C&B Winery.Today, Geovanni felt frustrated all day long and had nowhere to vent. He asked Stephanie for Conrad's phone number and arranged to meet at the winery after work.This private winery was Conrad's own private property, named after the initials of Britney and Conrad. It symbolizes Conrad's love for Britney.Conrad took out a bottle of red wine he had cherished for a long time and sat down across from Geovanni with his long legs."What's wrong? You look gloomy."Geovanni was torn inside, whether to tell his brother-in-law or not. However, he thought about everyone around him and couldn't find a suitable confidant."Conrad..." Geovanni slowly opened up and faithfully recounted everything that had happened at the company during the day to Conrad, leaving out not a single detail.Conrad shook the liquid in his cup and listened attentively. He looked down upon the inexperienced Geovanni. However, Alexzander had instructed him to win him over, as it would be beneficial for them in
"The Melton girl was devoted to you; you should have taken advantage of it long ago!" Alexzander said, sounding somewhat reproachful.Franklin looked at Alexzander without much expression. "I hope you won't regret it later.""The members of the Schwartz family all share the same blood. I know you are fully focused on managing the district, but if there is profit to be made in the business world, do not easily give up," Alexzander said as he took a sip of herbal tea.Franklin's mother was not exactly fond of him, but rather saw him as a business alliance. Although her demeanor changed drastically after her death, Franklin was still her own biological son."Usually, I often help your younger brother... after all, you two are brothers! Your mother's matters..."Franklin's dark eyes narrowed slightly as he concealed his emotions. "I didn't have a younger brother, my mother only had me as her son!"Watching Franklin's back, Alexzander also knew how outstanding his son was, but he was stuck
I originally wanted Britney to be envious and jealous, but I didn't expect Britney to actually see herself as Manuel's future wife.She came to the Castro's villa and only then did she find out that they had already set a wedding date.However, it seems that Britney still didn't know the true situation of Manuel. This made Nylah feel slightly superior."Misses, dinner is ready!" the servant came over and reported, pushing Livia, who was sitting in a wheelchair, away."Two sisters, I went to change my clothes first."In the back garden, only Britney and Nylah remained.Britney had a breathtakingly beautiful face, with porcelain-like fair and tender skin. Against the backdrop of a white down jacket, her complexion appeared even more translucent. Her bright eyes sparkled like stars in the deep sea.From the moment Nylah laid eyes on her, he thought the woman in front of him was flawlessly beautiful. Every gesture and movement she made exuded a natural elegance that couldn't be imitated b
Noticing Manuel's increasingly deep gaze, Britney lowered her head and took a look. She had just rushed out of the house in a panic, without even zipping up her coat. Although it was winter pajamas, she wasn't wearing anything underneath! Although it wasn't visible, it was the first time she had appeared like this in front of a man! Although she had been in a relationship with Conrad before, they had never crossed that line.Britney adjusted her coat and said, "Wasn't the divorce ceremony still a while away?""I missed you! So I couldn't help but come back."Britney also gradually got used to it, Manuel never buried his feelings for her in his heart."Are you still leaving?"Manuel held Britney's hand, applying a little pressure. Britney's soft body was easily brought into Manuel's embrace. "I will leave tomorrow," he said. Some details of the wedding still needed his personal attention.Britney felt a faint tobacco scent coming from Manuel, and when she heard that Manuel was leaving
In the early morning, Britney was not feeling particularly well. She had dark circles under her eyes, so she had to use more concealer.Last night, when I returned to my room, I couldn't fall asleep anymore. So I got out of bed and looked at some electronic files.Unconsciously, the sky had already become dimly lit. Realizing it was almost time, I changed my clothes and noticed a gift box on the bed. After contemplating for a while, I took out the gift Manuel had given me and put it on. Standing in front of the mirror, I realized Manuel had a great taste.After having breakfast, I went to the company as usual. Today was Saturday, which was originally a day off. However, Hugh came back today, so the entire department had to work an extra day. As a result, the company was unusually quiet today.Walking into the company, Malia greeted me, "Team leader, Hugh is already inside."Britney glanced at Hugh's office area and saw a silver-gray suitcase. As expected, he had just arrived from the
Britney and Hugh finished their meal and walked towards the elevator, without noticing that someone was staring at them intently.Because she didn't know how long it would take, Britney didn't ask Bryant to wait. It was only when they left the restaurant that she realized Hugh didn't have a car...Standing outside, the cold wind was biting.Britney tightened her cotton coat a little, "Let's take a taxi!" Even though she was fully dressed, she couldn't withstand the cold wind.The air was filled with mist as they spoke. These days, Goldmoor had entered its coldest period.Gentleman Hugh took off his coat and draped it over Britney. "So, you're actually afraid of the cold."In foreign countries, there would not be such cold weather like Goldmoor."I was fine, you can wear it yourself!"Hugh had already stood by the roadside and hailed a taxi. But it was during the peak dining hours, with not only many cars but also a large number of people, causing traffic congestion."It seems like I h
Maxwell was overweight, Geovanni was thin, and Stephanie and Jamiya... even less likely...Britney was searching hard in her mind..."Britney, how was it? Do you remember?"Britney shook her head. The video had ended, and besides confirming that the people in the video were not the Hammond family, she couldn't find anyone who even remotely matched for the time being.Carlos sighed, "Yeah, I can't recognize it either, just from the back.""Sorry!" Britney watched as Carlos impatiently lit a cigarette, furrowing her brows in concern. She also felt a bit guilty inside.I made my own matters so troublesome that others were even more worried than me."It's okay, maybe I was just too impatient. However, during the investigation, we found that there were other people also looking into this matter!" Sometimes when handling a difficult case, Carlos would habitually smoke, and his addiction to cigarettes was getting worse.Last night, I was working on a case and only managed to take a short nap
"I will handle this matter well!" Britney clenched the newspaper in her hand."Since this incident happened today, the meeting ends here!" Quinten, after all, is the chairman of the company. This matter not only concerns his own daughter but also the entire company, and it must be dealt with fairly!"Britney, I contacted the Public Relations Department to assist you.""Thank you, Chairman!"Coming out of the Board of Directors, Britney was thinking all the way about how to handle this matter...Back in the Marketing Department, Britney walked straight into the office and then closed the door.Was this deliberately done by someone, or did the paparazzi stumble upon it...Looking out of the window at the constant flow of vehicles, Britney's heart gradually calmed down.At that moment, the phone on the table rang, and a series of numbers that Britney recited fluently."What's the matter?" The tone wasn't particularly good, and Britney became even more impatient with him.There, Britney'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