years, there weren''t any rumors. Apart from work, he wasn''t interested in anything else.


    To him, women are objects with names and spells trouble. That was why he kept a distance from them.


    But how was it that now he is so different from the Hunter in her memories? Why was it like that? What happened?


    "Miss Gale, are you inside?" A female servant asked from outside the door.


    Emilyposed herself and answered, "What''s the matter?"


    "Master Hunter wants me to lead you to your room."


    Emily looked back and realized that she had been in Hunter''s room. Her feelings were getting tossed around within her.


    In the previous life, this was the room that she always wanted to enter but couldn''t. Now in all the drama, not only did she enter


    this room, she slept on his bed. Life''s trajectory has changed drastically. What does the future have in store for her?


    She opened the door and softly said, "Okay, can I trouble you to prepare a set of makeup for me?"


    ... Emily drew some freckles on her face.


    In her previous life, when she revealed her natural looks she was kidnapped twice, met with ident twice all within a month.


    She almost lost her life because of it.


    She was stupid then, she didn''t know who in the Jackson family did it. Now that she thought of it, it was clear to her that it was


    her face that offended some people.


    The family affairs of the Jackson family were far tooplicated. Before she has the ability to protect herself, she cannot unt.


    That evening, Liam brought her a suitcase. Emily took out her cell phone and there were countless missed calls, they were from


    Sally Cox.


    Sally, Joe and Terry were three of her best friends. But in her previous life, all of them didn''t have a good ending.


    Sally was raped for trying to rescue her and ended up killing herself.


    Joe was an excellent hacker and because of Emily she was framed by Wendy and ended up being arrested.


    What was tragic was she actually believed Wendy in her previous life and thought that Joe was arrested due to his greed.


    And for Terry, the one who always protected her but somehow he was set up and ended up used as a felon. Wendy was the


    so-called victim!


    All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    Those were the past but Emily cannot help but feel responsible.


    At that point, her breathing becamebored and looked at the calendar. Two more days to go.


    In two days Sally will try to save her and be kidnapped. That day she will be raped and she''ll jump into the sea and kill herself.


    Sally... No! She must not let the tragedy repeat!


    "Sally, where are you? Who is beside you?" She called Sally and asked.


    "Emily, I''ve finally found you. Come and save us!" Sally sounded very desperate.


    "Terry is almost dead, and you are not even concerned, you don''t even answer the phone, where did you go?"


    "What happened to Terry?"


    "He is almost dead... you..."


    The phone was taken by another person, it was Joe''s voice, "... Emily, Terry''s injured."


    For the convenience of everyone, all cars in the Jackson residence garage have keys on them. Emily chose the lowest profile car


    and drove out.


    Her friends were hiding in a small garden. When Emily arrived, Sally was attending to Terry''s injuries.


    "What happened?" Emily rushed over, "Why did it turn out this way?"

 Chapter 25 Stomach-turning Ugly

    Chapter 25 Stomach-turning Ugly


    Chapter 25 Stomach-turning Ugly


    "It''s Amy Winston that bitch, she kept speaking ill about you. Terry couldn''t listen any further and..."


    "I''m fine!" Terry interrupted Sally and looked at Emily, "You''re injured?"


    "Emily is injured?" Sally now looked at Emily.


    But, she didn''t notice the injury on her forehead but instead... "Ah, howe you didn''t put on makeup? You... wow... this is your


    original looks?"


    A face full of freckles? Her goddess Emily has a face full of freckles? Ah ah ah! All hope has vanished!


    Joe also stared at Emily''s clean and elegant face, he was shocked and almost swallowed his gum.


    "Emily, you... you..."


    "What! Am I very ugly?" Emily looked at her friends.


    Sally was just like her and likes oundish and smokey dark makeup. Now her makeup was in a mess.


    And Joe, his hair was dyed purple and he only has earrings on one side and only highlighted his eyes, one look and he looks like


    All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.


    a delinquent teenage boy.


    Terry can be considered the most normal among the four of them. He doesn''t makeup, no earrings and he doesn''t dye his hair.


    But his personality is very vtile and can easily resort to violence.


    Other than Emily he will not listen to anyone. That''s why Sally was so desperate to find Emily that night. Because Terry was


    prepared to see revenge that night!


    But the other side has many people and there was only one Terry. How can he fight alone?


    "You... better put on some makeup." Sally took out her makeup kit and handed it to Emily.


    She didn''t want to say that Emily was ugly but with a face of freckles, she''d be better off putting on makeup.


    "No, no makeup." Emily looked at her, actually, she hates the smell of makeup. She was influenced by Wendy, an idiot!


    Now that she saw that Sally was safe, she sighed a breath of relief.


    As long as after these two days she is not kidnapped, Sally won''t be captured for trying to save her and will avoid the tragedy.


    "What happened?" She squatted down in front of Terry and continued what Sally was doing, bandaging his wounds.


    "I''m fine..."


    "Not fine at all! It was your sister''s cousin, Amy Winston, today don''t know who offended her, she brought ten-odd men to look for


    you."


    "When they couldn''t find you, they started to speak ill about you and Terry was unable to listen any further and fought them off."


    "You took on ten plus men and drove them away?" Emily stared at Terry, she felt responsible. "Didn''t I told you not resort to


    violence?"


    "I..." Terry pinched his fists, he didn''t exin.


    Sally could not resist anymore! "You don''t know what Amy said of you! She said that you drugged Master Hunter, climbed onto


    his bed and even seduced Master Manson. That you want to sleep both brothers..."


    "Shut up!" Terry''s face darkened. These kinds of words shouldn''t be said in front of Emily. Wouldn''t they hurt her?


    "Why should I shut up?" Sally refused to back down but she was most afraid of Terry.


    Terry''s fists were really frightful. One against ten plus and he didn''t lose!


    Although he was hurt, those men were no better. All of them turned and ran with their tails between their legs.


    Terry didn''t bother with her and stared at Emily''s wound, "What happened?"


    "I identally bumped my head." Emily bandaged his arm and stood up.


    Looking at them, her heart ached. She didn''t treat them well. To please Hunter, she distanced herself from them. But they gave


    up everything for her.


    This lifetime she will not take their friendship for granted!


    She picked up their spirits, "Have you eaten?"


    As soon as she spoke, Sally and Joe''s stomach started to growl.


    Emilyughed, "Let''s go and have a good meal!"


    ...


    When Emily brought them to Phoenix hotel, Sally suddenly shouted, "Emily, how dare youe to such a ce. Are you really


    kept by Masters Hunter and Manson?"


    "Sally!" Terry red at her.


    Sally covered her mouth andughed, "I was only joking, but..." she gently tugged on Emily''s sleeve, lowered her voice, "Emily,


    do we really have to eat here? This is very expensive. A meal here can cost thousands..."


    "Let''s go." She was able to reincarnate and relive this life. She wanted to take her best friends for a nice meal to celebrate her


    rebirth.


    The main floor manager walked out and on seeing these odd teenagers, his expression changed.


    But he has highly trained after all and he still could muster a smile, "Good evening, would you like to stay in the hotel or have a


    meal at the restaurant?"


    Sally hid behind Emily and didn''t dare to speak to a manager of such a high-end hotel, she thought that she''ll have to tip him.


    She didn''t have much money!


    Joe was also uneasy, Phoenix hotel was Bentson City''s top hotel and not any regr person can afford to eat there.


    Although Emily was of the Gale family, Mr. Gale never liked this daughter. The allowance that he gave Emily was the spare


    change to Wendy.


    Everyone was aware of how broke Emily was so there was no need to put up an act. In fact, a roadside barbeque stand was just


    as good, wasn''t it?


    The manager saw their expression and it was obvious that they cannot afford it. His smile disappeared and turned serious.


    "Guys, if you are not here to stay or eat, then... please leave."


    "Emily, if you really want to eat here, then let''s eat here." Terry always supported Emily, "I''ll pay."


    "You pay? Do you know how much it costs to eat here?" Joe pulled his sleeve and whispered, "Thousands!"


    Thousands! Even if Terry were to work three jobs for a month, he still can''t afford it!


    All of them know that Terry loves Emily but there is no need to do this. He is already working two jobs now and still has to attend


    school. Does he want to work himself to death?


    "Ladies, we have a lot of guests and I can''t attend to you any further. How about you ..."


    "Aren''t they Emily''s friends?" Suddenly a pretty voice came over, "Are you here to work?"


    All of them turned around and saw a beautifully dresseddy walking over with a man.


    Most importantly, they both had the poise and were dressed expensively.


    Thedy looked at Emily and finally yells, "God! Emily, it''s really you! So this is your actual looks!"


    A face of freckles, it was stomach-turning ugly!


    No wonder she spent the whole day putting on thick makeup. She was so ugly that she had to resort to heavy makeup!


    "ha ha ha!" Amy couldn''t resist andughed wickedly, "Everyone was wondering how Emily looks without makeup. Who would


    think that she is uglier than imagined!"


    She looked at the manager and said condescendingly, "Even if you want to hire workers, you should hire those who look like a


    person. If you hire such ugly creatures, the customers will lose their appetite just by looking at them! Who would want to eat


    here?"


    The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and


    continue reading tomorrow, everyone!