At the same time, she also noticed the emphasis Manuel put on the three words "our home" in his speech.So, under Manuel's intense gaze, Britney finished her lunch completely.The things at home were indeed much tastier than fast food outside.Before, her parents were worried that she was eating too much outside, so they asked her to come home for lunch or have it delivered to her. For the former, she was pressed for time and couldn't afford to waste time during lunch. It would take at least two hours for her to commute from home to the office and back, not to mention that lunchtime was also the peak period for traffic. As for the latter, it would be troublesome for her mother to make a round trip every day to deliver the food.We might as well eat fast food outside and see how it goes after the first three months.If Manuel kept delivering like this every day, she was really afraid that her mouth would be worn out.At that moment, Manuel's phone rang.Manuel casually opened it and, w
The rhythmic music, enhanced by the DJ's touch, became even more three-dimensional, and the music in the nightclub had a strong infectious power.When it comes to people who engage in evening activities and have a rich nightlife, Raiden is the one.Just as I was cuddling with a beautiful girl, getting ready to have a romantic moment, I was interrupted by a shout from Karsyn. If you ask me if he was angry, he wasn't.Because he saw Ernesto with a member of the opposite sex for the second time, and it was the same person, it was nothing short of a miracle. Although Ernesto only had two cold words, Raiden seemed to see hope.The hope of sending Ernesto away.The person next to her gave the little girl a smack on the face and said, "Wait for me here.""Hey! We haven't gotten that close yet!" Karsyn shrugged. She had just seen Raiden hugging a woman, and she didn't want to catch any diseases or anything like that."Karsyn, you really know how to joke! You forgot! We had met two or three ti
Last night, Raiden didn't sleep all night, he tossed and turned all night, but he couldn't create a single flower.I almost got myself into trouble!Three women, therefore, also received a considerable amount of hush money. Not wanting to cause trouble, naturally, this matter would be kept confidential and not leaked. As they walked with their slender waists twisted, they even greeted, eagerly awaiting his next summons!Leaving Raiden alone in the room, he pondered which place had gone wrong.Could it be that I have been using it too much recently?A night of absurdity, the next day, gentle sunlight penetrated through the thick clouds, bathing the entire Goldmoor. The faint sunlight remained unaffected by the night. The weather had gradually warmed up, and tender buds had already sprouted on the bare branches, all of which indicated that spring had arrived!Stephanie drove herself, on a straight road, with earphones on her ears, and dialed Jamiya's phone."Mom, I came to pick you up.
Time passed quickly, and on Friday, Hugh hurried back and brought back several computer semi-finished products that he personally supervised. Then, he sent them to Goldmoor's Belholt Factory for the final processing.Because Britney's wedding was postponed, he stayed there for a few more days to personally supervise their production. Since the quantity was not large, it didn't take too long. He also took Goldmoor back with him.I had already communicated with Belholt Factory and hoped that they would work overtime to complete the processing of those computers before Monday. So basically, it can be confirmed that the department can start testing the new computers next Monday.Hugh deserves the most credit here; if it weren't for him keeping an eye on things, it wouldn't have been possible to finish so quickly.On the weekend, the sun was shining brightly, and the tense atmosphere of the entire city gradually relaxed.After a few days of rest, Britney's foot was basically fine for walki
Manuel's lips slightly curled, and his deep voice said.Having lunch, Manuel wiped the little soup stains off Britney's lips and cheeks, and whispered, "Tonight, the Padilla Group has a charity auction. Do you have time to go and take a look together?"The Padilla Group used to hold two to three large charity auctions every year, which always received support and participation from many high society individuals. The proceeds from each auction were used to donate to the impoverished population.Britney looked at Manuel, he didn't look like someone who would usually attend such auctions."Raiden's father entrusted me to help him take a photograph of an antique! By the way, I found a necklace that suits you, which could come in handy when we get married," Manuel raised an eyebrow, his lip curling with a meaningful gesture."..."Britney was unexpectedly speechless.Sometimes Manuel speaks with a serious tone, but it always sparks people'
Although it was just a small-scale meeting, there were still many matters to be dealt with. By the time the meeting was over, it was already past the end of the workday.Everyone finished tidying up the documents and returned to their departments, getting ready to leave work.In the meeting room, only Britney and Hugh remained."Is Manuel still coming to pick you up today? If not, let's go have dinner together!" Hugh's lips curved into a warm smile."Sure. You're welcome to come next time, and I'll treat you!" Britney replied with a smile, and then she and Hugh walked out of the meeting room side by side.Just as Britney returned to her department, she received a call from Manuel asking her if she had finished her work.Since the foot injury, I always left work on time every day, even if there were unfinished tasks to bring home. Today, the meeting ran late, and I forgot to greet Manuel in advance.With the left hand holding the docum
When Britney saw that gorgeous and dazzling necklace, she was also amazed.Surprisingly, this is the necklace that Manuel was interested in."The finished product took 25 craftsmen a total of 49,000 hours to complete, as this necklace is a gift from Mr. Rosales to his beloved wife, and it is the only one of its kind. We respect the old gentleman's wishes, and the starting price for this auction is 1 dollar, with no limit on the bidding increments!" the auctioneer announced with a smile.This made the people in the audience unable to believe it.The auctioneer explained, "Mr. Rosales said that true love is priceless."The whole audience erupted in enthusiastic applause for Mr. Rosales' heartfelt words, "True love is priceless."The bidding this time almost made the whole audience boil.Although the price started at 1 dollar, it didn't take long for it to rise to 1 million... 20 million... 30 million... With each increase, there was a w
Britney also liked shiny diamonds and jewelry, and she would often make plans with Karsyn to go shopping together. They would buy some luxury items to match different outfits. Moreover, her parents would also buy her some, as they never compromised on money for her. So sometimes, whatever she liked, she would buy it.But not without restraint, she would often wander among the counters of diamond jewelry, weighing whether it was worth it and a good deal.When Manuel was determined to capture that string of necklace for her, she was touched, but she also felt more heartbroken for his extravagance.After all, those were all about money!Such a valuable item is not usually worn when going out, and it is also impossible to sell it immediately. Moreover, the price I took it for myself is already quite high, so there is no possibility of making a profit by selling it.In short, apart from that bit of emotion, she wouldn't feel it was worth it.So s
Skyler had fallen asleep, but her mind remained alert. After all, Raiden had left a psychological scar on her today.As soon as Raiden mentioned being hungry, she couldn't help but complain to herself. He hadn't felt hungry earlier, and now, suddenly, he was.But despite the resentment in her heart, she didn’t dare voice it. After all, he was the young master, and she was just a servant..."Should I heat it up for you?" Since this "ancestor" had called for her, it was clear he wouldn’t do it himself. And it was late, so the other family members had likely already gone to sleep.Sure enough, the young master kicked his feet and said, "Should I do it myself?" If he was going to do it himself, why bother calling her? The real reason was that he couldn’t sleep and, seeing her sleep soundly beside him, a psychological urge stirred within him.If he couldn’t sleep, neither should she. It was a kind of unhealthy mentality.He wanted to wake her up
Skyler finally had the chance to observe the entire room. The decor was simple yet refined.A large sky-blue bed, a desk with a desktop LCD computer, and some model decorations—all expensive just at a glance. It matched his unruly personality well. However, it was clear he didn’t come home often; everything here still looked brand new."Where are you sleeping? Why are you asking me?"Since his father let her move in, he must have arranged a place for her."Do you have an extra blanket? I’ll sleep on the floor."The bed was big enough for two people, and she had slept with him before—otherwise, how would she have gotten pregnant? But at this moment, she didn’t dare sleep with him. She hadn’t forgotten the way he had looked downstairs, as if he wanted to devour her alive.She didn’t dare provoke him again, afraid that if she shared a bed with him, she might not even know how she died.She knew t
"Do you think you've found yourself a backer now? Is that why you feel so important?"Raiden’s tone was full of sarcasm.He looked exactly like a little kid afraid of losing his father's love.It’s often said that women mature faster than men, and Skyler was one of those women. She could see exactly what Raiden was upset about, and a smile tugged at her lips."No, Mr.Calderon! My biggest backer is you," Skyler admitted her mistake.Like hell he’d believe that! The innocence she had before was completely gone now.Raiden let out a cold snort and sneered, "Skyler, I didn't expect your appetite to be this big. First, you took my house, and now, in the blink of an eye, you've managed to squeeze a fortune out of my dad. Did your brain suddenly become enlightened? You’re making money at an impressive speed!""Mr.Calderon, I did go back on my word in this matter. I’m sorry! Here’s the key to the house you
Every parent, when talking about their child, always wears the kindest smile. Frankie was no exception. And when he thought about the fact that he would soon become a grandfather, his mood improved even more.Feeling good, he couldn’t help but chat a little more with Skyler.As Frankie flipped through old photos of Raiden’s childhood and talked about his younger days, Skyler truly saw how adorable he had been as a child.Uncle Calderon wasn’t lying—Mr.Calderon had been handsome since he was little.Big eyes, double eyelids, a high nose bridge, rosy lips, pearly white teeth, and fair skin—all combined with that charmingly arrogant expression…Skyler subconsciously placed her hand on her belly, wondering if the baby inside would be just as good-looking. If it were a girl and took after Mr.Calderon, she certainly wouldn’t be unattractive."Master, dinner is ready!" a servant came forward and announced.
"She should take a good look at herself! She doesn't want to marry me?" Raiden shouted.Who did she think she was? And who was he? Since when did a woman have the right to reject him?Since he was old enough to understand things, he had been surrounded by countless women, all vying for his attention. Which woman didn't want to marry him?Raiden sneered internally. This woman was definitely playing hard to get in front of his father, trying to win his favor so that he would pressure him into marrying her.I didn't see this coming.Skyler, so you dare play tricks on me!Skyler shivered slightly under Raiden’s sharp gaze. Was it a crime now to not want to marry him?Frankie stepped forward and kicked his own son. "And you should take a good look at yourself!"That kick wasn’t light. Raiden gasped in pain and quickly pulled his leg back to clutch it.Damn it!He was almost thirty, yet his old man still kicked him with
When Raiden walked in, he actually found that woman in his house!Without a word, he rushed up to her, grabbed her wrist, and started dragging her outside with large strides."Mr.Calderon, what are you doing?" Caught off guard by his strength, Skyler’s wrist throbbed in pain as she frowned and couldn't help but cry out."Don't ask, just come with me!"As soon as Raiden received a call from the person he had arranged to take Skyler to the hospital, he rushed back immediately.He had sent her to get an abortion, and she was already on the operating table—yet somehow, the old trickster in his family had intercepted her! Just thinking about how the plan was almost completed but was suddenly interrupted made him incredibly frustrated.How could he not know what that old fox was scheming?For the past few years, every time he returned home, the old man would pester him about marriage. Eventually, he got so fed up that he outrigh
Frankie was setting up Skyler, but unfortunately, she was too young and inexperienced to realize it. She had never encountered such schemes before, let alone faced an old fox like Frankie.At first, Skyler had no idea who had decided against her abortion. It wasn’t until she had spoken with Frankie for a while that she finally understood—it was the old master himself who wanted to keep his grandchild.She had already promised Raiden that she would terminate the pregnancy, and she had struggled internally for a long time. But in the end, her heart leaned toward keeping the child.“However, I have three conditions.”“Go ahead, go ahead…” Frankie was so delighted that she had agreed that he would have accepted a hundred conditions if necessary.“First, after the child is born, I want to be able to visit them whenever I wish. But you can rest assured—I will only be visiting the child and will have
Raiden’s Father...Hearing Frankie's words, Skyler couldn't help but look up. He wasn’t like what she had imagined. The middle-aged man in front of her was well-maintained, looking energetic and full of vitality. His smile was warm and friendly. There were indeed some resemblances between him and Raiden—he must have been quite a charming man in his younger years.Seeing her subtly relax, Frankie chuckled, “What do you think? Not quite what you imagined, right?”Having her thoughts seen through so easily, Skyler blushed, feeling slightly embarrassed. “It’s a bit different from what I expected,” she admitted.“Sit down and talk. I’m not used to looking up at people while speaking.” Frankie deliberately said this, knowing that otherwise, she wouldn’t sit down.Just as he had anticipated, Skyler realized that standing while talking to someone like this was somewhat impolite. Beside
Skyler looked at the cold, sterile operating table, her steps heavy as she walked over and lay down with the nurse’s help. Staring at her still-flat stomach, she silently whispered to the tiny life inside her, "Baby, I'm sorry."He had been so well-behaved. She had heard that during the first three months of pregnancy, morning sickness was common, sometimes severe enough to make one feel like the world was spinning. Yet, she hadn’t experienced any of that—she felt just like a normal person. She knew her baby must be a very obedient child.Unfortunately, she had no ability to keep him. If she forced his birth, he would only suffer alongside her.So, I’m sorry. It’s because I’m not brave enough…She had never intended to keep this child, but that didn’t mean she had no feelings for him. He was, after all, her own flesh and blood."Miss Oneal, we’re going to administer the anesthesia now. Try to r