The dining hall suddenly turned cold.Holly looked at Lorian. Tears were already in her eyes, but the whole family was there. She needed to stop herself from losing control and shedding tears. It would be too embarrassing.After a moment, she lowered her gaze and said softly, "I can also develop my career in Brookesville. My home is here, and I won't stay in Silvercrest forever. "I'm going to come back home."…Lorian also looked at her, but he didn't say anything. After a while, he grabbed his coat and headed towards the door.His voice echoed from the hallway, "I'm going to the company. I'll drop Holly off at the art exhibition."Holly nibbled on a sandwich silently at the dining table.Gwynn patted her hand and spoke gently, "Ignore what Lorian says. You can come back home anytime you want. "Brookesville is developing well now. It's not inferior to Silvercrest. Besides, you'll feel better having your family to look out for you."Holly murmured in agreement. She finishe
Lorian drove away. He didn't realize that a rift appearing between him and Holly right then.Later on, he had great success in business, even surpassing Noah. However, the lady who had been willing to compromise and wait for him for six years was no longer waiting for him.Slowly but surely, he lost her!…Lorian drove to the company.The conference room was already filled with people. It was evident to everyone that he was in a bad mood. His handsome face was darkened, and he conducted the meeting with strictness towards the representatives of the Vaughan family.It was none other than Poppy.She thought to herself that Holly was the only person that could upset Lorian. He might be strict with other ladies, but, surprisingly, he was very affectionate toward Holly. Poppy might be displeased, but she didn't let it bother her. After all, how much patience could a man like Lorian have for Holly?The meeting ended, and they needed to discuss some details. Poppy was very beautif
Lorian walked out and opened the car door. He got in and tossed the bouquet onto the passenger seat. Then, he opened a phone app and quickly located Holly's position.She was at Cielo Restaurant. It was a high-end Inverleigh restaurant.He sneered and stepped on the gas pedal. The black Cullinan sped out of Sanders Villa before heading towards the city.Noah stormed outside, only to see the car's rear end.With one hand on his hip, he took out a cigarette with another and lit it. "He acted like he didn't care last night. Now, however, he's all in a rush. He has such a foul temper that I don't know who he gets it from."Noah took a couple of puffs before stubbing the cigarette out. Without his wife around, even the cigarette didn't seem appealing anymore.…Half an hour later, the black Cullinan stopped in front of the restaurant. The hood of the car faced the restaurant.Lorian saw Gwynn and Holly through the windshield. They were sitting with Mary and a young man under thi
It was midnight. Holly didn't know when she had fallen asleep. She felt hot when she woke up. Lorian shouldn't have been there, but he was there, and he was holding her in bed. He was staring at her in the darkness when she opened her eyes.His voice was calm, but there was a hint of an impending rage, "Why did you go on a blind date?"Holly looked at him for a long while. She was tired. She closed her eyes lightly and asked in return, "You did it. So, why can't I?"Then, Lorian got out of bed. He was exhausted today. However, he still went to the restaurant to see her. On top of that, he still waited until midnight to resolve the issue regarding her blind date. Be that as it may, Holly insisted that she could do the same thing he did.Lorian walked over to the window. A weak breeze blew in through the window gap, but it did nothing to dispel the anger in him.He rubbed his forehead gently. After a while, he murmured, "We promised to be together forever, Holly."She leaned ag
"Isn't it true?"Holly tried to open her eyes wide. There was a trace of anguish and fear in her eyes. She was feeling anguished because their relationship was finally ending. On the other hand, she was in fear because she couldn't imagine how she would survive without him. However, Holly thought she could manage it on her own. She might not have attended school, but she could make paintings and make a living. Holly even knew two foreign languages, which were Eldorian and Francorian. With Lorian gone, she believed she could explore the world on her own.Holly tilted her head back and looked at the man she had loved for six years. She repeated herself once more, "Let's break up, Lorian."Lorian towered over her and stared at her intensely. At the next moment, someone knocked on the door gently.Then, he heard Gwynn's voice from outside, "Open the door, Lorian. It's me."Lorian and Holly exchanged a startled glance in the dim light. Both of them were horrified because they wer
Lorian was still in a meeting at the company. Holly was alone in the master bedroom on the second floor. She was packing his luggage. They had been living in Silvercrest for the past few years. So, packing up stuff was quite exhausting. Holly needed to use six large suitcases just for Lorian's daily necessities. She neatly folded the last white shirt, unable to resist caressing it lightly. In truth, she wanted to go back with him. However, she still had two paintings left to finish. Holly estimated she could complete them all before the end of the year. Then, she could go back and surprise Lorian.Holly closed the suitcase with a soft sigh. Just as she was about to get up, a strong arm wrapped around her. Lorian's warm breath tingled at the sensitive spot behind her ear. He murmured their revised plans, "The flight's been changed. I have to rush back tonight for a research meeting. "The flight is at nine o'clock. We have just enough time to have sex once."Lorian presse
The actress glanced towards the bathroom.She had heard the rumors that Lorian was secretly involved with Holly, who was adopted by the Sanders family. So, did he reject her just now because of Holly?She was driven by competitiveness. Not only did she answer the phone call, but she deliberately said in a charming voice, "Are you looking for Lorian? He's in the shower."Back in Silvercrest, Holly sat on a white carpet. Behind her was the Christmas tree she had decorated meticulously with colorful lights twinkling.The light reflected on her pale face. She listened to the alluring voice on the other end and was afraid to imagine what might have transpired between Lorian and the woman just now.Lorian left Silvercrest and said that he would send Holly a Christmas gift. However, he failed to do so.He also promised to call her every day, but he failed to do that too. She understood his stress and never complained. Holly worked on her painting in Silvercrest for days and nights.
Lorian had abstained from sex for so long. So, he was wild and rough. Meanwhile, Holly's voice was hoarse from all her moaning.…As the dawn broke, Lorian left Silvercrest.Holly received a text from him at nine in the morning. He informed her that he was already at the office preparing for a meeting. Lorian was thoughtful and asked her to rest well. He seemed like a gentle lover.Holly leaned against the headboard and gazed out of the bedroom window. She could see lush greenery from this angle.Silvercrest was different from Brookesville. It enjoyed a perpetual spring-like climate year-round, while Brookesville would see snow today. Holly thought Lorian probably wouldn't have time to share such beautiful scenery with her. His interests lay solely in the cold numbers on financial reports.They might've had sex, but that didn't resolve their issues.They were very different. Holly wasn't suitable for Lorian. Moreover, she thought he knew about it too. That was why he had
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