Johnson hurriedly ushered everyone into the house, exchanging pleasantries as Annika expressed her gratitude profusely.However, Arton was utterly dumbfounded, a bit unsure of what to do. Perhaps even now, he couldn't believe that he had a son.As for me, I was filled with emotions. I never imagined that I would be so invested in Melanie's child one day.I brought Charlie over to Donovan again. This time, the little one hesitated before extending a tiny hand toward the old man.Donovan couldn't help but break into a wide smile as he took Charlie’s hand. Charlie’s adorable gesture melted everyone's hearts. Georgina and Annika quickly surrounded them happily.Even the usually stern Arton had a softened expression. He was captivated by this kid that shared the same features as him, and a trace of tenderness and warmth flickered in his eyes.Georgina was overjoyed. "Oh my, how did this little one suddenly appear? Oh, Arton, you are fortunate. After all these years, you've finally don
Downstairs, I paused before speaking, "Mr. Arton, there are a few things I feel necessary to discuss with you."This time, Arton looked more deferential and nodded politely, "Please, go ahead.""If you're taking custody of the child, you must lead by example and take good care of him," I stated firmly.Arton nodded solemnly, "We will."His words were concise, and his response was sincere. Satisfied, I continued, "Furthermore, I can inform you that Melanie has escaped prison, and this matter could escalate."I looked at him sternly, "If she comes to you, I hope you won't make any foolish decisions. If you want your child to grow up healthy, you need to separate him from having her as his mother. You must provide him with a good and healthy environment to grow up in."I didn't inquire about your character before as we had no interactions. But now, because of Charlie, our paths may cross. If you act inappropriately, I won't stand idly by."I saw him glance down at his own feet, but
In the afternoon, Grayson entered my office with a disheveled appearance, clearly coming straight to me upon his return.He walked in and said, "Chloe, I've got the news. Melanie escaped?"I quickly stood up and motioned for him to sit on the sofa. "Yeah, it directly affects Matthew's case, causing further delays."Grayson chuckled and remarked, "Well, Matthew is really unlucky. Melanie is like a black hole. It seems her purpose in life is to trap him. What do you need me to do?""We need to find evidence that proves Matthew's lack of connection to the project in Muborough. Only then can his case proceed normally," I straightforwardly conveyed Adrian's advice."We'll find it then. But this project was originally obtained through Liora’s connections and was designed to trap Matthew. It might not be easy to find the evidence we need. We'll have to put in some effort." Grayson went straight to the point."The crucial issue is that recently, Liora has been quite active, buying off al
I understood that she had emotions brewing inside her. After all, she hadn't been able to reach Jared for many days. In moments like this, anyone would feel uneasy.Which woman wouldn't want to share the pregnancy news with her loved one as soon as possible?I was truly regretful for my carelessness in forgetting such a significant matter.After she tested herself last night, her emotions must have been complex. But neither of us was there to console her. I imagined she had a sleepless night, which explained why she hadn't gotten up yet and seemed disoriented.In her current state, how much comfort could I offer? After all, I wasn't Jared—the person who could untangle this mess.I didn't know what was going on in that man's mind.But I knew that even if he loved Ivanna, breaking free from the shackles of the Huffman family might be an unknown challenge for him.For adults, making choices against one's desires for the sake of family, business, career, or long-term interests was a
Lauren immediately replied, "ATL Empire."She had been at ATL Empire, learning from the master Atlas had arranged for her and handling some public relations cases. She was diligent, working from early morning to late at night, and it was said that she made significant progress.The key was her solid foundation. In the upper circles of Foswood, especially in interpersonal relationships, she was practically a master."What is it?" She seemed to be busy while speaking."Go to the restaurant across the street and order some food. Ivanna hasn't eaten anything for most of the day. Oh, try to make it light... well, make it nutritious." I felt like I was speaking incoherently."Isn't she in Bourdamun? She's back?”"Yeah, we'll talk when we meet. Hurry up!" I emphasized and hung up.Ivanna adjusted her body, leaning into the sofa in a state of relaxation. "Aren't you busy? If you're busy, do your thing. I'm fine. At worst, I'll start over."She said this and looked at me with a wry smil
When we saw the expression on Ivanna’s face, both Lauren and I sensed that she had something on her mind.In truth, the two of us knew exactly what she was going to say."I don't want this baby!" Ivanna said through gritted teeth, her words sharp. "I spent the whole night thinking about it.""You're being unreasonable," I retorted, a tinge of irritation in my voice. "Don't act impulsively. We're not kids anymore, so you need to face the situation head-on. You can't be reckless."Lauren fixed her gaze on Ivanna as well. "I agree. You need to discuss this with Jared.""I can't even find him! How can I discuss anything with him?" Ivanna was getting caught up in her frustration."Ivanna, please be rational. Given the current circumstances, he can't be with you all the time, even when he's in Foswood." I said harshly.Lauren pulled me aside, offering me a comforting look before gently trying to persuade Ivanna to see reason. "You really need to think carefully about this, Ivanna. Don
My stubbornness surged. This was the first time Ivanna and I had disagreed."Do you know why I’m saying this?" I asked Ivanna, looking straight at her. "I'm not trying to please you. I think Jared and Trinity don’t suit each other because they’re too similar. There’s no real love between them. It’s more of a sense of understanding, a familial bond, or a sense of duty."So, I genuinely hope you and Jared make it to the end. I’m saying this from the bottom of my heart. I would say that even in front of Trinity."Ivanna looked at my face and lowered her gaze.I softened my tone. I knew she was at her most vulnerable now."I talked about this with Atlas once. He told me not to dwell on it because everyone in this world has a love that belongs only to them. You only get a chance to encounter the right love if you part with the wrong one. That's why I advised you to wait."Lauren quickly interjected, "You should tone it down a bit, Chloe."Then she turned to Ivanna and continued to co
I remained in low spirits even after I saw Atlas.He noticed immediately and pulled me into his arms. He looked down at my face in concern and asked, "What's wrong? Why do you look so down?”I glanced at him and said, "Can you reach Jared?""I still can't reach him. What's going on?"I explained Ivanna's situation to him. "Find a way to contact Jared. Tell him about this situation. It wasn’t right for him to just leave without a word, especially with Ivanna in this state. I can totally understand why she reacted that way," I complained to Atlas in a displeased tone.He nodded. "I’ll let you know the minute I get any news from him. But it looks like you can’t stop letting someone else’s business affect your mood, huh?"I didn't like the way he said that. I reproached him coldly, "Is this just someone else’ business? Is Ivanna just a random person to me? She’s worried about me for many years. I can’t just stand by and do nothing about her situation!"I was upset as I thought about