What Luna said was somewhat reasonable.Though still frustrated, he said to Luna, "I misunderstood you. I'm sorry."Luna acted as if she were strong. "It's okay. As long as you understand my feelings, I'm satisfied," she responded, smiling.She looked as though she was hurt by Shayne's misunderstanding but was trying hard to hold it in.Although Shayne still didn't like her, seeing her silently give so much for him moved him.He looked at Luna and said seriously, "After your child is born, I will not only pay for the child's support, but I'll also cover part of your expenses."Luna looked at Shayne in surprise. He was willing to support her child and take care of her as well?It seemed her acting wasn't in vain.Luna was very pleased with today's outcome.After finishing the conversation with Luna, Shayne found a seat and sat down, watching Aralyn from a distance.Julian was sitting next to her, and it was clear that Julian's love for Aralyn was deep.In business, he was alw
"About four to five hundred thousand, I think?" Julian answered without hesitation.I frowned. "That's expensive. Don't you think it's wasteful to wear it just once?"Julian lifted his head to look into my eyes. "My girlfriend wore this dress on our first day together while attending a banquet with me. It's worth keeping this dress for the sentimental value."I stared at him for a long time before replying, "You've got a sense of humor."Julian stood up and walked to me. "I know when you were with Shayne, you were probably afraid to spend too much because he was starting his business and under financial pressure. You worried it might affect his company's operations, so you were always frugal.""But my company is much larger now, Lyn. Even if you spend more, I can afford to take care of you. You don't have to save money for me."As he spoke, he held my hand."But we're not actually a couple."Julian maintained his composure. "If we want others to believe we're dating, then our i
Willow nodded firmly. "Okay."…Zach stood off to the side, watching Aralyn's departing figure from a distance longingly.But this time, he held back the impulse to follow her.There were more important matters for Shayne to attend to. Zach got into the car and instructed Noah, "Take me to my dad's villa."Noah was a bit puzzled. "You're not going to follow your mom today?"Could it be that he was tired of her? If that were the case, then good for Zach."Because if Dad wants to control me, he definitely won't let me take my belongings with me. So, we have to act on it before he does. We'll move everything out. That way, by the time he tries to stop us, it'll already be too late."Zach reluctantly looked away. "Once we're done today, I can be with Mom again tomorrow.""But after breaking ties with your dad, what will you do if you run out of money?" Noah asked."My mom bought me some commercial properties. The annual rent is more than enough to support me and you guys, so you
I looked at her in surprise.Kids these days typically didn't like studying. But Willow was willing to learn."I want to study ahead of time so that when I start elementary school, I won't have to worry about falling behind," she stated calmly."Alright." Since she loved learning, I, of course, fully supported her. "I'll go to the bookstore tomorrow and see if they have the textbooks you need."Willow agreed cheerfully.Julian, who had been listening on the side, was also surprised. Something seemed to occur to him as he stood up and said to Willow, "Come with me."Though confused, Willow still followed him.Julian stopped on the third floor and opened a door.Willow's eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at the room filled with toys piled all over the floor."I bought these for you a few days ago but forgot to tell you," Julian said, unusually gentle.Crouching down, he added, "Take the time to enjoy them now.""All of these are for me?" Willow was still in shock. "Y
He knew lying wasn't right, but if he told Shayne the truth, he wouldn't be able to move everything out.If that happened, the shops and savings Aralyn left him would all slip through his fingers."I need to stay on an IV drip today," he added calmly.Shayne quickly asked, "Do you need me to come take care of you?"Zach refused, "No need. Noah and Mr. Sanderson are looking after me. You don't have to worry."After chatting briefly with Shayne, Zach found an excuse to end the call.Noah and Lewis helped load everything into the car.Zach's desk was placed in his bedroom. Once they finished packing up everything, Zach went into his bedroom and closed the door.He opened a hidden compartment, revealing a stash of gold bars.Beneath the gold bars were property deeds, including two or three residential properties and more than ten commercial properties.The rental income from these properties was deposited into a bank account every year.There was also a bank card with a signific
In my view, such an interaction was already intimate enough. "It should be convincing enough, right?"Julian didn't refute me but said thoughtfully, "Lyn, the cost of lying is that he'll keep pestering you."Suddenly, he felt Shayne's presence wasn't all too bad. After all, it gave him an excuse to take things further.I bit my lip.To be honest, I really didn't want to have any more contact with Shayne.I could only rely on Julian. "Then what should we do to make him believe us completely?"As soon as the words left my mouth, Julian pulled me toward him with force.I lost control of my balance and ended up sitting on his lap. Instinctively, I tried to get up, but Julian held me firmly in place."Lyn, I'm just demonstrating for you," he uttered in a captivating tone."Alright." My face heated uncontrollably as I tried to get up. "I get it now."However, Julian wouldn't let me go. "Why is your face so red? Didn't you do this with Shayne?"I shook my head. "You already know Sh
Julian supported Aralyn's slender waist, forcing her to continue kissing him.Aralyn's arms hung limply around Julian's neck.Even from a distance, Shayne could see how irresistibly alluring Aralyn looked at that moment.He had always believed that Julian and Aralyn's claim of being in a relationship was just a ploy to make him back off. But as he watched them talk and Aralyn sat on Julian's lap, which eventually led to them kissing passionately, a voice in his mind kept telling him that this was real. It wasn't an act at all.Shayne's eyes turned bloodshot, and his heart ached unbearably.He really had lost Aralyn. She would never forgive him again. She had a new life and a new lover.Shayne pulled out his phone and called a friend. "Have you found out what I asked you to investigate?"The other party sounded exasperated. "It hasn't even been a day, man! How could I have results so fast? Give me a little more time."Shayne could sense the frustration in the response but stil
"Julian, give the phone to Aralyn!" Shayne's anger was nearly impossible to conceal in his voice.Julian didn't do as he said, "She's right next to me. If you have something to say, just say it.""Aralyn, if you really have been physically intimate with him, then there's no going back between us!" Shayne shouted hastily."Is that so?" I said, lifting my head and kissing Julian.Julian looked at me in surprise.Smiling playfully, I said, "That's a good thing to me."Shayne felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him, and he found it hard to breathe."Don't be impulsive! Aralyn, you're an adult. Just consider it my plea. Don't accept a man so casually."Julian raised an eyebrow. "Mr. Pearce, don't ruin my good time."With that, he hung up.I lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling. "He's really strange."He didn't love me, but he acted as if he truly cared about me.Julian stood up, maintaining distance from me. "He's the type who doesn't appreciate something wh
"If I used my position for personal gain, Aralyn would probably even thank me."As Mark's words fell, Donald and Yasmin's expressions dimmed.Mark ignored them and left. But before he did, he glanced at the office behind him and sent Julian a message."Mr. Hughes, Aralyn's father and sister are in the company."Julian replied, "Got it."Mark believed Julian would handle everything, so he left the company, planning to take care of the office building matters.Just then, a notification sounded. He glanced at it, seeing that Aralyn had transferred the money. It was a considerable amount, close to ten million.Mark checked his savings. After years of living frugally, he had saved several tens of millions. He used it all to buy the office above Alice's.After handling everything, he proceeded to run the paperwork for establishing the company. Not only that, he had also started recruiting employees as well as drafting company benefits and regulations.…Donald glanced at the doorwa
When Mark returned to his office, he took out the project proposals and handed them to Donald. "I've reviewed these projects.""Aren't these projects supposed to be discussed with Julian?" Donald asked.Mark raised an eyebrow in disbelief. "Do you really think Mr. Hughes would personally handle such small projects?""Who else, then?" Donald countered.Mark sat down across from him. "If Mr. Hughes needs to handle such small projects, even if he had 48 hours a day, it still wouldn't be enough. Mr. Hughes is a busy person. If you're unwilling to discuss this, we can assign the project to someone else. You're not the only option."Donald's expression darkened slightly. "I understand.""Good, then let's get started."Donald glanced at Yasmin.Understanding his intention, Yasmin sat next to Mark. "Can you tell us what Mr. Hughes is busy with these days?""My job description does not include revealing Mr. Hughes' schedule, so please be mindful of that," Mark responded indifferently.
Julian raised an eyebrow. "That's true."He watched Mark leave before slowly walking over to me.Seeing me busy drawing designs for peripheral merchandise and switching to working on my comic whenever I got tired, he remained silent for a long time.Finally, he asked, "Can I invest in your company?"I looked up and met Julian's gaze. "Hmm?""Our company shouldn't be short on funds in the short term."After thinking it over seriously, I decided it was better to refuse Julian. "If we run into financial difficulties later, I'll come to you."Although Julian was a little disappointed, he had no choice but to accept it. "By the way, how's the progress on your other comic?"He was referring to the romance comic I was working on as a side project.I had been drawing it a lot recently, though I hadn't released it yet.I opened my folder and glanced at it. "Take a look."Julian took a quick look and said with satisfaction, "Update it constantly. The company will put all its resources
"I'm not busy," Mark said.He probably had been busy for so long that he had gotten used to it. Now, he handled many things with ease."Since I'm taking so much money from you, it's only right that I help you handle all these things. But since we're starting a company, can I invest in it?"I was stunned. "But right now, our profit-sharing is about the same."If he invested, wouldn't that mean I'd be making less and less money?Mark quickly explained, "Don't worry. Even after I invest, our profit-sharing will remain the same."The main reason was that he believed I had top-tier strategic thinking and operational ability. Besides, I was the one who created this brand.After hesitating for a while, he finally revealed his true thoughts. "My position isn't irreplaceable to you. But it's different if I invest."I understood what Mark meant—he wanted to have a real stake in the company. "Alright. But if we're setting up a company, shouldn't we buy an office building? We might not be
I remembered something about the part-time business and was about to call Mark when he pushed the door open and walked in.His face was full of excitement. "I have good news for you.""Hmm?"Mark leaned in and asked, "Do you remember when I told you that the collectibles are selling really well?"I nodded. "Of course.""It also boosted our peripheral merchandise sales."Mark estimated the numbers roughly. Next month, the money I would receive would be at least several tens of millions and possibly even over a billion.His share wouldn't be small either.Mark's heart was practically in his throat. In the past, he would never have imagined that working for someone else could one day earn him this much money."Right now, whether it's the comics or other merchandise, sales have skyrocketed. The printing factory has ramped up production significantly. I heard that employees over there have started working overtime, and the overtime pay is really high."However, they still can't ke
Shayne's company was doing well. Ever since they had collaborated with Shayne's company, their revenue had skyrocketed. Buying these things was no problem for him."Is just this one set enough?" he asked.Luna was making her own money now, so she understood how hard it was to earn. But on second thought, since Shayne was willing to spend, she might as well let him.Hence, she pointed to a few more sets."I'll take all of these," Shayne said to the salesperson."Pick out a few sets for the kids too."Luna wanted to choose expensive, value-retaining jewelry. But those were obviously not suitable for children.Her heart raced. The total for these sets was already close to tens of millions. She should be satisfied.She then picked out gold jewelry for the children.Shayne paid for everything.Luna didn't like Shayne. But because of these pieces of jewelry, she found him much more pleasing to the eye. "You're so nice.""I hope that when I'm broke, you'll still want to be with me.
"I learned a lot of things today. Mason told me that your divorce from Rowan wasn't because Rowan's family went bankrupt," Shayne uttered slowly.Luna pushed Shayne away and looked at him. "Why are you suddenly bringing this up?""I'm sorry for misunderstanding you," he apologized.Luna didn't mind. "I wouldn't really call it a misunderstanding. Maybe I was too firm in my decision when I left you, which led you to misunderstand me."Shayne looked into Luna's eyes. "Aralyn said if I don't cherish you, I might regret it in the future. I gave it some thought, and I think she's right. So, from today onward, I want to cherish the days I spend with you."Luna smiled, her eyes crinkling. "Okay. But I've been busy with my career, so I might not have much time.""I'll help you," Shayne replied."Thank you," Luna said sincerely.Having been used to not having money for so long, Luna had developed the habit of saving. Now that she could earn her own money, she was thinking what she should
Shayne suddenly felt that Mason was incredibly smart, but he didn't dislike that kind of intelligence. "Okay."…Shayne dropped Mason off at kindergarten.Then, he drove to Willow's kindergarten. When he saw me about to get into the car, he quickly stepped in front of me. "Let's have a proper talk."I knew that if I didn't give him a chance to speak, he would keep blocking me here until I was willing to talk to him.To avoid wasting time, I decided to settle this quickly. "Alright, what do you want to say?"Shayne wanted to say a lot of things. But the moment he saw me, it was as if all those words got stuck in his throat. He couldn't say a single thing.In the end, he only managed to squeeze out, "Lately, I can't stop thinking about the days we were together."If he only wanted to chat casually or reminisce about the past, that would be a complete waste of my time."So what?"Shayne was used to my indifference, but it still hurt him a little. "Back when I pursued you, I trul
"Back then, Mommy had some savings and used all of it as our expenses. Daddy felt that we couldn't keep living like that, so he resigned from their company. Then, they came over and scolded Mommy."Mason's tone was full of sarcasm. "They said Mommy had instigated Daddy to quit. Mommy was really upset and cried at home secretly. But when Daddy came back, she still greeted him with a smile."Mommy only suffered all this injustice because she married Daddy, so when Mommy stayed quiet about it, I took the initiative to tell Daddy."He patted my head and told me he would handle it. Then, he went to the balcony. I overheard him telling Grandpa and Grandma to stop interfering in his life. He said that since he no longer worked for them and wasn't taking their money, he was already living independently."No one should have anything to say about his wife. That day, Grandpa and Grandma got really mad. Daddy just listened quietly and then hung up the phone. Back then, they were both under a l