When Loredana was eight years old, her father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. Loredana and her mother, Maxina, worked multiple jobs to make ends meet. Tragedy struck when an accident claimed her little brother’s life and left her mother severely injured. Desperate to cover the hospital bills, Loredana resorted to sacrificing herself, losing her innocence in the process.
Loredana’s father returned with what he deemed “good news”: a proposal to marry Loredana into the wealthy Mendelsohn family. Despite knowing it was a ploy—given the groom’s paralysis and the inevitable unhappiness that awaited—both Loredana and Maxina understood the ulterior motives behind the offer. Her father sought personal gain at the expense of his daughter’s well-being.
Despite the circumstances, Loredana agreed to the marriage, having struck a silent agreement with her father solely for her mother’s sake.
From the beginning to the end, Cormac did not frown at all and placed his injured hand behind him. His expression was cold, but he didn’t look as calm as he seemed to be. He stared at Beulah who was swearing at him, and his mouth tightened into a thin line as he was exuding…
Loredana immediately raised her head up and looked at him. Didn’t he attend the dinner party with her last night? Why so sudden? Cormac fixed his gaze and said, “It’s her arrangement for work.” He wouldn’t tell her that he sent Helen away on purpose. He wasn’t a fool. His uncontrolled feelings for Loredana, might…
Loredana nodded and answered sincerely, “Yes.” Cormac didn’t take over the documents and signaled with his chin to Abbott, “Give them to her.” Abbott’s eyes and mouth were wide open in surprise. When did Loredana become so familiar with Mr. Mendelsohn? His eyes twitched and for a moment, didn’t understand Cormac’s instructions. “Abbott?” Loredana stretched…
“Lola…” “Stop speaking, if you say one more word, I won’t even consider to help you!” Loredana yelled. Her emotions were somewhat uncontrollable as she could easily become agitated. Perhaps it was because the things done by Garrett could hardly stop her from becoming agitated. “Calm down.” Cormac clasped her shoulder. Garrett wanted to say…
“Lola, I’m so happy you’ve come to see me. I’ve missed you a lot during my stay here.” Maxina held Loredana’s hands tightly, as if she was afraid Loredana would disappear as soon as she was no longer in her grasp. Seeing Maxina more alert, Loredana was ecstatic. “I won’t leave. When you’re strong enough,…
“I’ll have that as well. We’ll call you later if we need you.” “All right.” The server left, and the noise faded into the background. Loredana sat in awkward silence in her seat, waiting for Camilla to start a conversation. Camilla was the one who went looking for her, and Loredana guessed she wasn’t simply…
Abbott stood silently at the window, looking at the sky while praying in his heart, ‘god, Helen White, please come back as soon as possible. If you’re not here soon, I’m afraid Loredana Flores will snatch Mr. Mendelsohn.’ Cormac raised his brows and asked in an unhappy tone. “You don’t want to give it to me?”…
“Please, trust me. I won’t goad her.” Loredana begged. The rescue personnel hesitated for a moment before finally handing Loredana the loudspeaker. Just as Loredana grabbed the loudspeaker to tell the woman she would refund her money, a scream pierced the air. The scream came from the woman, who slipped on her sweat and almost…
Her hand trembled unconsciously as she answered. “Hello.” Very soon, Sampson’s voice was heard, “Lola, it’s me.” Loredana’ tone became very anxious, “Yes.” Sampson paused for a moment before saying, “The woman you mentioned is dead…” “What?” Sampson had not finished and was interrupted by Loredana. How did she die? She was clearly healthy and…
Loredana calmed down and didn’t dare to move. Cormac smiled and was satisfied with Loredana’ obedience. His thumb carefully rubbed over her clothes and pinched her waist. The call was answered and a man said anxiously over the phone, “Mr. Mendelsohn, Ms. White was in an accident and is now at the hospital for emergency…