Chapter 274 Fraught with Problems
After things cooled down a bit, Ethan reminisced about that rough patch with Lauren.
He cleared his throat and finally said, "Lauren, that day was on me. I got way too worked up."
"It's cool. No hard feelings. No need to say sorry. Let's just talk it out," Lauren replied softly.
Hearing her say ...
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Chapters
1. Chapter 1 Hello Mr. Robinson, Goodbye Mr. Robinson
2. Chapter 2 Dwelling on Last Night
3. Chapter 3 Two Weeks Pregnant
4. Chapter 4 Don't Want to Be Mrs. Robinson Anymore
5. Chapter 5 Wife and Lover
6. Chapter 6 A Nightmare
7. Chapter 7 He Agreed to the Divorce?
8. Chapter 8 Caring About Her
9. Chapter 9 A Fluttering Heart
10. Chapter 10 Affection
11. Chapter 11 Mother and Daughter Heart-to-Heart
12. Chapter 12 Do You Regret Marrying Him?
13. Chapter 13 I Do Not Regret
14. Chapter 14 Falling in Love with Her
15. Chapter 15 She Is in My Heart
16. Chapter 16 Unmarried Pregnancy
17. Chapter 17 Miscarriage
18. Chapter 18 Heavyweight Figure
19. Chapter 19 Is It Him?
20. Chapter 20 Unexpected Ability
21. Chapter 21 Breaking Free from Control
22. Chapter 22 Disregard
23. Chapter 23 She Is Nothing but an Ant
24. Chapter 24 No Interest
25. Chapter 25 Her Image Fills My Mind
26. Chapter 26 The Best Arrangement
27. Chapter 27 Refusing Jessica
28. Chapter 28 Welcome Party
29. Chapter 29 Sitting Beside Him
30. Chapter 30 His True Words
31. Chapter 31 Regret?
32. Chapter 32 True Face
33. Chapter 33 Centrifugal
34. Chapter 34 Scandal
35. Chapter 35 Don't Forget What You Came For
36. Chapter 36 Deep into the Frontline of the Marketplace
37. Chapter 37 Monitoring Her
38. Chapter 38 Betrayed
39. Chapter 39 Quarrel
40. Chapter 40 Proving Innocence (1)
41. Chapter 41 Proving Innocence (continued)
42. Chapter 42 A Subtle Shift
43. Chapter 43 True Kin
44. Chapter 44 Affection at the Dinner Table
45. Chapter 45 True Feelings Revealed in a Car Accident
46. Chapter 46 Awakening
47. Chapter 47 The Betrayal of First Love
48. Chapter 48 Rekindling Hope
49. Chapter 49 Moving to the Home
50. Chapter 50 Planning the Birthday Banquet
51. Chapter 51 Hannah’s Birthday Banquet
52. Chapter 52 The Crushing Wait
53. Chapter 53 Ripples Resurface
54. Chapter 54 A Choice Born of Despair
55. Chapter 55 Impulse Is the Devil
56. Chapter 56 Hospitalized Again
57. Chapter 57 A Belated Apology
58. Chapter 58 Misunderstandings of That Night
59. Chapter 59 First Encounter
60. Chapter 60 Clearing Up Misunderstandings
61. Chapter 61 Work Requirements
62. Chapter 62 Becoming Superior and Inferior
63. Chapter63 Wife Protection Plan
64. Chapter 64 Wendy's Overture
65. Chapter 65 Smartness Backfires
66. Chapter 66 Conspiracy Approaching
67. Chapter 67 Sowing Discord
68. Chapter 68 Divorce Without Property
69. Chapter 69 The Appearance of a Love Rival
70. Chapter 70 Emotional Wounds
71. Chapter 71 Tracking
72. Chapter 72 Stealing Wives and Children
73. Chapter 73 The Final Warning
74. Chapter 74 Closed Heart
75. Chapter 75 Relieving Sorrow with a Hug
76. Chapter 76 Ethan's New Discovery
77. Chapter 77 The Honest Man
78. Chapter 78 The Bell Ringer
79. Chapter 79 First Time Doing Chores
80. Chapter 80 He's Jealous
81. Chapter 81 A Journey of Three
82. Chapter 82 The Battle of Two Men
83. Chapter 83 The Shameless Man
84. Chapter 84 The Life of the Affluent
85. Chapter 85 An Overnight Stay
86. Chapter 86 Stay
87. Chapter 87 A New Spokesperson
88. Chapter 88 Negotiations
89. Chapter 89 Time Changes All
90. Chapter 90 The President's Private Intentions
91. Chapter 91 Tailor-Made
92. Chapter 92 On the Eve of Filming
93. Chapter 93 Intrigues Abound
94. Chapter 94 Another Scheme
95. Chapter 95 The Outburst
96. Chapter 96 The Day of Divorce
97. Chapter 97 The Decision
98. Chapter 98 The Die is Cast
99. Chapter 99 Returning to the Orphanage
100. Chapter 100 Retiring from the Spotlight
101. Chapter 101 Approaching Danger
102. Chapter 102 Kidnapping Lauren
103. Chapter 103 The Employer's Identity
104. Chapter 104 The Pursuit
105. Chapter 105 A Battle of Wits
106. Chapter 106 Who is the Savior?
107. Chapter 107 Expelled from City A
108. Chapter 108 The Grand Proposal
109. Chapter 109 A Public Confession
110. Chapter 110 Seeking Outside Help
111. Chapter 111 The Purpose of the Visit
112. Chapter 112 The Battle Between Two Men
113. Chapter 113 Reconciliation in Vain
114. Chapter 114 The Hero Saves the Beauty
115. Chapter 115 Unusual
116. Chapter 116 Forced Hospitalization
117. Chapter 117 Resolving Misunderstandings
118. Chapter 118 The Sweet Kiss
119. Chapter 119 The Matters of Stalking
120. Chapter 120 Cultivating Father-Son Bond
121. Chapter 121 The Invitation to Return Home
122. Chapter 122 Enrolling in Classes
123. Chapter 123 Unveiling Everything
124. Chapter 124 The Master of Assistance
125. Chapter 125 Speaking the Truth
126. Chapter 126 The Deadline for Remarriage
127. Chapter 127 The Banquet and the Storm
128. Chapter 128 Midway Through the Banquet
129. Chapter 129 The End of the Banquet
130. Chapter 130 A Dire Conclusion
131. Chapter 131 A Formidable Enemy
132. Chapter 132 At a Disadvantage
133. Chapter 133 The Storm of Public Opinion
134. Chapter 134 The Uninvited Guest
135. Chapter 135 Adding Fuel to the Fire
136. Chapter 136 Coming Up with a Good Plan
137. Chapter 137 Before the Great Battle
138. Chapter 138 The Press Conference Scene
139. Chapter 139
140. Chapter 140 Long Time No See
141. Chapter 141 Sorrowful Parting
142. Chapter 142 Expressing Love
143. Chapter 143 Deep Affection
144. Chapter 144 The Day of Delivery
145. Chapter 145 Childbirth
146. Chapter 146 Mother and Child Safe
147. Chapter 147 Gratitude
148. Chapter 148 Quentin's Whereabouts
149. Chapter 149 The Former First Love
150. Chapter 150 The Shattering of Hope
151. Chapter 151 Unforgivable
152. Chapter 152 Misguided Efforts
153. Chapter 153 Parting Ways
154. Chapter 154 Each Going Their Own Way
155. Chapter 155 Official Appearance
156. Chapter 156 The Resolute Apology
157. Chapter 157 Rivals in Love Meet
158. Chapter 158 The Rival's Hostility
159. Chapter 159 Plans for the Celebration Day
160. Chapter 160 Returning to the Ancestral Home
161. Chapter 161 The Bet
162. Chapter 162 The Plan Was Perfect
163. Chapter 163 The Perfect Illustration of a Snob
164. Chapter 164 Celebration Day
165. Chapter 165 The Greatest Dilemma
166. Chapter 166 The Person Who Shouldn't Have Come
167. Chapter 167 Rumors
168. Chapter 168 The New Residence
169. Chapter 169 The Magazine Incident
170. Chapter 170 A Meaningful Thank-You Banquet
171. Chapter 171 Negotiating With a Tiger
172. Chapter 172 Lingering Issues
173. Chapter 173 Meeting Again
174. Chapter 174 Returning to the Ancestral Home
175. Chapter 175 The Calm Before the Storm
176. Chapter 176 The Storm is Coming
177. Chapter 177 Trapped Again
178. Chapter 178 There Is a Misunderstanding
179. Chapter 179 Causing a Scene
180. Chapter 180 The Betrayal of a Loved One
181. Chapter 181 The Posture of Bowing
182. Chapter 182 The Out-of-Control Scene
183. Chapter 183 Ingenious Layout
184. Chapter 184 The Final Decision
185. Chapter 185 The Plans of Three People
186. Chapter 186 The Unresolved Knot in the Heart
187. Chapter 187 The Unresolvable Conflict
188. Chapter 188 Job Opportunity
189. Chapter 189 The Solution to the Crisis
190. Chapter 190 Emergency Mission
191. Chapter 191 Fanning the Flames
192. Chapter 192 Ethan's Selfishness
193. Chapter 193 An Impulsive Choice
194. Chapter 194 The Whereabouts of Lauren
195. Chapter 195 Seeing is Believing
196. Chapter 196 Three Years Later
197. Chapter 197 The Truth About Accepting Lauren as a Student
198. Chapter 198 Unforgettable Feelings
199. Chapter 199 The Opportunity to Return Home
200. Chapter 200 The Only Way
201. Chapter 201 Returning to City A
202. Chapter 202 Discussing Countermeasures
203. Chapter 203 A Narrow Escape
204. Chapter 204 Resolved
205. Chapter 205 Seeing Jessica Again
206. Chapter 206 Say Sorry
207. Chapter 207 Father and Son as Friends
208. Chapter 208 The Person I Once Loved
209. Chapter 209 Defending Sovereignty
210. Chapter 210 Another Encounter
211. Chapter 211 The Game Has Begun
212. Chapter 212 An Awkward Dinner
213. Chapter 213 Father and Son Heart-to-Heart
214. Chapter 214 Angel Baby
215. Chapter 215 Renewed Conflict
216. Chapter 216 Trouble Entangled
217. Chapter 217 Not Intentionally Concealed
218. Chapter 218 Endless Quarrels
219. Chapter 219 Matthew is Angry
220. Chapter 220 Who's the Daddy
221. Chapter 221 Three Years of Betrayal
222. Chapter 222 Kimberly's Selfish Motives
223. Chapter 223 Happy Playtime
224. Chapter 224 Matthew is Young but Smart
225. Chapter 225 Delivered to the Door
226. Chapter 226 A Conversation Between Two Men
227. Chapter 227 Hearts Growing Apart
228. Chapter 228 An Unexpected Misunderstanding
229. Chapter 229 A Visit with Hidden Intentions
230. Chapter 230 The Argument Escalates
231. Chapter 231 The Relationship Worsens
232. Chapter 232 Testing
233. Chapter 233 Laughing About Life and Death
234. Chapter 234 Selfless Care
235. Chapter 235 Ryan's Visit
236. Chapter 236 The Debt of Love is Hard to Repay
237. Chapter 237 Agreeing to Ethan
238. Chapter 238 Matthew is Missing
239. Chapter 239 Searching for Matthew
240. Chapter 240 Matthew's Choice
241. Chapter 241 Matthew's Determination
242. Chapter 242: Confession Rejected
243. Chapter 243 Matthew as the Matchmaker
244. Chapter 244 Water Park Fun
245. Chapter 245 A Happy Family at the Water Park
246. Chapter 246 The Flirting Couple
247. Chapter 247 Two People Feeling Down
248. Chapter 248 Exclusion from Matthew
249. Chapter 249 The Ambush
250. Chapter 250 The Shadow of the Elevator Incident
251. Chapter 251 Jessica in Critical Condition
252. Chapter 252 Who is the Informant
253. Chapter 253 The Doubts from Three Years Ago
254. Chapter 254 The Relationship Among the Four
255. Chapter 255 Jessica's Death
256. Chapter 256 Jessica's Last Wish
257. Chapter 257 Fulfilling the Promise
258. Chapter 258 The Turbulence of the Memorial Ceremony
259. Chapter 259 A Game Within a Game
260. Chapter 260 Proclaiming Sovereignty
261. Chapter 261 The Spirit of the Snail
262. Chapter 262 A Relaxing Trip to Paris
263. Chapter 263 A Heart Returning to Calm
264. Chapter 264 After Quentin Gave Up
265. Chapter 265 Testing
266. Chapter 266 The Role of the Pawn
267. Chapter 267 Testing the Waters Upon Returning Home
268. Chapter 268 The Growing Distance Between Lauren and Ethan
269. Chapter 269 A Life with Different Values
270. Chapter 270 Matthew Falls ILL
271. Chapter 271 Undercover
272. Chapter 272 The Environment Stays, People Shift
273. Chapter 273 Taking the Initiative
274. Chapter 274 Fraught with Problems
275. Chapter 275 Thoughts
276. Chapter 276 Going Together to the Robinson Family Villa
277. Chapter 277 Meeting Ethan's Parents
278. Chapter 278 The Wedding Becomes a Family Affair
279. Chapter 279 The End of the Wedding Changes
280. Chapter 280 Wrongly Accused of Plagiarism
281. Chapter 281 Finding a Solution
282. Chapter 282 Learning the Inside Story
283. Chapter 283 A Man's War
284. Chapter 284 The Impulsive Devil
285. Chapter 285 Deep in Trouble
286. Chapter 286 Solution
287. Chapter 287 The Inside Story of the Plagiarism Incident
288. Chapter 288 Confrontation on the Spot
289. Chapter 289 Clearing the Clouds
290. Chapter 290 Noah's Efforts
291. Chapter 291 Kicked Out
292. Chapter 292 Love or Friendship
293. Chapter 293 Moving Out of the Villa
294. Chapter 294 Noah and Sophia's Intentions
295. Chapter 295 Not Letting Him Back Down
296. Chapter 296 Marriage Conspiracy
297. Chapter 297 A Comical Reunion After a Long Separation
298. Chapter 298 Stirring Up Trouble
299. Chapter 299 Seeking Help from Quentin
300. Chapter 300 The Real Man Quentin
301. Chapter 301 Bad Things Are Coming
302. Chapter 302 Arrogance or Spite
303. Chapter 303 The Transaction Site
304. Chapter 304 The Deal
305. Chapter 305 The End
306. Chapter 306 Struggle After Despair
307. Chapter 307 Car Accident
308. Chapter 308 Letting Go
309. Chapter 309 The Plot Succeeds
310. Chapter 310 The Last Meeting
311. Chapter 311 Matthew Comes Knocking
312. Chapter 312 Who Betrayed Whom
313. Chapter 313 Troubles at the Engagement Banquet
314. Chapter 314 The Engagement Banquet Ends
315. Chapter 315 The Kidnapper
316. Chapter 316 The Negotiation of Feigned Civility
317. Chapter 317 The Conditions for Survival
318. Chapter 318 A Thorough Plan
319. Chapter 319 Brothers Turn Against Each Other
320. Chapter 320 Unfounded Accusations
321. Chapter 321 The Belated Deterrence
322. Chapter 322 As Expected, Sophia is an Excellent Actress
323. Chapter 323 Love as Light as Air
324. Chapter 324 Persuasion Fails
325. Chapter 325 Enchanted by Love
326. Chapter 326 An Invitation with a Conspiracy
327. Chapter 327 Brent's Arrest
328. Chapter 328 Unexpected Outcome
329. Chapter 329 I Need You to Accompany Me
330. Chapter 330 Seizing the Opportunity to Persuade
331. Chapter 331 A Sudden Confession
332. Chapter 332 Peaceful Coexistence
333. Chapter 333 Board Meeting
334. Chapter 334 Their Own Thoughts
335. Chapter 335 A Peaceful Day
336. Chapter 336 Conversation in the Coffee Shop
337. Chapter 337 An Unintentional Encounter
338. Chapter 338 A Woman's Jealousy
339. Chapter 339 Confession Again
340. Chapter 340 I'll Give It Back to You
341. Chapter 341 The Final Choice
342. Chapter 342 The Turn of Events
343. Chapter 343 Returning to the Company
344. Chapter 344 The New Project
345. Chapter 345 The Proposal
346. Chapter 346 Malicious Destruction
347. Chapter 347 Matters of the Heart
348. Chapter 348 Car Accident
349. Chapter 349 An Unexpected Encounter at the Hospital
350. Chapter 350 A Heartfelt Confession
351. Chapter 351 Christmas Day
352. Chapter 352 Great News
353. Chapter 353 The Wedding of Four
354. Chapter 354 Another Woman
355. Chapter 355 The First Signs of Conflict
356. Chapter 356 The War of Women
357. Chapter 357 The Rival in Love is a Subordinate
358. Chapter 358 Newcomer Reception
359. Chapter 359 Slightly Eased
360. Chapter 360 Design Blueprints
361. Chapter 361 Injured
362. Chapter 362 Encounter
363. Chapter 363 The Four Meet
364. Chapter 364 Singing
365. Chapter 365 Hot Springs
366. Chapter 366 Gregory
367. Chapter 367 Conversation
368. Chapter 368 The Cloud Group
369. Chapter 369 Treating Guests
370. Chapter 370 Misunderstanding
371. Chapter 371 First Encounter
372. Chapter 372 Venting
373. Chapter 373 The Newcomer
374. Chapter 374 Sulking
375. Chapter 375 Conflict
376. Chapter 376 Crisis
377. Chapter 377 The Truth
378. Chapter 378 Interrogation
379. Chapter 379 Brothers
380. Chapter 380 Amnesia
381. Chapter 381 The Truth
382. Chapter 382 The Purpose of Acting
383. Chapter 383 Quentin's Choice
384. Chapter 384 Lies
385. Chapter 385 Meeting Gregory Again
386. Chapter 386 Gregory's Love
387. Chapter 387 Fusion Crisis
388. Chapter 388 Bad Things Happen Again
389. Chapter 389 The Banquet of Conspiracy
390. Chapter 390 Lauren Is Missing
391. Chapter 391 Retribution
392. Chapter 392 The Conspirator
393. Chapter 393 Unknown Person
394. Chapter 394 Cunning
395. Chapter 395 Caught
396. Chapter 396 Incident
397. Chapter 397 Leaving for a Foreign Country
398. Chapter 398 I Don't Care About You
399. Chapter 399 Gaining Trust
400. Chapter 400 Forced Possession
401. Chapter 401 Misunderstanding
402. Chapter 402 Can't Be Clarified
403. Chapter 403 Gregory's Past
404. Chapter 404 Quentin's Concern
405. Chapter 405 Drugging
406. Chapter 406 Odette's Confession
407. Chapter 407 Lauren's Lie
408. Chapter 408 Odette's Fate
409. Chapter 409 The Man with the Knife
410. Chapter 410 Bad News
411. Chapter 411 True Feelings and False Intentions
412. Chapter 412 Imprisoned Again
413. Chapter 413 Gregory's Revenge
414. Chapter 414 Unusual
415. Chapter 415 Under Control
416. Chapter 416 Acting Unleashed
417. Chapter 417 Owing a Small Golden Statue
418. Chapter 418 Extracting the Truth
419. Chapter 419 Undercover
420. Chapter 420 Double Agent
421. Chapter 421 Stock Market Recovery
422. Chapter 422 Quentin's Heart
423. Chapter 423 Only This
424. Chapter 424 Provocation
425. Chapter 425 Lie
426. Chapter 426 The Eve of Danger
427. Chapter 427 Odette's Provocation
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