Chapter 59 Just a Lunatic As Eric remained silent, Kate couldn’t help but speak in a somewhat aggrieved tone, “If you disagree, then don’t expect me to stay away from you.” Eric’s eyes grew darker, emotions swirling in the depths of his eyes. He stared directly at Kate, finding it difficult to discern her true thoughts from her expression. “Kate, what exactly do you want to do? Do you really want to escape from Summer Estate, from my side?” Eric’s eyes turned bloodshot, and he felt himself on the verge of losing control. Yet, he heard Kate’s soft voice. “I also want to share your burdens, to help you reduce your workload so you can spend more time with me.” What? Eric pressed his fingers against his forehead with force. He never expected Kate to say such words, expressing her desire for him to spend more time with her. But as someone who emerged from difficult circumstances, he felt unworthy of her. She was too pure and beautiful, too precious for him to defile. She was like a radiant and beautiful light, never meant to shine upon the filth and darkness that surrounded him. Yet, she had entered his world, attempting to dispel the perpetual gloom and darkness with her faint glimmer of light, even if it meant being consumed herself. Eric’s heart raced, and he heard his own uncontrollable, hoarse voice say, “Okay.” Then he turned around, almost as if fleeing, and walked away quickly without daring to look back. Kate watched Eric’s retreating figure in a daze, feeling a dense pain in her heart. She felt that she still knew too little about Eric. I can’t see through his heart. I don’t know what he’s thinking. Perhaps because the real him was buried too deeply, Kate found it difficult to truly penetrate Eric’s heart and peel away his surface facade to see the real him. But she would do everything she could to understand him, earn his trust, and truly enter his heart. Eric did not linger long at the Summer Estate. He didn’t even have breakfast, and he left as if escaping. Kate’s eyes were dark and uncertain. She retrieved her phone and sent a text to Eric: ‘Remember 1/2 Chapter 59 Just a Lunatic to eat properly. Finished After waiting for a long time, Kate did not receive a reply. She put away her phone, had a simple breakfast downstairs, and her gaze fell on Holly, who was tidying up the dishes on the side. Holly’s gaze would occasionally sweep over Kate, particularly lingering on the bruise around her neck. The bruise was somewhat terrifying. Holly’s neck hurts just looking at it. It was evident that Eric hadn’t held back when he grabbed her. Their eyes accidentally met, and Holly quickly lowered his head, not daring to look at Kate. After tidying up the dishes, Holly quietly left the dining room and then hid away to message Ruth. Ruth, ask Simon if the transfer agreement is ready!‘ After receiving Holly’s message, Ruth responded with a tinge of annoyance: Why are you in such a rush?” Holly swallowed nervously and replied: ‘You won’t believe it. Eric and Kate seem to have had another spat. That stubborn girl has driven Eric away again, and this time he’s left her with a bruise on her neck. It looks really bad!” As she spoke, she sent the secretly taken photos to Ruth. Although the photos were a bit blurry, the dark purple bruise on Kate’s neck was clearly visible. Holly was trembling with fear, as he sent another message: ‘Eric is a lunatic! If he can be so violent towards that girl, will we even survive if he finds out about those things?” On the other hand, when Ruth saw the photo sent by Holly, she observed the distinct bruise on Kate’s neck and shuddered intensely. Eric is truly insane! Send Gif 20 四 2/2
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Chapter 58 Stay Away from Me in the Future. The expression in Eric’s eyes at that moment was indescribable. It was a complex gaze, filled with heartache, guilt, and various other emotions intertwined, but eventually settling into calmness. Eric felt like he was truly losing his mind. With extremely complex emotions flashing in his eyes, Eric carefully stood up and gently picked up the sleeping Kate, placing her on the big bed. Just as he turned around to leave, his sleeve was caught by her. “Eric.” Kate opened her eyes drowsily. Her voice was unclear as she asked, “Where are you going?” Her eyes still held a clear worry as she struggled to open her eyes and look at Eric. “Business trip.” Eric slowly pulled his sleeve away from Kate’s hand. His voice was indifferent, to the point of being unlike himself. Then, he walked out quickly. Kate shivered at his cold tone, slowly waking up. Watching Eric leave without looking back, she called out urgently, “Eric!” Perhaps because of the marks on her neck, Kate’s voice was a bit hoarse. She hurriedly got up from the bed, wanting to chase after Eric. But just as she ran halfway, Eric suddenly stopped, his face full of chilling hostility as he turned to look at her. “Don’t come any closer.” Eric’s voice was hoarse, carrying a ruthlessness and coldness that Kate had never felt before. His eyes seemed full of disgust and coldness. Kate subconsciously stopped in her tracks with a hint of sadness in her eyes. Even though her heart kept throbbing uncontrollably, a voice inside her was desperately screaming to catch up and hug Eric tightly. But she tried hard to stay rational, telling herself she couldn’t do that. Seeing Kate stop, Eric’s eyes flashed with a hint of mockery, which quickly disappeared. His sharp eyes stared at Kate, and he slowly said, “Stay away from me in the future.” He was a madman who could lose control at any moment. The previous Kate had not been so dependent on him. She resisted his touch and everything about him, living on the Summer Estate like a caged bird, always at odds with him, wanting to escape. So even if Eric lost control, he wouldn’t hurt her, because there was a huge gap between them. But… Balance.263 + 1 Coins 1 Pearls 4.15 PM Chapter 58 Stay Away from Me in the Future. had also paid a price for her closeness. Last night… That out–of–control Eric had almost killed her with his own hands. Finished Kate listened to Eric’s words, took a deep breath, and stared straight at Eric without blinking, saying word by word, “Let me stay away from you? Okay, but I have a condition.” Eric’s indifferent gaze fell on Kate, and there was a sudden stabbing pain in his heart. He suppressed the emotions surging in his heart and said indifferently, “Go on.” Kate took a deep breath. “I want to participate in the collaboration between Davison Group and Miles Company as a designer.” In an instant, Eric’s gaze changed. There were too many emotions hidden in his deep eyes, and the storm in his eyes was on the verge of exploding. His emotions were on the brink of collapse, and his aura gradually became cold and oppressive. He emanated a dominating and chilling presence, mercilessly pressing. down on Kate. Yet, despite Eric teetering on the brink of eruption, Kate still stared at him without flinching. Even though her heart was trembling uncontrollably, she stubbornly persisted. In this reincarnation, she saw too many things different from her past life. Eric’s abrupt shift in attitude towards her seemed to be connected to the events of the previous night. Send Gifts 20 2/2
Chapter 57 Eric’s Past Seeing the complex in George’s eyes, Kate gestured with her eyes for them to quietly leave, not to disturb Eric any further. She had just managed to calm Eric down, and at this moment, Eric couldn’t afford any stimulation. Otherwise, he would definitely fall into a more agitated state. George and his men quietly left. Before leaving, he gazed deeply at Kate. For Mr. Eric, Kate is indeed different. She could actually soothe the out–of–control Mr. Eric! Just for this reason, George silently decided to treat Kate better in the future. After all, this young lady seemed to have truly changed. As long as she doesn’t provoke Mr. Eric, everything will be fine! After George and his men left, there were only Eric and Kate remaining in the room. Eric held Kate tightly, pressing her body against the corner of the wall, burying his head in her neck, and his breathing gradually calmed down. Although there was still thunder and lightning outside, Eric seemed to be less afraid, only emitting a sound similar to a beast’s growl from his throat. Feeling the warmth from Eric’s body, Kate whispered in his ear, “It’s okay, Eric. Those things are all in the past. You are not alone anymore.” Eric’s rigid body gradually relaxed. His mind was unclear, but he was subconsciously holding onto Kate tightly. Kate felt a sharp pain in her heart. In her previous life, she had witnessed a situation where Eric went mad on a rainy night. He would uncontrollably fear and tremble, attacking indiscriminately. Each time, George would bring numerous bodyguards over and forcibly inject Eric with a sedative to calm him down. During that time, she only perceived Eric as even more terrifying, like he was truly a complete lunatic. So Kate wanted even more to escape from Eric’s side, and her disgust towards him deepened. She also learned from George why Eric would lose control on stormy nights, It was related to Eric’s childhood experience. His family was targeted by enemies on a stormy night like that. Young Eric hid in a cabinet, witnessing his loved ones being slaughtered before his eyes amidst the lightning and thunder. Apart from Eric, the entire Davison family perished, almost completely wiped out. Balance: 276 0 Pearls ruins for three days. It was only after the enemies left that he finally got out of the cabinet. When Kate first heard this news, she felt no emotional response because she despised Eric so much. She was indifferent to everything about him. But now, reflecting on it, she feels a pang of pain in her heart. She couldn’t imagine the harrowing scene that left Eric with a psychological scar for fifteen years. Kate shut her eyes tightly and gently patted Eric’s back, her voice softer. “It’s all in the past. They will pay for what they have done. They will.” Perhaps it was due to the comforting presence emanating from Kate that Eric murmured and closed his eyes again. After the thunderstorm outside subsided, he drifted into a deep slumber. Meanwhile, Kate still maintained the posture of embracing Eric, and both of them leaned against the corner of the ground, closing their eyes and falling asleep. The next morning. Eric’s eyelashes quivered slightly before he slowly opened his eyes. As soon as he opened his eyes, he was startled to find the peaceful sleeping face of Kate so close to him. With a slight headache, Eric recalled the events of the previous night. He only remembered it was another stormy night, and he was out of control once again. It seemed… Kate was the one who comforted me. Eric’s gaze slowly shifted from Kate’s face, and when he noticed the bruise on her neck, his pupils suddenly dilated. Send Gifts
Chapter 56 Out of Control “Eric!” Kate exclaimed, not caring about anything else, and ran directly towards Eric. Eric’s body was trembling, his usually cold and indifferent handsome face twisted at the moment, with a hint of deathly Eric’s body was tremence and fear hidden in his eyes. He forcefully locked himself in the corner, trembling with each thunder, his eyes bloodshot. Kate rushed over without hesitation and tightly hugged Eric. Feeling someone’s touch, Eric roared lowly, “Get away! Don’t touch me!” He struggled forcefully, a fierce look gradually appearing on his face. His struggle was so strong that Kate could barely hold onto him. “Eric, don’t be afraid. It’s me, Kate…. Kate hugged Eric tightly, comforting him softly. Even though Eric’s struggling force hit her chest. heavily, she endured silently, with only one thought in her mind–to calm Eric down! Eric roared, his struggling force increasing. His face was full of hostility, defence, and deep disgust. The lightning and thunder outside continued, and hurried footsteps could be heard in the corridor. George hurriedly arrived with a group of people, but when he saw the situation in the room, pupils suddenly contracted, and he couldn’t help but shout, “Madam, step back!” his Eric’s face was full of cold hostility, and his eyes were bloodshot. His right hand fiercely gripped Kate’s neck, but Kate still held onto Eric tightly, intermittently and hoarsely saying, “Eric, it’s me, Kate. Even though breathing was difficult, Kate gently patted Eric’s back, intermittently saying, “Eric… I’m Kate. Don’t be afraid.” “I’m here…” Because of the pain and suffocation, a tear uncontrollably fell from Kate’s eyes, landing heavily on Eric’s hand that was gripping her neck. In that moment, Eric’s body trembled, the scorching temperature on the back of his hand brought a moment of clarity to his mind, and he subconsciously released his hand. Fresh air rushed into Kate’s body, she gasped heavily, but still reached out to comfort Eric. “Eric, it’s okay.” Balance: 1 Coins 301 1 Pearls Chapter 56 Out of Control clear, he instinctively hugged Kate. Finished His hands were trembling, and the force seemed to want to completely merge Kate into his body. But finally, everything quieted down. He lowered his head and buried it in the warm neck of Kate, gently sniffing the pleasant scent on her body. Eric’s stiff body also gradually softened. Watching Eric, who was gradually calming down from his state of losing control, George finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then, with a complicated expression, he looked at Kate, unsure of what to say for a moment. He had sensed trouble when he was awakened by the thunder in the middle of the night. Due to his childhood experiences, Eric always felt restless and fearful during thunderstorms, especially at night.. So George hurriedly brought a group of people over, as he had in the past, attempting to forcefully inject Eric with tranquillizers to make him calm down and sleep through the fear. But he didn’t expect Kate to arrive before him. And she just rushed up, disregarding everything else, and forcefully embraced Eric. Surprisingly, she managed to soothe Eric, who was losing control! This was an unprecedented situation. Every time Eric lost control, they either had to wait for him to vent his anger or they had to resort to forceful means, injecting tranquillizers to calm him; down. However, after an extended period of receiving tranquillizer injections, Eric’s body had built up a tolerance. Send Gif 90 ப Balance
Chapter 55 It’s Late, Let’s Sleep Perhaps exhausted from the banquet, Kate quickly drifted off to sleep on the sofa. When Eric finished his work and entered the living room, he found Kate completely immersed on the sofa, her eyes closed, sleeping peacefully. There was a flicker of curiosity in Eric’s gaze as he observed Kate, his lips pressed together. Her demeanour at the banquet earlier was so unexpected–assertive, radiant, and decisive. She intervened fiercely, kicking down doors to rescue Hendrick and even threatening Simon. All of these actions seemed out of character for Kate, yet she had done it all. Eric’s gaze darkened, his presence turning colder. A subtle air of pressure and frost enveloped him with a glint of iciness in his eyes. Slowly, he moved closer to Kate, as if he intended to envelop her entirely. In her half–awake state, Kate seemed to sense his approach, and she groggily opened her eyes. As she blinked her eyes open, she found Eric standing before her, his gaze intense and his demeanour slightly subdued. His expression was stern and aloof, his eyes icy as they scrutinised her, but the chill dissipated. instantly upon. their cyc contact. Pretending not to notice the chill in his eyes, Kate weakly reached out towards Eric, her voice gentle and soothing like that of a just–awakened kitten. “Eric, want a hug?” Eric pursed his lips as he watched her, but remained still. Seeing his lack of response, Kate clumsily rose to her feet and threw herself into Eric’s embrace, nuzzling her head against his chest, finding a comfortable position, and clinging to him tightly. Eric lowered his gaze to the petite woman who had willingly nestled into his arms, clinging to him like a boneless creature. A hint of resignation flickered in his eyes. “It’s late. Time to sleep.” Eric’s momentary resignation was evident in his calm tone. “Mm.” Kate murmured in agreement. The weight that had been burdening her mind had finally been lifted, having saved Hendrick and restored the Lowe family’s honour. With a light sniff of the crisp pine scent on Eric’s face, drowsiness washed over her in gentle waves. Eric pursed his lips. After failing to coax Kate to return to the bedroom on her own, he had no choice but to carry her and carefully place her on the master bed. Curled up under the covers, Kate slept soundly. 1/2 Chapter 55 It’s Late, Let’s Sleep Eric stood by the bed, his gaze fixed on her for a moment, before reluctantly suppressing restless thoughts in his heart. Finished certai Though desire lingered in his eyes, he forcefully restrained it. After ensuring that Kate was asleep, he silently left the room. He dared not share a bed with her. She had an extremely fatal attraction to him, especially when she wasn’t in a sober state of mind, yet she kept snuggling into his arms. He feared he might lose control. After taking a cold shower in his room, Eric pushed aside his thoughts and closed his eyes with a chill settling over him. “Boom!” The thunder rumbled loudly, jolting Kate from her slumber. She blinked in confusion, reaching. out beside her, only to find it empty and cold. Sitting up abruptly, she looked outside the window. Thunder and lightning raged, with rain pouring down heavily. The the bedroom as if it were daghtning tore through the sky, momentarily illuminating the bedroom as if it were daytime, followed by the booming thunder. Anxious, she called out, “Eric!” Feeling a sense of unease, she hurriedly got out of bed, pushed open the door, and dashed. towards the room at the end of the corridor as the storm outside intensified, rain pouring heavily, and lightning illuminating the sky, followed by thunderous roars. The door was unlocked, Kate pushed it open and quickly peered inside the room. In the corner, she spotted a tall man curled up into a ball, his expression contorted into a terrifying grimace, resembling that of a wild beast.
Chapter 54 What Else Can We Do? Soon, the banquet came to an end. For many people, that night was undoubtedly a restless night, including Scott, Lana, Simon, and Ruth. The members of the Sadler Group were striving to salvage the group’s reputation to minimise the impact of Anna’s incident. However, several business partners decided to directly terminate their cooperation. Scott was deeply troubled, feeling increasingly irritated as he looked at Lana’s face. Could the Lowe Group be easily toppled? Since they had managed to win over Hendrick’s secretary, they should have been prepared before taking any action! Now, they were caught off guard and had to find a scapegoat. Nevertheless, everyone had already formed their own opinions. Some partners‘ trust in the Sadler Group had diminished significantly. This was an irreversible setback. As for Ruth and Simon, they were experiencing the pain of having to liquidate assets. Ruth reluctantly sold some of the luxury items she had acquired from Kate. Simultaneously, her frustration boiled over when she learned that Holly had returned empty–handed from Summer Estate. “That d*mn Kate! Does this girl have some hidden agenda? Why did she suddenly change?” Ruth clenched her fists tightly, her face twisted in anger. Across from her, Holly frowned as she eyed the designer bags and other items on the coffee table. With concern in her voice, she asked, “Are you really going to sell all of these for cash?” Many of these items were painstakingly acquired by her from the Summer Estate. The eccentric Eric had purchased numerous pieces of jewellery, bags, and clothing for Kate, but Kate had simply stored them without using them. Uncertain of the total value, Holly would bring out some each time she took a break from the Summer Estate. However, this time, she was caught by the security guards and unable to bring anything out. Listening to Holly, Ruth resentfully said, “What other options do we have? That little schemer wants to return the private hospital, claiming Eric wants it back! And the previous buyer demanded three times the original price to sell it back!” “Triple the price? We sold it for one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and now they want four hundred and fifty thousand dollars to buy it back!” Recalling what Simon had informed her, Ruth seethed with anger. Holly was taken aback. “What? We have to pay three times the price? Do we really have to return. 1/2 Chapter 54 What Else Can We Do? it. As Holly trailed off, Ruth sneered, “Not return it? If we refuse, Eric will skin us alive!” The mention of Eric sent shivers down, and Ruth couldn’t help but shudder. Holly fell silent in frustration. Finished On the other hand, Simon also sold a significant portion of his possessions, along with Ruth’s, ultimately raising a total of four hundred and fifty thousand. They promptly transferred the money and successfully regained ownership of the private hospital. But the thought of transferring the ownership of the private hospital to Kate for free left Simon feeling as though he was bleeding inside. D*mn it! This is the biggest loss I’ve ever suffered in my whole life! Nevertheless, he had to accept this bitter loss, as he wanted to survive. He dared not gamble on whether Kate’s words were true or not. Taking a deep breath, Simon tried hard to calm his anger and hatred. The humiliation I endured today must be repaid tenfold–a hundredfold–to Eric and Kate in the future! In Summer Estate. After removing her makeup and changing her clothes, Kate collapsed onto the sofa, recalling one event after another from the banquet, as if it were all a dream. Yet, in the end, she had accomplished it.
Chapter 53 Acquainted, but Not Familiar Eric released Miles‘ hand without any expression. Miles quickly pulled back his hand, looking at the red mark on his wrist, and couldn’t help but gasp, complaining to Eric. “Eric, my most precious possession is my hands. How can you treat them so roughly?” Eric’s face turned cold, and he glared at Miles with a strong threat in his voice. “Sign or not? If you don’t, I’ll leave.” Miles was startled by his words and immediately said, “I’ll sign, of course!” He picked up a contract from the side table, signed it in a flamboyant manner, and then pushed the contract towards Eric. Hendrick was puzzled by the interaction between Miles and Eric. He glanced at Miles, then at Eric, and realised that Miles and Eric had known cach other for a long time, probably with deep connections. After Miles signed, he looked at Kate’s face and couldn’t help but whisper, “Eric, I have a small condition for this cooperation. Let my muse… let your wife be the model for all the products launched this time.” Eric decisively refused. “Impossible.” His voice was full of coldness, and after Miles proposed this condition, the pressure around him. dropped a few notches. It wasn’t until now that Kate came to her senses from the shock of seeing Miles. It was from Miles’ self–introduction, as well as his interaction with Eric, that she figured out who this person was. In her past life, she had limited contact with the outside world and little understanding of it. She wasn’t even very clear on how the Lowe Group was completely swallowed up and destroyed step by step. But she had heard of this Miles. Internationally renowned top makeup artist, as well as a top designer in clothing and jewellery! Ruth and Simon had sought to collaborate with him, but it seemed they had failed. In her past life, Miles‘ cooperation with domestic brands did not last long because he was suddenly exposed to a lot of scandals–coming out, plagiarism, buying design drafts at high prices, and claiming them as his own. This string of controversies was enough to tarnish the reputation of a top–tier designer. 1/2 Chapter 53 ainted, But Not Finished It was precisely due to this widely discussed incident that, despite Kate’s isolation at the Summer Estate and subsequent abduction by Simon and Ruth, she still caught wind of rumours and murmurs from the outside world. I didn’t expect Miles and Eric to have a good relationship. It seems that behind Miles‘ scandal, there may be a shocking secret. After Miles was decisively rejected by Eric, he immediately made a pitiful look, staring at Eric with great resentment. “Eric, you are too heartless.” Miles didn’t finish his words because he was directly scared into silence by Eric’s cold gaze, and he shrugged helplessly. Hendrick saw their interaction and couldn’t help but look at Eric. “Mr. Davison, do you know him?” Upon hearing Hendrick’s words, Eric’s expression also softened slightly. He looked at Hendrick and said, “Yeah, but not close.” Kate looked at the two of them, smiling, and said to Hendrick, “Just call him Eric. No need to be so formal” Eric glanced deeply at Kate with a slight change in his eyes. What’s this? Has Kate acknowledged my identity? She used to refuse any close relationship between me and the member of the Lowes family, but now she was suggesting not to be so formal. Hendrick looked at his sister and smiled. “Okay.” The collaboration proceeded smoothly, especially given the strong relationship between Miles and Eric. The terms of the collaboration were highly favourable, and the profits were quite generous. Kate had a sense, that if everything continued to progress smoothly. The Lowe Group would undoubtedly achieve unprecedented success!
Chapter 52 My Muse Goddess After embracing Eric for a moment, Kate finally released him and smiled gently. “How did the negotiations go?” Eric appeared slightly taken aback, but responded with a soft “Hmm.” Kate smiled again. “I knew you were the best, Eric. You have a knack for sealing any deal.” It was the first time Eric had been praised and complimented in this manner by Kate. There was a glimmer of joy in his heart, but he pushed it down. His intense gaze bore into Kate, as if attempting to decipher her completely. The scrutiny and intensity in his eyes were unmistakable, yet Kate seemed oblivious, continuing to recount the recent events. Every detail was shared in a gentle Tone. Although Eric had already been informed about the incident by Lucas, hearing it directly from Kate made a difference. His eyes grew even more profound. Kate had indeed changed, but he couldn’t determine if this transformation was a result of her using new tactics to distance herself from him or if it stemmed from genuine emotions. He couldn’t distinguish between the two. She had performed numerous actions that contradicted her words. Kate continued to speak, narrating the entire story, and despite Eric’s stoic expression, shet remained undaunted. She understood the layers of defence Eric’s heart had, but regardless of them, she was determined to gradually break them down. She believed that one day he would place his complete trust in her. His aloofness and lack of response were a result of her own actions. The banquet soon came to an end. The Lowe Group and the Davison Group emerged as the primary beneficiaries of the event. Both companies had the opportunity to collaborate with foreign investors, and negotiations for the projects were already underway. As a result of the scandal that had tarnished its reputation, the Sadler Group had lost the opportunity to collaborate with foreign investors. The leader of the foreign investors, named Miles, with blond hair and blue eyes, exuded at courteous demeanour. His golden, slightly curly hair framed his face, and his clear blue Balance: 341 1 Coins eyes Chapter 52 My Muse Goddess Finished As Eric and Kate entered the meeting room, Hendrick was engaged in a pleasant conversation. with Miles, and the atmosphere between them was harmonious. Upon spotting Eric, Miles immediately greeted him warmly, extending his arms towards him. “Eric, it’s great to see you again.” Eric furrowed his brow and cast a stern glance at him. Miles halted in embarrassment, sighed softly, and retracted his arms. “Eric, you’re still as unyielding as ever… “Hmm?” Miles continued speaking, but suddenly shifted his focus to Kate beside Eric, particularly noticing her holding onto Eric’s arm, their closeness evident. Miles‘ eyes widened, a smile lighting up his face as he looked at Kate, showering her with compliments. “Oh! Are you Eric’s wife? I believe I’ve found my muse! Perfect…. There was a hint of admiration in Miles‘ eyes, and he even instinctively reached out to touch Kate’s face. Eric’s demeanour turned icy, swiftly intercepting Miles and firmly grasping the hand he had extended. “Ouch, that hurts! Eric, let me go! Miles winced in pain, realising his actions had been inappropriate, yet murmured, “Eric, you know what I do. When I see such a delicate and beautiful face, I can’t help but indulge in my professional habits.”
Chapter 51 Pleasant Cooperation Inside the private room on the tenth floor, Eric’s expression darkened, and his aura intensified. The storm in his eyes seemed to be on the verge of erupting at any moment, as his gaze was fixed on his phone. The others in the room dared not even breathe. The pressure emanating from Eric was overwhelming! They all began to pray fervently, hoping he wouldn’t unleash his anger on them. They couldn’t bear his wrath! Buzz. The phone vibrated again. Eric’s deep gaze landed on the phone screen. After he read the messages, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. The phone vibrated several times in quick succession, displaying message after message. After Eric had read them all, his cold aura slowly dissipated, like snow melting away. A mysterious expression flickered in his eyes, and a faint smile appeared on his lips, only to be quickly suppressed. He withdrew his gaze from the phone and looked at the project proposal beside him. Without hesitation, he picked up a pen, signed his name on the document, and pushed it forward. His icy gaze swept over everyone present, exuding a hint of disdain as he calmly spoke, “I hope we have. pleasant cooperation.” The people in the private room instantly breathed a sigh of relief, and the tension that had gripped their hearts had finally been released, with a hint of curiosity lingering. What message did Eric see that caused such a swift change in his emotions? Just moments ago, he seemed cold and ready to strike, but after reading the message, the coldness vanished instantly. But they dared not pry into Eric’s personal matters, so they could only bury this curiosity deep within. However, their intuition hinted that Eric’s shift in mood… was likely linked to his wife, Kate! “Excuse me.” Eric stood up nonchalantly, leaving a parting remark before turning and exiting. Only after Eric’s figure disappeared from view did the room’s temperature gradually rise, and everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief. “Eric’s presence is truly overpowering… Every time I interact with him, I fear he might suddenly Chapter 51 Pleasant Cooperation Finished “He used to be a professional boxer, so it’s not impossible for him to do that. His temperament has grown increasingly peculiar in recent years, and many whisper about his eccentricity behind his back, but he pays it no mind.” “Let’s drop the subject. Securing cooperation with Davison Group is no easy feat. Let’s concentrate on our tasks.” The group engaged in conversation for a while before dispersing. Meanwhile, Kate stood idly outside the elevator on the tenth floor, gazing out through the window. The night in Capital City was alive with lights and colours. The bustling street was visible from Emperor Hotel, including Capital City’s tallest structure, Starlight Tower. Kate gazed towards Starlight Tower, her eyes holding a tinge of resentment. In her previous life, she had been confined on the top floor of the Starlight Tower by Ruth and Simon and subsequently pushed from there to her demise. Kate stared into the distance, oblivious to the tall man approaching her from behind. His intense gaze was fixed on her until he reached her side, yet she remained unaware of his presence. “What are you looking at? You seem so focused.” The man’s husky and alluring voice suddenly resonated. Kate was startled, but she quickly smiled and turned to embrace him, encircling his slender waist. Her voice was gentle and beguiling as she replied, “I’m admiring the empire that you’ve conquered for me.” A shadow flickered in Eric’s eyes. He gazed at the petite woman nestled in his arms, a faint smile gracing his lips.
Chapter 50 Turned over a New Leaf? Simon clenched his fists in frustration, feeling like he had reached his breaking point. This situation was too sudden; who would have anticipated Eric’s sudden desire to reclaim the private. hospital? Simon dared not even consider the repercussions if he failed to return to the private hospital promptly. It was said that Eric was unpredictable, ruthless, and exceedingly cruel. While he may have a connection with Kate, Eric would not go easy on him. Simon cursed under his breath and reached for his phone to make a call, planning to liquidate many of his assets to raise four hundred and fifty thousand in cash. He made a call to Ruth as well. Upon hearing Simon’s request, Ruth exploded. “What? Spend four hundred and fifty thousand to repurchase that private hospital and then hand it over to Kate for free?” Simon’s expression was filled with impatience. “Eric wants the hospital back. Am I supposed to not do it?” Ruth hesitated. After being ousted from the event, she lacked the qualifications to re–enter. The injuries on her body still stung, particularly the mark from the slap on her face. As she gazed at her reflection, she harboured a deep desire to retaliate against Kate. Simon’s request for her to sell the luxury items he had previously gifted her to cover the cost left. Ruth uneasy. The thought of relinquishing items already in her possession was unbearable. However, before she could respond, Simon’s impatient and somewhat cold voice cut in. “Ruth, which is more important: your current lavish lifestyle, or us gaining complete control of Lower Group and securing our future?” Ruth’s expression froze, and she awkwardly replied, “I understand. The funds will be transferred to your account later.” Upon hearing Ruth’s compliance, Simon abruptly ended the call. Looking around the room, he muttered a curse and left. Ten minutes after Simon had left, the bathroom door creaked open, and Lucas emerged with a grim expression as he reviewed the contents he had just recorded on his phone with a profound Simultaneously, Kate, whom Simon assumed had departed, emerged from the adjacent room and fixed her gaze on Lucas’s phone. “Did you record everything?” Observing Kate’s composed demeanour, Lucas pursed his lips and nodded respectfully. “Yes.” Lucas was genuinely taken aback by Kate’s strategy. He had not anticipated her leveraging Eric to Balance 366 1 Coins – 1 Pearls Chapter 50 Turned over a New Leaf? Finished However, what truly surprised Lucas s the question Kate had posed before meeting simon. “Did Simon sell that private hospital to Ric’s men?” Indeed, when Simon sold the private hospital, it was acquired by an individual sent by Eric. Now, Simon intends to repurchase the hospital from Eric at triple the price and then gift it to Kate free of charge! Essentially, Simon must return Kate four hundred and fifty thousand. Lucas never foresaw this turn of events, finding it somewhat surreal. She used to be a troublemaker who was confrontational and assertive with Eric. She also used to shield Simon from harm or injustice. Yet now, she orchestrated an assault on Simon and compelled him to incur heavy losses by repurchasing the private hospital at a premium to hand it over to her. It appears that Kate is seeking retribution against Simon. Could it be… she has truly turned over a new leaf? Kate was unaware of the inner turmoil in Lucas’s heart, but even if she were, she would probably just offer a wry smile. She had indeed made a fresh start now. Send Gifts