"Obviously. Your family's company is huge, which could help Donald climb a few levels. Plus, you're handsome, and you treat your woman well. It's enough to make a lot of women fall for you," I responded.Even if most men didn't have Julian's wealth but had his looks and personality, they would probably be more willing to settle down in marriage.Julian just didn't realize how great he was.I showed him another video.Julian watched it and was speechless. "They're being so blatantly obvious. Are they trying to make you notice?""Who knows?" I shrugged."By the way, do you have any events to attend?"If he stayed in the company all the time, Yasmin wouldn't even have a chance to meet him.Julian thought carefully and said, "There's a banquet tonight."Then, he quickly reassured me, "Don't worry. There's no way I'd be interested in other women."I didn't think much of it. "Feeling attracted to someone is normal. After all, she does look a little like me."As much as I disliked
Mark laughed when he heard that and replied excitedly, "Of course! I'll inform them of the great news right away!""Tell them to just focus on doing their jobs well. They don't need to take on extra tasks. Also, after deducting operational costs, I plan to take a large portion of the profits and distribute them among everyone. This way, their monthly salaries will increase significantly compared to before."Honestly, when I first saw such a large sum of money flowing into my account, I was extremely excited.But after thinking it through, I gradually became more rational.If I hoarded all the money just because I was earning more while my employees continued to struggle, then how would I be any different from an ordinary boss?Back when I worked for others, the thing I hated most was this kind of employer.Once I figured that out, it felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders.It was strange. I had been a boss before, but I had never thought this way.Why was it d
"Mom, can you please divorce Dad?"It was 9:00 pm. I was trying to put Zach to sleep. Just when I thought he was about to drift off, he suddenly asked that question.That short question left me stunned for a long minute. My hand patting on his back also froze.I felt a painful twinge in my chest.Over the years, my relationship with my child's father had been pretty good. Logically, a child nurtured by love should feel happy living in such an environment.And yet…Why did he have such thoughts?Puzzled, I asked, "Why do you say that?" I softened my voice in case I unintentionally scared him."You never let me eat fried chicken or ice cream..."As he was almost asleep, his voice was unclear and tinged with the innocence typical of his age.I didn't know whether to feel amused or disappointed.To think that he wanted me to divorce his dad because of something so trivial...Children sure were naive.As I listened to his breathing gradually grow steady, I knew he had fallen as
With the tablet in my hands, I left Zach's bedroom and headed straight for Shayne's study.But I couldn't understand...Out of everyone, why Luna?The first time I heard about Luna was at my wedding.Shayne treated me well back then. When I was feeling down, he would tell me it was okay, and that nobody was perfect. He would patiently stay with me until I felt better. When I got sick, he would drop everything to take care of me.Because of that, I resolutely decided to marry for love, even if that meant moving far away from home.Just as I was in a pure white wedding dress, holding a bouquet that signified purity and looking forward to our life together, I overheard his friends discussing his first love."I always thought Shayne and Luna would end up together. They were so passionately in love back then.""Exactly. They looked like a match made in heaven.""What a pity."The regret in their voices was genuine.At that moment, I began to doubt whether Shayne truly loved me.
Shayne's other hand pinched my chin, forcing me not to evade, and then his lips pressed down on mine."You'll like it."…Zach was in the senior class of kindergarten.School started at 8:00 am every day.It took about 20 minutes to drive to the kindergarten. To avoid being late, he would leave home at 7:30 am every day.I, on the other hand, got up at 6:30 am to cook breakfast.Today's breakfast was a bit simpler. It was ravioli that I prepared last night.The broth was the troublesome part. I needed to simmer fresh chicken broth.I lay bay leaves at the bottom of the ceramic pot, placed a whole cleaned chicken inside, and finally placed a few sprigs of thyme on top. I then covered it and turned the heat to high.Once the water boiled, I lifted the lid, and the rich aroma of chicken broth wafted up to greet me.After adding a bit of salt, I turn the heat down to simmer.Now that I was done with this, I happily left the kitchen and went to the dressing room to help the boys
Did Shayne write Luna this letter on the eve of our wedding?The other letter was Luna's reply to him."I'm sending back your letter with mine. Shayne, I am happy now. I hope you wish me happiness. And please don't contact me in the future; I'm afraid my husband will misunderstand."After I read these two letters, I could connect almost all the information in a way that made sense.Luna was clearly Shayne's first love. And yet, Shayne hated Luna so much.I subconsciously tightened my grip on the mop.So, it was because Luna had once betrayed Shayne. However, he convinced himself not to dwell on the mistakes Luna had made or the hurt she had caused him. All he wanted was for her to return to him.Unfortunately, Luna still rejected him.It was only at this moment that I finally understood why he was so emotional when his friends mentioned Luna at our wedding.But what about now?Why did he bring out these two letters?Was he trying to remind himself of Luna's heartlessness a
What?That short sentence left me in shock. I couldn't regain my composure for a long time.I only stared at Shayne in disbelief.He said he took Zach to his mother's place, didn't he?Zach's grandmother should know about Zach's condition. She wouldn't let Zach eat just anything.So, why was Zach in the hospital?And how did Luna know about Zach's condition?"Which hospital is it?" Shayne hurriedly picked up the clothes that had fallen on the floor and put them on in a panic.Luna cried on the phone while telling him the name of the hospital.Worried about Zach, I could only follow behind Shayne.It was then that Shayne noticed my presence.I knew my expression was grim as if I was on the verge of exploding, but I ultimately held it in.He opened the car door and got in immediately.I also got into the passenger seat.We were silent the entire journey.My head, messy with information, slowly started to clear up during this 20-minute journey.In other words, Shayne was s
Zach's innocent yet blunt words pierced my heart like a needle. While sick and in his most vulnerable moment, the person he thought of was still the very woman responsible for making him ill.I looked down at him. The illness had clearly taken a toll on him. After saying just two sentences, he had already fallen back asleep.Shayne had heard Zach's words too. He took my hand, uttering, "Honey."I didn't feel like talking to him and tried to pull my hand away.However, he tightened his grip, refusing to let go. "What happened today was just an accident. Mom acted on her own. Zach only said that because he's sick; he didn't mean to say that—""I can understand where Zach's coming from," I said as I carried Zach and headed toward the exit. "He's infatuated with Luna, so naturally, he thinks she's perfect in every way."I paused for a moment before continuing, "And yet, I've strictly forbidden Zach from seeing Luna. He's bound to react strongly against it at first. "Zach is not a b
Mark laughed when he heard that and replied excitedly, "Of course! I'll inform them of the great news right away!""Tell them to just focus on doing their jobs well. They don't need to take on extra tasks. Also, after deducting operational costs, I plan to take a large portion of the profits and distribute them among everyone. This way, their monthly salaries will increase significantly compared to before."Honestly, when I first saw such a large sum of money flowing into my account, I was extremely excited.But after thinking it through, I gradually became more rational.If I hoarded all the money just because I was earning more while my employees continued to struggle, then how would I be any different from an ordinary boss?Back when I worked for others, the thing I hated most was this kind of employer.Once I figured that out, it felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders.It was strange. I had been a boss before, but I had never thought this way.Why was it d
"Obviously. Your family's company is huge, which could help Donald climb a few levels. Plus, you're handsome, and you treat your woman well. It's enough to make a lot of women fall for you," I responded.Even if most men didn't have Julian's wealth but had his looks and personality, they would probably be more willing to settle down in marriage.Julian just didn't realize how great he was.I showed him another video.Julian watched it and was speechless. "They're being so blatantly obvious. Are they trying to make you notice?""Who knows?" I shrugged."By the way, do you have any events to attend?"If he stayed in the company all the time, Yasmin wouldn't even have a chance to meet him.Julian thought carefully and said, "There's a banquet tonight."Then, he quickly reassured me, "Don't worry. There's no way I'd be interested in other women."I didn't think much of it. "Feeling attracted to someone is normal. After all, she does look a little like me."As much as I disliked
"Aralyn and I were about to reconcile, but then you went online and said all that nonsense. Now she's angry and doesn't want to work with me anymore," Donald said.Hearing this, Luna could more or less guess what had happened. She cautiously asked, "Do you want me to clarify things online?""It's no use."Her willingness to admit her mistake was so good that Donald didn't even know what to say. After a long silence, he finally said, "She's not an idiot. Forget it. I'll figure something out. But watch what you say from now on. If you dare to run your mouth again, don't blame me for not being polite."Luna laughed. "Alright."…On my way back, I passed by a coffee shop and bought a cup of coffee for Julian.But I was actually thinking about how Donald was helping both Luna and Yasmin steal my husband.Did he really think I was stupid?Even after everything he did to me, did he think I would still be willing to give to him unconditionally?Did he really believe that the little b
"No," I replied, shaking my head."I've already been speaking to you nicely. How else do you want me to change? Do you want me to grovel before you to make you satisfied?"I handed my phone to Donald. "If you really want to grovel, I won't stop you."Donald took the phone and glanced at it, his face darkening."What, you want to work with my husband and have me help support your son, yet this is how you treat me?" I questioned.Donald wanted to close his eyes, but Luna's bragging voice kept playing from the phone."Yeah, Aralyn is just so annoying. Otherwise, why would her own father rather invest in me than in her? I think you need to think carefully about this. There's a reason for everything."Donald never expected Luna to be this stupid.He had just talked to Luna about something, and she was already making a scene online.I chuckled and said, "You knew she stole my husband, yet you still invested in her. And after that, you come to me, saying you want to work together. Do
So, Donald really was two-faced.I smiled in disdain. "Oh?"Donald began his performance in front of me. "I was just thinking that I'm getting older. Even though I still have some strength now, I probably won't be able to work for many more years. By then, what will happen to my son?"I lowered my gaze.The child hadn't even been born yet, and he was already certain it would be a boy.Donald continued, "I don't want him to be without family and with no one to take care of him. And I can't rely on anyone else. You're the only one I can count on."He looked straight at me, and I didn't disappoint him.Right in front of him, I nodded and said, "Alright."Donald found it unbelievable. Given the deep grudge between us, he couldn't believe that I actually agreed without needing to persuade me.He even suspected that I was setting a trap for him.But in the end, he didn't say it out loud. "Why are you suddenly so easy to talk to?"I smiled politely, lowering his guard. "I'm your da
"Think about it. Would you be with a man you couldn't even communicate with?" asked DonaldThat question completely stumped Yasmin. She had to admit that he had a point."Is the issue my intelligence right now? The issue now is that even if I became smart, I still can't meet Julian!"Seeing that she was genuinely interested in Julian, Donald finally felt relaxed. "Just follow my instructions, and you'll have an opportunity soon."Yasmin immediately became interested. "What do you want me to do?""There's a banquet," Donald said, deliberately slowing his speech as if worried Yasmin wouldn't understand if he spoke too quickly. "Julian will be attending. When the time comes, just pretend that you're being bullied in front of him. No matter how strong a man is, he'll always have a bit of a hero complex, so he'll definitely help you."Donald's voice carried a hint of smug satisfaction. "Then, you can use gratitude as an excuse to move into his house. The more time you spend together
Luna had never had the opportunity to share these thoughts with anyone before. Although the man sitting across from her was far from a good person, he gave her the chance to voice her feelings. After all, even if Donald went and told others about her thoughts, no one would believe him.Luna sighed and said, "In the end, I still have to rely on myself. Fortunately, I have decent skills. I can still rely on myself to make a lot of money."Donald finished reading the proposal before responding, "I do have connections with a few animation companies. If you're interested, I can introduce you to them."Luna's main reason for seeking out a partner was because she didn't want to fork out the money."Help me with the connections and provide me funds, and I'll give you a share of the profits."In the past, she used to take on all the costs herself. But later, she realized she was only willing to pay the cost if the cost was small and she could make a big return. She wasn't so willing to put
Luna answered without hesitation, "Otherwise, people will definitely know the purpose of our meeting."Donald did not agree with Luna's reasoning. "A crucial part of my current plan is to reconcile with Aralyn. If I really do as you say, then everyone will know that I intend to go against her. How am I supposed to explain that to her?"Luna scoffed in disdain. "Do you take me for a fool? If you were truly sincere about reconciling with Aralyn, then you wouldn't have agreed to meet with me. Besides…"Luna deliberately slowed her speech. Her tone showed that she reveled in his suffering as she continued, "I think what you did back then was far too excessive. Aralyn will never forgive you."In other words, she wanted him to give up on that idea.Donald was a seasoned manipulator, so he was naturally unfazed by a few words. With an amused yet shallow smile, he said, "You're not Aralyn. How could you possibly know what she's thinking?"Luna spread her hands and sneered. "At the very
Willow thought about it carefully. It did make sense. However, tears still lingered in her eyes.She said pitifully, "If you two sleep together again tonight, you have to call me!" "No problem." Julian actually felt a little sorry for Willow. Ever since she was very young, after her parents passed away, she rarely had the chance to sleep with an adult. She always slept alone at night.Julian said, "But Mommy and I will be working late. Won't that affect your sleep?"Willow immediately shook her head. "It won't! I fall asleep really fast, and I sleep soundly! Even if you play music in the room, it won't bother me."Only then did Julian feel reassured. "That's good to know."Willow was still a little worried, so she wiped away her tears and looked at me.I smiled and said, "I promise I'll let you know."Only then did Willow feel at ease.I continued, "Actually, we don't have to wait until tonight. We can decide that we'll be sleeping together tonight right now. Do you want to j