After a few days of rest, today was Britney’s first day back at work.
As soon as she arrived at the company, she didn’t even go to her office. Instead, she had Malia inform everyone to attend a department meeting. She first got a general understanding of the work progress during her absence and then assigned the upcoming tasks accordingly.
After a two-hour-long meeting, everyone returned to their respective positions.
"Hugh, thank you for your hard work these past few days." Britney and Hugh walked at the back as she spoke. Recently, he had been covering for her at work, including handling part of Team A Leader Logan’s duties. If not for him, she wouldn’t have felt so at ease leaving the company affairs behind.
Essentially, besides his own responsibilities, he had taken on one and a half times the workload.
"If you hadn’t returned soon, I would’ve had to beg you to come back. I was barely holding on." Hugh joked, holding a stack
Wednesday—only one day left until the end of the campaign.Last night's overtime work proved to be useful. Britneyfinished reviewing the last document precisely at 1:30 PM. She still had some miscellaneous tasks on hand, so she delegated them to Hugh."Even a thousand words of gratitude wouldn't be enough to express my appreciation for you." Britneypressed her palms together in a gesture of plea toward Hugh."Just go already!" Hughtook the files from her hands and could see the urgency in her eyes. He knew exactly why she was in such a hurry.Today was the final day of Manuel’s campaign."I'll treat you to a meal later!" Without hesitation, Britneyturned and quickly left.Watching her hurried steps, Hughshook his head with a smile. If there was anything that could make Britneyact like this, it had to be Manuel.By the time Britneyreached the lobby, Bryanthad already parked outside and op
Raidenwalked over eagerly. "That guy Manuelspecifically reserved a prime seat for you! So you can admire his brilliance from the best perspective."After saying that, Raidenalmost gagged.Damn!That absolutely didn’t sound like something he would say."Front row?" Britneybarely needed to ask—of course, it was the very front.As for how Manuelknew she had arrived, it was obviously because he had found out she called the transportation bureau, exposing her whereabouts. She had originally planned to surprise him, but it seemed that little scheme was completely useless on Manuel.Raidennodded furiously like a pecking chicken.With Manuel’s protective nature towards his wife, he might compromise for others, but never for his own wife!Sigh!Being his good brother, he could only accept his fate in silence."Are there any seats left in the back?" Britneyasked while walking
Manuelnaturally understood what his woman meant.His gaze toward Britneyradiated the gentlest light in the world. Holding her hand firmly, the two of them faced countless smartphone cameras with smiles. Though neither of them were celebrities, at this moment, they outshone any star. The crowd erupted in excitement for them.A man should build his career, and she was not only supporting him from behind but also proving with her actions that she had the ability to assist him, standing as his equal.Britneyand Manuel—an absolute match!In no time, photos of Manueland Britneyflooded the internet. Whether in appearance or capability, they were undeniably the most perfect couple."The most beautiful love story, the most captivating speech."Two names shook the entire Goldmoor—Manueland Britney.After standing there like statues for quite some time, they finally left with Raiden.Inside the private
There was an unmistakable hint of excitement in his voice.Manuelwas already walking further and further down the road of making a baby.Britneypretended not to notice the gleam in his eyes and suddenly had the urge to tease him. With a calm expression, she said, "I'm going to get some water."Manuel’s eyes instantly dimmed, but he dared not neglect his wife’s needs. He immediately got up. "I’ll go. You stay here and rest."Watching his disappointed figure disappear into the kitchen, Britneycouldn't help but chuckle.Instead of sitting back down, she headed upstairs.Thinking about how anxious Manuellooked, Britneygently placed her hand on her still-flat stomach. She counted the days. She wasn’t sure if the baby had come or not, but if she remembered correctly, her period was already seven days late this month.Could she be pregnant?Should she buy a test tomorrow?No
Britneypushed him away, feeling utterly frustrated!Once again, she had been led astray by Manuel.Whenever she dealt with him, her rationality completely failed—it was as if her brain got stuck.Seeing her puffed-up, annoyed expression, Manuelchuckled but knew better than to provoke her at a time like this. After all, his greatest weakness was in her hands.“It’s getting late, and since you’ve got your period, you should rest early. I’ll go make you a cup of brown sugar water.”As expected, he always tried to make up for things afterward!Still, she gladly accepted.Manueltook away the cold juice from the bedside and headed downstairs to prepare the warm brown sugar water for Britney. A few minutes later, he came back upstairs, holding a glass in his hand. Britneywas already sitting on the bed, waiting for him.“Here.”He handed her the glass before
While waiting for news, Britneywas already feeling restless in the bedroom.She watched as Manuelmade a call outside, hung up, then answered another one. Her heart was still suspended in anxiety, unable to settle.What were they talking about?Manuelslid open the glass door. Though his brows remained still, his dark eyes carried an unusual depth.“Is there news about my mother?” Britneytook a step forward and asked.Manuel’s grip on his phone tightened slightly, almost imperceptibly. “Get changed. We need to go to your parents’ house.”Hearing his voice, chillingly solemn, and seeing the grim look on his face, Britneyfelt as if something had clenched her heart. “Did something happen?”Manuel’s thin lips moved slightly before he finally spoke. She would find out sooner or later—there was no reason to keep it from her.“We were a step
"So, we must also be mentally prepared. There's a high possibility that this matter will be reported tomorrow."One was an internationally renowned pianist, and the other was the wife of a prominent business chairman in Goldmoor. If this were to be exposed, it would undoubtedly cause an uproar and attract significant attention.If someone deliberately planned to release the news, all Manuelcould do was contain the situation and prevent it from escalating further.Manuelsat back down beside Britney. "I've already sent people to investigate who orchestrated this against Mom and Uncle Preston." That was why he had walked out earlier to make phone calls after hearing only half the story."Thank you, Manuel!"Diana's tears were not just because of what had happened with Gregorybut also because she was afraid that the truth would be unclear and, more importantly, because she feared her husband's reaction."Mom, don't say that. We
Before the morning sun had even peeked out, a piece of shocking news spread like wildfire throughout Goldmoor.At the same time, the internet was flooded with stories about the past romance between the two main figures in the scandal, detailing their once passionate love.Since Gregorywas a well-known public figure and Dianawas the wife of a prestigious tycoon, the news spread at an astonishing speed, sparking heated discussions.The newspapers, once on sale, caused a sensation across the city.Just as Manueland Britneyhad managed to suppress the scandal involving Britneyand Conrad, this new incident surfaced, dragging the previous matter back into the spotlight. People seized the opportunity to criticize and spread all kinds of rumors."What’s up with this mother and daughter? Now I finally understand what it means to have strong hereditary genes!""Damn! This is shaking my worldview. Are all good-looking
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
As she closed the door, countless thoughts raced through Jamiya’s mind.Had her daughter found out the truth?"Mom, is it true or not?" Stephanie stepped into the study, turned around, and fixed her gaze on Jamiya.If she had forced herself not to believe Britney’s words before, now, trying to convince herself they were lies felt utterly weak.Jamiya was her mother, and the subtle hesitation in her movements had already given away the answer. Yet, Stephanie still wanted to hear it confirmed.She was clinging to hope, the desperate kind one seeks when standing on the edge of despair.Jamiya had struggled with this decision countless times before—should she tell her daughter or not? In the end, she chose to keep it from her. She was a woman herself; she understood the devastation of infertility. And this was her own daughter—how could she be so cruel?"My dear, with today’s advanced medical technology, ther
She also longed for a peaceful life, but unfortunately, some people were determined to make her life anything but easy. Therefore, she had to arm herself with thorns to protect herself and her family.Dealing with Stephanie was never her intention.However, since Stephanie had done what she did, if she didn’t fight back, wouldn’t that be too weak?Britney had never been someone to be bullied."Was Sierra's pregnancy also part of your plan?" Stephanie asked. Though phrased as a question, her tone made it sound more like a statement.Britney countered with another question, "Haven't you already guessed?"Sierra was caught between fear of her cousin and the desire for a good life. With such a conflicted mindset, how could she possibly have taken precautions?If she truly wanted to prevent pregnancy, she wouldn't have schemed to steal Stephanie's husband in the first place.Stephanie's face turned as pale as a sheet. Ev
In fact, the entire press conference held by her father was orchestrated by Manuel. This included not only the so-called evidence but also the presence of both men. Firstly, it was to protect her mother from being verbally attacked by reporters. Since her mother rarely faced the media, the situation could easily spiral out of control. However, both her father and Uncle Prestonwere experienced in handling the press and could maintain control, leaving no room for reporters to exploit. Secondly, it played on emotions to win public sympathy...Britneyhad already witnessed Manuel's capabilities before, but no matter how big or small the issue, he always managed to come up with precise and effective solutions, arranging everything flawlessly. She had to admit that his intelligence and ability to handle situations were truly remarkable."What do you want to tell me?" At this moment, Stephaniesuddenly felt a chill run down her spine. Every time Britneyg