Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker (Chapters 76, 77, 78, 79 & 80)     

Chapter 76

However, Ken didn’t even look at her and coldly said, “We’ve arrived. Get out.”

Melody opened her mouth but still said nothing.

She had seen Ken’s mood savings many times before. According to her experience, as long as she didn’t continue to talk to him, he would get better by himself.

So Melody just said Thank you, then opened the car door and got out.

After getting out of the car, she saw Wilmot waiting at the hotel entrance at a glance.

Wilmot, dressed in a black suit, appeared even taller and more dignified. His features were extremely handsome, and because he was a bit older than her, he looked mature and stable.

Passers-by were all attracted to Wilmot without exception.

Most makeup artists like to wear heavy makeup and dress very exaggeratedly, but every time she saw Wilmot, he was wearing a meticulous suit. He didn’t look like a stylist, but rather like an elite of the upper class, exuding nobility rather than vulgarity.

And he was indeed in the whirlpool of the upper class. Even though he was just a stylist, he was an unshakable existence in the styling world. Countless celebrities had to be kind to him.

“Mr. Sherman,” Melody ran over and asked, “When did you arrive?”

“Just now,” Wilmot skillfully covered up several cigarette butts on the ground and said, “Shall we go up? I’ve already made a reservation for a window seat.

“Okay, after you”

Wilmot smiled. “Let’s go up together.

Melody nodded, “Okay”

Although their first encounter was unpleasant, after clarifying the matter, she now felt that Wilmot was a good person, kind, sensible, and upright, a friend worth making Just based on him being a good father, she felt that Wilmot was much stronger than the average man.

At least, he was a hundred times stronger than her father, Russell.

But after entering, Melody always felt a cold gaze on her However, when Melody looked back, she only saw the busy road.

Was it her illusion?

Melody shook her head, not caring about that uncomfortable feeling anymore, and followed the waiter into the transparent elevator.

The Pearl Revolving Restaurant was on the top floor of the building. As the elevator rose higher and higher, the vehicles below gradually became the size of ants.

After reaching the top floor, the waiter led them to a window seat with a great view.

“Miss Fox, this is probably your first time here, right? From here, you can see the most bustling area of Silverlake…” Wilmot introduced the local landmarks to her one by one. However, as she listened, Melody unintentionally became distracted. In fact, this was not her first time at this restaurant.

In her previous life, it was here that Ulric proposed to her, and coincidentally, it was this very table.

How joyful her heart was at that time, now it felt just as nauseating.

Back then, she naively thought she might be the happiest woman in the world…

As these thoughts swirled in her mind, Melody felt a bit queasy, even though it was not dusk with a beautiful red sky outside.

“Excuse me… Melody couldn’t help but interrupt Wilmot, “Could we possibly change seats? I’m feeling a bit uncomfortable sitting here.

Wilmot was taken aback and asked, “Miss Fox, are you afraid of heights?”

Not wanting to tell the truth, Melody simply nodded and lied. A little bit…

“Sorry, I didn’t know. Wilmot quickly stood up and called the waiter. “Excuse me, could you help change our seats?”

The waiter looked troubled.

I’m sorry, sir, but our boss has reserved all the other seats in the restaurant: if you don’t like this spot, it might not be possible to change…

Wilmot frowned. “Your boss?

“Forget it,” Melody quickly said. “If we can’t change it, that’s okay. I’m not really afraid of heights. This seat is actually quite nice. Let’s just order”

It was just a seat, after all. Although it made her feel nauseous, she decided against making a fuss about changing seats since it couldn’t be done.

Seeing her expression improve, Wilmot asked twice more before he was sure Melody was comfortable staying where they were, and then they began to order.
The restaurant’s menu was in Gomish, and Wilmot, Thinking Melody might not understand, was about to take the initiative to order when he heard Melody pronounce the dish names in standard Gomish.

“I have these. What would you like to eat? Melody deliberately avoided the dishes she had eaten with Ulric in her previous life, looked up, and asked Wilmot, only to see him staring at her in astonishment.

Melody couldn’t help but touch her face and ask, “Is there something on my face??

“No__” Wilmut quickly shook his head, laughing. “I just didn’t expect that your Gomish, Miss Fox, is even better than mine?

Melody shrugged. “Although I grew up in the countryside, the level of education in the country has improved a lot, and even in the countryside, the ability of Gomish teachers is quite good.

Melody’s words were half true and half false. She studied very diligently, but her Gomish was taught by her master.

Her master was an almost omnipotent presence, and without her master, she might have been spoiled in the countryside.

As they spoke, the restaurant manager suddenly hurried toward the door, and Melody unconsciously looked over to see the manager and the waitstaff respectfully welcoming a tall man through the entrance.

The moment she saw the man’s face. Melody was shocked and her eyes widened.

It was none other than Ken.

Upon closer inspection, Melody saw a gal with a cold and elegant aura standing beside Ken.

The girl was dressed in a neat professional suit skirt and casually wearing a ponytail, had beautiful features lightly made up, and she looked like a strong and determined businesswoman.

Melody recognized her at a glance. This was one of Ken’s right-hand persons, named Janet Murphy, but she was far from being simple. Not only did she have a strong family background, but she was also very outstanding. She graduated from a top international university as a genius in intelligent Al design.

In her previous life. Melody had crossed paths with Janet a few times. Janet was meticulous in her work, and on several occasions, she almost put herself in danger because of Janet.

But in this life, she and Janet should not be opponents, right?

After all, in this life, they were on the opposite side of Ulric, which meant they were on Ken’s side.

It was a pity that she was still far behind Janet now.

She only heard Janet say with amusement, I just returned to the country, and you actually treat me to Western food? Don’t you know how much I miss the barbecues in our country?“”

She saw that Ken’s usually unchanging, icy face actually revealed a soft smile.

“Barbecues don’t match your temperament, Besides, didn’t you say that this dress you’re wearing was something you bought through a lot of hard work at an auction? It won’t be easy to deal with the smell if it gets on it.”

Chapter 77

“Considerate of you.

Janet smiled slightly, then looked up and scanned the interior of the restaurant.

When her gaze met Melody’s, she was taken aback and turned to Ken to ask, “Didn’t you say you had the place booked?

Ken shrugged “The guests are already ordering. We can’t just kick them out. We’ll sit further away?

In his words, it seemed as if he didn’t recognize Melody at all.

Melody couldn’t help but feel a bit annoyed,

She thought Ken was the type who didn’t know what gentleness and consideration were, but it turned out he was just not gentle with her.

And what did he mean by “sit father away“?

It was as if she and Wilmot were in their way.

Melody frowned, rapping on the table to urge the waiter. “Please hurry up with the dishes in the kitchen.

She just wanted to finish her meal, pay the bill, and leave, so as not to disturb the handsome couple.

However, although Ken said so, he chose a table right behind where Melody was seated, directly facing her, allowing him to see her every move clearly.

After sitting down, Ken didn’t even glance at the menu and directly instructed the manager. “Bring us one of each of the restaurant’s Signature dishes.”

“Yes, please wait a moment,” the manager said with a sycophantic smile before leaving.

Alter glancing at Melody, Janet didn’t pay her any more attention, assuming that Wilmot and Melody were just ordinary strangers.

She played with the cutlery, her fair nails moving slowly as she spoke. I don’t plan on going back after this trip. When are you leaving Silverlake to return to Insterimond?”

“Let’s talk about it later. Ken said nonchalantly, “You’ve just returned to the country, Lot’s not discuss work!

He was speaking to Janet, but his peripheral vision kept drifting towards the front.

Today, when Janet returned, he had actually booked a private barbecue restaurant, but for some reason, at the last second, before he was about to leave for there, he changed his mind and ended up at the Pearl Revolving Restaurant, where he knew Melody was.

Coincidentally, this global chain of Western restaurants happened to be one of the projects he had invested in casually, which made many things much more convenient, such as clearing the restaurant of all other guests, except for Melody’s table.

But despite his vigorous performance, Melody didn’t even spare him a glance, seemingly having a very enjoyable conversation with the man at her table.

After Ken and Janet sat down, Melody didn’t pay any more attention to them.

She didn’t want to and couldn’t care about Ken’s attitude toward other women.

Since she couldn’t possibly seek an alliance with Ken, for now, it was better to fight alone for a while. Anyway, her primary task was to cure Margaret, make Maria believe she had medical skills, and thus save Maria’s life from Yolanda’s hand.

She wanted to change her own destiny and also also rewrite the destinies of Margaret and Maria.

Soon, the first dish arrived, Western cream puffs.

Melody, tired from the day, had little appetite and only sipped some ice water before speaking to Wilmot .” Mr. Sherman, I need to say sorry and thank you again for the last incident.”

Wilmot shook his head and smiled. “Miss Fox, I’ve told you many times. Don’t be so polite to me. If you‘re formal, I actually don’t like it.

Melody shrugged. “You’re talking about me, but you’re always calling me Miss Fox. Call me Melody from now on.

“Well… Melody, my son said he wants to meet the person who saved him someday. I don’t know when you’re available?

“Me?” Melody! raised her voice.

Yes. Do you have time?” Wilmot raised his eyebrows.

He had his own little thoughts on this.

He could take the chance to get close to Melody.

However, neither of them noticed that their conversation was heard clearly by Ken. Bring a bottle of red wine.

Ken averted his gaze and instructed the manager, his eyes a bit colder than before.

“Let’s not drink.” Janet held Ken’s hand and said, I haven’t bought a car yet and you didn’t bring a driver. You’ll have to drive me to the hotel later.

Ken subtly pulled his hand out of Janet’s palm and said lightly, it’s very rare for you to come back. Let’s consider it a welcome-back celebration. I’ll have the driver come over later.

Janet was very happy. In her impression, Ken rarely drank unless necessary because alcohol could make people lose their senses.

But now, Ken was actively asking for red wine to celebrate her return. Could it be… that he also felt the same way about her as she did about him, not just as a business partner?

However, Janet was someone who could keep her emotions in check. No matter how happy she was inside, she didn’t show it on her face, only sighed and said, “Alight, let’s have a little bit, but not too much.

“Okay,” Ken responded, his gaze sweeping toward Melody’s side again.

Facing Ken, Melody was like a bomb ready to explode at the slightest provocation, but with that man, she was smiling so happily.

An indescribable and unprecedented sense of discomfort gradually intensified.

After a few sips of red wine, this uncomfortable mood not only didn’t improve but instead grew stronger.

“Speaking of which, in just seven or eight years, Silverlakes has really changed a lot and can’t recognize many places. I remember there wasn’t that tower before, right? What’s the tower called?

Janet looked at the beautiful scenery outside the window while asking Ken.

However, after a while, since her words fell, Ken still hadn’t answered.

She turned her head in confusion toward Ken, only to see him staring directly behind her.

Was there something behind her?

Before Janet could turn her head to look back, she saw Ken suddenly stand up, one hand holding a red wine glass and the other a wine bottle, walking toward the direction of his gaze.

Here, Melody was listening to Wilmot telling funny stories about his son’s childhood when suddenly a shadow fell, and a wine bottle appeared abruptly next to her hand.

It was only a few inches away from pressing her hand back, looking in surprise at the newcomer.

The man’s dark eyes were deep as if containing an abyss thousands of feet deep, yet also like a vast galaxy, with eyes so black they shone brightly.

Ken?

Wasn’t he just having a good time chatting with Janet? what was he doing coming over here?

Ken, however, didn’t even glance at her but stared straight at Wilmot. I didn’t realize it before, but it turns out that the famous stylist, Mr. Sherman, is having dinner here.

After Ken finished speaking, he looked at Melody in surprise. Miss Fox, you’re here too?

Melody’s mouth twitched. She didn’t spare Ken’s face and said directly. Have you lost your memory? Wasn’t it you who just sent me here?

Janet, who had just followed over, heard Melody’s words and glanced at Melody with a surprised expression.

This was the first time she had heard someone speak to Ken in this tone.

Who was this girl?

Janet’s sense of crisis awakened instantly.

But after taking a closer look at Melody’s face, this sense of crisis quickly faded.

Although the girl in front of her had a good temperament, her face was so ugly that it was frightening. If one had a weaker psychological quality, they might even have nightmares after seeing the girl’s face at night,

Chapter 78

Janet’s return this time was actually because her family had started urging her to get married.

With her approaching her twenty–sixth year and seeing that she remained single, her family didn’t know that she and Ken had been partners for many years, and they couldn’t help but worry.

She was only twenty–five and. Although she was a renowned genius designer abroad, she couldn’t escape the fate of being urged to marry.

In fact, Janet decided to return to her home country largely because of Ken.

Although in the eyes of the people of Silverlake, Ken was a son of the Swanson family who would definitely be abandoned, as his partner, she knew very well that soon Ken would be famous all over the world, and it was just a matter of time.

In her eyes, she and Ken were the only ones who were worthy of each other.

Before she returned to her home country, she had already investigated that there were still no women around Ken.

As for the girl in front of her?

Hey, forget it.

She believed that Ken’s taste was not that bad.

Although she vaguely felt that this girl’s attitude toward Ken was very unusual, the woman’s ugly appearance made Janet not want to regard such a woman as an imaginary enemy at all.

She saw Ken seemingly not hearing the girl’s impolite words, only raising his eyebrows and asking “My friend and I are bored eating alone. If you don’t mind, would you like to share the table?“

When Melody was about to refuse, she heard Wilmot smilingly say, “Of course, it’s my honor to eat with you, please.

The dining table was originally a four-person table. Ken sat next to Melody first, Janet could only sit next to Wilmot and looked at Ken with a face full of resentment.

Listening to Ken’s words just now, this man was just a stylist. Was it worth them coming over to share the table?

But Ken had already sat down and started to call the manager to bring their dishes here again, and she could only chat with Melody with a faint smile.

“Miss Fox, I see that you have an extraordinary temperament. I wonder which family can cultivate their daughter with such a temperament as you.

Melody shrugged. “I’m not a daughter of a wealthy family, nor do I have any temperament. I’m just an ordinary person who grew up in the countryside since I was a child.”

Ken was slightly surprised.

For any girl, growing up in the countryside should be a thorn in the heart, but Melody unhesitatingly exposed this thorn to everyone.

Was Melody really so silly that she didn’t care, or did she have an extremely strong heart?

Across the table, Janet was quite surprised, but in an instant, this surprise turned into contempt.

The woman was so ugly in appearance and with such a co a common and lowly background, Janet really didn’t even feel like talking to her.

Janet looked at Ken sitting across from her, hoping he could understand her gaze and quickly leave these two commoners.

That was right. In her eyes, these two were just ordinary people who didn’t need to have any interaction with them at all, unworthy of eating at the same table with them.

Ken didn’t pay attention to her at all, only asking the stylist next to her. “Mr. Sherman, I don’t know how you time for dinner today. There must be enough people waiting for you to stylish them to line up all the way around Silverlake once, right?

Wilmot maintained a proper smile. “No matter how busy a person is, they still have to eat well. Mr. Swanson, aren’t you also a busy man who came to have dinner?

“You can call me Ken.

“Then you can call me Wilmot.

The two men looked at each other and nodded, seemingly very harmonious on the surface.

But only they, as men, knew how many stormy waves were under the seemingly calm lake.

Men, after all, could tell what the other was thinking just by looking into each other’s eyes.

But Wilmot never expected that a person like Ken would also be interested in Melody.

Was it because he had been with many pretty ladies and wanted to try new types, or was it just a man’s desire to win or lose?

No matter which point, Wilmot felt a bit disgusted.

Emotion was the most precious thing and should not be seen as a game.

The sudden appearance of Ken and Janet made Melody, who was already not very hungry, even more tasteless.

She drank two glasses of water and finally couldn’t help but speak. “Mr. Sherman, I have to rush home later. How about I invite you to dinner another day?”

“Okay, I have to go back to the store. There are people from the show who want to talk about cooperation.”

Wilmot didn’t want to have too much contact with people like Ken either, stood up and said goodbye to Ken “Mr Swanson, please take your time. We’ll go first, and I’ll pay the bill today. Let’s consider it making a friend.”

Ken snorted lightly and said, “Forget about the bill. I invested in this restaurant. If you don’t mind, you can come and eat often in the future.

Wilmot insisted on paying the bill but was stopped by Melody on the side. “Then thank you, Mr. Swanson, Mr. Sherman, let’s go.” Melody tilted her head, indicating that Wilmot should leave with her.

Wilmot hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and left the table.

“Wait a moment.” Ken’s voice sounded again behind the two.

“We’re almost done eating, and since Miss Fox’s home is on my way, I’ll take her home.

Wilmot frowned and refused. “Mr. Swanson, you are a busy man. I’ll take her home.

“Mr. Sherman, you are too polite. Miss Fox is currently treating my grandma, and I also want to ask some medical questions on the way.”

The two went back and forth, and Janot listened nearby, pursing her lips tightly.

If Melody wasn’t so ugly, she would almost think Ken was interested in this ugly woman.

But at this moment, Janet’s first impression of Melody became even worse.

“Ken,” Janet said in a light voice. “You’ve been drinking. It’s inconvenient to take me home. Let them go back by themselves.

“I called the driver,” Ken said in one sentence, directly blocking Janet’s words.

Janet’s face changed, and her already cold aura became even colder.

What was going on with Ken?

Ken said it to this point, and Wilmot had to turn his gaze to Melody, hoping s she would make a decision herself.

“I…” Melody paused, thinking about what might happen in the next few days, and still looked at Ken. “I’m sorry to trouble you.

Wilmot was a bit surprised, but he didn’t show any dissatisfaction, only smilingly reminded! “Then be careful on the road, and remember to send me a message when you get home.

Before Melody could speak, Ken took the lead “Don’t worry, With me, Miss Fox will be fine. Mr. Sherman, you can go ahead and get busy.”

Wilmot smiled stiffly and said, “Then I’ll watch you get in the car before I leave.

The four people went out of the door together.

Wilmot and Melody walked faster, and Melody was about to say goodbye to Wilmot when she heard Wilmot say in a low voice, “You may not know that Ken has a bad reputation since you just returned to Silverlake, I don’t know how you got familiar with him, but remember to be wary of him. He’s not a good person.”

Melody opened her mouth, subconsciously wanting to refute, but swallowed the words.

She knew that Wilmot said those for her own good.

But Ken… Although she was sure he was not a bad person, not everyone was like her, with the ability to know the future after being reborn, so she chose not to say anything. She just nodded slightly and said, “I know, thank you.”

Chapter 79

Behind them, Janet was also quietly talking to Ken. Ken, what is that girl’s identity? Why do you insist on taking her home?

If at first, because of Melody’s appearance, she didn’t take Melody seriously and disdain to consider Melody as a rival, then now she had reached the point of being wary of Melody.

After all, Janet had been in the same school with Ken since high school and had never seen Ken take the initiative to take anyone other than her.

Even for Janet, whether Kenn took her or not depended on whether he was in a good mood. This kind of eagerness to take someone home was something that had never happened.

Ken spoke without much emotion. It’s just a coincidence that it’s on the way. The hotel you’re staying in now is nearby, right?

Janet was taken aback and looked deeply at Ken. Is it really just like this?

Else? Ken paused and suddenly added, She has been treating grandma recently. So her safety is very important to me. I can’t let her get too close to that kind of man, in case it affects Grandma’s treatment.

Upon hearing this, Janet’s tense nerves suddenly relaxed.

So it was for Margaret.

No wonder.

Janet relaxed her body in an instant and even put on a smile, saying, I can’t see it. She looks much younger than me, but her medical skills are so good that she can treat your grandma. Country girls are not necessarily all incompetent.

Ken’s face, however, looked gloomy upon hearing this, Janet.

His voice was very cold, causing Janet’s back to stiffen, and she looked at him in surprise and asked, What’s wrong?

You have been living abroad for so many years, and I think you should not be like those ordinary people, judging a person by their background or growth environment.

Janet was a little dissatisfied in her heart.

Was this blaming her for that ugly girl?

Ken had never blamed her before.

But it had to be admitted that what Ken said does make sense. Whether a person was excellent or not had nothing to do with their background and growth environment. There were examples around her of people who had made a comeback from poor families.

But Janet was still very unhappy.

Janet’s face sank, and she gave a slight nod.

In front of them, Wilmot and Janet had already finished talking, and Ken stepped forward and said, Mr. Sherman, you go ahead. We’ll wait for the driver to bring the car over.

Wilmot’s face was not looking good, but he still nodded gracefully and waved goodbye to the three of them, walking around the front of the car and getting in.

Ken slightly raised his head and watched Wilmot drive away, like a victor.

But he himself didn’t know why he felt this way.

He only know that seeing Wilmot and Melody chatting and laughing made him feel very uncomfortable, extremely uncomfortable.

However, this discomfort came really inexplicably, and he didn’t understand himself and didn’t want to understand for the time being.

Soon, Wilmot’s car merged into the traffic and was no longer distinguishable, and the driver also brought the car over.

The journey was quiet, Janet didn’t speak, Ken was busy with official business with his head down, and Melody was pretending to sleep with her eyes closed.

According to her understanding of the Fox family, she knew that a huge storm was waiting for her at home at the moment.

But no matter how terrible the situation was, as long as one was prepared in advance, there was no need to fear.

Just as the car was about to arrive at the entrance of the Fox family, Ken suddenly spoke. “Wilmot is not a good person. If you have a good impression of him, I suggest you think it over again.”

Wilmot said Ken was not a good person, and Ken said Wilmot was not a good person. What was this all about…

She didn’t think she had anything worth being deceived for now.

Moreover, in this life, she didn’t intend to be a good person either.

Melody slightly pursed her lips and slowly said, “Thank you for the reminder, but Mr. Sherman is a good person, I know.”

Ken’s face instantly became gloomy.

So, she really had a good impression of that stylist?

If that’s the case, her taste was just too bad!

Ken’s face became uglier and uglier, and he even didn’t want to see Melody for the time being. The car was still about 200 feet away from the community when he stepped on the brakes directly.

“Here we are. Get out!” He almost used a tone of driving people away.

Melody should be angry, right?

Admittedly, Melody’s angry appearance was more pleasing than her current polite manner.

However, Melody was not angry but instead thanked him politely, even kindly reminding them to be careful on the road, and then got out of the car with a smile.

“This woman..“Ken muttered, staring at Melody’s retreating figure.

Why did he feel more and more confused about her?

“Ken” Janet suddenly spoke next to him, interrupting his gaze at Melody’s departing figure.

“What is it?” Ken looked back, his face already back to its usual coldness.

Janet couldn’t help but frown. “You and she…

Hafl the words were already out of her mouth, but for some reason, Janet suddenly lost interest, shook her head, and said, “Forget it, it’s nothing. Let’s go I didn’t quite have enough to eat just now. Can you accompany me to have some barbecues? There’s no authentic barbecues abroad.”

While complaining, Janet showed a pitiful expression like a little girl.

This really didn’t match her usual character, but for some reason, it naturally revealed itself when facing Ken.

But what Janet never expected was that Ken actually shook his head and refused. Sorry, I might not have time to accompany you to have barbecues today.

Janet’s expression darkened, but she wouldn’t insist like a little girl throwing a tantrum.

She tried to show a considerate smile and said, “I understand. You must have a lot of things to do when you come back to Silverlake this time. I won’t take up your time. Just take me back to the hotel. I’ll order takeout from the hotel. You can focus on your busy schedule, and I’m just going to choose a house these days.”

“Choose a house?” A touch of surprise appeared on Ken’s cold face. “Aren’t you going back to the Isterimond headquarters?”

The first thing Janet had to do when she came back this time was to transfer the focus of the company’s development from abroad back to the Insterimond headquarters, and all of this must be completed in Insterimond.

Although there was a branch in Silverlake, many things still need to be handled at the headquarters,

Janet shrugged and said, “Mr. Ken, do you really not know how to take care of girls? I just came back, and I haven’t even adjusted my jet lag yet, and you’re urging me to work at Insterimond”

“Sorry….

Ken himself was a person who never got tired of working, but he overlooked the fact that not everyone was like him, let alone that Janet was a woman

A woman….

Once the awareness of gender appeared, Ken couldn’t help but look at Janet.

He had always only regarded Janet as a partner and didn’t even realize that Janet was also a woman.

With this look, the once thin and short girl had grown into a strong and determined woman.

Janet was suddenly stared at by Ken, and her cheeks couldn’t help but burn, and her heart beat rapidly.

“What’s… what’s wrong. Janet touched her cheek, somewhat embarrassed to ask, “Is there something on my face?”

Chapter 80

In her memory, Ken had never looked at her so seriously before.

He was cold by nature and didn’t say anything pleasing. Even though she had been a partner with him for many years, he had never been overly intimate with her.

Could it be that after coming back to the country this time, Ken finally noticed that she was a good match?

As soon as this thought emerged, Janet found that her usually composed palm was actually sweating.

“Ken…” she slowly spoke, her voice completely different from the usual lightness. She was like a full-fledged little woman, with a bit of shyness and charm.

However, the next moment, Ken suddenly spoke. “I’ve always let you work abroad. I almost forgot that you are also a girl, and you will look for a husband in the future.”

Hearing this, Janet felt something was wrong.

A man would never say such a sentence to a woman he likes.

Sure enough, the next second she heard Ken asking her, “Have you met anyone you like after working for so many years? Don’t worry. I’m not that kind of heartless boss. If you like someone, go ahead and chase and fall in love. I can give you half a year off to find a reliable partner.”

Janet’s heart instantly cooled.

She even wanted to scold Ken, scold him for being blind and not seeing what she had been striving for all these years.

But she liked Ken too much, so much that she didn’t dare to say it out loud.

She knew Ken, knew that before he liked her, if she said she liked him first, the two would never go back to the closeness before, the closeness between comrades in arms, regardless of men and women.

Janet took a deep breath and tried to tell herself not to be anxious.

She had waited for so many years, and now she had returned to the country, how could she not wait?

She was anxious. She couldn’t push Ken away at this critical moment.

She loved him, and he was destined to be hers.

Janet blinked, letting her red eyes return to normal, then squeezed out a smile, and said in a feigned relaxed tone, “A partner definitely has to be found, but my standards are very high. I don’t have anyone I like at the moment. I will tell you when I do. Besides, I don’t even have a place to live in Silverlake now, living in a hotel all day. How can I find a boyfriend?”

“This is easy to handle,” Ken said. “I’ll let James accompany you to choose a house tomorrow. If you like any set, let James swipe my card directly. It’s a gift for you returning to the country.”

Janet was the chief designer of the technology company he founded and had designed many best–selling technology products for the company. Giving Janet a house was not excessive at all. It was what she deserved.

Janet’s expression eased slightly. At least Ken had never given a house to another woman, right?

She jokingly said, “Since it’s a gift, shouldn’t you personally deliver it?”

By implication, she hoped Ken could accompany her to look for a house.

Janet held out hope, but Ken flatly refused. “James and I must have one person stay at the Swanson family.”

That prescription, he couldn’t afford any mistakes, otherwise it would give Astrid and Ulric a chance.

Hearing Ken’s refusal, Janet couldn’t help but feel disappointed inside.

But mentioning the Swanson family, Janet quickly felt relieved.

She knew that the Swanson family was Ken’s only concern, and his return to Silverlake was to unravel this knot.

Janet paused and asked, “How long will it take to resolve the matters with Pearly Antiques?”

“I don’t know.” Ken shook his head. “I don’t want to get tough with them unless it’s absolutely necessary.”

Janet nodded, knowing that Ken wasn’t saying this because he still had feelings for the Swanson family, but because he didn’t want Margaret to be upset and sad.

As they were about to arrive at the hotel where she was staying, Janet felt a bit reluctant to part.

The car had already stopped at the hotel entrance, but she still tried to make conversation.

“If there’s anything I can do to help with Pearly Antiques, just let me know.”

What she said was actually empty talk.

People in Silverlake thought Ken was a ruthless, capital-less, and incompetent waste. But only she knew how strong his power truly was.

If the matters with Pearly Antiques were beyond Ken’s ability to resolve, she would be even less helpful.

She only heard Ken perfunctorily utter words. “Thanks.”

Janet moved her lips, looking for another topic. “I’ll probably be staying in Silverlake for a while. My mom is also returning to the country. I need to contact many relatives in advance so she won’t be bored after coming back. But I’ll also arrange things on the Insterimond side and won’t delay work.”

“Okay,” Ken nodded, his gaze already on the design drawings on the tablet.

The driver had already taken her luggage out of the trunk, and Ken showed no intention of continuing the conversation with her. Janet pursed her lips and had to wave goodbye as she got out of the car.

It wasn’t until the car merged into the traffic and disappeared from sight that she reluctantly took back her gaze, her eyes full of disappointment.

She had thought she would be very happy to meet Ken when she returned to the country today, but how to describe her current mood?

It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t good either; her heart felt empty as if a piece was missing.

“Ma’am, are you here to check in?” The hotel receptionist politely approached and interrupted Janet’s thoughts.

Janet came to her senses, nodded, and stepped into the hotel.

‘No rush, Ken will be hers one day,‘ she wondered.

At the same time, on the other side, Ken didn’t take Melody directly to her home, which actually suited her.

The place where she got off was just a 24/7 convenience store she went in and bought a small bottle of water and a bag of compressed biscuits.

This was her preparation in advance, based on her understanding of the Fox family.

Knowing that a storm was coming, she had to take precautions.

After hiding the food close to her body, she then walked toward the Fox family.

The door of the Fox family was open, but compared to usual, it was silent inside, as if even the air was solidified.

Melody took a breath and stepped in.

She saw that the members of the Fox family were sitting neatly in the living room. Even Maria was sitting silently in her wheelchair.

Russell looked dark, with a gloomy look in his eyes.

Seeing her come back, he was slightly surprised, and the disgust in his eyes became even more obvious, and he said, “You still have the nerve to come back?”

Yolanda, sitting next to him, shook her head and said insincerely, “Melody, what you have done this time is too outrageous! You are going to destroy our whole family!”

Mabel, who couldn’t sit still, stood up directly, pointed at Melody’s nose, and cursed.

“Melody! You are a bitch! Everything was fine in our family before you came back. As soon as you came back, you were going to bring a disaster to our family! You might as well have stayed in the countryside and never come back in this life!”

Mabel almost screamed and cursed. Her voice was originally thin, and at that moment she didn’t care about her image as the first socialite at all, looking extremely ferocious.

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