Or instead, not only Leah Cullen knew, but others did too, including Charlie Swan.But those heartless people never thought of telling him. Friendship nowadays could be more reliable. It's infuriating!At this moment, the butler announced that dinner was ready and served."Do you want to eat together?" He held his son's soft hand and asked."I do." The boy didn't hesitate.And so, for the first time, father and son held hands and went downstairs. This scene moved the old butler following behind them, and his eyes grew warm.The Desmond family hadn't heard children's laughter for so many years. He was afraid he might have to wait until his last day, but unexpectedly, there were still happy surprises in this world.The little young master of the family was already six years old!Moreover, the bond between father and son seemed good. At least, the sight of them holding hands like this was beautiful.After finishing their meal together, Damian Desmond asked his son if he wanted to go to t
'Why should I care about public image?' Cherry Desmond thought with a disdainful smirk, contemplating the premature end of her acting career that hadn't even begun."You don't have any evidence, so we'll leave," Fiona Forger glanced at her watch and realized it was past nine o'clock. It was time to go home, wondering if there would be any issues when she and her father interacted."No, you can't leave," the two determined saleswomen refused to let them go.The two security guards, noticing the dispute, stepped forward to intervene."Oh, are you trying to force me to confess?" Cherry Desmond had never encountered such a situation before. She had visited numerous jewelry stores of all sizes in Singapore, but this store was the first to block the way of the young heiress. "You dare to obstruct the path of Miss Desmond?""We do not intend to do that," a saleswoman said. "But if you've damaged items in the store, you must compensate for them.""What if I can't afford it? Am I not allowed t
Alice undoubtedly provoked Cherry Desmond, and she could say anything she wanted. Moreover, she spoke with great satisfaction.How could someone who was four years older than her be her stepmother? And such a person at that? Was she intentionally trying to make her hate her? It was unbearable.Fiona Forger, who had been listening, couldn't help but widen her eyes and mouth in astonishment. Not only because of Alice and Mr. Peter Desmond's affair but also because of Cherry Desmond's disrespectful words towards her stepmother...She knew that Cherry Desmond had always been like this, saying whatever she pleased, never afraid of offending anyone. But saying such things in front of her father was indeed..."Be quiet, dear." Mr. Peter Desmond took a step forward. "I know you don't like hearing about this, but please respect my decision."The matter had shifted from dealing with the public to dealing with the family. It was no longer a public matter when people of the same family appeared.
So, it took almost ten minutes to investigate the origin of the incident.He, for the sake of that girl, had done all this. What else could he say?A silent, throbbing pain spread in his chest, causing his hand holding the wine glass to tilt, spilling the remaining wine on his pristine white bathrobe.A few drops of dark red wine, resembling blood flowing from an unseen wound in his heart...His heart felt like it was being squeezed by an invisible hand, making breathing difficult.Take a deep breath! Take another deep breath...A minute later, he gradually regained his composure.He glanced at his phone, not bothering to pay attention to the countless messages in the group, and saved the photo that everyone was wildly circulating before going offline.He had never made any remarks in the group chat or was often online. Initially, he joined the group because he was also in it, but now...He was no longer in the group and didn't care about this group anymore.o0oThe two girls had fini
"So, how is that compensation calculated?" Miss Forger was genuinely interested in this matter. If she heard correctly, it was pretty high."The most basic formula is the offering price multiplied by the number of shares multiplied by the agreed percentage. Do you understand?" Anna Desmond's words were barely finished when the secretary's voice came from outside the door."Desmond Secretary, the receptionist just reported that Mr. Lampo's group has arrived."o0oIn the CEO's office at Desmond Corporation, Mr. Peter Desmond, who had been absent for the past few days, finally appeared today. He didn't neglect his work because of his divorce. But how could Mr. Desmond, a man, live without women? As soon as one left, another younger and more beautiful one immediately filled the vacancy, with a long line of girls waiting to be served by that wealthy man.But today, he appeared so happy, naturally not because of women but because an old friend had visited from afar.In his territory, how co
"Perhaps my father and I are still waiting for you. Enjoy your meal...""You... Rapunzel, let's go!" Chairman Lampo, who was also in a sorry state, being treated like this by Damian Desmond, had lost all face and naturally had no intention of saying anything else."Father..." Rapunzel Lampo didn't want to go, looking bewildered at the imposing, cold-hearted man.Angry to the extreme, Chairman Lampo pulled his daughter out the door, only to see Anna Desmond walking in with a stiff face. "Chairman Lampo, Miss Lampo, let me see you off."In the office, only Damian Desmond and Fiona Forger remained.She looked at him urgently, her hand not caught in his grip pulling on the man's sleeve. "I'm truly sorry for unintentionally ruining your business...""Are you a fool?" The man lowered his head to look at her; his voice was cold and distant, making Fiona Forger nervously bite her lip."You are my assistant, not a servant. You don't have to serve those two idiots. Do you understand?"The boss
"But doesn't the assistant have to accompany you on business trips?" Fiona asked."Not this time." He had initially planned to take her along, but considering her recent exhaustion, he thought it would be better for her to rest instead of traveling around and overeating."But I still want to go to work. What should I do now?""Next time, we'll go together." He almost softened when he saw her pitiful expression. "If I bring you along, I won't need to work. So, stay at home and wait for me."What does he mean by bringing her along and not needing to work? Boss, he can't control his reactions, and he blames her?"You can't resist temptation. Remember, don't tease those vixens when you're out." Miss Forger felt it necessary to warn him now that she no longer needed to sleep."There's already a vixen at home who's caused me to lose my appetite. It's not about desire; it's about eating out."Fiona couldn't help but stroke her imaginary beard. "Boss, is it possible to lose your appetite over
Being the daughter-in-law of a wealthy family took work, especially when the elders didn't recognize her. Alice knew that she would gradually experience the consequences, and if her husband didn't stand by her side, she couldn't imagine how she would get through the days.Not to mention that this was Mr. Peter Desmond's second marriage, and he was no longer young. Moreover, Alice was not the one with power in the family. In addition to her age and appearance being inferior to that of Alice, Mr. Desmond's first wife was someone who could be compared to her. It was standard for people to make such comparisons.The only fortunate thing for Alice was that Mr. Peter Desmond didn't live with his father, Desmond. His children were all grown up, so they didn't need a stepmother like her to take care of them.Alice believed she could secure her position in this household if she could seize the opportunity to become pregnant with a child.In the main house's living room, when meeting with other