Wednesday, September 30, 2020

LM CHAPTERS 871 - 875

LM 

CHAPTERS 871 - 875







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The news which claimed that Serene Silas' was actually directed by another person to commit the murder had gone viral in country A. Many onlookers who didn't know the truth began to organize investigation groups to search for the mastermind of the murder.


But unfortunately, no matter how hard they tried to unearth the truth, they still couldn't find any news about the girl except for the photo that had been exposed.


Some people even suspected that the girl did not really exist.


It was very likely that she was a smoke bomb that was deliberately used by a powerful and influential person, and the purpose was to get rid of the charges on Miss Silas.


After such theories were released, they soon gained the support of a lot of people.


Due to the analytical opinions by rational netizens, more and more people had come to support their view. Everyone had shifted their attention to the powerful and influential person that was behind all this in no time.


To say that these people were the Sherlock Holmes of the Internet was not inaccurate at all. Soon enough, some netizens had already caught on the clues which led to the Silas family.


What a joke, to move the attention to Janell Joy Carter was the most foolish thing the mastermind could do.


Janell Joy was the girl that Nathaniel Cooper cared about the most, she was his weakness. It was right to take advantage of her to deal with Nathaniel, but they ignored an important key point.


Nathaniel cared so much about the girl, and this was within his territory. How could he let his girl suffer from any slander?


She did not only have connections with the President but she was also the daughter of the leader of Shengtian, Edwin Carter.


Those who knew about him should know that this rich tycoon was a man who would spoil his wife and daughter to the skies.


No one could take advantage of his daughter without his approval.


Not only Chairman Carter of Shengtian would not allow that to happen, Janell Joy still had the brother that had been discreetly protecting her for 14 years.


He protected this sister for his parents, he also needed to protect this girl who had been deep in his heart the whole time.


With these countless layers of protection, who on earth would have the ability to plot against Janell Joy?


Of course, the smart Janell Joy understood this.


Therefore, no matter how chaotic it was, she did not take it to her heart at all. She still remained at the disaster area to teach classes and lived righteously.


Except for the injury on her feet which was not completely healed yet, making it still a little inconvenient for her to walk, there was almost nothing else that made her feel uncomfortable.


"Sister Jar, I would like to invite you to come to our house for dinner tonight." After the classes had ended in the afternoon, Janell Joy was packing up the textbooks, Peter got onto the platform and pulled her shirt while he looked at her expectantly.


It was more than often that the people who came to the disaster area to teach would gather in the dining hall to eat together.


Today, she heard that Peter‘s father went to the city, so he probably would come back with some delicious food. Since Peter liked Janell Joy, he wanted to ask her to join them.


Janell Joy knew that if she went, the food that Peter's father brought back would have to be shared with more people. Janell Joy didn't mind at all if she didn't get to eat them since Brother Lucas would always bring her dinner, especially after she had been injured. She really wanted to reject Peter's offer.


However, Janell Joy could not refuse Peter's offer when she saw the expectant look in his eyes, so she nodded and smiled. "Thank you Peter! You go back first, I will be there soon."


"Sister, Mom asked me to wait for you, she's afraid that you won't go." He said what his mother had told him.


"Okay, once I have packed up the textbooks and informed Sister Yaya and the others, then I'll go with you." Janell Joy pinched Peter's face, as if she was pinching her little brother, Little Precious.


Little Precious never liked it when she pinched his face. He always acted like a little adult and said women should not casually touch men. How old was he? Wasn't he just an eight year old kid?


A newly weaned child, how could he say he was a man?


Compared to her Little Precious, Peter was much more lovely. When she pinched his face, his face would always turn red as he smiled shyly.


Yes, an eight-year-old child should look like an eight-year-old child. Peter's reaction was correct but Little Precious' wasn't.


Although she would say that Little Precious was not cute, but whenever she thought of him, Janell Joy always felt like going home and hugging him.


Wuuuwuuu....


She really wanted to pinch the Little Precious' face, so that she could hear him yell out 'sister‘.


Peter's mother had specially invited Janell Joy to their house to have dinner, mainly because she wanted to thank Janell Joy for sparking Peter‘s interest in studies.


Before that, he was well known as the naughty boy in their class. He was good at sports and had a critical mind, but he just didn't like to study.


When he was in primary 1, he couldn't even distinguish between 6 and 9. There was one time, he scored 65 points for his drawing, but he proudly told his mother that he got 95 points.


After seeing this, Peter's mother did not know whether to laugh or cry. She knew that it was not because her son was not smart, her son was not stupid if compared to the others, it was just that he did not receive the proper education.


"Teacher Jar, please sit down." When Peter brought Janell Joy to his family tent, Peter's mother quickly took a small stool and wiped it with her sleeve and enthusiastically invited Janell Joy to take her seat.


"Auntie, you don't have to be so formal to me. We have known each other for so long. Let's just be casual." Janell Joy liked to smile. When she smiled, she had two little dimples, which were particularly eye-catching. Other than that, she had a good character, so she had a very good relationship with the people in the disaster area.


In fact, her real personality was not so approachable, but she was a flexible person. She knew what kind of personality to put out to interact with people under different types of circumstances.


She wanted to be nice to the people in the disaster area because everyone was simple and sincere.


"Okay, then make yourself at home too." Peter's father sat on the side and gave Janell Joy 3 bottle of yogurt drink.


Although the government had tried their best to maintain the water and electricity supply as much as possible, the disaster area still found it hard to cope with this issue, so it was still inevitabIe that there would be occasional supply shortages. Sometimes, even drinking water would be scarce. For them, yogurt drinks were a luxury.


Janell Joy took the drink with her both hands, opened it and handed it to Peter. "Peter, I like drinking mineral water. Can you drink this instead?"


"Okay." Looking at this bottle of yogurt drink, Peter's eyes were glowing. Since Sister Jar said she didn't like it, then he would drink it on her behalf.


A child's world was just so simple and innocent. They just believed whatever the adults said and would not think deeper into it.


Peter‘s father said, “Miss Little Jar, thank you for making Peter interested in studying. If he can get into university in the future, you deserve the greatest credit.”


She stroked Peter's head and said, "Uncle. lt‘s not that my teaching method is good, but Peter is really smart. As long as he studies hard. he will definitely get into a good university in the future.“


By the time Peter gets into university, she would have already become Brother Lucas's wife.


She could be Brother Lucas's side to run his country and help his people flourish!







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Oh my God!


At the thought of Brother Lucas, Janell Joy Carter wished that Brother Lucas could appear in front of her immediately so that she could see him.


Brother Lucas would come to the disaster area every night and he would return in the morning. Although she had just parted with Brother Lucas this morning, but whenever she thought of him, she felt like she had not seen him for a long time.


This was the most honest feeling for people who were in love. Even if they were stuck together every day, they would still feel like it wasn't enough.


As a matter of fact, for her to teach at the disaster area, the person who suffered the most was not her, but her Brother Lucas. He had to come at night and go back in the morning, it would take him 4 hours everyday to come back and forth.


"Yeah, I also think that Peter has a nimble mind!“ In the past, Peter's father would often scold Peter for being stupid because he didn't like to study.


After Janell Joy came here, they had a parent‘s meeting.


She made the parents realized what their children's potential were and so that the parents could give their children more encouragement. That way, their children would certainly perform beyond their expectation.


The parents took Janell Joy's advice. They began to find out what their children were good at and they encouraged them more. Sure enough, the children made great progress.


They had improved in their studies and they were more proactive in life. Many children also took the initiative to help their parents to help with the house chores.


Peter was the most typical one among them, which indirectly proved that Janell Joy's visit as a temporary teacher this time was a success.


Janell Joy was very excited that her teaching method had good results and was approved by the children and their parents.


After leaving Peter‘s house, Janell Joy went to have a look at the residential area which was under construction.


The houses here were almost complete, and they were about to become everyone‘s new homes. It signified the start of the new life for the people in the disaster area.


After such a major disaster, Janell Joy had done several rescue and disaster relief works and had also participated in the reconstruction of the disaster area.


She had witnessed the earthquake with her own eyes. The disaster area was in a mess and corpses were everywhere, but the people in the disaster area were not beaten down.


With the help of the government, everyone in the disaster relief group and the members of the construction team were very active and rarely complained.


Now that the situation at the disaster area was getting better and better it was no doubt that her Brother Lucas was very good at running the country.


When Brother Lucas just took office, he had already encountered such a big event. He was calm and issued orders in an orderly way. He organized the army and the citizens to undergo rescue missions at the disaster area. He also organized the reconstruction of the disaster area. A series of measures were very well taken.


Janell Joy sighed again. She had such a good taste. When she was a child, she had already fallen in love with such a treasure that was Brother Lucas.


If she hadn't let her father save the injured boy, she would not have Brother Lucas who loved her so much.


Thinking of Brother Lucas, Janell Joy couldn't wait as she raised her hand to look at the time. It was only eight o'clock in the evening, Brother Lucas wouldn't arrive so soon.


Sigh!


As she shook her head in disappointment, she felt a pair of thick palms had gently covered her eyes. Janell Joy instinctively wanted to attack, but the familiar aura surrounded her and she immediately knew who it was.


She already knew who was covering her eyes, and the man deliberately lowered his voice and asked, "Guess who?"


Janell Joy burst out laughing. Her Brother Lucas was sometimes really silly and cute, and most of the time treated her like an ignorant child.


Pretty much all the time, she wanted to tell him that she was no longer the little girl who didn't know anything. Now, she knew and understood everything.


Janell Joy removed his hands away, turned around and threw herself into his arms. She snuggled in his arms and said, "There will be no one else except my Brother Lucas."


"Oh, you're that sure?" Nathaniel Cooper rubbed her head with a smile on his face.


"Of course, it's because my Brother Lucas smells so good, other men are stinky. That's how I know." Janell Joy never stopped praising her Brother Lucas. Wouldn't she be worried that her Brother Lucas would get too arrogant if she praised him too much?


"What about your father?" It was his instinct, Nathaniel wanted to surpass him.


Janell Joy pouted and said, "You petty bastard! Why do you want to compare with my father? Let me tell you, my dad is the man who loves me the most in the world, and you don't even come close."


"It seems like I have to continue to work hard." He wanted to work harder to love and care for her and let her know that there was another man who loved her more than anyone else in the world, other than her father.


"Brother Lucas, let's work hard together from now on." Janell Joy placed her hand on Nathaniel's. "Brother Lucas, it's only eight o'clock now. Why are you here already?"


Usually, he would arrive here at around ten o'clock at night at the earliest, but today he arrived two hours earlier. Was it because he missed her again?


"Because I didn't have anything else to do, so I got off work earlier to accompany you." Because he had to go abroad for an official visit tomorrow, he would be away for a week, so he made time to accompany her now.


He would be abroad for a week. Thinking that he could not see her for a week, he felt very down.


He really wanted to take her with him, but the relationship between them was still unclear. What reason did he have for her to go with him?


So he had to deal with his matters as soon as possible so that she could be with him openly, so that she could accompany him wherever he went.


"By the way, Brother Lucas, can I ask for a favour?"


"Okay, go ahead."


"Why do you never ask what I‘m going to ask for and just agree on it? What if my request is too much?"


"Would you?" 


"Of course not."


"That's exactly it." Nathaniel took her hand and said as he walked, "Tell me, I'm listening."


"Brother Lucas, I have been here for a while. I am aware that their living conditions are really bad. Can you offer the people some preferential policies in the future to make up for the time they spent in the disaster area?" Speaking of which, Janell Joy was helping the people in the disaster area to seek benefits. But actually, she just wanted the people in the disaster area to admire their President more.


Nathaniel nodded. "Well, that's a good idea. But..."


"Brother Lucas, can't you do that?" Janell Joy interrupted Nathaniel eagerly before he could finish his words.


"The relevant departments are already working on it, so you don't have to worry about it." Nathaniel smiled gently.


“Oh, so you guys have already thought of it already, Brother Lucas." She thought that she was very far-sighted. It turned out that Brother Lucas had already thought of it before she did.


“Alright, let‘s not talk about these things. Take a walk with me."


“Brother Lucas, what's the matter?"


"Nothing.“ He just wanted to hold her hand like this. The two of them just walked around and talked casually, relieving him from all his fatigue.


"Brother Lucas, do you know?" 


"I know." He replied.


“What do you know?" She asked.


"Because what you want to say is exactly what I want to say to you." Nathaniel stood still and held Janell Joy's shoulder. “I want to hold your hand like this, for the rest of our lives.”







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The night was gradually getting darker!


Janell Joy Carter lay on the small bed. Without Brother Lucas's warm embrace, she felt that there was something missing. She couldn't fall asleep.


This was only the first night since Brother Lucas was abroad. It was as if she hadn't seen him for thousands of years. She was going crazy already, how could she survive for the next six days?


Thinking of the fact that she wouldn't be able to see Brother Lucas in the next six or seven days, Janell Joy wished she could grow a pair of wings and fly to Brother Lucas's side.


But she couldn't be so capricious. She promised to teach the children for a month, moreover, Brother Lucas's visit was an official affair, she couldn't just stick around him.


Sigh!


Janell Joy let out a long sigh. She wouldn't be so bored if Little Precious was by her side at this time to play with her.


Thinking of Little Precious, Janell Joy remembered that she hadn't contacted her family for a long time. Her grandparents must have missed her a lot.


As she thought of the elders at home, Janell Joy hurriedly grabbed her phone and dialed home. The phone rang several times before someone answered, "Hello! Who is this?"


“Little Aunt?" This voice sounded like her Little Aunt's, but wasn't her Little Aunt in Jiangbei?


At the end of the year, the whole family would go back to Jiangbei to celebrate the New Year's. Her Little Aunt shouldn't be in New York at this time.


"I thought it was someone else, turns out it's our Baby Janell. You have no conscience at all. How could you call us only now? I thought you don't even know the home number anymore." 


Upon hearing that it was Janell Joy, Angela Carter had a lot to say, "Your Grandma misses you so much she can‘t even get out of bed. You have no conscience at all. Are you not going to come back and visit her?"


"What?" Once she knew that her grandmother was ill, Janell Joy immediately sat up from bed. “Little Aunt, what's wrong with Grandma?"


"Janell, don't listen to your Little Aunt's nonsense. She'll feel uncomfortable if she doesn't cause chaos in the world." Mama Carter's sweet voice traveled through the phone.


"Grandma, are you really all right?" Janell Joy knew that her grandmother’s health had always been poor, so it was common for her to be sick.


During the changing of the season last year, her grandmother forgot to wear a thicker clothing and caught a cold. She managed to recover only after being in bed for two weeks.


Her grandmother had always doted on her so much. Supposedly, she should have stayed in New York to spend more time with her grandmother, but she abandoned them and came to Country A.


When she thought of this, Janell Joy was so sad that she was about to cry.


"I'm fine, Baby Janell. You have to take care of yourself over there and as long as you're fine, I will be happy." Mama Carter said.


Janell Joy nodded vigorously and said, "Grandma, I am living well here. I‘m eating well and sleeping well. I have already gained a few pounds."


Mama Carter said, ”It‘s good to gain weight. That thin body of yours has to be chubbier. You will look cuter when you are chubby."


Janell Joy said like a spoiled child, “Grandma..."


"Hey, Janell..." upon hearing her granddaughter's soft voice, Mama Carter felt emotional and burst into tears again.


"Mom, don't be anxious. The little girl is talking to you, isn‘t she?" Andrea hurriedly stroked Mama Carter's back.


"I don't want to either, but it is something I can't change for so many years," she was obviously happy to hear her granddaughter's voice, but she couldn‘t help feeling sad.


Janell Joy, who was on the phone, could only feel anxious. “Grandma, don't agitate yourself too much. I'll go back to accompany you soon."


Mama Carter wiped her tears and said, "Janell, I know. Why not we end the call? I'll call you another day."


Worrying that she would affect her granddaughter's mood, Mama Carter hung up the phone, but her tears continued to flow down her cheeks.


"Grandma, Sister is not at home, but I'm still here with you." A child's voice spoke. Jane Ronan had returned home with Little Precious. As soon as she entered the house, she saw Mama Carter crying heavily.


At a glance, Little Precious knew that his grandmother must have missed his sister. Without waiting for his mother's instructions, Little Precious hurried over to comfort his grandmother.


"Yes, and our Little Precious is still with me. I'm very happy about that." Mama Carter smiled through tears and stroked his head.


Jane Ronan walked over and said, "Mom, Janell is doing well there. Don't worry about her too much. Your health is more important. Since Angela is in New York, I'm going to cook for our distinguished guest"


"Sister-in-law, you're getting more and more virtuous." Angela stood up and gave Jane a big hug. She didn't forget to flatter her with compliments too. "Sister-in-law, your fashion design company has such a good reputation and you take great care of your family too. How did you achieve that?"


Angela was thinking that she was also married for ten years, and even had a child. But she was still like a child who often fought with her ten year old son for attention.


This time, it was because she fought with her son for the attention that Victor James did not side with her. In a fit of anger, she flew from Jiangbei to her parents' home.


No matter how many years had passed, Angela was still so carefree and unrestrained. She would do whatever she wants and Victor could only endure.


What made Angela angrier was that she had been home for over 24 hours now, and that old man, Victor, had not even called to ask about her.


Angela had decided to be mad at him for the rest of his life. Let him raise their young son and grow old alone.


"Don't shower me with compliments anymore. Come over and help me prepare lunch. Dad will be back from fishing soon." Jane smiled gently and raised her hand to look at the time. “Mm, your brother should be done with work, he should come home soon."


In fact, it was not that Jane had took very good care of the family, but that they were good to her and made her feel the warmth a family should have.


Especially her Mr. Carter, who had doted on her for more than ten years and thought of everything for her, so that she would have more time to realize her dream.


Speaking of the devil, Mr. Carter was now home.


He was still wearing the same white shirt and black trousers that he wore all year round. What was different was that he had added a coat because it was cold outside.


The coat was designed and made by Jane Ronan herself. It was customized for him. At first glance, it was no different from any other ordinary coat, but the tiny details were what made it exclusive.


For example, the threads that were used to make the coat were carefully selected by Jane.


The lower hem of the coat was embroidered with the same color as the coat. It looked simple and poised, which was particularly suitable for Mr. Carter.


After Edwin Carter had entered the room, he greeted Mama Carter first and then walked towards Jane Ronan.


"Sister-in-Iaw, I'd better help you later on." Angela had seen how loving these two were. To not torture herself, she thought it would be better to avoid them.


He walked towards her and although he was still a distance away, Edwin's eyes fell straight on Jane , he could see nothing else except her.







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More than a decade had passed, their child had already grown up, but Edwin Carter still looked at Jane Ronan the same way he used to.


No, it wasn‘t only the same as he used to, it was with more affection than before, as if he only had her in his eyes.


He walked gracefully to Jane's side.


Jane pursed her lips into a gentle smile and said "You're back!"


Edwin nodded. "Yes."


After more than ten years, Edwin was still a man of few words, but he did change a little. He not only responded, but also walked to Jane's side and pulled her into his arms to embrace her.


"You must be hungry." Jane said with a smile. 


”Mm.“ He nodded without saying anything.


"Then go get changed. After that, we can start eating." Jane escaped from his arms and said.


Edwin said seriously, "Help me with that."


"You need me to help you change your clothes? I don't even need to help my eight-year-old son to change his clothes. Mr Carter, aren't you ashamed?" Sometimes, Jane really had no way to deal with this man.


Because he already said it, so if she didn't help him, he would pester her so hard that she wouldn't be able to do anything else. This man was getting more and more childish.


Sure enough, Edwin said, "I asked my wife to help me. Why should I be ashamed?”


"Okay fine, I'll help you." Jane immediately raised her hand and surrendered. Then, he led her upstairs.


His palms were very big and Jane's were small. His big palms could easily hold hers, and he held it tightly.


Over the years, as long as they walked together, he liked to hold her hand. Just like what he had said before, he will hold her hand and keep walking, until they grow old.


Jane took out Edwin's loungewear from the wardrobe. She then turned around and saw Edwin staring at her with deep affection, as if he was looking into her mind.


Jane smiled and said, "Why are you looking at me like this?"


Edwin stretched his hand towards her face and drew an outline of her face with his finger. “Nothing, I just want to look at you like this."


He could just stay here and look at her without doing anything else. He could look at her until the earth ends and it would still not be enough for him.


"You've already looked at it for more than a decade and I'm already getting old. Haven't you gotten tired of me yet?" His words warmed Jane's heart. She smiled even more brightly.


"It's only been more than ten years. In the next few decades, I will still look at you like this." He wanted to look at her and accompany her, and grow old together.


"Mr Carter, you've become more eloquent recently. You've been sweet talking to me this whole time, did you do something behind my back?" Of course, she believed that he would never do anything that would hurt her. She just wanted to tease him.


Sure enough, as soon as Jane said this, Edwin's face darkened. "What nonsense are you talking about?"


He couldn't take a joke at all.


Especially when it came to the issue of loyalty, if she ever mentioned it, he would definitely get anxious.


Jane smiled proudly and said, "I was just teasing you and yet you had a huge reaction. Do you really have a woman outside?"


"Jane Ronan!" Edwin was really angry.


"Mm?" Jane looked at him with a smile and said "Mr Carter, is there anything that you want to order your lady to do?"


"I've told you before, other than you, nobody else is worthy." Edwin stroked her face and said slowly.


Although Jane was not the most outstanding woman in the world, but in his heart, she was one of a kind and no one could replace her.


"Mm, I know." Jane was very satisfied with his reply and let Edwin express his love for her indirectly.


She knew? Shouldn't she also confess her love to him?


Edwin looked at Jane with dissatisfaction. His face was gloomy, like a big boy who was upset.


Jane said in a gentle voice, "Me too."


Upon hearing Jane's words, Edwin's face brightened a little.


Sigh, this man was really childish. He was much more childish than their Little Precious. To her, it was like raising two sons at the same time.


Edwin held her in his arms again.


Jane snuggled up in his arms and suddenly thought of something. "By the way, Edwin, let's find a time to visit Baby Janell and Andrew. I'm still worried about the both of them."


Edwin nodded and agreed, "Alright, let's go there as a family to accompany them once you are done with your fashion show"


When he mentioned about the fashion show, Jane suddenly thought of something that she hadn't completed.


"Edwin, come and take a look for me." Jane dragged Edwin to her studio, turned on the computer, and showed him the design draft of her newest collection, “This is the theme for my main collection for this season. What do you think?"


Although Edwin did not know much about fashion, but, his taste was not bad. Jane often asked him for some advice, and Edwin was also very happy to do so.


He studied through the design draft carefully and looked at some of the samples of the ready-made clothes. As he looked at them, he nodded and said, "It feels like your style. lt's simple, poised and elegant. I think the market will also have a good response."


“I'm really flattered to have Chairman Carter of Shengtian to praise me." Jane smiled sweetly.


In fact, she felt happier to be recognized by Edwin, than getting recognized by the people in the fashion industry.


She added, "Alright, go get changed quickly. I‘ll go downstairs to help out for lunch."


Edwin said, "I also have something for you to see." 


Jane asked, "What?"


"Come." Edwin took Jane's hand and went back into to the room. He took out an exquisite box from the desk drawer.


He opened the box and there was a necklace mounted with sapphire gemstones resting in the gift box. He asked, "Look, do you like it?”


"Is this for me, again?" In the past few years, he had given her countless of expensive gifts. She had so many necklaces that she almost could not fit any more jewellery into her cabinet.


"Yes. Do you like it?" Edwin looked at Jane expectantly.


If she paid attention, she could see that he looked way more anxious compared to the previous times when he had given her a gift.


This was because he didn't tell her that the gemstone necklace was designed and made by him for her.


"I like it. If it's from you, I will like it." Jane was very fond of it, but she felt that she couldn't use it. "But don't waste your money on these things. I have way too many pieces of jewellery, I can't wear them all."


"What do you mean wasting money? Isn't it natural for me to spend money on my wife?" Edwin personally picked up the necklace and put it on for Jane.


He approached her, and she could feel his warm breath on her earlobe. She couldn't help but blush. "I'll do it myself."


However, Edwin ignored her. He insisted on putting it on for her and took two steps back to look at her.


Her skin was fair and she had no wrinkles at all. She looked stunning in the sapphire necklace. Edwin could not help but lower his head and kiss her. "Answer me, do you like it?"








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”I like it!"


Whether he was referring to the gift he gave her, or his kiss, she liked them all.


However, Jane Ronan deliberately chose the former, “Didn't I just tell you that as long as it is a gift from you, I will like it."


Edwin Carter's face darkened slightly and said with dissatisfaction, "You already know that I'm not asking about that."


Jane blinked, and acted like she didn't understand. "If that's not what you're asking, then what is it?"


Edwin, "..." He was referring to something else!


Jane smiled and snuggled into his arms. She held his strong waist and snuggled. "Edwin, do you know how happy I am?"


He definitely didn't know how happy she was, and the man who gave her all these happiness was the one who had been by her side throughout the years.


Edwin rubbed her head and said softly, "Silly, why are you saying this all of a sudden?"


"For so many years, you have always supported me, this allowed me to spend more time and energy on my fashion career. All the achievements that l have today, half of it was because of your full support that you have given to me.“ 


With Edwin's backing, and the whole family by her side, Jane could devote herself into her work to fulfil her childhood dream.


"I am your husband.“ Edwin's answer couldn't be any simpler, but it was the warmest answer one could hear.


Jane raised her head slightly to look at him. "Edwin, do you know? I feel happier than I would be if I have the whole world. Thank you for being by my side. Thank you for giving me Baby Janell and Little Precious."


Edwin gifted a lot of things to Jane, including houses, cars, jewellery and so on. However, what Jane loved the most were their treasures- Janell Joy Carter and Julien Glover Carter.


With Edwin and their children, only then was their family the happiest and the most complete.


"I am your husband." Edwin's answer still could not be any simpler.


The word “husband" was definitely not just an identity to Edwin. When she promised to marry him, he became her lifelong and most solid support.


"Of course I know you're my husband.“ Jane smiled and snuggled into his arms again. "It's precisely because you're my husband that I feel so happy"


If she didn‘t meet Edwin, her life would turn out differently, and she couldn't bear to even think about it.


She was glad that she had met him and accepted his marriage proposal. She was even more grateful that he was her husband and someone that she could rely on for the rest of her life.


At the same time, a taxi slowed down and stopped in front of the Carter family's mansion.


The passenger paid the fare, opened the door, and got off the car.


The door opened and the passenger got off, it was a ten-year-old boy.


He looked up and said to the security guard at the guardhouse with a serious face, "Please ask Angela Carter to come out."


As soon as the security guard saw the Little Master, he recognized him and hurriedly greeted him. "Little Master James, are you alone?"


"Is it strange for me to be alone?" The little boy glanced at the security guard and said, "If you don't want to ask her to come out, that's fine too. Then pass on a message to her for me. Her husband kicked her son out of the house, so please ask her if she still wants her son. If she doesn't want her son, her son will run away from home."


"Little Master James, wait a minute. We'll inform Miss Angela immediately." This little one was the Little Master of the James family. No security personnel would dare to neglect him, so they quickly called Angela and informed her.


Angela was chatting with Mama Carter when she received the news. She almost couldn't believe it when she heard that her son was alone outside of the house.


Although Angela couldn't believe it, but, she still came out. There was still a distance until she reached the gate, but she could see her son standing in the cold wind with his hands clasped behind his back.


The wind was a little strong today, so the little one only wore a thin coat while standing in the cold wind.


Although Angela always quarreled with her son and stole his food and toys...


But no matter how capricious she was, she was still the child‘s biological mother. Seeing such a little child standing in the cold wind, Angela's heart ached.


She quickly ran over to the little one and held him in her arms. "Brat, why are you here alone? Where is your stinky father?"


"If I'm not alone, who else would be with me?" The little boy looked arrogant, but as soon as he was held in Angela's arms, he immediately snuggled in her arms like a baby, and said as if he was wronged, "That old man, Victor, kicked me out of the house. He asked someone to buy a ticket and sent me here."


"Why did he kick you out? I gave birth to you, not him. How could he kick you out of the house?" Hearing that it was Victor who kicked the child out, Angela was so furious that she wanted to fly back immediately and blow up Victor's camp.


"Ahem..." the little one coughed and said, "Mom, you could only give birth to me because of Victor's small contribution. But I know that you are the one who suffered the most.“


"Even if he contributed, he still can‘t kick you out of the house like that. Only I can bully you, he can't." Angela was the typical 'only I can do it and no one else is allowed to' kind of person.


At home, she could bully the little one, but Victor couldn't.


The reason why Angela ran away from home this time was that she and the little one had fought for attention, but Victor didn't take her side.


She was so angry because the father and son had joined hands to bully her. In a fit of anger, she flew back to New York.


At this moment, knowing that her son was being bullied by Victor, Angela couldn't wait any longer to go back to Jiangbei to confront him.


She turned to the security guard and said, "Please tell my parents, brother and sister-in-law that I'll go back to Jiangbei first. I'll come back to see them another day."


Angela was always so impatient, in a fit of anger, she wanted to rush back as soon as possible to Jiangbei to see Victor.


After a nearly 20-hour journey, they finally returned to Jiangbei. When they got home, they found Victor sleeping soundly on the bed.


The mother and son had been extremely exhausted from all the travelling. Not only did he not call to ask about them, but he was sound asleep.


At the sight of this, Angela was so enraged that she pulled off the quilt that was covering Victor's body and kicked him. "Victor, you old b‘stard, how can you sleep so soundly? How can you drive my son and I out of the house?"


"Just use the word b'stard. Why do you have to add the word 'old' in it?" Victor sat up and looked at Angela with his sleepy eyes. "Who drove you and your son away?"


Tuesday, September 29, 2020

LM CHAPTERS 866 - 870

LM 

CHAPTERS 866 - 870






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"I wasn't wrong!" Janell Joy Carter shouted. "Nathaniel Cooper, do you think I'm doing this for fun?"


This man didn't understand her at all.


Everything she did was for him, it was fine when he didn't compliment her, but he even hit her.


The more she thought about it, the more Janell Joy felt wronged. Her nose tingled and tears ran down her face.


Janell Joy's tears are like a nuclear weapon to Nathaniel. He couldn‘t do anything to her.


But he couldn't just let her be, or else this silly girl will make the same mistake again, and injure herself again.


She definitely didn't know that in his heart, to have her safe and sound was more important than anything else, even more important than being a rich and powerful person.


“When my Dad gets mad at me, the most he would do is not talk to me, he wouldn't even lay a finger on me." Janell Joy wiped off her tears and said. "But you Nathaniel Cooper, you b’stard, you actually hit me.”


Since she was little, she was the precious daughter in the family, her grandmother would be worried to death even something that was not worth mentioning happened to her.


Today... Today, her favorite Brother Lucas actually hit her!


She moved a little, her butt was still in pain, it showed that's how harsh Brother Lucas was.


"Do you know why I hit you?" Nathaniel lowered his voice while he gently massaged the place where he hit.


“You bullied me.... Why do I have to know why you hit me." Actually, if she calmed down and thought about it, she would definitely know why he hit her, but she just didn't want to give in.


This time, if she surrendered and if anything like this happens again, he would still hit her again, she didn't want that to happen.


“So your butt doesn't hurt anymore?" He asked as he lowered his voice, showing a herce look.


“Nathaniel Cooper, try and hit me again and you'll see! See if I will still talk to you.” Hmph, this man was pushing his luck.


Nathaniel was treating the wound on her feet, "Do not let anything like this happen again, or else you will bear the consequences.“


"What does anything I do have to do with you?" She snorted, he hit her and now he was acting like a sweetheart. Did he think that she would sweep everything away and act as if nothing had happened?


Nathaniel said, “You know that when your father gets mad at you, he couldn't even hear to touch a strand of your hair and that is because you are his daughter, he loves you and cares for you, he doesn't want you to get hurt. If he knew that you got injured like this, would he fly here from New York?“


"Do not let them know.“ Janell Joy tried to kick him, but she accidentally kicked the chair, which made her scream in pain.


"Don‘t move!" Nathaniel held her down. His voice was deep but still he couldn't hide his deep concern for her. "If you get hurt, I'll feel hurt too."


Janell Joy: "...."


This man knew what her weakness was. After hearing what he said, she could not blame him.


Nathaniel said: "Remember, no matter when or where, keep yourself safe.“


"Nathaniel..." 


"Call me Brother Lucas!"


”You called me by my name too, why can't I call you by your name?" Humph, don't think that if he said something nice, she will forget how he bullied her just now.


"Good girl!" 


"I don't want to be!" 


"Huh?" He raised his eyebrows.


"Brother Lucas!" She shouted quickly, and said, "You hurt me,"


"Only pain will make you remember."


"Then let me hit you back."


"Okay," he said, "When I'm done with your wound, I'll let you do whatever you want."


Janell Joy : "..." This man knew where her weak spot was.


Seeing that he was treating her so carefully, she couldn't bear to blame on him.


Half an hour later, Nathaniel had finished cleaning Janell Joy's wound. After he had made sure that she was alright, he slowly raised his head and looked at her : "Alright, have you thought of how to deal with me already?"


"Sit here." Janell Joy patted on the seat beside her. 


"Okay." Nathaniel sat beside her obediently. 


“Closer." She said.


"Okay." He got a little closer.


"Closer. You’re sitting so far, do you think I will eat you?" Did this bad Brother Lucas regard her as a little beast?


“Closer?" Any closer, he would have to hold her in his arms, did she mean that?


"Don't you understand?" Janell Joy gave him a blank look. She didn't believe that he didn't understand what she meant. He must be pretending to wait for her to throw herself into his arms.


"I understand." He smiled and took her into his arms, he rubbed her head, “Is this close enough?"


"Lower your head." She was ordering him like a queen, and Nathaniel followed all her orders.


Janell Joy hooked her hands around his neck, lifted her head and said: "My punishment is, I want to kiss you but you cannot kiss me back. I will take control."


"Little girl, you want to play with fire?" Nathaniel said lustfully.


"Not trying to play with fire, I want to punish you." Janell Joy naively thought that this was the best punishment she could give him.


But she overlooked that her Brother Lucas was not a prey but a wolf. Just as her lips touched his, he immediately took control and kissed her aggressively.


Janell Joy pushed him hard, but it was ineffective.


It was agreed that she would be in charge of this game, but why did he become the ruler of this game as soon as it started?


Sigh! 


……..



At the scene of the cultural night.


Yaya noticed that the man she had been thinking about for the past few days. When she saw him leave, she ran after him without a second thought.


"Mr. Carter, please wait a minute." Yaya was a petite girl, so she had to trot to keep up with Andrew Carter. When she managed to catch up with him, she was already out of breath.


"What's the matter?" Andrew looked at the woman in front of him who was blocking his way. He had no impression of her at all.


"Hello, Mr. Carter! I am your sister's friend. My name is Yaya." Yaya stretched out her hand while she introduced herself, thinking that she should shake hands with him out of courtesy.


It turned out that Andrew didn‘t want to at all. He left without even saying a word.


It was the first time that Yaya had seen such a rude person. She caught up with Andrew and blocked his way again. "Mr. Carter, I have introduced myself. You should at least respond out of politeness."


"Simon!" Andrew ignored Yaya while he summoned his assistant who was beside him and stepped away from Yaya again.


Simon Banks took the order and immediately stepped forward. He held Yaya back and said, ”Miss, our Young Master is not interested in you. You'd better don't embarrass yourself.“ 


Yaya, “..."


What the f‘ck!


She just thought that this man was good-looking and eye-catching. She just wanted to look at him for a few more times. Who the f‘ck was interested in him?


He was really narcissistic! Yaya was so angry that she unintentionally kicked

the rock beside her feet. She felt so much pain that she jumped up. 


”Who was this person? How can he be so delusional?"







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Yaya was so angry that she kicked the small stones on the ground. How could the cute and sensible Little Jar have such a proud and arrogant brother?


He shouldn't think that he could get all the ladies because of his good looks.


But then again, didn't she fall for him at first sight just because he was good looking and elegant.


"Ha ha ha..."


Yaya heard Burly and Shane's voices coming from behind. They were laughing hysterically.


"What are you laughing at? Is it that funny? Do you guys have nothing else to do?" Yaya glared at both of them.


“Yaya, you used to say that I was aiming for the moon. Why did you make such a mistake today?" Burly pointed to the direction where Andrew Carter had disappeared and said, "That person is obviously way out of our league. You should just daydream about it, why did you have to try and embarrass yourself?"


On one hand, Burly was insulting Yaya but on the other hand, he only said it because Yaya was his long time classmate and friend.


Some things and some people should only be appreciated from afar.


Those who didn't belong to you would never belong to you. Even if one day you made up your mind on it, it would still be a difficult journey.


Burly always thought how great will it be if Janell Joy Carter was his girlfriend, but it was only a thought. Even if Janell Joy really agreed to be his girlfriend, he might not have the courage to be with her.


"I am aiming for the moon, so what?" Yaya really didn't believe it. She had already made up her mind to get to the moon, and that was, Andrew.


What the heck!


She looked to the direction where Andrew disappeared. She clenched her fists, as if she had decided to do something.


“Young Master, that lady didn't follow us." Simon Banks stood outside Andrew's car and reported the situation.


"What is the progress on the background of these people that l have asked you to investigate a few days ago?" Andrew asked Simon. Andrew rubbed his brows as he looked at the car in front of him.


Although the car in front of them did a really good job hiding, where no one could see what the people in the car was doing, but it was obvious what they were up to.


Nathaniel Cooper's driver and bodyguards were all guarding around the car. There were only two people in the car. What else could they do besides doing something intimate?


Andrew's hands that were hanging on the side of his body were still clenching very tightly that the veins on the back of his hands appeared, showing his anger.


"Don't worry, Young Master. Those people around Miss Carter are from ordinary families. They are now studying at a university in Coast City. They started volunteering two years ago. They are not being used by anyone, they won't cause any harm to Miss Carter," Simon said.


When Janell Joy first came into contact with these people, Andrew had already asked Simon to investigate their backgrounds, so as to eliminate all the potential threats towards Janell Joy.


The reason why he did this was partly because of his parents and it was also because of his own personal agenda.


Andrew slowly withdrew his gaze and said, "Send someone to keep an eye on these people in the future. We must also find out the details of the people they have contacted. None of them can be left behind."


"Yes, I will arrange it." Simon said respectfully.


Andrew suddenly opened the door, got out of the car, and then moved to the driver's seat. Before his assistant Simon could get into the car, he started the car and drove off immediately.


His car were heading towards the luxury car in front of him. It was getting closer and closer...


Nathaniel's bodyguard noticed the danger and took out the gun he was carrying. When he was ready to aim at Andrew, Andrew turned the steering wheel and dodged Nathaniel's car, about one meter away.


The two people who were kissing passionately in the car were interrupted by this little commotion. Janell Joy pushed Nathaniel away and said with anger, "B‘stard, you broke your promise."


They agreed that she would kiss him and he was not allowed to do anything. Just only when they started kissing, Nathaniel was already the dominating over her. He kissed her so hard that she couldn't do anything.


"You are playing with fire.” In the end, it was because this little girl was too naive. She didn't know it was almost impossible to extinguish a man's desire once it was provoked.


Janell Joy said angrily, "Don‘t kiss me again anymore."


Nathaniel chuckled and said, "Really?"


"Without my consent, you absolutely can't."Janell Joy said. She couldn't let him take any more advantage of her. If it went on like this, she would be "eaten" by him soon.


"My silly Janell!" Nathaniel stroked her head and laughed in a low voice, "You're so silly and lovely."


"Nathaniel Cooper, do not say that I'm silly!" He thought that she didn't know anything? No, she knew a lot. It was just that this stupid man thought she didn't.


“Nathaniel Cooper? Hmm?" Nathaniel snorted while emitting threatening vibes. He didn't like her calling his full name.


"Brother Lucas, it's getting late. Send me back home, or else my friends will be worried if they don't see me around." She knew what he was dissatisfied with, so she quickly changed the subject and smiled at him with her bright face.


"Send a message to them. Just sleep in the car tonight, I‘ll accompany you." The injury on her feet had not healed yet. How could he let her go back alone?


"Brother Lucas, you, you... You still want to stay in the car?“ Why did this man like to stay in the wilderness? Was it more exciting for a man to be in the wild?


Nathaniel prodded her head. “Janell, what's in your little head?"


”Tofu.“ He scolded her like this not so long ago, and she hadn't forgotten about it.


"You!" Nathaniel shook his head helplessly. He really didn't know what to do with this little girl, who was full of funny ideas.


“Brother Lucas..." Janell Joy snuggled up in Nathaniel's arms and into his chest. "You are not allowed to be fierce at me again in the future."


He said, "If you are obedient, no one will be fierce at you."


Janell Joy stared at him and said, "Obedient? I am a person, of course I have my own thoughts. Do you think you are raising a pet?“


Nathaniel stroked her head and said, "When you get back, I‘ll buy you one so you could raise it. With it, you won't feel so bored.“


"No!" Janell Joy refused immediately, and then quickly changed the topic. “Brother Lucas, how is Sister Serene's murder case going?"


"Don't talk about others when we are together. You just need to know that you've got me and I can handle these things." Nathaniel knew why Janell Joy changed the topic so he stopped talking about pets.


When Janell Joy was born, her father adopted a Pomeranian for her, and named it Mia... Mia had been by her side and accompanied her as she grew up. When Janell Joy was ten years old, Mia died of old age and illnesses.


After Mia died, Janell Joy was depressed for a very long time, and she didn't even want to talk to anybody.


Later, when her younger brother was born, she diverted her attention towards her brother and became lively again.







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Mia was a pet that had been by Janell Joy Carter's side since birth, she treated Mia like it was her sister.


She had been raising Mia for ten years and she was not mentally prepared when it left her. How could she not be sad?


Since Mia passed away, Janell Joy had never had another pet again, and she didn't even allow anyone to mention Mia in front of her.


Now Nathaniel Cooper knew that it was not that Janell Joy didn't like pets anymore, but that she was afraid that history would repeat again, she was afraid of losing another pet.


"Brother Lucas, where is Sister Serene? How is she doing?" Janell Joy did not know why she was so worried about a person whom she had only met twice.


Perhaps she felt that no matter what, Serene Silas was still Nathaniel’s fiance. Now that she was entangled with Nathaniel, she felt a little guilty for Serene.


Last night, Janell Joy had a nightmare about Serene. In the dream, Serene looked unhappy.


Serene seemed to have fallen into a swamp. She was desperately waving her hands to call for help, but when Janell Joy rushed to save her, she was already drowned in the swamp.


In the middle of the night, Janell Joy broke out in a cold sweat because she was so scared of the dream.


Nathaniel said, “Lou said she was taken away by that man, he wouldn't be wrong."


Although Lou Mallory was a gangster, there was no need for him to deceive Nathaniel.


"But Brother Lucas, you haven't told me who that person is. Will he really take good care of Sister Serene?" If Janell Joy didn't clarify with him, she would still be worried.


"That person's name is Jackie Leves, he is the man that Serene has been thinking about all this while." Speaking of this, Nathaniel felt that it was enough information, there was no need for Janell Joy to know more.


"So it's him!" When Janell Joy heard the name, she recalled about the information on Jackie Leves that Blake White had given to her.


In the murder case a year ago, the former first lady died and the whole Leves family was exterminated. The son of the Leves family, Jackie was Serene's lover.


”You knew?" Nathaniel raised his eyebrows and asked in a deep voice.


"I heard of this person from Samantha, but I don't know much about him. I only know that he looks very handsome." At this point, Janell Joy didn't want Nathaniel to worry, so she had to use Samantha Lesley as a cover.


"No matter how handsome he is, he is someone else's man. Your man is right here.” Nathaniel was really petty. Not only was he jealous of Edwin Carter, he would be jealous of whoever Janell Joy praised.


"Yes, I know that! My dear Mr. President!" Brother Lucas was jealous, but she liked it when Brother Lucas get jealous.


He looked very cute like this!


He was so cute that he looked a little silly!


…………



On Misty Mountain.


Looking at the latest information in his hand, Jackie was so angry that his hands trembled a little... It turned out that the woman was pregnant with his child and had aborted the child.


Damn vicious woman! Was her heart made of stone?


That was his child, and that was her child too. How could she be so cruel to kill her own child herself?


"Young Master, there is also a statement from the doctor who aborted the child for Miss Silas. She can also prove that it was indeed Miss Silas who personally asked for the abortion. You can look at it here." Jackie's subordinate handed another document to him and took three steps back timidly.


"Get out!" Jackie shouted while he threw the file away. He stood up and strode out.


It had been two days since Serene woke up, but she didn't say a word at all. She couldn‘t even scold anyone.


When someone brought her food, she ate obediently. After that, she fell asleep and wrapped herself in the quilt. She did not ask anything, nor did she say anything. She was like a living dead person.


She hid herself in her own shell and did not allow anyone to come close to her nor had she opened herself up to anyone. This was the only way for her to continue living.


Bang!


Suddenly, the door was kicked open and slammed against the wall which made a loud noise.


Serene was scared out of her wits, but she was still curled up in the quilt and didn‘t even bother to see who came into the room.


Jackie came to Serene's bedside with his aggressive steps and looked down at the very thin Serene lying on the small bed. He ordered, "Serene, look up at me."


Humph...


He asked her to look up at him, did she have to look up at him?


It was just ridiculous!


He was the devil that buliied her, what right did he have?


Serene did not respond at all, which irritated Jackie even more. He stretched out his hand and removed the quilt away from her. "If you want to be deaf, I don't mind helping you."


Serene was still motionless as if she really couldn't hear him or hadn't felt his anger. Perhaps she was not afraid of being deaf at all.


"Serene Silas!" Jackie shouted as he reached out again and lifted Serene up.


He didn't use much strength but he could easily carry Serene. She was so thin that he couldn't feel her weight at all.


Just when he was distracted, Serene smiled at him. She had given up on herself, as if there was nothing worthy for her to be living in this world, it was a smile of reIief.


Suddenly, Jackie could hear Old Master Leonard's voice in his ears, "Child, if you want her to die, then feel free to torture her. If you still care about her and can't let her go, then treat her well. Don't let her suffer, or else you too will suffer yourself."


While Jackie looked at the skinny woman and thought of what Old Master Leonard had said, Jackie slowly loosened his grip on Serene's clothes and replaced her on the bed. "Not talking? Is this how you are protesting against me?" Jackie asked.


She still didn't bother to answer him!


"Not talking?" He wanted her to say something.


Jackie sat on the side of the bed, he picked up Serene and kissed her aggressively. He didn't let go of her until Serene moaned in return.


He rubbed her swollen lips and said coldly, “Serene, remember, now you are just a toy of mine. Without my permission, you don't even have the right to die."


Serene was kissed by him for a long time before she could catch her breath. Her pale face finally turned red too.


She glanced at him coldly and immediately turned her head away. Not only did she ignore him, but she also applied the three-no‘s policy against this devilish man.


As long as he was no longer interested in her, maybe he would succumb to his conscience and let her go. Although Serene knew that it was almost impossible, but she wouldn't lose hope.


However, when Jackie found that her face was ruddy, he would not let her go easily. He grabbed her head and said, "Serene, don't act like you're all innocent. Your body's reaction is telling me that you are enjoying this."


Didn‘t she abort his child?


Then he would make her carry his child again so that she would never be able to get out of his control ever.









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Serene Silas turned her head and bit Jackie Leves' hand. She bit it so hard that her teeth sank into the flesh of his palm and blood gushed out.


She looked at him furiously. Her eyes were like Xrays as if they were going to penetrate his body. "Get out! Don‘t let me see you again!"


Serene released his hand and spat out a mouthful of blood as she turned her head to the side. Her mouth was full of his blood, which made her feel extremely disgusted.


"You don't want to see me? Do you think this is something you can control?" Jackie smiled coldly, like a demon from hell.


His smile made Serene tremble, but she still managed to straighten her thin body and looked at him coldly. "People like you who wear masks and don't even dare to show their true colours are only fit to live in hell."


People who wear masks and don't even dare to show their true faces are only fit to live in cold hell... She was right, this whole year, his days were worse than living in hell.


But she knew who exterminated the Leves family, who destroyed his face, and made him forget what he originally looked like. He could only hide under this mask and live in purgatory.


It was not until Serene had mentioned about this, the blood for revenge in Jackie's body was ignited. He was being such a bully towards her and said "Then let me, a person who only deserves to live in the cold hell, play with you.“


"Get out of my way! Don't touch me! You animal! Beast! You will die a terrible death!" Like always, no matter how hard Serene struggled and resisted, she could never change her fate.


Here, in this strange place, this man was the king, a master who no one dared to disobey.


What about her?


She was like a piece of meat on the chopping board. He could do whatever he wanted to her, and she could do nothing to stop him.


Just when Serene thought that the world was going to perish, the man finally left her.


He tidied his messy sleeves while he looked down at her and said "Serene, remember, you are just a toy. Don't act like you are still the lady of the Silas


After leaving behind these cold words and taking a cold glance at her who was almost naked, he turned around and strode away.


“Young Master." Nina greeted him as soon as he walked out of the door. It seemed like she had been waiting outside for a long time.


"What's the matter?" Jackie kept walking as he asked.


Nina immediately followed up. "About Miss Silas' murder case, the Silas family has already helped her to clear her name."


Jackie sneered and said, "Old Mr. Silas really cares about his granddaughter. She killed the grandson of the Silas family, and he could still help her to clear her name. This kind of love is unparalleled."


Nina hesitated and said, "Then we...”


Jackie halted and looked back at Serene's room door. "Don't worry about anything else. Go and look after the woman in the room. If anything happens to her, you are responsible."


”Yes." Nina took the order and looked at the door.


The respectful look in her eyes suddenly became fierce, as if the person in the room was her sworn enemy.


It was daytime, but Serene couldn't see anything. It was so dark. She had fell into this dark world and couldn't get out of it no matter what.


"Jackie, where are you? I'm so scared. Can you please save me?" Knowing that she had already been defiled, she shouldn’t be fantasizing about Jackie.


But he was the only person she could trust and rely on!


Except for Jackie, she couldn't think of anyone else who could save her from this hellish place.


"Jackie, will you hate me?" Jackie loved her so much and cared for her. He would not hate her, but she couldn't face him again.


Jackie! Jackie! Jackie!


She repeatedly called his name in her heart, as if this could make her feel a little bit of warmth and so that she could see the light again.


In the darkness, Serene suddenly felt a heart wrenching pain, which made her wake up from the darkness.


She opened her eyes and saw Nina piercing a huge needle into her body.


She struggled and asked, "What are you doing?"


She wanted to push Nina away, but the woman was very strong. She held Serene's hand but Serene had no strength to resist.


Nina injected some drugs into Serene's body, pulled out the needle and placed it on the side table. Then she opened a medicine bottle and forced a few pills into Serene's mouth. "Eat it."


Serene refused to open her mouth. As soon as Nina stuffed the medicine into her mouth, she immediately spat it out. She grabbed the used needle from the side table and stabbed Nina.


Although she was seriously injured, weak and couldn't fight against that devilish man, it didn't mean that she, Serene, would allow anyone else to bully her without resisting at all.


Serene stabbed Nina's arm with the needle and shouted, “Get out! Get away from me, or I'll kill you!"


Nina was in pain and wanted to fight back, but Serene did not slow down. She raised her hand and stabbed the needle into the center of Nina's palm.


Nina took two steps back in pain.


She knew very well that this matter had to be settled as soon as possible. Otherwise, if her master finds out, she would be in deep trouble.


She adjusted her emotions and tried as much as possible to speak in a more relaxed tone. "Miss Silas, I did this for your own good. Don't be ungrateful."


For her own good? Serene really wanted to spit on her.


She was injected with an unknown drug and fed with unidentified pills. This was for her own good? Did this woman think that Serene was an idiot?


Nina added, "Miss Silas, is it possible that you have fallen for my Young Master and want to give birth to a child for him?"


"Bullshit!" Serene said in agitation.


She wanted that man to die. How could she fall in love with him? It was even more impossible for her to give birth to his child.


In this life, she only wanted to give birth to a child for Jackie, as for others, don't even think about it. A child?


Thinking of the child... Serene's face suddenly turned pale, so pale that it was almost transparent.


That demon had forced her several times into intercourse, and every time it was... and recently it seemed to be her ovulation period, so she was very likely to get pregnant.


No! No! She could never be pregnant with that man's child!


Serene's reaction caught Nina's eyes. She knew that the opportunity had come and said, "This bottle is filled with birth control pills. It was my Young Master who asked me to give it to you. You'd better take it obediently. Otherwise, even if you are pregnant, my Young Master will not let you give birth to the child. At that time, it will be you who will suffer."


”Birth control pills?" Even though the bottle was not filled with birth control pills, Serene could not calm down and think properly.


She quickly threw away the syringe and grabbed the medicine bottle. Without looking at its description, she poured a handful of the medicine and stuffed it into her mouth.








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At this moment, there was only one thought in Serene Silas' mind, she must not be pregnant with the devil's child.


As long as she is not pregnant with the devil's child, she would eat anything. Whether she could survive or not was not her priority.


"Miss Silas, it's good that you understand." Nina handed her a glass of water. The water was still steaming, so it should be very hot. However, Serene couldn't care any lesser as she swallowed the pills with the piping hot water.


The boiling hot water scalded Serene‘s throat, she didn't spit it out but forced herself to swallow it.


She would never allow herself to be pregnant with that devil's child!


Nina took the medicine bottle that was left in Serene's hand and put it back into her pocket. "Miss Silas, as long as you know what you should and should not do, then you won't suffer that much. I will prepare the birth control pills for you in the future. Just take good care of my Young Master."


Only when her hand was empty, Serene had came back to her senses and stared at a comer of the room with her dull eyes. She suddenly felt that something was funny and even laughed out loud.


After all, Serene was born into a well-known family. These years, she was a well educated woman who graduated from a renowned university. She used to be loved by her parents and her beloved man.


What about now? What on earth was she now?


Perhaps in the eyes of these people, she was not even a thing, she thought.


Clap!


Nina had just returned to the office. Before she could see clearly what was going on, she was slapped right in the face.


"Young, Young Master...“ As soon she realized who hit her and saw the man who were sitting in the room, Nina knelt down onto the ground. "I, l...”


She wanted to explain, but she was too scared that her whole body trembled. She was so frightened that she didn't know how to explain.


"Nina, who gave you the courage to mess with the Young Master's woman?" The man beside Jackie Leves, Daryl Leves, asked.


Daryl grew up in the Leves family and had been following Jackie around since then. When the Leves Family was exterminated, only the two of them and Nina survived.


Although he hated Serene and the Silas family, he was more loyal to his master. Without his master's order, he would not dare to touch Serene.


At this moment, he dealt with Nina on behalf of his master. On one hand, it was to punish Nina for acting her own way, and on the other hand, he wanted to save Nina's life.


He knew how hard he slapped Nina, and that slap would at most injure her. If it was his master who punished her, Nina wouldn't survive.


Nina knelt on the ground and said with fear, “Young Master, I... I did this for you. That woman of the Silas family betrayed you and had caused so many people in the Leves family to die. She doesn't deserve to give birth to your child."


"She doesn't deserve it!" Jackie got up and walked gracefully to Nina's side. "Then tell me, if she doesn't deserve it, then who does?"


Nina was so frightened that she did not dare to look up at Jackie's face. Before she could utter a word, she would bit her own tongue.


"Young Master!" Daryl knelt on the ground and said, “Young Master, Nina is still young and she doesn't know how serious the matter is. Please forgive her this time for the sake of our loyalty to the Leves family. She will never do it ever again."


Daryl quickly nudged Nina with his elbow and told her to admit her mistake, so that she would stop agitating their master.


They had been by their master's side all this while. They knew clearly how much their master cared for the woman of the Silas family.


Even if the woman had caused so much trouble for the Silas family and even if their master had said that he would kill the woman personally, the master couldn't bring himself to do so when the woman was put before him.


When that woman shed tears, their master felt sympathy for her. That woman was a typical femme fatale.


But the master cared about her and was worried about her. They, as subordinates, therefore couldn't do anything to that woman.


Nina started sobbing out of fear, but she still hasn't admitted her mistake. "Young Master, it's my fault to disobey your order, but I don't think I did anything wrong. The death of our Master and Madam Leves has a lot to do with that woman from the Silas family. If she gives birth to your child, they would not rest in peace."


At this moment, Daryl wanted nothing more than to cover Nina's mouth. Didn't she know that their master could end her life in the matter of seconds when he was angry?


One year ago, on a pitch-black night, the Leves family was sleeping soundly. Someone had set off a huge fire and burned the entire Leves' residence.


That night, the firefighters arrived only when the fire had burnt through the whole house. By then, almost all of the Leves family members were burnt to death. Only the three of them managed to escape.


A year ago. the police closed the case by concluding that it was a short-circuit in the Leves house, which leads to the big fire. The Leves family slept too soundly and did not realize it in time, and it was already too late when the fire was brought to their attention.


Following Jackie's investigation, he learned that it was not that the Leves family had slept too soundly or that there was a short circuit. Someone had deliberately drugged them with sleeping pills, and set the house on fire. That was the reason why the fire exterminated the whole Leves family.


And it was the Silas family who did all this, and it was the Silas family who set the fire.


The person who made the Leves family fall into deep sleep with the sleeping pills could only be Serene, the woman of the Silas family.


Jackie remembered clearly what he had went through on the day of the Leves family's destruction.


On that day, Serene volunteered to stay to have dinner with them. Before dinner, she was busy preparing dinner for them.


Jackie felt sorry for her and held her in his arms. He wouldn't let her go into the kitchen. "Serene, let the servants do it. Don't tire yourself out."


She poked his chest with a smile and said, "I will become the daughter-in-law of the Leves family in the future. Let me adapt to the life at my future home first."


At that time, after listening to her words, he was as happy as a fool and spun around a few times while he carried her. "Okay, wait for me!"


She smiled and said, "For what?“


He kissed her and said, “I will soon make you Mrs. Leves."


Mrs. Leves?


Now that he thought about it, she had never cared about being called "Mrs. Leves".


Everything she had done including when she agreed to his pursuit, was just to help the Silas family destroy the Leves family.


What an evil woman!


In order to help the Silas family destroy the Leves family, she deceived everyone. Perhaps she had even managed to fool herself.


"Young Master, Nina is right. Please consider the dozen lives of the Leves family that were burnt alive." At this time, Daryl was not willing to tolerate Jackie‘s foolishness in deceiving himself.


All the evidences of the murder of the Leves family were all pointed to Serene. It was only Serene that could drug their food with sleeping pills.


He knew that that woman was the murderer, why should he defend her like their master did?


Most of the time, Daryl wished that he could just stab that woman to death for his master.


One was his subordinate who had gone through thick and thin with him, and the other was a woman who had betrayed him. Jackie would definitely side with the former.


"Leave." Finally, Jackie breathed a sigh of relief and as they got up and walked to the door, he added, "If this happens again, i will not let you off easily."


Monday, September 28, 2020

LM CHAPTERS 861 - 865

LM 

CHAPTERS 861 - 865






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Since some irresponsible netizens began spreading rumours. and rumours spread like wildfIre,many people thought that Serene Silas' disappearance had something to do with Mr. President.


It was amazing how these bunch of keyboard warriors could jump to their own conclusion like they were witnesses to the case. They were so sure about their conclusion like they've witnessed the President saved Serene away.


A lot of netizens believed in that conclusion. They argued that Mr. President was extremely powerful and protective of Serene too. Obviously, he would try to help her.


Some said that the President that presented himself in front of the people as a gentle and elegant person might have done more immoral things in secrecy.


A handful of them even argued that Nathaniel Cooper personally killed both his brothers in order to climb to the position as President.


And there were some who expressed disappointment over their Mr. President. They could not believe that someone who looked so kind and handsome could perform so disappointingly.


After looking at the phone for a long time, Janell Joy could not bear it anymore. She stopped reading the news and dialed Blake White's number, "Blake, release the evidence that you have."


"Miss, Mr. Lucas said that you shouldn't get involved in this matter, so you'd better not get involved." Of course, if it had nothing to do with Janell Joy, Blake didn't want to meddle in this matter.


The family of three had received a favor from Edwin Carter, and they needed to repay his kindness. They did not care much about others.


The family of three only promised to protect Janell Joy so that Janell Joy would be safe in Country A during this period.


"Blake, whose orders do you take?" Didn't her father arrange for them to be around her? When did they start to take Brother Lucas's orders?


"Of course it's yours," Blake said.


"That's exactly right. Release the evidence that you have as soon as possible, and there is no room for negotiation." Janell Joy hated to see Brother Lucas being misunderstood by others the most.


Moreover, Janell Joy did not want Serene to be painted as a murderer.


Although she had only met Serene twice, Janell Joy could see that Serene was a good person. A good woman should have her own happiness, instead of being used like a pawn.


Blake hesitated and said, "But Miss..."


"Do as I say, Blake. No buts." After that, Janell Joy decisively hung up the phone.


At this time, there was a new information going around on the Internet. Before Blake uploaded the clip, someone had already released the video of Serene's murder incident.


In the video, the filming angle was changed several times, which proved that someone saw Serene murder the person with their own eyes and continued to film. The camera was not at a fixed angle.


As soon as the video was posted, some of them noticed the weird angles of the video, and soon enough, netizens were doubting if there was a person behind the scenes who witnessed the murder and did not stop it.


More discussions came up. In the video, Serene was so emotional, she must have been triggered terribly that she suddenly went mad.


Then what on earth was Serene triggered by?


Who was the person who pushed Serene to the cliff?


Soon, these discussions surrounded the incident.


Just when everyone was frantically sharing their personal opinions, a user by the name [I KnowTheTruth] uploaded a photo.


. . There were two people in the photo. One was a man and the other was a woman. They hugged each other tightly and stood under the white moonlight.


The man turned his back to the camera and his face couldn't be seen, but the woman looked at the camera, and her face could be seen clearly.


The woman was tall and looked very young. Not only was she young, she also had a very delicate face. In particular, the red mark in the middle of her forehead was particularly conspicuous.


The netizens were not only powerful at spreading rumours, their investigative skills were also top notch. Soon, some people speculated that the man in the photo should be Mr. President.


Although they couldn't see the man's face. but the man's clothes, hairstyle, and figure were very similar to their President's.


Mr. President was Serene's fiance. They often showed off their love in front of the camera... Then who was the young and beautiful girl in his arms?


Had the President fallen in love with someone else?


Or did someone hook up with their President?


Rumours and questions spread around the Internet like wildfire.


"Little Jar, is that girl in the photo you?" Yaya couldn’t believe it. She raised her hand and rubbed her eyes. Then she looked at the girl in the photo again to analyse clearly.


”It should be me." Janell Joy answered calmly.


Of course it was her.


In this world, although many people looked similar to each other, but who else would share the same mark as her?


Janell Joy stared at herself in the picture and looked at it repeatedly. She remembered that it was taken on the night when Brother Lucas and her reconciled.


They didn't take pictures that night, and they didn't know anyone who was taking pictures of them. So how could there be a photo of them from that night?


That night, the moonlight was very bright. They stood in an empty place, surrounded by Brother Lucas's people. Logically speaking, if someone took pictures secretly at such a clear angle, his people would definitely notice it.


But there was nothing unusual that night... Janell Joy suddenly thought of something and looked to the direction she was facing.


She got up and ran out. Yaya shouted behind her, "Little Jar, what's wrong?"


Janell Joy ignored her.She ran past many tents, and finally reached the tent where she and Yaya stayed in.


She ran to the position where Brother Lucas stood at that night. She stood still and looked back at the tent, and then she studied the angle of the photo.


Soon, Janell Joy found the problem.


She ran back to the entrance of the tent and looked thoroughly. As expected, she found a pinhole camera.


No wonder they didn't found anything unusual that night. It turned out that the place where she lived had been spied on for a long time. Her every move was tracked by the enemy hiding in the dark.


"Damn it!" Janell Joy gritted her teeth and said in a gloomy voice.


Those people were definitely seeking for death. She would definitely teach them a lesson and show that she was not a person that he could messed with.


Blake arrived just in time. He said worriedly, "Miss..."


"Take this.“ Janell Joy handed the pinhole camera that she found to Blake and said in a deep voice, "It seems like Brother Lucas's phone call came ahead of time. Those people have already plotted against me long ago in the dark.”







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"It's my negligence." Blake White blamed himself.


As a qualified bodyguard, he should take the initiative to inspect Janell Joy Carter's surroundings. However, he only thought of protecting her from attacks and ignored these little details.


Janell Joy said calmly, "The discussions on the Internet will soon come to me. Find some evidence for me. Before the matter explodes, I want to know who the mastermind is."


After so long, just as Andrew Carter expected, what those people wanted to expose was not the murder case of Serene Silas, but the real murderer behind the scenes. They wanted to expose Janell Joy.


How ridiculous!


They wanted to use her to control Brother Lucas. She had little patience for those despicable people.


Blake said, "Miss, someone has shared that you're in the disaster area. For safety's sake, you'd better go back to Coast City with me. We'll plan everything else later."


"I promised the children at the disaster area that I would teach them for a month. I won't go anywhere before that." Janell Joy said sternly.


She was not the one who committed any crimes. She was not afraid that those people would drag her into this. Since those people wanted to take advantage of her, she was willing to put up a fight.


Blake frowned and said, "Miss, what happened last night is still very vivid. I'm worried that those people would do the same thing again..."


Janell Joy interrupted him. "I know."


Being afraid of the dark was indeed an emotional trauma that Janell Joy could not overcome. It was also the only weakness that the enemy could take advantage of. But she could not give up just because of this... absolutely not!


[Janell, what are you doing? Brother Lucas is calling! Hurry up and answer the phone! Answer the phone!]


She heard Brother Lucas's voice crisp and clear in this cold, chilly night. Of course, Brother Lucas did not come, but the ringtone was for his phone call.


"Then I'll head down first. You can call me if you need anything." Blake knew what to do.


"Okay." Janell Joy nodded and watched Blake leave. She cleared her throat and answered, "Brother Lucas, aren't you in a meeting at this time?“


Nathaniel's pleasant voice came from the phone. "Janell, no matter what happens, you don't have to worry. Just stay put and continue teaching the children at the disaster area. Do you understand?"


"Okay, I understand." Janell Joy smiled and said, "Brother Lucas, you should focus on your work. Don't always think about me in your meetings. I know you have me in your heart, and that's enough. You don't need to take the time to call me.“


Nathaniel said, "Janell..."


“Brother Lucas, I like you." Yes, she was so smart that she knew that she could stop him with this sentence.


Brother Lucas didn't say anything for a long time. She thought that he must be secretly happy.


After a long while, Nathaniel spoke again. "Janell, remember what I've told you. Just stay put and teach the children at the disaster area, don‘t worry about anything else.“


Janell Joy pouted and said, "Brother Lucas, you are so long-winded. I already told you that I understand this point, and you're still nagging about it, are you not afraid that I will be annoyed?“


Nathaniel chuckled and said, "Will you be annoyed at me?"


Janell Joy said, “Of course not. I like you. Okay, I know. Stay put at the disaster area."


"Brother Lucas, stop talking to me like I'm a child. I'm not a child anymore. I'm an adult now."


"But in my heart, you will always be a little girl."


"Brother Lucas, I'm going to be your wife in the future. Please don‘t call me little girl again, or I‘ll get angry."


"Mm?"


On the phone, Nathaniel didn‘t say anything, but Janell Joy could imagine that her flirtatious Brother Lucas must be sneering.


Thinking that he was secretly laughing, Janell Joy could not resist letting out a sly smile.


No matter the obstacles that were approaching them, they could still talk and laugh because they had each other.


In the afternoon, Janell Joy taught the children as usuaL


Because of her interesting teaching method, the atmosphere in the class had been very lively. The children always raised their hands to answer questions.


Looking at their innocent smiles, Janell Joy had already forgotten the things that were on the Internet.


Janell Joy did not care about the news too much, but Yaya had been feeling uneasy. She took the chance to talk to Janell Joy during the break in the middle of the class and said, "LittIe Jar, no matter what happens, we all believe in you."


“Sister Yaya, thank you all. But don't worry, I'm innocent. I've never done anything wrong, so nothing would happen to me."


Yaya asked, "Does your brother know?"


"Sister Yaya, you miss my brother, don't you?" Janell Joy patted Yaya's shoulder and smiled ambiguously. "Don't worry. When we get back to Coast City, I will introduce you to him."


"Who said that I miss your brother?" Yaya glared at her. "I‘m just worried about you, and he is your brother, so he needs to help you. You have to tell him about it and let him help you a little."


They also wanted to help Janell Joy, but they were just ordinary people. They couldn't find anyone to help her, and they couldn‘t help even if they wanted to.


Janell Joy said with confidence, "Sister Yaya, don't worry. There's no need for him to worry about me too. I can solve this problem anyway.“


She had the White family, whom her father had arranged for her, as well as Brother Lucas. There was nothing that she could not handle.


Janell Joy was proud and confident.


However, she did have a weakness, which was darkness.


She didn't find out the cause of the fire that happened last night, but Janell Joy had a hunch that someone deliberately set the fire up.


Fortunately, there were no casualties last night, otherwise, she would have committed a big crime.


“Little Jar, is the person in the photo really Mr. President?“ Yaya finally asked after holding back for a long time.


“What do you think?" Janell Joy smiled and did not answer directly.


“I think so.“ Yaya did not want to lie.


As early as a month ago when the disaster occurred, she realized that the President took care of Janell Joy a lot. In the end, Janell Joy was even called home in advance.


"Well, if you think so, then that should be it." Janell Joy raised her lips slightly and smiled, "Sister Yaya, I'm going to class."


Janell Joy didn't want to talk too much about Brother Lucas.


Firstly, she didn't want to cause trouble for Brother Lucas at such a critical time. Second, it was not the right time to publicise her relationship with Brother Lucas yet.


Tonight, 3 number of people from the country's Culture Department came to the disaster area to perform and cheer for the reconstruction of the disaster area.


After a day's lesson, Janell Joy had dinner early and helped Yaya and others rehearse the sketch in the tent.


Yaya, Shane, and Burly performed a short sketch. As they had done it before, they only had to memorize the lines again.


Karen Joy prepared a solo dance, but she did not reveal her dance. She wanted to give everyone a surprise.







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At night. The disaster area was brightly lit.


Although the stage that was built temporarily was not as big as the stage of the National Grand Theater but, it was quite a good set up.


On the stage, they used steel as pillars, and a large red backdrop was erected behind it. The backdrop had the words “To rebuild a beautiful home" written across it.


Under the stage, the people at the disaster area had already arranged the stools and sat neatly. Everyone was excited as they sat straight to look at the stage.


On the stage, the leader of the disaster relief work was enthusiastically reciting the opening speech for the night. After the speech, the host took over the microphone and announced the first program.


The first performance was a song sung by a famous national singer called "We Are A family". As soon as this familiar prelude was played. the audience began to applaud.


When the song reached its chorus, the audience sang together. The harmonious voice of the audience sounded so beautiful and warm.


Next, there were shows, dance performances, and magic shows. The sixth program was Yaya, Burly, and Shane's sketch.


"Sister Yaya, Shane, Burly, come on!" Janell Joy cheered for them as they were about to go on the stage.


Yaya smiled and said, "Okay, you can continue cheering for us then."


Burly said, "Actually, I need an encouraging kiss. If Little Jar could give me an encouraging kiss, we can perform better."


Shane kicked Burly's butt and said, "Don't think too much, boy. Our Little Jar's way beyond your league."


Karen Joy smiled and changed the topic. "I'm sure you guys will do so well and make them laugh!"


Sure enough, as Janell Joy expected, when they were halfway into their performance, the audience below the stage were already laughing wildly.


That was the second time the audience was so engaging in the performance.


Seeing how happy the survivors were, Janell Joy also smiled gently. She thought that her lovely friends achieved their purpose of radiating joy and happiness.


Having lived with the people at the disaster area for a few days, Janell Joy also witnessed how hardworking the people at the disaster area were to rebuild their beautiful home.


Through this experience, she witnessed how brilliant and strong the citizens were. Of course, they were motivated and encouraged by their President‘s kind leadership.


Although Brother Lucas had only officially taken office for a short time, the public still thought highly of him, especially the people at the disaster area. They admired the President a lot.


If the President didn't personally lead everyone during the rescue, they would have suffered a higher number of losses.


If Mr. President hadn‘t personally issued an order to rebuild the disaster area, then there wouldn't be a chance for everyone to work together to rebuild their beautiful home.


Janell Joy was grateful. At such a young age, she already found a huge treasure, and that was Brother Lucas.


She found him when she was about 3 years old. How could she know that Brother Lucas was a good person then?


After thinking for a while, she really didn‘t know how she saw through him at that time. Maybe this was fate.


She believed in fate.


She thought about how some people couldn't even get along even after a long time.


The best example was the relationship between Andrew Carter and her. Although Andrew was a great brother, but, there was always some kind of resistance between them.


"Little Jar, what do you think of our performance?" After they were done, they stepped down from the stage. Yaya wanted to listen to Janell Joy's thoughts first.


Janell Joy raised her lips and smiled, but she did not answer.


Yaya continued to say, ”Little Jar, why are you smiling and not saying anything? Are you implying that we did not meet your expectations?"


Janell Joy still smiled widely. Her eyes were opened wide, but she still didn't answer.


Yaya was a little anxious and said, "Little Jar, my sister-in-law, don't just smile. Say something, tell us how we should improve."


"Ah?" Janell Joy just came back to her senses/ She was stunned as she said, "Yaya, what did you ask?"


Yaya was shocked at her response.


It turned out that after asking her for a long time, Little Jar wasn't listening to her at all.


She poked Janell Joy's head and said, "Little girl, you are so absorbed in your own thoughts. What are you thinking about?"


Janell Joy said, “I think there are still many good people in the world."


Yaya was a little confused. "What are you talking about?"


Janell Joy went on to say, "Yaya, l have lived for 18 years, and I never thought that I would feel this happy being around people who were not related to me. When I see everyone's smiling faces, I feel so wholesome."


Yaya sat down next to Janell Joy and sighed, "Yes, when you give your good efforts and get so much happiness out of them in return, this kind of satisfaction is incomparable and irreplaceable."


Janell Joy said, "My mother used to tell me that everyone should be content and grateful. That made perfect sense now. Look at the fellow people at the disaster area. The earthquake destroyed their homes and some of their families passed away, but they were not discouraged at all. They worked together to rebuild their homes and they were happy every day. They were so content and grateful."


Yaya rolled her eyes at Janell Joy and said, "You're just a little girl and you're saying things like that. I can't look at you the same way anymore."


Janell Joy smiled and stood up. "Three more programs until my turn. I'm going backstage to prepare. You guys can cheer for me Iater.”


Yaya said, "I'm sure you'll be fine. Break a leg!”


"Okay." Janell Joy nodded, turned around, and walked to the backstage.


However, they did not expect to see a tall man standing in a corner not far away from the stage, hiding in the dark.

He stood there in his neat suit and shiny leather shoes. He had been standing there for a long time, but he didn't move at all.


He quietly observed Janell Joy's every smile and move, nothing was missed.


He looked at her, and his eyes couldn't look away.


In just a dozen of days, this girl seemed to have changed into another person. She didn't look like a spoiled rich girl at all. She was a resilient helper and a kind individual.


What didn't change was that radiance she had. Wherever she went, she was like a little sun, always providing warmth to those around her.


Janell Joy went backstage, and he watched her walked behind the stage until he couldn‘t see her anymore. He was still reluctant to look away and just stared at the place where she disappeared to.


"Young Master, do you want me to go over and greet her?" The man behind Andrew Carter asked tentatively.


"There's no need," Andrew said.


If she knew that he was also here, she would definitely not be happy... All this while, he was always an eyesore to her.






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After all, fourteen years of companionship and care couldn't be compared against the other person...


Since the beginning, she has eliminated him away from the race. She didn't give him a chance at all.


The man standing behind Andrew Carter said, "Two more programs until Miss Carter's. I just heard someone say that she is going to perform a ballet solo. I think it's the one she was supposed to perform on her birthday."


Andrew did not answer him again. His eyes were still fixed on where Janell Joy Carter disappeared. He squinted his eyes and looked so down. He hid a lot of emotions in his heart.


Her annoyance towards her wasn't the only barrier, his identity too. He was her older brother by name.


The two programs ended in a few minutes. The host announced loudly, "Next, our Little Jar will bring you a ballet solo. Everyone, enjoy!"


As he spoke, most of the lights on the stage were turned off, and Janell Joy stood under the spotlight.


She was wearing a white leotard with her ballet tights. Her graceful ballet costume highlighted her beautiful body in front of the audience.


She bowed to the audience, then she smiled confidently and began her dance.


She was the only one on the stage. Everyone‘s eyes were on her. Every time she rotated and jumped, she was trying to make the best of what she had learned in the past few years.


Her professionalism perfected the ballet recital. Even if many of them didn't know much about ballet, they were still fascinated by her grace.


They didn't understand the art of ballet, but they knew how beautiful she performed. She danced gracefully under the spotlight, and she was as beautiful as an enchanting fairy.


The audience was in a trance and even forgot to applaud for her. The audience only came to their senses after someone awkwardly applauded from behind.


Suddenly, a thunderous applause overshadowed the music on the stage.


Andrew was still standing at the same place, staring at the dancing fairy on the stage with a sharp gaze.


He didn't notice that there was another person beside him.


The man was as tall as him, and he wore a white casual outfit.


The man's eyes were also fixed on Janell Joy, who was still dancing on the stage. He looked enchanted by her grace and he did not hide his joy at all as he let out a subtle smile.


His Janell Joy always brought him so many surprises.


She was like a treasure. As long as you kept digging, you could find different surprises in her.


After a while, Karen Joy finished her recital with a beautiful pose and bowed to the audience.


The stage curtain slowly fell down amid the thunderous applause from the audience. Janell Joy only stood back up after the curtains fell down completely.


However, as soon as she took a step, she stumbled and almost fell to the ground.


It turned out that the stage was not as smooth as the ballet studios she was used to. When she was spinning around, the friction against the rough stage had lacerated her feet. She realized that her ballet shoes had red blood stains on them.


When she was dancing, she showed the spirit of a professional dancer. She did not stop because of the injury on her feet. Instead, she still finished the whole dance perfectly with a smile.


In front of the crowd, the host announced the next show.


Under the stage, in an inconspicuous dark comer, the two men were still staring at the stage, as if the beautiful fairy in their hearts was still dancing.


They didn't look away until the next performance. At this time, Andrew finally noticed that there was another person beside him.


He glanced at the man and said coldly, "It's you."


Nathaniel Cooper looked him in the eye and smiled. "Nice show huh?"


Andrew sneered, "Cooper. Don‘t be too proud. There is still a long road ahead. We still don't know who she'll belong to in the end.“


"She‘s not an object. Of course, she won‘t belong to anyone... But she's the girl that I'm going to marry."


"The girl you want to marry?“ Andrew curled his lips and smiled coldly. "Nathaniel, there are so many things happening around you, and you can't even take care of yourself. Why should you marry her?"


Nathaniel didn't speak anymore.


He had control over his matters, so there was no need for others to worry about him. Besides, it wasn't completely up to him even if he really wanted to marry Janell Joy.


"Don‘t you want to say anything?" Andrew snorted and said, "My father will give you a year. One year is not very long. You'd better pray that you can handle all the things around you. When the time is up, no matter how hard Janell insists, my father will definitely take her back to New York."


"Thank you for your kind reminder, brother-in-law. Please don't worry, one year is enough." Those who played tricks behind the scenes were getting braver. They used Serene Silas' murder case to cause troubles for him, and now, he could also use this matter to lure the snake out of the hole.


"Who's your brother-in-law!?" Andrew was so angry that his chest heaved up and down. He clenched his fist. If he hadn't tried his best to restrain himself, he would have swung his fist at Nathaniel already.


However, just as the two of them were arguing, Janell Joy came out from the backstage and appeared in the crowd.


The two tall men walked toward Janell Joy almost at the same time. However, Andrew stopped after taking two steps.


What could he do if he went near her?


She would not even let him get close to her, and even more so with Nathaniel around.


If he went to her, he would only witness their affection.


No matter how reluctant he was, he had to stop.


However, seeing that Nathaniel was getting closer and closer to her, he felt more and more uncomfortable. He kept clenching his fists and kept taking deep breaths, showing his discomfort and distress.


Nathaniel took a few steps to Janell Joy's side, held her waist, and allowed her to lean on him. "Janell, what's wrong?"


"Brother Lucas, why are you here?" Janell Joy asked in surprise.


She was surprised as Nathaniel put on his disguise and pretended to be the passerby she knew, but also surprised that he took the time out despite the amount of negative news today. Why did he still have time to come to see her?


Nathaniel did not answer her. He looked at her feet and saw that she was wearing a pair of big slippers, then he also saw the blood stains on her feet and the ballet shoes.


"You...“ Nathaniel was extremely worried and mad at the same time. Ignoring the eyes around him, he picked Janell Joy up and turned around to leave.


“Brother Lucas, I‘m fine. Don't worry." Had she known that Brother Lucas was here, she would have changed her shoes and cleaned her feet before coming out.


For him to worry about her was the last thing she wanted.


“Hush!" Nathaniel said coldly. His face was so gioomy that it was scary. This was a cold look that Janell Joy had never seen before.







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Janell Joy Carter was speechless.


It turned out that her Brother Lucas was actually fierce, but he just did not show his fierceness in front of her.


His shout scared her so much that she didn't even dare to say a word. She just rolled her eyes, looking both cute and pitiful at the same time.


However, no matter how pitiful Janell Joy looked, this time, Nathaniel's face was still gloomy and scary. He didn't say a word and looked very angry.


Nathaniel didn‘t let her speak, so Janell Joy put her head on his chest like a poor little kitten.


She wiggled around as he carried her. She didn't believe that Brother Lucas would ignore her the whole time.


After a few wiggles, Nathaniel still ignored her with a sullen face.


Janell Joy quietly raised her head and glanced at his extremely cold face. That was when Janell Joy knew that her Brother Lucas was really angry this time.


This man!


He was so handsome when he was angry. How could girls not like him?


She reached out and touched his chest. "Brother Lucas, don't..."


Before she could finish her words, she heard a fierce roar from Nathaniel, "I said hush!"


Janell Joy really kept quiet this time. She was innocent!


She was injured and she was in pain, yet he was still so fierce towards her. Didn't he have any sympathy for her?


Nathaniel arrived to the car with Janell Joy in his arms as fast as he could.


Fortunately, his car was spacious enough for him to move around as they sat inside.


He placed Janell Joy on the seat, turned around to take the medical kit, and ordered in a deep voice, “Give me your feet."


"Humph, if you feel pain on my behalf, then talk to me properly. Why are you so fierce?" Janell Joy pursed her mouth, blinked her eyes, and looked like she was about to cry.


Usually, when she showed such an expression, her Brother Lucas would definitely tone down and surrender immediately. But today, he did not surrender and he still kept a straight face.


Although he looked good when he was angry, he looked terribly fierce when he was angry. He was handsome, but not cute at all.


Nathaniel didn't say a word and reached out to grab her feet.


His movements looked rude and harsh, but his grip on her feet was so light that she didn't feel any force on her.


Nathaniel took off the two large slippers on her feet, and then gently put her ballet shoes down.


Even though he was very careful, Janell Joy's feet were seriously injured. Some of her skin had rubbed terribly against the base of her shoes.


When Nathaniel touched her gently, Janell Joy felt so much pain that she hissed and stopped breathing, and tears welled up in her eyes.


Nathaniel's heart was also also in pain, but he said sternly, "So you feel pain now? Not just now?"


Janell Joy bit her lip stubbornly. Humph, if he wanted to be mean to her, she would just ignore


Before taking off her shoes, he knew that if he removed her shoes forcefully, she would feel tremendous pain.


Nathaniel quickly took the medication and soaked her shoes slightly. Then, he helped her take off her shoes gently so that it would hurt less.


Janell Joy's feet were fair and tender, and her small feet looked really cute... However, her feet were bloody today, and it was painful to look at.


Nathaniel's face turned even more gloomy and terrible. "Janell Joy Carter, were you thinking straight?"


This silly little girl, she already suffered such a serious injury, why did she have to continue dancing?


Didn't she know how many people would worry about her?


Janell Joy still didn‘t say anything. She was so mad at Nathaniel that she couldn't speak.


He called her by her full name. This was the first!


"Can't you answer me?” Although he spoke rudely, but, he continued to treat her.  


He immediately took the cotton and infused with some medication to clean the wound and carefully cleaned the blood stains on her feet for her.


Janell Joy still did not speak, and she stared at him with her wide eyes.


"Janell Joy..."


"Nathaniel Cooper, who do you think you are? Do you think you can just treat me like this?" As she heard his angry tone again, Janell Joy became very angry too. She lifted her foot and kicked him. "Get out of my way. You don't need to care about me."


He was so annoying!


How could he shout at her like that? Did she get injured on purpose? No!


She did not expect that the flooring of the temporary stage would be so harsh and rough. If she stopped dancing halfway, the audience would be disappointed, and her friends would be worried.


She didn't want to disappoint the people at the disaster area, nor did she want Yaya and others to worry about her, so she gritted her teeth and persisted.


Her feet really hurt, but she planned to go back to the tent and treat the wound properly after the performance anyway.


However, she didn‘t expect that this man, the man she cared most about, would be so fierce to her.


”Janell Joy, you..." Nathaniel was so angry that his chest heaved. He wanted nothing more than to grab her and beat her up.


“What's wrong with me? Do you want to hit me? Nathaniel, would you dare to do that?" Janell Joy turned around, opened the door and was about to get out of the car. She didn't care about the injury on her feet, and she didn't care that she was barefooted.


"You...“ Nathaniel was increasingly pissed off by this stubborn girl. He stretched his hand out and grabbed her back. "Do you still want to live?"


"Let go!" Janell Joy stared at him and said angrily, "I don't need a man who will only be fierce at me and pretend to be kind to me.“


“Pretend? Well, since you said so, then I'll act that way." Nathaniel pushed her to the seat, raised his hand, and slapped her on her butt heavily.


“Nathaniel, you hit me! You actually hit me!" Her parents had never hit her before. What gave him the right to do that?


How could he treat her like this?


Janell Joy was so angry that she gritted her teeth. She felt like she had a bag of explosives in her body, and she was about to explode!


"I just want to hit you!" Then he smacked her butt again.


"Nathaniel, you...” Janell Joy struggled, but she could not escape because of his strength.


“Have you learned your lesson yet?" He asked in a harsh voice, as if he was lecturing a child who was ignorant of the world.


"B‘stard! How dare you say that it was my mistake.” Janell Joy shouted like a little beast, “Nathaniel, even if you apologize to me, I won't forgive you.“


Humph! She would never forgive him if he hit her!


Absolutely not!


Slap!


Shortly after, he smacked her butt again.


“So have you learned your mistake yet?“ Nathaniel asked in a deeper voice.


'I did nothing wrong!" Janell Joy shouted.