As they rode together in the car toward Simons' family dinner, Kinsey couldn't shake the lingering warmth that spread through her body, recalling the intimate moments she and Brandon had shared earlier.Kinsey wasn't expecting Brandon to ask about such a condition. He was so naughty and hot during their lovemaking, but she wasn't complaining as she loved every bit of it. Her cheeks flushed at the memory, and she stole a glance at Brandon, who sat beside her.Feeling Kinsey's gaze upon him, Brandon turned to her with a mischievous grin. "What's got you blushing, Kinsey?" he teased, his eyes twinkling with amusement."Nothing," she lied."Are you nervous about the family gathering?" He asked.Kinsey nodded yes as she really was nervous. Oblivious about Brandon's family background. Would they treat her as family when in fact, Brandon is a half-exile from the Simons clan?Brandon chuckled softly, reaching over to gently squeeze her hand. "You know, Kinsey, I meant what I said earlier," he
"So, when do you both plan to have a child?" Grandpa Benjamin asked, his voice filled with excitement.Grandpa Benjamin's sudden interest in their plans caught Kinsey off guard, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment as she tried to formulate a response."Ah, my dear, forgive an old man's curiosity," Grandpa Benjamin said, his tone gentle and apologetic. "It's just that... Well, there's something about the prospect of new life that always warms my heart. I suppose I couldn't help but wonder..."Kinsey fumbled for words, feeling the weight of Grandpa Benjamin's gaze upon her. "I... um, we... Well, we haven't quite... uh, decided yet," she stammered, her cheeks growing even warmer under the scrutiny.Brandon, sensing Kinsey's discomfort, came to her rescue, his voice calm and reassuring as he spoke up. "We've talked about it, Grandpa, but we want to let things happen naturally. We believe that when the time is right, it'll happen."Grandpa Benjamin nodded understandingly, a twinkle of a
Earlier, Brandon spoke with Connor's attending physician as he left Connor's room. "Dr. Peterson, how is Connor doing?" Brandon inquired eagerly as he caught up with the attending physician in the hospital corridor.Dr. Peterson offered a reassuring smile. "He's doing remarkably well, Mr. Simons," he replied. "His latest tests show that his condition is stable, and he's responding positively to the transplant. We're cautiously optimistic about his progress."Relief flooded over Brandon as he absorbed the doctor's words. "Thank you, doctor," he said sincerely. "That's wonderful news to hear."Brandon was so glad Connor was constantly doing great, which would affect Kinsey. He knew only Connor could brighten Kinsey's mood whenever she was down.Meanwhile, on their way home, Kinsey couldn't help but recall how Connor confessed about his dreams. She felt sorry that his poor nephew had to go through the trauma from their family at a young age."Hey, Connor, it's okay," Kinsey whispered soo
When Kinsey arrived at her desk, she asked her assistant, Andrea about a certain project they were currently working on. "Andrea, can you give me an update on the progress of our project with Director Lawrence Hall?""Um, Kinsey, actually that's the first thing I want to discuss with you," Andrea paused. "I... I'm not sure how to say this, but there's been a complication," Andrea said hesitantly."What do you mean? What happened?" Kinsey asked, puzzled."Director Hall... he requested to terminate our cooperation. And he filed a complaint against you," Andrea said, his voice fading, but it wasn't lost in Kinsey's ears.Kinsey was taken aback as it was more complex than she expected. "What? That doesn't make any sense. Did he give a reason?""He didn't provide many details, just that he wasn't satisfied with the direction of the project and didn't want to continue working with us.""That's odd," Kinsey frowned. "Our meetings with him went smoothly, and he seemed pleased with our proposa
Blair fidgeted with her fork, her mind wandering as she tried to focus on the conversation with Director Lawrence Hall. Despite his attempts to engage her in a discussion about the favorite luxury bag she wanted to buy, Blair couldn't shake the nagging feeling that there was something familiar about the face of Karl.It was like she had already seen him at one of the business events she attended before. But he was just an employee. Kinsey was having an internal battle."Lawrence, do you know anything about Karl? He seems oddly familiar to me," Blair asked casually, trying not to give it importance.Lawrence glanced at Blair, surprised by the sudden change in topic. "Karl? Not much, I'm afraid. He's just another employee at the company. Why do you ask?""Oh, no reason. I just thought I recognized him from somewhere, that's all," she said, dismissing her thoughts. He might just happen to have a resemblance to one of her acquaintances.Despite that Blair couldn't shake the feeling of une
Early in the morning, Kinsey got a call from her colleague Karl. She was hesitant to answer, afraid that the company had fired her instead of just suspension.To find out, she was left with no choice but to swipe the screen and answer the call. "Hello, Karl, why are you calling so early? You're not bringing bad news, are you?""Kinsey, I have some great news," Karl said, his voice filled with excitement. "The CEO wants you back at work starting tomorrow. Your suspension has been lifted.""Oh, Karl, that's wonderful!" Kinsey's heart leaped with joy. "Thank you so much for letting me know. I can't wait to get back to work and dive into the project again.""You deserve it, Kinsey. Your expertise and dedication are invaluable to the marketing team. We're all looking forward to having you back."Kinsey couldn't contain her joy as she thanked Karl and hung up the phone. Her face beamed with excitement as she planned to celebrate it with Brandon by cooking a good dinner for them. But she cou
As soon as Kinsey entered the marketing department room, her colleagues greeted her in unison. "Welcome back Kinsey." They all gathered to give Kinsey welcoming greetings after a short period of suspension.Kinsey gasped, and she covered her mouth as she was speechless for a moment."Karl, I... I don't know what to say," she said finally. "This is so unexpected.""Well, you deserve it, Kinsey," Karl said. "We missed having you around here, and we're thrilled to have you back. Here's a cake for you. Consider it a welcome-back gift from all of us.""Thank you, Karl. I really appreciate it. I'm just glad to be back," Kinsey said, accepting the cake joyfully. The cake has a note, "Welcome back, Kinsey.""Kinsey! Welcome back!" Taylor gave Kinsey a warm hug. We've missed you so much.""Thank you, Taylor. It's good to see you too," Kinsey said, hugging Taylor back."We've all been waiting for this day. The office just hasn't been the same without you," Taylor complained."Yeah, it's like a
As Kinsey stepped into their home, she dropped her bag by the door and wandered aimlessly into the living room. Her mind still buzzed with questions and uncertainty about the scene she witnessed on the top floor of the Quantum building. The image of the CEO's back, so eerily reminiscent of Brandon's, played over and over in her mind like a broken record.Did Brandon know the CEO? She knew that Brandon, being a Simons, had connections that extended far beyond her own reach. But to have a connection with the CEO of the Quantum Group seemed far-fetched, even for him since he was a half-exiled from the Simons.As she sank into the couch, her brow furrowed with worry. She wished she could brush off the encounter as a mere coincidence, but something about it felt too significant to ignore. And the more she dwelled on it, the more her confusion grew."Kinsey, is everything okay?" Brandon's voice broke through her thoughts, pulling her back to the present. She turned to see him standing in th
Brandon and Kinsey slowly cut into the cake, and as the slice was pulled away, a collective gasp filled the room. The inside of the cake was a brilliant blue."It's a boy!" shouted Taylor, throwing her hands up in celebration.Those who had bet on a boy cheered, while those who had hoped for a girl joined in the joyous laughter. Cooper lifted Connor into the air, both of them laughing with excitement. "I have a playmate," Connor shouted.Brandon laughed and then turned to Kinsey, his eyes misty with emotion. "We’re having a son."Kinsey's smile was radiant. "Yes, we are. I can’t wait to meet him."Amelia clapped her hands, beaming with joy. "Congratulations! A little boy is going to bring so much happiness into your lives."Chelsea hugged Kinsey tightly. "I'm so happy for you both. This baby is going to be so loved."Grandpa Benjamin's eyes twinkled as he motioned for everyone to gather around. "I have a special gift for Brandon and Kinsey," he began, his voice warm with affection. "I
"If you ever look at her like that again, I will make your lives here like hell. Don't test me," Brandon said as he stepped forward, his voice low and menacing.Thomas and Johnny exchanged a wary glance, the threat in Brandon's tone cutting through their bravado. They knew all too well the reach of Brandon’s power, even within prison walls."Alright, alright," Johnny said, raising his hands in mock surrender. "No need to get all worked up. What do you want, Brandon?"Brandon took a deep breath, trying to control the anger boiling inside him. "I want to know why. Why did you kill my parents?"Thomas's face twisted with bitterness. "Elliot was always the golden child, wasn’t he? Dad’s favorite, the one trusted with everything. And what were we? The leftovers. We had to scrape by while he got it all handed to him."Johnny nodded, his expression mirroring Thomas’s resentment. "We hated him. We hated how he looked down on us, how he had everything we wanted. But we never meant to kill your
In the morning, Brandon gently caressed Kinsey’s scars, his fingers tracing the faint lines left by Blair’s brutal whipping. His jaw tightened as he thought about the pain his wife must have endured. His heart ached, a mix of anger and sorrow. He would make sure Blair paid for what she had done."Good morning, beautiful," Brandon whispered as he noticed Kinsey slowly flickering her eyelids open.Kinsey smiled, her cheeks flushing pink at the memory of the passionate night they had shared. They had both been insatiable, rediscovering each other most intimately. "Good morning," she replied softly, her voice filled with contentment.Brandon’s eyes softened as he looked at her. "How are you feeling?" he asked, his tone gentle."Better," Kinsey said, her smile widening. "Especially after last night."Brandon chuckled, leaning down to kiss her forehead. "I’m glad to hear that. What do you want for breakfast? I can have anything you like brought up."Kinsey’s face turned serious as she propp
For a moment, time seemed to stand still. Brandon's eyes widened in surprise, then filled with a joy so intense it took his breath away. "A baby?" he repeated, his voice choking with emotion.Kinsey nodded, tears of happiness welling up in her eyes. "Yes, Brandon. We're going to have a baby."A broad smile spread across Brandon's face, and he let out a joyful laugh, lifting Kinsey off her feet and spinning her around gently. "We're having a baby!" he exclaimed, his voice ringing with excitement. He set her down carefully, cupping her face in his hands and kissing her deeply.Kinsey melted into the kiss, feeling the warmth of his love and the reassurance of his touch. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer. "I was so nervous to tell you. I thought you wouldn't like to have a baby yet," she admitted, her voice soft against his lips.Brandon pulled back just enough to look into her eyes. "Nervous? Kinsey, this is the best news I've ever heard. You've made me the happies
The soft murmur of conversations and the clinking of champagne glasses filled the elegant ballroom where Taylor and Daniel’s wedding was in full swing. Brandon couldn’t take his eyes off his wife, Kinsey. She looked stunning in the custom gown he had arranged, a delicate creation that seemed to shimmer under the soft lights. Brandon himself was dressed in a tailored suit that complemented her dress perfectly, a symbol of their unity and love.As they stood together, Kinsey glanced up at him, feeling his gaze. "You look absolutely beautiful," Brandon murmured, his voice filled with admiration and love. "I can't believe how lucky I am to have you by my side."Kinsey blushed, a warm flush spreading across her cheeks. "Thank you, Brandon. You look incredibly handsome too. This suit... it’s perfect."Brandon smiled, his eyes twinkling with affection. "I wanted us to look our best tonight. It’s a special day for Taylor and Daniel, and I wanted to make sure we could celebrate it fully, as a
As Brandon and Kinsey stepped through the door of the Simons' Mansion, the last person they expected to see was Cooper. The man stood in the foyer, his posture tense but his eyes determined."Cooper?" Kinsey's voice trembled with shock. "What are you doing here?"Brandon’s initial reaction was fury. "What the hell are you doing in my house without any prior notice?" His voice was hard, filled with protective anger.Cooper raised his hands in a gesture of peace. "Please, Brandon, Kinsey. I know this is unexpected, but I need to talk to both of you. It's important."Brandon crossed his arms, his jaw tight. "You've got five minutes. Make it quick."Cooper took a deep breath, his eyes meeting Kinsey’s. "I'm here to tell you the truth about Connor. He’s my son, Kinsey. Alexa and I... we were together."The words hung in the air like a bombshell. Kinsey’s knees buckled, and she stumbled back, leaning against the wall for support but Brandon was quick to help her. "What? Connor... your son?"
Olive paced back and forth in the living room, her eyes blazing with fury as she glared at her husband, Jonathan, who sat calmly on the couch. The tension in the room was palpable, a storm of emotions ready to burst.“How could you, Jonathan?” Olive’s voice was sharp, almost a hiss. “How could you not let me talk to Brandon when you met him? Do you even care about Blair? She’s our daughter, and she’s been rotting in jail with no bail for days now!”Jonathan sighed heavily, running a hand through his thinning hair. He looked exhausted, a man burdened with too many troubles. “Olive, it’s not that simple. Blair has committed serious crimes. Kidnapping, detaining, whipping, and attempting to murder Kinsey… She’s lucky she’s even alive.”Olive’s eyes filled with tears of frustration and anger. “I know she’s done wrong, but she’s our child! I can’t just sit here and do nothing. We need to beg Brandon to drop the charges. It’s the only way to get her out.”Jonathan shook his head, his expres
Kinsey lay awake, Brandon's words echoing in her mind. "Jealous" Was she jealous? She couldn't deny the pangs of hurt and anger that had surfaced when she saw Chelsea with Brandon, and the thought pissed her off.Another thing that's bothering her is Taylor's wedding. She had promised Taylor and Daniel that she would bring Brandon to their wedding, but her pride kept her from asking him. Her mind churned with conflicting emotions, preventing her from finding peace.Morning came too soon, and with it, a heavy sense of unresolved tension. Kinsey dragged herself out of bed, her eyes heavy from lack of sleep. Determined to resolve things, she decided to talk to Brandon about the wedding. She steeled herself and walked to their room, only to find it empty.Her heart sank a little. "Where could he be this early in the morning?" she muttered.As she headed to the dining room for breakfast with Connor, she felt a mixture of disappointment and anxiety. Sitting across from Connor, who was cheer
Kinsey stood among her colleagues, her emotions a turbulent mix of anger, hurt, and embarrassment. As Brandon introduced himself with his usual charm and confidence, her mind replayed the memory of Chelsea in the elevator, each repetition stoking her resentment.Brandon tried to catch her eye, his smile warm and inviting, but she turned away, her face a mask of indifference. Internally, she was seething.The memory of Chelsea's face haunted her. "I’m visiting a friend on the top floor," Chelsea had said, the implication clear. Kinsey had been so naive, so stupid to trust Brandon, to confess her feelings to him. She felt a deep sense of betrayal and embarrassment.Kinsey felt insecure in every way possible. Chelsea is more fitting for Brandon. They match in status, in every way that counts. Unlike her, poor and stupid, abandoned by her own family.As Brandon spoke to the employees, detailing his vision for the company and his plans for the future, Ki