Cordy frowned as John continued solemnly, "And when that happens, half my assets will be yours."Cordy's heart skipped a beat. They had just known each other for half a year, and it had only been four months since they officially started dating.And he was already thinking about marriage?No, he had probably thought of the name of their next child already!"Let's go," he said, taking her hand and heading calmly to the next store.Really worried that John would buy the entire mall, she said, "I'm tired. Let's sit down over there or get something cold.""Alright," he said and led her to a cold beverage stall.Meanwhile, hotel valets would send back everything they bought, and they had been coming and going in batches. Cordy wanted ice cream, but just as she pondered what flavor to order, John told the attendant, "One of every flavor, please."The attendant was certainly experienced enough not to be shocked, since anyone who could afford to travel to Ayro Island and shop in th
The street photographer sent the photo to John via Bluetooth, and John stared at his phone screen after receiving it, his eyes never blinking once.How good was it that he would be so engrossed?Cordy was not interested at first, but she was now getting eager.Eventually, she could not help asking, " Let me have a look."John turned away from his phone screen then and passed his phone to Cordy.She looked at the screen to see John taking a bite out of her sundae, his facial features perfect as ever when viewed from the side.What she did not expect was that she was photographed staring at John's face, when she was under the impression that she was just staring at her sundae—worried that John would finish it. But what really hammered the nail on the coffin was her eyes, for they simply looked so tender and sentimental as she stared at John.She suddenly realized she would have trouble explaining this. "Are you done looking?" John asked."I am," Cordy replied, feigning noncha
Behind her, John spoke with his deep, alluring voice. "Ms. Sachs."Cordy's heart skipped a beat.She had no idea when he came up behind her, and she was a little afraid to turn around.After all, she was very nervous, and her heart was pounding.She took a moment to let her breathing and heart rate return to its regular rhythm before turning around.The man was in his tuxedo, carrying a huge bouquet of roses as he stood under the colors of the night… like a scene from a dream.Her heart once again pumped wildly right after she had it under control!"Sorry to keep you waiting." He flashed a smile—one of unparalleled beauty.Cordy averted her eyes. "So you left for an entire day to prepare this surprise for me and not actually for a business discussion.""Who said it wasn't a business discussion?" John chuckled. "Have I not been working hard to acquire a small enterprise?"Cordy snorted. Did he really just call her a small enterprise?Nonetheless, John took her hand and led he
It was a night of beauty, comfort, and tenderness. Two silhouettes embraced each other in the night as they kissed.Even John needed a long time to recover. For a long while, he allowed Cordy to brush her lips and tongue against his, nervously and clearly without experience.He gulped, slowly raising his long, large hands to gather her dainty, warm body firmly into his embrace.He then leaned downward and kissed her even more fiercely.At that very moment, everything else seemed to turn dull. In mind and body, there was only the two of them as they melted deeply into each other.Cordy's knees then started to cave, actually going weak from John's kiss.His strong arms promptly picked her up and off the beach as if she were just a child, and while she was still startled, he put her whole body on the dining table.He then leaned in for another kiss, denying her any chance to breathe, assaulting her lips persistently and tirelessly… The night seemed to turn darker just then, e
Standing ashore, Cordy called out, "John!"John went up to the surface then, having already taken off his tuxedo. The white shirt underneath was soaked through and glued to his body, clearly accentuating his muscular form."Can you come ashore now?" Cordy asked."Almost," he replied. "Come here," she told him, offering a hand to pull him out.Nonetheless, he said, "You shouldn't touch me right now, Ms. Sachs."Cordy's fingers twitched, understanding what he was hinting at."I can get out myself," he added, stepping out of the ocean. The water was a little cool in the night, and John's body clearly felt cold after he got to the beach.A breeze swirled over him and he sneezed, looking quite the mess just then.Cordy could not help giggling at the sight, and he growled grumpily, "Whose fault is this, I wonder?""Come on. Let's go back inside," she said, clearly in a good mood.With that, she followed him back to the ocean villa.He was planning to go straight to his room fo
Cordy and John ultimately boarded their flight back to North City, arriving at 3 PM North City time.Since neither of them had slept well last night, they were slumbering on the private jet all the way home, and they were spirited once they disembarked.John's black Maybach was already waiting by the plane after their flight touched down with Randy standing beside it, receiving them respectfully.Opening the door for them, he said, "Welcome back, Mr. and Mrs. Levine."Mrs. Levine…Cordy's cheeks turned red, but she followed John into the car anyway.Randy rode shotgun and began to list John's schedule for the day, "Sir, since we've postponed three dinners for your seven-day trip, I've arranged them for later tomorrow night and on the two following nights respectively per your instructions." "Good," John replied. "Also, we'll be seeing many important guests during the Levine Ventures anniversary banquet tonight. Your grandfather specifically asked me to remind you to be there
Minor disturbances in the banquet hall would never affect that many people, which was why Cordy's arrival did not affect anyone by much. Still, the crowd's eyes would be drawn to her golden silhouette, though they only allowed their eyes to linger for just a moment before turning away. At the moment, they would rather spend every second they had mingling with the rich and powerful individuals present.As for Cordy, she headed over to an unnoticeable corner and waited there. She recognized a couple of faces, though she wondered if everyone who came today were not from North City since there were plenty of people she did not recognize.Naturally, that was not her priority either—she was keeping an eye out for Richard. She certainly missed the boy after being apart for so long.But as she scanned the crowd that was constantly on the move, a man's voice she did not recognize spoke beside her ear. "Cordy Sachs?"Cordy turned toward the man. She found him familiar, but could not quit
Nonetheless, Cordy was glaring coolly at Bryson.She considered him no more than a passing acquaintance and did not expect him to be such a creep."Anyone who can attend Levine Ventures' anniversary celebration tonight is either rich or powerful!" Bryson continued smugly."So?" Cordy asked in return."So I'm above the rest!" Bryson snapped angrily, his voice getting ever louder.Cordy smiled sarcastically—this was genuinely amusing. "Am I not here?" she asked.Bryson was taken aback, but since he could tell that Cordy was mocking him, he quickly tried to puff himself up with a sense of accomplishment. "You're just benefiting from your connection to Sachs Enterprises. On the other hand, I was personally invited.""In that case, do you see a single member of the Sachs family around here?" Cordy asked.It was not only the Sachs either—the Jessops were nowhere to be seen, and they had every reason to be invited given their status in North City. And if invited, they would be her