Yves glanced at Brooklyn through the rearview mirror. “You’ve been with me for more than a decade now. Since when have I ever judged someone wrongly?” Brooklyn immediately nodded and said, “You’re right. You’ve always had an accurate judgment when it comes to people! However, I feel pretty displeased since you’re giving him resources without getting anything in return!” “I’m using a long line to catch a big fish! When trying to hit it off with men like him, not only do I want to win over his physical body, but I also want to win his heart! I want him to throw himself into my arms and swear his loyalty to me. I’ll feel the greatest sense of satisfaction when that happens!” Yves looked outside the car window as a confident smile formed across her lips. She could almost imagine the day this happened. She felt extremely giddy! “What about Claude Wolfe?” Brooklyn asked again. Yves finally returned to her senses. There was a disgusted expression on her face as she said, “That we
The next afternoon, Lindy came over for lunch. “We just saw each other yesterday. Why are you here again?” Sonnet asked with a smile. Lindy rarely came over for lunch lately. She was busy with work and spent most of her free time at night with Marcus. She only came to her apartment when Will Brooks and his family visited the other day. They spent time taking photographs all day yesterday. She had not come over since. “I’d like to share some huge news with you. I can’t bear to keep it to myself,” Lindy said.Sonnet found it rather funny. She asked, “What news do you have?” “You know Claude Wolfe, right?!” Sonnet nodded and said, “He’s Mariette Brooks’s husband. What’s the matter?” “It’s just way too shocking. Do you know that he was discovered naked outside Brooks Estate today?”“Is that so?! What happened? Was he drunk, or did he overdose on drugs? Did he get kidnapped by someone?” Sonnet widened her eyes. The news caught her interest. “He probably got kidnapped. How
Sonnet was instantly in a somber mood as well. Both of them remained silent for some time. Maxwell then spoke up softly, “I’ll look into the person that did this to Claude. Based on what they did to him, I have a feeling that a woman is behind this.” Sonnet exclaimed in realization. She thought about how she had seen Claude and Yves interacting intimately with each other previously. “What’s the matter?” Maxwell held her hand. “I know that Claude and Yves were together previously. However, I don’t know if this has anything to do with Yves.” “Yves Yates?” Maxwell frowned. Sonnet then told Maxwell all about how she had unintentionally overheard Claude and Yves’s intimate conversation in the lounge during Eternal Jewelry’s new product launch event that day. “Right, we ran into Yves in the restaurant when we brought Lil Three out to take photographs yesterday afternoon!” Sonnet then told him about everything that had happened yesterday. She then exclaimed, “Perhaps Yv
The door of the toilet cubicle was open. Maxwell pushed the door into the cubicle. Zachary was sitting on the floor. He seemed rather flustered. His wheelchair was folded in half. “What happened?” “I rarely go out. I’m still not used to using this wheelchair. I accidentally fell,” Zachary said with a bitter smile. His wheelchair was equipped with pretty advanced technology. He could fold it in half when he wanted to go to the toilet. However, he did not have sufficient strength in his upper body. Therefore, he accidentally fell while trying to get back into his wheelchair. Maxwell sighed softly and bent down to carry him bridal style. He was extremely thin and frail. Although he was a man, Maxwell managed to carry him effortlessly. “Hey! You…” Zachary exclaimed out loud. In the past, it would be his greatest wish for Maxwell to carry him that way. However, things were different now. He was a different man. He liked women now. “You’re not the only one that finds this
“You’re right,” Maxwell said heavily. Both of them soon returned to the room. As soon as Maxwell opened the door, a small figure rushed toward Maxwell. Lune giggled loudly as she threw herself into Maxwell’s arms. Maxwell’s expression instantly softened. He hugged Lune tightly and asked, “What are you doing, Lune?” “Hehehe, Granny Wolf is here!” Lune laughed as she turned to look in another direction. Maxwell looked in the direction that she was looking. A young girl with a scarf wrapped around her head was holding out her hands like they were claws, making howling noises. He recognized her. She was Jinny Thorne, the girl that Lindy had brought home previously. She was bright and lively. She befriended Jaybie and Lune not long after joining them. Shay and Izzy were running around them while giggling happily as well. The adults chatted with each other while enjoying the dishes. Meanwhile, Jinny was focused on playing with the children. He tended to have a good impress
“Perhaps Matteo was busy?” Sonnet tried explaining on Matteo’s behalf. She felt that Matteo’s behavior did not match his personality either. Perhaps there were unspoken circumstances. “Is that so? Does he not have the time at all to visit Jinny at the hospital? I’d like to ask him myself.” When Will got up to leave, Lindy walked over to Matteo with a glass of wine in hand. She raised the glass in front of Matteo and said, “I’m Lil Three’s godmother. You’re our guest. Since you came to attend Lil Three’s hundredth-day celebration today, I must give you a toast.” “You’re being way too courteous,” Matteo smiled at her warmly as he tipped his head back and downed the wine in his glass.Lindy downed the wine in her glass as well. She then cast a mocking gaze at Matteo and said, “Mr. Brooks, it seems like you should give a toast to someone, right?” Matteo raised his brow and asked, “Who are you referring to?” Lindy looked straight into his eyes and said, “You’re friends wi
“Where do you live?” Matteo asked again. Jinny did not dare to turn to look at him. She lowered her head and told him her address. Matteo memorized the address and started the car. For a few minutes, neither said anything. Jinny wanted to talk to Matteo, but she was embarrassed because of what happened. She did not dare to say anything. Finally, Matteo spoke up first. “How’s your leg?” “Oh, it’s alright. I’m just letting it recover right now.” “Was the fracture serious?” “It’s not serious. However, the doctors put some intramedullary nails into the fracture. After the fracture recovers, I’ll have to undergo surgery to retrieve the nails…” A dark look on her face as she spoke. “I’ll definitely have a scar from the surgery.” “If you’re afraid it won’t look good, you can receive scar removal treatment from a cosmetic doctor. You can remove scars using current technology,” Matteo said. Jinny smiled and said, “Actually, I don’t mind having a scar. At most, I can wear
“But I live on the topmost floor,” Jinny said anxiously. Jinny thought that he would probably be worn out to death if he carried her to the highest floor.However, Matteo frowned at her and said, “Are you trying to walk all the way up on clutches when you live on the highest floor? Would you like to injure your other leg as well?” Jinny pursed her lips. She felt a warm sensation in her heart although he had just criticized her. “Hurry up and come on up. I’m tired of kneeling,” he urged her once again. Jinny no longer hesitated this time around. She lay down on his back. He held her legs, got up, and started walking up the stairs.“I’m really sorry for making you do something so tiring. You can put me down and rest for a while if you’re tired.” Jinny felt a sweet sensation in her heart as she looked at how broad his back was. However, she still felt bad for making him carry her. “I’m alright. You’re rather light,” Matteo said. He paused and added, “I’m not as unfit as