Ignacio was six years older than her. They had been married for two years.While there had been no romantic aspect between them, their relationship had been nurturing and supportive.Ignacio might be Holly's husband, but he felt more like family to her. She had developed a certain fondness for him.That was why she couldn't help but smile lightly when he mentioned he was looking forward to meeting her."When are you coming back? How about I pick you up at the airport?"Ignacio remained quiet for a few seconds before raising his head to ask his assistant, Anna, "When's my private plane scheduled?""It's scheduled for Sunday evening, Mr. Ignacio."…Ignacio mouthed the words, "Change it to Friday." Anna was a bit surprised, but she immediately gestured she got it. She hinted at him that she could handle everything and reassured him to win Holly's heart.Ignacio smiled faintly. His grin was very charming. Anna was a married woman, but even she couldn't help but glance at him a
It turned out it wasn't Brady, the small-time agent.It was Ignacio, the renowned venture capital tycoon. With a net worth exceeding a hundred and twenty billion dollars, he ranked thirty-second on the global billionaire list. Most importantly, he built his empire from scratch and became a legend in the financial world by the age of twenty. Holly had found such an impressive man.That was why she hadn't returned for four years. He might've waited for her, but she had already married Ignacio.Lorian felt a pang in his chest, but he extended his hand and smiled faintly, "I'm Lorian. I'm the director of the Sanders Group. "Allow me to welcome you on behalf of the company, Ignacio. I hope our negotiations will go smoothly.""Certainly," Ignacio responded with ease.He smiled apologetically, "I hope you won't mind if we postpone our meeting until tomorrow. I haven't seen my wife in a long time."I'd like to have dinner with her tonight. You know what they say, 'absence makes the h
Ignacio put down his cup. His gaze was deep as he looked at Holly, and his voice was low and gentle."You're so hungry. Did you forget to have lunch again?" Holly set down her utensils and wiped her lips with a napkin, "This Francorian restaurant is quite authentic, so I ate a bit more.""You don't say! Actually, I'm pretty good at making Francorian cuisine. You should try it next time." Ignacio's lips curved into a charming smile. He sounded cheerful when he spoke, "Didn't you buy a small apartment? "I'll come over and cook for you next time. After all, we haven't had time alone together yet. Your apartment must be quite cozy this season." These words were not a hint. Instead, it was a clear declaration. Ignacio wanted to be a real husband to Holly.Holly sat quietly at the dining table. The light from above illuminated the fine hair on her face, giving her an almost youthful appearance. It reminded Ignacio so much of the adorable duckling she once looked like. She loo
Ignacio was serious. Holly was dazed for a long time before she finally raised her eyes. "Ignacio." "Call me darling." "Ignacio."…Ignacio chuckled lightly. He pulled Holly up, "Come to the room and see the gift I brought you. You'll definitely like it." She followed him and asked softly, "What is it?" Once they entered the room, Ignacio closed the door to the master bedroom. Meanwhile, Anna left discreetly. He took a refined black box from his briefcase and handed it to Holly. She opened it curiously.The long box was divided into five compartments, each holding an adorable yellow duckling made of amber. Holly liked them very much. She touched the ducklings gently and asked Ignacio, "Why did you think of giving me this? You don't seem like someone with such a childish taste!" Ignacio's expression softened when he saw how much Holly loved the gift. He displayed a tenderness that even he wasn't aware of. After a moment, he spoke softly, "That's because th
" Ignacio."Holly buried her petite face deeply in the pillow. Her voice was hoarse and carried an indescribable feminine charm."It's too fast. This is going on too fast!"Ignacio didn't stop. Instead, he lowered his head. Holly couldn't help but clutch the bedsheet tightly. She rolled her head restlessly on the pillow, and her voice trembled with sensual moans. She looked like she was both welcoming the sensation and wanting to shove him away.Ignacio clasped her fingers and kissed her again. He pressed his tender red lips against hers and confessed, "I love you, Holly! I've loved you for many years. "I fell for you the first time I saw you at Rutherford College. The way I see it, things aren't moving too fast at all. "You have no idea how many times I've wanted to have sex with you when you appear that unguarded in front of me. I don't care whether you still think about someone else."Things between us aren't going on too fast at all. I've loved you for eight years."…
Holly woke up at two in the morning. The hotel suite was dimly lit, with only the blue glow of a computer screen on the couch. Ignacio had had sex with her for the better part of the night, but he was sitting there now. His eyes were fixed on the screen, likely watching some indices.The blue light cast shadows on his face and made his jawline appear sharper and his expression more stern.Ignacio looked different from how he was in bed. He was considerate and gentle, yet still wild in bed. He was even a bit rough in moments of passion but in a charming way. Occasionally, he whispered some sweet words, too. Holly could sense his restraint and reservation. It was understandable since it was their first time together.Holly watched him for a long time. They had had sex, which made everything feel natural. She might be a bit shy, but she continued to gaze at him intently."Did I wake you?" Ignacio asked when he noticed her stare. Ignacio raised his eyes and closed the laptop. Then,
After a night of indulgence, Holly woke up well past sunrise. She found a fresh bouquet of pink roses on the pillow beside her, along with a delicate card. To her surprise, there was a fine diamond bracelet resting on top of it. She recognized it as an exclusive piece by a renowned jeweler. It was the Milky Way bracelet, the only one of its kind in the world.Holly was filled with joy. She picked up the bracelet and wore it on her wrist. She held the roses to her nose and inhaled their fragrance. Finally, she picked up the card. It bore Ignacio's handwriting."Anna bought you some clothes, they’re on the bed. I'll come back tonight to be with you."…Holly read the two short lines over and over again. She felt sweetness in her heart, but she snorted lightly, “Who wants him to accompany me anyway?”She freshened up and got changed. A lavish breakfast had been prepared in the dining room, ready for her.After eating, Holly planned to return to her small apartment to work on h
"No one will wait for you forever in Silvercrest, Lorian."These words were etched into Lorian's mind. For the rest of his life, he would still recall these memories in the dead of night. He might've had a happy family, but he would still reminisce about the youthful days of vigor and the pure, innocent love of that time.…Back in the Sanders Group Conference Room, Lorian had spaced out for the second time. Kris quietly reminded him, "Do you have any comments on Mr. Ignacio's proposal?"Lorian snapped back to reality. He looked across the table at Ignacio, who was gazing at him. Despite the latter's impeccable appearance, Lorian could imagine just how passionate Ignacio had been when he was sleeping with Holly last night.Absence makes the heart grow fonder, indeed!Lorian's lips curled into a cold grin. Now, he was certain that Holly's return to Brookesville was orchestrated by Ignacio. Ignacio must've wanted Holly to settle things between her and Lorian so she could be wit
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