"Don't make that call!" Whitey screamed in a panic.A harsh slap struck her face as the ringleader yelled, "Shut it, woman! Who said you could talk?"The man, not satisfied after hitting her, gave in to his fury and kicked her. However, before he knew it, Matheo, who was standing nearby, had silently moved behind him. Suddenly, a sharp crack echoed as Matheo snapped the man's fingers with raw force.Matheo wrapped his arms around Whitey and quickly retreated."I can't take it! I'm done. I don't want anything else. Just do it!"The ringleader was seething with rage, the throbbing in his fingers ruining his will to fight Matheo.A few thugs had been itching for a reason to go after Matheo, and they wasted no time grabbing their weapons and launching an assault.Matheo fought back while dragging Whitey out of harm's way, but as the fight dragged on, he started losing ground.A vicious knife cut to Matheo's leg sent him tumbling down with a grunt."Matheo!"Whitey crouched beside
Whitey glanced back and forth between them, shaking her head. "You two are a mystery."Suddenly, Doniel stood and waved Whitey over. "Hey, Whitey. Come here for a second."Confused but compliant, Whitey walked over.In a swift move, Doniel took her hand. With a smug look at Matheo, he announced, "I'm taking Whitey off your hands for a bit."Matheo's expression turned steely. "What's your game?""Don't sweat it, she'll be back soon."With that, Doniel led Whitey out.They reached a more secluded spot before Doniel finally released her hand. "Whitey, you're not hurt, right?"Whitey shook her head, twirling in front of him to prove her point. "See? I'm totally fine."Doniel reached out and gently tapped her forehead. "Someone hit you, didn't they? Your face is still swollen, and here you are, telling me it's nothing."Whitey playfully stuck out her tongue. "I just didn't want you to worry. Besides, I'm not the one who got seriously hurt. It was Matheo.""I know. Matheo really d
Jefferson City was in an uproar due to one shocking headline. The affluent Warren family, who had arranged a marriage for their sons years ago, had revealed that the bride-to-be was a country girl.Adding more fuel to the fire, the Warrens—a family with five exceedingly handsome and outstanding sons—allowed the country girl to choose any of the five sons as her fiancé.The news shocked everyone, and before long, the media unearthed a picture of the woman. In the photo, she was chubby and had a dark complexion, looking like a typical country bumpkin. Netizens ridiculed her, claiming she was unworthy of the Warren boys.Meanwhile, in a run-down small town about a hundred kilometers away from Jefferson City, three luxury cars pulled up to the front of a modest, self-built house. Out of those cars stepped five incredibly handsome men, creating quite the spectacle.As soon as he exited the car, the youngest, Marcus Warren, voiced his disdain. "I think I'm going to be sick. This place is
Yaslyn got into the first car which was driven by Xoan. She stared out the window, a whirlwind of emotions swirling inside her. Her mother had died when she was young, and she lived with her father Oliver Lyon in that small town for many years.Two months ago, Oliver passed away due to an illness. His last wish was for Yaslyn to have a good life. Yaslyn knew about the arranged marriage between her father and his good friend Stephen, and she had always resisted it. However, as it was her father's last wish, she could only agree to go to the Warren family.When they arrived in Jefferson City, the car stopped in front of a European-style mansion. Yaslyn got out of the car and followed the brothers into the mansion.On the sofa sat an elegant woman. As soon as Marcus got home, he complained, "Mom, we're back! It was so tiring."Sophie Lane looked over her five sons, cheerfully asked a maid to prepare some tea, and then turned her gaze to Yaslyn, who was trailing behind. She took in the
After some pleasantries, Stephen took Yaslyn to see her room. It was spacious and brightly lit, elegantly decorated with luxurious details. Stephen asked, "Yaslyn, are you satisfied with how the room is arranged? If you're not, I can have it redecorated to your liking." "Mr. Warren, I really like it. Thank you," Yaslyn replied, looking at the man in front of her with mixed emotions. Yaslyn had met Stephen several times in her childhood, and he had always been kind to her. Her late father came to mind as she thought about that, and her expression turned somber. "You must be tired after the journey," Stephen continued. "Rest for now, and I'll call you when dinner is ready." Yaslyn nodded and returned to her room to tidy up her belongings. After dinner, Stephen sat with Yaslyn on the sofa, chatted, and subsequently handed her a credit card. "Yaslyn, take this card. Let my boys take you around Jefferson City tomorrow. Buy whatever you want," Stephen offered. "Mr. Warren, than
The man was none other than Xoan.After work, a friend invited him there. Not long after he had settled into his seat, he spotted Yaslyn walking in with a man. A certain depth flickered in Xoan's gaze, and at that moment, his companion noticed where his eyes were directed. Following his gaze, he saw a woman.She was clad in a black floral dress, her wavy hair casually strewn over the back of her neck. She had a cool, aloof demeanor that, under the lights, made her look both stunning and mysterious.Jay Newton teasingly broke the silence and asked, "Well, well, well? Do you like her? She's quite beautiful, indeed. Want me to get her number for you? Wait, isn't that Wade next to her?"Xoan frowned slightly, his tone laced with confusion. "Wade?"Jay nodded. "Yes, Wade. The elusive vice president of the Lukesh Company."What made the Lukesh Company so elusive? It was a well-established, publicly traded company with a strong footing, yet few knew who the chairman behind the scenes wa
The journey back home was silent, both of them refraining from voicing their doubts. As soon as they stepped through the door, Sophie's ominous voice emanated from the living room."It seems like she's already taken to gallivanting about late at night after only a second day in Jefferson City. I wonder who she's been keeping company with. How could a woman like her marry my son?"At her words, Stephen furrowed his brow. He trusted Yaslyn but was worried about her safety. As he was about to make a call to check on her, he spotted Yaslyn entering the house with Xoan."So, it was Yaslyn and Xoan all along."Xoan remained silent, neither confirming nor denying the statement. Stephen chuckled and said, "Yaslyn, regarding the marriage, I plan for you to spend time with each of my five sons in turn. When the time comes, you can decide who suits you best and settle the matter, okay?"Yaslyn nodded, her face neutral. "Alright, Mr. Warren."Despite her dissatisfaction, Sophie knew she coul
Yaslyn identified the voice on the other end of the line as Xoan's and promptly refused, saying, "No need. I've already had a meal with Mr. Lawson outside."After hanging up, Mr. Lawson heaved a laugh from the other side of the table. He was not one for gossip. He only discovered the reason behind Yaslyn's visit to the company that morning from her."Yaslyn," he began, "I've met all five young masters of the Warren family. If you ask me, Xoan is the standout. Over these years as president, he's landed numerous big projects. He's incredibly reliable and excellent. He might be worth giving some serious consideration."Yaslyn took a sip of water, her face instantly full of resistance."No, no, no, Mr. Lawson. He's cold and distant. Who would want that man as a husband?"In Yaslyn's eyes, Xoan was unapproachable and aloof. Her words from that morning were only meant to get under his skin.Mr. Lawson broke into hearty laughter. The conversation then meandered to the other members of t