Lorian squinted slightly as he observed Tegan conversing with the tall, well-dressed man beneath the Maple tree. She was relaxed, which was a stark contrast to the tension she often displayed with him. The man’s refined aura and his lingering gaze on Tegan spoke volumes. There was an unmistakable trace of admiration and affection in his eyes.In the depths of winter, a man willing to stand outside with a woman could only be after either her affection or something more, Lorian mused. He had little patience for such displays, so he approached them directly."Tegan."Lorian was just a step away from Tegan when he called out to her. She looked up in surprise. Clearly, she was not expecting him to be there to pick her up. After a moment’s hesitation, Lorian extended his hand toward the man."I'm Lorian. I'm Tegan's husband," Lorian introduced himself. His tone was polite and firm.Dustin was indeed surprised. He was familiar with Lorian, who was the president of the Sanders Group. Ho
"What do you mean by that?"Lorian stroked the steering wheel with an almost leisurely demeanor. His handsome face revealed no emotions. He continued to stare at his wife and asked, "Do you mean divorce? Are you going to be with that Dustin after that?"Lorian's words were harsh. Tegan opened the car door. She intended to get out, but her slender wrist was grabbed firmly. She looked at him and saw the redness in his eyes from the frustration. It contrasted sharply with his calm demeanor."Are you angry?" Lorian asked. His tone was unusually sharp. They had always maintained a respectful distance in their marriage. Now, however, a female celebrity, vice-principal, and a box of pills had ripped apart the facade of peace between them. They were arguing, feeling jealousy and anger like any ordinary couple. However, it was more about being possessive of each other because of their marital roles.Tegan was Lorian's wife, and he wouldn’t tolerate any other man vying for her.Her eyes w
Lorian took the bag. He nodded expressionlessly and led Tegan into the elevator. Behind them, the employees of the Sanders Group's hotel whispered among themselves."I thought it was that female celebrity.""Who didn't?""Thinking about it, it's unlikely! Mr. Lorian is still newly married. Men are just like that. There's still some novelty now, but who knows what will happen later."…Of course, these inappropriate words did not reach the ears of Lorian and Tegan.In the elevator dedicated to the presidential suite, the bag labeled "XXL" slipped to the floor. Tegan's back was against the elevator wall. In front of her stood her newlywed husband. His tall figure loomed over her, casting a shadow. All she had to do was look up slightly to touch his chin.Lorian looked down at Tegan from above. His dark eyes were as deep as ink, with a hint of unmistakable lust. She couldn’t bear his gaze and wanted to turn her face away, but he didn’t allow it. Her chin was gently held, and then
For a man like Lorian, knowing that his wife loved him was something worth celebrating. It had meant he didn’t need to invest too much effort into the marriage because Tegan’s heart had been set on him. This would alleviate any concerns about infidelity or questions regarding the legitimacy of their children. Lorian would occasionally spend a bit of time pampering Tegan.Lorian planned to continue to focus all his energy on his work as soon as Tegan gave birth to two legitimate heirs. By that time, she would be nearing thirty years old. She'd be mature and realistic without the impractical fantasies of a young lady. Their marriage would be solidified.Lorian had found this to be a perfect arrangement. He pressed down on Tegan’s body and slipped his manhood into her again.Both of them found a way that worked for their relationship, and it improved significantly in the following days. Their lovemaking had been particularly good. He'd wear condoms every time they did it. It was as
Lorian gracefully descended the stairs. He had taken off his coat because he was at home. He pulled an envelope from his pocket and handed it to Holly, saying, "Initially, I kept this allowance for you. Now, it's for the child.""Thank you, Lorian," Holly said with a generous smile as she held the envelope.Lorian's gaze was deep, but he did not forget that she was already married. At the same time, he himself was a married man. He quickly restrained his expression and walked over to the sofa. Then, he casually flipped through a magazine as if everything was normal.Ocelotte and Gwen came downstairs together.Gwen was the youngest person in the family and the most adept at being charming. She covered Lorian's eyes from behind and demanded, "Where are the allowances for Ocelotte and me?"Lorian pulled out two more envelopes from his pocket and placed them on the coffee table. His tone sounded impatient, but there was a touch of affection: "You two won't be left out."Gwen took t
Lorian looked at Tegan and placed a piece of fish on her plate. His tone was gentle when he spoke, "Here. Have more."Tegan gave a faint smile.Noah chuckled and scolded, "You little rascal, that's better!"The dinner was lively and cheerful. At around nine o'clock, the sky began to gently sprinkle with snow, which descended softly in the night and unintentionally evoked some memories.Six years. Lorian and Holly had been together for six years.Holly followed Ignacio to the car. Noah was still worried. He said, "Why don't you stay at home tonight? You can go back tomorrow morning and have breakfast at home. There are plenty of rooms here. Besides, Holly's room is always kept ready."Ignacio sat in the driver's seat. He held the steering wheel and smiled warmly at the window, "I'll drive slowly. Don't worry, Dad."Noah didn't insist any further. He stepped back and allowed Ignacio to drive away. Under the night sky, the light snow fell on the black Bentley. Then, its bright
Tegan tightened her grip on the item in her hand.Not long after, Lorian walked in.Tegan hid the lucky charm and smiled warmly at him. Her voice was gentle as she asked, "Nothing much! Are you done seeing everyone off?"Lorian responded softly, "Yeah." Tonight was New Year's Eve. It was a night of staying up late with a special significance. The snow falling outside added a touch of tenderness to the evening. Lorian gently held Tegan's slim shoulders and said softly, "I had Kris prepare a New Year's gift earlier, but I forgot about it... I’ll go downstairs to get it.""Don’t!" Tegan grabbed his sleeve. "It’s too cold. You can give it to me tomorrow."However, he insisted on going downstairs.Lorian put on a coat and went down. As he passed the foyer, he took out a cigarette, lit it, and walked to the car. He opened the car door, bent down, and retrieved a deep blue jewelry box from the back seat, where it had gathered some of the snow.Lorian looked down quietly.He sudden
Tegan hugged her tightly. The wind was strong, but their faces were close to each other, and they felt warm.Lorian nodded reservedly at Paityn. Then, he opened the trunk and took out the gifts. His serious demeanor made Paityn frown. She asked her sister, "Is he always this cold and distant at home too? He's acting all aloof."Tegan couldn't help but laugh, "He's a bit better at home."Paityn laughed along. She was already accustomed to Lorian's stern demeanor in business settings and was just teasing her sister.Paityn whispered to Tegan while Lorian wasn't watching, "Theo brought his mistress back to Brookesville. They're spending the New Year there. So, don't mention him and upset Mom."Tegan nodded, feeling a heavy weight in her heart.Meanwhile, Lorian had already carried the gifts into the hall. Jennifer personally welcomed him. She had a very good impression of Lorian and treated him with great hospitality. Her words were filled with the gentle kindness of an elder.Lori
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