Charles handed her a tissue and said miserably, "I'm sorry, Renata. I didn't know that you could still find true love at our age."He didn't say anything else. After she exited the car, he watched her retreating figure and got lost in thought.Charles was thinking that he had never acted crazily in his entire life. He had never truly risked everything for someone. Renata might've fallen in love with someone else, but he still loved her.He wanted her to be happy.…Charles flew back to Hucksburgh. He spent half a month handling that incident. He dealt with it perfectly and beautifully.Charles was highly regarded in Brookesville, and his future was bright. However, he resigned at a time like this. He even held a press conference. Hundreds of reporters from mainstream media organizations gathered in the city hall.Charles was dressed impeccably when he stood at the podium. There were at least eight microphones in front of him, so his voice could be heard clearly in every corn
Two years later.Gwynn gave birth to her third child in Brookesville. Her daughter was named Gwen. Noah had been waiting for a daughter for the longest time.Gwynn was thirty-four years old now.The weather was cold when the spring snow melted. However, the villa was warm everywhere, like spring. Ocelotte was four years old now. He was highly curious at this age and had explored every nook and cranny of the villa. Noah joked that even the dog couldn't stand him. After he made fun of Ocelotte, Noah went to hold Gwen.At night, the master bedroom on the second floor was quiet. Gwen had been fed and was laying there and basking in the warmth. She looked peaceful and beautiful. Noah entered the room gently. He stepped lightly and didn't dare to breathe loudly. He was afraid of disturbing Gwen's slumber.His face was filled with tenderness as a father.Noah touched Gwen's arms and legs, unable to stop loving every part of her.Gwynn was sitting next to him and had just finished
Noah was so surprised that he reached climax.He clenched his teeth tightly and growled softly, "Do you still want future brothers and sisters, Ocelotte?"Ocelotte blinked and darted away quickly.Noah rolled over to the side and pulled Gwynn into his arms. He kissed her gently and murmured, "I'm going to beat that punk eventually! "He's so unruly. Who does he take after, I wonder? Lorian and Holly are easier to handle. I wouldn't mind having a few more kids like them."Gwynn nestled against him and breathed lightly. She pressed her face against Noah's neck and said in a husky voice, "You might complain, but you love Ocelotte deeply in your heart."Noah smiled tenderly and lowered his head to look at Gwynn. "You were pregnant with him for ten months before giving birth to him. "How could I not cherish him? I love and cherish every one of our children all the same."Although he said this, Gwynn knew in her heart that it was different for Gwen. Sometimes, she'd wake up in the
Back in Brookesville, Noah sat in his villa. He hung up his phone and was visibly annoyed.Gwynn was in the dressing room, adjusting her pearl earrings. Her voice was gentle."You were so happy to call Lorian just now. Why the long face now? Did he upset you again?"Noah's anger subsided considerably when he heard Gwynn's voice. He walked into the dressing room and wrapped his arms around her waist. Then, he leaned his face against her shoulder and sought comfort from her."Who else could it be? That brat just mentioned he's interested in his childhood friend. He was out to annoy me!"Gwynn smiled lightly. She lowered her head and held Noah's hands. She said, "You said he was young and that it was his time to brave the real world a few years ago. So, you sent him to Silvercrest to gain experience. "Now that Lorian's career is doing well, you complain that he's not getting married and having a baby. You're being quite hypocritical as his father, Noah. "You were sleeping aro
Gwynn had also decorated the place. She also hired the best band and a popular pastry chef. The champagne was of the highest quality and price, making the entire evening very elegant.Noah showed Renata around and introduced her to the senior executives of the Sanders Group.She became even more charming after this many years.Renata gracefully socialized with everyone while holding a wine glass. Then, she asked him, "Where's Lorian? Why haven't I seen him around?"Lorian looked around but didn't spot him. He sighed lightly, "He doesn't like socializing. Just the other day, I was telling his mother that he's twenty-six years old and still hasn't found a girlfriend."Gwynn even made the point to invite Poppy Vaughan over tonight. Given the young lady's looks and capabilities, I think he might take a liking to her."Renata smiled faintly, "The Vaughan family's daughter is quite impressive."Then, Gwynn walked over. She exchanged glances with Renata. They cherished each other.Me
In fact, Lorian and Holly couldn't let their relationship go public. Their family wouldn't agree to it, either.He was the eldest son of the family. He needed to have a suitable heir for the Sanders Group in the future. Lorian's wife would need to be beautiful, virtuous, and talented. Holly was certainly beautiful, but she possessed none of the rest of the qualities.She had hardly attended school. Later, he brought her along to Eldoria when he studied abroad. He let her do anything she wanted. Holly loved painting, so he took time to accompany her on sketching trips and visits to art exhibitions worldwide. He even took advantage of her naivety and had sex with her when she was very young.Holly was only nineteen years old the night he made her his. She was barely an adult and cried terribly that night.She clung tightly to his neck, calling out to him the whole time. Holly didn't know what sex was. Instead, she thought she had done something wrong and that her brother was puni
“I'm no longer young, Lorian.”…Lorian felt uneasy hearing this."Click." The gold lighter in his hand sparked a flame.He looked down at the orange flame and said nonchalantly, "I actually think you're still in great shape, Dad. "I think you and Mom could make more babies if that's what you guys want."Noah was furious. "Lorian!"Lorian smiled faintly. "I didn't say I wouldn't see Poppy."With that, he got up and started walking outside. Noah followed, but he couldn't help but turn back after walking a few steps.He muttered to himself, "I don't think Lorian bring a secretary home."That must mean Lorian seduced a lady at the party.Ah, that was what it meant to be young!…The party on the first floor was lively. Glasses clinked and laughter filled the air.Lorian met Poppy down there. In fact, he already knew her from before. They went to the same college in Eldoria. They were prominent figures in the Zutriysteinian community. However, Lorian spent all of his fre
Lorian glanced at Poppy and casually replied to Holly, "She's just a business partner."Holly's eyes lowered slightly. She looked very youthful and a lot like someone in her early twenties. She wasn't corrupted by the real world, but the truth was that she was twenty-five years old. So, she was also gradually learning how the real world worked.Poppy also looked over. She raised her glass, looking radiant and elegant. She was truly dazzling.It was no mere coincidence for a woman like her to show up around Lorian's side out of nowhere. Holly might be slow to catch on, but she could guess that this was Lorian's blind date for tonight. However, Holly didn't put Lorian on the spot. Instead, she smiled lightly. "Is that so?"Lorian was about to speak, but the party was about to begin. A waiter came over to invite him to lead the dance on the dance floor.Lorian frowned. He hadn't finished talking with Holly, but it was Renata's big day tonight. He looked down at Holly and said
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