"No, it's nothing like that," Rosalie said with a smile. "I just saw Theo drink so much. I'm not much of a drinker myself, so it made me feel queasy for a moment. I don't want you to tell them because I'm afraid Grandma would worry.""Alright, Madam Rosalie. I won't say anything. But are you really okay?""I'm fine. I feel much better after throwing up. It's all because Theo drank so much. It felt like I drank too.""Okay, I understand."The servant left the restroom, exiting from the left.Rosalie turned to go right, but as she took a few steps, she suddenly saw a tall man appear behind her.She was startled, and felt a bit guilty. "Theo? Why are you here?"Theodore approached her slowly, a faint scent of wine lingering on him. "You threw up?"Rosalie's gaze shifted, realizing he had overheard her earlier conversation. She had to take control of the situation."Yeah, it's all because you drank so much. No matter how much I tried to stop you, it didn't work. Now, even the smel
Theodore's warm breath brushed against Rosalie’s cheek, making it hard for her to breathe. She blushed and turned her head away to avoid his breath, her heart racing. "Do you even know what you're saying?"He was probably drunk.Theodore's alcohol-laden breath wafted over her face. He was indeed drunk, but it was a fuzzy kind of drunk. His consciousness still clear. "I know what I'm saying. The real question is, do you know what you're saying? I can practically smell how jealous you are."He chuckled lightly, his eyes looking at her as if she were a child."Who's jealous?" Rosalie pushed against his chest forcefully. "Let go of me. I'm not jealous because of you! If you want to help her change clothes, go ahead. It's none of my business."After all, she was about to divorce this man."If it's none of your business, why bring it up? And why mimic her words only to say you're not jealous now?"He would be damned if she wasn't jealous. Her eyes were almost tearing up from how b
"When will that be?! You know perfectly well what we have to do today, but you insist on causing so much trouble. Do you even want to divorce? If Cynthia finds out, she'll be mad at you too," Rosalie pressed.She really couldn't understand this man.They were so close to getting divorced today, but he was causing all these problems on his own. He claimed it was an accident, but it didn't seem like it. The situation could have been controlled. If he hadn't gone to Cynthia's place and instead come straight here and had dinner with Rebecca, then he wouldn't need to drink and everything would have gone smoothly. They might have already left by now and gone straight to apply for a divorce.Theodore suddenly grabbed Rosalie’s waist, and pulled her forcefully toward him. She yelped as she fell into his arms.Startled, she tried to push herself up by pushing against his chest. However, Theodore held onto her tightly.She tried to loosen his grip, but found him half asleep and groggy. Sh
Rosalie went back to Theodore's room, feeling uneasy. She laid down beside him, and covered herself with the blanket. She wasn’t sure if Anthony suspected anything. Anyway, there was nothing she could do now. So, she decided to take a nap first.Over an hour later, Theodore groggily opened his eyes to find a woman sleeping soundly beside him. He shifted to face her, his slightly drunken gaze fixing on her. Actually, a single bottle of wine wasn't enough to render him unconscious. He moved closer, gently wrapping his arm around her before closing his eyes again.-Rosalie had been asleep for about two hours when she woke up to find Theodore holding her, deeply asleep. When had he embraced her? Rosalie felt a bit dazed, but pushed aside any stray thoughts when she thought about their relationship. Worried he might sleep too long and have trouble at night, she gently nudged him. "Theo, wake up."Theodore opened his eyes, still drowsy. "What's up?""You should wake up. Are
After half an hour, Rosalie went to Rebecca's room and found the older woman awake and reading a book. She wasn't sure how long Rebecca had been awake."Grandma," Rosalie greeted as she walked in."Rose, is Theo awake?""Yes, Grandma. I made him some garlic soup, and he drank it.""Oh, child. Why are you so good to him? You care for him like you're his mother. Make sure he doesn't take advantage of you.""Grandma, it's not much trouble for me to make him some garlic soup. If I don't help him clear his head, he'll be a nuisance when he acts tipsy around you.""If he's a nuisance, I'll make him leave," Rebecca said bluntly.Rosalie sat on the edge of the bed. "Theo and I will stay with you this afternoon, and then we'll have dinner together tonight. How about that?"They had originally planned to sneak out the resident register during the day, but the plan failed. Thus, Rosalie had to extend the time. She had to get the resident register. She would divorce Theodore latest by to
Rosalie was shocked, and the key in her hand clattered to the floor. Instinctively, she raised her hand to push against Theodore's chest, trying to shove him away. "Theo, what are you doing? Let go of me!"His hot kisses landed on her cheek and neck. She felt something was off with him. "Theodore... Mmph..."Her mouth was once again sealed by his.To stop him, she bit down hard. A sharp sting pierced through Theodore's hazy mind, causing him to furrow his brow slightly and release her. She had bitten hard, but hadn't broken the skin."Are you a dog? You bit me!" His hot breath washed over her face.Rosalie looked up, and stared at the brooding man before her. His breath felt especially scorching, and it seemed like the room temperature rose several degrees with him standing there.Quickly, she distanced herself from him, searching for the key on the floor. It took her a while, but she finally found it tucked away in a corner. She bent down to pick it up."What the heck was
His hand slid down her arm to her fingers, as sweat gradually beaded on his forehead.Rosalie broke free of his hold, and held her hand to his forehead. Upon realizing that his forehead was warm to the touch, she felt his cheeks and neck too.She immediately stood up and said, “No, we have to head to the hospital right now. You’re having a fever!”Rosalie stood up, but suddenly felt him hug her tight from the back. Theodore lifted her entire body, and spun it around before throwing her on the bed. He pressed her body down on hers, leaving no space for escape whatsoever.His body felt like a huge mountain pressing down against her, making her feel out of breath. The key in her hand slid down the bed. She raised her hand to press it against his solid chest, which felt searing hot to the touch.She swallowed past her constricted throat, the look in her eyes tense as her body began trembling. “What are you doing?!”Out of fright from his sudden movement, she almost forgot what she
That was too much of Grandma! Why did she have to do that?It was rare for her to finally show some concern for her grandson; when she finally did, it had to be a scheme against him.No wonder Theodore pounced on Rosalie the moment she entered the room. He was a hot-blooded young man who had just had some soup with aphrodisiac effects. No wonder he felt the urges!Theodore was worried that he might act rashly and fail to hold himself back, which explained why he flung her hands away. As it turned out, she had misunderstood him.The pained expression on his face made Rosalie ask in a soft voice, “Then… What should we do now?”Under such circumstances, it seemed as though having sex was the only way to bring him relief. But given their situation right now, they couldn’t behave as they did in the past. To make matters worse, she was pregnant right now.“I’ll take a cold shower.”Theodore stood up, and headed to the washroom.Thinking about her misunderstanding him, Rosalie felt
A surge of intense emotion welled up in Justin's chest. He pulled Rosalie into his arms and held her tightly.Rosalie wrapped her trembling hands around his waist."Rose, do you know what you're saying?" Justin's tone was heavy, almost accusatory. He needed to hear her say it with certainty, not just in a moment of impulse."Justin, I love you. Don't go, okay? I don't want you to leave."Some words were difficult to say, but once spoken, they could no longer be contained.She didn't know exactly when she had fallen in love with Justin. Maybe it was from the first time they met when he shielded her in his arms, or when she learned about his tragic past and felt sympathy for him. Or perhaps it was the accumulation of moments over time—his gentleness, his kindness, the way he cared for and protected her. In this seemingly cold and ruthless man, she saw goodness, and she couldn't help but fall for him.Now, she was sure. She wanted to be with him. The thought of never seeing him again dro
The next day, Rosalie was distracted at work, staring at the numbers on the computer screen until they blurred before her eyes.The entire morning passed in a daze.Last night, she had sent Justin a message asking for the exact time of his flight today. He told her it was departing from Vlodon Airport at 2.30 PM.It was already 1.00 PM now. A sudden wave of anxiety surged within Rosalie.She had initially decided not to see him off as she couldn't bear the pain of parting. But now, an overwhelming emotion rose within her.She couldn't let him leave.Rosalie immediately shut down her computer and hurriedly left her desk.She drove straight to the airport, calling Justin multiple times on the way, but he never picked up.The airport was vast and crowded. Rosalie had no idea where Justin was. She could only search for him based on his flight time, but no matter how hard she looked, she couldn't spot him in the sea of people.She kept calling him and sending him messages.[Justin, please
Rosalie's nose tingled, and tears fell down her cheeks uncontrollably."Justin, I don't know what to do. I'm so scared. I don't know what the future holds."Hearing these words, Justin felt as if a knife had pierced his heart. It hurt."You're right. I'm scared too. I don't know what the future will be like either, so let's just leave it at this. Stay with Theodore—your bond spans over a decade. You once loved him so much. You have a child together, while I'm just an outsider. How could I ever compare?""Justin, don't say that."If one met the right person, even a minute was enough to fall in love with them. But if it was the wrong person, even decades together wouldn't stop both people from growing weary of each other.Justin sighed. "Then what should I say? After all those years with him, does he really have no place in your heart?"Rosalie lowered her head. "I…""Rose, don't deny it. He'll always have a place in your heart."It was easier to see things clearly as an outsider. That w
Dinner was pleasant and harmonious.After the meal, the three of them sat in the living room and chatted. The atmosphere was especially warm and relaxed.Most of the conversation between Rosalie and Theodore revolved around the book she was about to write.Rosalie asked Theodore many questions, and he answered each one carefully, offering his advice. In this field, he was indeed more knowledgeable than Rosalie as he had years of experience. His insights were sharp, whether viewed from a macro or micro perspective.As their discussion grew more complex, it reached a level where others could no longer understand.Justin sat silently on the couch, watching them. Even though he didn't understand their conversation, he wasn't annoyed. His gaze remained fixed on Rosalie.It was as if he couldn't find a place in their discussion, nor did he want to interrupt. So, he simply watched them quietly.Unknowingly, time slipped away, and it was already 9.30 PM. Justin glanced at the clock.His gaze l
"It's great to hear you say that! Once I've got a draft, you'll be the first to read it. If there are any mistakes or areas that need improvement, you have to point them out," Rosalie said.Theodore nodded and replied gently, "I can't wait to read it."Sitting quietly to the side, Justin watched their interaction. For a moment, he felt that the two of them were truly a perfect match. After everything they had been through, they could still share a meal and discuss these matters. They shared the same interests and values.And what about himself? Did he and Rosalie have anything in common? He knew nothing about finance. He was just a cold-blooded assassin. Only when he was with Rosalie did he feel like an ordinary person, but in reality, his true identity was one he could never reveal to anyone.Theodore was different. He was born into a prestigious family, had a high status in society, and had remarkable knowledge.Rosalie should be with Theodore. Only he could give her the life she de
Theodore asked, "Then how do we know whether this so-called financial critic is telling the truth or not? After all, not everything is just a rumor.""Exactly! That's a great question," Rosalie replied with a smile. "This brings us to credibility and information verification. I want to clearly address this in my book and discuss how to determine the credibility of financial information, much like verifying sources on the internet. I can share methods for cross-checking company reports, financial data, and news sources."If a company is indeed facing an issue, we need to analyze the specifics—what kind of issue it is, whether it can be resolved, or if it is just a normal part of a business cycle. Sometimes, we can't just focus on a single point; we have to take a macro perspective. "It's like a person with a mole on their face—if someone isolates that mole and uses it to argue that the person is not human, that wouldn't make sense. The mole is merely a part of the person, but it doesn
Rosalie eventually agreed to Theodore's suggestion to fetch her home on a helicopter.Instead of going to the car park to get her car, Rosalie went to the top floor and waited there. Very soon, a helicopter arrived and she hopped on. She managed to reach home in less than forty minutes.Rosalie remarked to herself that it was indeed good to be rich.When she walked into the living room, she saw Justin and Theodore playing with Steve.They blindfolded Steve and randomly exchanged positions, and made him guess where his father was. Steve sometimes burrowed in Theodore's embrace, and then in Justin's arms at other times. He was completely fooled by them.The two men were playing like children and having a blast.Warmth spread across Rosalie's heart at the scene before her.When they realized that Rosalie was back, Justin exclaimed, "Rose, you're back!"The two men looked at her and immediately tugged the blindfold off Steve's face for fear that she might scold them.Rosalie ignor
"You're praising me?" Theodore exclaimed, as if he heard something unbelievable. "It's completely reasonable for you to punch me."Justin patted Theodore's shoulder. "I'm standing right here, alive and well and able to see Rose, precisely because you defeated the evil within you. The one standing before me is the good Theodore. If I were to punch you, who'd be willing to save another?""If I were you, I'd punch me," Theodore said.Justin shook his head. "Not so. You might think this way because you haven't actually experienced it for yourself. Once you do, you'll realize that many things aren't what you thought they were, and that would change the decisions you make."Theodore had a newfound respect for Justin. If the world had more people like him in it, it would probably be a more beautiful place, without conflicts and struggles and endless criticisms and personal attacks.Theodore was starting to understand why Rosalie liked Justin. He was a man worthy of her fancy.Their rela
Justin reached Theodore and Rosalie's place at around 5.20 pm.He didn't come early, because Rosalie told him that she could only reach home at 5.30 pm earliest. He wouldn't be able to see her by coming early, anyway.Theodore was at home and came out to welcome him."You're here."Both men weren't antagonistic against each other, but there was a tinge of awkwardness in the air."You've recovered well," Theodore said politely, but it was what he genuinely thought.Justin was previously shot in the head and had half his head shaved. Some hair had grown out since then."I have recovered pretty well. Oh yes, I haven't thanked you for what happened previously," Justin said. "What for?" Theodore asked."After I got shot, everyone thought I was dead, but you noticed my finger moving. Had you not said anything, I might really have died."Theodore didn't immediately accept Justin's expression of gratitude. In fact, he felt rather guilty. His first reaction at that time was not to