Ignacio had slept with her again and again tonight.Holly was already at her weakest. She had no strength left to deal with a man who had abstained for two years. She could barely endure it, let alone utter a word."Be good. Call me 'darling' and I'll let you go."Ignacio stared intensely at her delicate face. Her long black hair trembled against her fair skin, creating a captivating visual.Holly appeared innocent yet alluring. How was he supposed to stop?Eventually, she cried in his arms. Her long lashes were wet with tears while they rested against his shoulder blades. Holly whispered in a blurry voice, "Darling."After that, she felt ashamed and buried herself in the crook of his neck, not willing to come out.Ignacio held her close. He didn't continue. Instead, he just held her in his arms and let their skins touch. It was as if their hearts beat as one and that they were alone in this vast world.Ignacio called out her name with a touch of tender affection. He wasn
Meeting the parents?Holly was a bit surprised. She was about to say something when she heard a female voice which was both familiar and unfamiliar."What a coincidence, Ignacio!"Ignacio and Holly looked up. It was Caitlin. She was standing there with a coy smile.Caitlin wore a black silk slip dress, and her long black curls cascaded over her slender waist, exuding charm and sensuality. However, dressing like this early in the morning gave her a slightly worldly air.Ignacio didn't linger his gaze on her. Instead, he merely gave her a slight smile and remained distant.Caitlin wasn't deterred by that. She asked politely, "May I join you guys, Ignacio?"Holly nibbled on her sandwich, looking like she was waiting for the drama to unfold. Ignacio handed her a ham sandwich to eat before turning to Caitlin with a gallant demeanor. "Of course, you can join us. We'll be leaving shortly after all."Caitlin sat down and placed her purse on the table. She expected Ignacio to serve
Caitlin couldn't accept it.Ignacio took Holly's hand and said, "Excuse us, but we need to go.""Ignacio..."Caitlin quickly chased after them. She pushed her dignity aside and grabbed his arm. "Please listen to me, Ignacio. I only did what I did because I had no other choice. We had nothing back then, and that opportunity was right in front of me. "All I had to do was sleep with him..."Caitlin's voice trembled as she looked at Ignacio and pleaded for a chance.Ignacio gently removed her delicate fingers and said softly, "That was your choice, Caitlin. I don't blame you. "However, we had to break up back then, and it's not possible between us now."Caitlin started to sob."Did you ever love me, Ignacio?"She truly had no dignity left. Holly was Ignacio's wife, and she was standing right there. And yet, Caitlin asked him such a blunt question. There were quite a few people around who turned their heads to look.Underneath the crystal chandelier, Ignacio's features appe
Holly didn't want to hear it anymore. Ignacio reached out and stroked her hair gently. He spoke tenderly, "From the day we got our marriage certificate, I never planned on letting go. "What happened that night wasn't a coincidence. It was something I had planned for a long time."Holly's chest rose and fell with emotion. After a moment, she murmured and tried to regain her dignity, "I didn't realize you were such a pervert."Ignacio hadn't told her everything, but she could imagine how debauched the scene must have been. Holly's face was still warm when they got out of the car. Ignacio wrapped his arm around her as they entered the house. They carried the gifts that Anna had prepared. It was a gesture of goodwill for Holly's visit. Anna had chosen well. She selected items that Ignacio's parents loved.Jodie came to greet them as soon as they stepped inside. She ignored her son and took Holly's hand warmly. "Come in and sit down! Which fruit do you like? I'll cut some for
Holly stood there while Ignacio sat on the sofa. The two-thousand-square-foot living room had a huge window at the back. The sunlight streamed through and cast a soft glow over the room. It was indescribably warm and cozy.Holly and Ignacio weren't just husband and wife. They were family. As far as Holly was concerned, marrying him also meant gaining new parents. She finally had a family of her own. Ignacio extended his hands toward her. Holly felt a bit shy, but she placed her hand in his palm. He wrapped his hand around hers and gently pulled her to sit beside him. Then, Ignacio smoothed her hair, as if he were petting a beloved pet. His parents exchanged another look. Their faces were filled with contentment.Lyla came out with the dishes and happened to see this tender moment. She couldn't help but smile. "Mr. Ignacio really dotes on his wife."Anna smiled as well. "Mr. Ignacio cares deeply for Ms. Holly."Remy also smiled. "It's good for a man to cherish his wife. It k
Honesty was often dull. Noah and Gwynn felt that this blind date was going nowhere. They knew how picky Lorian was, and sighed silently.To their surprise, Tegan followed up with a question of her own, "Why did you choose to go on a blind date, then? Is it because you've reached the suitable age too?"Tegan's parents were mortified. The Mckinney family was wealthy, but they were a far cry from the Sanders family. The business from Sanders Group made up a third of their dealings. It would be one thing to fail to marry Tegan into their family, but they couldn't afford to offend the Sanders family.Theo scolded Tegan, "What nonsense are you talking about? Apologize to Lorian right now."Before she could respond, Lorian spoke calmly, "Tegan wasn't wrong. I'm here because I've reached a suitable age for marriage. "However, she's only twenty-four years old. She's still young, so there's no need to rush."The parents of both sides heard what he said and felt that the matchmaking was
On the side, Kris dared not speak. Did Lorian just say Tegan was his wife? From what she knew, Lorian's blind date hadn't gone well. Was he trying to provoke Holly now?After a while, Holly regained her voice. She looked towards Jodie and introduced, "This is my brother now, and this is his girlfriend."She hadn't met Tegan before and didn't know how to address her. Tegan, however, knew of Holly. Her sister, Paityn, was in the business circles as well, and she had mentioned Lorian and Holly's situation. Seeing Holly for the first time, Tegan was somewhat curious. It wasn't until Lorian rested on her shoulder that Tegan snapped out of her trance. She looked up to see a handsome and dignified man.In truth, she was satisfied with this blind date, but she also knew the disparity between herself and Lorian. It ranged from family background to education, and social status. She knew she shouldn't be sitting here with him for a blind date. Her sister, Paityn, was the one who would
Lorian finished speaking, and Tegan was stunned.Go into a relationship before getting married to become husband and wife, he said.Tegan looked up at him, and the world seemed to stand still. All she could think was what Lorian said earlier. Before she could fully process it, she found herself blurting out, "Okay."After saying the word, Tegan felt a sense of surrealism wash over her, yet there was no apparent regret. She knew she couldn't refuse Lorian for the future of the McKinney family. As her father would say, if Lorian was willing to marry her, it would be as if they had won the biggest lottery in life.Lorian took her hand. He guided her into the car and instructed the driver to start driving.As the driver stepped on the gas pedal, Kris, who was sitting in the front seat and had worked for Lorian for many years, was stunned. She knew his preferences well. Tegan was indeed suitable in terms of conditions, but she definitely didn't meet Lorian's aesthetic standards.
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