"Mom,I decided to go back and see the blind date you mentioned last time."
Judith Corliss’s mother,Patricia Corliss,was delighted when she heard this,"That's great,Judith,you finally thought it through."
Patricia paused for a second,"But can you really let go of that kid from the Wilson Family?"
Judith knew her mother's concerns.After all,everyone knew that she loved Steven Wilson so much.
Judith suppressed the bitterness in her heart,"Well,I have to let him go."
"I'll go home after finishing the last three things,"she said at last before hanging up the phone.
When she woke up,her phone received 99+emails.
It was because Steven put her private photos up for auction on the internet and wrote,
[Second-hand licking dog for personal use,can do anything,starting at 1 cent,free shipping to home]
Countless people took screenshots and forwarded them and the comment area was even more rude.
[Oh my god,Judith's figure is too good,Steven is really willing to share this precious goddess.]
[What do you know?Steven is helping her.Judith is already 28 this year.If she doesn't find a new partner quickly,no one will want her!]
[But with Judith's eagerness to pay for her,do you think she can understand Steven's good intentions?]
There were constant dirty talks below and her private messages also flooded with messages asking her"how will you perform"and"how much per night".
But Judith just calmly told her assistant to solve it,with a calm look in her eyes.She gently placed her hand on her chest and stroked the scar left by the operation.
There was silence all around,as if she could hear the"thump thump"of her heart beating.
Then she got up from the bed and took out a notebook.
"The ninety-seventh time…Three more,Stella,I've done what I promised you."
The bright white light flickered outside the floor-to-ceiling window,pulling Judith's thoughts back to the afternoon when the operation was successful.
Few people know that Judith and Steven's sister,Stella Wilson,were very good friends.After Steven’s father and mother divorced,Stella followed her mother to transfer to the city where Judith was lived.
At that time,Judith was withdrawn because of congenital heart disease.It was Stella who persevered in guiding her and the two became good friends.But the good times did not last long.At the age of 18,Stella was suddenly diagnosed with an incurable disease.The last thing she did before she died was to donate her heart to Judith.
Until the last moment of her life,Stella was worried about his young brother,because his stepmother treated him badly.Judith held Stella's cold hand and promised to do 100 things for Steven to repay her kindness.
Judith’s parents were worried that Stella's death would become her obsession and said that they could repay her in other ways,but unexpectedly,Judith directly broke off relations with her family and came to Steven on her own.
The first time,Steven wanted to see a concert,she queued up for a day and a night to buy him the best seat.
The second time,her stepmother refused to pay Steven's tuition,so she took out all her savings and worked part-time to support his studies.
At first,she only took special care of Steven for the sake of her old friend.But as they got along,Judith fell in love with him.
The thirty-second time,Steven was trapped in the snowy mountains.She ignored the dissuasion and carried the boy who was taller than her out and she had a fever for a week.
The sixty-ninth time,Steven was harassed by the partner and she drank a hundred glasses of wine poured by the other party before she won the contract.With this contract,Steven's value increased greatly.
At the same time,everyone knew that Steven had a four-year-older licker woman who was willing to do anything for him.
Even Steven felt the same way.From the age of 18 to 28,he had relied on Judith’s preference to trample on her dignity unscrupulously for ten years.And now Judith had long been numb.
Steven's actions to hurt her could no longer shake her in the slightest and the promise she made to Stella was about to be fulfilled.Thinking of this,Judith felt much better.
Suddenly,Steven's exclusive reminder sound pulled her back from her thoughts to her consciousness.Opening her phone,it was a photo of Steven lying sick in bed.Judith rushed over without hesitation.
As soon as she opened the door,a glass cup rubbed her forehead and smashed to the ground.
Steven's full voice was stained with anger and there was no sign of illness,"Judith,did you ask someone to block our accounts?"
Judith nodded calmly.
If the news from the external network was transmitted to the country and used by someone with ulterior motives,The Wilson Group stock market would inevitably be affected.
Steven looked at her indifferent expression and asked,"Aren't you angry?"
Judith didn't understand what he said and shook her head.
Anyway,the news had been blocked and the traces had been cleared,so there shouldn't be any problems.
Steven's mouth curled up and the friends around him also shouted when they saw this.
"Steven is still awesome!How did you train Judith to be obedient?"
"It's true that you are a bootlicker.Maybe one day you will be promoted.If you lick to the end,you will have everything you want!"
The laughter of the crowd continued and Steven pointed to the fruit plate on the table in a good mood.The fruit plate was very compact and there were more than ten small mangoes under the three large fruits.
"Peel these mangoes.Just consider it as compensation for me."
Judith didn't hesitate at all,but her outstretched hand paused and there were no gloves prepared around.
Steven said lazily,"Why are you being so pretentious?Just peel it!"
Everyone watched her leisurely.
Judith's expression remained the same,but when her hand touched the peel,the itchy feeling from her fingertips still made her frown.
Soon the strange feeling became more and more obvious,her fingers trembled and her slender hands became red and swollen.Seeing her make a fool of herself,the people who were watching the show started to make a fuss again.
"I remember that Judith was seriously allergic to mangoes.Last time she drank a mouthful of mango juice,she went into shock and was admitted to the hospital.She is really infatuated with Steven."
"Steven doesn't dare to have the heart of a licker.However,it is really eye-opening that a licker can lick her like this."
Amidst the laughter,the door opened.
A slender figure instantly attracted everyone's attention.Including Steven.
"Steven,how are you?I heard you were sick.Are you feeling better?"
Judith looked over and saw Maddie Hubert,in a white dress,with long hair like a waterfall falling on her shoulders and her watery almond eyes made people want to protect her.
She had long known that Steven had a childhood sweetheart.
But Maddie had been in poor health since she was a child.Ten years ago,she was diagnosed with a kidney transplant,but there was no suitable match in England,so she had been receiving treatment abroad and only returned to England in the past two years.
In order to prevent people from disturbing Maddie's peace,Steven protected her very well.Although he had heard about her a little,it was not until today that Judith saw her for the first time.
Maddie trotted to sit next to Steven and asked questions with concern.
She seemed to feel Judith's inquiring gaze and immediately stood up and said carefully,"Oh,Miss Corliss is here.I'm sorry I was just anxious just now."
"Steven,explain to your girlfriend quickly."
Steven glanced at Judith and looked at Maddie with tenderness.
"She is just a dog,not my girlfriend.You will always be in my heart."
Being embarrassed in public,everyone stared at Judith,expecting her to make a scene and become hysterical.But Judith just retracted her gaze and calmly scooped out the last spoonful of pulp.
She looked up and smiled."The mango has been peeled.But I have a document here that needs Mr.Wilson's signature."
Judith moved her red,swollen and stiff hands and took out her resignation application from her bag.
She turned directly to the signature section of the last page and handed over the pen.
Steven's attention was on Maddie.Without any hesitation,he signed his name directly where Judith indicated.
This was expected behavior,but Judith still couldn't bear to ask,"Don't you want to take a look?"
Steven never loosened his hand holding Maddie's waist and said indifferently,"It's just the South City Development Project.I already know it.If you have nothing to do,just go back first."
A trace of self-mockery flashed in Judith's eyes.If he took a closer look,he would know that it was not a project contract at all,but a resignation report.It was a pity that his eyes never fell on her.
Judith adjusted her mood and turned to leave.Behind her,Steven's friends were still making noises.
"Is Judith jealous?She knew she couldn't beat Maddie and ran away."
"She is playing hard to get.She wants Steven to coax her and she doesn't think about whether she is worthy."
Judith ignored it and refused to walk to the entrance,but Maddie's words still made her stop.
"Thank you,Steven.How do you know that I love mango the most?But Miss Corliss peeled it for you.Can I have it?"
Steven's voice softened."Just eat it,Maddie.You can have as much as you want.At worst,I'll let Judith peel it."
Judith looked at her hands that were swollen and red due to allergies and silently said to herself,"The ninety-eighth time."
In the next few days,Steven didn't bother her.
On the contrary,Maddie kept adding Judith as a friend on social media.She couldn't bear it and had to agree.
In Maddie's social media updates,Judith knew the reason.
On the first day,Steven accompanied Maddie to climb the thousand-layer ladder to ask for a lucky charm.
On the second day,Steven bought fireworks all over the city,just to set off a fireworks show for Maddie on the Ferris wheel.
On the third day,Steven booked the most expensive hotel in the city and pushed a two-meter-high cake to celebrate Maddie's birthday.
There were envious comments under every updates on social media,but where there were praise there were also derogations.
"Steven is really good to Maddie,I won't peek at the screen and cry secretly."
"See the reality as soon as possible,Judith.Steven and Maddie are a perfect match,if you know what's good for you,just get out of here."
Everyone kept making fun of her,but Judith was calm.Steven didn't bother her and she was free.
But such a good time was broken after three days.
Steven,wearing a well-tailored suit,handed the bag containing the dress to Judith,"The company is holding a celebration banquet today,don't say I didn't think about you."
Judith was stunned for a moment,took the dress and went back to the room to tidy herself up.
The car arrived at the hotel soon.
Before getting off the car,Steven suddenly took out a jewelry box from the cabinet,"I saw it by chance and thought it suits you very well,try it on."
Judith opened the gift box and there was only a plain chain inside and the only diamond was pitifully small.
She suddenly remembered that Maddie's circle of friends had posted a message that Steven spent 100 million to buy her a rare diamond necklace from the famous jewelry shop in town.
Judith weighed the necklace in her hand,without revealing any disappointment.
She put on the necklace with a smile and said softly,"Thank you."
Steven was surprised by her reaction,but soon figured out that no matter what he gave,Judith would be grateful.
He walked into the venue first,holding Maddie's waist and chatting with everyone.
Judith,who came alone,naturally became the target of everyone's flattery.
"Steven and Maddie are such a perfect match.They grew up together.It would be great if they could be together!"
"If someone hadn't taken advantage of Maddie's medical treatment abroad,they would have had a child."
"I don't know how she got into William's party.As the rumors say,Mr.Wilson is always flattering wherever he goes."
Judith didn't want to be a stepping stone for everyone to praise Maddie.She walked to the balcony and was about to take a breath when a familiar voice came from behind her.
"Miss Corliss,long time no see.Why are you here alone?"
Judith looked back and saw Maddie wearing a high-end dress and walking towards her with a smile.She was wearing the diamond necklace that she posted on her social media.
Judith hurriedly shifted her gaze and quickly adjusted herself,"I came here to get some fresh air because I'm bored.You look beautiful today and the necklace suits you very well."
Maddie smiled and touched the necklace on her neck,her tone full of pride,"Thank you,this is a gift from Steven.When I was a child,he said that when he grew up,he would buy me the most beautiful necklace in the world.I didn't expect that he would still remember it."
She took a step forward,"I heard that he also bought it for Miss Corliss.Is it the one on your neck?"
She stared at Judith calmly,trying to find any anger and jealousy on her face.
But Judith always had a decent smile on her face and continued to praise,"The necklace suits you very well.It really looks good on young people."
Maddie was stunned for a moment and didn't know how to speak.She originally wanted to see Judith angry and lost,but Judith's words left her speechless.A trace of ruthlessness flashed across Maddie's eyes.
When Judith left sideways,she suddenly grabbed her arm and said,"Miss Corliss,I still have something to say to you.Don't leave in a hurry."
The soft and slender hands touched Judith's skin,as if a sticky poisonous snake was entangled.Judith wanted to break free reflexively,but suddenly Maddie screamed.
With Judith,the two fell to the champagne tower beside them.The broken glass shards pierced her skin,making her gasp.The sound here attracted everyone's attention.
Seeing Maddie fall,Steven hurried over.Because he was too anxious,he didn't notice that he bumped into Judith who was struggling to get up.
She was already in pain all over her body and her body lost weight and fell backwards while staggering.The broken glass shards pierced deeply into her palm and blood instantly flowed down.
Maddie's eyes were blurred with tears.She leaned pitifully in Steven's arms and choked up,"Steven,I don't know which words offended Miss Corliss..."
After that,she carefully glanced at Judith,"But I don't think she did it on purpose.I guess she was just angry for a moment."
Steven looked at Judith with eyes that seemed to be icy.
"I didn't..."Judith explained palely.
If eyes could kill,she would have been cut into pieces by now.Steven didn't believe her and Judith should have known it long ago.
After a long silence,Maddie spoke again,with grievance in her voice,"Steven,is it because the necklace you gave me is more expensive than Miss Corliss's that she pushed mine?In that case,I'll give it to her."
After that,she pretended to take it off.
Steven picked up Maddie distressedly,looked at her bleeding arm and stopped her,saying,"No!You must go to the hospital right now."
He didn't even look at the embarrassed Judith,but just said coldly when passing by her,"I'll come to settle with you later."
After the farce,Judith didn't want to stay any longer.There was no taxi nearby,so she could only walk back with her sticky dress.
Suddenly,a familiar car stopped in front of her.