Leona did not want Danielle to be raised as a pampered socialite.She wanted Danielle to live without worry.Matthew keenly noticed they were about to argue over that, and he quickly bit his tongue, holding back his suggestion for a daily convoy to take Danielle to school.With his suggestions dismissed, Matthias played with Danielle, and the two were having a blast.Suddenly, the loud sound of a stack of enrollment brochures hitting the table interrupted their fun.Leona glared at the father and daughter with a cold expression.While she was busy selecting the most suitable kindergartens and barely had time to pause, the two spent their time playing.Danielle was still a child, so it was understandable.However, Matthias was a grown man!Was he that frivolous?"Matthias, are you really taking Dani's schooling so lightly? What if we choose the wrong school, and Dani ends up unhappy? Who will be responsible then?"Leona's frustration grew as she glared at Matthias.Matthias
Caleb Hewitt was another typical wealthy heir.Throughout college, he had a new woman on his arm every other week and was known as a notorious playboy in Grandview University's finance department.Just three years out of college, Caleb already held a high position in the family business.However, he had never shed his old habits. Over the years, he had used his family's influence to pursue many women, but there was one he had never been able to find—Leona.He thought he would never see her again, but fate had other plans.Caleb was stunned to run into Leona, but his heart ached when he saw her with a man and a young girl.It was as if something that once belonged to him was snatched away.His smile remained, but a cold glint appeared in his eyes.He could not believe Leona was married, even had someone else's child!He obsessively believed Leona's first time should be his and his only!Suddenly, a twisted thought flashed in his mind, and his eyes lit up.Caleb decided that a
With that in mind, Caleb's smile grew even brighter."No need for that, Caleb. Let's catch up another time," Leona said impatiently.She had no desire to continue the conversation with him."And by the way, we weren't close in college, so please mind your boundaries. I'm a married woman, after all," she said.Caleb's smile faltered slightly, but he quickly recovered.He glanced at Matthias and spoke with disdain, "Oh, come on, Leona. We were college classmates. Your husband wouldn't mind, right? Surely, a grown man wouldn't be so petty?"Caleb turned his gaze back to Matthias.Though he maintained a friendly demeanor, his gaze held a subtle threat.Caleb thought a man who could not afford a car was not worth much respect. He had even dealt with women whose husbands had sold out, and he suspected that intimidating Matthias might get him to cooperate.Matthias met Caleb's gaze and smiled."Oh, I do mind, and I'm quite petty. So, please mind your boundaries."Caleb was stunned.
As Matthias and the rest entered the store, Olivia Winter, the store manager, greeted them with a warm smile.Caleb and Leona had encountered each other right outside the store, and Caleb was a regular customer.Olivia had been waiting for them to come in, knowing that Caleb's generous spending would likely boost her monthly sales."Mr. Hewitt, it's been a while! Is there a particular style you're interested in? We've just received some new arrivals. Would you like me to show you?"Olivia focused on Caleb and merely nodded politely at Matthias and his family. After all, Caleb was the real high-spender.From the snippets of conversation she had overheard, it was clear that Matthias and his family were just ordinary people. Furthermore, Olivia's disdain grew as she thought about how Matthias had never bought anything for Leona.They were probably married for a few years, considering their daughter's age.How could a man not provide for his wife?Caleb's expression turned scornful
"Forget it. I don't really like this dress," Leona said, not looking too pleased.She had never spent such an extravagant amount on a single item of clothing; she thought it was a waste of money."Mommy, just try it on. I want to see you in a pretty dress!" Danielle's clear voice chimed in, tugging at Leona's hand with hopeful eyes.She thought the dress was beautiful and was disappointed that there were no options for children."Come on, just try it on for Dani's sake," Matthias said.Leona hesitated, her resolve wavering.She decided to try it on but decided not to buy it."Hello, may I please try on this dress?"Olivia flashed her a polite, professional smile and said. "Sorry, ma'am, but because of the high price of this dress, we can only let you try it on if you're a member of our store or can prove you have the means to purchase it."She was not purposely being difficult; it was simply store policy.Besides, Leona and her family did not seem like the type who could affo
After learning that Matthias was unemployed, Caleb completely disregarded him.His tone was arrogant. "I forgot to introduce myself. I'm the Vice Chairman of Hewitt Enterprises. We have extensive interests in Havenwood—jewelry, real estate, shopping malls, you name it."If you're looking for a job, I can help you out. While executive positions might be tough, entry-level roles like security or cashier are not a problem. I can get you set up right away. You'd be looking at around 1,000 dollars a month."Caleb's voice was dripping with contempt, and he did not hide his disdain for Matthias.Caleb thought Leona must have been blind to end up with a loser like Matthias!Matthias smiled politely, not even sparing Caleb a glance."Thanks, but I'm not looking for work right now. I just want to focus on taking care of my family."As Matthias gently patted Danielle's head, Caleb's disgust grew.He was a man living off his wife and acting as if it were his right.However, Caleb's mood l
"You motherf—" Caleb's face flushed red as he prepared to fight back, but Matthias suddenly released his grip.Leona and Jessica had emerged from the fitting room, guided by Olivia.Leona appeared innocent and nervous in her white dress, and her eyes sparkled with delight.For a moment, Matthias was brought back to their wedding day, seeing her as she was then.Caleb was also stunned, his gaze fixed intently on Leona with a fiery look."The Aphrodite Dress looks great on you two! It's as if the dress was made just for you," Olivia praised, but her eyes lingered on Leona.Before that, despite agreeing that Leona was beautiful, she thought Leona paled compared to Jessica.However, the dress seemed to transform Leona entirely, and she was so stunning that even Olivia felt a pang of envy.Jessica, though still striking in her black dress, seemed overshadowed by Leona's presence.The comparison was stark—Jessica looked like a beauty enhanced by makeup and expensive attire, while Le
Caleb imagined that by showing off his wealth, he would boost his status in Leona's eyes and make Matthias look even more pathetic in comparison."Really? Caleb, thank you so much!" Jessica exclaimed, her face lighting up with joy.She went over to Caleb, giving him a warm hug as she glared at Leona.So what if Leona looked better in the dress? She could not afford it.Meanwhile, she was getting not only one but two dresses bought for her!Caleb smiled and casually tossed a card to Olivia, saying, "Ms. Winter, charge the dresses to my account. One black, one white, in my girlfriend's size.""Certainly, Mr. Hewitt!" Olivia replied with excitement.Ignoring Leona, she quickly took Caleb's card and prepared to process the payment.Matthias spoke up, pulling out his own card."Please wrap this dress for my wife as well."Alpha had prepared a card for him after they returned to New Avalboure. While he was unsure of the exact amount available in the card, he knew it would be substa