“Help me to lift the bed.”Mona pointed to the bed. There was a hidden compartment under it.“I have something for you.”Thaddeus’ brows raised in surprise. Lift the bed?Mona rolled up her sleeves, bent down, and struggled to lift it. Although Thaddeus was puzzled, he stretched out his hand and lifted the bed effortlessly.Mona clapped her hands, took a small safe from the hidden compartment under the bed, and keyed in the password. Then, she opened the box and took out a check.It was the check Thaddeus had given her after Jennifer swore at her last time. He honored his promise and told her to write any amount of money she wanted.She carefully locked up her belongings and put them back into the hidden compartment before passing the check to Thaddeus.“Here. This check is my compensation to you. Fill in any amount you like and withdraw the cash from any bank.”The man was between laughter and tears. He suddenly did not know whether or not to accept this check.“This is my s
Jennifer genuinely liked Ginny. At first, it was only because she thought the girl was a right match for the Fontaine family. However, after getting to know Ginny, she found that besides Ginny’s family, she was also exceptional both inside and outside. Jennifer knew she would never find another girl she approved more than Ginny, and it would be a huge loss if they missed their chance.Thus, Jennifer naturally had to put in as many good words as possible to Thaddeus. All she wanted to do now was make that shameless woman Mona divorce Thaddeus and leave.Thaddeus looked to the side and glanced at Jennifer. His tired look showed displeasure.“I won’t divorce Mona.”“What?” Jennifer’s eyes widened. She was so anxious that she almost jumped. “Why not? Did you forget what you promised me? If you won’t get divorced, why did you get closer to Ginny?”Thaddeus’ face was very cold as he said decisively, “That’s why you shouldn’t let Ms. Kimball come again in the future. I will also refuse t
The sound of the assistant walking and knocking on a door came through the phone, and there was the voice of someone giving a briefing in the background. He most likely entered the conference room.“Mr. Fontaine, the madam called and is asking for you.”“I’m in a meeting,” the man’s magnetic voice rang out from the other end of the phone. Even though he was annoyed, he still took the assistant’s phone.“What?”“Do you have time tonight to have dinner with a friend?”“No. I’ll wire you the money. Have fun.”After saying that, he passed the phone back to the assistant.Mona wanted to say something else, but the assistant was driven out of the conference room by Thaddeus’ displeased eyes.“Madam, Mr. Fontaine doesn’t like to take personal calls while he’s in a meeting, so...”“I understand. I won’t bother your work, then.”Mona hung up the phone. A minute later, she received a notification about a bank transfer.Thaddeus transferred her fifty thousand.Mona was exasperated but
After leaving the French restaurant, Mona went to the charity auction with Joseph.Tonight’s auction was said to have sky-high specifications, and all the attendees were prestigious celebrities in the business world and government sectors. They were all the top leaders in their industries.Thus, when Joseph and Mona arrived, they were not the focus. Instead, they were like stars obscured by the aura of others, losing their light.Without cameras and paparazzi, the two were happy with the situation. They leisurely found seats and sat down.Mona ate the fruit on the table while looking through the menu of items up for bid at tonight’s auction.“Mr. Fontaine!” A man’s voice rang out abruptly, drawing a lot of attention.Mona was no exception. She lifted her eyes and instantly saw the handsome man.What a coincidence. Her husband, who was too busy to answer her call, was with a beautiful female companion Mona had never seen before.Hm. Just where was Ms. Kimball?Mona was a little
As Mona thought, she glanced not far away at Thaddeus and the woman beside him.She had to admit that Thaddeus had a good eye for women. The beautiful lady looked like she was from a wealthy family, and she was not inferior to Ginny in terms of her attire and temperament.It was no wonder that he said he was busy. He probably felt that his wife was too ignorant, and did not want to take her out.Mona withdrew her gaze, not feeling at all disappointed. It was only natural. There was a big difference between her and a lady from a wealthy background. If she were to choose, she would certainly pick the rich lady as her date tonight as well.“Our next item can be said to be the most popular and is also the finale of our auction: the Heart of the Ocean! I heard that the boss of Fontaine Group has been inquiring about this necklace recently. Is Mr. Fontaine here today?”The spotlight flashed on the audience and fixed on Thaddeus’ position.The noble and elegant man appeared on the large
Thaddeus fixed his eyes on Joseph and Mona, then turned around and picked up the paddle on the table.He said in a low voice, "Fifty-five million.""Fifty-five million going once, going twice..."The host's voice was a little excited. With Thaddeus' participation, it was bound to be a spectacular drama!"Sixty million!"Not to be outdone, Joseph also raised his paddle."That gentleman is..." The host stood on tiptoe and looked in Joseph's direction. "Let's shine a light on Mr. 66."The white beam hit Joseph and Mona, and the two appeared on the large screen on stage in a rather high-profile and eye-catching way."It's the golden couple of the entertainment industry. Mr. Marshall and Ms. Ortega really have the most attractive faces. They’re a feast for the eyes, and it’s no wonder the two most handsome gentlemen in the audience tonight are fighting for this necklace. Beautiful things are only worthy of beautiful people, right?"The host made a witty remark, setting up the atmos
Fortunately, the host was quick to react and greeted them with a smile, inviting them on stage."Congratulations to Mr. Fontaine for being the new owner of the Heart of the Ocean. The one hundred million will be donated to a poor mountain village to build schools and buy teaching equipment."The audience area resounded with applause. Everyone could not help but sigh at Thaddeus' wealth. The present was different from the past. Now, the Fontaine family was deservedly the head of the four great families. They could see how fierce Thaddeus' momentum was in the past few years after he took over the family business."Mr. Fontaine, may I ask which lady this necklace is for?"There was a hint of envy in the host's voice. Even fairies would surround him as long as he was rich.Thaddeus stood there gallantly and glanced at Mona beside him. "My wife, Mona Ortega."A trace of surprise flashed on the host's face before he calmly said, "Of course. Let's invite the auction assistant to put the
"Should I praise you for your diligence in handling the household finances or for attending an auction with another man without my consent?"The man asked with a smile. Mona looked up at his eyes, which were as deep as the vast and starry sky. She blinked twice, feeling as if she was about to fall into his eyes. His gaze was too gentle, mesmerizing her so much that she could not react for a long time.Thaddeus tugged her cheek. The action was subconscious, and even he was surprised by it.Mona snapped back to her senses. The atmosphere felt awkward, but there was a hint of ambiguity in the air.Her cheeks were faintly pink as she adverted her gaze, looking at a small river not too far away. The starlight shone on the river, reflecting the bright moon. It made for a romantic scene.Thaddeus clenched his fist and brought it to his mouth, faking a cough to cover up his embarrassment for his actions, which did not quite conform to the way he usually acted."It's a little cold. Let's