Darrell lowered his voice, "How about I come over to see you?"It was indeed a bit abrupt in the middle of the night, but he couldn't bear the thought of Renata crying alone.She sat on the bathroom floor. It was hard not to be moved by such tenderness when she was vulnerable. She agreed almost without thinking.Darrell immediately grabbed his car keys.He headed out of his apartment while saying softly, "Don't hang up, I'll keep you company."He drove quickly on the way to her place. The early summer night breeze brushed against his face. It carried the scent of love.Half an hour later, a black Land Rover slowly drove through the gate, passing by a black Bentley. Darrell didn’t notice Charles, but the latter saw him.The night was quiet. Charles was smoking in the driver's seat. He watched the lights in the small villa turn on and saw Darrell go inside to be with her.Charles watched quietly.He might be sitting in his car, but his crisp white shirt billowed in the wind. It
Darrell lifted his eyes and saw Renata at once. She stood on the terrace in a light purple dress, her lustrous black hair swept back. The evening breeze brushed past, making her appear like a swaying rose in the wind, looking exquisite and above anyone's reach!Darrell stared at her for a while before bending down to retrieve a bouquet of white roses from the car. However, he felt that these roses were nowhere near as beautiful as Renata herself. They had been dating for several months now, and he was increasingly captivated by her.Couples in a relationship often showed intimacy. Darrell is a passionate lover, and Renata has responded positively to him. Over time, they moved past their ten-year age difference and became harmonious instead. They both cherish this relationship a lot.What Renata wanted most was to make their relationship public tonight.…The birthday party was held at the Cloudspeak Hotel.Noah was at the peak of his career. Naturally, everyone in Brookesvi
Gwynn leaned on Noah's shoulder and gazed out of the window.Clusters of fireworks rose in the night. They were brilliant but fleeting. She couldn't help feeling melancholic, but she had Noah by her side. He said, "The flowers will bloom again next year, Gwynn. I'll accompany you through all kinds of festivals every year. I'll be there with you through our children's every single birthday."Noah added, "We will be happy for a long time, Gwynn."They nestled by the window together and watched those fireworks. They might be brief, but they were beautiful. After a while, they heard Kim's voice from the door, "The party outside is ready, Mr. Noah. We're waiting for you and Ms. Gwynn to bring Ocelotte out to meet the guests."Noah lowered his head. There was still a little tear in Gwynn's eyes. He said softly, "You freshen up a bit. I'll go bring Ocelotte over."Gwynn responded softly, "Okay."Noah walked to the door. He picked up Ocelotte and waited for Gwynn to compose herself.
In fact, it had been over a month since he and Alisha had seen each other, let alone have sex. Be that as it may, he couldn't muster any craving for his alluring fiancée. His mind was preoccupied with the image of Renata leaning on Darrell's shoulder. He even wondered if they were making love at this very moment!Just the thought of it made him even more melancholic.Alisha emerged from the bathroom. She was wrapped in a bathrobe. After some deep thinking, she decided it was best not to have a conflict with Charles. She had an intuition that he still had feelings for Renata.This is something she had to endure if she wanted to become Charles's wife. She knew that he valued physical intimacy. So, she made sure she smelled enticing before walking over to lean against his chest. Then, she wrapped her arms around his neck and tilted her head up to kiss him.Charles was aroused by her actions. He put out his cigarette and roughly tore away her bathrobe.They started to grope each o
Charles couldn't eat or sleep after sending the letter. All he did was anxiously wait for a reply.Jake was gone for two days.He managed to meet Renata in an elegantly decorated guest room. It was late summer, and she had just woken from her afternoon nap. Her clothing was a bit casual. She seemed quite relaxed too. It was clear that she was doing well.Jake understood perfectly that this trip was in vain. However, he still put on a brave face and tried to negotiate with Renata.Renata opened the gift box. There was fresh maple leaf and a set of ruby jewelry inside. The quality alone told her that it was worth a fortune. It was easily more than tens of millions of dollars. She looked down and smiled faintly, "Why is Charles sending me these? Doesn't he need to save money to get married?"Jake spoke candidly, "From what I see, Mr. Charles's engagement with Ms. Alisha is likely off.""That has nothing to do with me," Renata replied. "I won't accept these gifts, and I won't rec
Charles leaned backward.Alisha deduced his intentions. He wanted to sever ties with her and reconcile with Renata. She sneered, "You missed her, but she's having sex with Darrell. You have to see if she's willing to reconcile with you, even if that's what you want."Would she abandon the younger guy to be with you? You're a middle-aged man."What's in it for her? You're still sleeping around with so many ladies, and you're not that wealthy, either."…Alisha said her piece and felt good. However, Charles's face darkened as he stared at her with unblinking eyes. There was no trace of affection between them now.After a while, Charles looked up at the ceiling light and spoke slowly, "At this point, I won't hide anything from you anymore. It's over between us, Alisha. "We're not suitable for each other even if Renata is out of the picture. Naturally, I'll provide you with appropriate compensation."House or cash. Take your pick."A pillow was thrown at him.Alisha lost her
Charles began to hit the gym frequently.Moreover, he avoided having any improper relationships with women. He lived a life akin to that of a priest.After two months of adjustment, he appeared several years younger and was full of life.In October, he went to Brookesville for a work report.He had three off days after finishing his work. He intended to visit Renata, but she neither answered his calls nor allowed him into her villa.He was faced with a hopeless situation. So, he had to find out about her itinerary. She had an important dinner engagement on Friday night. It was related to a major project for the Sanders Group and could potentially bring in billions in profits for the company. It'd advance her career as well.It was a big deal for Renata.Although she brought two secretaries with her, the client insisted on drinking with her. She drank until she was half drunk, but they were still not satisfied. Instead, they wanted to go somewhere else to drink.She would vomi
As night fell, everything grew quiet.Though it was a club, the temptations of wine, wealth, and pleasures seemed far removed from them. Time appeared to stand still. The only thing that was left in the world was Renata's retreating figure.She turned her head slightly. Outside the window, the moon was setting in the west, reminiscent of their fading love.Renata felt a pang of sorrow in her heart, her lips moved as if she wanted to say something. However, no words came out eventually. She moved stiffly and walked forward slowly as she left his side."Renata."Charles called out to her.He quickly stepped forward and grabbed her slender wrist. He didn't want to let go and let her leave. The last thing he wanted was to see her go back to another man's embrace!At this moment, his heart was filled with pain. The only thing that could fix it was if she turned back.Unfortunately, she didn't do it.Renata lowered her head and looked at her wrist. She struggled to free herself, b
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