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Hearing a knock at the door, Romina looked up toward the entrance. Miguel slid open the door, poked his head in, and said, “Romi, he’s gone.” “Alright, thank you.” Romina…
Hearing a knock at the door, Romina looked up toward the entrance. Miguel slid open the door, poked his head in, and said, “Romi, he’s gone.” “Alright, thank you.” Romina…
When Romina returned, the man in blue was waiting for his medicine. As a new patient entered, she merely glanced at the man before turning her attention to the newcomer. …
The next day, she spent the whole day at the wellness clinic, putting all the herbs into the medicine cab- inet. After handling everything that needed to be done, she…
Romina was taken aback, and after a moment, she replied softly, “You can’t judge a book by its cover. He’s actually quite capable, and besides, doctors have to wear masks…
“There are several maids in Joaquin’s house. Can’t they take care of a child?” “I’ve said it already. If you’re so curious, go ask Joaquin yourself!” She took Lina’s hand…
1288 Vouchers Joaquin also picked up his teacup and gently clinked it against hers. “To a pleasant cooperation.” Romina had just put down her cup when her phone on the…
Romina replied seriously: “The main reason I asked you out today was to have dinner, and secondly, to discuss something…” Jericho’s words from earlier kept replaying in Romina’s mind. Promiscuous. …
Chapter 30 More Secrets Chapter 30 More Secrets +10 Free Coins The reason Alisa used their secrets against them wasn’t just to control them but to get them to join her team, with her in charge. Martin was too arrogant, thinking he’d made an offer that Alisa couldn’t refuse. What he didn’t realize was that Alisa wanted more beyond that. She had no interest in the entertainment industry at all. What she cared about was real power. “I’m sorry, but your online magazine is replaceable. If I wanted one, I could start ten of them whenever I want. I have zero interest in gossip from the entertainment industry, which has way too much room for speculation and slander.” Hearing that, Martin’s expression changed slightly. The wrinkles at the corners of his eyes deepened as he said, “So you’re saying there’s nothing left to discuss.” Alisa opened a drawer, took out a phone, and said, “I came here today assuming you were being sincere and have thought things through. It seems to me now that you haven’t given up yet. “Honestly, I really hate this feeling. While I’m still in the mood to be patient, just drop your schemes.” She showed them the phone screen. On it was a text message, already written out. One tap and Ricky would immediately release their scandal and the photos. “As everyone knows, the Roffe Group building is among the top three skyscrapers in Qodon. I wouldn’t mind putting your photos on a constant loop on the building’s screen until the whole city knows about it.” Laurel and Martin were stunned. Her calm tone paired with that cold and ruthless expression was the perfect picture of mercilessness. There was no room for negotiation at all. They finally started to panic. If she really did that, they’d be humiliated beyond repair. Laurel was the first to back down. “Please, Alisa, we really came here with sincerity to talk today. We can talk this out.” Martin’s tone also changed. “Yes, let’s work this out.” Alisa put her phone down and suddenly slammed the table. Her sharp and commanding presence made everything on it rattle. “Then follow my rules! “Are you two too old and deaf to listen, or still lost in your delusional dreams?” “I don’t see you as elders, so don’t even think about pulling rank on me. We’ll just break things off completely at worst, and let’s see who can’t afford to lose.” She had completely laid her cards on the table. If they weren’t ready to burn their bridges, these two elders would betray her sooner or later….
Chapter 29 Trading Secrets The next moment, Pamel arrived at the office, where Alisa had been waiting for her. “Are you here to bring me good. news, Mrs. Green?” +10 Free Coins She looked at Alisa’s calm eyes a felt an inexplicable sense of dread. She averted her gaze and walked towards her. My mother–in–law has no intention of being under your control.” “Oh, and you won’t help me?” Pamela gritted her teeth and said, “I wanted to, but I don’t know how. I can’t just go and tell her that I’m the one who told you their secrets.” Alisa fiddled with her fingers as she responded, “I thought you came here with good news today. If that’s not the case, you’ll have to think of a way. Think about your son. People’s potential only comes out when they’re forced.” Pamela frowned. “I can try, but you can’t blame me if I fail. If my mother–in–law joins you, you can’t tell her anything about me.” Alisa replied coldly, “That’s an extra charge.” “What?” Pamela asked. “Our last trade was one secret in exchange for my promise to keep your secret, but I never agreed to help you hinder their investigation. Your mother–in–law and Mr. Keller are not fools. Even if no one tells them, they’ll still be able to find out the truth. “If you want my help, you know the rules,” Alisa said. Alisa’s words caught Pamela off guard. She thought her request was reasonable and that Alisa would agree, but she had underestimated her. Since she was already going down this dark path, revealing one secret or two didn’t seem to make a difference. Pamela sighed. “I have a relative who wanted me to help her daughter out, so I forged her educational background and got her a job at a fashion design company. I didn’t expect her to do so well, to the extent that she’d be promoted to the director’s position. That counts as a secret, right?” Alisa raised her eyebrow, then said, “Not the juiciest thing I’ve heard, but still a secret. Fine, I’ll help you hinder their investigation. Rest assured, you can keep being Mrs. Green.” After the negotiation, Ramela picked up her bag and left. Alisa gave Ricky a look, signaling him to investigate whether the secret was true. After Pamela returned home, she started to exert her influence. During dinner that night, she deliberately brought up the gossip right in front of Laurel. “People these days just get wilder as they age. Honey, one of my distant relatives is nearly active, and recently, he’s rumored to be having a secret fling with another old lady. Don’t you think people are getting less decent with age? If it gets out, it’ll be so embarrassing” “Really? That’s just so indecent. They’re old enough to have grandchildren and still doing such a thing? They don’t even think about how their kids will have to live with it.”…
Chapter 28 An Unlikely Ally Chapter 28 An Unlikely Ally +10 Free Coins Xander gave his usual, automatic refusal. “No need, but thank you. It’s just a scratch–I can take care of it myself. Just drop me off at the next intersection.” Alisa studied his face. “Why? You don’t have to turn me down. I mean you no harm.” He forced a faint smile. “I just don’t want to drag you into trouble. If they find out you were the one who helped me today, you’ll be caught up in it too.” Those men hadn’t followed them, but he was pretty sure they’d already seen Alisa’s face. Dropping him off halfway was one thing—bringing him all the way home to patch him up would be another matter entirely. People loved to talk, and scandal had a way of sticking. But Alisa only smiled, unconcerned. “Trouble? I’m not afraid of trouble. I like your grit, Xander. From now on, you’re a friend of mine. Anyone with a problem can say it to my face–right there in front of me.” She lifted her chin. “Don’t worry. None of the Roffes is easy to push around.” Xander was stunned. Even though he resisted, Alisa still ordered the driver to take them home. The family doctor–who usually handled Alisa’s checkups–was summoned to treat Xander. While tending his injuries, the doctor noticed the marks of older wounds that had never properly healed. “You’ve new injuries on top of the old ones,” the doctor muttered, shaking his head. “How’s your body supposed to keep up? Ms. Alisa was born frail, but you yours is man–made.” Alisa, sitting nearby with her phone, paused mid–scroll. Xander’s voice was calm. “I don’t have the means for treatment right now. This is the best I can do.” And she thought–yes, if someone could receive treatment, who would choose to stack wound upon wound? His family simply didn’t care about him. In the Badman household, he’d never been favored by Mrs. Badman. They feared he might one day fight for the inheritance, so they’d rather see him gone altogether. “Not anymore,” Alisa said. “If your family won’t treat you, you come to my house.” The doctor worked quickly, securing the bandages around Xander’s wounds before packing up his instruments and leaving….