Chapter 30 “Damn, this path is a nightmare. Forget it, she’s definitely dead!” “Let’s head back, man. We don’t want to end up dead here before we even find the woman, do we?” “Let’s go-waah!” Just as the three black-clad guys were about to head back, a tree branch suddenly swung at them from behind. … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 29 On the other side, Liam was in his office, which featured a huge floor-to-ceiling window, outside of which hung a bright and solitary full moon. 120 Liam gazed at the moon, his emotions a tangled mess. ‘When were those photos taken? Why are there such nasty photos of Emma circulating outside? Emma…’ Suddenly, … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 28 In a high–end exotic–style study of Icovine Estate, Liam sat at his desk, staring at the photos in his email on the computer, his expression far from pleased. “Mr. Hall.” Levi’s voice sounded cautious. “Mrs. Hall did well on the cruise, even participated in the famous Vark Invitational Mathematics Examination, and came in second, but…” “Speak!” Liam urged. Levi reported to him everything, including how Emma chatted alone with Vere on the deck after the competition and how Vere even gave her his phone number. As he listened, Liam’s large hand crushed the huge glass to pieces. His eyes were bloodshot, the blood from his palm trickling onto the computer desk. On the screen were pictures of Emma, indecent and unseemly, with no signs of photoshopping. Rage and malevolence split inch by inch within Liam as he cursed inwardly, ‘Emma, how many secrets are you keeping from me?‘ At an inconspicuous internet cafe on the outskirts of the city, Aria sent an email at the fastest speed and quickly dashed out. Ads by PubFuture She just lost her child and her ties with the Taylor family. As Elijah was the primary offender, Sebastian bailed out Aria. But at the same time, she was utterly unable to escape him, a sadistic tormentor. Now, her life was a living hell, and her hatred for Emma was growing. ‘Emma! When Liam sees what a cheap and loose woman you are, you will only end a hundred times more tragically than me!‘ Aria thought maliciously. At the same time, Emma returned to Icovine Estate late at night, only to find that Liam was not home. “Hey, Wilmot, where’s Mr. Hall?” Emma inquired of a servant who had yet to retire for the night. “Mr. Hall had just gone out,” the maid named Wilmot Mallin replied. “I’m not sure where he went. Ma’am, would you like to give him a call?” “I got it,” Emma said, taking out her phone to dial his number. “Ma’am…” Wilmot hesitated. “Yes?” Emma replied. Wilmot looked at Emma’s face and reminded, “When Mr. Hall came out of the study, he looked really mad, and he was bleeding from his hand.” Silence reigned for two seconds before Emma replied, “I got it.” ***** After going upstairs, Emma first went to Liam’s study. The computer was already turned off, and there were the remains of crushed glass and blood stains on the table. She pondered for a moment and called Levi. “Hello, Miss Wilson?” Levi answered. 1/3 < 72% Ads by PubFuture Chapter 28 “Do you know where Mr. Hall went?” Emma went on. Sensing his hesitation, Emma continued, “With his limited mobility, are you really okay with him being out alone at this hour?” Based on her understanding of Liam, she knew that he would be alone at such times, not allowing anyone near him. And she was right; after just two seconds of silence on the phone, the response came. “Mr. Hall is currently at Watery Garden.” Upon catching the two words, Emma’s heart clenched violently. Dark memories instantly flooded back into her mind. In her previous life, it was in the warehouse of Watery Garden where she and Liam met their end. Those charred corpses, the smell of burning, every detail etched into her deepest fears. Back then, she could only watch helplessly as Liam died, helplessly waiting for her own demise. When faced with death, everyone had an innate fear. Her right hand began to tremble involuntarily, but at that moment, she grabbed her wrist with her other hand, reassuring herself inwardly, ‘Don’t be afraid, Emma! It won’t be a repeat of the past this time.‘ She got in her car and drove out of the Icovine Estate. Watery Garden was a famous luxurious standalone villa in Troln City, about a half–hour drive from here. Until today, Emma had no idea that Watery Garden actually belonged to the Hall family. In her previous life, she received a fire alert at Watery Garden, only to be tricked into the burning building by Elijah and Aria. As Emma drove, she couldn’t help but recall Liam’s expression as he was burned to death, along with the excruciating pain of being scorched. Somehow, Emma felt a bad feeling just crept up on her. She had been so distracted that she almost ... Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 27 72% “You’ve gotta step up your game; don’t let yourself get sidetracked by nonsense, or else, whoops, that 400 thousand dollars scholarship might just end up in my pocket.” As Emma finished, her red lips curled into a smile. With a beep, she powered on the computer. Vere was instantly fuming, cursing inwardly, … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 26 The annual welcome party for freshmen at Vark College was always a grand affair, and this year, it was taking place on a luxurious cruise ship. As several girls in evening gowns climbed aboard the cruise, they chatted animatedly, “I heard there’s going to be a ton of delicious food tonight. Even the cakes are made by a Michelin–starred chef! Wow, the college is really going all out this time!” “All you think about is food. I heard this year’s welcome party is different from the usual!” another girl chimed in. “Oh? What’s so different?” “This year’s gala is combined with competitions from many schools, including the Vark Invitational Mathematics Examination!” “Holy cow! Isn’t that the biggest annual event in Vark College? The participants are all top–tier geniuses!” “Exactly. Rumor has it that the first prize winner of this year’s competition will receive a 400 thousand dollars scholarship fund from the college’s investors for studying abroad!” Emma was here today to participate in this competition because she knew the person she was looking for would be there, too. At this moment, she stood in the middle of the luxurious cruise ship’s banquet hall, holding a glass of juice. She juggled conversations with those approaching her, her eyes wandering through the crowd. Suddenly, she spotted her target. “I’ve found him,” Emma whispered into the invisible microphone by her ear. Ads by PubFuture A voice crackled in her earpiece. “Boss, I got the info you wanted. Vere’s parents passed away last week, and their house was mortgaged. He’s in a do–or–die situation, aiming for that scholarship to further his studies.” Hearing this, Emma pursed her crimson lips. In her previous life, Vere was the student with the smartest genius at Vark College and also the record holder in the school’s history. However, when he was 18, his parents tragically passed away in a plane crash. Once from a decent family, he suddenly lost the chance to study abroad. Despite participating in this competition in his past life, aiming for a scholarship, he was defeated due to excessive grief over his parents‘ death and malicious interference from competitors. Emma was in dire need of a talent like Vere, and she couldn’t stand to see a genius go to waste, so she approached him with a drink in hand. In the corner, Vere hunched over, staring at his phone. Dressed in a suit and tie, he wasn’t too fond of such an event. His amber eyes were glued to the phone screen, which displayed an intricate financial analysis model. “Hey, are you joining the Vark Invitational Mathematics Examination later?” The sudden voice of a young girl caused Vere to look up. Upon seeing Emma’s face, Vere instantly turned cold. “If you’re here to warn me because you’re afraid I’ll snatch your first place, you can scram now.” Emma’s reputation at Vark College had been weird lately; she just got her half–sister locked up behind bars and took down Ruby Cruz. It was easily misunderstood that she was here to pick a fight. “Humph, if I want to take the first place, I’ll fight for it fair and square, not with shady tricks.” With that, Emma looked at Vere. “I’m here just to let you know that I’ll be participating in the upcoming competition, too. So, you better bring your A–game, buddy. I’m pretty darn good.” Finishing, she gave a graceful little laugh and sashayed off with her juice. “What a narcissist!” Vere muttered, glancing at his phone with a smirk. In all his years at Vark College, not a single soul had ever bested him. ‘Does she really think she can get me to bring my A–game? In her wildest dreams!‘ He sneered. 1/3 ||| < 12:57 Fri, 5 Jul Chapter 26 Ads by PubFuture After the ceremony, the evening’s festivities kicked off one by one. Among them, the most anticipated event was the annual Vark Invitational Mathematics Examination. ... Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 25 72% The two women had indeed picked out the most expensive items to wear, completely disregarding whether they suited their figures or not. “You bitch!” Hearing Emma’s sarcasm, the woman glanced down and saw the horizontal stripes on her clothes, which actually made her look a bit like a traffic sign. She instantly became furious, rushing forward with the intention of scratching Emma’s face. However, Emma swiftly raised a silk shirt to shield herself. Her move was half intentional, both for self–defense and to teach these women a harsh lesson. As Emma expected, the woman’s sharp nails instantly tore a gaping hole in the high–end silk shirt as she grabbed it. Witnessing the disaster, the two women screamed in horror. That one piece of clothing cost tens of thousands of dollars. If they had to pay for it, their salaries for half a year would be gone. The woman charged at Emma in a rage, but Emma quickly picked up another garment, threatening, “You still want to make a move, huh? Take a look at the money in your wallet. How many times can you afford to do this?” The woman immediately wilted, retracting her hand, and stared furiously at Emma in silence. Ads by PubFuture Emma let out a cold snort and walked out of the fitting room. As soon as she stepped out, she saw Liam. He had also heard some noise in the room just now, but he didn’t quite catch what it was. “What happened just now?” he asked. “Nothing much. I just gave some gossipy women a piece of my mind,” Emma said. “Miss Wilson, are you satisfied with these gowns?” the store manager inquired. Emma glanced in the direction of the fitting room and remarked, “The clothing from your brand is commendable, but you should pay attention to your customers who try on clothes without purchasing, carelessly dressing up, not only distorting the cut but also smearing lousy makeup on the collars. You really need to check these things carefully.” “Sure…” The store manager was caught off guard, not expecting such an incident to happen in front of a big client like Liam. He quickly turned back to check the clothes, only to discover the damaged silk shirt. “Did you try on these clothes?” the manager asked the two women. The women got nervous. “Yeah… so what if we did! Aren’t your clothes hung here for people to try on?” The two women had always come to try on clothes without buying them, occupying the fitting rooms for hours, and now they’d damaged one silk shirt. The manager’s face darkened, saying, “Apologies, but our policy clearly states that any damage to garments incurred during try–ons must be compensated at the original price. Please come with me for the payment.” “No way! Why should we? We didn’t even buy anything. Why should we pay!” shouted one of the women. “Exactly! You know what? Forced consumption is illegal! Don’t think you’re above the law just because you sell luxury goods. I can take you to court!” added the other woman. The two women were now causing a scene in the mall, but the staff, used to such tantrums, simply called the police. The cops showed up in a jiffy. After checking the fitting room footage, they confirmed those two women tore up the clothes and had to cough up the cash, which was a whopping 11,200 dollars. The two women not only paid up but also got taken away by the cops for causing trouble, receiving a stern lecture. Emma felt a bit more at ease after the two were led away. 1/3 ||| O Ads by PubFuture < Chapter 25 Her thoughts returned to the gowns that Liam had bought. She felt both helpless and grateful towards him. “Now I understand why you said you have so much money and you need a woman to help you spend it. Mr. Hall, you really do spend lavishly every time, don’t you?” She had just tried on a few dresses, and to her shock, Liam bought anything she liked and tried on in one go. “Do you like that?” Liam asked with a low chuckle. “Hard to say I don’t,” Emma leaned in to peck his cheek. “Love you, muah.” Even though Emma had been rolling in dough in the black market and mysterious organizations in her past life, this was the first time a man had spent money on her. It felt different from spending her own money. One was about self–reliance. The other was about being spoiled. And she was being spoiled rotten. Although Liam hadn’t heard the two women’s mockery of Emma in the fitting room, he knew that Emma would be badmouthed when he appeared in a wheelchair. Even if Emma didn’t mind, he didn’t want his woman to lose face. So, this lavish spending was all about making sure nobody dared look down on her. ... Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 24 “Mrs. Hall, here’s a letter for you!” At that moment, the butler walked in with a letter in hand. Emma stood up, took the royal blue envelope from the butler, opened it, and saw “Vark College” at the bottom. “What’s up?” asked Liam. Emma replied, “It says there’s a welcome party for Vark … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 23 Emma knew very little about Brad in her previous life. All she knew was that he was as deep and calculating as Liam. Even now, rumors had it that the real power of the Hall family had fallen into Brad’s hands. She dared not let her guard down, stepping forward and greeting him, “Hello, you must be Liam’s younger brother.” As soon as the words “younger brother” were uttered, Emma clearly saw Brad’s face freeze up. Brad pursed his lips and regained his composure. “Emma, you’re quite discerning. Yes, since you married my elder brother, we’re a family, and you’ll be my… sister–in–law.” As Brad said the word “sister–in–law,” he deliberately enunciated those syllables with a certain weight, inexplicably making Emma rather uneasy. “You’re here for Liam, right? He’s not around?” asked Emma. “Liam seems to be out.” Brad looked at her and suddenly gave an enigmatic smile. “Have you been adjusting well to life at the Icovine Estate these days, Emma?” Ads by PubFuture “Why would I possibly be not? I was just a country orphan.” In no mood to chat with him, Emma tidied up her hair in front of the metal reflective decorations in the living room. “Humph, that was a very humble thing to say.” Brad sneered as he took a sip of the coffee. Emma shone in the public eye at Aria’s engagement party and the battle against Ruby in Vark College a few days ago, and now all the prominent families in the city were talking about her. Brad watched that battle as well. A woman who could knock down the national champion was definitely not simple. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made a special trip today. He’d like to see for himself what kind of woman she was and what exactly Liam was up to by having such a woman by his side. “Do you enjoy coffee, Emma?” “Not interested,” Emma coldly replied. “That’s a pity,” Brad said gracefully. “Liam used to love coffee the most, but after he became disabled, he lost that refined interest. Don’t you know that, Emma?” “Really?” Emma responded mechanically, feeling extremely irritated inside. If it weren’t for the fact that Brad was Liam’s brother, she would have punched him into the next galaxy by now, but for now, she had to wait for Liam to come back and sort things out. “Ever since Liam got disabled, his personality has taken a drastic turn. He’s dealt brutally with many who once followed him to the death.” Brad paused here, sizing up Emma’s expression. “There was even one guy who was thrown into a mastiff base and was mauled to death alive… But it’s understandable. Usually, after someone becomes disabled, their psyche is bound to have some kind of flaw. If you ever need help in the future, just give me a shout. I’m here for you.” Brad smiled, handing Emma a business card. But right then, Liam’s wheelchair silently rolled up to the villa entrance. “Mr. Ha-” Levi started, but he immediately shut up upon seeing Liam’s suddenly darkened expression. Upon a casual glimpse, he spotted Brad and Emma in the room, leading he nearly choked on his breath. 1/3 ||| O Ads by PubFuture < 12:55 Fri, Chapter 23 Juli ‘Oh my! Mr. Brad is here, and he’s giving Mrs. Emma his card! To know Brad is Mr. Liam’s tabool And also the person Mr. Liam hates the most! Anyone who dares to associate with Brad will be sentenced to death by him in a heartbeat!‘ Levi was sweating profusely. At the same time, Brad also caught a glimpse of Liam at the door, a sinister smile tugging at the corner of his mouth as he said to Emma, “Emma, don’t be scared. Even though Liam has a bad temper, I’m on your side. You took my business card, which means we’re in agreement, right?” Emma was facing away from the door at the moment, unaware that Liam was standing there. She glanced down at the business card in Brad’s hand and took it. But the next second, she tore it to shreds. “Thanks for your concern, but… Liam treats me great. This is really unnecessary.” As Emma finished, Levi finally breathed a sigh of relief. He saw the murderous aura emanating from Liam when Emma took the card earlier. It wasn’t until she tore it up that Liam instantly softened, even smiling slightly like everything was coming back to life. Brad couldn’t hide his grimace as he said, “Emma, the Wilson family is gone, and Liam is a powerless, moody cripple. Without a backer in the Hall family, aren’t you afraid?” “My husband is my backer. But would you dare say these things to his face?” Emma retorted. ... Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 22 Luna Reed kept her head down. She had loved Liam for many years, but after Emma moved in, her illusions were utterly shattered. Liam was buried in business documents, not even bothering to look up. “Take it back, and let the kitchen know to heat up the soup when Emma gets back.” Luna … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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Chapter 21 Everyone at the gym was on pins and needles for what could happen to Emma, but somehow, Emma dodged Ruby’s first attack swiftly. “What just happened? My eyes can barely keep up.” “What should we do? Ruby wants to kill her!” “Somebody get Emma out of there! Stop them, or Emma’s gonna die!” … Read More “Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall by Colby Stanford –
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