As soon as Tatiana stepped into the Vandeberg mansion, a pure smile bloomed on her face. Tatiana quickly let go of Maverick’s hand and familiarly dashed into the mansion while giggling happily. Her makeup was minimal, and her hair swayed to the left and right, making her look more pure and innocent that morning. “Mom, Dad, I’m back.” Tatiana tried to announce in an excited yell. Unfortunately, Tatiana’s voice was too soft and not loud enough, making her voice emit in a sweet, soft pitch. Upon hearing the familiar voice, Cora Vandenberg’s apricot eyes widened slightly, and her hand, which held a magazine she was going through, came to a pause. Cora Vandenberg raised her head to reveal apricot eyes, small cherry lips, and exquisite features. Even though she was in her late forties, she looked so young that one would think she was in her early thirties. Upon seeing Tatiana, a beautiful smile blossomed on Cora’s beautiful face, and she elegantly stood up from the chair she was s
Blauch Vandenberg, in his black suit, was an old man in his late seventies. His black eyes were sharp, calm, and profound, making it seem as if he had experienced vicissitudes of emotions, and he was staring deep down at one's soul. A sharp and profound aura exuded from him, giving one the illusion that he knew whatever was about to happen. Although there were wrinkles that accompanied old age on his face, one won't fail to notice that he was a healthy, handsome young man back in his youth. Upon hearing Maverick's announcement, Tatiana’s smile froze, her body became tense, and she slowly stood up with an unclear yet panicking expression on her face. She exhaled and dug her fingers into her palm to regain her composure. By the time Tatiana arrived in Blauch Vandenberg's presence, she had regained her composure slightly. Tatiana put a sweet smile on her face and bowed at a 90-degree angle. “Grandpa, it’s been a while. I trust Grandpa is well…” “Or you hoped this old bone wa
Upon hearing Blauch’s question, Maverick's expression turned blank, and he sneered coldly. “Like her? She’s not worthy of it.” He rebutted aloofly. An enigmatic glint flickered past Blauch Vandanberg's eyes as if he had been enlightened. He struck the floor with his stick, a cheerful smile plastered on his face. “Don’t regret it when you lose it.” He solemnly expressed and patted Maverick’s shoulder. His expression suddenly changed to a light-hearted one again. “Play chess with this old man. That father of yours is a good-for-nothing when it comes to playing chess...” “Hehehe. Hearing my father badmouth me in front of my son as soon as I step into the mansion isn’t a good thing.” A loud laugh suddenly filled the mansion, interjecting their conversation. Gerz Vandenberg, a handsome man in his forties, stepped into the mansion while holding a briefcase. His black eyes landed on Maverick, and a trace of bewilderment flickered past his eyes as if he never expected Maverick to be in th
Cora can’t help thinking that she made a good choice. She paused her eating and stared at Maverick and Tatiana meaningfully. “When are you planning to get engaged?” Upon hearing Cora’s question, a sense of joy bloomed in Tatiana’s heart. Tatiana tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and lowered her head demurely. She docilely sneaked a glance at Maverick before replying demurely in a considerate voice. “Mom, there's no rush. Maverick and I have just gotten together after years of separation, and we’re just getting to know each other again.” Tatiana’s eyes suddenly lowered, and she snuck another glance at Maverick. “Maverick had been with that person for a while. Maverick and I have to make sure that no one holds a torch, and we like each other.” Tatiana bit her lower lip and conveyed in a gentle and considerate voice as if all she cared about was Maverick’s emotional well-being. Suddenly, Tatiana exhaled and stared into the distance downcastly while smiling ruefully. “I’m afr
Valencia’s eyes were transfixed on the driver’s mirror, her fist clenching the side of her clothes. Her heart thumped against her chest, her body trembled, and a bead of sweat shone on her forehead. Myriads of thoughts ran through Valencia’s mind, making her already pale face paler. What would happen if Maverick somehow got to know about her departure? What if Maverick came to capture them on their way? What will they do? Valencia trembled as the thought coursed through her. She knew things would become very dangerous. She doesn’t even dare to predict the outcome. But she knew that the outcome would look very bad. Will be much worse than she could ever have imagined. The more Valencia thought like this, the more Valencia’s heart raced with fright. Corbyn’s eyes fell on the woman’s exquisite pale face. Even though Valencia’s face has turned as pale as a sheet, her face doesn’t look less appealing. Rather, her beauty seems to glow exquisitely, capturing Corbyn’s attention more
Corbyn's eyes landed on her side profile. Even without looking at her face, he could see the sadness and loneliness exuding from her. His eyes flashed with an indecipherable glint, but one couldn't fail to notice that the whole person had turned gloomy. His lips parted to say a response, but before he could, his expression turned blank, and he proclaimed, “We are here.” Valencia snapped out of her thoughts, and a smile lit up on her face upon seeing her quadruplet jumping and waving at the car excitedly. Seeing them, a smile lit up on her face, and she rolled down the car windows and also waved to them playfully. Valencia's sad mood diffused, and a thought came to her mind. She was home. Home to her kid. Safe and free “Mom.” Four excited screams immediately invaded Valencia’s ear as soon as she alighted the car. Before she could even blink, eight cute, short legs scurried towards Valencia and jumped on her. The crashing of the quadruplet almost made Valencia crash into t
Valencia stretched out her hand and rubbed the quadruplet’s hair fondly. “Mom wants to take a bath. Mom will be back soon, and mom will eat with babies before sleeping, okay?” Valencia coaxed in a gentle voice, making sure that they were willing to let her go. “Mom, kiss,” The quadruplet nodded their heads immediately and separated from Valencia, but not without demanding a departing kiss from Valencia. Valencia’s lips curved up. She cupped Orson’s cheeks and lowered her head to his forehead and cheeks before planting a kiss on them each. “A kiss for my adorable Orson.” She separated from Orson and shifted to Hudson. She cupped his cheeks and lowered her head to his forehead and cheeks before planting a kiss on them each. “A kiss for my adorable Hudson.” Valencia separated from Hudson and shifted to Iverson. She cupped his cheeks and lowered her head to his forehead and cheeks before planting a kiss on them each. “A kiss for my adorable Iverson.” Valencia separated from Ive
Isn’t their father, Maverick, frightening too? When Maverick was young, he was famously known as a rare child genius who appeared once in a billion years. If Valencia could recall right, Maverick is also exceptionally skilled in the way of computers. It can’t be. It can’t be that it’s also a hereditary trait, can it? Upon understanding, Valencia gnashed her teeth together. That damn jerk. Nothing about him is normal. He had also passed this exceptional gene of his onto her adorable children. What will she do now? Aviva slowly nodded her head twice. She squinted her eyes, stared at Valencia, and seriously explained all that happened to her. “Luckily, Tatiana has been discharged and is leaving the hospital today, which helped lower Maverick’s guard. If that hadn’t happened, it'd have been difficult to find a chance to infiltrate the spring garden without alerting Maverick. Knowing Tatiana well enough, she’ll be all over Maverick, especially after pulling some stupid stunts.” A
The doctor bowed to Valencia and the Cirillo family as soon as he completed his report. The Cirillo family already expected the doctor's report because it was just like during the quadruplet's pregnancy. Valencia's health always turns frail whenever she's pregnant. Due to that, she will always have a meal and nutrition timetable curved for her; she'll have to lessen her work and take more rest, etc. and it was just as the doctor said after checking Valencia up “This means Valencia has to stop visiting that damn filming location.” Aviva immediately expressed as soon as the doctor left. Aviva parted her chest and smiled sweetly. “I really didn't want Valencia to hang around that...” damn Maverick… Before Aviva could complete her words, she immediately recalled the presence of the smartass quadruplet, which put a stop to her words. Aviva was afraid that if she wasn't careful, she might mistakenly let out some words to the quadruplet. And since the quadruplet are very smart. T
“Valencia, I already got it. I already bought it.” Aviva grabbed Valencia's hand as soon as Valencia stepped out of the car and enthusiastically spoke in a hushed voice that couldn't be heard by anyone except for the both of them. Upon seeing the two women acting unusually again, Corbyn simply arched his brows and strode into the mansion while making a call. Upon hearing Tatiana's words, Valencia's calm façade broke, and her body unconsciously straightened; her body became tense. The result of the pregnancy test will spell her fate. Soon, she'll discover if she had gotten pregnant for Maverick or not. Valencia's hand fell on her stomach. What if Valencia already got pregnant? What will she do this time? Immediately, the recollection of Maverick accompanying Tatiana early in the morning flashed through her mind. Valencia's mood immediately became calm, and she hissed, her lips puckering to form a sulk. Yet she obediently followed Aviva into the room. Upon seeing Vale
Roman suddenly raised the box of lunch in his hands, his lips pressed together in a thin line. His eyes fell on Valencia, and he spoke, “Even with that wounded hand, you made this box… Thanks.” Valencia made a face and puckered her lips in unhappiness. Who wanted to make this for him? If he didn’t threaten her, she wouldn't. “It’s not for you…” Roman calmly interrupted, his eyes not falling on Valencia even for once. “Yes, I know. It’s to buy back yourself, isn’t it?” He retorted. Valencia suddenly stopped and turned to Roman calmly. Sue emitted in a serious voice, “I can’t do this anymore. Mr. Roman should think of what you want as payback.” Valencia expressed, and without waiting for Roman to complete his words, she turned to leave. If she discovered that she was pregnant, she would have to stop this because her baby’s health would be her utmost priority. Not to mention that she is very wary of Roman, and she finds him very suspicious! He can even notice Corbyn and Valenci
Aviva bit her lower lip and blinked her eyes anxiously. She grabbed Valencia by the hand and parted her lips, “Um…” “Um, nothing.” Valencia quickly interjected, raised her hands, and used them to cover Aviva’s lips before Aviva could let out her words. Valencia quickly pulled Aviva to the side, placed her hands on her hips, and gave Aviva a stern gaze. She whispered next to her ear. “It’s not known whether I’m carrying a baby or not. I haven’t felt anything since that time. Why are you so anxious? Being like this will rat us out? We can’t let anyone know yet.” She expressed sternly and seriously in a breath. Upon hearing Valencia’s stem word, Aviva blinked her eyes, and her back unconsciously straightened. She puckered her lips and stared at Valencia in grievance. "I understand, but I’m just worried about little...” Before Aviva could complete her words, Valencia facepalmed herself and stared at the sky as if she were done. Ever since Valencia retched in Aviva’s presence,
“Mom, what are you cooking?” Hudson's eyes widened curiously, and his cheeks bulged with every bite of the chocolate in his hands. He kept trying to tiptoe and stretch his neck to see what was cooking, but due to his small frame, he failed woefully. Upon seeing the chocolate in Hudson's hand, Valencia's expression changed and slowly turned stern. It’s early in the morning, yet her little baby is already eating chocolate. Not to mention that they snack-binged last night. Immediately, Valencia placed her hands on her waist and pointed at Hudson… “Mom. I already drank a bitter herbal drink. Mom, shouldn't worry about my teeth. Quadruplet is smart, and quadruplet won't make Mom worry at all.” Hudson confessed confidently, interjecting Valencia's words as if he already knew what Valencia planned to say. Upon hearing Hudson's words, Valencia smacked her lips together. She extended her hands and pulled his cheeks playfully. “Smart mouth.” He already gave answers to her questions bef
“Mom, what are you cooking?” Hudson's eyes widened curiously, and his cheeks bulged with every bite of the chocolate in his hands. He kept trying to tiptoe and stretch his neck to see what was cooking, but due to his small frame, he failed woefully. Upon seeing the chocolate in Hudson's hand, Valencia's expression changed and slowly turned stern. It’s early in the morning, yet her little baby is already eating chocolate. Not to mention that they snack-binged last night. Immediately, Valencia placed her hands on her waist and pointed at Hudson… “Mom. I already drank a bitter herbal drink. Mom, shouldn't worry about my teeth. Quadruplet is smart, and quadruplet won't make Mom worry at all.” Hudson confessed confidently, interjecting Valencia's words as if he already knew what Valencia planned to say. Upon hearing Hudson's words, Valencia smacked her lips together. She extended her hands and pulled his cheeks playfully. “Smart mouth.” He already gave answers to her questions bef
Valencia’s brows furrowed, completely stunned by how everything ensued. Corbyn came here to make Tatiana show up, didn’t he? Then why did the mention of that person make the whole ambiance change? And why did Corbyn mention that they should leave? Who is that person? The more Valencia thinks like this, the more curious she becomes. “Big brother Corbyn. Who? Who is that person? What’s going on?” Valencia asked Corbyn in curiosity as soon as they entered the car. Suddenly, Valencia’s heart skipped a beat. Is Maverick in danger? Did that person pose a threat to Maverick and Corbyn? or else why did they become solemn? The more Valencia thinks, the more worry that courses through her. Corbyn’s eyes flickered, but in the next second, his eyes regained their calm, giving one the illusion that it was just one thinking. His glazed eyes fell on the woman. “Valencia.” Upon seeing Corbyn’s meaningful expression, Valencia realized a thing. There’s a high likelihood that this matter
“Eh. Corbyn, you are here.” Valencia paused arranging her things into her bag and straightened her back; her eyes flashed with bewilderment. She didn’t expect that Corbyn would also come to pick her up today… Talking of picking up, ever since Maverick and Tatiana left earlier, they didn’t return! The couples are truly dramatic and overreacting. Let’s say Tatiana was indeed pushed by Valencia. It’s just a simple push without any bruising or anything serious; is that worthy enough for her to go to the hospital? So dramatic! That’s why they are perfectly made for each other… “What’s wrong with your hand?” Corbyn suddenly grabbed Valencia’s hand and asked in concern, his voice very cold and his expression cold and solemn. Upon seeing Corbyn like this, a trail of shivers coursed down Valencia’s spine. She tried to wave her hand with a nonchalant smile and responded with a lie, “It’s nothing serious. The doctor dramatically wrapped…” Before Valencia could complete her
Valencia's shoulder fell, and she downcastly dragged her feet toward the filming location, her expression very pitiful. That damn maverick! She should never have left him to do the cast picking. Even if Maverick isn’t behind the cast's choosing, Valencia doesn’t care at all. Rather, all she felt was that it was all Maverick's fault! In the same movie, there’s Tatiana, there’s Lessie, there’s Gillian, and finally Roman. It can be said that that bastard truly wanted to kill her. How can she be surrounded by people like this in her own movie? Sigh. Sigh. Maverick, that person is truly an infuriating bastard! Upon recalling the past, Valencia’s shoulder fell, and she puffed her cheeks. Back when Valencia was chasing Maverick, there was nothing she wouldn't do! A few days before Maverick's birthday, Valencia saw an expensive luxury black tie that she believed would look good on Maverick. Maverick had always put on a monotone outfit, and he couldn't do without a dark suit