"Why did you bring me here?" Naomi sat up straight. She finally realized that something was off.At that moment, Jack stopped in front of an apartment unit. He looked at her without any emotions on his face."This is Grandpa's demand. From today until your exams, we will be staying here.""Us?! Are you saying that I have to live with you?" Naomi's eyes widened in shock. She has lived for 20 years on this earth. She had never even been in a relationship, yet she had to live with him under the same roof! "Do you think I want to do it? Get out!" Looking at how unhappy Naomi was, Jack furrowed his brows. He had gotten used to living as a lone wolf. If it were not for Grandpa and to deal with the Quinns, he would not have stooped down and lived together with a woman! "Can't you just tell your grandfather that we're already living together? Why are you being so obedient?" Naomi tried to persuade Jack. She sat firmly on the chair, not intending to move."It's pointless. Look over th
To be precise, it was the smallest type of double bed they had seen! Next to the bedroom was a study with the size of four square meters! It could not be converted into another bedroom! At that moment, they finally understood what Old Mister Hough meant by 'especially suitable to foster relationships between newlyweds'! "Are you sure this isn't one of your tricks?" Naomi sat on the bed, hugging a pillow tightly. She looked at Jack with caution."There's only one bed, how are our sleeping arrangements?" Naomi secretly decided to herself that no matter what Jack said next, she would never agree to it! She would never sleep on the same bed with a stranger! At that moment, Jack walked over to her and looked down at her from above.Naomi was just thinking about how to resist when suddenly her arms were grabbing onto nothing. Jack snatched the pillow away."I'll be sleeping alone on this bed. You can sleep on the floor."Naomi was baffled. She looked up stiffly and looked at Jack i
Jack narrowed his eyes. He had the excitement of a hunter hunting its prey. His company was lacking in high-tech talents. If there was a chance, he would try to hire Lord G, no matter how much it costs! "No! He has already retreated from our system. The final point is…Tarragon Bay Area, near Saint Joseph's High School."Tarragon Bay Area? Was that not his current location? How could it be such a coincidence?Jack hung up his phone and got up. He opened the bedroom door. The living area was empty. Naomi was nowhere to be seen. The bag on the coffee table was opened! Jack looked around and finally noticed the toilet door which was shut tight.A surprising thought flashed in his mind. Perhaps, that so-called Lord G was right before him! The next second, he headed to the toilet, lifted his hand, and knocked on the door."Naomi, open up!""Hold up, I'll be done soon!"At that moment, a panicked girl's voice rang out.Jack's gaze darkened. He was even more convinced now and knoc
"What? You no longer want dinner?" Jack glanced at her. His tone might be nonchalant, but it was filled with lethal threats."I'll order my own delivery!""No. This is my house.""You…" Naomi was so furious that blood rushed to her head. She wanted to beat him up. However, looking at the size difference and how her stomach was growling at that moment, she could only give in.Jack turned around and smiled happily.Tsk, he was feeling much better at that moment.When they reached the supermarket, it was just when everyone had finished work. All sorts of promotional offers were going on. It was lively."Stupid straight man! How bossy! No wonder he can't find a wife!" Naomi grumbled softly while following Jack, feeling aggrieved."Are you bad mouthing me?" Jack's malicious voice suddenly rang out from above her head."No, no! How could it be! I'm thanking you. If not, I would not have food to eat tonight. Mister Daddy, you're amazing! You even know how to cook!" Naomi instantly ch
"Only one… put it in."Jack massaged his forehead with his hand. never knew that raising children would be so tough.In the end, the black, grey, and white cart was gradually filled with yellow, purple, and other assorted pastel colors.What happened to the Prince of Gin City and his unwavering aesthetics? What happened to buying only the necessities?Jack haughtily expressed that he was just giving in to the kid.In the end, Naomi took the initiative to push the cart because she was afraid that Jack might regret his decisions. Walking out of the living section, they arrived at the fruits and vegetable section. Naomi immediately noticed the jarring offer sign."My god! Carrots are ninety percent off! Let's have some roasted carrots!" Her eyes lit up and she tugged on Jack's sleeve. "We're not buying them." Jack did not even look before indifferently rejecting her suggestion. Only then did Naomi remember that he hated carrots."I truly don't know what the carrots did to offen
In the end, Jack did not help her at all. Naomi almost died carrying the huge bag of rice home.Naomi, completely exhausted, did not have the energy to deal with Jack. She laid down on the sofa, glared at him, and grumbled in her heart. However, the longer she looked, the more her fierce glares changed. Jack was dressed in a sophisticated black suit and he had a black apron on top of it. His wide shoulders and thin waist really made him look regal. He elevated the class of the small kitchen to that of a star hotel's private kitchens. Soon after, Jack poured the ingredients into the hot pan. Steam rose from the pan. The aroma of home-cooked food flooded Naomi's nose. She was instantly revitalized.Jack was about to reach for a plate when a smooth, slender, and, fair hand slid a plate right in front of him. "I'll help you!" Jack was stunned. He had been living alone for many years. At that moment, there was an extra person in his life. He was not used to it."I'll take thi
Nine wrote, [Lord G, what's going on? Why did you suddenly stop halfway through the mission?]Naomi was instantly infuriated when she saw the message. She quickly replied.[Do they know the rules of the dark web? How dare they embed a secret program in the system to track me?!]Luckily, she found out in time, if not she was going to be exposed! Her reputation would be ruined! Nine replied, [What? How is the great Hough Corp so dishonest! I'll help you get justice immediately. We won't take their case!]Nine was furious too. After all, the rules of the dark web were how the hackers survived. It was almost a principle for them.When Naomi saw the message, she immediately stopped Nine.[Don't! It's a million bucks! Why refuse! I'm not that easy to deal with too. They will soon know how great I am!]Naomi leaned back comfortably on the sofa. Her slender fingers gently tapped on the enter key.In the study, Jack suddenly received an emergency call from Philip."It's bad! Lord G f
Ever since Jack was kidnapped at seventeen, the information on him had been completely blank! Ten whole years! "What happened to you ten years ago?"Naomi subconsciously looked toward the study room door. She tutted defiantly."I don't believe that I can't find anything on you!"The next second, her fingers flew across the keyboard. She quickly hacked into the archives of the related department, but there was still nothing to be found! "How is he so mysterious? Could he be someone special?" Jack's handgun immediately appeared in Naomi's mind.Could he be…Her expressions turned serious. She tried hacking into the highest level of national security archives.It was a pity that no matter how hard she tried, she could not break into it.She wrote to Nine, [Nine, who built the National Security Archives? I can't even hack into it.][Of course, you can't. It was built by your predecessor the legendary Lord J.]"Lord J?" Naomi muttered to herself. Everyone knew about this name i
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