Charles turned around and froze as well.The ex-married couple met each other unexpectedly, each with their own new companions. Charles's gaze fell on Renata, then shifted to Nathaniel. He looked at the man condescendingly while he scrutinized him. Needless to say, he was displeased.Standing next to him was a famous celebrity.She was in her early thirties. It was the age when ladies needed tender care. Women are naturally sensitive and sharp. She immediately noticed the change in the mood. Her delicate hand gently rested on Charles's shoulder as she asked in an extremely gentle voice, "Did you run into someone you know, Charles?"What was with that tone?Renata chuckled coldly at the apparent intimacy. She linked arms with Nathaniel and smiled serenely. She wanted to see how Charles would explain this to his sweetheart.Charles was accustomed to such situations, and easily defused it, "She's my ex-wife. Her name's Renata Gilmore." Then, he introduced his companion to Re
However, Charles still glanced at Renata as he left. She didn't even look at him. He hadn't accepted her invitation to the party. Moreover, he chose to date a beautiful celebrity. Why would she bother gracing him with a glance?Renata thought that loving herself was the best form of love there was!Her indifference annoyed Charles a little. If she would just show a little displeasure, rise from her seat, and confront him, there was still room for them to patch things up. The celebrity standing next to him wouldn't have been an issue at all.However, Renata didn't want that.She didn't want to have any relationship with Charles if she wasn't the only lady in his life. She didn't want anything from him if he wasn't loyal to her, either. Even if she had to get Daphne registered, she didn't want to endure a marriage that was rotten to the core. Renata had figured it out. It would be best if she could find a good and reliable man. Otherwise, she would become someone who Daphne
The interior of the car was dimly lit. Charles raised his hand to check his watch. It was already half past ten in the night. He didn't wait in the car. Instead, he straightaway went upstairs as if he owned the place. Charles's face was grim, and no one dared to stop him. Moreover, the servants there recognized him.They knew that he was Renata's ex-husband and that he was domineering. They were also aware that he had sex with her as well as the fact that he had been thoroughly examined by the doctor.Charles reached the second floor and pushed open the master bedroom door. Daphne was sleeping soundly. The nanny quickly stood up and greeted, "Greeting, Mr. Charles."Charles raised his hand, indicating for her to leave. He said he would take care of the child. The nanny didn't dare to say another word. She bowed her head and left the room hurriedly.Charles was angry. He claimed he would take care of Daphne, but he didn't actually know how. He lay on the bed, looking at the sl
Charles stared at Renata for a long time. They had been married for years, and yet she gave him up so easily. She had no reluctance, not even a hint of jealousy. She bluntly stated that she wanted to live well. She wanted to live a free and high-status life.Charles should have turned and left. However, he was prideful and couldn't accept that he failed. Furthermore, he couldn't stand her indifferent demeanor. He lost his composure and lifted her suddenly. He pulled her black stockings down to her slender calves. Then, he placed Renata on the dressing table. In the dim light, her body seemed to glow with a faint sheen, both beautiful and alluring.Charles had never been this turned on. Driven by a need to prove something, he quickly took off his clothes and drove his manhood into her private part.Renata refused to comply. She furiously pounded his shoulders. "What are you doing, Charles?" However, he was too powerful. She couldn't stop his advances. Eventually, she got
Renata wasn't angry either. They were divorced adults. Why did having flings with each other chrome with responsibility? Renata looked into the mirror and brushed her tousled long hair lightly. She smiled faintly, "It's not like we don't love each other, Charles. Besides, I'm getting older. I can't stand the test of time and have my feelings toyed with anymore! "You're in your prime and still want to sleep with more women for a few more years. While I understand that, I won't wait for you to change your ways."One disastrous marriage is enough for a lifetime, Charles. I don't want to go through it again."…Charles furrowed his brows lightly, "No matter how many women I sleep with, you remain the most important one. Your position won't change."Renata's voice was lazy and slightly husky, "You merely have a penis. Do you really think that makes you someone special? There are better pickings out there. I don't necessarily need your manhood."Her demeanor grew colder as she c
However, Charles knew Renata's ambition and tactics very well. He needed to prevent her from cheating on him. So, he had Jake investigate Nathaniel's background when he got into his car. Jake was capable. He quickly uncovered Nathaniel's entire history."He's a wealthy businessman. He's widowed with a son studying abroad."Charles sneered when he heard what Jake said. He patted his trousers lightly and gave an instruction to his assistant. "Call Nathaniel and tell him that Renata is my ex-wife and that I don't want her to remarry. Businessmen typically prioritize profits more than anything. He'll know what I mean."Jake felt this was inappropriate. Although he was Charles's assistant, he had also dealt with Renata quite a bit over the years. He considered her a good woman and a supportive wife. He knew that things wouldn't work out if Charles treated his ex-wife this harshly.Jake questioned him, "Don't you have a girlfriend?"I see you're quite attentive to Ms. Alisha. You
Renata sat in her office and reviewed the profiles of several top female celebrities. Then, she saw Alisha's picture.Her assistant, Keira, leaned in and whispered, "Ms. Alisha has connections, Ms. Renata. Keira mentioned she's the girlfriend of some important figure. They've been quite close recently, and she stands a good chance to marry him.""An important figure?" Renata scoffed internally.That must be Charles. She knew his ways all too well. This talk of rising was just a fleeting affair. She understood perfectly well that he wouldn't easily step into another marriage after finally being single. His second marriage would likely be reserved for a business advantage. In any case, she didn't have any interest in him anymore.Renata looked at the pictures several times. Finally, she said, "I prefer Blair Warner."Keira was surprised, but she complied.Renata was her direct superior and had an extremely close relationship with Gwynn. Renata held a significant position in the
"Also, stop calling me. We have nothing to do with each other anymore."…Renata hung up the phone and stepped out of the elevator. Charles was right outside. Alisha stood next to him. The two looked very much like a close couple."Hey, Renata," He called her name fondly.Tonight was a business engagement, and Renata wore a black professional dress. She looked both beautiful and capable. Seeing that the driver hadn’t arrived yet, she checked the time and made a call to him. Then, she looked at Charles and spoke softly but firmly, "If I remember correctly, our divorce procedures are finalized."Charles maintained a good attitude, "Let's talk, Renata."Alisha felt like an outsider. Despite her displeasure, she valued this endorsement opportunity greatly. So, she remained patient and obedient while she stood quietly by Charles's side. She waited for Mr. Chu to handle the situation for her.Renata wasn't having any of it. Now that she had Noah's strong backing, she didn't
In the presidential suite, the newlywed night was fiery, filled with affection and intimacy. The wedding banquet was still bustling with excitement.There was a special guest, who quietly arrived and hoped to leave just as quietly. He was afraid to disturb her mood and feared that if she saw him, she might not be pleased. However, despite his best efforts, they still crossed paths in the hallway.Gael stood quietly, watching Yanni. She had just taken Ella to the restroom, as she wasn’t comfortable leaving her alone. Besides Ella, there was another small girl with her, probably one of the twins she had with Keaton. The other twin was her brother.The twins were named Shay Bright and Drew Bright. Ella adored her younger siblings. Whenever she came home from school, she would always spend some time playing with them first. At night, she would sneak her little sister into her room and cuddle her to sleep, treating her like a little doll.At first, Yanni was quite worried, but she lat
In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight bathed the earth, signaling a joyous occasion at the Sanders family home. The youngest daughter of Noah and Gwynn was finally getting married. Even more delightful, she was marrying her childhood love. Dressed in a headpiece and red bridal gown, she was as beautiful as could be, the most stunning woman Zion had ever seen.The Quarto family was busy with preparations. Although they were not extremely wealthy, Jordyn was a capable family head with a good reputation. He handled both inside and outside affairs with finesse and charm. To everyone’s surprise, he got along very well with Mason.However, Noah had some reservations. “Don't you have any relatives of your own, Mason?”Mason didn’t engage with his criticism. Together with Zoe, they helped with the wedding arrangements. A traditional Chinese wedding was far more elaborate than a Western one, but thankfully, the families had enough help to avoid any chaotic moments.During the d
That night, Jamie and Paityn returned home with their daughter Carol. As soon as they arrived, Carol went to do her homework, while Paityn went to check on their youngest son, Colten Lockwood. The housekeeper was taking care of him and, upon hearing footsteps, turned her head and softly said, "Madam, you're back? He hasn't woken up at all, he's such a good boy."Paityn smiled lightly and signaled for the housekeeper to go downstairs and rest.When the door closed, she looked down at the sleeping Colten. The little one, only eight months old, resembled his father completely; almost like a miniature copy of Jamie. Even Carol, at times, would look at her brother’s face and marvel: "It’s really a masterpiece from God!"Jamie replied, "You even know what a masterpiece is?"Carol teased, "A husband’s looks are the wife’s glory!"Paityn quietly said to Jamie, “She must have seen a supermodel runway show."Jamie immediately asked, "Did she like it?"Paityn didn't answer, just smiled.
On the second floor, Gwen was trying on her wedding dress for tomorrow. Just as Zion had wished, it was a traditional Zutriysteinian wedding.The red wedding gown was crafted by the top artisans from Zutriystein, elegant and dignified. The headpiece she wore was adorned with wild pearls; each gem was carefully embedded, and the headpiece alone cost tens of millions. A substantial amount of money had been spent.The woman in the mirror was stunningly beautiful. Gwen gently touched her headpiece and muttered to herself, "Zion really doesn’t mind spending money on this little hobby of his."Gwynn, as a mother, patted her head. "This little girl really doesn’t know when to keep quiet, but luckily, she’s married well and is right here beside me..."She had given a generous wedding gift, exactly the same as when Holly got married. Like Holly, Gwen didn’t want any shares of the Sanders Group. The money that Zion earned was enough to support both of them and his small hobbies.Meanwhile
Ignacio said, "We can’t take care of both of you."Holly was at a loss for words.Lucius was at that lively age, but he was raised by his father and had good manners. When he saw Ocelotte, he respectfully greeted him, saying, "Second Uncle."Ocelotte patted his little head, thinking that the boy seemed sturdier than his own children, possibly because Molly was too fragile. He made a mental note to make sure Yeager got some extra nutrients when he went back.The black Rolls-Royce Phantom sped down the highway, getting them back to the Qiao family mansion before evening.The Sanders family’s sons had all moved out, leaving only Gwen still living at home. Holly, who rarely came back, was also staying at the house. She didn’t refuse, planning to stay for a few days before heading to Silvercrest to visit her biological parents and pay respects.The car pulled into the Sanders Residence, and the house was lit up brightly.In the courtyard parking area, luxury cars were parked everywhe
In the evening, Gwen was preparing to leave work.In the parking lot, she spotted Zion’s car, but it was empty. Just then, a school leader passed by and said to her, “Zion came to school. There’s a donation ceremony happening in the auditorium. You should go check it out. "Then, you two can head home together afterward. On a cold day like this, a nice dinner would be perfect. What a cozy idea!”Gwen playfully replied, “You really know how to enjoy life.”The leader, holding a bag of groceries, laughed, “See? Your teacher’s wife has been nagging me since morning to go home and cook while babysitting the grandkids.”Gwen smiled softly, watching him leave.In the sky, clouds glowed orange and yellow, their edges tinged with gold.She carried a thermos as she walked toward the auditorium. Along the way, a few students noticed her and started chirping excitedly, cheekily calling her “Ms. Gwen.”Gwen corrected them, “It’s Ms. Gwen.”The students laughed and teased, “Ms. Gwen! Mr. Z
Gwen stared dazedly at the man.Zion, dressed in a black coat, stood tall in the study, exuding an oppressive aura. He walked toward her and pulled the teary-eyed girl, her face streaked like a little tabby cat, into his arms. One hand gently smoothed her hair as his voice softened to the extreme, "Still saying you didn’t cry."Gwen leaned against his shoulder, mumbling, "You did it on purpose.""Are you at least a little touched?"She pounded on him twice more in response.Zion chuckled lowly, letting the girl vent while his heart ached silently.These past five years had been filled with fear and uncertainty for him. He had been afraid that before he could make a name for himself, Gwen would fall for someone else. If that happened, what could he possibly use to ask her to come back to him?The love story of a poor boy and a rich girl might've existed in novels, but the reality was often harsh.Gwen didn’t care, but he couldn’t bear to let her endure hardship.Now, as they
Zion and Gwen's marriage seemed inevitable, with no one putting up any resistance. Occasionally, Gwen even had a strange illusion.It all went so smoothly that the years of separation seemed like they had never happened, as if she and Zion had always been together. After their reunion, he didn’t even ask her about her life abroad and treated her just as he did before.She was no longer as youthful and tender, but Zion still saw her as if she were a 20-year-old girl. Gwen felt a bit dejected, thinking to herself, he must just like girls around 18-year-old.But unfortunately, the spring river flows eastward and cannot return!Zion only smiled.In winter, the days grew shorter. After work, Gwen arrived at Zion's villa, but he had not yet come home. The two housekeepers had already started preparing dinner.When Gwen got out of the car, she received a call from Zion. Her voice was soft and tender.“When will you be back?”On the other end, Zion checked the time and said, “I’ll be
Zion noticed Gwen gazing at him with those wide, expectant eyes again. With a chuckle, he reached into the pocket of his trench coat, pulled out a sleek wallet, and carefully extracted a platinum card. He placed it in her outstretched hand and said with a smile, “This is my secondary card. There’s no credit limit.” Gwen gasped softly, then teased, “Wow, aren’t you generous? Thank you, Teacher Qin.” Zion gave her a light tap on the head. Not missing a beat, Gwen wrapped her arms around his neck and grinned mischievously, “Thank you, my sugar daddy.” Zion’s response was to pull her close, cupping her cheeks as he kissed her fiercely. Though he once carried himself as an educator and now as a refined businessman, he found himself utterly smitten by her playful antics. After the kiss, Zion leaned close to Gwen's ear and murmured something uncharacteristically crude that sent a shiver down her spine. He playfully nipped her nose. “Turns out you’ve got a thing for bad boy