"Qadir, why aren't you saying anything? Aren't you happy to see me?" Sophie Ashton, aka Seraphina, said, pouting grievously. "It's been so long since I last saw you, and you don't even miss me. I've decided not to like you anymore. I'm going to leave you."She laughed again cheerfully and said, "Qadir, if I don't like you anymore, what will you do? I guess you'll be a bachelor for the rest of your life because no woman wants to face your cold look, right?"She clicked her tongue to express her sympathy for Quinn.Quinn carried her into the elevator with steady steps, still ignoring her.Sophie continued, "You're twenty-eight. Why don't you find a girlfriend to take care of you? Do you want the Ashton family to end from your generation? Or perhaps you want to follow Grandpa's advice and marry me?""Shut up!" Quinn squeezed out two words through his teeth, genuinely wanting to leave the babbling girl on the street for the homeless.Though being irritated by her, Quinn held her gently. H
Sophie looked up and hissed, "I'm 18 years old. I'm not a kid anymore. You can do whatever you want, but I can't. That's so unfair!"Quinn scolded, "Because I'm your brother!""Would any brother let his sister drench in cold water? Would any brother be so mean to his sister?" Sophie cried hysterically, her body twitching."Tears won't help. You're grounded for three months. Change your poor attitude, reflect on your mistakes, and improve your behavior." Quinn knew Sophie was pretending. He didn't go soft on her nor let her fool him."You don't like me. You don't need me. You always bully me..." Sophie cried even louder."Don't change the subject! We're talking about what happened tonight!" Quinn pressed."You're bullying me." Sophie wiped away her tears and stared at Quinn.Quinn thundered, "Sophie!"Sophie rubbed her eyes and screamed, "What? Can't I state the obvious?""Pack your things. Get back to Althera tomorrow. Learn some etiquette. Learn a sense of propriety and shame. Learn
"Sophie is missing?" Quinn flipped through the newspaper in his hand and asked without looking up."Yes." Scarlet nodded nervously."Let Ethan Blake be more alert and call me in advance if anything happens. If something like yesterday happens again, I will bring Sophie back even if I have to tie her up." Quinn put down the newspaper, got up, and walked to the dining room."Yes." Scarlet nodded repeatedly.Quinn leisurely finished breakfast alone, and then had Gordon drive him to NextEra Technologies.As soon as Quinn left, Sophie swaggered down the stairs and coquettishly hugged Scarlet, saying, "Scarlet, thank you very much. It was very kind of you to help me."Scarlet said with lingering fear, "I was so scared just now. I thought Mr. Ashton knew we were deceiving him.""He's not a mind reader. How could he know that I was upstairs?" Sophie said while putting on her sun hat and sunglasses. "I have to go. After the shooting of the film finishes, I'll take you out to have some fun.""H
"Mr. Ashton?" Martha screamed excitedly. "Do you think this figure looks like Mr. Ashton?"Isabella wasn't interested in the gossip in the entertainment industry, but when she heard what Martha said, she uncontrollably opened the official site of Twitter.Seraphina' love was the first trending topic on Twitter, along with a few photos.In the first photo, she quietly nestled against a man's chest. Judging from the back view in the second photo, they should be kissing. The third photo showed a man carrying her into a mansion.Although only the silhouette of the man was captured, Isabella was very familiar with it because she had just seen it this morning.She comforted herself inwardly, "The silhouette alone can't prove that this is Quinn."Besides Isabella, everyone else in the office also thought that the figure looked like Quinn.Seeing the silvery-gray suit draped over the girl's shoulders, Isabella was certain that it was Quinn because he liked this color. She had known him for a
Lucas said, "It's strange, Quinn didn't pay any attention to this at all, I wonder what he really wants to do?"Alexander averted his gaze, glancing at Lucas, "You said he ignored it?"Lucas said, "I wonder if Quinn has yet to realize how serious it is that he has offended you."Alexander said, "Keep putting pressure on me then."He only needed to push Quinn to a dead end, to make Quinn come to him for help. Then, he just had to subtly suggest that Quinn divorce Isabella, and he could let him off the hook. That would be enough.***Isabella walked and stopped, stopped and walked, and eventually arrived at the famous food street in Northbay.Delicious Street had delicacies from all over the country. As Isabella walked along, she bought and tasted a bit of various snacks.After having a full meal, the things that couldn't be figured out were also understood.Why did she have to make herself miserable? She should have a good talk with Quinn when she got home in the evening. If they could
"Isabella, do you really not believe in me?" Quinn looked at Isabella, his deep gaze becoming even more inscrutable, as if it held too many complex emotions.Meeting his deep gaze, Isabella thought back to Quinn's every move during this period, she began to doubt if she was overthinking. She couldn't conclude that he was involved with another woman just because of a silhouette.But upon further thought, Isabella hesitated again, just like she had never imagined before that Alexander would betray their relationship. But in the end?In the end, she was utterly discredited and had no choice but to leave her hometown and flee to a foreign place.Isabella didn't want past events to repeat themselves. It was better for both of them to part ways early, while there were still no feelings between her and Quinn, and no attachments.After careful consideration, Isabella said again, "Quinn, it's not that I'm unwilling to trust you, but I really can't trust you one hundred percent. Besides, there'
On a late autumn night, there was a piercing chill in the air.Gust after gust of cold wind, cunning and tricky, always blew when people let down their guard, swallowing up the last breath of midsummer, making one's hair stand on end.But in Northbay, the city that never sleeps, it seemed to never fear the cold.Even though it was late at night, the streets were still bustling with people, a constant stream that didn't stop for the biting cold wind - lively, yet ruthless.The Starbucks in Northbay was also bustling. Gossip and rumors were rife, along with some remarks that were colder and more biting than the cold wind - sarcastic mockery, scheming and plotting.Just like those two unremarkable women in the corner.April handed the scarf she had bought - the same model as the one Isabella had purchased - to Amelia. "Cousin, the weather is getting cold. I specifically chose this for you. It's a limited edition from this brand, there are only six in the whole city."Upon seeing the logo
"It's me." The visitor smiled, casually walked over to April, and casually picked up the expensive scarf on the table for a closer look. Then, with a sigh of regret, he said, "Such a good scarf, it's a pity Ms. Bennett doesn't want it."The person came in, talking while wrapping the scarf around their neck, and laughed, "You see, it seems to suit me better."April looked at her, seemingly lost in thought. The fiery red scarf hung on the newcomer's body, shining brightly like a flame, as if it was a torch in the darkness—Perhaps this was the only chance to trample Isabella underfoot, she had to seize it tightly.Then, she said, "Do you know what the significance of wanting this scarf from me is?"The visitor, squinting at April, said, "I dared to put on the scarf, how could I not know what it means to wear it?"April was somewhat puzzled, "We usually don't have any interaction, why are you willing to help me?"The newcomer elegantly fiddled with the scarf around their neck, and natura
How Quinn wished she would say more! He had so many things he wanted to tell her, he wanted to know how she had spent these past three years.He wanted to tell her that their Izzy II was already three years old, very cute and sensible, and sometimes quite a handful.But all of these, he couldn't tell her now.Or, didn't know how to start.His wife, his Isabella, she no longer remembered their past."Iris?" Quinn repeated her Slendish name a few times, laughing, "Iris is a very nice and interesting name, the goddess of starry night in mythology. I suppose your Celestian name must also be very nice."Suddenly hearing someone ask for her Celestian name, Iris couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed. After a moment's hesitation, she still said, "I fell seriously ill two years ago and forgot everything from before. My father didn't tell me my Celestian name, but he calls me Izzy."- Izzy.The tip of the tongue touched the lower teet
The rapidly descending elevator suddenly got stuck and did not continue to descend.The scream in the elevator stopped abruptly, but Isabella's fists did not. She seemed to be greatly frightened, treating the person holding her as a ferocious beast.Quinn held her tightly, constantly comforting her, "Isabella, don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I'm here, it's okay, it's okay, I will never let anything happen to you again, never again—"Three years ago, he lost her and he has been filled with regret ever since.If he were to encounter her now, no matter the cost, he would absolutely not let her suffer the slightest harm again. No one could hurt her anymore.Quinn held Isabella tightly, instructing, "Anyone with a phone, take it out for lighting, and immediately press the emergency button to notify the property management."Hearing his calm voice, the trapped people in the elevator were like they had taken a sedative, no one made a fuss o
Because there was hope, there were countless disappointments.This time, Quinn did not act immediately, but quietly watched the woman, whose silhouette resembled that of his Isabella, walk further and further away.Just as she turned the corner and disappeared from his line of sight, Quinn could no longer care about anything else, and he rushed out of the crowd surrounding him.Regardless of whether that person was his Isabella or not, even if the truth would disappoint him, he still wanted to confirm it with his own eyes.He would rather be disappointed again than miss any opportunity that might lead him to her.Quinn suddenly ran off, and for reasons unknown, everyone else followed him."Mr. Ashton..."The one who called out to him was Braylon. After finishing the matters here, there was still a very important meeting waiting for him. He had no time to delay."Don't follow me," Quinn said without turning his head.As s
The StylePulse Show was world-class. After the event, not only did the models' value skyrocket, but the attention received by the backstage designers also significantly increased.Although the designers did not have as much exposure in front of the audience as the models, their status in the fashion industry was far higher than that of the models, and those who won awards were extremely popular for a time.After Iris won the award, there wasn't much change in her life, because her father managed all her affairs. She just needed to draw her design drafts, and life was still very comfortable.On the third day of arriving at Northbay, Kason had already accepted an announcement for Iris, it was an interview program for a fashion segment on a certain TV station in Northbay.Designers always worked behind the scenes, and Iris had never made a public appearance over the years. Suddenly hearing such news, she was resistant internally. However, when she saw the ho
Quinn looked in the direction Izzy II was pointing, but still saw nothing, finally shaking his head in frustration.What has been going on with him recently?Even seeing a simple heart-shaped band-aid, or hearing some childish words from Izzy II, he could associate everything with Isabella."Daddy, Izzy was hungry, she wanted to eat red strawberries and sweet chocolate." Izzy II raised her little hands to hold her father's face, and said seriously with a soft voice.Soon, Izzy II could no longer remember Izzy I who had just helped her, she was just craving for delicious food."Does Izzy want to eat?" Looking at his daughter's twinkling big eyes, Quinn couldn't help but lean down and kiss her rosy cheeks."Kiss for five hundred bucks." Izzy II spread her hands, said softly, "Daddy, give money."Quinn asked, "Does Izzy want money? Or does she want strawberries?"Hearing her father's words, Izzy tilted her little head and blinked
The little girl first looked at Iris with a shocked expression, then stretched out her hand, pointing at Iris, "You are Izzy I," then pointed at herself, "I am Izzy II." Then she made a "2" with her chubby little hand, "We, two Izzys!"Izzy II looked so adorable that Izzy I couldn't help but laugh out loud, "So Izzy II, why aren't your family members with you?"Such a lovely child was left here just like that. If it weren't for her conscience, Iris really wanted to take this child home and raise it herself."Tania was over there, and so was Ethan," Izzy II pointed behind her, not far off. There stood a woman and several bodyguards, their gaze fixed intently in this direction. Not a single move escaped their watchful eyes.Iris understood in an instant, it wasn't that no one was watching her, but rather, there were too many people watching her. Perhaps the little one didn't want so many people following her, so those people could only watch her from a dist
Iris had spent the past three years, the years she could remember, living in the city of Serenova. She had grown accustomed to the pace of life and the environment in this city. She particularly loved the city's fashionable atmosphere and deep down, she didn't want to return to her home country to develop her career.But her father was very good to her, he gave a lot for her.Her mother passed away early, and her father, in order to take care of her, did not remarry. It could be said that he devoted all his thoughts and efforts to her throughout his life.Her father, in order to take care of her, had almost given up his own life, placing all his hopes on her. He gave her enough space and trust, allowing her to excel in the field she loved.This kindness, Iris had no way to repay. So, now that her father was old and wanted to return to his birthplace, she had no reason not to accompany him.Fortunately, the nature of her job was relatively flexible.
The StylePulse Show concluded, with Iris winning both the Newcomer Award and the Best Fashion Award, becoming the first young designer in the history of the StylePulse Show to win both the Newcomer Award and the Best Fashion Award.As Iris received the trophy, she also got a substantial amount of prize money. More importantly, she finally achieved her life's dream of becoming a designer recognized by professionals.For Iris, the most important thing was that, once she had status and position, she could naturally earn more and more money. Then, she could live in a bigger house with her father and lead a better life.Three years ago, Iris had suffered from a severe illness. After recovering from the illness, she had forgotten all her previous memories, she didn't even know who she was.Fortunately, her father was by her side, helping her recover her previous memories, and also helped her rediscover her talent for fashion design, which enabled her to achieve
Arriving at Misty's little house, at first glance of Misty, Quinn could hardly recognize it.In just a short period of absence, Misty, who was originally as fat as a round ball, had suddenly lost a lot of weight, becoming quite thin and flat.It lay in its little house, weak and powerless, looking as if it could take its last breath at any moment."Misty..." Quinn crouched beside it, calling it softly while reaching out to stroke its head."Woof woof--" Upon hearing Quinn's voice, Misty struggled to open its eyes. Its eyeballs rolled around, seemingly glistening with tears."Misty, don't be afraid. Daddy has called the doctor, and the doctor will be here soon." Quinn picked it up, holding it carefully in his arms."Woo woo--" Misty whimpered again, shaking its little head gently, as if saying it didn't want to see the doctor, it wanted to leave with its mother. But its mother was no longer there, and there was no point in it staying. It want