Georgia Adelaide was suddenly brought into the conversation amidst this gathering of influential ladies, and she was cautious not to say anything amiss. With a nervous smile, she replied, "As for our Murray, with the guidance of the old man, he's sure to find a suitable girl."
The topic of Murray's marriage led a familiar lady to chime in, "Isn't your Murray already betrothed to a girl from the Zechariah family?"
Decades ago, the Gibson and Zechariah families had a close business partnership, and their families interacted frequently. Back then, Murray, like a shadow, followed Stacey Zechariah everywhere, listening only to her. This sparked a jest among the adults that only a Zechariah girl could handle Murray. They were destined for each other and might as well fix their marriage as children.
This jest somehow became a rumor that the two families had arranged a child's wedding.
As the business partne
Veronica Isaac exclaimed in surprise, "You know that girl?"Georgia Adelaide sighed and nodded in acknowledgment."Is there something wrong with the girl's character?" Apart from this, Veronica Isaac couldn't understand why Georgia Adelaide would want to separate Murray and the girl.Georgia Adelaide lowered her head, her hands clasped together, fingers nervously entwined, before she finally murmured, "I asked Murray. The girl's parents are no longer with us, and she's alone ... her circumstances aren't very good."Hearing this from Georgia Adelaide, Veronica Isaac simply couldn't comprehend, her brow involuntarily furrowing. She wanted to speak her mind but felt inappropriate in front of the younger generation.Glancing at Erica, she spoke gently, "Why don't you take your sister to see your grandfather? I need to talk with your aunt."Erica obediently nodded
Murray's father, Bruce Gibson, the second son of the elder Gibson, was a man of integrity and modesty, excellent in all aspects but lacking the shrewdness essential for business.The elder Gibson, who adored this son the most, sought to compensate for his shortcomings by choosing a well-matched bride. However, Bruce firmly disagreed and swiftly married his beloved, Georgia Adelaide, in a foreign land, keeping it a secret from his family.Though marriage is a momentous affair, the elder Gibson must accept it once it is done.After their marriage, Bruce Gibson and Georgia Adelaide shared a profound love. The following year, Murray was born.Bruce owned several companies and held shares in the group. While not as flashy as his brothers, he and his wife were content.Life was thought to be uneventfully happy until a financial storm hit.Bruce, not adept at busine
Emerging from the tea restaurant, Emily was somewhat annoyed with herself.She had intended to remain composed, yet here she was, easily provoked and losing her temper at a few words.After standing pensively by the roadside for a moment, she remembered someone else she needed to deal with.Pulling out her phone, Emily called Ronald Richardson. As soon as the call connected, she didn't give him a chance to speak, launching into a tirade."Have you lost your mind, going around telling people I'm your girlfriend? What do you gain from this? Or are you doing this to spite me, making others believe I'm desperately climbing the social ladder?""If you're bored, find a factory job or something. I have much to do and no time to entertain your antics.""If I see you again, expect trouble each time!"Having said so much in one breath, Emily paused
After hanging up the phone, he dared not look back at the stands. Standing still, he shouted to Cathy, "Mom, I'm leaving first."In a blink, he ran off, vanishing without a trace.Cathy sighed deeply. If only the boy had half the steadiness of the Gibsons' Murray, his father might not look down on him.Always acting recklessly, without ambition, content to drift aimlessly through life."Ah," Cathy exhaled, picking up the items Ronald Richardson had left behind.The basketball gym was nearly empty now, save for a few couples lingering, whispering sweet nothings, heads close together in intimate conversation.Cathy watched these young lovers, feeling a pang of nostalgia for youth.She sat down, pulling out her phone to browse a photo in her gallery. It was a group picture of two couples. On the left, the woman's thick brows and dense lashes
In the top-floor café of the Bucapital headquarters building, Georgia Adelaide sat opposite Murray."If she truly likes you, why wouldn't she be willing to sacrifice for you?" Georgia stirred her coffee in a bone china cup, the burgundy liquid swirling.Murray lounged on the sofa, one hand casually resting on the glass table, the other holding his phone, glancing at the group chat with Shen Yun Su and others. Hearing Georgia's words, he sat up slightly, placing his phone screen on the table, nonchalantly saying, "I'm with her for fun. She doesn't need to sacrifice anything."Raising her voice, Georgia Adelaide dropped the spoon into her cup with a clink, "Do you know about her relationship with Ronald Richardson of the Richardson family?"Murray took a sip of his coffee, replying indifferently, "Whatever their relationship is, it's not important."Georgia couldn't understa
Reassured about the company's legitimacy, Emily let go of her concerns. With her father having passed away some time ago, she felt no need to dwell on these connections.As they chatted casually, the conversation turned to Emily's injured leg.Frowning worried, she said, "I have a performance in two days, but I'm not sure if my foot has fully healed."Visually, the bruising had faded to a faint blue, and the swelling had mostly subsided. She was eager to join one more rehearsal before the actual performance, yet she feared aggravating the injury if it hadn't fully healed.Sandy stood up and examined her foot, "Let's go to the hospital tomorrow for a check-up."Emily blinked like a sad child at the mention of the hospital, "I want ice cream."Sandy playfully pushed her head, "You know it's not recommended to eat sweet.""But I really want
As the final act concluded, the judges scored on the spot inside the venue. After eliminating the highest and lowest scores, the program with the highest final score was Emily's. Thunderous applause filled the air as the dancers took the stage to accept their awards. Presenting the trophy and certificate to Emily was none other than Cathy. "Congratulations," Cathy said, her gaze on Emily both tender and doting, enveloping her in a gentle embrace. Unaccustomed to such attention from an elder, Emily hugged Cathy back nervously. "Thank you." Cathy's presence reminded her of Ronald Richardson. She hadn't seen him all evening. Hadn't he promised her an unforgettable surprise tonight? Could this be it? She couldn't help but wonder if her mother, as the chief judge, had been lenient. Emily had always been insecure about her dancing skills, and this thoug
The desire in Murray's eyes slowly faded. Still, upon lowering his gaze to Emily's tender, dewy lips, reminiscent of a juicy peach, he found himself irresistibly drawn back for another kiss. His tongue lingered over the soft contours of her lips and the sweetness between her teeth, reluctant to part."Enough now, or things might get out of hand," Emily murmured, gently pushing against his broad, flat shoulders.Murray bit her lip playfully, half-hugging her, and casually straightened his crumpled tie, his smile reminiscent of a carefree rogue. "I wouldn't mind making the sky our blanket and the earth our bed."Emily disengaged herself from his embrace, shooting him a reproachful glance, "Well, I mind." Her eyes shimmered seductively as if casting a spell.Murray felt utterly captivated by her gaze for the first time, as if his soul was being drawn away from her.The young lady ha