The couple who was arrogant and domineering not long ago were now scared out of their wits. They helped each other to stand up and fled in haste.Although Henry’s words were a little harsh, it was clear he was trying his best to help his distant nephew. Since they were related, it could be regarded as a show of mercy.Thaddeus would not pursue it further, right? He tapped his long and slender fingers on the desk rhythmically. His elegant and calm posture was as if he was playing the piano.He narrowed his eyes with an interested expression. His calm and composed appearance made Henry feel afraid.It seemed Thaddeus had not had enough fun yet.A bad feeling gradually welled up in his mind, and he heard Thaddeus speak.The man said slowly in a light tone, “Now that my child’s matter has been solved, let’s talk about acquisition.”Henry was a little overwhelmed. He felt confused, unable to understand the meaning of Thaddeus’s words.“What do you mean by acquisition? What do you wa
Mona still more or less admired this man in her heart. After all, as such a rich and charismatic man, not many women would be able to resist the attraction he exuded.However, she soon realized that those thoughts might pull her in a bad direction. She shook her head hard, forcing herself to somehow crush the inexplicable affection in her heart and douse it with a bucket of ice water. No matter how good this man was, what did that have to do with her?She had to remain calm and rational in any relationship, or the one getting hurt would be her. She had fallen before and did not want to get hurt again.Maybe Thaddeus’s kindness to her was for another woman, but that woman was no longer in this world. She was just enjoying his kindness as a substitute.While this man had deep feelings, all his tenderness and patience were just him trying to make up for his regrets.It was better to stay clear-headed to avoid being hurt again. Mona’s decision to nip everything in the bud might be a
No one expected that the woman they once belittled would turn out to be the wife of the head of Fontaine Group. What was even more outrageous was that they had two children who were already so old.This news was more sensational than the headlines.Everyone sighed. It was really impossible to judge a person through one’s prejudice and look at the world through colored glasses. All that resulted in was misunderstanding and malice.That afternoon, Marcus implemented the acquisition plan in a hurry and carried out Thaddeus’ whim to the end.Jim dropped out of school, and Millie was overjoyed that Thaddeus bought the entire preschool for her. She would be in charge of the school in the future. How could she not be thrilled?That night, Thaddeus became the happiest man in the world. Millie stuck to him like a little pet, praising Thaddeus sweetly all night.The man liked it when she sang praises of him. When his daughter made him a hero, his heart was naturally full of joy with the fe
Mona had been busy at work these days. She promised Tim’s father to design uniforms for the hotel employees, and she was also busy preparing for the opening ceremony of the design studio. She often ran between these two places after sending the children off. Her schedule was packed to the brim, and there were many times when she fell asleep the moment her head touched the pillow.Fortunately, she was very efficient and professional, so she balanced matters perfectly.She completed the design draft for the hotel staff uniforms ahead of schedule. A week after her submission, Tim called her and invited her to participate in Graves & Co.’s anniversary dinner.Mona wanted to refuse since she was not an employee of Graves & Co. It would not be appropriate for her to go.However, Tim said that she was an important partner and gave her no option.It was only when Mona arrived at the banquet hall that she realized Tim had tricked her. Rather than call it a celebration dinner for Graves & C
Mona winked mischievously and smiled cheerfully at Tim. That smiling face was as beautiful as the spring breeze.Tim was mesmerized for a moment but quickly snapped back to his senses and shook his head, saying, “No, of course, it’s on me. This hotel is mine. Who would dare ask you to pay?”The dinner started at 7 p.m. Because of the short notice, Mona did not have a formal dress prepared. Fortunately, there was still an hour left, so she asked Linda for help to get a suitable dress for the grand occasion.Linda had a spare key to her house and could enter whenever she wanted. To Mona, Linda was basically family. Although they did not meet often, their relationship would not fade with distance. She was willing to leave everything to Linda.Naturally, Linda was willing to help and went to Galaxy Bay in a hurry after getting Mona’s call. She picked out a dress in Mona’s closet that was very much to her liking.Within half an hour, Linda arrived at the banquet hall with the dress.M
“It’s hard to say.” Linda tilted her head and thought about it. “Well, these bosses are shrewd and have deep thoughts. However, I also feel strange seeing people that I would usually only see on TV. The atmosphere feels a little off too, but hey, it doesn’t matter. You have me with you, so you’ll be absolutely safe.”Linda patted her chest and assured Mona with certainty.Mona snickered. “You’re amazing.”Linda tidied up her messy hair and said confidently, “Of course. With me as your bodyguard, your safety is guaranteed. Don’t forget what I do. My reputation as a martial arts master isn’t just for show.”Mona laughed gently and took Linda’s hand, saying gratefully, “I’m really fortunate to have a sincere friend like you. I’ll rely on you to help me chase away the bad guys later.”“Leave it to me.” Linda was very forthright and pulled Mona out of the dressing room. “Let’s go. Everyone outside is waiting for you. It sounds quite lively. Let’s go get a five-star meal from the banque
Tim curled his lips coldly. He was confident, and he already had an expectation of what would happen. All he needed to do was wait for the show to start quietly...The banquet officially began at 7 p.m.People from high society dressed in gorgeous clothes weaved in and out under the bright chandelier. Gentlemen and young ladies mingled together, making a dazzling scene.Amidst the conversation, a man with a powerful aura appeared at the entrance. All eyes were drawn to him.Linda instantly saw Thaddeus standing in the doorway and quickly poked Mona beside her. She lowered her voice and asked in slight excitement, “Did you tell Thaddeus about the banquet?”Mona followed Linda’s line of sight and saw the man slowly walking over from the entrance.Unlike other male guests, he only wore a simple white shirt and a vest. It was a very simple everyday attire without any accessories, but with his height of nearly two meters and a perfect inverted triangle figure, he stood out among the g
Nodding her head, Linda responded, “That’s right. I’m only here to live off you; the catfights don’t involve me. Well, the most involved I’d be is a spectator but, Suzy, you must protect yourself, okay? You’re the star of the show today. Don’t give anybody a chance to make a fool out of you.” Linda nagged on and on. The last thing she wanted was for her best friend to get hurt. Mona looked over at Tim who was mingling around with the guests as her heart sank to the pit of her stomach. Getting an idea of what was going on in Mona’s mind, Linda nudged Mona. “Hey, what are you thinking? Be happy. You’re the star today. You’re the host of the party, so don’t let anybody show you otherwise.” Mona raised her brow and smiled faintly. It was hard to tell if she was replying to Linda or just mumbling to herself. “Am I a host today? I’m just a puppet.” That was not the point though. Most importantly, Tim baffled Mona with his course of action. Mona would simply accept her loss if sh