This side of Yale was foreign to Krystal. Even during the time he treated her well and smiled at her, it was different from the way he smiled at Molly.This was genuine love. Even from his eyes, she could tell that he was smitten.It was as though Molly was a fragile doll. He genuinely cared for her, afraid that she might slip or fall at any time.It was completely different from the facade he showed Krystal.The cold revelation struck her, and a chill ran up to her from her feet. Her face was void of color.Even a fool knew what kind of person Yale was. It turned out he had never once loved her.His years of pursuit were simply a means to get acquainted with the Heath family. Linus and Mason had tried to talk sense into her, but her head was teeming with ideas to take revenge on Ethan. Their advice was like water off a duck's back.Finally, she realized how foolish she was. Considering how Yale was willing to relinquish everything he had in the Kingston family for Molly,
Olivia had brought her kids back, and the Heaths had managed to find their biological daughter. The two happy occasions gave Mason the reason to organize a party for them to reveal that Molly was his daughter, not Krystal. The prominent figures in the circle received an invitation.At that moment, Olivia received a call from Warren.It had been a long time since she last contacted him. She vanished in thin air after bringing significant meaning to his world, leaving him lovesick.Even his mother kept reminding him how nice Olivia was, telling him not to miss his chance.Warren clearly knew the bloody grudges between them. If Olivia found out that he was the person who had killed Mona, she would be enraged.He understood that very well, but the moment he fell for her, there was no stopping him.He stared at their chat history, his mind replaying the moments they spent together. He knew that he had fallen hard for her.Olivia had been aloof to Warren these days. That was wha
Something was holding Warren back from blurting the truth. Instead of forcing him to speak up, Olivia withdrew her hand from his. "If it puts you in a tough spot, you don't have to say anything. Let's dig in. I gotta go soon.""Olivia, I…" As if he had made an important decision to speak up, he paused momentarily. "Olivia, a friend of mine works for a mysterious organization. He received a message just recently.""A mysterious organization? What's that?" She feigned ignorance."Some sort of a national assassination organization. They'll do everything for money. Killing, for example.""Assassins?" Olivia's expression changed tremendously as though she was reminded of something horrible."Don't be afraid." Warren knew that the night she had the preterm delivery plagued her like a demon. "I won't let anyone hurt you.""What kind of message was it?""He was ordered to kill someone.""And that's me, isn't it?" Olivia managed a helpless smile. "I'm used to this. This is not the fir
Olivia acted as though she couldn't bring herself to push Warren into the fray. "Forget it, I don't want to drag you into the mess. That person is ruthless. If I wasn't lucky, I would've been long dead. You're a normal person. I don't want to drag you down.""Olivia, do you think that a normal person would be able to befriend such a man?" Warren figured that he had to show his sincerity if he wished to be with her."Varren, what—""Olivia, I'll tell you who I am one day, but before that, I'll help you catch that person."Her eyelids fluttered profusely. "You know who wants me dead?""I don't, but I can look into it. I have my sources. Olivia, just give me some time. And you have to promise me to be careful. If he can protect you, you… should go to him for safety.""Varren, I don't want you to go. I don't have many friends to begin with. I don't want to lose you." Olivia wore a worried face."Relax. I'm the safest person here." He caressed her face. "Just hold on. Wait for my goo
Yale knelt. "I won't change my mind, Dad. Whatever that has to do with your family doesn't concern me. And I'll return everything that belongs to you.""Fool! You think your grandfather will let you live? You're jumping sides while knowing so many of our family secrets!"Yale chuckled meaningfully. "I don't intend to fight with the Kingston family. I just want to protect the woman I love forever. If you and Grandpa want me dead, I'll have no choice but to expose some of your secrets. "Don't forget that I managed the household for many years. I know where the family's biggest vulnerability is."Gordon beat Yale up to let his steam off. When he was done, he spat at Yale. "You're exactly the same as your mother, useless!"Olivia hurriedly hid behind a plant. The furious Gordon didn't notice her.Once Gordon left, Yale fished out a cigarette and a lighter with quivering hands.As a result of his dislocated arm, the lighter dropped to the ground next to Olivia's foot.She crouched
Unlike the Kingston residence, the Heath residence was filled with a lively ambiance. By the time Olivia returned home, the maids were cleaning the lawn.They greeted her warmly when they saw her, "You're back, Ms. Olivia."Tatiana had restructured the household management after Lisa's departure. The maids left were kind.It was such a rare occasion for the Heath residence to be so full of life. Mason had told the maids to clean up every nook and cranny of the house, ready to welcome the new year.Molly called Olivia. The look of dilemma on Molly's face had Olivia asking, "Aunt Molly, what's wrong?"A few tailored gowns varied in colors and designs were hung on the wall. Olivia assumed that Molly was having a hard time choosing one of them. "Having a hard time picking one? Actually, you're lean, so this silver and white—""That's not it." Molly held Olivia's hand, frowning. "I don't want to attend tomorrow's party.""Why not? You should know that we'll be announcing you as o
It took a while before Olivia managed to comfort Molly.Olivia headed to the study, which was unusually lively. Mason stood in his glasses while Connor sat in his place, his hand holding a paintbrush.The mischievous Zack was holding a paintbrush like a painter as well. How was he able to hold his energy back to sit down and paint?Olivia came closer to take a closer look at the weird creature on the painting. The upper body was drawn into a turtle, which was connected to a bee. "Mom, how's my turbee? Pretty?"She burst into a chuckle. "It is pretty. You sure have a wild imagination.""You're being too generous with your compliments, Mom. I can draw a book of such drawings," Alicia roasted without lifting her head.Olivia's eyes followed Alicia, who had painted a breathtaking scenery. It was on a completely whole new level compared to Zack's.Unwilling to admit his shortcomings, Zack retorted back at Alicia. Olivia was so used to their little disputes.Meanwhile, Willow was t
Olivia didn't beat about the bush. "Grandpa, what are you going to do with Aunt Molly and Yale?"Mason gave her a fleeting glance. "Did you come as the middleman?""I'm a woman, and I've gone through a lot. Yale has indeed been involved in many awful deeds, but he did all those for Aunt Molly. Her body is weak to begin with. If they break up, I'm afraid…"Grabbing a paintbrush, Mason continued painting. "Do you know what I told the two men that night?""I can't read your mind.""I have two conditions for Yale. First, it's to cut ties with the Kingston family.""He has fulfilled that."A meaningful smile appeared across his lips. "How naive. To cut ties for real is easier said than done. Other than the blood running in their veins, it takes many other factors into account. Even if he wants to leave them for good, they won't grant his wish.""What's the second condition, then?" If the first was that difficult, the second one should be definitely on another level."Molly can marr