Novels by Lynn Lin

Inside the bedroom, the air still reeked of the sour aftertaste of a hangover.Jess stood by the bed, wringing the wet towel in her hands until it deformed.She looked at the resentment written all over Elise's face. Her lips moved, about to say something.Knock, knock.The sound broke the heavy silence."Elise? Are you awake? I was worried sick..."It was Justin's voice. Low, with just the right amount of huskiness. He sounded like he hadn't slept all night.Elise looked down at herself. Her silk pajamas were messy, but covered enough.She propped herself up, adjusted her collar, and called out, "Come in."The door was pushed open gently. Justin walked in quickly.His eyes were rimmed with red. His hair was messy. His usually crisp suit was wrinkled.The second he saw Elise was safe, a look of ecstatic relief exploded in his eyes.The expression was realistic to the extreme. As if Elise was his entire world."Thank God. You're finally awake!"Justin rushed to the bed in three strides

Early the next morning.News spread through the underground of Hayden City as if it had wings.The wooded path next to St. Mary's Hospital had turned into a slaughterhouse overnight.The bloodstains hadn't even dried yet. Dozens of solid iron bats were twisted like pretzels.Ten elite enforcers of the Shadow Society. Not a single one walked out on his own two feet.The worst among them had their limbs shattered. They would spend the rest of their lives in wheelchairs.Residents nearby claimed the wailing from the woods lasted for a full half-hour.Strangely, the Police Department remained eerily silent.The lead inspector took one look at the scene and withdrew his men. The case file contained only two words: "Gang Fight."At this moment, the dormant titans of Hayden City shuddered.The city's stagnant waters had finally been broken by a giant boulder, stirring up a violent undercurrent.Nicholas remained at St. Mary's for the night, only leaving after confirming Ryan was fine.He als

"Hello? Talk to me! What the hell is going on?"Oliver shot to his feet, shoving the woman in his arms aside roughly.His chest heaved. His hand gripped the phone like a vise.However, there was only the sound of wind and the heavy thud of a body hitting the ground on the other end.Then, dead silence.It lasted for about five seconds.Then, a deep, indifferent voice drifted from the receiver."Is that Oliver?"Oliver's pupils contracted to pinpoints.It was Nicholas.He had a string of curses ready to scream, but the moment he heard that voice, his throat went dry.He opened his mouth. Finally, he squeezed out a single word through his teeth."Yeah.""Oh, I remember you. I used to run wild with your father back in the day."Nicholas sounded relaxed. There was even a touch of warmth, like catching up with an old friend."Time flies. Your father passed too soon. It seems he didn't teach you how to keep your dogs on a leash."Oliver felt rage burning in his chest, but he clenched his fi

Behind the distant trees, Elise's secretary clamped her hand over her mouth.Her pupils had shrunk to pinpoints from sheer terror. She was shaking like a leaf.Behind her, Elise's security team finally arrived at the edge of the woods, footsteps urgent.The lead bodyguard was about to rush in when the secretary grabbed his sleeve."Don't!"Her voice was a hushed sob."That's the top family in Hayden City... the Wells family. Do you want to get us all killed?!"The bodyguard froze mid-step.In the face of power at that level, hired muscle like them weren't even expendable pawns.In the center of the woods.Olivia stood by Ryan. Her gaze drifted involuntarily to Elise on the ground.This was her first time seeing Ryan's "ex-wife" up close.Even drunk and unconscious, Elise's face held a mature, sultry allure.Olivia pursed her lips. Her eyes lingered on Elise's heaving chest for a few seconds.Then, she looked down, checking her own curves in the dim moonlight.The white dress outlined

Nicholas paced back and forth in the study of Wells Manor.Despite his tailored suit, he looked like a cat on a hot tin roof. Fine beads of sweat coated his forehead."Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"He slammed his fist onto the desk. An antique vase wobbled, nearly crashing down.The Old Master had given strict orders: Take care of Little Young Master Ryan.That was the Old Master's bloodline. Maybe The future heir of the entire Wells family!And the result?Ryan was getting beaten up out there!The news made Nicholas's blood run cold.Horrifying images flashed through his mind—What if Ryan was critically injured? What if Ryan died?The Old Master's wrath was not to be trifled with.If that happened, Nicholas's life wouldn't be enough to pay for it."Useless trash!"Nicholas grabbed his car keys. He didn't even fix his suit. He stormed out of the study."Get all security personnel! Follow me!"He dove into his black Maybach. The car roared out of the manor gates.Usually steady and seaso

Everyone turned toward the sound.Under the dim streetlights, a slender figure emerged from the gloom.A girl in a white dress, her golden hair spilling over her shoulders like a waterfall.Compared to Elise's sharp, aggressive beauty, this girl possessed an ethereal, elegant grace.However, her appearance right now only complicated the already tense situation.The masked leader stared at her coldly, a flash of impatience in his eyes.His voice was raspy and menacing. "Beauty, if you don't want to get hurt, walk away. This has nothing to do with you."Ryan's pupils contracted slightly.It was Olivia.He never expected her to be here.Forcing down his worry, he looked at Olivia and gave her a nearly imperceptible signal with his eyes.The message was clear: Leave. Now.Olivia stood still, looking at Ryan, who was surrounded.There were streaks of blood on his clothes. She didn't know if it was his or someone else's.The firefighter who always wore a gentle smile was now facing down fiv