MasukSea City's western suburbs, a sea-view villa.Jocelyn stood on the balcony, gazing out at the sea painted crimson by the sunset clouds.An ink-wash colored shawl draped over the girl's shoulders. She turned, meeting Kane's deep gaze, and offered a sweet smile. "It's truly beautiful here. I'd willingly live here for the rest of my life."Kane wrapped his arms around her from behind. "Your parents are frantic looking for you now. Are you really not going to go back and see them?"Jocelyn mumbled gloomily, "If I go back, they won't let us be together, and they'll lock me up. I can't go back now, not unless they promise never to break us apart again.""But hiding like this forever isn't a solution either." Kane's expression turned worried as he gently caressed her cheek. "Still, having such a huge falling out with your parents won't make you feel good. I don't want you to be unhappy."Jocelyn turned, hugging him tightly. "I don't want to leave you."Kane ran his fingers through her hair,
Alison flared, "Gloria, Brother, while I don't know the full extent of what Jocelyn has endured, it's clear Ben genuinely wants to help you, wants to save Jocelyn. If you're still going to be so dismissive and judgmental, then you truly don't deserve his help."She rose and walked over to Sheila. "Sheila, I'll show you out."Sebastian also stood up, slinging an arm over Ben's shoulder. "Ben, I'll walk you out too."Just as they were about to head for the door, Hogan suddenly spoke, "Wait."They froze, turning to look at Hogan.When Hogan finally looked up, his eyes, bloodshot and tear-filled, met theirs. "Yes," he choked out, "the girl in those photos... she ‘is’ Jocelyn."Gloria's eyes went wide, her face paling as she gripped Hogan's arm. "Husband, have you lost your mind?!"Hogan's voice was hoarse. "I believe," he rasped, "they won't speak of this. They won't hurt Jocelyn."Moonlight filtered through the sheer curtains, casting a soft glow on the scattered photo fragments.Ben ben
She hesitated, glancing back at Killian. "He might not take my call."Hogan said, "Miss Emerson, I hope you can sympathize with us as parents. Please help us, just one call.""We'll handle everything else ourselves. We won't trouble you further.""I... I'll think about it and get back to you shortly."Sheila hung up and asked Killian, "Should we help?"Killian circled around and settled beside her, offering his analysis: "Kane made Jocelyn disappear precisely to leave Hogan and his wife powerless, using Jocelyn as leverage to completely seize control of the Pinks."Sheila worried, "If Jocelyn marries Kane, they'll undoubtedly join the Pinks' power to come after you.""Heh~" Killian ran a hand through the hair at the back of his head. "A defeated opponent. Do you really think I'm afraid of him?"Sheila: "I know you're not afraid of him, but it won't be easy to resolve, right?"Killian: "Of course, the best outcome would be to make Jocelyn see reason and not marry him. But once a woman
"Cough!" Olivia choked on her bird's nest, coughing violently."Mom, are you okay?" Sheila was startled, quickly patting her back."Oh, my dear in-law!""Are you alright?"Olivia waved her hands repeatedly. "I'm fine, I'm fine, I... I need to use the restroom. You all just keep chatting." Then she fled the living room as if escaping.Nicole told Sheila, "Sheila, go quickly and check on your mom. Is she feeling unwell somewhere?""Okay." Sheila nodded and followed her out.Alison withdrew her gaze and said to Nicole, "Olivia seems quite shy. Is my presence making her uncomfortable?""Huh? No, not at all. She's usually quite talkative. Maybe she's just feeling a bit under the weather today?" Nicole added, "You're just too sensitive. Don't overthink it.""Maybe." Alison smiled, saying nothing more.Olivia emerged from the restroom, and Sheila handed her a glass of warm water."Mom, are you alright?""I'm fine. I just haven't quite adjusted to the northern weather yet. I'll go back to the
Ever since Sebastian participated in that idol survival show where he made his debut, he hadn't touched another variety program. For years, his sole focus had been acting. They'd crossed paths a few times recently, mostly due to Sheila's wedding, but there'd been no whisper of him appearing on .The host, a playful smirk on her face, dragged out the suspense. "Oh, it seems Mr. Ford truly has no clue.""So, Mr. Ford, who's the mystery mentor you're most looking forward to?" had aired, and ever since, every public appearance, every interview, inevitably saw her 'CP-ed' with Sebastian. But the drama was done, and its fervent popularity was already starting to wane. If the 'CP' angle persisted, she'd surely face accusations of dredging up old news and clinging to residual fame. So, Caroline had already prepped her answer for such questions before stepping onto the stage. She pretended to ponder for a mere few seconds before naming a legendary industry v
The news that had surpassed a 2% viewership rating on its premiere day had just broken, and Lume Entertainment's celebratory banquet was already booked at the city's most luxurious revolving restaurant. Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the city's nightscape glittered. Inside the restaurant, champagne towers sparkled, stacked high. Augustine stood at the center of the bustling crowd, champagne flute in hand, basking in the flattering compliments of several brand executives."Mr. Sloane's vision is absolutely unparalleled! A smash hit on its debut, it's bound to forge another top-tier idol group!""Sheila must be hiding at home, crying her eyes out now, right?""Hahaha... is being celebrated across the entire net. Is there even a need for her pathetic variety show to come out anymore?""She definitely never saw this coming in her wildest dreams!" HMY's Mr. Adler chuckled, his face a mass of jiggling flesh. He leaned over and gave Brianna a wet kiss o
Midday. Sheila and Killian were having lunch at the hotel restaurant.Sheila's mind was still replaying the incredibly ahem explicit scenes from the morning, and the suggestive whispers in her ear.Over a year of marriage on paper, they'd been intimate countless times. Sometimes he
Sheila swallowed hard, her gaze darting away nervously. "Why aren't you wearing any clothes?"Killian replied matter-of-factly, "I don't have any spare clothes. I already asked Jerry to bring some over."Sheila: "Couldn't you have just gone home in your original clothes?""It's so late. I'll just r
Olivia ripped off her apron, stained with grease, and stormed out of the kitchen.Her sharp gaze swept over Sheila before landing on Killian.Killian stood tall and upright, nodding with composure and confidence to her and Antony. "Dad, Mom, hello. I'm Killian, Sheila's husband."
“Sheila Emerson, once a woman passes thirty, she’s just waiting to be picked over. While you still have some assets, hurry up and find a good family to marry into.”Clutching two bottles of Louis XIII, Sheila stood in the noisy club hallway, impatiently saying, “Mom, I have a boyfriend. I’m not goi







