Naomi turned around to see a man with white sideburns walking toward her. Behind him were a few other familiar faces. They were the backbone of her mother's pharmacy when she was younger.When Scott took over the management of the pharmacy, they were all fired.Naomi's eyes reddened a little. "Uncle Zach! You should just call me Naomi as usual. Thank you all for believing in me by returning to work here.""Of course, we'll believe in you, Naomi!"Uncle Zach was a little excited. When he received Naomi's call, he immediately resigned and called his previous partners to the factory.Upon Uncle Zach's words, the old staff behind him chimed in."Madam Shaw has helped us all. I wouldn't be alive if it weren't for her! Even if I have to start again with you, it'll be worth it!""Yes! We don't want to be with petty people like Scott Green!""He already ruined the brand Madam Shaw founded!"Hearing what they said, Naomi lowered her head. She thought about how harmonious and glorious i
Susan asked, "Should I send you to Hough Corp or Hough Mansion?""Uh…"At the thought of meeting that idiot Daddy at either of those two places, Naomi could not help but furrow her brows."Susan, can I stay at your place for two days?""Ooooohhhh!" Susan prolonged her vowel as she winked slyly."Okay, let's go to the Mensa summer camp. Everyone wants to get to know you."Naomi cocked her head and pondered for a second. She had indeed not gone out for a long time."Okay."Naomi got in the car and took her phone out. She opened her conversation with Jack. She was instantly infuriated upon seeing his profile photo. Instead, she called Sean."Mister Sean, please tell that idiot Daddy that I'll be going to the Mensa summer camp tonight. I'm not coming back!""Uh, Miss Na—"Before Sean could finish his sentence, Naomi hung up. At that moment, she was properly executing that stupid Daddy's request!…At Hough Corp, it was time to get off work."Uh, Miss Na—"Sean furrowed his b
"Sean.""Yes?"Sean immediately responded. He was so frightened his expression changed."Inform everyone that we'll be having a team-building event. All of Hough Corp's employees must attend!""What? So sudden? Do I need to inform Miss Naomi?" Sean asked. Jack glanced at him coldly. "What? Is she not a staff member of the Hough Corp?""Of course she is!"Sean immediately took his phone out and dialed Naomi in front of Jack. Once the call connected, Naomi's rather cheerful voice came from the other end of the line."Mister Sean, is there anything I can help you with?"Jack's expressions darkened instantly. How could she be so happy going out with other men? Sean snuck a glance at Jack. He asked tentatively, "Miss Naomi, the Hough Corp will be holding a team-building event today. All of the staff have to attend, so you should…"Naomi hesitated for a while before asking, "So, that idiot Daddy will be attending too. Is that so?"When Jack, the cold-faced Prince of Gin City, h
Everyone was stunned. Naomi remained calm in the same spot. She had become used to such gazes."We'll use the next half an hour to get to know each other. Then, we'll take a group photo before starting tonight's treasure hunt!"At the organizers' words, everyone started chatting with the online friends with whom they were familiar with."Hello, Wish!"Naomi was about to find a place to rest when a charming boy's voice rang out from behind.She turned around to see Robin smiling at her."Why are you here?" Naomi raised her eyebrows in surprise. Robin long expected that Naomi would react that way. He raised his hand, and a silver badge fell from his palms.Naomi instantly understood."So, you're a member of Mensa too!"Thinking further about it, she did not find it strange. When she first met him, she felt that he was not a simple-minded person. It was also because she mistook him for Mister Long Legs.Robin saw how Naomi still did not recognize him. A hint of disappointment fl
"Old fashioned!"The man pulled the curtain back with his finger. He swapped a glance at the kid and his cheapskate nephew. Then, he looked away in disgust.What day and age were they in? Who still took group photos?Jack loosened his collar in annoyance as he downed the entire flute of champagne.Sean could not take it any further, so he quietly took a jab. "Uh… Sir, the rules of the event were set by your year."Back then, Jack was the second president of Mensa. It was under his leadership that they set most of the rules.Sean spoke as he tried to suppress his urge to laugh. It was called 'shooting yourself in the foot'.Jack's tone was even colder as he replied, "Don't they know how to innovate?"Sean was frightened half to death as he immediately agreed with Jack, "Yes! They should've known how to innovate!"Jack glanced at Sean and asked curtly, "What are you still standing there for?"Sean braced himself and replied, "I… I came here to ask you about when you're going to
The organizers were meticulous in their planning. They needed plenty of equipment.Naomi pondered for a few seconds before instructing Robin, "There are many things to take. Let's go separately to save time. We'll make a head start.""Okay!"Robin smiled and headed in the other direction where the equipment was. Naomi turned around and almost crashed into another girl."I'm sorry, I didn't see you there," Naomi immediately apologized.The other girl did not reply. Instead, she merely looked at Naomi. Her gaze was indecipherable.Although she looked as sweet as a doll, Naomi saw the horror in her eyes for a split moment."So, you're the legendary Missus of Jack Hough."The girl smiled and spoke with an inflection. It was filled with an uncomfortable contempt.Naomi's condescending gaze darkened. "Does that have anything to do with you?"The girl smiled, but she did not answer Naomi's question. "My name is Yanne Kinson. You'd better remember my name. Also, I hope you have fun
"Actually, we were…"Robin started to explain when suddenly he paled and fell to the ground in pain."What happened?"Naomi was anxious. She immediately went over to take his pulse."You have had something bad which caused acute enteritis. You need to—"At that, Naomi's expression turned twisted. To put it bluntly, he had diarrhea. All he needed to do was go to the toilet. Although it was not a serious condition, he would surely be unable to go treasure hunting with her at that moment."I'll contact the organizers to take you down the mountain."Then, Naomi quickly took the walkie-talkie out.Robin immediately tugged on her sleeves when he saw what she was doing."But I—" Naomi furrowed her brows and interrupted him, "Stop talking! Even without you, I'll still win. By then, you can just head to the top of the mountain. I'll take you to see the meteors!""Okay, then…"Robin was helpless. He could only nod remorsefully. He did not have any bad food that night, besides…Su
A few rounds of gunshots rang out, scaring away a murder of crows in the forest. It also scared the wolves away.Naomi pressed hard against the warm chest. They both lost their balance and rolled over. They ended up in a deep pit!The next second, Naomi heard a muffled grunt."Are you alright?"Naomi quickly got up from him. The moonlight shone on him, illuminating his face clearly, especially his beautiful eyes. They were filled with spirit yet out of focus.He looked too much like him!"Mister Long Legs…"Naomi subconsciously muttered."What did you say?"Jack's cold voice brought Naomi back to reality. How could that idiot Daddy be Mister Long Legs?She must have been possessed.Naomi quickly shook her head while helping Jack up. She changed the subject."Nothing. Thank you for saving me."Her anger at Jack during the day had dissipated entirely."By the way, why are you here?"Jack swept Naomi a cold gaze and spat out two words. "Team-building.""Oh."Naomi lowered
Chapter 473"Of course not!" Naomi shook her head and answered firmly. "I'm a doctor. Trust me. I will cure you!" Naomi then reached out to smooth Jack's furrowed brows. "Don't think about those horrible things. It's all in the past." "All right," Jack said as he grabbed Naomi's soft hand and rubbed it in his palm. The anger and fear in Jack's heart faded at a glimpse of Naomi. Jack's face eased up. He went on peacefully, "Luckily, then I met a girl. She saved me." "I see." Naomi responded, jealousy in her heart. ‘Obviously, that girl was Queenie. ‘Speaking of Queenie, Mister Daddy becomes so tender. ‘All right! Queenie will always be your angel!' Naomi got angry when she remembered what Queenie and Jack's mother had done to her at the wedding. ‘But Mister Daddy trusts Queenie so much, and Mrs. Hough is his mother. Whose side will Stinky Daddy be on if conflict breaks out among us in the future?' Naomi hung her head down. She had little confidenc
Chapter 472 Sean was speechless. He scratched his hair. Professor Gregory sighed. He stood up and turned to go. "Maybe there is going to be another storm."It was cold at night.Naomi sat on the steps by the fountain at the Base. She clutched her legs in her arms. Jack draped his jacket over her shoulders. "It's cold." "You're the patient. You need it more than I do." Naomi wanted to take the jacket off, but Jack stopped her and took her into his arms. "I'm all healed up." "Really?" Naomi looked at him suspiciously. Then Jack grabbed Naomi's hand and slipped it under his shirt. Touching his hot skin, immediately, Naomi blushed. "What are you doing? We're in a public place..." "I'm just letting you check me out." Jack replied calmly, innocence in his eyes. "All right," Naomi felt extremely embarrassed. She felt ashamed of her thoughts. Jack raised his eyebrows. He sensed her embarrassment. He deliberately leaned in and teased, "You want to d
Chapter 471Jack's eyes showed a glint of embarrassment, which meant he admitted it. "Sean said you couldn’t sleep well. I remember you always had to hold something while you slept..." He wanted to say that Naomi had to hold him to sleep well, but he swallowed it. Naomi's eyes twinkled. Immediately, she felt something pinch her heart hard. "Since you don't like it, give it back to me.” Jack was about to take the doll away. "No! You gave it to me. How can you take it back?" Naomi hid the doll behind her back. Just as Naomi was grabbing the doll, suddenly Jack opened his arms and took both her and the doll tightly in his arms. Jack's unique and fresh scent immediately enveloped her. Falling into the familiar embrace, Naomi instantly got emotional. Her eyes welled up with tears. She quietly leaned into his arms, enjoying the moment. Jack held her tighter as if he was afraid she would run away again. He wanted to take it slow, but he couldn't hold it anymo
Chapter 470 A worried look flashed across Jack's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He averted his eyes. It was silent. Naomi's lips quivered. So many words were on the tip of her tongue, but she couldn't get them out. "Uh... Are all your wounds healed?" "Yes." Jack replied indifferently. He sounded aloof. Naomi looked up at him, but he didn't look at her. Naomi didn’t know how much effort Jack had used to refrain from looking at her. But still, he sneaked a peek at her out of the corner of his eye. Naomi nervously gripped the doll with her fingers. She was looking for anything to say to Jack. ‘The doll... Right! ' Naomi immediately held up the doll and asked, "Did you give me this doll and the fruit that appeared on my windowsill these days?" "No." Jack bluntly answered. Jack remembered that Sean had told him earlier that anything Jack sent to Naomi, she would throw it away. ‘But Naomi can't sleep well if she doesn't have a doll to cudd
Chapter 469"Shooting the ninth ring will pass. My master shot the bull’s eye. Why didn't he pass?" Paulo questioned angrily. Robin also sneered at Jack, "Mr. Hough, you're not finding fault with Naom, are you?" Snap! Jack closed the folder abruptly, and everyone was shocked. The range fell silent! Jack looked Naomi steadily in the eye and replied calmly, "Your elbow is in the wrong place. You're shooting impulsively. And your breathing is not steady." Naomi blushed and lowered her eyes in embarrassment. Then Jack's low voice rang out above her head. "If you want to join the National Security Bureau, you have to do your best!" Immediately, Naomi's eyes flickered. She looked up at Jack. ‘Mister Daddy knows what I’m up to?' Their eyes met, and the look in Jack's eyes reassured her. "You're not good enough." "You're not fair." Saif spoke up angrily for Naomi. "In my opinion, it's you..." "Saif!" Naomi stopped Saif. The anger was gone from her face, a
Chapter 468 "I'm sorry." "It's okay. Your nerves are too tight these days. You should relax a bit." Robin showed a worried look in his eyes. He handed Naomi a bottle. "I made the tea. It helps you calm down. Try it." "Have you had lunch, Master? Have a piece of cake!" Paulo handed Naomi a piece of cake, and Saif took out a handkerchief to wipe Naomi's sweat. For a moment, Naomi felt warmed by the concern of so many people. "Thank you all." "It’s OK. We are a team!" "Yeah, we're a team!" The four then burst out laughing at the same time. Not far away, Jack cast his eyes on Naomi. Seeing Naomi so close to the other three, he felt jealous. He got angry and clenched the pencil in his hand so hard that it broke into two! "The pencil broke?" Lily asked in surprise. Jack's face didn't change color. He picked up another pencil."The quality of the pencil is too bad."The test began. Everyone on each team had to hit the ninth ring, or the team‘’s score wo
Chapter 467Snap-- Just after Sean finished, the banana in Naomi's hand hit the ground. It rolled a few inches and stopped next to the trash can. Naomi felt like she was drenched by a bucket of ice water. She immediately came to her senses. Naomi was like a drowned rat, so frustrated and pathetic. Sean resisted the urge to tell her the truth and told Naomi to leave. "Miss Naomi, excuse me." "I'm sorry." Naomi turned in dismay. She walked aimlessly forward like a ghost. ‘I should forget about him, but why does my heart hurt so much?' "Naom!" Saif ran towards Naomi from not far away and asked with concern, "What's wrong with you? Your face looks awful. Do you want to go to the doctor?" "No, I'm fine, really!" Naomi shook her head. "Should I take you back to the dormitory to rest a bit? There's still some time before the shooting test." Saif reached out to help Naomi, but once again Naomi refused, "We should go straight to the range." Half of the trai
Chapter 466 "If they end up breaking up, I'm screwed!" "Don't worry!" Professor Gregory patted Sean's shoulder. "It took me only a month to win your mom’s heart. I know women. Trust me! You won't regret it!" "OK. I trust you!" Sean scratched his hair. Then he went to report to Jack with suspicion in his heart. As soon as Sean got into Jack’s room, he immediately put on a timid face. "Sir, Mrs. Hough didn't take anything you asked me to send to her. She said..." "What did she say?" "She said she hates you and that she never wanted to see you again!" Sean made it up deliberately. He was tense inside. Jack, who was lying in bed, showed a gloomy look in his deep eyes. Sean panicked and hurriedly asked, "Should I send her the stuff again?" "Yes. But you need to do it secretly." Jack replied without hesitation. "Don't let her know it's me." "Then what's the point of that?" Sean wondered. "I just want her to be happy." Jack dropped his eyes, and hi
Chapter 465“Okay.”Naomi’s tone was rather calm, as if it had nothing to do with her.In fact, she was totally stunned. But since things had become like this, there was nothing she could do to change the past. Sean widened his eyes and looked at Naomi in disbelief."That's your answer?"Naomi looked away, bypassed Sean and went away."I got to go."After saying that, she left like a ghost.Sean’s heart sank and he heavily sighed."Mrs. Hough doesn't want to be with Mr. Hough anymore. It’s doomed!”"Don’t talk nonsense!”Professor Gregory just returned back to the operating room. He stared at Naomi's back and said with a meaningful smile, "The two of them will get back together!” "How can that be? Didn't you see Miss Naomi's reaction?” Sean retorted.However, Professor Gregory answered like an experienced man, "Haven't you ever heard that one can make the best out of a bad situation?”......Naomi went back to the dormitory and closed her eyes after lying on the be