Frank was being way too straightforward. I was a little drunk, but I still managed to lean on him and blush. “Up to you.””Up to me?” asked Frank. He then rubbed my ears and said in a hoarse voice, “Then both.”As soon as he finished speaking, he pinned me on the sofa.I felt the air getting thing and the temperature of the room slowly rising.Frank’s passionate kisses landed on me one after another.It didn’t take long for me to completely give in. “Frank...”When he looked up, his brown eyes were filled with intense desire, not allowing me to pull away. He pressed against my ear, his breath hot and heavy, “Charlotte… Charlotte…”The pain brought a moment of clarity, only to be instantly overwhelmed by intense pleasure.At that moment, the two of us were the most intimate person to each other.I picked me up and went into the bathroom. My mind was blank and I was pinned to the wall after entering the bathroom.I had lost all my strength. “No, Frank. I’m exhausted...”“Alrig
Julie said with tears in her eyes, “Madam Smith has urged him so many times, hoping he would settle down and start a family. Now, it’s finally happening. Frank has really endured a lot!”“Julie…”Frank came out wearing a shirt, and said helplessly, “You can say what you want, but why are you crying? It sounds like you’re saying I’m a pathetic person no one wants.”“I’m just happy for you!”Julie shot him a reproachful look, quickly pouring him another glass of water. “The old lady and the others will definitely be very happy when they find out…”Frank interrupted, “Please don’t tell them yet.”“Aren’t you going to tell your family?”Julie looked surprised and widened her eyes. “I think Charlotte is also a good girl from a respectable family. Don’t be like Charlie and his playboy ways!”Frank put down his glass, “Where did you get that idea? It’s just not the right time yet. Do you know what the current situation is with the Smith family?”Julie sighed in relief. “I see. I just
I was extremely anxious and didn’t have time to think about anything else. I quickly said, “There’s indeed a problem. My grandmother is missing.”“Don’t worry. I’ll help you look for her.”“But aren’t you here on a business trip? You should take care of your own matters first…”“It’s fine. Your grandmother’s disappearance is a major issue. Let’s not waste any time. Let’s go!” Jack patted my shoulder and went with me into the nursing home.In the ward, only Prof. Kilburn and his assistant were present. When Prof. Kilburn saw me, his brows furrowed tightly. “Ms. Wilson, what exactly is going on? How could Madam Shaw go missing at such a critical time in her recovery?”“Prof. Kilburn, I’m sorry. I just received the news.”I looked around the ward. There were no signs of disorder, which made me even more anxious.Before making any assumptions, I confirmed the situation with Prof. Kilburn. “Professor, considering my grandmother’s current recovery, is it possible she became disoriente
As I was about to open the driver's side door, Jack stopped me and gestured with his chin. “You sit in the passenger seat. I’ll drive.”“Alright, thank you, Jack.”I glanced at him gratefully and did not refuse.I was too concerned about my grandmother’s safety. Driving while distracted would be too dangerous.On the way to the abandoned factory, I first sent a message to Jane, informing her that I wouldn’t be able to make it and that she should make her own decision.Then I called Frank.However, the phone rang until a mechanical female voice answered, “Sorry, the number you dialed is currently unavailable. Please try again later…”I felt an inexplicable surge of anxiety. I was even afraid that something might have happened to Frank as well.Jack, with both hands on the steering wheel, glanced at me with a gentle expression and asked, “Did you call Frank? Did he not answer?”“Yeah…” I nodded absently.Jack understood. “Don’t worry too much. With the patent infringement issue
As we neared the abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city, Jane called me.She asked urgently, “Charlotte, you said something happened to Grandma. What’s going on? Isn’t she at the nursing home?”“Grandma has been kidnapped.”I was feeling anxious and explained as briefly as I could, “I suspect it’s the work of Bethany and Simone. They’ve informed me to go to an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city.”“That’s so damn despicable! Why keep targeting an elderly person over and over?”Jane was furious and quickly asked, “Where are you now? Does Frank know about this? I’m coming over to meet you immediately!”“Frank doesn’t know yet. He’s probably too overwhelmed with the patent infringement issue to notice the phone.”As I saw the car approaching the location provided, I said, “I’m almost at the abandoned factory on the outskirts. You don’t need to come; I’m not alone. I happened to run into Jack, and he’s coming with me.”“Jack? He’s in Jeswood?”“Yes.”The car ca
As Alan stood outside the conference room, he glanced towards the door with a troubled expression. "They’re having a shareholders’ meeting. The issue with the M398 chip had caused such a stir that Frank initially wanted to halt production immediately. However, several major shareholders disagree, and there might be someone behind the scenes influencing the PL Group. They refused to negotiate and directly proceeded with an appeal, causing the stock to drop eight points right after the market opened. Frank’s faction is seizing the opportunity to attack and trying to drive Frank out of the Smith Group.”The situation now was one of both internal and external troubles.“Damn, this is really like crossing the river and tearing down the bridge,” Charlie cursed, feeling frustrated. Now he knew why Frank didn’t answer Charlotte’s calls.However, Charlie didn’t forget the main issue. “But you need to go into the meeting room right away and inform him that something urgent has happened to his
As Luke leaned on the conference table, his body swayed slightly, and the next moment, he collapsed onto the floor, unconscious.The conference room erupted into chaos!Two years ago, when Sir Smith fell ill and Frank was reported dead in the explosion, Luke had become the head of the Smith Group. Despite Frank's recent return to the company, the media still closely followed Luke.Moreover, with the fluctuations in the Smith Group stock price, his sudden collapse and bleeding were quickly reported by the media as soon as he was rushed to the hospital by an ambulance.Many investors panicked and sold off their shares, with some who had been waiting on the sidelines deciding to sell immediately.With Luke down, the Smith Group seemed to be in utter disarray. If the funding chain broke, bankruptcy might be imminent!Someone quickly leaked information anonymously, claiming that Luke was driven to collapse by his own son, not due to business matters, but because of a woman—specificall
Immediately, one of the men led us inside and up a staircase without any railings. As I looked up, I saw a middle-aged man with a fierce expression, sitting with his legs crossed in a chair, and my grandma, bound and unconscious, lying nearby!“Grandma!” I quickly moved towards her.Her body couldn’t handle such treatment!However, before I could get closer, a gun was pressed against my temple as a warning.“Jake!”The middle-aged man, who initially seemed indifferent, slowly lowered his legs and smiled. “What are you doing? Ms. Wilson is just worried about her grandma. There’s no need to pull out a gun right away. We’re in Cheria, not abroad.”“Yes, sir.”The gun was withdrawn from my head.But as I looked at K, I felt a shiver run down my spine. Although he was smiling, his gaze was as venomous and frightening as a scorpion’s.He lit a cigar and said, “Ms. Wilson, are you afraid of me?”“You called me here, and I came.”I didn’t want to answer unnecessary questions and got
Jonathan almost spit out the tea he was drinking."You have principles now?""Not the right time to talk nonsense."Westley. "Do you always talk in a way that pokes others' pain points?"Jonathan smiled for a moment. "If you've done it, don't be afraid of people talking about it."Westley didn't want to continue the conversation and stood up to leave.He went to the kitchen to find Jordan and found her eating ravioli."Didn't you say you'd help?" Westley sat next to her. "How come you're eating secretly? Give me a bite?"Jordan guarded the food. "It’s in the kitchen. There's still plenty in the pot.""But I want to eat from your bowl.""But I don't want to give you any."Westley laughed. "Okay."But while Jordan took a bite of the ravioli, he kissed her.Jordan's eyes widened as she felt the ravioli in her mouth being stolen away."You're disgusting."Westley smiled. "Sweet."Jordan couldn't eat anymore and pushed the remaining ravioli to him. "I'm not eating anymore."
Now that she had remarried him, this was also her home, and there was no need to tidy up anymore."Really?" Westley turned her around. "It'll be troublesome to go to another room and come back for something later.""What do you mean?" Jordan felt like she didn't understand his words today. "Just spill it already."Westley nodded seriously. "Okay, I'll spill it. We're married now. From now on, when we come back here, we'll sleep together. If you don't tidy up and pack your things, there won't be anything for you in my room."Jordan understood. She suddenly smiled and patted his shoulder. "Who said that after marriage, we have to sleep in the same bed? If there's nothing of mine in your room, I'll sleep in my own room. It's not like you only have one room."Westley laughed. "Okay, you're being naughty now."Jordan replied, "You become like the people you spend time with."She finished speaking and ran off.She went to the kitchen to see Miranda and offer to help.Miranda told he
"What is there to prepare?" Westley sat down with Jordan. "They're not strangers."Miranda gave her a glare and handed Jordan some fruit. "Look at me, still wearing my pajamas...""Jordy, it's not that I don't care about you. It's just that Westley didn't say anything, and you two... we also didn't want to ask too much. Wait for me to change into something proper. What would you like to eat? I'll personally cook for you."Jordan quickly stopped her. "No need, we're so familiar with each other already, Mom."Miranda froze, then after a long pause, she grasped Jordan's hand, wiping her tears as she said, “Okay.”Jordan gave Westley a look, and he handed her a tissue.She wiped Miranda's tears. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you worry.""It's our fault," Miranda patted her hand. "We never thought that Westley would do that.""You two grew up together and had a great relationship. We always thought, when we're gone, he'll be able to love you and take care of you well on our beha
Jordan asked him, "You finished so quickly?""Why does it sound like you're unhappy that I came over?""No, it's just that your meetings used to take quite a long time."Westley casually ruffled her hair.Jordan wasn't happy. "You messed up my hairstyle!"Westley chuckled softly. "You're just had your hair down. Is it even styled?""You don't understand.""Alright, I don't understand."Westley pulled her back to the bedroom.Jordan wasn't happy. When they were going upstairs, he carried her back to the room."Do you really like kids that much?"Jordan put her hands against him to stop him from getting any closer."What, can't I like kids now? Henry and Sparrow are so cute."Westley caught both her hands and pinned them down. "Then should we have one too?"Jordan struggled. "Who said I want to have one with you?""Then who do you want to have one with?"Jordan kicked him with her leg. "Get off me."Westley bent down and asked, "Afraid of the pain?""Yes." Jordan was pi
Jordan didn't really know—she had only come here to escape.Now, there wasn't much left to escape from.If it weren't for wanting to spend a few more days with Jane and the others, she would have already been ready to go back to work.Westley saw that she had been thinking for a long time without speaking and asked, "So, are you coming with me to the theme park, or playing with those two kids?"Jordan almost forgot—there were two adorable children here."Then I'll play with the kids.""What, still think I'm too old?"Jordan gave him a playful glare. "Stop bringing that up all the time. Don't think you can keep me trapped with that topic."Westley asked, "Then why not come to the theme park with me?""Weren't you the one who gave me the choice?"Jordan gave a soft snort. "If you only want one answer, then next time give me just one option.""Alright." Westley looked at her with eyes full of affection. "Whatever you say goes.""I've got a meeting—you go play with the kids."
It felt very unreal.It felt like she was dreaming."Will you marry me?""Huh?"Jordan was completely dazed, thinking she would hear him say a lot of touching words.But in the end, all she heard were just those simple words."Are you... talking?"Westley nodded. "Yes. Will you marry me?"For a moment, Jordan truly wanted to throw the flowers at his face.But then she remembered her conversation with Charlotte.And she felt that Charlotte had a point.They were already married, yet Westley still wanted to give her a sense of ceremony.Even if he didn't say any romantic lines, she wouldn't be able to refuse his proposal now.With that thought in mind, she reached out her hand."I will!"Westley slipped the ring onto her finger, stood up, and hugged her.Jordan heard him whisper softly in her ear. "I'm really nervous. It's my first time doing something like this, so I don’t know what to say—I was afraid I'd cry. Give me a little grace. Whatever you want to hear, I'll say
"Okay."Jordan started to feel something was off. "Charlotte, I remember you didn't like the smell of cigarettes. Didn't Frank stop smoking after being with you?"Charlotte responded calmly, "Not really. If I didn't like the smell of cigarettes, I wouldn't have gotten along with Jane for so many years. She was already smoking when I first met her. Also, Frank didn't stop smoking just because he was with me. It was only later, when I was pregnant and feeling unwell, that he stayed by my side and simply forgot about it. Men have a lot of work pressure too. If he smokes now and out of my sight, I think I should try to understand that. That's what being a couple means."Jordan was persuaded. "Yeah, I guess you’re right. There should be mutual understanding. I do act a bit spoiled sometimes."Charlotte said, "When I talk about understanding, I don't mean compromise. If there's something you really can't accept, it still needs to be discussed between the two of you."Jordan was confused
"Wow."Jane and Charlotte stood at the doorway, watching with great interest.It was quite the appetizing show.Zachary and Frank, on the other hand, weren't interested, and headed to the yard to set up the grill.Frank chatted casually with him. "He's been proving himself for two days now—why do you keep poking at his age? He even made you bleed."Zachary said, "I did it for the greater good. Look at them now, kissing like they can't bear to part."Frank cocked his brows and said nothing in response.Jordan overheard Jane and Charlotte's voices.Her face turned completely red from embarrassment.She couldn't push Westley away, so she had no choice but to bite him.When he relaxed his grip, she took the chance to run.She didn't even dare glance at Jane and Charlotte at the door.Back in her room, she buried herself under the blanket.So embarrassing.Downstairs, Jane and Charlotte, satisfied with the show, headed to the yard.Westley, meanwhile, went upstairs.Sure eno
'What was that?'Jordan truly had nothing in her head but confusion.She had just been teased by Jane outside.She thought that since she hadn't come downstairs in the past couple of days, everyone already knew—Westley was... not impotent.Why was Frank saying things like that now?"Frank, what are you talking about?""Nothing."Frank left the kitchen and sat next to Charlotte.After Jane finished tending to Zachary's wound, she even fed him some food.The man held his wife in his arms and asked in a low voice, "All your friends are bringing their husbands food. Why aren't you doing the same?"Charlotte smiled. "That's because Jane took a bite and didn't like it. She thought it would be wasteful, so she gave it to Zachary."Frank played with her hand and asked, "Is there nothing you don't like to eat?""Nope."In the kitchen—Jordan sensed that Westley was upset. She reached out and hugged him, asking, "Did Zachary and the others tease you?"Westley finished handling wha