Chapter 200 The person who knocked on the door was Ken. When he saw Melody open the door, he subconsciously glanced at her expression. He did not know if she had heard what he said to James. Seeing her calm expression, Ken felt a little relieved. He said, “I have to leave to do something. I’ll be back in about two hours.” Melody did not want to stay here for even a minute. However, Shane had just fallen asleep. She could only nod. “Okay.” Ken looked at Shane who was sleeping soundly on the bed and asked, “When is that guy coming pick him up?” He was referring to Wilmot. Melody answered truthfully, “Tonight.” “Got it,” Ken replied expressionlessly and turned to leave. Melody looked at Ken’s back in confusion. She thought, ‘He doesn’t seem to like Wilmot. Why?‘ There was no way to find the answer, and she did not want to dwell on such a small matter. After returning to bed, she opened the black market forum on her phone. This time, she happened to see Wendell Hunter online. The other party’s profile picture was shaking crazily as if he had sent her many messages. She was not in a hurry. She clicked on the chat box. The chat box was filled with messages from Wendell. [200 million dollars? You are quite bold to ask for that. Let me tell you, as long as you successfully cure the patient, the perks will be much greater than 200 million dollars. Do you know about the Swanson Group? The person I am asking you to use nine–line acupuncture to cure is the future heir of the Swanson Group, Ulric Swanson. If you cure him, you’ll have countless connections. No matter what you want to do in the future, the Swanson Group will protect you. Isn’t this much more valuable than 200 million dollars?] However, after a series of messages, Wendell’s tone suddenly became gentle and refined. [Dr. Seconds, do you really know nine–line acupuncture? I can consider paying you 200 million dollars, but before that, I have to confirm if you’re worth it. It might be a little abrupt for me to say this, but there’s a layer of internet between us. I have to be careful. I hope you can understand.] Melody’s username on the forum was Seconds. From Wendell’s tone in the second message, Melody quickly determined that those words were not said by Wendell, but by Ulric. It seemed that Wendell had already told Ulric her request of 200 million dollars. It was not a small sum even for Ulric. After all, he loved to invest. He would never keep that amount of cash lying around. It would take some time for Ulric to gather 200 million dollars. Just as Melody finished reading the messages, she saw another message from him. [Dr. Seconds, do you have time to chat?] The corners of Melody’s lips curled up slightly. She deliberately waited for a while before replying: [Yes.] Wendell replied almost instantly: [Dr. Seconds, it’s an honor to meet you. I wonder if we can meet and talk?] Melody raised her eyebrows and typed slowly: [The rule of the black market is that we should not show our faces easily before the transaction. I’m also doing this for my safety. I hope you can understand.] [Understood.] Two seconds later, the other party replied: [I don’t know if you’ve seen my reply before. As long as you can prove nine–line acupuncture, I’ll immediately gather the money to transfer it to you.] Melody thought for a moment and replied, [Cervical Cl to C5.] The other party replied with a question mark in confusion. that you know Melody replied: [Nine–line acupuncture is divided into nine sets of treatments. Each set is for one course of treatment. We need to take action on these parts of your spine bones as the first course of the treatment. If the sequence and places I mentioned are proven to be wrong, I will apologize to you for wasting your time.] About a minute later, the other party replied: [I’ll confirm it as soon as possible. Please wait for a few days. I can use this time to raise the 200 million dollars.] Melody did not reply and went offline, leaving with a sense of mystery. 1/2 尖 Chapter 200 On the other end of the phone, Ulric was playing with the lighter in his hand with a dark look in his eyes. The silver Zippo flipped over the tip of his finger, making Wendell’s heart pound. Compared to the hot–tempered Astrid Swanson, he was more afraid of Ulric who was usually gentle and smiling. “Ulric…” Wendell said nervously, “What did that person say?” Ulric threw his phone to Wendell and picked up a billiard cue. He smiled gently and said, “Wendell, do you want to play?” Wendell looked at the smile on Ulric’s face and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. “What? Do you think I suck at this game?” Ulric’s smile deepened. “Of course not!” Wendell did not dare to ask about the forum anymore. He quickly said, “How do you want to play?” Ulric gave the bodyguard beside him a look. The bodyguard immediately went forward to tidy up the table. While waiting, Ulric said calmly, “If you win, I’ll help you bring Cadence out of the hospital. If you lose… you have to keep practicing billiards here.” Cadence could not leave the mental hospital. The hospital was filled with Ken’s staff. He did not even have the chance to visit her. Upon hearing this, Wendell swallowed hard and said excitedly, “Alright!” If he lost, he didn’t think the punishment was severe. This was a bet that he would definitely earn. Ulric smirked and slowly said, “Wendell, you don’t mind letting a cripple like me kick off first, right?” The veins on Wendell’s forehead bulged. He deliberated over his words and said, “Of course, you can kick off first…” “Alright.” Ulric wiped the pool cue and half–bowed to aim at the target ball. … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 200” »
Category: Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker
Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker
I’m Melody Fox, once deemed an ugly duckling.
In my past life, I was cruelly betrayed, my heart brutally ripped from my chest by my once-beloved and my stepsister.
Reborn, I inadvertently rescued Ken Swanson, the wealthiest man in Halcyon, and found myself tangled in his intricate world. I was manipulated into remarrying, becoming a pawn in his elaborate plot. I feared the past would replay itself, yet he assured me that with him by my side, I would never suffer again.
On our wedding day, I cast aside my disguise, astounding everyone with my breathtaking beauty and exceptional medical prowess.
This time, I am not just surviving; I am seeking vengeance. I will reveal my true strength to those who once scorned me!
Chapter 199 Melody still wanted to talk business with Ken, but he walked towards the dining table as if he did not care about this matter at all. Melody’s eyes darkened and she smiled self–deprecatingly. She thought, “That’s true. Why should Ken care about these things? None of the comments are scolding him. This scandal does not affect him at all since he is so wealthy and powerful. I still think too highly of myself in Ken’s heart!’ Melody suppressed her emotions and was about to call Shane to get up for lunch when she heard Ken click his tongue at the dining table. His tone was filled with doubt as he asked, “Melody, I helped you carn 200 thousand dollars and you’re giving me this?” Melody stopped in her tracks and explained, “There’s not much food in the kitchen. This is all I can do.” Susan quickly explained to Melody, “Mr. Ken, you don’t usually have lunch at home and you like to eat fresh ingredients, so I didn’t stock up on many ingredients in the fridge…” Melody walked to the dining table and said, “If you can wait, I’ll go to the supermarket to buy groceries now.” “Forget it.” Ken pulled out a chair and sat down. “Let’s have this for now.” He scooped a bowl of oatmeal into the bowl and took a sip. Then he tasted the omelet and finally the pickle. Melody wanted to see from his expression if he was satisfied with what she made, but Ken had the same expression no matter what he ate. She could not see anything and could only ask, “Is the taste okay?” Ken did not answer. He looked up at her. “Aren’t you going to call that brat out for lunch?” Melody thought of Shane and quickly walked to the guest room. She did not notice that the corners of Ken’s mouth curled up slightly. When Susan saw Melody enter the room, she deliberately asked in a low voice, “Mr. Ken, do you need me to go out to buy groceries?” He did not answer her question. “There is hot food here.” “What?” Susan looked confused. She only saw Ken’s lips curl up slightly. Susan was a smart person. Knowing that she did not have to go out to buy groceries anymore, she turned around and returned to the kitchen to clean up. In the room, Melody finally woke Shane up. When she walked out of the room, Ken was already gone. She asked Susan with her eyes. Susan pointed upstairs and said softly, “Mr. Deeds is back. They are talking upstairs.” Melody nodded and sat down to eat oatmeal with Shane. Shane did not like to eat. He mumbled that he wanted to eat ice cream. Melody tried her best to persuade him, but he only took a sip of the oatmeal. Then, he dived right in. He finished most of the oatmeal and reached out with his small hand and said, “Melody, I want more!” Melody nodded with a smile. Just as she was about to ask Susan to scoop more, Susan said awkwardly, “Sorry, Mr. Ken has finished the rest. Only your portion is left.” “What?” Melody could not help but raise her voice. “We made food enough to feed five people.” Susan rubbed her hands. She was too embarrassed to say that Ken had asked her to store half of it in the fridge and not allow anyone to eat it. She only repeated, “There’s only one bowl left.” Melody had no choice but to give half a bowl of oatmeal to Shane. Fortunately, she had a small appetite, so half a bowl of oatmeal was enough for her. After Shane finished, he started yawning again, probably because he was really tired from crying. She patiently brought Shane back to the guest room and coaxed him to sleep before quietly walking out of the room. Susan was putting away the dishes. She walked over and asked, “Have they come down?” Susan shook her head. “Not yet.” Melody said, “I’ll go up and take a look.” She thought, ‘What James and Ken are talking about is related to me. I should go up and join them to see if there is anything I can help with. 1/3 w Chapter 199 However, just as Melody reached the door of Ken’s room, she heard Ken’s voice coming from inside. “Are you sure it was released by Janet?” Melody stopped in her tracks and retracted her hand from the doorknob uncontrollably. James said, “Yes, it’s confirmed to be Miss Murphy. I haven’t contacted Miss Murphy yet. I don’t know if there’s a misunderstanding.” “Misunderstanding?” Ken sneered and said, “The surveillance camera has already found out that it’s her. The IP belongs to someone with the last name Murphy. You still think it’s a misunderstanding?” “Then…” After two seconds of silence, James asked, “Could it be that Miss Murphy has other arrangements? Do you need me to call her over now?” Ken asked, “No need. Has the post been deleted?” James said, “It’s deleted. The relevant keywords have also been banned.” Ken said, “Okay.” When Melody heard this, she opened the door and entered the room with a natural expression. Both of them looked at her with different expressions. Melody asked, “James, did you find anything?” James glanced at Ken. Ken said indifferently, “We didn’t find anything. The surveillance cameras near the kindergarten happened to malfunction. The IP address of the person who posted is overseas and can’t be located.” Melody looked deeply at Ken. Then, she nodded slowly. “If you can’t find anything, then forget it.” Ken paused and said, “Alright. I’m sorry…” Melody did not want to find out why he was sorry. She suppressed the disappointment in her heart and smiled. “What’s there to be sorry about? I didn’t lose anything. Shane went to sleep again. I am afraid that he will suddenly wake up, so I am going to accompany him. Call me if you need anything. I’ll be in the guest room.” “Sure.” Ken did not say anything else. … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 199” »
Chapter 198 Shane immediately turned angry and crawled over to bite Ken. Ken crossed his arms over his chest and said, “Try biting me if you dare.” The sight of the two, one big and one small, caused Melody to burst into laughter. Seeing that Shane was about to cry, Melody said helplessly, “Shane is just a few years old. Can’t you give in to him a little?” Ken glanced at her with a displeased gaze. “Why should I give in to him?” Melody choked. For a moment, she did not know what to say. She could only turn to look at Shane. Shane’s cheeks were puffed up like a little pufferfish. He also looked unwilling to admit defeat. Melody shrugged. “Alright, you two go ahead and fight. I’ll take a nap first, let me know who wins when you’re done.” After saying that, she curled up by the car window and really didn’t care about anyone else. She just closed her eyes and rested. When Ken and Shane saw this, they looked at each other, then looked away without saying anything else. Only then did the car return to silence. James, who was driving, looked at the rearview mirror with a strange expression. Why did he feel that Mr. Swanson’s words and actions did not resemble a nobleman at all? Could it be that he was possessed by a ghost or something? Thinking of this possibility, James glanced at the rearview mirror again. However, he met Ken’s sharp gaze through the rearview mirror. He was so frightened that he immediately did not dare to be distracted and obediently did his job as a driver. Soon, they arrived at Serenity Villa. The moment the car stopped, Melody immediately sensed it and quickly opened her eyes. But she noticed that Shane, who was beside her, had fallen asleep with his head resting on her lap and his two small feet pressing against Ken’s back. Ken picked up Shane’s foot with one hand in disdain and was about to move away. “Don’t move,” Melody said in a low voice. “It’s not easy for a child to fall asleep. If he wakes up later, he’ll start fussing again.” As she spoke, she reached out to lift Shane up. “I’ll do it,” Ken said expressionlessly. Then, under her surprised gaze, he easily carried Shane and walked out. Melody was stunned for a moment before she quickly came back to her senses and got out of the car to follow Ken. However, Ken had large paces and left her behind. When she entered the house, she saw Ken already coming out of the guest room on the first floor. When their eyes met, Ken looked like he was enduring something. He said coldly, “I’ll go upstairs and take a shower. I hope you’ll have finished cooking by the time I come down.” Only then did Melody notice that his suit jacket was wet. It was obvious that Shane had peed all over him. Melody was shocked. She was afraid that Ken would get angry. Just as she was about to apologize on behalf of Shane, Ken had already walked upstairs. Her words were stuck in her throat, and she felt very guilty. “Miss Fox.” Susan also came out of the guest room and said, “The child has been cleaned up and is sleeping soundly. I’ll go buy him some clothes and diapers. Could I trouble you to look after him in the meantime?” Melody quickly nodded. “Alright, no problem. Leave it to me.” 1/3 Chapter 198 Susan quickly left. Melody asked James to go to the guest room to watch Shane, in case he suddenly woke up and looked for her. She then headed into the kitchen. She surveyed the kitchen and noticed there weren’t many ingredients left. If she went to the supermarket now, she wouldn’t be able to make it in time before Ken finished his shower. After thinking for a moment, Melody decided to make a pot of rice and beans. Cooking rice and beans was a bit difficult. The balance of flavors, textures, and other factors all require careful attention. Those things that usually looked the most ordinary actually took more effort than delicacies. After deciding on the ingredients in her mind, she called Susan and reminded her to bring back the items she needed. Soon, the sound of a knife chopping on a When the rice and beans were ready, she a cutting board ce I through the kitchen. Melody also made two other dishes, which we She and Susan came out with the dishes one The smoke lingered, obscuring half of his face. in the two things she had asked Susan to bring back, and the dish was considered successful. … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 198” »
Chapter 197 Melody looked at Jessica expressionlessly. “As I said just now, Shane is not at fault, so your son must apologize to Shane. Also, as a parent, not only did you not teach your child correctly, but you also insulted and threatened others in front of your child. You have to apologize to me and pay compensation.” Jessica’s face turned furious. If it weren’t for Ken’s presence, she would have ordered her bodyguard to kill Melody on the spot. She stared stiffly at Ken, hoping he would say something. Ken raised his eyebrows and said casually, “Didn’t you hear what she said? Apologize and compensate her mentally.” Jessica clenched her fists and said with an unpleasant expression, “I’m sorry!” Melody looked at Neil, and Jessica quickly patted Neil’s head, commanding, “Say sorry!” Neil was also frightened by Ken’s aura. Although Ken was smiling, he felt Ken was scarier than his mother getting angry. Neil immediately said, “I’m sorry! I won’t dare to do it again!” Only then did Melody’s expression ease up a little. She took out her phone and showed the QR code. “Just give me 200 thousand dollars for mental compensation.” “200 thousand dollars?” Jessica spoke loudly but didn’t dare ask for so much even when she opened her mouth widely. “What’s wrong?” Melody tilted her head. “The dignified chairman of Silk Beauty Cosmetics can’t take out 200 thousand dollars?” Jessica was so angry that she was about to explode. However, since Ken was staring at her, she could only brace herself and walk forward to scan the QR code. Soon, 200 thousand dollars was transferred to Melody’s account. Melody said calmly, “You can leave now. I hope this won’t happen again.” Jessica forced a smile and pulled her son, leaving away The two teachers were particularly adept at flattery. They approached and said, “We’re truly sorry for this incident. We didn’t expect something like this to happen. We’ll definitely pay more attention to Shane in the future.” “You should pay attention to it. When children fight in kindergarten, teachers should stop them in time, not let the situation develop, and even hide the truth from their parents,” Melody warned with a cold expression. “If such a dereliction of duty happens again, I can guarantee you will lose this job.” The kindergarten was small, but it was a prestigious one in Silverlake and well–oiled, so no one would want to leave. Hearing this, the two teachers nodded repeatedly and promised. Melody did not want to push things too far. She warned them a few more times before letting them leave. Soon, only their group remained at the kindergarten gate. Melody asked James to bring Shane into the car, then turned to thank Ken sincerely. “Thank you for today. If it weren’t for you, this matter wouldn’t have been resolved so quickly.” Ken took out a cigarette and said lazily, “Thank me? What are you going to thank me with?” Melody frowned slightly. “You’re so rich, yet you still want me to give you the 200 thousand dollars? Isn’t that a little too much?” Ken paused and chuckled. “Melody, I’m really curious about what kind of person I am in your heart.” ‘You are a damn capitalist! Of course, Melody did not say it explicitly. She held firm, saying, “30-70, you take 30, I take 70. No more!” Ken could not help but raise his hand and knock her on the head. “I don’t want your money! I’m hungry. Go to my house and cook me a meal to settle the bill.” 1/3 Chapter 197 Melody’s eyes widened in surprise. “That’s it?” Otherwise? Do you think there’s anything else on you that’s worth asking for?” Melody pursed her lips unhappily and nodded in agreement. “No problem!” Wouldn’t it be better to be squeezed out of labor than split up the money? She paused, then asked, “Can I bring Shane?” “Wilmot’s son?” Yes!” Ken’s face turned cold. “Are you really planning to be someone’s stepmother?” … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 197” »
Chapter 196 Jessica’s face turned even uglier upon hearing this, and she immediately slapped the boy’s face, angrily scolding, “Everyone else is helping him because you’re incompetent!” Neil immediately shrunk his neck, wailing loudly in tears. The nearby teacher was at a loss, wanting to step forward to comfort but hesitating in the face of Jessica’s anger, and remained silent for a moment. Melody, however, was more certain that Neil must have started the fight between the two. Seeing Jessica about to hit the child again, Melody stopped her coldly, “Ma’am, it’s indeed wrong for children to fight, but it’s not right for you to do this, right?” “Huh?” Jessica scoffed as if hearing a huge joke, forgetting to blame her own son. She pointed at Melody’s nose and said, “Who do you think you are? I’m disciplining my son, what business is it of yours?” Melody nodded. “I don’t want to meddle either. Let’s clarify our matters. Your son has made Shane cry. I don’t need compensation from you, but I must hear an apology.” Even more incredulous, Jessica responded, “Clearly, your little brat was in the wrong! My son has such serious injuries, and I haven’t even mentioned you paying for medical expenses, but you’re already looking for trouble with me?” Melody remained composed and said calmly, “Since neither of us was present, we can’t be sure whose fault it was. Let’s hear from them to clarify.” Melody gently rubbed Shane’s head and asked in a soothing voice, “Shane, can you tell me why you were fighting?” Shane looked up, tears welling in his eyes, and said while sobbing, “Neil called me a motherless bastard and told me to get out of the kindergarten…” Melody’s expression immediately turned grim. Melody had heard that phrase countless times herself when she was young, and she knew firsthand the significant psychological damage such words could inflict on a child. Melody looked coldly at Jessica and said, “Did you hear that? The reason for the fight is that your son insulted Shane first with such vicious words. For a child so young to say such hurtful things, how exactly do you usually discipline your child?” Jessica sneered and replied, “I don’t think I need an ugly freak like you to dictate how I raise my son. Furthermore, is there anything wrong with what my son said? Isn’t he indeed a child without a mother?” “You…” Melody was furious. She turned around and ordered James, “Call the police!” “Yes, Miss Fox.” James nodded. Just as he was about to make a call, Jessica’s bodyguard snatched his phone away. With a glance, Jessica signaled her bodyguards, who immediately surrounded James and Melody. Terrified, Shane quickly ran into Melody’s arms for safety. Melody narrowed her eyes coldly and spoke expressionlessly, “Jessica, what do you mean by this?” Jessica chuckled and said, “You know who I am? Do you dare to demand an apology from me? What audacity! My new product is launching soon. How long do you think Icy Clear Cosmetics can hold on? Listen, I will soon acquire Icy Clear Cosmetics, and then both you and Wilmot will be at my mercy! I suggest you behave sensibly and kneel down to apologize now. I might still leave you a way out. Otherwise…“. “Otherwise what?” Jessica frowned displeasedly, “You don’t know what’s good for you! Today, I’ll teach you a lesson! Get them, give this reckless ugly woman a good beating!” The bodyguards stepped forward. At this moment, a deep voice sounded mockingly. “Oh, who would have thought such a scene could happen at a kindergarten gate? Silk Beauty Cosmetics has quite a reputation, gathering a crowd for a brawl at a kindergarten gate.” Jessica looked displeasedly in the direction of the voice, but as soon as she recognized the person, her eyes widened in shock. 1/3 → :: Chapter 198 Ken Swanson? This was the lunatic who even crippled his own younger brother. Seeing Ken, Jessica’s heart skipped a beat for a moment in fear. Silk Beauty Cosmetics had only emerged in recent years. Despite its significant growth and becoming one of the top domestic pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies, its foundation and expertise were still far behind compared to the Swanson Group. She did not dare to make a big fuss in front of Ken. She immediately put away her arrogance and said in surprise, “Mr. Swanson, why are you… here?” “Wasn’t Ken unmarried? Why was he at the entrance of the kindergarten?‘ Jessica looked at Melody and then at Ken. She refused to believe that Ken was here for Melody. After all, this woman was too ugly and dressed very simply. She did not look like someone related to the Swanson family at all. With this in mind, Jessica gathered her courage and continued, “Mr. Swanson, my son was bullied, so I came here to seek justice. I’m sorry you had to witness this. I’ll handle it quickly and won’t affect your mood.” Ken smiled playfully and said with a trace of roguishness, “What a coincidence. I’m also here to uphold justice.” Jessica looked utterly stunned. Ken pushed a bodyguard away and stood in front of Melody. Melody hadn’t expected Ken to appear here, just as she hadn’t expected him to show up at the Fox family home last night. His sudden appearances in moments of crisis stirred her emotions more each time. She herself hadn’t even noticed this stirring of emotions. “You…” Melody thought Ken might say something to her, but instead, he didn’t utter a single word. He stood firmly in front of her with his back to her, his gaze … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 196” »
Chapter 195 “Breaking news! Silk Beauty Cosmetics has launched a new product, All–Purpose Water. Wilmot Sherman, Chairman of Icy Clear Cosmetics, has filed a lawsuit against Silk Beauty Cosmetics.” “Wilmot Sherman?‘ Melody was surprised to find out that Wilmot was the chairman of a well–known domestic cosmetics company in the country. The company’s market value exceeded one billion dollars. She was astonished to realize that her knowledge of Wilmot was so limited that she had always thought he was just a well–known stylist with a few beauty and styling shops. She carefully read the news and discovered that Wilmot suspected that the formula for Silk Beauty Cosmetics’s newly launched All–Purpose Water was stolen formula. In the news, Wilmot claimed that the formula for All–Purpose Water highly overlaps with the flagship product Golden Water of Icy Clear Cosmetics. He alleged that Silk Beauty had poached internal employees from Icy Clear Cosmetics to obtain the formula for Golden Water. On the other hand, Silk Beauty vehemently denied it and repeatedly emphasized in interviews that their All–Purpose Water had significantly better effects than Golden Water, yet the price was half as low. One could imagine that the launch of All–Purpose Water would pose a significant threat to Icy Clear Cosmetics. Melody specifically checked Icy Clear Cosmetics‘ stock after the launch of All–Purpose Water and noticed that its stock plummeted instantly. She was certain that Wilmot was extremely worried now. He had helped her many times before, and now was the time she felt she should repay him. Just as Melody was about to call him, Wilmot happened to call. She answered the phone in surprise, and before she could ask anything, Wilmot anxiously said, “Melody, could you help me pick up Shane from school?” Melody hesitated for a moment, then quickly replied, “No problem, but isn’t it too early? The class hasn’t ended yet.” “Shane got into a fight and got injured. I’m out of town and can’t rush back. Her nanny had to leave for her hometown due to personal matters, and I don’t trust anyone else. After thinking it over, I can only ask for your help,” Wilmot said. “No problem. Leave Shane to me. Don’t worry, and focus on what you need to do,” Melody said. “Yes, I’ll definitely be back tonight. Sorry to trouble you,” Wilmot said. “What trouble? Go back to your work.” Melody hung up the phone and informed James of the kindergarten’s address, then said, “Please drive faster.” James looked at her with a strange expression and said, “Miss Fox, don’t forget your identity. You are now Mr. Swanson’s legal wife. It doesn’t seem quite appropriate for you to help another man with his child, does it?” “What wife? Are we married?” Melody asked. James choked for a moment. It made sense, so he drove to the kindergarten. During the trip, James secretly told Ken about Melody’s plans without her knowing. Ximber Tech office. Ken looked at the message sent by James, his eyes dark and unclear. He reached into his drawer for a cigarette box and slowly lit one. Standing across the desk reporting work, Janet looked at him with some surprise and quickly reminded him, “Ken, you have a cold, so don’t smoke.” Ken held the cigarette between his lips, hesitated in lighting it, then impatiently tossed away the lighter. Then, he tapped his finger on the desk and said, “Go on.” Janet nodded and continued reporting, “The materials from Europe have alr Halfway through her sentence, she saw Ken suddenly stand up and reach for his She asked in shock, “Ken, are you going out?” Ken nodded. Without further explanation, he walked out. on the hanger. 1/3 J Chapter 193 Janet hurriedly chased after him. “Where are you going? “I have something to do. Summarize the work and send it to my email. I’ll review it later.” With that, Ken entered the elevator. Janet stood in place, her expression grim. A sense of suspicion rose in her mind. Then, she stepped into another elevator. Two minutes later, a Maybach sped out of the building, followed by a silver Mercedes–Benz. Meanwhile, at the kindergarten entrance. Melody anxiously waited at the entrance for a while until she finally saw Shane being led out by the teacher, crying. “Shane?” Melody hurriedly walked up to him. Shane looked up and as soon as he saw her, his eyes lit up, and he immediately ran into her arms. Melody quickly squatted down and hugged Shane firmly, gently asking. “Are you okay, Shane? Let me see if you’re injured.” Shane did not answer. He only hugged her neck and cried. Melody could only raise her head and ask the teacher, “Could you please tell me what happened?” The teacher smiled awkwardly and said vaguely, “Nothing much, just kids playing around.” … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 195” »
Chapter 194 James‘ face stiffened, realizing he had been too obvious. He decided to cut to the chase and said, “Miss Fox, your taste in real estate is truly exceptional. Last night, I tried using my connections to see if there were any units left at the Eastern Garden. Turns out, they were all sold out long ago… not a single unit left.” Melody guessed what James wanted to know. She said calmly, “Eastern Garden can be considered lucky. If you want to know if there are any similar buildings, I can only apologize.” James looked embarrassed. “Fine…” After a pause, he asked, “How did you know that Eastern Garden would increase?” Melody casually said, “Traditional medicine and geography actually have some connection. The Eastern Garden has a good geographical environment, and after my real–time observations and cooperation, I confirmed that prices there will rise.” James’s eyes widened. “I didn’t expect you to know about that!” “I know a little…” She couldn’t make it up anymore and changed the topic. “Is the amateur chess competition in Silverlake about to begin?” James paused for a moment, then said, “Yeah, I think so. It’s starting in a few days, right? Why do you suddenly ask about this?” Melody said concisely, “Zack only has one hobby, playing chess.” James instantly understood. “Got it. I’ll arrange for chess experts to participate to get close to Zack.” Melody looked at James and said, “You’ve misunderstood me. I need you to arrange a spot for me. I’ll participate personally.” James was stunned and asked, “Don’t tell me you know how to play chess.” “I know a little…” James could not quite grasp the scale of “knows a little“. He cleared his throat, and said, “Actually, Mr. Swanson is also a chess master. He won first place in the national youth chess competition when he was very young. If you need, he can give you a quick lesson.” Melody smiled and said, “I’ll look for him if I need him. Thank you.” James felt a little regretful when he heard this. If Jane knew that he had taken the initiative to arrange for Miss Fox to get close to Mr. Swanson, she would probably think he had betrayed her again. He sighed inwardly and sped up without another word. The car quickly arrived at the entrance of Herbathrive. However, when Melody asked David, he said, “No one came to look for you, let alone the old man you described.” “Alright… Melody felt a bit disappointed, but quickly pulled herself together and went to the backyard to find Beverly and Colin. She handed over a prescription and said, “This is the prescription I wrote. Follow this regimen for half a month to prepare your body for the surgery Beverly was afraid of the surgery and asked, “Melody, can you come to the hospital to accompany me during the surgery? I’m a little worried… Melody nodded and agreed without hesitation. Only then did Beverly’s expression relax a little. “I’m making you some chestnut cake. It’s delicious. I’m almost done with them. Don’t be in a hurry to leave!” Melody smiled and nodded. She watched Beverly go to the kitchen to get busy. As Beverly walked away, Colin spoke up to Melody, saying, “Melody, I’ve got some news about the Taylor family that you asked me to inquire about.” Melody raised an eyebrow. “Are you referring to the Taylor family that owns Green Velvet?” Colin nodded. “Coincidentally, Ruby came to see me yesterday afternoon. Can you guess what illness she came to see me for?” Melody replied without hesitation, “Infertility.” 1/3 10:12 AM Chapter 194 Colin looked at her in surprise and asked, “How did you know?” “I guessed,” she said simply. Colin nodded with a thumbs–up. “Exactly, it’s infertility! They’ve seen many doctors and specialists in the country, but haven’t been successful in having a child. So she came to see me without Mason knowing.” Melody asked in confusion, “Why would Ruby keep it a secret from Mason?” “Because Ruby has been the one seeking medical care all along, and Mason has never accompanied her. So, she suspects it might be her husband’s issue. Yesterday, I carefully examined her pulse and found that she doesn’t have any fertility issues, Colin explained. Melody nodded. “Sometimes when couples struggle to have children, it’s often due to issues on the man’s side.” “Yes,” Colin said awkwardly, “But between me and my wife, it’s definitely not my issue.” Melody chuckled softly. “I know. Once her stomach is better, I’ll prescribe something for her.” … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 194” »
Chapter 193 We were the ones at a loss. His low, hoarse voice caused a ripple in the depths of Melody’s heart, without her even noticing. Melody remained silent for a few seconds before asking the question that had been on her mind: “Why?” Why did he help her so much? Wasn’t Cadence his cousin? Why would he go to such lengths to deal with his own family for an outsider? “What do you mean ‘why‘?” Ken’s tone was filled with doubt as if it was natural for him to help her teach Cadence a lesson. Melody did not know how to answer. She took a deep breath and asked, “Does Astrid know that you did it? And Margaret…” “Those aren’t things you should worry about. Your job is just to dig up Zack.” Melody pursed her lips and said, “I understand. About Zack, I already have a plan. Don’t worry.” “Mm. Anything else?” “That’s all…” She was about to hang up when Ken suddenly asked, “How did you know that Eastern Garden would rise?” Melody’s heart skipped a beat, feeling as if Ken had seen through a secret. Her mind raced quickly, contemplating how to explain, when Ken chuckled and said, “Based on what you said earlier, I’ve already bought all the land near Bliss Mountain. If it rises, I’ll split the profits with you.” Melody was surprised. Bliss Mountain was where she went to gather herbs for Margaret. That piece of land would increase greatly in the future. She just did not expect Ken to still remember that incident. Had he guessed something? Melody was about to speak when Ken spoke again, “I still have something on. I’ll hang up now.” “Oh… okay.” Melody quickly hung up the phone and sat on the bed, her mind blank for a couple of seconds. He shouldn’t have guessed anything, right? But if he didn’t guess anything, why did he buy all the land near Bliss Mountain? Melody shook her head, telling herself that no one could think that someone would really come back to life. Then, she felt a little relieved. After washing up, she went to check Maria’s pulse, then headed out to Herbatrive to see if Ford had come looking for her. However, as soon as she walked into the living room, Melody bumped into Russell, who was about to leave. When Russell saw her, a smile immediately appeared on his originally cold face. “Melody, are you going out?” “Yes.” Melody nodded. “I woke up late today. I plan to go get some medicine and check on the injury on my face.” Her cheek had been iced overnight, and although the swelling had subsided, there were still finger marks on her face. Russell immediately choked and said guiltily, “Go quickly. I’ll arrange a driver for you another day. It’s not convenient for you to go back and forth to work at the headhunting company.” Melody did want Russell to feel guilty, and upon hearing his words, she shook her head sensibly and said, “You work so hard, so I don’t want to waste your money. The office isn’t far, I can just take the subway a few times to get there.” In fact, she had a free driver, James, every day and had never taken the subway. When Russell heard this, he felt even more uncomfortable. He looked at Melody with a gentler gaze. 1/3 W 10:12 AM Chapter 193 “You’re still the sensible one, unlike your sister who spends money like water.” As soon as he finished speaking, footsteps sounded on the stairs. Melody looked sideways and realized it was Yolanda. Russell also saw Yolanda. He immediately frowned and urged coldly. “Hurry up!” Seeing Melody there too, Yolanda quickened her pace uneasily and asked in a low voice, “Aren’t we bringing Mabel along?” “What bring? Are you not embarrassed enough?” Yolanda’s expression darkened further, but she didn’t dare to retort. Russell asked in a deep voice, “Have you brought the gifts? When seeking help, you must present yourself properly.” Yolanda hurriedly nodded. “I brought them all…” Upon hearing this, Melody realized that these two were out to arrange Mabel’s qualification for the Best Celebrity competition. After calculating the timing of the event, she suddenly spoke up, “Dad, are you guys out to arrange for Mabel’s competition qualification?” … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 193” »
Chapter 192 When the butler saw Ulric leave, he hurriedly nodded to Ken, turned around, and followed after him. Watching the two of them leave, Ken narrowed his cold eyes and turned to walk toward the bedroom. Half an hour later, two cars stopped at the entrance of the Swanson villa. Inside the brightly lit mansion, as soon as Ken entered the living room, he heard Margaret on the landline saying, “What’s wrong with her? She was perfectly fine. You must be mistaken…” Astrid had already changed into her clothes and was preparing to leave when she saw Ken standing at the doorway. She immediately put on a smile, looking like a caring mother. “Why are you going out in such thin clothing? It’s late at night, you should wear a coat,” Astrid said, calling a servant to fetch Ulric’s overcoat hanging in the living room. She reached out to help Ken put it on. Ken stepped back coldly, causing Astrid’s hand to awkwardly hang in mid–air. However, she was used to finding an excuse for herself. She smiled and said, “You young people aren’t afraid of the cold. Don’t blame me if you catch a cold later.” Ken didn’t respond at all and walked straight toward Margaret. “Grandma, I’m back.” Seeing him, Margaret seemed to find her backbone. “Ken, have you heard? Do you think Cadence will inherit her mother’s traits? Although she often speaks without discretion and does foolish things, she was raised by me. I’m really worried that she might end up like her mother. Her mother jumped off a building and died. I’m really worried…” Ken gently held Margaret’s hand and reassured her in a soft voice, “It won’t happen, Grandma. Medical science has advanced significantly. She will be fine, trust me.” Margaret shook her head. “I can’t rest easy, I have to go to her house to take a look.” “Grandma.” Ken stopped her. “It’s already very late, and you’ve just recovered from your illness. It’s not good for you to be rushing around. How about I go check on her?” Margaret hesitated for a moment, then nodded. “Alright, but you must keep a close eye on her for me.” “Sure.” After reassuring Margaret, Ken asked Astrid to stay behind and brought a psychiatrist with him as he headed alone to Cadence’s house. Wendell waited anxiously for Astrid but was surprised to see Ken arrive instead. When he saw Ken, he had a bad feeling. He smiled stiffly and said, “Mr. Swanson, why are you here?” Given that Ken was his nephew, he should have called him by his name, but after interacting with him for this period of time, he no longer dared to call him that. “I’m here to see her for Grandma,” Ken said, motioning for the psychiatrist and two bodyguards to Cadence’s room. At that moment, Cadence was speaking incoherently, repeatedly murmuring “Don’t bite me.” Ken said expressionlessly, “Doctor, in this situation, shouldn’t we just send her to a mental hospital?” The doctor paused for a moment, then instantly understood what Ken meant when he saw the look in his eyes. “Yes, it’s a dangerous situation, with a possibility of self–harm. It’s best to send her to a mental hospital and start intervention immediately.” “Okay, let’s do that. Get an anesthetic to ensure her safety on the way.” Two minutes later. Wendell, who was stopped outside the door, felt a jolt in his heart as he saw his daughter being carried by bodyguards, unconscious. “Mr. Swanson? Cadence… 1/3 10:11 AM Chapter 192 “The doctor advised sending her directly to the mental hospital for her own safety.” “What?” Wendell’s expression instantly changed. “This won’t do! If word gets out, her career will be ruined?” Ken said indifferently, “I’m doing this for her own good.” “No!” Wendell moved forward to stop the bodyguards, but suddenly, a dozen more appeared out of nowhere, surrounding him. “Ken! What are you doing? If you want to deal with me, come to me! Cadence grew up with you. She has never offended you. Why are you treating her like this? Don’t you think you’re too cruel?” Ken sneered lightly. “I could even cripple Ulric’s legs. What are you compared to him?” Wendell straightened his back in shock. Ken even admitted to this matter. What did he mean? Was he really going to disregard their past relationship and attack Cadence? The bodyguard carried Cadence out. Wendell suddenly widened his eyes and rushed towards Cadence crazily. However, before he could take more than a few steps, a bodyguard swiftly knocked him unconscious with a chop, and he slumped to the ground. Ken did not even look at Wendell. He ordered the bodyguards coldly, “Guard this place, and don’t let him go out or contact anyone before tomorrow.” “Yes!” Having done all this, Ken drove away, his car disappearing into the mist of the late night. The next day. Melody unusually slept in lazily. Things that happened yesterday had left her physically and mentally exhausted, so when she woke up, she found the sun already high … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 192” »
Chapter 191 Russell’s face darkened. He was so embarrassed that he could not show his face. “I, I just…” “Alright.” Ken raised his hand. “It’s getting late. I won’t disturb you anymore. I’ll take my leave first.” Russell quickly responded and waved for Melody to see Ken off. Since the two of them were “friends“, it was naturally better than him sending Ken off. If one of his two daughters could marry Ken and the other could marry Ulric, what was the point of worrying about the company? He just had to rest easy. Melody immediately saw through Russell’s thoughts, but her expression did not change. She only nodded slightly and gestured for Ken to go ahead. After walking out of the villa, Melody looked at Ken beside her and said, “Thank you for today. Not only did you help me solve the bank card problem, but you also solved what happened to the Lawrence family. I… I don’t know how to repay you.” “Repay me?” Ken glanced at her lightly, cleared his throat, and said, “Just help me find Zack. That’s the greatest repayment you can offer me. Also, remember to ice your face when you get back. I don’t want to see a swollen face in front of me.” Melody, who was full of gratitude just now, could not continue to express her gratitude. She simply nodded and said, “I will do my best to find Zack.” Under the shadow of the street lamp, the red spots and bumps on her face became blurry, vaguely revealing her real face. Her beauty was so breathtaking that it almost defied description in words. Ken was in a daze, instinctively trying to see more clearly, but Melody took a step back and waved her hand, saying, “Drive safely. I’ll head back now.” With that, she turned and headed back to the villa, quickly disappearing from sight. James went forward and said, “Mr. Swanson, it’s very late. Shall I send you back?” After he finished speaking, he saw Ken staring at Melody’s back without moving. “She…” Ken spat out a word, saying nothing more. James asked in confusion, “She? Miss Fox? What’s wrong with her? Do you still need to talk to her about something?” James’s series of questions snapped Ken back to his senses. He shook his head. “Nothing. I must have been mistaken.” James was even more confused, but Ken had already started walking towards the car. He hurried to catch up, but Ken said, “No need to send me off. Stay around here. If anything similar to today happens again, inform me immediately, just like you did this time.” “Yes.” James nodded hesitantly. Since when did Mr. Swanson become so concerned about such matters? However, he quickly pushed the thought aside, pondering only one question: How did Miss Fox know that the house prices were going to rise? Did she have a keen investment mind? If so, maybe he should seek some investment advice from Miss Fox tomorrow. On the other side. After Melody returned to the living room, Maria was already too tired to stay up and returned to her room to rest. Meanwhile, Mabel cried in Yolanda’s arms, her crying heartbreaking to hear. Russell spoke up with a pained expression, “Alright, stop crying. Since it’s a misunderstanding, it’s fine. Go back to your room and reflect on yourself. In the future, if you encounter such situations, you can’t just not say anything because you’re scared.” Melody looked at this scene indifferently and said coldly, “Dad.” 1/3 > :: Russell came back to his senses, quickly “Mm.” Melody smiled as if she had never heard what Russell had just said. “Dad, I’m a bit tired today and my face hurts. I’d like to go back to my room and rest.” Russell was stunned, overwhelmed with guilt and regret. “It’s all my fault. I apologize to you, and I promise I will never hit you again.” Melody smiled weakly, saying nothing, and turned to walk towards her room. Seeing Melody’s slender figure walking away, Russell suddenly felt sorry for her. They were both daughters, but what had he done? Sitting smugly on the sofa, Yolanda knew that Russell ultimately favored Mabel more. However, when she saw Russell’s expression as he looked at Melody, her good mood instantly vanished, replaced by an overwhelming sense of danger. This was not good. If this continued, Russell’s love would probably be split in half with Melody. She needed to think of a way to deal with this, instead of acting rashly like she did today. After Melody left, Russell’s expression turned cold again. “All of you, go upstairs! I’m annoyed just by looking at you!” Yolanda became even more shocked and hurriedly dragged the still–crying Mabel upstairs. The night grew deeper. At the entrance of the Serenity Villa. The doorbell rang urgently. At this late hour, Susan was puzzled by the unexpected visitor and thought it might be Melody who had forgotten something. She hurried to open the door. “Miss Fox…” … Read More “Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker CHAPTER 191” »